Me and My Beaumont

It was times that I thought that I'd never see another Canadian Pontiac for a Long time, except for building one in model form for my collection. However, one fine day here in Oly, I came across a '66 Beaumont wagon. The car was rough, and needed a little bit of love, and care, which I bestowed with aplomb. The car now sports a Pink/Rose metallic paint job with Canadian maple leaf accents and is powered by a Ponitac 400 engine from a Firebird. The car never fails to turn heads whenever I'm in Vancouver or Powell River, and It's a Station Wagon!

Logan C., Olympia WA, British Columbia
February 6, 2008
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I moved to New Jersey from Toronto in 2006 to work for global financial firm. I'm the solution architect and technical lead for the global IT Service Management. I have traveled to London UK multiple times to lead the rollout and provide training and support for the overseas offices and staff. I'm a proud Canadian playing a key role for global firm. I also enjoyed swimming on the long beach and relaxing with the Hudson River breeze. Having said that, nothing like home sweet Canada sweet home.

Michael K., Piscataway NJ, Ontario
February 6, 2008
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Thought you might like to see these photos of Canada's gold medal-winning team from Moscow last month. I was one of two hockey bloggers who traveled there on behalf of the Washington Capitals to cover the IIHF World Championships.

http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/05/21/moscow-bonus-canada-gold/

Michael R., Bethesda MD
February 6, 2008
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Originally from Montreal, QC I moved to Los Angeles in July of 2005 to marry a wonderful man I met here while on vacation 3 years earlier. Though I truly miss Montreal, Tim Hortons and La Belle Province Hot Dogs & Poutines, I'm glad to say LA has become my home away from home!

Myriam B., Woodland Hills CA, Quebec
January 9, 2008
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We moved here to Southern California almost 10 years ago from Carp, Ontario. I miss Tim Hortons, Swiss Chalet and Lonestar. We get back about once a year but I miss it big time. I miss the open space, beautiful green forest, lakes, fresh air and I even miss the winter (not the freezing rain though) We've met a few other Canadians but I'd love to meet more in the OC.

sherri r., Mission Viejo CA, Ontario
January 2, 2008
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My mother and father are both Pennsylvanian but we have documentation on my mothers side that there is a Canadian connection in the past. I take pride in my Pennsylvania and Canadian heritage but have found it difficult to express my Canadian side... until this year. When Toronto FC was announced as a new member of Major League Soccer I found a new way to celebrate and even cheer for my heritage. I joined the Red Patch Boys, a supporters group dedicated to cheer on TFC through thick and thin. We have over 1,200 members registered (which is free) throughout the world in Canada, England, America, and even Singapore. I attended the TFC/Columbus Crew game in Columbus and felt like I had found long lost cousins (all 200 that came down for the game). Through our web site, Redpatchboys.com, I keep in touch with all that is happening not only with the team and members but also with what is happening in Toronto. We have made quite an impression throughout the league and make new friends at every away game. We are NOT a hooligan group and frown on anyone who acts that way. We just sing, chant, and support our team with pride. If you are around any MLS city and we are coming to town, look us up (we're not that hard to find) and we will welcome you like long lost cousins.

Jody O., Kettering OH
January 2, 2008
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Hi! I may be one of the senior maritimers in Georgia having moved here from California via the U.S. Army (1960 - 67 in Germany).

Went to aircraft engineering school in Florida, and was then hired on with a large airline based in Atlanta. (1969)

Retired several years ago as Aircraft Inspector. Have friends at me about becoming U.S. citizen about which I am ambivalent. I'm from Woodstock in the Saint John River Valley and go back often. No matter where I live my heart will always be in the valley, but Goergia isn't too bad a substitute.

Alden S., JACKSON GA, New Brunswick
January 2, 2008
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Well, to start I am from Canada. I was born in the small town of Alliston, Ontario and lived there for almost 19 years until my mom got married to a guy that lives in Mississippi. So, I moved down here with my mom and a younger brother. I am trying to get into the College near here in Tupelo (where I now live) but I won't be able to start there until January because of testing and such. So until then I just sit around the house (which sucks). I have been here for about a little over a month and to be honest, I wish I was home! See, I moved here abut one week before my birthday, I waited 19 years to be able to drink, just to have to wait 'til I am 21, which stinks! Lol! Well, to all of you Canadians living here have a good day!

Jacob S., Tupelo MS, Ontario
January 2, 2008
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As I sit here at 10 pm catching up on Canadian news with my MP3 player on, suddenly "Oh Canada" begins and I immediately want to go 'home'. How many of you have "Oh Canada", "Bud the Spud" or "Hockey Night in Canada" theme recorded somewhere? I am a Maritimer/Montrealer married to a 'Norwegian bachelor farmer' and have been living in the U.S. for 10 years. I can't believe it has been that long! Tell me - is it possible to go back home? I'd be interested in hearing stories from people who have moved back to Canada after being away for many years.

Danielle P., St. Paul MN
January 2, 2008
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I am a Canadian-wannabe. My parents were immigrants from Germany. I think they made a mistake when they got off their boats in N.Y., but then they probably didn't have much of a choice at the time (very late 1930's). I have never felt totally at ease or at home in the U.S. It's policies just don't seem to make a lot of sense to me sometimes.

I am only a few years away from retiring from the educational system in Ohio. Can anyone give me info about immigrating to Canada as a retiree? I hope to retire before I turn 60.

Adlai N.,
January 2, 2008
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