# The CanaDoper Café, 2013 edition. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 1, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736 "2013-01-01T03:29:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 146
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2013, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2901 "2013-12-06T19:25:06Z")
Just watching the noon news - Alberta is the coldest place on EARTH today! I wasn’t going to go for a walk outside today, but now I’m tempted to do so - goin’ for a walk in the coldest place on earth today! 😃 In other words - Cold. Fuck. ---
**Author:** ![Gorsnak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gorsnak/32/7587_2.png) [@Gorsnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorsnak)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2013, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2902 "2013-12-06T20:07:31Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > I went to plug my car in this morning, and once again I was reminded that we need a better way to plug cars in other than a rock-hard plastic plug and a rock-hard plastic socket. Come on, technology people - get on this! I want it to use one of those magnetic power cords that Apple makes, so that you can back out without wrecking both the block heater cord and the extension cord when you forget to unplug it. ---
**Author:** ![Canadjun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/76d3ee/32.png) [@Canadjun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Canadjun)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2903 "2013-12-06T22:30:04Z")
> [@grey](#): > > great news! More insulation! > > i’ll stop now. aarrrggghhh!!! Kill!!! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2904 "2013-12-07T02:39:31Z")
> [@Gorsnak](#): > > I want it to use one of those magnetic power cords that Apple makes, so that you can back out without wrecking both the block heater cord and the extension cord when you forget to unplug it. Oh, PERFECT! Can we develop that and use Kickstarter to fund it? (I haven’t seen anyone driving along with their extension cord trailing along behind them yet this year, but the winter is young.) It was FREAKING cold today, but I got some lovely shots of some of the most magnificent sundogs I’ve ever seen. [The sun and sundogs on both sides.](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/featherlou/Winter%20Scenes/DSCN0358_zpscf496bf6.jpg) [A secondary arc to the side of the sundog.](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/featherlou/Winter%20Scenes/DSCN0362_zpsaf4d182c.jpg) [A rainbow arc up in the sky above the sun and sundogs.](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/featherlou/Winter%20Scenes/DSCN0360_zps9aac0358.jpg) I have never seen this before - I didn’t even know sundogs could DO that! [A sundog amongst black trees.](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/featherlou/Winter%20Scenes/DSCN0368_zps15daec3d.jpg) ---
**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 7, 2013, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2905 "2013-12-07T03:50:41Z")
> [@Gorsnak](#): > > I want it to use one of those magnetic power cords that Apple makes, so that you can back out without wrecking both the block heater cord and the extension cord when you forget to unplug it. You need a heater for the heater cord connection. ---
**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2906 "2013-12-07T04:02:16Z")
I’m in Edmonton on my House hunting trip. I figured you guys brought in the cold to help me feel at home (Winnipeg). I heard them mention the coldest place in the world thing today in the lobby. I laughed inside, thinking how often we have that back in the Peg. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2907 "2013-12-07T04:11:06Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > \ > [A rainbow arc up in the sky above the sun and sundogs.](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/featherlou/Winter%20Scenes/DSCN0360_zps9aac0358.jpg) I have never seen this before - I didn’t even know sundogs could DO that!\ I have now discovered that that is a [circumzenithal arc!](http://www.extremeinstability.com/stormpics/2009/2009_01_14_6692.jpg) (This picture is not mine, unfortunately - just illustrative of the concept.) ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2908 "2013-12-07T04:13:05Z")
> [@Poysyn](#): > > I’m in Edmonton on my House hunting trip. I figured you guys brought in the cold to help me feel at home (Winnipeg). I heard them mention the coldest place in the world thing today in the lobby. I laughed inside, thinking how often we have that back in the Peg. Welcome to Alberta! 😃 (You can take the cold weather back to the Peg when you go.) ---
**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:** [December 7, 2013, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2909 "2013-12-07T12:21:19Z")
McDonald’s poutine [will now be available](http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/mcdonald-s-rolls-out-poutine-across-canada-1.2454323?cmp=fbtl) across Canada. ---
**Author:** ![Cyros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a698b9/32.png) [@Cyros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyros)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2910 "2013-12-07T13:02:19Z")
> [@EmilyG](#): > > McDonald’s poutine [will now be available](http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/mcdonald-s-rolls-out-poutine-across-canada-1.2454323?cmp=fbtl) across Canada. It has been available in NB for a few months now but I’ve always been a bit reluctant to try it. I’m not sure why because I’ll scarf down the Burger King poutine with no issues. Anyone have a review? Should I give it a shot or stick with the regular fries? ---
**Author:** ![Canadjun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/76d3ee/32.png) [@Canadjun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Canadjun)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2911 "2013-12-07T13:31:34Z")
> [@Poysyn](#): > > I’m in Edmonton on my House hunting trip. I figured you guys brought in the cold to help me feel at home (Winnipeg). I heard them mention the coldest place in the world thing today in the lobby. I laughed inside, thinking how often we have that back in the Peg. PLEASE take the cold back with you! :mad: ---
**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:** [December 7, 2013, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2912 "2013-12-07T14:12:38Z")
> [@Cyros](#): > > It has been available in NB for a few months now but I’ve always been a bit reluctant to try it. I’m not sure why because I’ll scarf down the Burger King poutine with no issues. Anyone have a review? Should I give it a shot or stick with the regular fries? I never actually eat poutine, nor do I eat at McDonald’s, so I wouldn’t know. Though I suggest you try it once, and if you don’t like it, just don’t get it again. ---
**Author:** ![antonio107](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ea924/32.png) [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2913 "2013-12-07T23:41:36Z")
> [@EmilyG](#): > > McDonald’s poutine [will now be available](http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/mcdonald-s-rolls-out-poutine-across-canada-1.2454323?cmp=fbtl) across Canada. The one on Bronson Avenue in Ottawa has had it for years. I found the gravy thin, and although McDick’s fries taste good, they’re far too thin and brittle for the authentic chip wagon experience. Pity, since I think BK does a pretty decent poutine. Costco’s cafeteria is still my favorite national chain in that respect. ---
**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:** [December 8, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2914 "2013-12-08T21:16:48Z")
> [@antonio107](#): > > The one on Bronson Avenue in Ottawa has had it for years. I found the gravy thin, and although McDick’s fries taste good, they’re far too thin and brittle for the authentic chip wagon experience. > > Pity, since I think BK does a pretty decent poutine. Costco’s cafeteria is still my favorite national chain in that respect. Chip wagon at Canadian Tire in Kanata. ---
**Author:** ![Cyros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a698b9/32.png) [@Cyros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyros)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2013, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2915 "2013-12-09T13:03:20Z")
> [@antonio107](#): > > The one on Bronson Avenue in Ottawa has had it for years. I found the gravy thin, and although McDick’s fries taste good, they’re far too thin and brittle for the authentic chip wagon experience. Ok, I broke down and bought some (my daughter made me take to to McD’s after gymnastics so I figured what the hell). I agree with the above 100%. I think McD’s fries are fantastic on their own but are too thin and crispy for the true poutine experience. ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2916 "2013-12-09T18:01:30Z")
[Here is a remarkable photo](http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Harper+Chretien+Mulroney+Campbell+route+South+Africa/9264561/story.html) - from left to right, Brian Mulroney, Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper en route to Nelson Mandela’s memorial. According to [this report](http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nelson-mandela-a-great-man-family-says-1.2454979), > [@](#): > > Former prime minister Paul Martin was invited, but has a large public meeting with the Inuit scheduled in Labrador on Monday. His spokesperson says he would have liked to have gone and feels badly. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2013, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2917 "2013-12-10T00:27:43Z")
That is a remarkable photo. I’d like to be a fly on the wall listening to that conversation. 🙂 ---
**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:** [December 10, 2013, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2918 "2013-12-10T06:00:01Z")
Mrs Piper and I just got back from the Huron Carole. It’s a group of musicians, led by Tom Jackson, who get together to tour Canada in December to raise money for the local food banks. Great show! If you have a chance, GO! If Tom Jackson and his crew can’t get you in the Christmas spirit, your heart is three sizes too small! ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Doom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/0ea827/32.png) [@Dr\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Doom)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2013, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2919 "2013-12-10T14:30:55Z")
In case of my untimely demise, I will wish my fellow Canadians a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2013, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/2920 "2013-12-10T19:05:20Z")
> [@Dr\_Doom](#): > > In case of my untimely demise, I will wish my fellow Canadians a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. That seems like something that should probably have an explanation! :eek: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736.md?page=145) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736.md?page=147)