Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion The Water Cooler So, what exactly makes Canada so great?

Now, I'm not Canadian, but I was on the receiving end of a few illegal (you weren't supposed to raise the stick above your knee) slapshots in my high school P.E. days. Suffice it to say, I avoided the goalie position from then on. Prior to that, I thought that's where the glory was.

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No risk, no rewards.

Still, I'm no masochist. You wouldn't catch me in net very often.

Goalies are like drummers: a different breed.

I don't think I've ever had welts quite like those ever since.

I loved playing goal. Didn't have to holler car though. We played in a neighbours tobbaco barn. Even had a decent set of boards up the sides.

Tell me about it! I'm 10-15 minutes away from the falls.
Funny, I've not seen the falls in well over a year and I work and live in the area.
Niagara On The Lake is very special as well. Excellent bike ride between St. Catharines and Niagara Falls via N.O.T.L.

One more thing that makes Canada great, President Barack Obama loves Canada. Finally a U.S president that appreciates a good friend when he sees it. Smart man!

we use the letter "u"

In 3 hours I'm at Axiom's front door

we enjoy going around in circles http://www.roundabouts.ca/orc_webcam.htm
I'm there at least 2 times a day.

...and lastly we've got a very good neighbour

Gotta mention the best fishing in the world too. In Ontario, we are blessed with the most lakes on the planet (around 500,000), great freshwater fishing with so many varieties and beautiful cottage country within hours of the Golden Horseshoe . (give the link a few secs)

Tie die money

I admit to turning my head and looking behind me as soon as I read "CAR !!" Nice one! I'll also add that tennis balls hurt as much as those orange hockey balls once they get wet and freeze.

Some of my best memories come from playing road and pond hockey with my friends. The great part was that people of all ages played together. Nobody thought twice if an adult wanted to play and a kid was welcome in a mostly adult game. You just were not allowed to complain if you got hurt.