Originally Posted By avromark (This is from a website someone created all about Canada) You know all the words to "If I had a million dollars" by the Barenaked Ladies, even the banter between Steve and Ed. You know what a Robertson screwdriver is. You get excited whenever an American show mentions Canada and make a mental note to talk about it at work the next day You talk about the weather with friend or stranger alike. Back bacon and Kraft dinner are 2 basic food groups. You dismiss all beer under 6% for "the elderly and weak". You participate in ParticipAction! You have been on Speaker's Corner. Bonus points if the Devils Adovocates made fun of you. You have more Canadian Tire money in your house then actual money. You know that Casey and Finnegan are not a wine cooler or celtic group. You can do all the hand actions to "skin-a-mir-rinky-dinky-doo" You know that the Friendly Giant is not a vegetable product line. You perk up when you hear the theme to Hockey Night in Canada. You have memorized the Heritage Foundations "Heritage Moments" including your favourite, "Doctor, I smell burnt toast..." and "KANATA" You know all 4 seasons: Winter, Still Winter, Almost Winter and Construction. You know the French equivilant for "free" "prize" and "no sugar added" thanks to your extensive bilingualism in cereal packaging. You use a tennis ball more for road hockey then tennis. Your 3 favourite spices are salt, pepper and ketchup. Your bring home empty beer cans from your camping in order to get the $.10 refund. You die a little inside if you can't get your Tim's double double every morning. You prefer Smarties to M&M's. Someone steps on your foot accidently. You apologize. Your biggest fear while abroad is that someone will mistake you for an American, so you will be extra polite to prove that you're not. Your milk comes in a bag, and you have one of those "snippy things" to cut off the corners stuck to your fridge. You drink pop, not soda. You swear that you see Alex Trebek grimace everytime a contestant gets a Canadian question wrong, and even if you don't know the answer, you still feel superior to them as they look stupid trying to answer the question. You design your Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit. You remember when Alanis Morrisette was "Too Hot To Hold" Canadian Tire, on any Saturday, is busier then any toy store at Christmas. Your municipality buys a zamboni before a bus. You don't feel the urge to buy maple syrup at an airport. You have 5 recipes for hamburger, but 15 recipes for moose meat. You have more than 3 friends named Gordon. You've defended your property with a lacrosse stick because you don't own a gun. You think the start of deer season should be declared a national holiday. Driving is better in the winter, cause the potholes are filled with snow. You use a red pen on your non Canadian books to add the "u" to color, labor and honor. You know what Thrills are and that they do taste like soap. You actually watch The Gemini Awards, The Genie Awards, and The Juno Awards. You wonder why Stompin' Tom doesn't get his own category in all three. You scream passionately at the television when your favourite Canadian performers are overlooked by their respective academies. You know that mounties don't always "look like that" You watch Much Music constantly in hopes of catching a fleeting glimpse of The Tragically Hip You can drink legally while you're still a teen. You fell safe leaving your children alone with a man in a leotard playing a flute to a chicken. When you have a social problem, you turn to your gov't to fix it, not tell them to stay out of it! You don't know or care what the fuss is with Cuba, it's a cheap place to travel to, and no Americans. You never miss "Coach's Corner" You spend sleepless nights wondering if Peter Mansbridge and Wendy Mesley will ever find they blissful love they once had. You remember "Jodie" form "Today's Special" and wonder why you always see her reading the news on CBC. You really miss the ongoing saga of Jacques and William. Did they ever escape those soldiers? And what about the girls? You think "Ed the Sock" is funny. The local paper covers national news on 2 pages, but requires 6 pages for hockey. You fly into a rage at a Los Angeles 7-11 because they don't sell Coffee Crisp. You plug your car in overnight. Whenever you hear the word "car", you have to stop yourself from involuntarily reaching back for a hockey net You read, rather then scanned this list, and found yourself agreeing with at least one point.
Originally Posted By AZDLDad Your first word spoken is "Eh" Coinage is struck with the Latin motto - "E Pluribus, Maximus Unum" which translated means "Out of many, the Great One" in honor of the most holy Wayne Gretzky!
Originally Posted By mickeymeg <<You read, rather then scanned this list, and found yourself agreeing with at least one point.>> Um... is it bad that I am guilty of about 90% of this list at one time or another. And I miss Casey and Finnigan and the Friendly Giant =)
Originally Posted By avromark Um lets see Mario Lemeuix, Gordy Howe, Rocket Richard.... hmmm Greatest One Sure. And Greenbrier PS won against us, oh wait they never did (Wayne's school). Varardi is a bus route.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe I was driving by Bobby's house yesterday and leaning against his back door entry was a hockey stick with a note attached. I wasn't thinking for a second and then I remembered he's a Canadian and people are always hitting him up to sign their hockey stuff for auctions and charities etc. A hockey stick at a golf community!!> It has to be a Candadian.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad You know...the bomb....as in AWESOME! Never heard that? It's awesome, cool, nice, on and on... you have politicans and sports stars living there, so it must be really nice. Good Job on the Sable by the way joe !
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Not the BOMB that Mr. rich PEACHY got! I had to settle for a car that everyone here at the Ridge thinks an au pair owns as we have many here. I NEVER heard that Chris>bomb--I like it. What's your house look like as the ones on the site were scary they were so beautiful. Not to betray my New England Plymouth roots, but being a man of history, I LOVE that Southern architecture as does my HGTV wife. She would love to be in one of those babies especially for under a mill.
Originally Posted By avromark Hey i've gotten my money out of my car, My first Taurus died with over 300k on it, I paid 1000 for it. This Taurus is a significant step up it was under 9500 and she's well over 200k now. I purchased a Camry (newer then the Taurus that replaced it) I got less then 88k out of it before it died at 168k, it cost me well over double my current Taurus, it's also cost me more in repairs. At least the tranny only gave up twice on me.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe av---I've had foreign for decades but thought I'd take a flyer here with the right price, a dealership who guarantees everything for 36K so.........
Originally Posted By avromark My parents had a 92 Mazda, they sold it when it had 244k on it, we still see it on the roads around here (ours was white, the front bumper was suffering from cow-itis (black under the white, peeling white paint) The point was even in "good" cars their are lemons.
Originally Posted By avromark My parents also had a 92 Mazda, they sold it when it had 244k on it, we still see it on the roads around here (ours was white, the front bumper was suffering from cow-itis (black under the white, peeling white paint) The point was even in "good" cars their are lemons.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe I figure an 05 with only 18K miles. How can I go wrong? Being in insurance I know almost every car person on the cape and in this dealership, I know EVERYONE, so they really are bending over to guarantee NO problems.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Av--Aren't tauruses and sables the same? Fords and Mercuries the same?
Originally Posted By avromark Yeah, but I can't get the Sable here, your Sable has a more upscale look but basically everythings the same, same electronic climate control, same MACH stereo, same 6 disc CD-changer, same power pedals, seats, lumbar, same leather wheel basically, same traction control, same Duratec 3.0L (too bad it wasn't more powerful but at least it runs on regular), same trip computer unit. Same electrochromatic mirror with compass. In 05 did they still put 2 sunvisors per side? Don't you love how the thing has a nice klaxon if you drive away without buckling? Yours looks like mine, but mines 5 years older. This ones Silver, my Camry was beige, the old Taurus was green. I liked the green best heh.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe You're scaring me Av as you know more about the car we pick up at 10 tomorrow than I do. WOW! Ours is white and average looking as I can't tell cars apart that well. My wife just said to do consumer report as she walked by but I said I'd ask this LPer? Well av is it reliable????????? It does have a ton of electronics which hopefully I can figure out if I don't have to cut and paste anything?
Originally Posted By avromark Heh I tend to obsess over a few topics of interest, just ask Miss Candice If yours is a Sable you may have part cloth part leather seats, or maybe all leather. I haven't had many problems with mine. On Taurus boards the biggest thing they say you have to worry about is the transmission, many have coolers. Like all automatics in mid sizes, after you back up don't shift into drive before you stop. Just make sure you do your fuel changes. If you change your oil at a lube place make sure you use 5W20 (It should say that on the cap), in winter when it's very cold be sure to use the Engine Block Heater. (Plug your car in) It'll save on gas, it'll also mean your car will be warm much faster. The heated mirrors are tied into the rear defogger so if you have ice on your mirrors they'll clear as fast as the rear window. The 00+ have a very comfy ride, they handle well enough for normal driving, but it's not the #1 sedan to pick for more agressive driving. Braking, if you're used to 4 wheel disc Accords, you may want to give a lil more room. As well like most Fords or GM's the pedals are a bit sensitive. No telescopic wheel, but it does have power pedals, so if your arms aren't reaching right, move them in/out to suit. Lumbar on mine is the thing on the front of the drivers seat (makes the lower back lumbar either "harder" or "softer" by moving that part of the seat in or out) They got rid of the pen holder on the console though, I miss that. It should still have 2 visors per side, so when it's sunny you can put the normal visor out to the side, then just flip the secondary one down for the front windshield. (Until you tint your side windows if it's legal there) I haven't really had problems with mine. Aside from normal maintenance. Compared to vans and SUV's it does get stuck in the snow a bit easier.
