All you need to know about sex ...continued

Canoes are a Canadian thing. Making love in a canoe is not for the faint-hearted nor anyone with a weak back. American readers may not be familiar with Canadian geography, specifically, Newfoundland and its people. Check it out on a map. My father was born in British Harbour, Newfoundland and I have many relatives in St. John's. It's a wonderful place to visit and the people are welcoming. *

Just so you'll know. A dory is a small flat bottomed skiff used by fisherman.

Newfoundlandlers have a highly developed sense of humour. When the discussion arose about who is a "real Canadian," the following story appeared in the Letters column in one of our national newspapers. It is allegedly true.

A Newfoundland politician was visiting his constituents and dropped in at a senior's care home. After chatting with various old folks, he turned to the oldest resident, a bright eyed lady.

"You are in remarkable health," he said. "Have you ever been bed ridden?"

"Oh, thousands of times, " she said, "and twice in a dory."

So ends the discussion about who is and who is not a real Canadian.

*When the trade centre towers in New York were attacked on September 2001, all civilian aircraft were diverted to Canadian airports and many landed in Gander Airport, Newfoundland. In the space of hours, the local people opened their homes to the stranded travellers where they could rest and be fed. It was a bit like "the loaves and the fishes" parable in the Bible. A small community rallied to care for thousands of strangers. That is real Newfoundland hospitality.

Visit this ruggedly beautiful island and enjoy meeting its people.

Anita Birt

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