Guest Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hi guys. As a lot of current forum members already know, the forum has quite a few international friends who contribute here on the Coopers forum. It's very easy to forget sometimes through the pure text of a forum, that these are REAL people in REAL places around the globe. I know I'm guilty of that. [whistling Anyways, I've done a little digging on the area that Canadian Eh!L currently resides in & thought a few of you might be interested in some of the basic things I found. The Canuck resides in Golden, British Columbia, Canada, very close to the famed "Rocky Mountains". As you can imagine at this time of year, it is very cold. The weather forecasts for the next 10 days range in highs of -2\xb0C to -8\xb0C. Overnight lows range from -7\xb0C to -15\xb0C. The area this time of year seems to also hover in the 80%+ humidity zone. Precipitation forecasts an average of 20% chance of either rain or snow over the next 10 days. Basically damn hard, rugged country! On a more humorous note, some of the surrounding peaks/mountains have some interesting names. For example... Frigg Tower Frigg E1 Frigate Mountain (I'm guessing they were named after someone yelled, "Frig it's F****** cold here!!") [lol] Blanket Mountain & Blanket Creek Park (are self explanatory) Potential Golden, BC slang you should know.. Loonie - The common name for the Canadian one-dollar coin. Toonie - The common name for the Canadian two-dollar coin. Two-Four - A blue-collar term for a case of 24 beers. Mickey - A flask-sized bottle of hard liquor. Chinook - (Pronounced "shinook" in some areas) A warm, dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies across Alberta and the prairies. Chinooks can cause the temperature to rise by 20\xb0F to 40\xb0F within 15 minutes. Poutine - (pronounced poo-TEEN) French fries served with cheese curds, and covered in gravy. Originated in Quebec but now prevalent across Canada.(Awesome delicious heart attack in a bowl. You aren't Canadian until you've played some hockey and stopped for some poutine and beer.) Boonie-bouncing - Going through the bush or on logging roads driving quads, bikes, or trucks for fun and noise. Bones - Dollars. "That cost me 50 bones." Tantoaster - Big storm. ...just to name a few. On a personal note, I am interested in whether Canadian Eh!L is a Firepit BBQ Smokehouse, a Jita's Cafe, or The Kicking Horse Grill kinda guy? (He'll know what I mean!) [biggrin] I enjoyed the read on all things BC, & now have a new found appreciation for what you deal with from day to day. I'm not gonna call ya "Canuck" anymore, I think I'll call ya "Skookum" from now on. [rightful] Anthony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Gone Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 G'day Beerlust Fascinating stuff and good on you for taking the time to check out (not stalk) a fellow forum poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Yeah it is quite interesting Lusty. I will save you some time though; don't bother researching Penrith [alien] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 He definitely lives out in the middle of no where. I know how he feels about the cold We just got about 12-15 inches of snow last night and the cold weather is just getting here. It is not unusual to hit -20f at night and only 0 during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Stuff that for a joke. [lol] I think I'll stay where I am, daytime temps during winter around 20-22C (70ish in F) much nicer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 G'day Beerlust That's some pretty interesting stuff old cocky. You do like your research. Did you know our old mate Ned comes from Ulladulla. Mate I like to hear about the foreign legion here but Ned he comes from God's own country. I could just picture myself over in Ulladulla gettin' on the turps with Ned. No way I'm gettin on the turps with any snoozer in Canada or anywhere where its cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey .. eh! yes it is gods country i live on 80 acres (77 of which is virtually national park) i sit on my verandah and look at the mountains and feel quite lucky[biggrin] [cool] couple more beers im feeling quite[cool] then last few beers im without doubt feeling[crying] [lol] and i got abit of hospital to do soon BUT when im back your more than welcome to get on the turps with me here at Ulladulla......awesome place.[biggrin] p.s that offer extends to all of you regulars on here...your all more than welcome...why offer extends to canada as well., cheers all..oops and ireland also lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Hey Lusty, Thank's for showing some interest in my little corner of the world.[cool] I really am lucky to live in such a beautiful, grand and laid back sorta' place. Most of us around here know how lucky we are which makes for a happy, friendly, fun and safe place to live. I work in the mountains and forests everyday and get a real healthly taste of the outdoors. Summer or winter, rain, snow or sunshine, it all has it's momment of hardships but if you are prepare and dressed for whatever Mother Nature has in store for you then everything will be... Golden![cool] I'd have to say that I'm a Jita's Cafe man out of those three. My SWMBO used to work there and can make a mean sandwich[love] ! The nickname "Skookum" is a noble one I think. I hope I can live up to that one. Thanks![cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hey Lusty, If you are still interested in what I'm doing over here in the G.W.N. here's a couple of links to the places that I work for. Lumberjack Chad& Bird watching Chad Any one want to come for a float? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeD Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I'm with Canadian Eh!L, living in Canada. I'm currently residing in Toronto, Ontario on the East coast. I lived in BC in Vancouver for 6 months last year loved and I'm now enjoying the East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Welcome Blake, I used to live near TO. I did my highschool years in Oshawa[crying] . I wouldn't say is the east coast, though! There's got to be 1000+km's before you could taste salt water to the east[innocent] ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeD Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Welcome Blake, I used to live near TO. I did my highschool years in Oshawa[crying] . I wouldn't say is the east coast, though! There's got to be 1000+km's before you could taste salt water to the east[innocent] ! Haha, yea but it's as far East as I've been in Canada. I dunno if you'd happen to know where I can get Coopers Kit from in the Toronto area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Blake, Try your major grocery store. A&P?[unsure] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeD Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Blake, Try your major grocery store. A&P?[unsure] I can't see any, there is one in Hamilton but I don't own a car so it's hard to get there and I'm not sure if they will deliver it. It's to expensive to buy from home or even buy from America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Blake, A&P was just a suggestion. I would say any big chain grocery store will stock it. I pay $17.99/can[w00t]. It's not cheap, I try to stock up when it goes on sale. This is a big reason I have move to all-grain.[joyful] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeD Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Blake, A&P was just a suggestion. I would say any big chain grocery store will stock it. I pay $17.99/can[w00t]. It's not cheap, I try to stock up when it goes on sale. This is a big reason I have move to all-grain.[joyful] I've ended up sourcing a similar kit to the Coopers gear at a local home wine making store. They sell all the Coopers beer ingredients so it will be a good start for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ohh Nooooooo, I've unknowingly setup a Canadian hotline! [lol] Only kidding. [biggrin] Welcome to the forum BlakeD. [happy] Anthony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeD Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ohh Nooooooo' date=' I've unknowingly setup a Canadian hotline! [lol'] Only kidding. [biggrin] Welcome to the forum BlakeD. [happy] Anthony. I'm Australian :) I just live in Canada now. You could say I'm infiltrating [ninja] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 I'm Australian :) I just live in Canada now. You could say I'm infiltrating Hmmm...what's to say you're not a Canuck trying to infiltrate? [ninja] [lol] On a more serious note, so what are you brewing at the moment over there Blake? & aren't you cold??!! [lol] Anthony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeD Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm Australian :) I just live in Canada now. You could say I'm infiltrating Hmmm...what's to say you're not a Canuck trying to infiltrate? [ninja] [lol] On a more serious note, so what are you brewing at the moment over there Blake? & aren't you cold??!! [lol] Anthony. Well I am trying to get my permanent residency sorted out so who knows [biggrin] I'm not brewing anything at the moment, I haven't since I left home, I have only just settled down now and found a place to live for over a year so I can start. Trying to source ingredients and equipment. The cold isn't to bad, sure beats the 44 degrees in Sydney last week. I'll take minus any day of the week now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 The cold isn't to bad' date=' sure beats the 44 degrees in Sydney last week. I'll take minus any day of the week now.[/quote'] Atta boy Blake! Way to man up![biggrin] [bandit] [alien] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm Australian :) I just live in Canada now. You could say I'm infiltrating Hmmm...what's to say you're not a Canuck trying to infiltrate? [ninja] [lol] On a more serious note, so what are you brewing at the moment over there Blake? & aren't you cold??!! [lol] Anthony. Well I am trying to get my permanent residency sorted out so who knows [biggrin] I'm not brewing anything at the moment, I haven't since I left home, I have only just settled down now and found a place to live for over a year so I can start. Trying to source ingredients and equipment. The cold isn't to bad, sure beats the 44 degrees in Sydney last week. I'll take minus any day of the week now. next thing youll be playing hockey [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 The cold isn't to bad' date=' sure beats the 44 degrees in Sydney last week. I'll take minus any day of the week now.[/quote'] Atta boy Blake! Way to man up![biggrin] [bandit] [alien] you can stop poaching our blokes too Chad lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Look Ned. We don't want all you blokes over here. All you Aussies seem to do is get drunk, poach our fresh tracks (ski out all the fresh snow) and TRY to style all our ladies![biggrin] You're nothing but trouble over here![lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Look Ned. We don't want all you blokes over here. All you Aussies seem to do is get drunk' date=' poach our fresh tracks (ski out all the fresh snow) and [b']TRY[/b] to style all our ladies![biggrin] You're nothing but trouble over here![lol] ive never tried to style a lady yet lol[lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 You probably would if had a few Canadian Ladies around to style(no offence to your SWMBO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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