The NVC October Moral Support/Ranting Thread

[Soloenta 2,218]

It's just about the start of a new NVC week. I hope it brings lots of good news for everyone.

Just in case To the thread.

God willing this coming week will bring great news to everyone.

[abg 25]

I've asked this of Canadians before and they seem insulted for some odd reason but I'll ask you because I know you wont bite my head off

Don't they teach children in Canadian schools that Canada is part of America? By America I mean the continent. America is one continent not two as they love to say in the USA, and it encompasses Canada, USA, Central America, Caribbean and South America. All people with in this group are American by birth since it is NOT a country but a continent. It always dumbfounds me to realize so many people are unaware of this fact. Olympic flag has 5 circles not 6,7 or 8. Makes me laugh when people add continents, I often wonder why they do that. Really odd I think, just my pet peeve. (L)

They should have hot water bottles at your pharmacy and yeah e-bay will do if you can't find it close to you. They work beautifully and keep you nice and warm.

North America and South America are two different continents.

[ChristinaG 91]

Then that only pertains to Canada and the USA I guess. The rest of us are and do consider ourselves Americans because we are. With all due respect the analogy about Brazilian's and Colombian's has nothing to do with this. America is a continent not a country and just because the USA has America in it's name doesn't make them more American than everyone else in America there is no Americas there is only one.

Sorry... but you are wrong here.....

North America is comprised of only three countries - Canada, USA, and Mexico. Just because someone was born in North America does NOT make them American. Only those born (or naturalized) to the US are American.

You would not call someone from India an Asian just because India is a country within the continent of Asia. Please check your information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America

[Molly&Juan 90]

I've asked this of Canadians before and they seem insulted for some odd reason but I'll ask you because I know you wont bite my head off

Don't they teach children in Canadian schools that Canada is part of America? By America I mean the continent. America is one continent not two as they love to say in the USA, and it encompasses Canada, USA, Central America, Caribbean and South America. All people with in this group are American by birth since it is NOT a country but a continent. It always dumbfounds me to realize so many people are unaware of this fact. Olympic flag has 5 circles not 6,7 or 8. Makes me laugh when people add continents, I often wonder why they do that. Really odd I think, just my pet peeve. (L)

They should have hot water bottles at your pharmacy and yeah e-bay will do if you can't find it close to you. They work beautifully and keep you nice and warm.

HAHAHAHA! My husband tells me that all the time. "We are all AMERICANS!" He says we don't have a real country name, just a state of being!

He likes to call us Usanians

[Molly&Juan 90]

I think the question has to do with perspective. I know people from the UK, USA, Canada who refer to people from the USA as Americans, but I know people from Spain who refer to people from "The Americas" (North, South, Central) as Americans (including people like my husband from Chile). My husband is also very adamant that there are 5 continents, although I know that is not what we are taught here in the USA!

[AustinCanada 681]

　I've asked this of Canadians before and they seem insulted for some odd reason but I'll ask you because I know you wont bite my head off

Don't they teach children in Canadian schools that Canada is part of America? By America I mean the continent. America is one continent not two as they love to say in the USA, and it encompasses Canada, USA, Central America, Caribbean and South America. All people with in this group are American by birth since it is NOT a country but a continent. It always dumbfounds me to realize so many people are unaware of this fact. Olympic flag has 5 circles not 6,7 or 8. Makes me laugh when people add continents, I often wonder why they do that. Really odd I think, just my pet peeve. (L)

Well, some Americans might think that Canada is the 51st state that belongs to the US....

But.... the truth is... Liz (Queen Elizabeth II from England) owns Canada.

Nope, Barack doesn't own Canada.

[samreen23 461]

Sorry... but you are wrong here.....

North America is comprised of only three countries - Canada, USA, and Mexico. Just because someone was born in North America does NOT make them American. Only those born (or naturalized) to the US are American.

You would not call someone from India an Asian just because India is a country within the continent of Asia. Please check your information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America

I don't know about American but indian would be called Asian so will be a Pakistani

[msc13 282]

Hi friends,

I have just returned from a three day holiday away with the children and 12 of our friends. Went into the outback of Australia and had a wonderful time. We were staying along the river. My son spent most of the time fishing but we all did a great hike on Saturday. Ate and drank too much and am now back home and counting the hours until bedtime.

On a positive front it is fantastic to see so many of my friends with interview dates. Congratulations.

Congratulations also on the CC. I see we have a CC from 14th August. Hope the momentum keeps up and they get to the 29th soon.

Let's hope for a good week.

Xxx

[AustinCanada 681]

I have just returned from a three day holiday away with the children and 12 of our friends. Went into the outback of Australia and had a wonderful time. We were staying along the river. My son spent most of the time fishing but we all did a great hike on Saturday. Ate and drank too much and am now back home and counting the hours until bedtime.

Outback!? You mean you saw Uluru (Ayers Rock)?

[msc13 282]

Outback!? You mean you saw Uluru (Ayers Rock)?

Hi Austin

No we didn't go up that far. I have been to Uluru before. We climbed it one morning at about five o'clock. It is stunningly beautiful. Have you ever been to Australia?

[shama786 14]

Then that only pertains to Canada and the USA I guess. The rest of us are and do consider ourselves Americans because we are. With all due respect the analogy about Brazilian's and Colombian's has nothing to do with this. America is a continent not a country and just because the USA has America in it's name doesn't make them more American than everyone else in America there is no Americas there is only one.

I hope and pray this happens very soon. Insha'Allah

Thanks Solent!!!

[Amanda4964 202]

Hi friends,

I have just returned from a three day holiday away with the children and 12 of our friends. Went into the outback of Australia and had a wonderful time. We were staying along the river. My son spent most of the time fishing but we all did a great hike on Saturday. Ate and drank too much and am now back home and counting the hours until bedtime.

On a positive front it is fantastic to see so many of my friends with interview dates. Congratulations.

Congratulations also on the CC. I see we have a CC from 14th August. Hope the momentum keeps up and they get to the 29th soon.

Let's hope for a good week.

Xxx

Glad you had a nice trip away! Holidays are good for the soul! Just think in a couple of weeks you should be getting a cc!!! I can't wait to hear the news!!!

[Ketsuban 1,034]

You mean you actually bought a hot water bottle!? I also thought it was a joke!

I honestly don't know where I can buy a hot water bottle. I'm sure I can buy it on eBay.

Of course I did he was freezing and heating bills add up! I bought him a silicone one from Amazon.

I'm getting psyched up for a CC this week so I hope I'm not disappointed.

[romii 150]

New week! Woohoooooo!

InshAllah it brings loads and loads of happiness for us all!

[EOC 440]

Hi Ebu how are you doing. How's the preparation going?