tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.comments2019-03-23T10:21:27.923-07:00Fahrenheit To Celsius: An American In Canadacatesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13866229084232691423noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-1059597606018317402011-09-12T20:35:30.784-07:002011-09-12T20:35:30.784-07:00Interesting approach. Thanks for sharing it.Interesting approach. Thanks for sharing it.catesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866229084232691423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-60445301074475317712011-09-12T20:14:28.314-07:002011-09-12T20:14:28.314-07:00I just wish to mention that as a Canadian, I do no...I just wish to mention that as a Canadian, I do not tip Americans when I eat at the restaurants because I am most likely not going to repeat in the near future, and giving a tip is a waste of money that can be used to buy other things.Umpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341106761243520486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-59356279351924551492011-09-10T17:18:46.330-07:002011-09-10T17:18:46.330-07:00Thanks, Christine. Ironically and sadly, my custo...Thanks, Christine. Ironically and sadly, my customer who declined the battery warranty passed away, but the battery lives on.<br /><br />Thanks for your story. Maybe next time I'll take the warranty!catesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866229084232691423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-42584673796197443222011-09-10T16:35:54.098-07:002011-09-10T16:35:54.098-07:00The extended warranty on batteries is something Th...The extended warranty on batteries is something The Source offered back when it was still Radio Shack, and though some people make fun of it, I've used it (and came ahead) on one occasion. <br /><br />I had an SLR camera (pre-digital) that took an odd battery that I could never seem to find at most stores; Radio Shack, however, had them. The first time I bought them I refused the extended Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491442330003219764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-59407915652467185182011-04-28T07:45:24.185-07:002011-04-28T07:45:24.185-07:00Such a great photo, too! So glad you got to touch ...Such a great photo, too! So glad you got to touch it!CitizenXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05361250978736891810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-25765097831194535452011-01-10T09:05:02.594-08:002011-01-10T09:05:02.594-08:00We do use the metric system for almost everthing.....We do use the metric system for almost everthing....but not heights! When people ask me how tall I am, I answer 5'9 and not 1.74 metres. <br />Weird!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-52836257924841495772010-12-06T19:08:15.237-08:002010-12-06T19:08:15.237-08:00Thanks for your comment, Anonymous. I'll cert...Thanks for your comment, Anonymous. I'll certainly give your suggestion the thoughtful consideration it is due.catesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866229084232691423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-63252640836875290522010-12-06T16:04:09.905-08:002010-12-06T16:04:09.905-08:00You make my dislike for America grow substantially...You make my dislike for America grow substantially with every sentence you continue to write. Maybe you should move back, Canada won't miss you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-71612451301996327382010-10-22T09:02:29.637-07:002010-10-22T09:02:29.637-07:00Thanks for that, Erin. I've never figured out...Thanks for that, Erin. I've never figured out how the ambulance system works here in BC, and I'm actually kind of hoping not to have to!<br /><br />And it's kind of fitting that if anywhere in Canada people are not paying health care premiums, it would be Saskatchewan!catesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866229084232691423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-28959209948882161982010-10-22T08:04:31.312-07:002010-10-22T08:04:31.312-07:00We don't pay a premium in Saskatchewan, but I&...We don't pay a premium in Saskatchewan, but I've heard they do in BC, like you said. I do think it's weird that basic healthcare does not cover ambulance rides--you use extra insurance or pay out of pocket.ErinOrtlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291140636032595373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-77580221694277870772010-06-27T11:37:14.647-07:002010-06-27T11:37:14.647-07:00He's no Jack Buck, but Ryan does a better job ...He's no Jack Buck, but Ryan does a better job than all of the announcers I've heard for the USA teams in the league.catesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866229084232691423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-71845332649535295982010-06-26T23:22:00.196-07:002010-06-26T23:22:00.196-07:00Play ball, eh? Sounds like much fun.Play ball, eh? Sounds like much fun.Jodenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-50942378814031270362009-11-25T13:00:53.702-08:002009-11-25T13:00:53.702-08:00I've heard that these things are happening ver...I've heard that these things are happening very often in canada, i have friends that gone there but they told me that are only rummours.Markhttp://www.tampile.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-40828072935094475932009-11-22T10:37:43.591-08:002009-11-22T10:37:43.591-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-34286901832433927012009-11-10T07:55:54.162-08:002009-11-10T07:55:54.162-08:00Point taken. Thanks!Point taken. Thanks!catesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866229084232691423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-87082159599345400602009-11-10T06:03:52.459-08:002009-11-10T06:03:52.459-08:00While Robertsons are great as screwdrivers, they&#...While Robertsons are great as screwdrivers, they're not nearly as good shivs as flathead or Phillips.James Redekophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833355144832388008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-64860688128133921972009-08-14T17:49:40.164-07:002009-08-14T17:49:40.164-07:00Hi Cate,
Wow, that is a really strange coincidenc...Hi Cate,<br /><br />Wow, that is a really strange coincidence, but I am glad there are two of us.<br /><br />Thanks for the follow; I've subscribed to your RSS feed.<br /><br />You can catch up with me on Twitter as "catester" if you like. You don't happen to have that nickename, too, do you? ;-)catesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866229084232691423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-89497860558587834382009-08-14T14:12:08.121-07:002009-08-14T14:12:08.121-07:00Hi Cate,
I'm also Cate--An American in Canada...Hi Cate,<br /><br />I'm also Cate--An American in Canada. How about that? I'm a teacher, so I have to watch my tongue a bit in terms of posting ALL of my thoughts about Canada versus the U.S., but it's nice to see someone knows where I'm coming from!<br /><br />I'm just getting started--today was my first post, actually, but check me out if you'd like: http://Catherine Eustonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258061440052696965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-10223309206050509552009-05-13T10:48:00.000-07:002009-05-13T10:48:00.000-07:00But he is bald - same difference.But he is bald - same difference.Ericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-48950668204718307332009-05-13T10:38:00.000-07:002009-05-13T10:38:00.000-07:00Thanks, Tom. I stand corrected.Thanks, Tom. I stand corrected.catesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866229084232691423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-9890748224355473542009-05-13T09:09:00.000-07:002009-05-13T09:09:00.000-07:00Ari Fliesher isn't fat.Ari Fliesher isn't fat.Tomhttp://www.functionalambivalent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-91778799123016844642009-04-30T23:01:00.000-07:002009-04-30T23:01:00.000-07:00I was, actually, trying to be humourous!
The very...I was, actually, trying to be humourous!<br /><br />The very use of the word 'condescension' should have alerted you to an instance of dry Canadian wit. <br /><br />I hope you stay with us long enough to get it. Because you are funny too.PALGOLAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130401987893732346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-69684932752052290282009-04-30T20:43:00.000-07:002009-04-30T20:43:00.000-07:00Well, even if that was true, which it isn't (http:...Well, even if that was true, which it isn't (http://tinyurl.com/dyllq) you might want to stop by your local convenience store and buy yourself a sense of humo(u)r.catesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866229084232691423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-18464492776194832682009-04-30T11:58:00.000-07:002009-04-30T11:58:00.000-07:00IIRC the victims of Bernard Goetz's shooting rampa...IIRC the victims of Bernard Goetz's shooting rampage in the 80s had threatened him with at least one sharpened screwdriver.<br /><br />So please stop the condescension.PALGOLAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130401987893732346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161537.post-41781012714364900172009-04-21T20:41:00.000-07:002009-04-21T20:41:00.000-07:00those comments beg the question, I know you are bu...those comments beg the question, I know you are but what am I?Daryl Cognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17767661913306150257noreply@blogger.com