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Reesy · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 31 Location: Japan

I have to say that I am greatly disappointed in all you Maritimers! How can you lay claim to all of these Eastern acts and leave out the granddaddy of them all... that Cape Breton legend, Stomp'in Tom!! You also left out Eata BigMeal (Rita McNeil for those who aren't up on your rather.. uh-hum... pachydermian coal mining songstresses!!!)

Shame, shame I say!

I think they should have a Canadian legends show where all of these young musicians can pay homage to the real greats like Steppenwolf, Helix, Corey Hart, Images in Vogue, Platinum Blonde, Parachute Club, The Spoons, and Men Without Hats. Wheel out Larry/Lawrence Gowan and Loverboy that's what I say!!!!!

Who else can we add to this potent list of Canadian greats?

Shonai Ben · Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Posts: 617

Not that I like her or her music,but what about Anne Murray???

Wolf · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 1245 Location: Middle Earth

Capergirl · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 9:26 am Post subject:

Wolf · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 1245 Location: Middle Earth

Shonai Ben · Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Posts: 617

..and I am sure that I am older than both Wolf and Capergirl. Cool

Capergirl · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 10:06 am Post subject:

@Wolf...Do you have a file on everyone here? How do you remember all these things? I bet you even know that I lived in Chonju. Wink

Actually, I was just horsing around when I said that...I know that you are just a young pup...lol
I'm 31, for the record (you go put that in my file, k?). Laughing

OT: I saw that you are an English lit. major and are taking your MA in TESOL. We have something besides blue noses in common. Wink

Where are you studying your MA? (You can PM me if you don't want to say here Cool

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jinxy22 · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 3:20 pm Post subject:

did anyone ever watch the quality program "Rita and friends" .. i only caught it twice it was interesting to see canadian programming at it's finest!!
on a side note .. i was fortunate enough to be aboard a mini plane with none other than the fantabulous rita ... she ate a lot, and took up a few seats .. i was in calgary and flew to edmonton and there she was .... all of her ...

**grabs capergirl's flame suit for protection**

Steiner · Joined: 21 Apr 2003 Posts: 573 Location: Hunan China

So I'm sittin' here, listenin' to Our Lady Peace, readin' Dave's, and then here's the Canuck thread. And on my calendar, lo and behold, I see that tomorrow is St. Jean Baptiste Day in Canada. Well, sorry about the ignorance but I have no idea how important this is to Canadians. But I thought I'd be the first to wish y'all a happy St. Jean Baptiste Day.

Happy St. Jean Baptiste Day!

jinxy22 · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 3:36 pm Post subject:

hahah .....
je ne sais pas!!
no clue!
all i know is i still work .. whoever st. jean is .. he could have at least scored me a day off work! ...

ps - our lady peace .. one of my fav bands .. they were great sat night.

Steiner · Joined: 21 Apr 2003 Posts: 573 Location: Hunan China

I love OLP.

Shoot! I was hoping the holiday wouldn't be some Quebec thing, but I had a feeling it might be. By the way, he's Saint John the Baptist. Maybe the Quebecois chop off a prophet's head to celebrate? Maybe everyone who celebrates it eats locusts and honey? Maybe just attend mass? Someone please tell me so I don't have to look it up myself.

Next year I'll teach my students about "a very important holiday to all Canadians--St. Jean Baptiste Day" Wink

jinxy22 · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 4:35 pm Post subject:

hey stieiner ... did it for you ...

The 24th of June marks the Feast of St John the Baptist. This is known as St Jean Baptiste Day to French speaking cultures.

The date originally was the pagan celebration of the summer solstice. King Clovis of France christianized the event by making it a religious celebration of the birth of John the Baptist. John the Baptist is known as the Precursor of Christ, rebirth, and the light to the world, which explains the link to the solstice. Bonfires were lit to symbolize the light of the World.

This festival was particularly important for the catholics of Europe, especially those in France, where the king of France would light the traditional bonfire himself. As the French Culture moved to America, they brought the celebration with them. Naturally, in Quebec, where there is a large French speaking population the celebration took hold for many decades.

sounds like bonfires aplenty will be lit in quebec.....

Capergirl · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 11:10 am Post subject:

Wolf · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 1245 Location: Middle Earth

Hee hee, be PC.

When I was in Japan, everyone insisted on wishing me a Merry Christmas. I thanked them for their sentiments, but if I had time/was possible, I'd point out I wasn't Christian. This caused great confusion. So I just began wishing everyone a "very merry emperor's birthday" in return. Yeah, A weird compromise, but at least it got them thinking.

PS Christmas Day - Dec 25.
Japanese Emperor Heisei (Akihito)'s Birthday - Dec. 23.

Wow, did divert this thread.

Canuck2112 · Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Posts: 239

Anyone in Toronto going to see the Stones benefit concert for SARS? 500,000+ people! I'll be there...only to see Rush and the Tea Party though...in particular Rush. Seeing one of the best drummers of all time (see my avatar) perform in front of so many people will be amazing!