# The Canadope Café 2016: The North Awakens **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 1, 2016, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883 "2016-01-01T05:04:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 33
**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:** [July 1, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/641 "2016-07-01T18:01:52Z")
House is rattling from the 21 gun salute in front of the Saskatchewan Legislature! 149 years! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA! ---
**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:** [July 1, 2016, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/642 "2016-07-01T18:02:50Z")
It figures that Canada Day is the coolest and wettest day in weeks. ---
**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:** [July 1, 2016, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/643 "2016-07-01T21:34:17Z")
On the grounds of SK Lege, in line at Baba’s Food Spot, to get a couple of orders of perogies - one dill and one caramelised onions. Mmmmm. ---
**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:** [July 1, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/644 "2016-07-01T21:35:27Z")
> [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](#): > > Here, for your enjoyment, is the list of the [113 newest members of the Order of Canada](https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/06/30/the-113-newest-members-of-the-order-of-canada-the-full-list.html). A couple of friends and colleagues are on it, but once again, my name seems to be missing… 😃 An oversight, I’m sure, Le Minstre. Next year, definitely. 🙂 Interesting to see an old high school acquaintance on the list. So far, I’m spending my Canada Day watching the Blue Jays marathon; I mean game. Currently in the 14th inning. Let’s go Blue Jays! ---
**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:** [July 1, 2016, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/645 "2016-07-01T21:47:15Z")
I’ve got the nail-biter game on too **Spoons**. Very entertaining! ---
**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:** [July 1, 2016, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/646 "2016-07-01T22:39:01Z")
Yes, but a real nail-biter, as you suggest. Especially after the bottom of the 16th! Heading into the 17th inning now… ---
**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:** [July 1, 2016, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/647 "2016-07-01T22:52:50Z")
This is the longest ball game I’ve ever watched in its entirety. What a great way to spend Canada day though. (As long as they win!) ---
**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:** [July 1, 2016, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/648 "2016-07-01T23:23:25Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > This is the longest ball game I’ve ever watched in its entirety. What a great way to spend Canada day though. (As long as they win!) Longest game I’ve ever seen also–as was said, it’s now the equivalent of two games. Holy hannah! Barney is now going to pitch for the Jays? ---
**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:** [July 1, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/649 "2016-07-01T23:34:46Z")
Damn. But what a game. ---
**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:** [July 1, 2016, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/650 "2016-07-01T23:37:55Z")
Yeah. At least the Jays made Cleveland work for their win. Oh well. That’s baseball. Good luck tomorrow, Blue Jays! ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2016, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/651 "2016-07-02T03:30:23Z")
Happy Canada Day! ---
**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:** [July 2, 2016, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/652 "2016-07-02T03:50:52Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Happy Canada Day! Thanks. I think you’re the only US citizen who hangs out here. I appreciate your feedback. (As I’m sure all my Canadian friends do.) ---
**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:** [July 2, 2016, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/653 "2016-07-02T05:25:00Z")
Just back from an impressive fireworks display in Wascana Park. They had two new ones tonight that I’d not seen before: a valentine heart and a red happy face with little blue eyes. Off to bed. ---
**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:** [July 2, 2016, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/654 "2016-07-02T05:28:00Z")
Stupid, rainy miserable here in Petawawa after weeks of glorious weather. And the glorious weather resumes tomorrow. Weird. ---
**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:** [July 2, 2016, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/655 "2016-07-02T21:00:47Z")
The 99th Memorial for the Newfoundland Regiment yesterday: [Vast tribute for the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, 100 years after Beaumont-Hamel](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/memorial-day-crowds-newfoundland-regiment-stjohns-1.3661735): > [@](#): > > Almost all at once, they fell silent. A crowd like this would expect some noise: They packed the road dozens deep, bumping and angling to get a decent view. > > But on cue, the thousands of people lined around the National War Memorial in St. John’s became quiet: Bowing their heads, clasping their hands, marking exactly one century since one of the most defining moments in Newfoundland and Labrador’s history. > > Friday’s ceremonies of remembrance were the biggest in recent memory. People trekked from far and wide — Chicago, Australia — to join the thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians gathered to mark the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel. ---
**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2016, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/656 "2016-07-02T21:32:41Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > The 99th Memorial for the Newfoundland Regiment yesterday: > > [Vast tribute for the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, 100 years after Beaumont-Hamel](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/memorial-day-crowds-newfoundland-regiment-stjohns-1.3661735): Would have loved to see it in person. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2016, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/657 "2016-07-03T03:25:00Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > Thanks. I think you’re the only US citizen who hangs out here. > > I appreciate your feedback. (As I’m sure all my Canadian friends do.) My pleasure. The U.S. is fortunate indeed to have a country as great and friendly as yours to our north. You may be pleased to know I’m visiting Toronto with my family, ate poutine for the first time yesterday, and even saw some Canada Day fireworks. ---
**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:** [July 3, 2016, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/658 "2016-07-03T06:28:01Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > My pleasure. The U.S. is fortunate indeed to have a country as great and friendly as yours to our north. > > You may be pleased to know I’m visiting Toronto with my family, ate poutine for the first time yesterday, and even saw some Canada Day fireworks. And let me be the first Canuck to wish you a Happy Fourth of July! Toronto is my hometown, and I know it like the back of my hand. How are you spending your time in Toronto, if I may ask? ---
**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:** [July 3, 2016, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/659 "2016-07-03T23:07:16Z")
I’ve never watched an LPGA event before. But this Brooke Henderson is really something. After the Jays game today I switched to the LPGA event. Brooke is no doubt poised to be the best female golfer in the world. Which is something to say for a kid from Smith’s Falls Ontario: in my back yard. Such poise. They’re on the 18th green now. She’s going to win this. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2016, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883/660 "2016-07-05T03:05:06Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > And let me be the first Canuck to wish you a Happy Fourth of July! > > Toronto is my hometown, and I know it like the back of my hand. How are you spending your time in Toronto, if I may ask? Thank you! Had a great time in your fair city, and visited: Royal Ontario Museum Casa Loma castle CN Tower Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) Ontario Science Center Ontario Legislative Building Toronto Botanical Garden BTW, this was the cartoon for my New Yorker page-a-day calendar on July 1: [http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/77/7790/AOL5300Z/posters/benjamin-schwartz-say-eh-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg](http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/77/7790/AOL5300Z/posters/benjamin-schwartz-say-eh-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883.md?page=32) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadope-cafe-2016-the-north-awakens/741883.md?page=34)