[Whiterook]

My mom and dad, brother and sister were all born in Canada; I on the other hand was born here in the United States, though some have claimed I am from another planet (I'll let you all decide what is true).

We thusly spent every Summer going up to Canada for my mom and dad's vacation...thankfully, usually staying in a cottage on the ocean as a base of operations. It was a lot of fun, but almost ALWAYS fell on the Fourth of July holiday...ironic. The big thing I remember from all those trips on those hot summers was, when we crossed the border coming back home, the sight of Old Glory struck me with pride every single time.....it was so good to see her waving proudly to me and my family. I dearly love this country that many of us call home, and thank all those that made it possible to live free and proud in this great land. To me, it's the best possible place to be...at least until the Mothership finds me