Gert Scholtz

6 years ago · 1 min. reading time · ~10 ·

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Cheers to Canucks!

Cheers to Canucks!

+l Canada

Out of interest and curiosity today

I looked up Bees in Canada far away

Was I astounded to find and see

A nation so active here on BeBee

To all Canucks, please take my post

As a thanks and to you a toast!


Jim Murray  is a doyen of blogging on beBee

The best counsel on writing you will ever see

In rancorous rant he is fond to vent

On ways and people, gone around the bend


Paul "Pablo" Croubalian is the master of Twitter

His unique Tweetpack is always aglitter

With BeBee posts from me and from you

And that’s not all, he’s a cook top notch too


Paul "Pablo" Croubalian is king of story prelude

Giving his teaching wide amplitude

A photographer, singer, and guitar he plays

A raging introvert, of himself he says.


+l Canada


CityVP 🐝 Manjit  is a thinker and commentator of note

His encyclopedic knowledge always gets my vote

Enriching other's posts with insight and glee

He is a brand in himself, it is clear to see :)


Kevin Pashuk  is with us Riding Shotgun

A super man and most mindful one

He tells us all, honest and straight

How gently he cared for his wife Kate


Renée 🐝 Cormier and CityVP 🐝 Manjit 

Together they write on business now

A series of questions on what, when and how

Each combine their own unique strengths

Graham philosophical, Renee practical sense


Robert Cormack brings golden writing keys

His posts all written with apparent ease

He says himself he takes hours of time

To compose his work so concisely sublime


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Don 🐝 Kerr 

Gives us My BeBee TV

With visual delights for all to see


Royce Shook in his sage and quiet way

Always has something of value to say


Renée 🐝 Cormier can surf, swim and cook

With the most fun ever, in my book


Anne 🐝 Thornley-Brown, MBA offers solid advice

On teamwork and groups, always precise


Graham🐝 Edwards  bring songs of yonder and old

In melodious blogs of music stars well told


Nicole Chardenet treats with irreverence and wit

Her short posts are gems that perfectly fit


Robert Cormack is straight, accurate and true

With experienced insight ever so shrewd


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To these and all other Canuck Bees I wish to say

From South Africa, eight thousand miles away

A big cheers to you all!

And have a nice day.


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#BeBee #Pablo #Robert Cormack #Paul #Canucks
Comments

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #51

Lisa \ud83d\udc1d Gallagher Thanks for comments. With the 170 thousand US Bees, North America is the place where the beBee action is.

Bill Stankiewicz

6 years ago #50

Great buzz

Bill Stankiewicz

6 years ago #49

Great bee's 🐝 in Canada 🇨🇦 !!! Keeping beBee on the Northern growth curve!! 👍👍👍🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

Jim Murray

6 years ago #48

We can settle this butter tart thing in four simple words: Homemade,,,raisins...pecans...drippy.

Joyce 🐝 Bowen Brand Ambassador @ beBee

6 years ago #47

smile. Such a nice tribute to our Canucks.

Lisa Gallagher

6 years ago #46

Nice Gert Scholtz!! I had no idea a few people listed above live in Canada. :)

Kevin Pashuk

6 years ago #45

#56
Raisins or no raisins?

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #44

Ren\u00e9e \ud83d\udc1d Cormier Summer, sunshine, 30 degrees, Canuck rugby and butter tarts - you have me hooked - getting on a plane right now!

don kerr

6 years ago #43

#53
understood.

Kevin Pashuk

6 years ago #42

#52
Nothing to do with Introversion Don \ud83d\udc1d Kerr... It actually came from the days of when we were under strict instructions "NOT TO TOUCH THE CHRISTMAS BAKING!!!" Being kids, we would sneak a treat from the stash, leaving my mother with an empty container when the guests arrived. I always blamed my sister, and she blamed me. Regardless of the ethics of it all, we have both developed a preference for the frozen (chewy rather than ice-like) indulgence.

don kerr

6 years ago #41

#51
Kevin Pashuk Are you freakin' nuts? Out of the freezer? None of the sticky goo runs down your hand and forearms. That's just plain nuts. Must be a raging introvert thing.

Kevin Pashuk

6 years ago #40

#48
Only in Canada would you hear a raging debate on National Public Radio (CBC) about the outrage of putting raisins in butter tarts. As for me, I can go either way, but have found that a butter tart is best enjoyed straight out of the freezer. http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/964886083822

CityVP Manjit

6 years ago #39

#43
Forgive the 95 Canuck Rugby Team, they were still playing with Ice Hockey rules in their heads - i.e. what would life be if you were not missing all your front teeth - for only an Ice Hockey player wears that smile with a badge of honour :-)

Anne 🐝 Thornley-Brown, MBA

6 years ago #38

I hate butter tarts....there is only so many things an upbringning can accomplish?

Graham🐝 Edwards

6 years ago #37

Thanks for the shoutout Gert Scholtz... remember Canada is the land of "butter tarts". The only thing that truly counts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butter_tart

Jim Murray

6 years ago #36

#45
Nice? Hmmm, there's something I haven't tried yet.

Paul Walters

6 years ago #35

Gert Scholtz Its cause they are so 'nice' gert

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #34

Javier \ud83d\udc1d beBee Should their ever be a beBee convention in Canada - I will be first to join - and drive the snow plough!

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #33

#35
CityVP \ud83d\udc1d Manjit As you do Manjit - thank you for giving more context and information.

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #32

#36
Anne \ud83d\udc1d Thornley-Brown, MBA Jamaica - a country I have visited a few times and people I am very fond of. Not to mention their fine athletes. Thanks for stopping by Anne.

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #31

#15
Indeed Chris - how could they go wrong having so many fine musicians. Thanks for your comments.

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #30

#20
Tausif Mundrawala Thank you for reading the post and your kind words Tausif. Both of us are some way from Canada and treasure the contributions of the Canucks.

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #29

#16
Melonie Dodaro Clearly that is the case on beBee. Thanks for commenting Melonie.

Anne 🐝 Thornley-Brown, MBA

6 years ago #28

Thank you for including me. You can add a Jamaican flag beside my mention. I was born in Jamaica and raised in Montreal. I currently live in Toronto.

CityVP Manjit

6 years ago #27

When I was 4 years old in London, the Canadian Flag was introduced and at the same time Ontario chose to adopt a similiar pre-1965 flag, complete with a Union Jack and for added measure the cross of St.George. Though Pierre Trudeau signed the Constitution Act of 1982 that moved the constitution from Britain (where I born) to Canada (where I emigrated), what it did not do was remove the head of state (The Queen). Canada remains a monarchy. There is a group in Canada called the Citizens for a Canadian Republic. Herb Dhaliwal - a former Minister and MP who served in Jean Chretien's government is my cousin and he also supports the ending of Canada's constitutional link to the monarchy. Herb is listed as a supporter of the Republic here http://www.canadian-republic.ca/republic_supporters.html Of the people mentioned in this poem there are probably monarchists who are proud of their connection to Queen Elizabeth as the unelected Head of State represented in Canada by the Governor General. The day Canada is a republic is the day I know I am Canadian. Why should I pretend to be fully something that a nation has not fully endorsed. If the people of Quebec say they want to be Quebecois, that is the will of that province since I don't blame them if they don't identify with the monarchy. I believe a Canadian republic can bring unity between English speaking, French speaking and the Indigenous. I don't see the monarchy here ending in my own lifetime.

CityVP Manjit

6 years ago #26

When I was 4 years old in London, the Canadian Flag was introduced and at the same time Ontario chose to adopt a similiar pre-1965 flag, complete with a Union Jack and for added measure the cross of St.George. Though Pierre Trudeau signed the Constitution Act of 1982 that moved the constitution from Britain (where I born) to Canada (where I emigrated), what it did not do was remove the head of state (The Queen). Canada remains a monarchy. There is a group in Canada called the Citizens for a Canadian Republic. Herb Dhaliwal - a former Minister and MP who served in Jean Chretien's government is my cousin and he also supports the ending of Canada's constitutional link to the monarchy. Herb is listed as a supporter of the Republic here http://www.canadian-republic.ca/republic_supporters.html Of the people mentioned in this poem there are monarchists who proud of their connection to Queen Elizabeth as the unelected Head of State represented in Canada by the Governor General. Until the monarchy is replaced by a Republic the people in Quebec remain French and I am British citizen who holds a Canadian passport. The day Canada is a republic is the day I know I am Canadian. Why should I pretend to be something that a nation has not fully endorsed. If the people of Quebec say they want to be Quebecois, that is the will of that province since I don't blame them if they don't identify with the monarchy. I believe a Canadian republic can bring unity between English speaking, French speaking and the Indigenous. I don't see the monarchy here ending in my own lifetime.

Javier Cámara-Rica 🐝🇪🇸

6 years ago #25

beBee loves Canada. I can say I am willing to meet our great canadians bees.

stephan metral 🐝 Innovative Brand Ambassador

6 years ago #24

#25
yup🇿🇦

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #23

#19
Royce Shook There is a huge diversity among the Canadian bees. It is why I enjoy posts from your country. Thanks for commenting and "giving a call".

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #22

#9
Sara Jacobovici Well that makes you a Canuck too! Thanks for the comments Sara and Kevin will be getting my vote.

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #21

#10
Randall Burns One day you will have to stay, on the shores of SA, where surf's always good, and so is the food. Thanks for the sublime rhyme in pantomime!

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #20

#11
stephan metral \ud83d\udc1d Innovative Brand Ambassador You could have knocked me over - reading Afrikaans in your reply. Baie dankie meneer!

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #19

#7
Charlene Norman To my mind Jim is a legend on beBee. Thanks for the comments Charlene and looking forward to your posts, eh?

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #18

#6
Ian Weinberg Well now there's a thought! And the "Canucks" are the local rugby team - I'll fit right in.

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #17

#3
Kevin Pashuk You picked two of the best places in SA to tour and see. Remember your camera and have a great trip!

Sara Jacobovici

6 years ago #16

#18
I know. Frustrating. It happened to me and I tried everyday. Finally was able to get through today! Please try again if possible. Thanks Dominique \ud83d\udc1d Petersen!

Royce Shook

6 years ago #15

Thank you for this post that shows the depth of the writing Canadian Bees. Canada has always been a country that has embraced the idea of keeping in touch. We can claim that Alexander Graham Bell the inventor of the telephone lived in Canada--although the telephone was invented in the USA. I think I read at one time that Canadians had more phones per capita than any other country in the world--this was before the Internet, but I believe Canada is one of the most wired countries in the world today. I look forward to checking out my fellow Canadian Bees and their Buzzes

Dominique 🐝 Petersen

6 years ago #14

#13
Sara Jacobovici I tried several times to vote but kept getting the message "authentication failed". :o(

Pascal Derrien

6 years ago #13

a fair observation :-)

Kevin Pashuk

6 years ago #12

#13
Thanks Sara for spreading the word. Apparently if I win, I get a trip to the far northern regions of this great country. Canada has a lot to offer, and you are all welcome to visit. Call ahead, and we'll tell you how many layers of flannel you will need to wear to stay warm. (Kidding... it's over 30 deg C here right now, but that will change in 90 days.)

Sara Jacobovici

6 years ago #11

Gert Scholtz. Kevin has entered a photo contest to win a grand Canadian adventure. Please check out this page and vote for his shot of the BC Interior Mountains at Sunrise. (Look for the orange sky...) http://view.bebee.com/?u=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hZHZlbnR1cmVjYW5hZGEuY29tL215YWR2ZW50dXJlY2FuYWRhLw== For a wider beBee appeal, I tag Javier \ud83d\udc1d beBee.

Jim Murray

6 years ago #10

Thank you Gert Scholtz. You are the salt of the earth, my friend.

stephan metral 🐝 Innovative Brand Ambassador

6 years ago #9

Awwww! Gert Scholtz

Randall Burns

6 years ago #8

Awww Gert Scholtz you warm my heart Compared to others you are set apart You're "busting a rhyme" Can you pantomime? Verse so friendly and cheerful There really is no reason to be fearful Thanks for the sentiment You've made quite a statement I'm sure that all of us here From Moose Jaw to Red Deer (and everywhere else) Reciprocate your gesture Even the Court Jester We all do pray That you have a great day EH!

Sara Jacobovici

6 years ago #7

Oh Canada! Great buzz Gert Scholtz. As a proud dual citizenship holder, Canadian and Israeli, who lived and traveled through Canada over a period of 47 years(!), I am thrilled to see the spotlight shine on these Canucks! Well done!

stephan metral 🐝 Innovative Brand Ambassador

6 years ago #6

Awwww! Gert Scholtz that is a good Thursday. Motivation for "Here it is Canada!". Shelter of all the oppressed and defenseless, where everyone stands a chance to prosper and leave in peace. Home of countless efforts and innovations to save the planet from the greediest interests wherever they stand on the planet.

Ian Weinberg

6 years ago #5

Jislaaik Oom Gert Scholtz they'll offer you citizenship for this contribution!

don kerr

6 years ago #4

Gert Scholtz Good fun. Thanks for the shout out.

Kevin Pashuk

6 years ago #3

What a great poem, eh? Gert? I'll have to pick up a two-four and some poutine and read it again by the lights of the Aurora Borealis. My better half and I land in your part of the world at the end of September. We are doing the photo safari tour (Kruger), then a week in Cape Town. Our time in Johannesburg is unfortunately short.

Dominique 🐝 Petersen

6 years ago #2

Thanks, Gert! You made my day! ;o)

Lisa Vanderburg

6 years ago #1

Fun, Gert Scholtz! Clever too...takes balls to poet-up, but you did it so well; I enjoyed it!

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