On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 07:54:18 -0400, "Jim Carter"
wrote:

I totaly agree with you Len. Here in Canada we also get a view of the USA
that I am sure that the Americans themselves cannot see. Here is a little
story for your amusement. It may help you understand.

It was fun to read...
In fact I've met several, dozens of canadians in Amsterdam.
All kinds of ages. Without an exeption: polite, friendly,
easy-connecting, interested in another culture/way of life.
No superficiality, no criticising the welfare system, no cowboy-style
whatsoever.

Jim,
What is the general view on abortion, gay marriage and euthanasia?
How would you characterize Canada in terms of religious parties and
their political power?

But this isn't off topic any more, it's even worse.
Do you know some us- or canadian group where discussions like this are
possible without the obvious flaming and namecalling ?

Regards, Len.

Len wrote:

In fact I've met several, dozens of canadians in Amsterdam.
All kinds of ages. Without an exeption: polite, friendly,
easy-connecting, interested in another culture/way of life.
No superficiality, no criticising the welfare system, no cowboy-style

You got a problem with cowboy style, pardner?

--
Skipper

On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 13:14:17 -0500, Skipper wrote:

Len wrote:

In fact I've met several, dozens of canadians in Amsterdam.
All kinds of ages. Without an exeption: polite, friendly,
easy-connecting, interested in another culture/way of life.
No superficiality, no criticising the welfare system, no cowboy-style

You got a problem with cowboy style, pardner?

Are ya talking to me?
Are ya talking to me?
ARE YA TALKING TO ME????
Do ya feel lucky punk?
Well ????
Do Ya????

Thats what I call cowboy style.
And yes it is offensive, rude, dumb, and a lot more but I guess you
get my drift.

Regards, Len.

Len wrote:

You got a problem with cowboy style, pardner?

Are ya talking to me?
Are ya talking to me?
ARE YA TALKING TO ME????
Do ya feel lucky punk?
Well ????
Do Ya????

Thats what I call cowboy style.
And yes it is offensive, rude, dumb, and a lot more but I guess you
get my drift.

Regards, Len.

Got to admit when I've been had. Good one, Len.

--
Skipper

"Len" wrote in message
...
Jim,
What is the general view on abortion, gay marriage and euthanasia?
How would you characterize Canada in terms of religious parties and
their political power?
But this isn't off topic any more, it's even worse.
Do you know some us- or canadian group where discussions like this are
possible without the obvious flaming and namecalling ?
Regards, Len.

The general view, in Canada, on abortion......It is up to the woman to
choose.

Gay Marriage is legal in Canada.

With a "living will" signed by the patient, it is legal for a doctor to
remove all life giving medications and supplements. My wife passed away
three years ago in a Canadian hospital. She was, at her own request and
mine, to be left to die with dignity after she had been told that her cancer
was terminal and there was nothing more that could be done for her.

She was given large amounts of morphine and died with no pain and with a
smile on her face. This type of "death with dignity" is common in Canada
but it is only after the patient has given written instructions to her
family and to the doctor.

Religion plays almost no part in Canadian Politics at all. There is no
place for it here like there is in the USA.

Sorry Len, I know of no "online" forums for Canadian Political discussions.

Jim

So you Canadians really are "blessed", in every aspect so far
No wonder every day three farmers or lorrydrivers quit their
business/job over here and emigrate to the land with the Maple Leaf.
There sure must be a lot of dutchmen over there...

Sorry I asked that question, Jim. I appreciate your open answer a lot.
Whenever my wife or I arrive at that roadbend, we'll no doubt do the
same thing... I am very glad to live in a country where it's possible.

Warm regards, Len.

"Len" wrote in message
...
So you Canadians really are "blessed", in every aspect so far
No wonder every day three farmers or lorrydrivers quit their
business/job over here and emigrate to the land with the Maple Leaf.
There sure must be a lot of dutchmen over there...

Sorry I asked that question, Jim. I appreciate your open answer a lot.
Whenever my wife or I arrive at that roadbend, we'll no doubt do the
same thing... I am very glad to live in a country where it's possible.

Warm regards, Len.

Very near to where my boat is located, in the town of Bayfield Ontario,
there is a large population of people from the Netherlands. Below, I have
copied a little information about a Dutch attraction. A full sized
windmill.

The Folmar Windmill brings a touch of Europe to Huron County. This full size
windmill is styled after an actual mill in the Netherlands called "The
Arend." Folmar Windmill has the capability to be used as a sawmill and a
grist mill. During your tour the guide will explain how the "natural energy"
of the wind can be utilized for those purposes.

View the "technical artistry" of the mill's builder, Frank de Jong, or let
yourself slip into Europe's yesteryear as the sighing of the sails
hypnotizes you and you marvel at this unique structure. Natural environment
areas are abundant in the area, and the Folmar Windmill is situated along
side a small lake.

If you do an Internet search on Google, you will see the photos of this
windmill. Search for "Folmar Windmill Bayfield Ontario"

This area is good for boating as it is on the shores of Lake Huron, the
"Sweet Water Sea".
Jim

On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:14:10 -0400, "Jim Carter"
wrote:

This area is good for boating as it is on the shores of Lake Huron, the
"Sweet Water Sea".

You actually managed to get us back on topic....
I'm thinking when all goes well and after say 4 years the admiral and
me have done a fair amount of offshore cruising (baltic, caribbean,
south pacific, australia) we might make a tour to the Great Lakes.
Guess only a few Europeans do that...

Regards, Len.

"Len" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:14:10 -0400, "Jim Carter"
wrote:

This area is good for boating as it is on the shores of Lake Huron, the
"Sweet Water Sea".

You actually managed to get us back on topic....
I'm thinking when all goes well and after say 4 years the admiral and
me have done a fair amount of offshore cruising (baltic, caribbean,
south pacific, australia) we might make a tour to the Great Lakes.
Guess only a few Europeans do that...

Regards, Len.

Len, there are thousands of Europeans that cruise the Great Lakes every
year.
www.greatlakescruising.com Check this site for some of the most enjoyable
cruising ships in the world. If you bring your own boat over to Canada,
you can enter the St.Lawrence Seaway all the way to the Great Lakes. Many
from Europe do this also. I have seen boats from Australia in the North
Channel of Lake Huron when I was cruising the area.
Jim

Len wrote:
So you Canadians really are "blessed", in every aspect so far
No wonder every day three farmers or lorrydrivers quit their
business/job over here and emigrate to the land with the Maple Leaf.
There sure must be a lot of dutchmen over there...

Sorry I asked that question, Jim. I appreciate your open answer a lot.
Whenever my wife or I arrive at that roadbend, we'll no doubt do the
same thing... I am very glad to live in a country where it's possible.

Warm regards, Len.

Right up till this summer I thought I was part Dutch...from American
Loyalists chased from Harlem area of New York by the motley rabble
around 1776.
Mom was down to her mother's home in Digby county and someone had
researched a book on the origins of settlers outside the town in
Bloomfield.
Seems our ancestor on that side was actually Danish... he came to North
America from Holstein, Denmark by way of Holland prior to 1654. He built
a little church in the bush, Harlem area and that's where the family
name came from.
"Van" (from)
"Busch" (woods)
"kirk" (church)
There's even a coat of arms & a motto.
The Nova Scotia VanBuskirks are all decended from his second son....
and all VanBuskirks in Notth America trace their roots back to this
preacher.