Happy Canada Day 150

[Rocky]

Happy Canada Day 150 to the few Canadians here on the forum.
150 years ago today we peacefully became a nation. That's a pretty short time compared to most nations.
Unlike our good friends to the south we remained under British rule until 1867 and then quietly signed the document that began the confederation of the provinces and regions that is now Canada.
Also unlike our good friends to the south we had no wild west or indian wars. We didn't have any Jesse James', Billy The Kid's, Wild Bill Hickok's or Wyatt Earp's.
The Northwest Mounted Police went west first to establish law and order, followed by the settlers.
It was all very peaceful and dull compared to the Americans

Unfortunately, it's also going to be a wet weekend here on the coast so our Canada Day ride and BBQ has been cancelled for the first time in the 21 years I've been with the club.

 

[otherwise]

High summer, ride like me, don't let a little rain stop you.

 

[keystiger]

Happy Canada Day--------- Otherwise----- uhm------ eat a sandwich

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

Have a great day Rocky, sorry us Brits left a little too much of Britain with you.

 

[DaveM]

Have a great day all our Canadian members

 

[Rocky]

Have a great day Rocky, sorry us Brits left a little too much of Britain with you.

many British values and traditions exist to this day and are with us every day - including rain.
Same for Scottish since many immigrants settled here. Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland.
BTW, I walked on that bridge and rode on a double-decker bus.
Tower bridge too - which is much more interesting.

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

Nova Scotia is Latin for New Scotland.
That's interesting, I didn't know that.

Maybe one day Rocky you can walk across the bridges again ??

 

[hemibee]

I'm a little late. . . Happy 150th Canada Day!!!