Hey all! Sorry I’m a little late with this post. Feels almost like the weekend. Up here in Nanuk of the North land, it is CANADA DAY! A holiday for sure and in the small town where I live, the festivities always start the night before.
Hence, the late post!
I thought I’d treat everyone to a few facts about us Canuks:
First off, our population is just under 34 million. We have lots of room to move around considering Canada is just behind Russia in size, and ahead of the US. (and hey, we all know how important size is). Our official animal is none other than the great beaver. yeah. The beaver.
cute little critter, no?
Canadians like to partay. That is no secret, just look at Keifer Sutherlands behaviour. We like our beer, and our Rye Whiskey. We like to play baseball in the snow (and um, I’m not lying about that one) and being a puck bunny, is something to be proud of!
Hockey is god around most parts and really, think about it, most of the truly great players in the NHL are Canuks. (Sidney Crosby anyone?)
We’ve produced such greats as Pamela Lee Anderson, Jim Carrey, Loverboy, Wayne Gretzky, Celine Dion and of course so very proud of Mike Meyers, you know, Wayne’s World, (party on, excellent!)
We invented the games of Hockey and Basketball, and also have some wicked lacrosse to throw in there.
I am so truly proud to be a Canadian. Thankful that we live in a diverse, free country where I can raise my kids, live a life that is both wonderful and safe. I can vote, walk freely amongst the male populace, read what I want, write what I want.
I’m truly blessed! Happy Canada day to all my fellow Canadians and to my American brothers and sisters, an early shout out to your own, July 4th coming up!
I’m curious, what are you all thankful for? Let me know and since I’m in such a great mood, I’m going to give away a copy of Suzanne Rock’s newest release, Spyders Web to one lucky commentator! It’s an ebook available from Loose Id.
July 1st, 2009 at 9:10 am
Happy Canada Day, fellow Canuck.
I love me some Canada.
I’m happy for all the trees, and the drinking water, and for multi-culturism. I’m happy for Avril Lavigne, Michael Cera, Ellen Page, Keanu Reeves, Nathan Fillion, Tricia Helfer, Battlestar Galactica, Supernatural (both filmed in Vancouver)Nickelback, Sum 41, Econoline Crush, Terry Fox, and my fellow Canadian authors.
I love the call of the loon, the smell of back bacon frying, and maple syrup.
I love this country for all that and more.
July 1st, 2009 at 9:15 am
Vivi, I had no idea that Nathan Fillion was Canadian! That so rocks. oh, yeah, and love Three Days Grace and Default, both bands rock!
And, Sebastian Bach is from Canada too!
July 1st, 2009 at 10:07 am
Yup love those bands too. Yup, Nathan is from the Edmonton area.
Oh, and I totally forgot…the hottest Canadian of them all…Ryan Reynolds. Mmmm, love me some Ryan.
July 1st, 2009 at 10:12 am
Huh, I’m grateful for hotties like that one sporting the Canada briefs!!!
Uh, I MEAN, I’m seriously grateful that I have a job right now, family and friends, and for being free to live my life as I choose.
Happy Canada Day!! Hope you have wonderful day!!
July 1st, 2009 at 10:27 am
thank you Melissa, so far the day has been perfect!
July 1st, 2009 at 10:28 am
And vivi, how could we have forgotten Ryan Reynolds….crap that dude is hawt!
July 1st, 2009 at 1:32 pm
OMG! I love the Canadian themed men’s undies there Juliana - and the bod that goes in them is darn sweet too! lol
Happy Canada Day to you too from a fello Canuck!
Me I’m grateful to have everyone in my family healthy right now.
You have a wonderful day.
L
July 1st, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Happy Canada Day fellow Canucks!
I’m thankful that winter is finally over!
July 1st, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Mmm! Happy Canada Day, you Canucks! I’m thankful that I survived today’s beach-trip chaperoning duty! And at the top of the rest of the list–family, friends, and of course, books!
July 1st, 2009 at 5:53 pm
@Lea, um yeah, nice undies! I’d like to find a pair for my man!
@Chey, we had a great holiday today! What part of canada u from?
@Fedora, LOL glad you made it through a beach chaperone….not sure if I’d volunteer for that one!
July 1st, 2009 at 5:54 pm
I’ll give everyone until tomorrow am to post and will pick a random winner then for a ebook copy of Suzanne’s smokin book!
July 1st, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I am thankful for Kids in The Hall. It is still my favorite sketch comedy show.
Touch Paul Bellini!
July 1st, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Oh my God, Kids in the Hall….ha ha love that one! anyone remember The Beachcombers?
July 1st, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Don’t have an ereader. Just wanted to stop in & say I’m grateful for my family & friends (even the on-line ones)We still have jobs. My son is still in school & has 2 jobs & I’m glad every day that I can read whatever I want. Nice Canadian undies.
July 1st, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Happy Canada Day Julianna and all my fellow Canadians….
I just watched the most amazing fireworks display, and am grateful the rain held off. I’m thankful to be a Canadian, for the many freedoms and privileges that brings, thankful to live near the ocean in beautiful Nova Scotia…thankful for Mr. Dress Up, Degrassi Junior High and The Littlest Hobo-How could you guys forget those ones? Hmm, thankful for Our Lady Peace, Metric, and The Tea Party. Thankful for great Canadians like Tommy Douglas, David Suzuki, Stephen Lewis and Romeo Dallaire (You Americans should google these men, they are amazing!)I’m thankful for all my great online friends…and I hope everyone south of the 49th parallel has a great July 4th
July 1st, 2009 at 8:13 pm
@Mary, thanks for stopping by! the copy I have in in pdf format so I’ll be sending the attachment to the winner. You should be able to read this on your computer!
@Cheryl, Our Lady Peace and The Tea Party…they so rock, how about Edwin and I Mother Earth? Love him!
July 1st, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Hi, first let me say that yes his looked yummy in his Canada briefs, but how much yummier would he look with out them?
Hmmm. Gives you something to think about. Also, someone mentioned Kids In The Hall. Is that show still on? I used to watch it (in the states) all the time but I can never find it anymore. 
July 2nd, 2009 at 4:02 am
Allrighty. I’ve used the randomizer again, and Mari, you are the winner of a copy of Suzanne Rock’s Spyder’s Web. Please email me your deets at my website. You can get to it, by clicking the link at the top of this website! congrats!
J
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:26 pm
TY so much. I just sent you an email.
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:39 am
Enjoy the book Mari, should be in your inbox as of last night!