# Canadope Café 2018: Chatting Around the Campfire **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 1, 2018, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666 "2018-01-01T01:05:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 20
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2018, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/381 "2018-10-16T07:05:47Z")
Today, we got a card from the federal government about the Cannabis Act. Nothing from the Ontario government yet. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/382 "2018-11-05T19:31:44Z")
I see that Calgary just opened a new [Central Library](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO-TeIT-ZB4). That is a beautiful building. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/383 "2018-11-05T23:21:16Z")
Sweet! ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/384 "2018-11-20T14:01:49Z")
Fuck Canada Post. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelEmouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/michaelemouse/32/101_2.png) [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/385 "2018-11-20T14:11:25Z")
nm ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/386 "2018-11-20T14:12:35Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > Fuck Canada Post. The corporation or the union? I have a bar buddy who is an employee. His account on the extra hours employees are expected to always work makes me side with the union on this one. Constantly working 10 hour days wouldn’t be fun. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/387 "2018-11-20T14:20:48Z")
I have a couple of things that I ordered on-line that I am waiting for. The notice for one of the items said it due November 16. November 15 the item updates that it is in the GTA and will be delivered the next day. Of course it doesn’t show up and it now says that it will arrive on the 21st. Another package was supposed to be delivered on the 19th is now coming on the 22nd. I’m pissed off at both sides in this strike, just like I was pissed off at both sides in the college workers strike. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/388 "2018-11-20T14:21:52Z")
> [@MichaelEmouse](#): > > nm You should have left it. I thought it was funny 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/389 "2018-11-20T17:40:39Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > I see that Calgary just opened a new [Central Library](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO-TeIT-ZB4). That is a beautiful building. But no Calgary Olympics, it appears. I think the Olympics are going to be hitting a crisis point, as it becomes harder to persuade cities and countries to spend the gobs of money the IOC requires. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/390 "2018-11-25T19:15:46Z")
So, Grey Cup predictions? I’m rooting for Ottawa. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/391 "2018-11-25T20:29:55Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > So, Grey Cup predictions? > > I’m rooting for Ottawa. I’m not much of a football fan. I watch exactly two games a year. Living in Ottawa it’s hard to avoid the hype. I’ll be rooting for Ottawa, but honestly I just want to see a close game. If Calgary wins I won’t be overly disappointed. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2018, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/392 "2018-11-25T20:53:37Z")
I’ll likely be cheering for Calgary, but I’d just like to see a good game. Heading down to the sports bar later for their Grey Cup party. Should be fun, no matter who wins! ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/393 "2018-11-26T00:29:26Z")
Stamps 7, RedBlacks 3 in the 2nd Q ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/394 "2018-11-26T01:17:44Z")
Alessia Cara? ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2018, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/395 "2018-11-27T11:59:32Z")
That was my question. “Who is this person I’ve never heard of, performing songs I’ve never heard before?” Maybe I’m just old. Couldn’t they have Rush or the Guess Who or Loverboy? ETA: I did win $100 on the squares game at the sports bar, which made me a little less grumpy than I usually am, so there was that. After winning that, I could deal with the halftime show. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/396 "2018-11-27T19:23:29Z")
Speaking of Canadian bands, I saw the Sam Roberts Band the other night. My 11th time seeing them! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/397 "2018-11-28T23:05:51Z")
Making a connection in Winnipeg and westJet shoots you out onto the tarmac in a snowstorm. Get walking to the terminal! ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/398 "2018-11-28T23:50:20Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Couldn’t they have Rush or the Guess Who or Loverboy? Lawn, get off, etc. :; ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2018, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/399 "2018-11-29T09:15:53Z")
Fair enough. “You kids…” Okay, I guess I am officially old. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadope-cafe-2018-chatting-around-the-campfire/805666/400 "2018-12-04T04:06:09Z")
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