Happy Canada Day!

When we lived in Halifax it was always so much fun to celebrate the birthdays of the two greatest nations on earth at the same time.



I love Canada. In honor of the day, here is a list of things I miss.

*Free healthcare and not having to deal with insurance companies. (Maybe I'm selfish, but at least I'm honest.)
*Bulk Barn
*Superstore cookies.
*Halifax Ward
*All my maritime friends.
*Celebrating Thanksgiving twice.
*Mild summers.
*Dollarama
*Vegetarian sections at the grocery stores.
*The way maritimers are so good at recycling.
*The Pediatric Endocrinology clinic at the IWK.
*Fabricville

Here is what I don't miss:

*Dorthea and her "Man". (If you lived on Harlington Crescent, you know what I'm talking about!)
*Buying milk in plastic bags.

Happy birthday, Canada, and thank you for a great 4 years!

Comments

Channynba said…
Those are some really great things about Canada.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 10:59:00 AM
The Full Nelson said…
I think free health care is on the top of my list too!!
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:31:00 PM
Christy Jones said…
I miss it too!! I definantly miss superstores cookies and the free healthcare!!! I also miss Nanmo bars
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:35:00 PM
Lis Drage said…
I love how Halifax ward AND your maritime friends came AFTER superstore cookies (and the bulk barn)....Free healthcare, that's pretty amazing....but bulk food and cookies? ouch lol.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:30:00 PM
Liz said…
We miss you too! I can always send some cookies to you. Just let me know when and how much.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:42:00 PM
Jackie O said…
You are truly Canadaian!!!! and we miss you lots!!! Come home soon
Friday, July 03, 2009 3:46:00 PM
Jackie O said…
OOOOOps....I mean...CANADIAN!!!
I forgot to spell check!!
Friday, July 03, 2009 3:48:00 PM
WCreativeDesigns said…
Oh I'll send you cookies anytime just let me know. They're the best. The Halifax Ward misses you tooo, or at least I do. I was remeniscing aobut our weekend getaway scrapbooking at the cabin. How much fun that was. sigh...... Happy fourth of July to you.
Saturday, July 04, 2009 7:35:00 PM
Julie and Nate said…
Tami,
I'm still waiting to see the pictures of your girls dresses that you made! I'm sure they're darling. :)
Sunday, July 05, 2009 7:18:00 PM
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