IrishGunner Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I think the proper name for that unpleasantness is The War of American Obssession. Shall we discuss Canada's war obssession... AKA "We won the War of 1812!" :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'll stay clear of the debate, being a Canuck, and simply say that this is a very nice specimen. I wouldn't worry about the "serious" collectors, they will always find examples of what they need for their collections. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Johnson Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Last I looked it there was a maple leaf on our flag, not stars. That's what it all comes down to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'll... and simply say that this is a very nice specimen. I wouldn't worry about the "serious" collectors, they will always find examples of what they need for their collections. Regards Brian Thank you gents, it looks good hanging on the wall. Mustard is for New Yorkers! I prefer a NC or KC style sauce. NC style is good, too. Although raised in SC, I was born in NC (Charlotte) so I can lay claim to an affinity for both varities of sauce. New Yorkers and mustard-based BBQ sauce? You mean vinegar-based, don't you? They put it on chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) ... Edited January 29, 2013 by Ralph A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) New Yorkers and mustard-based BBQ sauce? You see, here's the problem. Mustard is mustard. Not BBQ sauce. Mustard and pastrami. Not pulled pork. Mustard and a hot dog. Not brisket. Mustard (German only) and a bratwurst. Not ribs. Mustard has no place anywhere near BBQ. Hell, that bright yellow stuff you use in SC is barely even mustard. Leave it in New York (or Milwaukee). We need to start a BBQ thread and rescue your carbine! Edited January 29, 2013 by IrishGunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 "We need to start a BBQ thread." Good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Shall we discuss Canada's war obssession... AKA "We won the War of 1812!" :lol: :lol: Gladly, however, you seemed to have already arrived at the only logical conclusion to any discussion we might have on the subject. In reality, we can discuss a war between our two countries (even though we didn't become a nation until 1867), accept the other fellow's opinion as his right to his own opinion, and part as friends. If that isn't something both sides can be proud of, I'm not sure what is. Sounds like everyone, except the First Nations, won. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Gladly, however, you seemed to have already arrived at the only logical conclusion to any discussion we might have on the subject. In reality, we can discuss a war between our two countries (even though we didn't become a nation until 1867), accept the other fellow's opinion as his right to his own opinion, and part as friends. If that isn't something both sides can be proud of, I'm not sure what is. Sounds like everyone, except the First Nations, won. Regards Brian Deal! Although, I prefer to learn more about the Fenian Raids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Both my wife and I are more interested in the Fenian Raids than the War of 1812 as well. She has the Canadian General Service Medal part of the collection and I must say I am impressed wih her medal collection. Here's to cross border shopping and historical interest friendships. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Speaking of "raids," I always try to get up to St Alban's, Vt. every October 19th or so... just across the US-Canada border. There is a significance to this, which escapes some historians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Speaking of "raids," I always try to get up to St Alban's, Vt. every October 19th or so... just across the US-Canada border. There is a significance to this, which escapes some historians. No BBQ. But it was the northernmost battle of the Civil War. St. Alban's Raid by Confederate raiders. Aided and abetted by Canada - some argue that also means tacit recognition of the Confederacy by Britain. Edited January 30, 2013 by IrishGunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) No BBQ. But it was the northernmost battle of the Civil War. St. Alban's Raid by Confederate raiders. Aided and abetted by Canada - some argue that also means tacit recognition of the Confederacy by Britain. Interesting, I was not aware they had got that far north. Was this JEB Stuart? Larry Edited January 31, 2013 by Laurence Strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Interesting, I was not aware they had got that far north. Was this JEB Stuart? Larry Ralph is the expert. But I can Google! http://www.stalbansraid.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Rick is on top of it. Arguably, recognition of the CSA by a foreign power. The Wikipedia article on this seems to be a good, concise accounting, if you want to know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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