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Then you got Joe Thornten, check out his points to the rest of his team totals. Just awesome

That's Ironic because that's what the Radio Host said also when he asked his audience their Opinion. He mentioned him (Zet) because of being an excellent two way player. You see the problem is that all I see is Mtl Games who play only in their division. So everybody thinks the best player is Crosby. WRONG OOO. there is another league, within a league

Oh yea, he is young and enthusiastic

JJ. I wouldnt dispute you as he is finally not a kid anymore and now he is maturing. But there is a Russian that is scoring, fighting and hitting who would be my pick.

Why Zetterburg

By the way, how did you get the tickets

No Way! Had tickets in Mtl but luck would have it Bonham croaked. You have to tell me the best song live. Lately I've been listening to No Quarter which way back I never payed attention to. By the way, I just seen Zombie and Ozzy in Saskatoon. As far as Im concerned, Zombie stole the show. Keep me posted on the experience in England. Thanks

Curious! Why and Prove it

yup I know how you feel. Done it and starting to do it again. After Breaking my leg with screws in it for a year and then doing Kuwait/Iraq for six months I ballooned. Apparently my BMI was 34 and being normal was 27. It was a flawed system but I was ordered to lose weight or get the Boot out of the Army. I had to go see a dietitian and basically was told to lay off the cheese. Anyways I layed off the Cheese, sugar, and coke and went on to a fitness kick. As a matter of fact it was aerobic step ups that shed most of my weight. The great thing about it though, was it made me become a regular in the Gym for years. Now as a truck driver I started running and doing circuit training just recently after a year of slugging. It feels great again. Good luck and keep it up

Get a BackRoads MapBook titled Algonquin Region Go to Map number33 and you will see a road South off Highway 17 Called Mackey Rd which will lead you to Mackay Creek Takeout. You can either go East or West and find the holes. Its a great little known Canoe route. Get a TOPO map and GPS and explore the logging Roads which lead to Lakes and Rustic Camp Grounds. Area borders Algonquin Park East side.

Wow excellent advice

Just a Question Here. I too loved the Baron before Walmart, and Bass Pro Vahn. Are they Canadian and do they have anything out West. I shopped the Mtl And Ott stores only.

OH YA, BIF

OK. Cigars. My Take. It stinks, and as far as Im concerned, A Stokey in your Mouth, Makes you a bigger Target. As Far as Taste- Carry On

Yea I hear ya. Ex well almost Mtl fan here. Our Teams are probably in the weakest division going. I dont care if MTL with the likes of Oh so many europeans keep them in the standings. But I know Dang well, The Stanely Cup winner this year will have Young, Tough, Players, with a Tough Captain. So I rule out Leafs. Yea Ottawa, And The Mtl Europeans.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/stor...1124?hub=Canada I think the problem is that they would rather watch Soccer and catch Carp and burn Christmas trees.

The game is getting closer and like I say I may be a converted fan of the CFL. At least for tommorrow. Yea I jumped on the Bandwagon. I need a bit of excitement as my Habs Beens still think they play for Team Europe. Anyways. Football Question. Can some body without being to technical give me some Idea abot penalties. IE. They decline. Thanks I have some Idea but its just Guestimigation. Oops Spelling error

The Grey Cup Hoopla is crazy here. They say the best Canadian Football fans in Canada. Its even caught up to me after being dormant from football since I was a kid following the Mtl Als with the likes of Sonny Wade, Johnny Rodgers , Peter Dallariva, Terry Evanshan, Junior AHU and so on. Everybody is wearing Green today in Sask to show their faith in the team after 19yrs since they last won the Cup. But there are two stories that have won the hearts of Saskatchewan people everywhere. A Terminal Brain Cancer Patient by the name of Steve Knox will be going to Toronto to see the Grey Cup. Thanks to the team and people everywhere including Toronto fans he will be taking a special flight with the Premier and his jet to watch his team. The donations were so overwhelming that there was enough money to send 10 more cancer child patients to Toronto to see the Game , go to the hockey hall of fame, and visit the CN Tower. But the Roughrider Story gets even better. Quarterback Kerry Joseph has been wearing an Orange Armband that says I love Erin since meeting her earlier in the Summer. She was a terminal Cancer Patient that after meeting her touched him that to this day he still wears the armband to give him inspiration. Unfortunately she Passed away before her 20th Birthday and the Quarterback has kept his promise to her that he would lead the team to the Grey Cup. I wish most athletes would give back to the community as what the community has given them. Here's a couple of links with a better version of the stories. I thought these stories might be worth mentioning http://www.canada.com/topics/sports/footba...907&k=88365 http://www.canada.com/topics/sports/story....cc-d13ffd0502d3

Sorry cant stand Carp, especially after they invaded my favorite trout stream in the Eastern Townships. I watched the Frenchmen in France carp fish. What a Joke. Hopefully it doesn't happen here. I always thought Chumming was illegal for Obvious reasons. Bring on the Asian Carp.

Boer War-In South Africa, on 11 October 1899, war broke out between the British Imperialists and the Boers (descendants of Dutch Protestant farmers) who had been engulfed in conflict for over fifty years. In the end, 8,300 Canadians served, with 242 killed in action. Canadian Soldiers also earned 4 Victoria Crosses, Britians Highest Award. The Boer War was a first in many ways for Canada. It was the first time we sent troops abroad. Canadian Regiments that were born during the Boer War which include the (RCR) Royal Canadian Regiment, (RCD) Royal Canadian Dragoons, and the LDSH (RC) Lord Strathcona Horse Royal Canadian to name a few. These Regiments are still serving the people of Canada to this Day in Afghanistan with many battle honors. Vimy Ridge- The Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 changed the face of Canada forever. The British and French failed to take Vimy. On April 2, 1917, the Canadian Corps launched the largest artillery barrage in history up to that point. They shelled the German trenches for the next week, using over one million shells. The attack was loud enough that it could be heard in London, England. At dawn on Easter Monday, April 9, the 30 000-strong Canadian Corps began the attack, using a creeping barrage, a new technique whereby soldiers walked across No-Man's Land just behind a continuous line of shells (an improvement over previous battles, in which both sides had often shelled their own troops). After less than two hours, three of the four Canadian divisions had taken their objectives; To Canadians, the name Vimy Ridge is very meaningful. It was the first time in the nation's history that its army fought as a complete organization in an independent battle. The Canadians were the only ones who defended their lines against the German army, when their Australian and New Zealander Commonwealth cousins did not. Also, the Canadian troops in the battle consisted of soldiers from all 9 provinces of Canada (Newfoundland did not join Confederation until 1949). The capture of the Ridge by the Canadian Corps, under the command of British General Julian H.G. Byng (with Canadian General Sir Arthur Currie acting as Chief-of-Staff), was a turning point for Allied Forces during the First World War. It was a triumphant event that Canadians from Vancouver to Halifax had in common and helped foster national unity. The success of the Canadian forces in this battle and others earned them a place at the post-war peace negotiations, a clear mark of the nation's independence from Britain. Battle of the Scheldt Estuary- The Battle of the Scheldt, also known as "Battle of the Dikes, was a series of military operations which took place in northern Belgium and southwestern Netherlands during the Second World War from October 2 to November 8 of 1944. Under the command of General Henry Duncan Graham (Harry) Crerar, the First Canadian Army was international in character. It was comprised of two Corps – the 1st British Corps and the 2nd Canadian Corps. The 2nd Canadian Corps included the 1st Polish Armoured Division as well as three Canadian Divisions – the 2nd and 3rd Canadian Infantry Divisions and the 4th Canadian Armoured Division. Belgian and Dutch units also served in the First Canadian Army in the initial advance. The Canadians fought a brutal battle to Liberate the Netherlands and were ordered to stop at the Rhineland so the rest of the allies could catch up. It was the first time that British troops were under Command of as Canadian General

As far as the three questions on the three battles on why they were significant to help win our dependence from Britain, there are facts not mentioned that had a key role. Ill give some hints. The Boer War we did something for the first Time as a nation. We all know that Vimy was a victory after the French and Brits failed, but something else was significant besides the tactics that the Canadians developed. And as far as the Scheldt Estuary a a hint would have to do with Canadian Command. Done for the first time and only time. The War of 1812 could also be a small part to help our independence from Britain, But I would put it more as when Canadians ( The Canadians at that time were the French) Brits and natives fought along side against Americans from invasion several times. I really didnt think of that war had much to do with independence from the Brits. Of note as part of our professional development we had a tour of the battlefields in Ontario and Quebec with a guide who was an expert of the war. The way he explained the Battles was incredible. The Battle at Lundy's Lane is still a controversy. Huey Graphite, Roy's Link pretty well sums it up. The hardest most dangerous job in the forces. FIRST ONES IN, LAST ONES OUT. Just to add, within the Combat Engineers you also Have your Airborne, Combat divers, Heavy Equipment Operators and of course JTF engineers if he sticks around a while. Boy did I ever got fooled when I asked if it had anything to do with the front lines and the Navy officer at the recruiting told me no. I never volunteered anything after that , I was always voluntold. As far as becoming an Engineer. I wish him luck and as far as I'm concerned, Best and most unique job in the world. You are special to the Infantry and Armoured. Any other Questions PM me. I also taught and Facilitated SQ courses in Wainwright which your son will do after his recruiting. Well if I have any spelling mistakes sue me Good Nite

Thats why I became a Combat Enginer because I couldn't spell Engineer. Yup your right Boer War. Not the Animal

Oh well I was kind of bored up here. I really dont want to teach anybody anything. Thought that this might be a nice change of pace. Unfortunately I can't relate to any of the BOQ threads since Im not there. But I sure wish I was since we have snow here but no Ice on the lakes. But thanks for your constructive input. CHIMO

As Part of my Seniors Leadership training I had to write with references, a paper on. How has the Canadian Military changed Canadian Society. We had to use 3 examples. The Professor gave examples like -Women in the forces - Francophone's in the forces- Canada and the UN- Human rights in the forces ETC. So I thought that I would write 3 Battles that helped Canada achieve Independance from Britian. So I figured 1. "The Boar War" 2. "Vimy Ridge" (WW1) 3. (WW 2) but what battle if any? Ah HA "The Battle of the Scheldt Estuary" never heard about it till I read about it So my question is. What is so Significant in these battles that helped us to break from Britain for our own Independence? Hint ensure you Google Canadian soldiers, General Crerer and look at more than one reference. You might find some very interesting articles that you probably never heard in your history classes. Its ashamed that they don't teach Canadian history anymore

No problem Gerrit. Love to have a few brewskys with you. Ive always had a hard time being politically correct, seems the kinder gentler army didnt agree with me since off the wall Human Rights infiltraded the military.. There is one thing that I know though, for the Armys sake, Afghanistan had to happen. The military was becoming a passive, snow shoveling, Observing but "cant do anything" peacekeepers with outdated equipment and tactics. Canadas cheapest public servents that relied on food stamps to keep a family. Unfortunately it takes a war to wake up. However for some people, theyll never be grateful for what their fellow country men have sacrificed. Can you imagine Christmas music at Walmarts before rememberance day.