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I'm weighing in a little late on this; I only saw the story on Yahoo Canada news about an hour ago.  Anyway, I sent dear Denis my thoughts in a gentle missive as well.  You know, when really all you want to say to someone is STFU, it really is a struggle to word things politely.  I did however...

Damnit Mover, ya got me all excited.  I really needed that Alice Pack....actually, the bonus gift was what got me all hot and bothered.  I have every intention of buying a Jeep come Spring, and it was a buddy's 92 YJ that caused me to make the decision.  Back about two years ago I was without...

Y'know, I used to carry a Swiss Army knife with me everywhere--from the time I was about 18 until maybe ten years ago. I had a couple of different models carrying them either in a small belt pouch or occasionally in my pocket.  (Which brings up the obvious question--has anyone dared to refer to...

Infidel, I'm not interested in getting into a contest with you: you seem to have some reasons to want to keep the security at the Winter Olympics primarily in civ hands, and that's fine by me.  However...just to clear things up there's a couple of comments here (one by you) that are B.S. The...

I was one of the Olympians back in '76...i.e. a reservist volunteering to serve as security. Based on what I remember of that, there will be A LOT of res people who might  be unable to commit to the 9-12 mos required for Afghanistan, but who would easily manage the 3-4 mos required for the...

I remember being an air cadet on course in CFS Yorkton in '73.  We had a barracks thief hit within the first couple of days--and because we had the barracks wing all to ourselves, we were certain it was one of the people on the course.  The next day, we got the official welcome speech from the...

Mysterious Mind, It was a long time ago, and things were likely different, but -- way back in 1982 I was a Lt in the CIL (now CIC), and decided I'd had enough and wanted to get back into the PRes (CommRes).  All they had to do was put me on the Sup List, and then pull me off as a Cpl, which...

I hope they took a moment to remember James Cross and Pierre Laporte...

My answer to the Edmonton Journal's 'Sounding Board' question, sent moments ago. ***** Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 11:40 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Poppies I took some time to familiarize myself with the White Poppy, which originated in Britain. It comes from a...

Then using the same logic, they MUST HAVE BEEN NAZIS!  OH NOOOO, MR. BILL.

Okay, I'm a day late and a dollar short: someone's been complaining about the Iron Cross as a NAZI symbol?  WTF! The cross used by the Luftwaffe (and shown on the tank turret) is actually called a Cross Patte, and is an ancient heraldic symbol. It's been in use on German aircraft since WWI. ...

Those pics don't show the full story.  They were taken just moments before the children's choir sang O Canada.  By the time MCpl Franklin took the podium, the crowd had filled out somewhat.

Here goes nuthin'

Hey all, My estimate was between 400-500 people: not a bad turnout for -10 degrees C.  I guess it did my little black heart good to see that it was a far cry from the "dozens" (the Journal said about a hundred) that turned out for the peacenik rally last weekend. Saw you there Pea, but didn't...

Hey Pea, I talked to the boss earlier this week and she was quick to give me time off to go.  I'll be down there about 12:00p and I'm hoping that there won't be a piece of concrete visible.  I haven't seen much in the way of advertising or heard a single radio spot, so I'm a bit concerned about...

I got a phone call from an old coworker of mine, who remembered I'd been in the army.  She was phoning to see if I knew of someone that was in Afghanistan right now. I told her I didn't, but she told me the reason for her call anyway. Her son attends a small school in a community about an hour...

Yeah, Sig_Des: I like that idea just fine.  Just keep in mind...I've been out since '93 (res).  The first radio I learned on was a C42, and they were still using RT-524s when I left.  And to make matters worse....I can explain in excruciating detail how to use a Model 15 teletype with...

Been a while since I was there, but the Kingsway Ramada is the old "Edmonton Inn", no?  Right beside the Municipal airport and just across the street from the Chateau Louis.  Last time I was there--about four years ago--there was a nice open lounge in the atrium: lots of space and soft seating...

I think it should be a holiday as well.  I've worked in the private sector for over twenty years, and have often had to deal with firms that don't give Remembrance day off. the first time it happened was in Yellowknife.  A memo was circulated in the office reminding all employees that Nov 11...

Article in yesterday's Edmonton Journal and Montreal Gazette: Shared here in accordance with the "fair dealing" provisions, Section 29, of the Copyright Act - http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=5787c139-42d3-4082-bbce-d7c24353da42&k=74114 ***** RENATA D'ALIESIO, CanWest...