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Post by AussieMeg on Jun 30, 2014 22:03:26 GMT
I just thought i would take advantage of the time difference and be the first one to say....... Happy Canada Day!
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Post by quiltz on Jun 30, 2014 22:08:56 GMT
Thank you. Hopefully the sun will shine and the fireworks will be beautiful.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jun 30, 2014 22:14:32 GMT
Now that I've looked up the time difference I realise I am way too early LOL!
It is 8:15am on 1st July here, but still only 6:15 pm on 30th June in Ontario and 3:15pm in Vancouver.
I thought it may have been at least midnight.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jun 30, 2014 22:16:54 GMT
It's 7:46 in Newfoundland.
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Post by peajays on Jun 30, 2014 22:18:39 GMT
Thanks! They are calling for thunder storms here tomorrow, hope it clears up for fireworks!
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Post by penny on Jun 30, 2014 22:36:42 GMT
Aussiemeg, I have a couple friends in AU and we love trying to do the time difference math and stretching out birthdays and holidays to last the whole 38(?) hours...lol  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by Nanner on Jun 30, 2014 22:38:58 GMT
Thanks, Aussiemeg!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 22:45:52 GMT
I will gladly take your early wishes!
What is Australia's national holiday/birthday celebration?
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Post by scrapperdee on Jun 30, 2014 23:46:36 GMT
It's the thought that counts! Thanks for remembering.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 1, 2014 2:13:35 GMT
Ashley, Australia Day is on 26th January, and it is a public holiday. It is the day that the First Fleet (from Britain) arrived here to colonise Australia. There are people (such as myself) who are conflicted on celebrating this day, due to the adverse effect that white settlement had on the indigenous population. It is also called Invasion Day by some people. Also, a lot of people don't want to celebrate our convict past!
I prefer to celebrate ANZAC Day on 25th April as our national holiday. ANZAC = Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the day that our troops landed at Gallipoli in 1915. It has become a national day of remembrance for all who have served in every war.
How's that for a history lesson LOL!
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Post by leannec on Jul 1, 2014 2:30:52 GMT
Ashley, Australia Day is on 26th January, and it is a public holiday. It is the day that the First Fleet (from Britain) arrived here to colonise Australia. There are people (such as myself) who are conflicted on celebrating this day, due to the adverse effect that white settlement had on the indigenous population. It is also called Invasion Day by some people. Also, a lot of people don't want to celebrate our convict past! I prefer to celebrate ANZAC Day on 25th April as our national holiday. ANZAC = Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the day that our troops landed at Gallipoli in 1915. It has become a national day of remembrance for all who have served in every war. How's that for a history lesson LOL! Hey, my birthday is April 25th  I can see why you would rather celebrate that ... thanks for the Happy Canada Day wishes  Leanne |
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Post by wiipii2 on Jul 1, 2014 2:40:02 GMT
thanks! Its 7:39pm here in Vancouver so I'll happily take it as my first Canada day greeting!
Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canucks!
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Post by mom22girls on Jul 1, 2014 7:50:51 GMT
Happy Canada Day from the east coast where it is too early!
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Post by ModChick on Jul 1, 2014 7:59:38 GMT
Happy Canada Day! Should be a scorcher her in BC and we'll be heading to the celebrations at the beach. It's so crowded though we don't usually stay too long. I don't think my 9 yr old will make it for the fireworks though but that's okay. He just can't stay awake that long. Maybe next year.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 1, 2014 8:31:34 GMT
... I prefer to celebrate ANZAC Day on 25th April as our national holiday. ANZAC = Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the day that our troops landed at Gallipoli in 1915. It has become a national day of remembrance for all who have served in every war... Me too. In NZ our national day (Waitangi Day) is too political. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2014 8:44:11 GMT
Happy Canada Day to all the Canadians,hope you have a lovely day.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 1, 2014 9:06:26 GMT
Happy Canada Day |
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 1, 2014 9:44:21 GMT
Happy Canada Day to all Canadians. Have a lovely day and enjoy the fireworks! |
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Post by sweetprincess.kim on Jul 1, 2014 11:59:15 GMT
Happy Canada Day! Still more rain here, it's supposed to let up this evening.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 18:37:22 GMT
Thanks, Meg! I've heard of ANZAC day before, but not Australia Day. I know someone from Australia and have heard about the horrible aboriginal people's issues (we have a lot of the same issues here in Canada), so I totally understand your conflict.
Canada Day celebrates the day Canada became a country, so while I'm sure there's tonnes of yucky history tied up in that event, it's not the same as celebrating an "invasion" day.
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Post by fruitysuet on Jul 2, 2014 18:51:33 GMT
I hope all the Canadian peas had a fun day of celebrations.
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