Scantlings

Lin was amazingly nice to fetch me and mail me a CANADA rugby shirt - it's by far the nicest in my collection (even better than my All Blacks one).

But, now WHAT AM I TO DO. It appears that CANADA & the US will be nose-to-nose, skate-to-skate and stick-to-stick and I can't jolly well show up at my YC with a CANADA rugby shirt on!!

I'm thinkin' a friendly wager is in order - after all, there's real national pride on the line here!

I'd never wager against a lady, and Lin is a true lady. My momma didn't raise no ill-mannered boor. But it sure seems that the CANADA Scantlingers and the US Scantlingers should figure out some way to get a bet down on this match! Maybe it's who buys the beer at Kim's launching? Something good for us all like that.

BeauV wrote: Maybe it's who buys the beer at Kim's launching?

wait...wahttya mean Maybe??

How are you going to get the US team to buy beer for Kim's launch?

A timely post Beau! My boss (Yank) and another designer in my office (Canuck) have wagered that whichever team wins, the loser has to sing the winners national anthem at lunch time in the shop lunch room. This will be fun.

I like the singing idea! Perhaps the loosing country's Scantlingers need to sing the other countries national anthem and post the video of it here! That should be hilarious!!!

If we lose do we sing the "Official English" or "Official French" version??

I only know the English version:

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

I can't pronounce much of the French version:

Ô Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

kimbottles wrote:If we lose do we sing the "Official English" or "Official French" version??

I only know the English version:

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

I can't pronounce much of the French version:

Ô Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

Here you go:

Oh Canada
Tear duh nose ayoo
Tone frohn es saint de floorons gloryoo
Eel say porteur la crwoi
Tone eestwar est oon aypope-ay
Days ploo breeyants esplwah
Ay ta vallure, duh fwah trompay
Protayjerah noh fwayay eh noh drwat
Protayjerah noh fwayay eh noh drwat.

Oh this is going to be good! I'm actually kind of rooting for Canada at this point so I can watch you all try to sing in French...So glad I'm a lady and this doesn't pertain to me

The Canadian Women's hockey team just won gold. I think that's a good portent.

Britches, I think this is the time that all the American women on this board have to sing. Send in your videos!

Sssshhhhh...Can you hear it? My boss singing...

What have I DONE!???!

I just listened to Oh Canada and it's even harder to sing than the Star Spangled Banner! Prepare for aural PAIN. I'll have to practice.....

It's OK, we may have lost today, but our Guys will get you!!

Beau, it's not like Canada is ever likely to threaten anyone in rugby, so you are safe to wear that jersey anywhere, anytime.
On the other hand, leave the All Blacks on at home if you go anywhere there is an Aussie.
Do you have a wallabies one?

Olaf Hart wrote:Beau, it's not like Canada is ever likely to threaten anyone in rugby, so you are safe to wear that jersey anywhere, anytime.
On the other hand, leave the All Blacks on at home if you go anywhere there is an Aussie.
Do you have a wallabies one?

OH,

I don't have a wallabies jersey, and really should round out my collection. I'm currently sitting her in my Auckland Blue-n-White rugby jersey, one of my favorites. I have quite the collection. While walking down the street today my lovely Admiral pointed out that I looked like I just stepped out of the '70s; my response was: "And your point is??"

I'll go find some green and yellow stuff.

I also need a nice ORANGE one from the Nederland's national team.

BV

Beau, you will need to wear Norwegian Curling pants with your orange jersey.

JoeP wrote:Beau, you will need to wear Norwegian Curling pants with your orange jersey.

curling pants.jpg

Are white belts and shoes making a comeback? Should I rush down to Value Village and stock up before the frenzy hits?

Ish wrote:

JoeP wrote:Beau, you will need to wear Norwegian Curling pants with your orange jersey.

curling pants.jpg

Are white belts and shoes making a comeback? Should I rush down to Value Village and stock up before the frenzy hits?

I was just going to dig into my storage locker.. .... ..... I'm sure there are some white belts and shoes in there, right under the one-piece leisure suits!

I have been at work since 6:30 and missed all this.

ps ... I don't drink beer, so I shall graciously accept a glass of a smooth, full bodied red wine in lieu of the beer. I am am confident it won't be us Canuckleheads buying. : )

Ish wrote:

JoeP wrote:Beau, you will need to wear Norwegian Curling pants with your orange jersey.

curling pants.jpg

Are white belts and shoes making a comeback? Should I rush down to Value Village and stock up before the frenzy hits?

They can't make a comeback since they were never acceptable in civilized society in the first place.

Around here we call white tie, white belt and white shoes "The Full Nanaimo" - only small town car salesmen wear it.

Saw this and it made me chuckle ..

I don't sing, but I do play the French horn...I can play the canadian anthem in either language!

PS: Lin...where did you find that shirt????? I need that when racing starts back up!

BeauV wrote:

Olaf Hart wrote:Beau, it's not like Canada is ever likely to threaten anyone in rugby, so you are safe to wear that jersey anywhere, anytime.
On the other hand, leave the All Blacks on at home if you go anywhere there is an Aussie.
Do you have a wallabies one?

OH,

I don't have a wallabies jersey, and really should round out my collection. I'm currently sitting her in my Auckland Blue-n-White rugby jersey, one of my favorites. I have quite the collection. While walking down the street today my lovely Admiral pointed out that I looked like I just stepped out of the '70s; my response was: "And your point is??"

I'll go find some green and yellow stuff.

I also need a nice ORANGE one from the Nederland's national team.

BV

Size?

The Red Lady wrote:I don't sing, but I do play the French horn...I can play the canadian anthem in either language!

PS: Lin...where did you find that shirt????? I need that when racing starts back up!

I wondered the same thing Jess! I did a quick google search and found an etsy shop selling them for $16. https://www.etsy.com/listing/179358785/im-a-lady-with-the-vocabulary-of-a-well?ref=listing-shop-header-0 I just bought myself one for an early birthday present. Thanks for the inspiration Lin!

Olaf Hart wrote:

BeauV wrote:

Olaf Hart wrote:Beau, it's not like Canada is ever likely to threaten anyone in rugby, so you are safe to wear that jersey anywhere, anytime.
On the other hand, leave the All Blacks on at home if you go anywhere there is an Aussie.
Do you have a wallabies one?

OH,

I don't have a wallabies jersey, and really should round out my collection. I'm currently sitting her in my Auckland Blue-n-White rugby jersey, one of my favorites. I have quite the collection. While walking down the street today my lovely Admiral pointed out that I looked like I just stepped out of the '70s; my response was: "And your point is??"

I'll go find some green and yellow stuff.

I also need a nice ORANGE one from the Nederland's national team.


BV

Size?

Medium, please!

Well congratyoulations to all my Canadian friends. Well done.

Somehow it just seems right to have the country whose national sport is ice hockey win the Olympic Gold in the sport.

Bravo!

BeauV wrote:What have I DONE!???!

I just listened to Oh Canada and it's even harder to sing than the Star Spangled Banner! Prepare for aural PAIN. I'll have to practice.....

It's OK, we may have lost today, but our Guys will get you!!

In your dreams.lol

Well, sometimes it just pays to keep your mouth shut. Good luck in the gold round. Pat

Britches wrote:

The Red Lady wrote:I don't sing, but I do play the French horn...I can play the canadian anthem in either language!

PS: Lin...where did you find that shirt????? I need that when racing starts back up!

I wondered the same thing Jess! I did a quick google search and found an etsy shop selling them for $16. https://www.etsy.com/listing/179358785/im-a-lady-with-the-vocabulary-of-a-well?ref=listing-shop-header-0 I just bought myself one for an early birthday present. Thanks for the inspiration Lin!

SWEET!!! Thanks stacy!

Oh dear.... I was busy today and didn't see the results until now.... I'd better practice some (not that it'll help).