Shaun Groves
I’m headed to Canada for a week. A whole week up there with Downhere (that’s just too easy) and High Valley. I’m just the opener and the guy who comes out and talks about Compassion during the show. Which means I’ll have loads of time each night to just sit and listen to good music.
We’re out West. Where it’s “warm” dontcha know? A mere 20 degrees. That’s Fahrenfreakingheit, my American friends. Eh?
Lots more making fun of Canadian speak this week, I promise. You betcha.
To psyche myself up for a week away from my family and the feeling in my toes, how ’bout a list of awesome things about Canada.
1. bacon
2. Shania Twain
3. Alanis Morissette
4. the world’s largest coastline
5. only three people per square kilometer, which means a bigger share of the…
6. bacon
7. Rick Moranis and that other guy
8. Keanu Reeves in The Matrix, but not The Lake House
9. John Candy, who looked like he loved him some…
10. bacon
Celsius, here I come.
NancyTyler says:
People are always unnerved when they ask me what my favorite food is and I say BACON. I say it just like that. I say BACON because BACON is GOOOOD.
You uh, follow the BACON blog, don’t you?
http://baconshow.blogspot.com/
If you’re nice to me, someday I will buy you one of those fancy BACON chocolate bars from New York. They’re like seven bucks apiece so you will need to be really nice to me.
Karen B says:
uh yah…BACON
Michael Levitt says:
Don’t forget Tim Hortons aka Canadian Crack.
…and bacon. Toss in a Beaver or a moose, and you’ll be well on your way.
Blessings on your travels!
Signed,
American living in Canada
Stretch Mark Mama says:
Say ‘hi’ to the evergreens. From inside, of course.
Cara says:
I don’t see anything about poutine on your list. That’s french fries smothered in cheese curds and gravy. It’s great with a side of bacon. We’re on our way to matching America in the obesity epidemic. 😉
Monday will be warm with a high of 9 degrees. You should be able to feel your toes just fine. It’s too bad you couldn’t have come in January when we gets highs of -35 with wind that will blow you over. Maybe next year.
Jason says:
Dave Thomas is that other guy with Rick Moranis, eh! 😉
Rea says:
Awww….don’t make fun of the Canucks! They’re so nice!
Remember…they’re actually letting you into the country! 😉
Beth says:
Our pastor is from the frozen north and he’s awesome! Quite the hockey player too don’tcha know!
Carly says:
Welcome, eh!
Though I do feel the need to point out that no Canadian I know (and since I live here I do know a fair many, though probably not your brother’s uncle’s best friend’s sister’s nanny living in Toronto) says “you betcha” and “don’tcha know”.
I’ve travelled a lot in the States and certainly noticed the lovely folks in Minnesota using those expressions a fair bit.
Regardless, I hope you have a warm welcome, find compassion for many, many children, and keep your toes toasty warm. Try a beaver tail while you’re oot and aboot, eh?!
Stretch Mark Mama says:
My neighbor grew up in MN and does a great ‘you betcha’ routine.
Carly says:
I spent 5 weeks in Minnesota training for a ministry group I travelled with for year in my youth. I stayed with a lovely family who, through their care and love, blessed my whole year! I love Minnesota!
Jenn says:
Wish you were coming a little farther west! Make sure you go to Banff when you’re in Calgary. It’s definitely one of the best things about Canada!!
Aimee says:
Welcome to Canada! Saw the concert last night in Sherwood Park, Alberta. It was awesome!! We could have listend to you sing for a whole lot longer. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.
keith says:
11. Everything in this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIrmPEyt0Nc
Meredith says:
My roommate senrior year of college was Canadian. I never saw her eat bacon. I’m just saying.
Would you mind taking a picture of the Mounted Calvary? That might the only reason I feel compelled to migrate north… and pledge allegiance to their uniform. I MEAN flag!
Leah says:
In the words of Gus from Canadian Bacon,
“Canadians are always dreaming up a lotta ways to ruin our lives. The metric system, for the love of God! Celsius! Neil Young! “
Dawn~Canada says:
See, it’s not so bad up here. You didn’t like Keanu in The Lake House? Huh. Oh well, at least you like our bacon.
April says:
Northern Wisconsin/the UP of Michigan is another great place for “you betchas.” But there’s none of that “aboat” business there. 🙂