Smart Canadian
Mar 14, 2013 07:02:58 #
O Canada!
The Michaels family owned a small farm in Canada, just yards away from the North Dakota border.
Their land had been the subject of a minor dispute between the United States and Canada for generations.
Mrs. Michaels, who had just celebrated her ninetieth birthday, lived on the farm with her son and three grandchildren.
One day, her son came into her room holding a letter. "I just got some news, Mom," he said. "The government has come to an agreement with the people in Washington. They've decided that our land is really part of the United States. We have the right to approve or disapprove of the agreement. What do you think?"
"What do I think?" his mother said. "Jump at it! Call them right now and tell them we accept! I don't think I could stand another one of those Canadian winters!"
Sarge69
The Michaels family owned a small farm in Canada, just yards away from the North Dakota border.
Their land had been the subject of a minor dispute between the United States and Canada for generations.
Mrs. Michaels, who had just celebrated her ninetieth birthday, lived on the farm with her son and three grandchildren.
One day, her son came into her room holding a letter. "I just got some news, Mom," he said. "The government has come to an agreement with the people in Washington. They've decided that our land is really part of the United States. We have the right to approve or disapprove of the agreement. What do you think?"
"What do I think?" his mother said. "Jump at it! Call them right now and tell them we accept! I don't think I could stand another one of those Canadian winters!"
Sarge69
Mar 14, 2013 07:43:48 #
I am for no more Canadian Winters. But I would not want to have those Sink Holes in my back yard! ;)
Mar 14, 2013 07:43:51 #
I am for no more Canadian Winters. But I would not want to have those Sink Holes in my back yard! ;)
Mar 15, 2013 09:27:39 #
Thanks Sarge-I just foward that one to my Son-In-Law from Lignite, North Dakota. I even changed the name to fit them. They just moved back to Minot N.D. from Virginia, it's just about as cold there. I think they still have about 18" of snow, & the kids have to have snowpants, winter coats, hats with earmuffs, & overshoes on, before they can even get on the bus. School Rules-& they only live less than a mile from the school-Lol
Mar 15, 2013 11:03:09 #
shutterbug65
Loc: Oakville, Canada
Well Sarge69, those cold winters are not as hard to take. I am not sure I would like to trade it for the Hurricanes ravaging the Southern states, the Tornados that rip up the mid west, the forest fires that foothills of California, and the rain storms that drown the East Coast and the sweltering heat along the Gulf coast. LOL.
Mar 16, 2013 01:56:01 #
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