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4th November 13, 11:44 AM
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Not knowing anything about Canada, I must admit that I am kind of surprised that the Canadian military wore them for things besides their band formations.
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4th November 13, 12:17 PM
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Last edited by dakuda; 4th November 13 at 12:56 PM.
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4th November 13, 12:41 PM
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4th November 13, 12:52 PM
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And this still from the 2011 granting of Freedom of the City
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4th November 13, 12:55 PM
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4th November 13, 03:06 PM
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 Originally Posted by Kalok Sundancer
Not knowing anything about Canada, I must admit that I am kind of surprised that the Canadian military wore them for things besides their band formations.
Canada is very much and very genuinely Scottish in much of its history, people & culture.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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4th November 13, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Father Bill
Canada is very much and very genuinely Scottish in much of its history, people & culture.
I learned something new today. My day is complete....hehehe Seriously though. That is really cool
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4th November 13, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Kalok Sundancer
I learned something new today. My day is complete....hehehe Seriously though. That is really cool
Well, our founding Prime Minister was Sir John Alexander MacDonald, followed by Alexander MacKenzie, and don't forget that one of our easternmost provinces is "Nova Scotia." I could go on.... 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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30th November 13, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Kalok Sundancer
Not knowing anything about Canada, I must admit that I am kind of surprised that the Canadian military wore them for things besides their band formations.
It would appear that many things about Canada would surprise many people.
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30th November 13, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Farmer Jones
It would appear that many things about Canada would surprise many people.
Like 'beer fridges'
I'd never heard of them, and when Canadians told me about them I thought they were pulling my leg.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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