Canada Closed until US Gets Covid 19 Under Control

[rideit]

Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups FTMFW

[DanoT]

Costco milk as well.

We have Costco in Canada. You Americans might want to check out the $1.50 hot dog and drink at a Canadian Costco once the border opens b/c its only about $1.15 USD.

[subtle plague]

but what about Hillary's emails

They are full of pedophile pizza pictures.

[Snow Dog]

Canada does not have a lot of guns

On a per capita basis Canada and the US have a similar number of long guns (rifles and shotguns). The big differences are carry permits are hard to come by and firearms must be stored unloaded and locked up in the case of handguns.

It used to be easy to get a wilderness carry permit but the grizzly lobby put a stop to that.

[BCMtnHound]

It used to be easy to get a wilderness carry permit but the grizzly lobby put a stop to that.

I started the conveyance permit process many years ago. Much of the ease depending hugely on the local po-po; if the local detachment chief wasn't on board, or didn't like you personally, forget it. And if you were successful in one community of residence, if you moved you then had to deal with the new detachment (all restricted paperwork had to be submitted to the new detachment where you were moving to and everything had to be signed off before that gun moved residences). Cops don't really like non-cops having one of their primary privileges here.

[liv2ski]

Why would any Canadian want to come to a country with no universal HC inhabited by a war-like race of armed disease ridden conservatives ?

some one had to say it out loud eh

If you're just visiting CA, why would all that matter? My sister and her guy spend about 8 weeks down here golfing in the winter. It isn't so bad.

[The AD]

Here's the real pisser: I just noticed the Blue Jays' series in Seattle is August 13-15. That means people in Vancouver won't be able to drive down for that series as things stand now.

[liv2ski]

Here's the real pisser: I just noticed the Blue Jays' series in Seattle is August 13-15. That means people in Vancouver won't be able to drive down for that series as things stand now.

Huh?

[Thaleia]

When the Jays play in Seattle tons of western Canadians will attend.

[The AD]

When the Jays play in Seattle tons of western Canadians will attend.

Yep. Jays fans always dominate that series.

[altasnob]

I never understood BC's love of the Blue Jays over the Mariners. Even though the Mariners play just a few hours away they rather root for a team that is 4,000 km away. But this thread has opened by eyes to how pathologically nationalistic Canadians are.

[Gcooker]

I miss going to the states, we aren't all scared of the border opening or Americans.

[Ted Striker]

I think the Jays are different because they're Canada's only major league baseball team.

[waxman]

I never understood BC's love of the Blue Jays over the Mariners. Even though the Mariners play just a few hours away they rather root for a team that is 4,000 km away. But this thread has opened by eyes to how pathologically nationalistic Canadians are.

I think it's a Toronto thing (it is the center of the universe after all) like when the Raptors (basketball? I think?) going all "Canada's team' and "we the north" BS and the Leafs when they make the first round of the NHL playoffs.

[josef]

I think it's a Toronto thing (it is the center of the universe after all) like when the Raptors (basketball? I think?) going all "Canada's team' and "we the north" BS and the Leafs when they make the first round of the NHL playoffs.

Does Canada play hockey? I thought that was a Florida thing…?

[rod9301]

I got some fishing customers who brought up this nasty tactical looking shot gun that did not at all look legal but they did their homework and it was allowed, apparently even the CBSA guy was suprised

People who work Forestry can Carry a 5 shot defender for bear protection

Canada does not have a lot of guns

I have to say though that a shotgun against a polar bear charging at 30 miles an hour?

Maybe.

I have a friend the ski guides in Norway and above the polar circle they have to carry a gun.

He never had to use one, but in his opinion, it's 50-50 wether you shoot the bear or he eats you.

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[DanoT]

I have to say though that a shotgun against a polar bear charging at 30 miles an hour?

Maybe.

I have a friend the ski guides in Norway and above the polar circle they have to carry a gun.

He never had to use one, but in his opinion, it's 50-50 wether you shoot the bear or he eats you.

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Its called the Arctic Circle and if carrying a shot gun, it will not loaded with birdshot; likely SSG or a solid slug. In any event bear spray is more effective than a firearm for among other reasons, with bear spray you don't actually need to have accurate aim.

[garyfromterrace]

Why would any Canadian want to come to a country with no universal HC inhabited by a war-like race of armed disease ridden conservatives

Chex mix, garlic rye crisps, and JACKSON FUCKING HOLE, rube.


... Ok also a bunch of awesome folks, Alpental, deserts, surf, sand dunes you can board, big accessable skiable volcanoes, good mexican food and margaritas, fun mtn biking, grand kids, step kids, US open, NYC.... Yeah there' a few pretty good fucking reasons Al.

[grinch]

60% fully vaxxed is now in the rear view mirror. 70 by months end?

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[petey_]

Chex mix, garlic rye crisps, and JACKSON FUCKING HOLE, rube.


... Ok also a bunch of awesome folks, Alpental, deserts, surf, sand dunes you can board, big accessable skiable volcanoes, good mexican food and margaritas, fun mtn biking, grand kids, step kids, US open, NYC.... Yeah there' a few pretty good fucking reasons Al.

D'uh!!? You left out Almond Joy and the Prezzies. Junket? Can a Canukian socialist still buy that stuff in the US?

[sillybunt2]

"In any event bear spray is more effective than a firearm"

Really? Let me know how effective bear spray is on a Polar Bear from your experience. At least they are white so you can see which miniscule portion you blasted with pepper spray as they toss you through the air.

[DanoT]

"In any event bear spray is more effective than a firearm"

Really? Let me know how effective bear spray is on a Polar Bear from your experience. At least they are white so you can see which miniscule portion you blasted with pepper spray as they toss you through the air.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to tell me about the experience when your less than perfect aim fails to stop the bear in its tracks and instead it enrages the bear who doesn't die until after it lands on you, crushing you to death.

OTOH the cloud of bear spray doesn't enrage the bear, instead it causes the bear to stop its charge because it does not want to go further into that cloud of irritant.

[The AD]

If you're unlucky enough to be attacked by a fucking polar bear maybe it's just your time.

[sillybunt2]

Carry a 5 shot defender for bear protection - Seems to match up with what I've read about folks who regularly travel in the arctic where those huge animals eat everything that's not them.

While I've never stared down a Polar bear, I think even Yosemite Sam would have a 20% chance of surviving compared to pepper spray.

[kootenayskier]

I'm willing to bet that the US opens it to Canadians by August 9th as well. I'm not sure what this latest announcement is meant to prove by our administration, other than they're a bunch of idiots.

The issue is coordinating a sensible and applicable policy on proof of vaccination requirements, when many states, including key border states, are fundamentally opposed. The Biden administration seems reasonably well informed, but negotiating with morons in a rigged system can’t be easy.
That the US has the practical means to end the pandemic, and yet is choosing not to out of fealty to an inane ideology, is a massive own goal.