NWFlyer 2 #26 November 10, 2005 QuoteWhat's the last letter of the alphabet? Zed. QuoteYou know where to find us ... hang a left at Byron and you'll be in Canada ... Why would I go all the way down to California first when the Blaine crossing is only 178 kilometres away? Quotewe'll probably be on the Chesterfield. It would be an hono(u)r to assist with the taste-testing. See, I can talk Canadian! I even went curling once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #27 November 10, 2005 QuoteFor a Canadian YOUR spelling sucks ... it's TOQUE! Go easy on him... he's probably assimilated already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #28 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteFor a Canadian YOUR spelling sucks ... it's TOQUE! Go easy on him... he's probably assimilated already. Michele, I am deepley dissapointed... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuque Further sources: Bob and DougRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #29 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhat's the last letter of the alphabet? Zed. Such a smarty pants! QuoteQuoteYou know where to find us ... hang a left at Byron and you'll be in Canada ... Why would I go all the way down to California first when the Blaine crossing is only 178 kilometres away? Because in the world of LP, Byron is NEXT DOOR to Canada (you didn't get out much when you were there, did you??) QuoteIt would be an hono(u)r to assist with the taste-testing. See, I can talk Canadian! I even went curling once! Hehehehe ... she said "on her" ... 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #30 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteFor a Canadian YOUR spelling sucks ... it's TOQUE! Go easy on him... he's probably assimilated already. Michele, I am deepley dissapointed... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuque Further sources: Bob and Doug Damn Frenchman got me on that one ... Edited to add ... and Remi, it's Michelle 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #31 November 10, 2005 QuoteDamn Frenchman got me on that one ... Well, he still spelled "deeply" wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #32 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteDamn Frenchman got me on that one ... Well, he still spelled "deeply" wrong. And Michelle ... 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #33 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteFor a Canadian YOUR spelling sucks ... it's TOQUE! Go easy on him... he's probably assimilated already. Michele, I am deepley dissapointed... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuque Further sources: Bob and Doug Further sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toque QuoteCanadian variant The spelling "toque" (IPA /tuk/) is often used for the hat more properly known as the tuque, an originally French-Canadian woolen hat worn in winter. This "fashion" originated when coureurs des bois kept their woollen nightcaps on for warmth during cold winter days. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary regards the two words as being etymologically unrelated, with the "toque" spelling for this type of hat being as a result of assimilation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #34 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteDamn Frenchman got me on that one ... Well, he still spelled "deeply" wrong. And Michelle ... If we want me to spell even more words incorrectly, I can try! PS: sorry Michelle... And I wont even attemt to spell that other woman's name Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #35 November 10, 2005 QuoteBecause in the world of LP, Byron is NEXT DOOR to Canada (you didn't get out much when you were there, did you??) I was kinda gettin' busy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #36 November 10, 2005 QuoteFurther sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toque -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canadian variant The spelling "toque" (IPA /tuk/) is often used for the hat more properly known as the tuque, an originally French-Canadian woolen hat worn in winter. This "fashion" originated when coureurs des bois kept their woollen nightcaps on for warmth during cold winter days. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary regards the two words as being etymologically unrelated, with the "toque" spelling for this type of hat being as a result of assimilation So who is assimilated now? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #37 November 10, 2005 Quote If we want me to spell even more words incorrectly, I can try! PS: sorry Michelle... And I wont even attemt to spell that other woman's name You suckin' up there buttercup?? No worries! You're French ... I'll forgive you this time. 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #38 November 10, 2005 QuoteSo who is assimilated now? I guess it just depends on whether you consider yourself more French or Canadian or ... Arizonian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #39 November 10, 2005 The sad part is, I suck at spelling just as badly in French! lolRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #40 November 10, 2005 Quote The sad part is, I suck at spelling just as badly in French! lol Keep forgetting those little accents ...? 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #41 November 10, 2005 QuoteKeep forgetting those little accents ...? Naaa... its all those conjugaisons that get me.... Does it take a S in the subjonctif or not??? PS: Canadian invasion in Jan?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #42 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteKeep forgetting those little accents ...? Naaa... its all those conjugaisons that get me.... Does it take a S in the subjonctif or not??? PS: Canadian invasion in Jan? Alas, probably not. But I have been told by my boss that I have to take the 19 days vacation owing from LAST year so if you could kindly send me a large bag of money, I would consider visiting! 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #43 November 10, 2005 Quoteso if you could kindly send me a large bag of money, Damm.. I used my last large bag yesterday... Sory! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
