This was originally posted by evergreen on the community forum.

Brewmax, I sent you the link by e-mail before I realized I could post it here. Oh my, I am so slow this morning & shouldn't be as I've been running around all over the place since 7:30am!!!! Now I have to go back to the site & get the address!!

Oh yes, a train full of women through the rockies. Great scenery both inside and out!!!!!

The only time we went through the rockies was by train. It was behind schedule leaving Calgary so it was dark by the time we reached the foothills, then, in the morning it was foggy!! Wouldn't mind a chance to do it again.

This was originally posted by not_a_freud on the community forum.

Have never gone on them myself personally but friends have and they raved about them..no matter which specific route/trip is selected. I have driven through the Rockies and stopped at most (all?) of the spots mentioned and it is truly breathtaking. A can't miss adventure for sure..whether by rail or by road methinks...just my $ .02 ($.01764 USD)

This was originally posted by brewmax on the community forum.

Do you Canadians know much about the Rocky Mountaineer Train vacations through your lovely country? We heard this weekend in Rehoboth that they are quite something, but would love to know your thoughts!

This was originally posted by not_a_freud on the community forum.

I am always up for a good round of golf (and enjoyable 19th hole :D ). I posted on the wish list page. Wouldnt an Olivia amateur for-fun golf tournament be divine, especially if at a spa and lake with other activities for non-golfers?
...Evergreen, I mentioned a couple of resorts in Ontario..any others you can think of? ..I think Trillium used to be Divine Lake Gay and Lesbian resort didnt it? ..and of course Oakwood sooooo close to all the beaches etc ..anyhow..never hurts to dream big :D

This was originally posted by JoCindy on the community forum.

Hello girls,
Cindy & I would be glad to host you here for some golf if you are ever traveling our way.
As you can see from the address line, we are in Saratoga Springs, NY. (just below Lake George, in the foothills of the Adirondacks).
I think that our season may be a titch longer than yours (but not long enough). Our courses are just opening.
You know...we have beer here also!!!
Jo

This was originally posted by not_a_freud on the community forum.

Heh Julie! Just came in from the sunshine! not planting flowers but rather removing 'land-mines' ;)
NOT glamourous but necessary for sure!

I think there were a number of Canucks on the cruise that just departed (reining in the green monster of envy...back you DEVIL!)

And indeed I have played in the She Drives Me Crazy Tournament. Was actually part of the first..and I think every one after that except for 1 or 2. Ya..too bad they haven't been on for a number of years...guess the organizing was a bit much for the same folks to do over and over. But perhaps we can hook up for a round sometime anyhooo...and just pretend...though my game is quite rusty...last year only got out 3 times :eek: ..am planning on changing that BIGTIME this year! ..guess right now a more apt name would be "my drives go crazy!" :D lefty with a nnnaaaassty slice ...after a few holes the groups ahead make sure to avoid the left side of the fairway..can't say I blame them! ;) ...well...off to clean up and head over to my parents' for brunch/dinner/brinner?/dunch? ...A FREE MEAL!

and to receive the seemingly obligatory chocolate bunny (though i have repeatedly mentioned i don't eat them..just take out the one from last year ..put it in the garbage and replace it with the new one) ..oh well...I guess you can take the family outta the girl but not the girl outta the family

ENJOY the day...I guess we will just hold the fort until the other Canucks return and can find us :)

This was originally posted by evergreen on the community forum.

Naf, did you ever play in the "She Drives Me Crazy" golf tournament? Haven't had one for a couple of years. Too bad, it was a lot of fun.
Julie

This was originally posted by evergreen on the community forum.

Hello, hello! Any other Canadians out there? Must all be on the Grand Caribbean NAF!

This was originally posted by evergreen on the community forum.

What more could a Canuck want?? Oh, maybe to be boarding ship for the Grand Caribbean Cruise today!!!
Ah but yes, you are right, lovely day & a long hot Summer to look forward to.
Actually we don't like to be away at this time. Too many great things happening around the garden & too much work to do in the garden!
Not to forget that first great drive onto the fairway at the local golf course. (It's to be enjoyed, as our golf skills usually get worse as the summer progresses)

NAF, you don't have too long to wait for your first (Guaranteed, not last!!!) Olivia.

I believe we have 282 wake-ups to go for our next cruise. That doesn't include wake-ups in middle of the night to clean fur balls thrown up by Chloe the cat, or, when Chloe bites my toe etc!!

Oh yes, the politicians are quiet since they are on a 2 week Easter break after barely 1 week into their first session.
Think of how many Olivia vacations you could take if you were a politician!!! I jest, I am sure they have plenty to keep them occupied when they are not in the "house" yelling obscenities at one another!

Again, lovely day, it's great to be alive & living here.............It's almost Happy Hour & time to enjoy the sun.

Have a great holiday weekend.

Julie

This was originally posted by not_a_freud on the community forum.

You betcha! ;) ..and no potholes to report :D ..the politicians are quiet today..the exchange rate is pretty good. And the beer is cold! .. WHAT MORE COULD A CANUCK WANT? :D

This was originally posted by evergreen on the community forum.

Nice day, eh?

This was originally posted by brewmax on the community forum.

Wonderful idea. You Canuck's know so much more about us than we do about you. I'd love to know more!

This was originally posted by not_a_freud on the community forum.

OK. Having seen some threads that allow for others to discuss local and regional events, favourite artists, television shows, great vacation/weekend getaways etc in USA places,and even just have the opportunity to 'meet' others in the area, I thought it might be nice to have a similar thread for a 'Canuck' presence. To hang out now and again and ..well ..do what most Canucks do (pardon the following potential sterotype hazard)...talk politics, complain/rejoice about the weather (which one is seasonally dependent of course), name huge potholes, make fun of Americans ;) (JK on the last one..seeing if everyone is awake ;) ). And perhaps we may provide information that can clarify some misconceptions about our fine country (NO..I have never lived in an igloo but have been ice-fishing...it is pronounced 'tewk' [toque..thats a hard one], and "why is your money different colours"--that's easy...we drink so much beer to keep warm that if it wasn't different colours we would make too many mistakes paying the tab :p )

No..really...just thought maybe it was time for a thread for the N49ers (North of 49ers; not exclusionary of course). So hopefully others out there (and you KNOW who you are) will join in.

Umm...Evergreen???? <tapping microphone...um..can u hear me now?...haaaaallooooo>

Happy Easter Laydeeez! Hope to see you around.