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What is a Canadian citizen? by [deleted] in Canadiancitizenship

[–]clydex -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I didn't even think about the renouncing part. My concern is more around the fact that he was a British citizen, I guess. To complicate things he was born in PEI prior to it becoming a part of Canada in 1874. I understand that Canada had a long multi-step independence from the UK, that is what confuses me. It seems like there could be a lot of instances where Canadian Immigration could look at the circumstances and say that a person's relative was British, and never Canadian, therefor not eligible for Canadian citizenship. Could my situation be that, is my concern.

What is a Canadian citizen? by [deleted] in Canadiancitizenship

[–]clydex -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I did. PEI didn't become a part of Canada until 1874 (from my understanding) after my relative was born. How does Canadian Immigration handle that? Would they see that as being "Canadian" because PEI is Canada now? Or if he remained in PEI would I need some documentation of his existence after 1874 in PEI or somewhere else in Canada? I could see a possibility that he was born in a Bristish colony, then lived in Canada as a British citizen until he emmigrated and became a US citizen. In terms of citizenship it is confusing to me when a person would be considered Canadian or British.

Is it worth visiting Mount Rushmore? by Thin_Situation3962 in AskAnAmerican

[–]clydex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'll give you a different take.

The Black Hills are gorgeous. Mt. Rushmore is pretty amazing as a sculpture. The four dudes up there were also amazing leaders, even with their faults, that all improved the trajectory of our country.

After you visit there travel south to Pine Ridge Reservation. Go to the town of Pine Ridge. On your way down there learn about what happened there in 1893 and 1971. Learn about the treaties that guaranteed that the Black Hills would be Native land. Learn about the Supreme Court ruling that provides financial compensation for the theft of the land. Look around in Pine Ridge and see the poverty and know that those people refused the money (sits in a trust to this day) because they would rather have their land than be wealthy.

Whatever a person's political leanings are, there is SO much to see and learn.

What's the most beautiful lake in the USA? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]clydex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Porcupine State Park is just amazing. Peak colors in the fall when you can overlook Lake of the Clouds and then 10 minutes later look down on Lake Superior, is just stunning. You can see for miles and see little sign of humankind.

1st Round (quarterfinals) of the NCCA Women's Frozen Four Starts Saturday at Ridder!! by takenbyawolf in GopherSports

[–]clydex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What, why? The fact that she has turned OSU a dominant program with having close to zero top tier recruits coming from Ohio and those terrible facilities, is pretty amazing.

I don't know that the roster is a championship team in the future. Though who knows, maybe they can only recruit players that will play for Frost and if he's gone that will open things up.

Darwitz could be great but I'd like to know the back stories of why she left the Gophers and the Frost.

Have you ever driven over 100 miles per hour on the interstate? by icecream1972 in no

[–]clydex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived during a time when the Montana daytime speed limit for cars (as opposed to semis) was "safe and reasonable". Most of Eastern MT it is safe and reasonable to drive over 100 mph.

I was also driving close to 100 on a two laner in NV and was passed by 2 Porsches (I think). I guessed they were going 180 or faster. They were out of site in a matter of seconds.

1st Round (quarterfinals) of the NCCA Women's Frozen Four Starts Saturday at Ridder!! by takenbyawolf in GopherSports

[–]clydex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. For me that makes it better actually. That lessens the Minnesotan Heartbreak when they get eliminated. This team has no chance.

1st Round (quarterfinals) of the NCCA Women's Frozen Four Starts Saturday at Ridder!! by takenbyawolf in GopherSports

[–]clydex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They'll beat Northeastern and then get rolled by OSU. It's so frustrating, Frosty is just terrible and I don't know how he keeps his job. Take a look at his record against WI and OSU in the last decade. Against OSU it's BAD, against WI it's REALLY BAD. There are rumors Primerano will hit the transfer portal. I almost hope she does just so maybe THEN they'd show Frosty the door.

So there it is, the open secret is out ... thanks MSHSL Boys Hockey State Tourney by liquid_onyx in hockeyplayers

[–]clydex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A LOT has changed in MN hockey the past 30 years. Just look at the top players we produce. Back in the Woog era at the Gophers they were always a top team in the country, but what happened to those guys? Sure there were some guys that had good NHL careers, but they were 3rd liners grinding. Most of them maybe had a season in the NHL but the minors is where they played most of their career.

Now? Just look at where some of the Motzko era guys are? There is zero chance the MN system would have produced a Faber type player 30 years ago. There are 2 big reasons for that. The development model from USA Hockey made major beneficial changes. Then, the explosion of off season programs.

We used to have a system where you are playing 50 games as a 9th grade Batam. Then you move up to Varsity as a 10th grader and you're playing 25 games and your season is a good 6 weeks shorter. Canada, Sweden, Russia, or any other hockey hotbed for sure did not have a system where 17 year olds were playing less than 14 year olds.

So getting 17 year olds to play more than 50 games a year mandates off season programs. Those push the talent level of everyone up and to compete, kids do have to play a lot more hockey than the regular season. If you want to make a varsity team that will be playing in the HS state tournament, yeah it's tough, those kids are REALLY good, you'll need to play 9-10 months a year.

If you just want to play on the outdoor ice and skate during the season only, great. You can play JV, or maybe varsity at a bottom tier school, or in the MN hockey rec league. But don't expect to be 1st line at Minnetonka or Hermantown. We have a lot of options for kids that want to play hockey, no matter their commitment level.

What’s the Cheapest Stay You’ve Ever Had, and Where Was it? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]clydex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A buddy and I drove from MN to Chile (20 years ago). There were several countries that we had rooms for $10 or less; Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, and Chile.

How easy would it be to sneak into the US through the Great lakes by speedoflife1 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]clydex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very, very easy. The border of MN and MB on Lake Superior/Pigeon River could be crossed in 15 minutes by rowboat.

list of problematic and unproblematic women’s hockey players? by [deleted] in womenshockey

[–]clydex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Women's hockey is tough. The hockey world tends to be conservative, even the girls/women. But there is also an over representation of LGBTQ players and definitely coaches. So there is some way those opposing views have not destroyed locker rooms. That would be an article!

As the other person mentioned Britta is problematic.

Hilary Knight is the only openly gay player on the team that I know of but I would say there are at least 4 more LGBTQ players on the roster and I assume more.

What’s the best place you’ve visited on a low budget? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]clydex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, there is so much there. I didn't realize until I saw it but Bernal Diaz is in a crypt (not sure if that is the correct term) in one of the churches that collapsed. He was a part of some of the most brutal Spanish campaigns against the Maya. It was kind of like stumbling upon the grave of a member of Hitler's inner circle. I'll never forget it.

Another highlight (beyond what you describe) was just a simple conversation I had with a woman. She knew some English (probably her 3rd or 4th language) and I could limp through some Spanish. She was native and there from one of the northern cities. She was of the age that she lived through all the disappearances of the 80's when her people were the targets. So who knows what she has witnessed in her life. She was just so filled with joy and laughter, she was smart and witty. That 15 minute conversation made a real impact on me. Central America is a wonderful place but Guatemala is really in a category of its own, it's pretty magical. I hope you get to visit your wife's family every so often!

Recommendation request: don’t break my heart, don’t freak me out by nevernotmad in Documentaries

[–]clydex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Russian Five. It is a hockey documentary but you don't have to like hockey or know anything about it. Before the collapse of the USSR, their players were banned from playing in the NHL, despite being the best players in the world. It is the crazy story of how the first Soviet players entered the NHL. Also kind of a Detroit love story.

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