Do Canadians not use microwaves? No where we’ve stayed has had one.
Nah. I just heat my food over the woodstove after I'm done bathing in the river. Maybe one day we'll have running water too, if we can ever figure out how to keep the water from freezing in the igloo. Can I interest you in a Molson?
This is simple geometry. Microwaves are generally rectangular. Our igloos have curved walls.
It’s not my turn with the national microwave. Bob from Canmore has it this week. Then Gord in Dildo, then Jenn in Fort Mac, then it’s my turn.
We actually have 13 microwaves. One for each province and territory. There should be a Facebook group with a list of who has the one and who gets next. Hope that helps
No, we have not yet received that amazing technology way up here in Canada. Also, in 2 or 3 years we might be getting VCRs, so that's exciting.
No. This is common with socialist countries. We prefer to heat with love. Anytime we want something warmed, we goose the local moose so they let out a “gather ‘round” call. This summons the community to the local warming pad where we huddle in a tight group hug (elbows flared outwards) to warm the food with our combined body heat. Not only does the food heat faster, but it releases tension in the community.
PS: I woke up in some pain at 4:30 this morning because I forgot to use my supporting pillow for my legs last night. So, I moved from bed to chair because I can often get my legs comfortable there, but by then ], my neck was aching too. Here I am almost three hours later, not in too much discomfort. Fortunately, I don’t have to perform brain surgery today; it’s my day off.
I like the idea of a local warming pad - very friendly and community-minded.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, your humor has rubbed off through my reading these blogs daily. I enjoyed the Canadian microwaves story! Sorry about your pains...and I hope they subside for a good day. I'll line up for a brain transplant, but alas not having socialized medicine here, it probably won't happen.
ReplyDeleteFood zapping is complicated up there! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThere's something going around, in the aches and pains department.
ReplyDeleteHilarious! Don't tell me Canadians don't have a sense of humor.😄
ReplyDeleteSome of the best comedians are Canucks.
DeleteI feel those pains at times too. Takes a bit each morning to loosen everything up.
ReplyDeleteVery funny microwave responses.
As a kid I spent my summers getting baths and laundry done IF it rained enough to fill the rain barrels. If not, we could swim at the lake and come home smelling like fish.
ReplyDeleteLeftovers were eaten cold or warmed on ... yup, a wood stove.
Perfect stories from Canada!
"Warming with love" was my personal favorite. Oh, sorry about the rough night - take it easy and I hope you feel better as the day goes on.
ReplyDeleteWe have British friends who built a new home without provision. for a microwave. They never gave it a second thought. I would have said it’s a British thing. Ours is used every day.
ReplyDeleteIt's for lowly colonials, I guess.
DeleteLOL! I hope you feel better soon 💕 💓
ReplyDeleteThat's really funny. I hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what those places this person stayed at were, exactly. It's been a while since I stayed at a hotel in the US but I don't recall microwaves being standard in hotel rooms, at least not inexpensive ones.
ReplyDeleteSome Americans have an annoying habit of expecting foreign countries to be picturesquely backward, even developed countries like Canada or the UK. I'm glad Canadians evidently have a sense of humor about this -- though I'm sure lately that sense of humor has been under much more strain than usual.
While looking for hotels in California and Oregon, for an upcoming trip, I discovered a new term. One of the suite’s amenities was an “Urban kitchen” which meant the only cooking appliance was a microwave. No wonder American is so obese.
DeleteUrban Kitchen wiykd seem to be a misleading term. 😀
DeleteOh, those are terrific! Thanks for that! I hope by the time you read this you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better. Occasionally my pillow for my legs falls out of the bed leaving my legs unhappy for the morning. Gremlins maybe.
ReplyDeleteThese are great microwave responses! Made me laugh. :) Sorry about your interrupted sleep. I've had a few restless nights myself.
ReplyDeleteLiving the life as you age seem to be about surrendering to these new limitations
ReplyDeleteIt been a while since I been in Canada. But they had all the modern convenience we have here in United States, a flush toilet.
ReplyDeleteI love those replies!
ReplyDeleteI cannot fathom the ignorance! It does make for fun, though.
ReplyDeleteI hear you about sleep issues.