"On being CANADIAN" Canada by kenHuocj

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Canada in Flanders Field

In Flanders Fields
by Lt. Col. John McCrae, M.D. of the Canadian Army
was written on May 3, 1915 and published in Punch Magazine

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Canadian honoured for heroic Mount Everest rescue

Meagan McGrath, photo CP/Sudbury Star

Having seen Mt Everst from Air Nepal's Dakota in the mid 70s, \
being able to be waestruck by Tensing and

"Meagan McGrath, 29, was scaling down the world's highest mountain on May 21 when she came across Nepalese climber Usha Bista."
"I am indebted to these people for life," Bista said Sunday,"
Since April 2002 - Mt Kilamanjaro in Africa till
Mt. Everest - Nepal (tallest in world) - May, 2007 - 8,848 metres (29,028 feet) Canadian heroine and climber from Sudbury , a Captain in the Canadian Air Force, an aerospace engineer, works at the Air Force Experimentation Centre in Ottawa achieved the Seven Summits

On Monday 5.26th in Katmandu, where she was honored by the president of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Ang Tshering, who called her a hero for saving Bista's life. She was given bouquets and yellow scarfs used for special occasions.
"I am indebted to these people for life. I can't believe the love and concern they showed to rescue me in spite of such a difficult situation," Bista said.

Young, dynamic and . . doing well ! ! !

photo:CBC

Michaëlle Jean
a journalist born in Haiti has been appointed 27th Governor General of Canada, to take office on October 1st, 2005.

Mixed reaction both positive and negative. Despite being a multi-awards winning journalist, i was surprised that she did not speak so much towards Canadians as to neeting the needs of south nations

she will have to satisfy her critics as to whether she is able to serve to needs of majority of Canada's diverse population and serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Pros and Cons

Pros:Courageous adventurous People , non racial, many ethnics
Cons:huge distances and extreme climates
In a nutshell:a GREAT country to live and belong to ;-))) to Travel too

Last visit to Canada: Apr 2010
Intro Updated Apr 27, 2010
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Nemorino May 19, 2009 at 2:23 AM Report Abuse

Interesting travelogue about Peter Gzowski. -- Thanks for having a look at my Frankfurt am Main page.
ukirsari Dec 3, 2007 at 5:18 AM Report Abuse

ken, happy birthday to you :)
scottishvisitor Sep 18, 2007 at 12:53 PM Report Abuse

I see like most Canadians you like your sport - I also like to have four seasons
freddie18 Oct 25, 2006 at 5:42 PM Report Abuse

Hi Ken. Great tips about Canada especially the Four Seasons. Will be checking more of your pages soon. Regards from Freddie of Toronto
hunterV Jan 15, 2006 at 12:07 PM Report Abuse

You've got superb pictures,mate! Glory to the great Canada!
keida84 Aug 18, 2005 at 3:59 PM Report Abuse

hello and thanks you for dropping by my pages. Very disturbing intro page (I almost forgot to open & look at your tips). Welcome to Canada?? Nevertheless good job on your tips and great photos too.
j-san Mar 10, 2005 at 6:36 AM Report Abuse

one of these days....
Wolverine_13 Mar 14, 2004 at 9:32 PM Report Abuse

Nothing says Canada like hockey!!!
Braveheart.southafrr Aug 16, 2003 at 10:31 AM Report Abuse

its the sport i havent played yet hockey yet alone ice hockey ........ken
Unknownsu May 29, 2003 at 11:32 PM Report Abuse

the canada - US hockey game was indeed one to remember! what a beautiful country we live in, eh?