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e86s54 · 06-08-2009, 09:01 AM

As a Canadian, our retirement needs are somewhat different (like health care & finance rules).

Much of what I'm reading is more American based and so some of the calculations or comments don't fully or accurately apply.

Would it not make sense to have a Canadian sub-forum?

Thanks!

E86S54

travelover · 06-08-2009, 09:21 AM

Or maybe a separate one for those from Quebec..

e86s54 · 06-08-2009, 09:30 AM

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Or maybe a separate one for those from Quebec..

And break it down further based on where you park your Ski-Doo! One for those who park in the yard, one for those who park on the porch and one for those who park in the living room

Sarah in SC · 06-08-2009, 11:14 AM

Well if you get your own forum sub-group, we want one just for Southerners...where we can talk about grits and NASCAR and properly worded wedding invitations that aren't, you know, tacky.

e86s54 · 06-08-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah in SC

Well if you get your own forum sub-group, we want one just for Southerners...where we can talk about grits and NASCAR and properly worded wedding invitations that aren't, you know, tacky.

OK, if that made sense. But what I'm saying is, how would you feel if 60% of everything you read on this forum is not really applicable. On the topic of finance, I would raise that to 80%. So perhaps you can see where I'm coming from.

Lastly, I participate on about 8 different forums on many topics from business to hobbies. 7 out of 8 have the subgroups broken down in areas...like South-West, North-East, Canada, EU, etc. That way it makes it easier for people to pinpoint what is most relevant and thus makes the board easier to use (and that should drive more traffic to your site and thus revenues) and allow advertisers to target their audience better.

It's a great board that could be made better and would not really cost you anything to do! Sounds like a no brainer.

E86S54

samclem · 06-08-2009, 11:54 AM

Sarah, they are very sensitive up there. You should be more careful. And for heaven's sake, don't make fun of the Queen, the marijuana leaf on the flag, or suggest that the government would require that any Canadian subforum be translated into English and French.

e86s54,
Sorry, you'll probably be subjected to a few more wise*ss jabs before someone in authority gives you a real answer to your good question.

Bestwifeever · 06-08-2009, 11:57 AM

e86s54, have you ever been south of the Mason-Dixon line? Not only do they want their own forum, they wanted their own country about 150 years ago

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ziggy29 · 06-08-2009, 11:59 AM

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e86s54, have you ever been south of the Mason-Dixon line? Not only do they want their own forum, they wanted their own country about 150 years ago

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Where I live, we HAD our own country 170 years ago...

Sarah in SC · 06-08-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by samclem

Sarah, they are very sensitive up there. You should be more careful. And for heaven's sake, don't make fun of the Queen, the marijuana leaf on the flag, or suggest that the government would require that any Canadian subforum be translated into English and French.

e86s54,
Sorry, you'll probably be subjected to a few more wise*ss jabs before someone in authority gives you a real answer to your good question.

Sam, you SO busted me...I thought that if my first joke went over so well, another one was likely to meet the same fate. Sometimes it is hard to remember that I am potentially "someone in authority"...egad!

But seriously, it is a good suggestion. Stand by for the more mature among us to reply in a more professional way.

kumquat · 06-08-2009, 12:07 PM

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And for heaven's sake, don't make fun of.......... the marijuana leaf on the flag,

We're proud of that. Canada's economy has a large agricultural component and marijuana is our largest cash crop (by value).

travelover · 06-08-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggy29

Where I live, we HAD our own country 170 years ago...

Oh no, another secessionist threat in the making....

CuppaJoe · 06-08-2009, 12:17 PM

OP, You could set up a group from your profile page, I've seen a couple of those for other sub-topics but they tend to be inactive.

Sometimes members set up threads for Canadian topics, for instance:

http://www.early-retirement.org/foru...sts-35576.html

I recall another thread I couldn't find by searching here, I believe it was about Canadian investment picks but IIRC, it went dormant a long time ago.

Bestwifeever · 06-08-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggy29

Where I live, we HAD our own country 170 years ago...

In my experience, where you live will always be its own country

samclem · 06-08-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggy29

Where I live, we HAD our own country 170 years ago...

Oh, maybe you haven't heard the news . . .

Texas Constructs U.S. Border Wall To Keep Out Unwanted Americans

The Texas-U.S. border wall will protect Texans from foreigners who do not share their beliefs and customs.

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WICHITA FALLS, TX—Calling it an essential step toward securing the Texas border and protecting his people's way of life, Gov. Rick Perry announced Tuesday the completion of a 1,953-mile wall designed to keep out millions of unwanted Americans.
ccording to Perry, the 75-foot-high barricade running along the northern boundary is the culmination of more than 160 years of escalating tensions between Texas and the United States.
Though a protective barrier has been under consideration for decades, the Texas Legislature voted unanimously to begin construction on the project immediately following the 2008 presidential election.

Sarah in SC · 06-08-2009, 12:43 PM

Sam, you are a bad one! That is from the Onion.com, which is way funnier than the real news!

freebird5825 · 06-08-2009, 12:44 PM

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Oh, maybe you haven't heard the news . . .

Texas Constructs U.S. Border Wall To Keep Out Unwanted Americans

You suckered me right in.

I was not sure if this was real or fake until I noticed the location of the red line on the map, i.e. the northern border.
Now, can I interest you in buying a real nice bridge ?

Bestwifeever · 06-08-2009, 12:45 PM

I thought there was going to be a wall through the middle of Austin for the US/non-US areas. And the capitol is moving to Comfort.

e86s54 · 06-08-2009, 12:45 PM

Wow...I just realized that I'm posting on a forum of people with time on their hands!

I can't believe how quickly this one got out of hand. Sarah...my second post was a joke too...I guess we need to work on them.

Back to lurking (AKA not working).

E86S54

Sarah in SC · 06-08-2009, 12:47 PM

It takes us no time at all to get out of hand, e86. You should see what happens when someone mention bacon. Or pancakes. Or god forbid, wheat bread. Lots of time on our hands!