Going to Magog next week.

[SpyderSteve]

Just leave the gun at home

 

[NJERNIE]

Sorry we won't be able to make Magog this year but are registered for the Spyder Mania weekend in Joliette, Quebec from August 16th to the 19th. We are also registered at the Chateau Joliette for the period. Telephone number is 1-450-752-2525 if anyone is interested in going to Joliette. They are hoping for 800 to 1000 spyders for the weekend. You can get the entire list of activities right here on spyderlovers. Hope to see some fellow Americans in Joliette.
:yes::yes:

 

[Firefly]

Just leave the gun at home

Now what fun would that be?????

Damn Canadians.

 

[Some Guy]

Now what fun would that be?????

Damn Canadians.

:roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:

 

[Lamonster]

That was very uncivil of them!!! It will keep me away.

I'm always getting mine swabbed for explosives at airport security

Hope your husband will be OK. That was quite a trip you had out west. Something wifey & I worry about every year when we tour out there (health problems).

I didn't hear anyone speaking french at our Spyderfest

When I was there two years ago they did translate some of what was said on the loud speaker. When I'm in another country I don't expect them to cater to me and my language, just like I shouldn't have to press 1 for English here.
nojoke

 

[cdavid]

I didn't hear anyone speaking french at our Spyderfest

When I was there two years ago they did translate some of what was said on the loud speaker. When I'm in another country I don't expect them to cater to me and my language, just like I shouldn't have to press 1 for English here.
nojoke

David

 

[harrypottar]

When I'm in another country I don't expect them to cater to me and my language, just like I shouldn't have to press 1 for English here.
nojoke

:agree:, When I travel for business or leisure to another country I don't expect them to speak English and I try my best to get by. However when at certain international events normally there conducted multilingual.


I don't know if Magog is touted as an International event or not, if it is not then they are perfectly correct in conducting it in their local language. If they want to attract Spyders from the US then one would have thought they would cater a little more. If I was to go I would not be too worried once I got there, always get by some how. With the lack of information in English then I assume it is not an official international event but US spyders are obviously welcome.

Maybe 2013 the US spyderfest should set a precedent and have translator there for French and Spanish. I can translate into British for you, welcome spyder friends to welcome spyder mates, sort of thing :roflblack:


harry

 

[oldgoat]

I didn't hear anyone speaking french at our Spyderfest

When I was there two years ago they did translate some of what was said on the loud speaker. When I'm in another country I don't expect them to cater to me and my language, just like I shouldn't have to press 1 for English here.
nojoke

You were in another country CANADA!!


As yet, Quebec is not a country.

 

[HollyH]

that would be awesome!! We're gonna go there one day! I cannot wait to retire, so we can ride when we want, go where we want! Should have saved a lot more money when I was younger, or maybe not spent so much, whichever, STUPID TO MYSELF! :cus:

 

[vtrider]

It looks like I will miss this event again. I don't have a passport or enhanced license to get across the border. I don't have a good excuse. I just procrastinate on this and realize that if I want to cross into Canada, I will have to get the legal documents that I need processed at some point. I need to trace my state birth certificate in order to get it done. Sadly though, I should have planned for this event. I live 30 minutes from the Canadian border and I also can also speak french enough to be able to communicate when I need to. Oh well! Maybe another time. For anyone else that will go to Magog, have a safe and enjoyable trip!

 

[harrypottar]

Still in two minds, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to brush up on my French, rented some linguistics DVD's

The Pink Panther.
A shot in the Dark
The return of the Pink Panther
The Pink Panther strikes again
Revenge of the Pink Panther

Should be quite fluent if I end up going.

"It is a spiidur, wiff ffeee weealls"

harry

 

[Frenchy]

Erags and I were there last year...weather was great and the scenery was beautiful, but we didn't have a clue what they were saying for 2 1/2 days since NO English was spoken by those in charge at all...not even a "Hello to our American (or other Canadian province) Spyderlovers"...it was an interesting 2 1/2 days, I'll say that! We did have a fun time playing around with the gigantic inflatable Spyder. Luckily we were "adopted" by an older couple from Quebec that served as our "translators" for us...even invited us to stay with them at their farm an hour away. (Couldn't take them up on the offer since Erags' CPAP machine was in Vermont. Sorry I can't put any more pictures in this thread...they are on my home computer and I'm at the hospital with Erags. View attachment 49063View attachment 49064 Have fun, Lamont. Be safe.

That's the second post you trash French Canadians. I happen to be French Canadian. When you cross the border from the US to the province of Quebec, you need to expect people will speak french because it's their language. When French Canadians cross the border to the US, they do what they can to speak English. You are wrong to expect they will speak English for you just like it would be wrong for them to expect Americans to speak french for them. If you can't speak french and are going to get pissed off about it, maybe you should stay on this side of the border!!!!

 

[Ronsam]

French

Thanks Lamont ,, I can see you have a good education:bowdown:

 

[pro10is]

If you would like a place to stay, overnight or whatever works, I'm about 3 hrs due south of the lake in Vermont....I'm sure " Murphy Brown " would give me a :thumbup: recomendation......I'm on Rt 100 near Montpelier......PM me if interested, Mike.....:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

If you stay with Mike be sure to check out his home theater. Next best thing to going to the movies! opcorn:

 

[pro10is]

I've been to Quebec many times. It's a beautiful area and the people are very friendly. They're rightfully proud of their historic French heritage and of course choose to speak their native language but I've never had any problems finding someone who spoke fluent English and was more than happy to help if I needed anything. I consider myself very lucky to live so nearby. Canadians are the best of neighbors.


Lamont, have a great trip! If you need anything at all on the Vermont side of the boarder please don't hesitate to ask. You're more than welcome to stay at my place as well, or if you need a pit stop, I have an entire work shop at your disposal. I can also give you a tour of Lake Champlain on a 215HP Supercharged BRP Sea Doo Boat. PM me anytime. Safe travels.

Jim

 

[Star Cruiser]

I didn't hear anyone speaking french at our Spyderfest

When I was there two years ago they did translate some of what was said on the loud speaker. When I'm in another country I don't expect them to cater to me and my language, just like I shouldn't have to press 1 for English here.
nojoke

:agree: When I am in the USA they usually speak English. (well sometimes Spanish), Hard to find much French, unless I am in Fort Lauderdale at March Break. LOL. When I go to Germany...yup they speak German. I have to agree, when I go to another country, I expect to live with thier language and Laws. I wish those who visit BOTH Canada an the US of A did the same, then we wouldn't have to press 1 for English :thumbup:

 

[granpa in Cincy]

Last couple months or so, around here it has changed. The greeting is interrupted and something is said in Spanish before continuing. I assume it is press 1 for Spanish. An improvement I must say.

 

[SpyderSteve]

Now what fun would that be?????

Damn Canadians.

:hun:
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:lecturef_smilie:

 

[ARtraveler]

Enjoy your trip and keep us posted.

In 1997, I went through Quebec, stayed in Old Quebec City, etc. on the way to Nova Scotia. Spent two days in Quebec and managed to survive. I stopped a police car for directions and they just shrugged their shoulders at me since they did not speak any English. Not much I could do. Found my way anyway.

 

[bruiser]

Stationed in Germany, learned German. Stationed in England, learned UK english. Stationed in SEA, learned some Thai, Vietnamese and Laotion. Can't speak hardly any of those languages now. I do agree that if you are going to live in another country then learn to speak the language. Am laa for now.