Gryphon Report post Posted August 23, 2002 Along the lines of $ilk's post, I'm just letting everyone know that this Canadian is about to move south with his fiancee and become an American. We're headed to Charlotte, NC in just under two weeks. It's been a nightmare getting here, but I'm hoping against hope that our new life will be a happy one. And I daresay, I'm already filled with a feeling of patriotism that I never experienced here in Canada. So, anyone got any pointers on being American? Cheers, Erik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soback Report post Posted August 23, 2002 First pointer. Stop saying "cheers" and start drinking budwiser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest $iLk Report post Posted August 23, 2002 "Americans like beer, ice cold, best in a bottle - but fine any way you can get it." - Al Bundy And yes Budweiser is the American beer, although I stay away from it as I don't like praying at the porcelain throne too much. Bud Light is fine for me. Anyway, by a grill, some hot dogs, and a big TV set to watch "the game" on. Invite friends, and have a good time on Saturdays. Mon - Fri bust your butt at work, and complain every afternoon about boss/pay/etc. That's being an American! Congrats BTW. P.S. Buy lots of guns and fireworks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles Lindsey Report post Posted August 24, 2002 Sunscreen, Light colored clothing, Shorts, tank tops. hehe, Not only are you in for culture shock you are in for environmental shock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echo Report post Posted August 24, 2002 Best Wishes!! Learn to say Y'all "How Y'all doing?" hehehehe [ 08-23-2002, 09:11 PM: Message edited by: echo ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rtoolooze Report post Posted August 24, 2002 Oh, and since you now live in Charlotte N.C., don't forget to go see some Nascar races. Lowe's Motor Speedway is a good place to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gryphon Report post Posted August 24, 2002 Heh, I actually downloaded some old NASCAR racing demo a few weeks ago. Never did see the allure of it - I had more fun overtaking the pace cars, hitting the handbrake and stopping sideways and watching all the dumbass AI drivers crash into me Well, I sure can't wait to start my new life there. I also can't wait to go visit all those tacky tourist traps - I'd love to go see mount rushmore and the grand canyon. Heheh. As for your beer people - can you get Molson in the states or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commander Elio Jason Report post Posted August 24, 2002 another pointer: make sure you know what "WASSUUPPP!!!!" is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismoney7 Report post Posted August 25, 2002 To be more american do as i do. Play videogames all night till 5 in the morning and sleep all day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Buzz Report post Posted August 25, 2002 quote: We're headed to Charlotte, NC in just under two weeks. It's been a nightmare getting here, but I'm hoping against hope that our new life will be a happy one. And I daresay, I'm already filled with a feeling of patriotism that I never experienced here in Canada. my god man, why do you want to not be a canadian, is it just because we're the highest taxed country on the board? Just because we have the most pathetic army,wages, computer industry don't you like TO with all it's cultural backgrounds and high inflation rate and low accomadation Actually I don't blame you 1 bit it seems to be a never ending battle for what we do in this country our army is a joke our work force is in the same shambles and our technology is still in the stone age The Best of luck to you and your family in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fox__Trot Report post Posted August 25, 2002 quote: feeling of patriotism Its the air I sware it is the air all that smog from the industry makes your thinking backfire no im serrious of course it could be the fact theres some pub around every street corrner but thats america for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Buzz Report post Posted August 25, 2002 quote: theres some pub around every street corrner think I'll move next Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
