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| floop |
Posted - 02/09/2004 : 12:36:26
the maple syrup? the seal meat? the opressively cold weather? i'm just curious..
i've never been to Canada and i've heard it's a beautiful place, but why this love-affair with the place? wouldn't you rather do a warm-up tour somewhere where it's, well, warm? |
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| LooseT |
Posted - 02/29/2004 : 21:14:48
Thanks for setting it straight winnipegwantsfrank. My boyfriend told me that that was what Frank Black said actually. To be honest, I don't have that good of a memory to remember what was said almost a year ago. I'll have to correct him on that! :) Enjoy the show! |
| winnipegwantsfrank |
Posted - 02/28/2004 : 17:50:18
LooseT said:
When Frank Black played in Winnipeg last year,he was so impressed that everyone knew all the Pixies' songs that he said during the evening show in front of 700 people (sold out show), if the Pixies did play, they would come to Winnipeg.
Uh, no he didn't say that. I remember he said, "Hopefully it won't take us so long to come back" |
| The Calistanian |
Posted - 02/26/2004 : 13:11:43
quote:
Originally posted by EdBudd
canadians rule. I went to toronto about a month ago and heard frank black on the radio (pros/cons). im traveling from ann arbor to manatoba. does anyone want to go curling and then get some blubber after the show?
*************(whatever)
"I'm a Jerk"
Hey EdBudd, I'm sure we could find a good curling joint about 3:00, drink some Blue, hit the show...look back at the end of the day, and say that it was the best day of our life.
I'm a fsh with no i's. |
| The Calistanian |
Posted - 02/26/2004 : 13:09:42
For a list of best things about Canada, see the "Canada vs. US" thread in Off Topic...you'll discover that Canada is hard to beat.
No doubt Frank Black likes these same things.
I'm a fsh with no i's. |
| darwin |
Posted - 02/26/2004 : 12:12:54
quote:
Originally posted by floop
darwin, you're from Northern California right? what about Liberty Ale? or, my recent favorite, Lagunitas Brewing Company? http://www.lagunitas.com/ good stuff..
Slow reply, for some reason I quit checking this thread. I haven't had Liberty Ale. Is that from the Anchor Steam brewery? I do love Anchor Steam, particularly on draft.
If anyone is in Davis for the show, we do have a very good brewpub that specializes in German Brews. It's called Sudwerk. |
| ELoRPS |
Posted - 02/26/2004 : 11:47:10
quote:
Originally posted by LooseT
When Frank Black played in Winnipeg last year,he was so impressed that everyone knew all the Pixies' songs that he said during the evening show in front of 700 people (sold out show), if the Pixies did play, they would come to Winnipeg. He kept his word with opening up the tour in Winnipeg! This show is going to be great plus give us Canadians some credit...we buy their stuff too!!
Don't forget....Canada DID defeat the US in 1812! See y'all at the show!
We don't NEED anyone to give us credit man. We're fine where we are. The inferiority complex is old and wearing thin. We weren't voted the #1 place to live in the fucking WORLD for nothing you know... and THAT has been a fact for many a year,.. Frank Black is smart enough to know where certain fanbases are,...he has a huge fanbase here.
"Some people like cupcakes better,..I for one care less for them!" |
| Carl |
Posted - 02/26/2004 : 09:49:30
How boot that?
CARL.
 "ME TOO!"
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| LooseT |
Posted - 02/25/2004 : 18:26:59
When Frank Black played in Winnipeg last year,he was so impressed that everyone knew all the Pixies' songs that he said during the evening show in front of 700 people (sold out show), if the Pixies did play, they would come to Winnipeg. He kept his word with opening up the tour in Winnipeg! This show is going to be great plus give us Canadians some credit...we buy their stuff too!!
Don't forget....Canada DID defeat the US in 1812! See y'all at the show! |
| ELoRPS |
Posted - 02/25/2004 : 14:10:19
quote:
Originally posted by Kozaru
Isn't Canada our 51st state?
No it isn't. If you clean the shit outta yer eyes,.you'll realize that it's the big land mass North of you. 
"Some people like cupcakes better,..I for one care less for them!" |
| ELoRPS |
Posted - 02/25/2004 : 14:07:32
quote:
Originally posted by hhands
Canadian beer sucks just as much as American beer. The only redeeming quality it has is it tends to have a higher alcohol content and therefore you can drink less of the swill to get pissed. Smithwicks Pilsner Urqueil or Guinness for me, thank you.
I've been down to La Crosse, Wisconsin a few times to visit the Bodega Brew Pub (oh no! the web site is gone...please don't leave us!). The first time I was there because Dave's Guitar Shop wasn't open and I had a thirst, it was the first pub I saw.
"Do you have anything on tap?" "No." "Do you have any Pilsners?" "Well," He throws a book at me, "this is our list." The list consisted of about 300 beers. "Wow, this is amazing!" "Yes, we have the SECOND largest selection in La Crosse."
I thought he was joking, was he?
meh, here's a quarter. Go down to the store and buy yourself some taste.
"Some people like cupcakes better,..I for one care less for them!" |
| ELoRPS |
Posted - 02/25/2004 : 13:58:25
quote:
Originally posted by El Barto
Isn't it a known fact that nothing good ever comes out of Canada?
No you dipshit! Get out of your Mother's basement, buy a globe and see that there are other places in the world other than that of your closed sphere!
"Some people like cupcakes better,..I for one care less for them!" |
| ELoRPS |
Posted - 02/25/2004 : 13:55:59
quote:
Originally posted by floop
the maple syrup? the seal meat? the opressively cold weather? i'm just curious..
i've never been to Canada and i've heard it's a beautiful place, but why this love-affair with the place? wouldn't you rather do a warm-up tour somewhere where it's, well, warm?
It really shows too!
"Some people like cupcakes better,..I for one care less for them!" |
| hammerhands |
Posted - 02/24/2004 : 19:07:48
quote:
Originally posted by mcmikey
she must not have been native
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a Spike Lee Joint
Wow, it took me some cooling period to realize you probably don't know that native means aboriginal in Canada. |
| hammerhands |
Posted - 02/23/2004 : 23:50:11
Canadian beer sucks just as much as American beer. The only redeeming quality it has is it tends to have a higher alcohol content and therefore you can drink less of the swill to get pissed. Smithwicks Pilsner Urqueil or Guinness for me, thank you.
I've been down to La Crosse, Wisconsin a few times to visit the Bodega Brew Pub (oh no! the web site is gone...please don't leave us!). The first time I was there because Dave's Guitar Shop wasn't open and I had a thirst, it was the first pub I saw.
"Do you have anything on tap?" "No." "Do you have any Pilsners?" "Well," He throws a book at me, "this is our list." The list consisted of about 300 beers. "Wow, this is amazing!" "Yes, we have the SECOND largest selection in La Crosse."
I thought he was joking, was he? |
| freakforfrank |
Posted - 02/23/2004 : 07:35:55
One thing - I think Frank likes the ganja up here. There was an interview in our local rag when FB&C played here last year...he said he smokes a fair amount of weed...I'm sure the very irrepressive (not to mention hazy) atmosphere really appeals to him. I mean, two shows in Vansterdam? That should be a bit of a give away...
I've got tix for two shows in two nights in two towns here on the abstract prairie and I could sh!t myself, I'm so excited.
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| Newo |
Posted - 02/21/2004 : 11:38:49
That'd be Israel.
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"You one of those right wing nut outfits?" inquired the diplomatic Metzger.
Fallopian twinkled. "They accuse us of being paranoids."
"They?" inquired Metzger, twinkling also.
"Us?" asked Oedipa.
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| Kozaru |
Posted - 02/21/2004 : 11:32:11
Isn't Canada our 51st state? |
| Bone Machine |
Posted - 02/20/2004 : 19:09:14
quote:
Originally posted by BoneMachine
Maybe he likes Canada because his last Winnipeg show sold out in under 7 min's (wonder if thats a reason that the Pixies are doing their first gig here?).
Or maybe its the fact that Americas only retreat during a war was against Kanada? * LOL PUSSY YANKIES *
Hit the road Canuck. There's room for only one Bone in this forum. Kiss my Yankee ass!  |
| BoneMachine |
Posted - 02/20/2004 : 18:05:55
Maybe he likes Canada because his last Winnipeg show sold out in under 7 min's (wonder if thats a reason that the Pixies are doing their first gig here?).
Or maybe its the fact that Americas only retreat during a war was against Kanada? * LOL PUSSY YANKIES * |
| EdBudd |
Posted - 02/13/2004 : 13:36:24
have you ever seen OZ? I think the bitches get the top bunk. I have never been to prison...it doesnt sound like Rick Mercer has either. |
| The Calistanian |
Posted - 02/13/2004 : 13:25:41
Canada is America's hat. It's a nice hat though. |
| Jettison |
Posted - 02/13/2004 : 13:23:15
"Canada is bigger than America and we're on top. If we were in
prison, they'd be our bitch."
Canadian comic Rick Mercer
www.thecroakers.com |
| The Calistanian |
Posted - 02/13/2004 : 12:42:24
Canada rocks. I don't live there, but when I visit I love it.
Canadian bowling? So much more superior. And who wouldn't spend an extra 39 cents to get gravy and cheese on your fries at Burger King?
This is why he loves Canada. |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 15:02:30
quote:
Originally posted by EdBudd
Aye, Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub...Laddie! The American/Irish/Canadian Connoisseurs choice. I guess Frank will miss out if they dont come to AA.
Yeah, Conor O'Neill's was great! I had a stew there with Guiness in the broth which I'd love to steal a sample of. A great pub dish.
I also went to, was it the Arboreum or something like that (all I really remember are the old-fashioned pump taps and the copper bar) and tried some samples of their brew but didn't care for any of it. Maybe I was just not in a beer mood?
 "Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
| floop |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 14:58:20
darwin, you're from Northern California right? what about Liberty Ale? or, my recent favorite, Lagunitas Brewing Company? http://www.lagunitas.com/ good stuff.. |
| darwin |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 14:54:06
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Porter, mmmmmmm |
| EdBudd |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 14:27:38
Aye, Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub...Laddie! The American/Irish/Canadian Connoisseurs choice. I guess Frank will miss out if they dont come to AA. |
| EdBudd |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 14:26:57
Aye, Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub...Laddie! The American/Irish/Canadian Connoisseurs choice. I guess Frank will miss out if they dont come to AA. |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 12:18:23
Well, we have a lot on the microbrewery side. Big Rock, Great Western, Sleeman's are three bigger breweries that all do good work. Labatt, Molson, and Kokanee, although they're not my cup of tea, are the equivalent of Bud and Coors I suppose, so comparing them with Sam Adams is like comparing Bud and Guiness. They compare pretty favourably against Bud/Coors/Pil I think. And don't get me started on Busch. Like I always say, there's no good bush in the US. Well, I don't always say that. In fact I've never said it and probably will never say it again.
I think my favourite imported beer at the moment is Stella Artois, though I'm with you Floop, the microbreweries are not to be beat.
EDIT: Addenum - when I was in Ann Arbor I went to an Irish pub that brewed their own stuff and it was as tasty a beer as I've had in a long time. I think I tried four or five different pints that night.
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
| Carl |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 12:18:23
Er, did anybody mention the 'Why I love living in Canada' topic from a while back? There you go.... |
| floop |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 12:01:03
i am unrepentant about the nasty things i've said. but that's why i'm going to hell.
it's true that American beer is shit, for the most part (compared to some countries, like Belgium for example) but we do have our share of good breweries.. Samuel Adams not to be denied. and tons of smaller breweries throughout..
what do you guys got? Molsen Golden? |
| prozacrat |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 11:56:39
One night my friends and I drove to Canada for breakfast in Winnipeg. The girl at the counter couldn't figure out the exchange rate, and when we were half way back to South Dakota we realized that Winnipeg paid us to eat there. But everything balanced out last year when Winnipeg stole my cousin's wallet. But now I hold the community in highest esteem for hosting the Pixies. Thank you, Winnipeg. Thank you, Canada. I formally apologize for all of the nasty things I've said about you, though they were in jest.
"And her head has no room." |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 02/11/2004 : 21:45:07
Well, I promised him I'd buy him two beer (Canadian stock, not that light American dreck), so I'm pretty sure he's starting up here simply to collect. :)
I'll keep them nice and frosty for you, Frank.
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
| IceCream |
Posted - 02/11/2004 : 20:34:00
Maybe it's Joey who likes Canada, eh?
Tim, the only one who laughs |
| pixie punk |
Posted - 02/11/2004 : 10:41:06
Maybe he just wants to practice his French a bit before returning to France! Good things from Canada(Rush,Terrance and Philip Ha Ha!).I've said it before and I'll say it again,I want to see the Pixies in Puerto Rico!!!! Isla Del Encanto!!!!Too bad the promoters down here suck!!! |
