I should have enlisted in the Canadian Army

st.cronin · 04-12-2006, 10:52 AM

http://today.reuters.com/news/articl..._US-AFGHAN.xml

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Canada is willing to pay top dollar so that its soldiers in Afghanistan are served the kind of coffee and treats they crave.

So well, in fact, that Brigitte Smiley, spokeswoman for the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency, said at least 100 Canadians have applied for 15 jobs at the soon-to-open Tim Hortons Inc. coffee shop at Canada's military base at Kandahar.

Tim Hortons is an extremely popular coffee and baked goods chain in Canada.

While Canadian fast food jobs often pay the minimum wage of about C$8 ($7) an hour, the successful Kandahar candidates will earn double that, plus a tax-free allowance of C$1,800 a month. Food and accommodation are free.

The military is looking for applicants who have already worked at a Tim Hortons -- Canada's largest coffee shop chain -- although Smiley said few would have military experience.

The military support agency is setting up the Tim Hortons in response to demand from Canada's 2,200 troops in Afghanistan, who are homesick for their Tims coffee and doughnut fix.

About 5,000 soldiers from other countries are also based in Kandahar and the agency expects about 2,500 people to visit Tim Hortons, Kandahar, each day.

Dutch · 04-12-2006, 10:55 AM

I've never heard of that...must be some good fucking coffee.

Fonzie · 04-12-2006, 11:02 AM

Their doughnuts are excellent.

Dr. Sak · 04-12-2006, 11:04 AM

Tim Horton's has the best coffee ever.

johnnyshaka · 04-12-2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Tim Horton's has the best coffee ever.

Sipping on one right now!!

Maple Leafs · 04-12-2006, 11:14 AM

Tim Hortons is easily the best coffee on the planet. They must put nicotine in it or something -- I can't go a day without one.

Franklinnoble · 04-12-2006, 11:19 AM

Not surprising. They probably have Starbucks at Camp Anaconda by now...

bbor · 04-12-2006, 11:39 AM

Y'all are missing the point here.

We have an army??????

FrogMan · 04-12-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bbor

Y'all are missing the point here.

We have an army??????

we already had this discussion before, you can not call a guy with a rifle in a canoe an army, period.

FM

flere-imsaho · 04-12-2006, 12:37 PM

This reminds me - I got to see my brother on his leave in February (should probably post some pictures). Anyway, he and the guys on his Observation Post have made a sport of stealing meatballs from the mess (i.e. KBR), which are, apparently, inedible, and finding new and creative ways to blow them up while they're whiling away the hours at their OP. Best part? They made videos, some of which were absolutely hilarious.

Greyroofoo · 04-12-2006, 12:56 PM

Oh Yeah? Well the U.S. Army gets $30 meals from Haliburton.

Sooo.....................................yup!

wishbone · 04-12-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FrogMan

we already had this discussion before, you can not call a guy with a rifle in a canoe an army, period.

FM

because that would be the Canadian Navy

FrogMan · 04-12-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wishbone

because that would be the Canadian Navy

nope, that's the whole canadian military force, army/navy/air force all included in that guy with a rifle and a canoe

FM

bbor · 04-12-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FrogMan

nope, that's the whole canadian military force, army/navy/air force all included in that guy with a rifle and a canoe

FM

The guy making paper airplanes is responsible for our Air farce...errr force.

Ajaxab · 04-12-2006, 02:27 PM

What I wouldn't give for a Tim Horton's Boston Creme, French Crueller and a large double-double about now.

Critch · 04-12-2006, 03:17 PM

It's not all fun in the Canadian Army. The US Airforce bombs them every now and then.

Maple Leafs · 04-12-2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FrogMan

nope, that's the whole canadian military force, army/navy/air force all included in that guy with a rifle and a canoe

In fairness, the guy is really big.

Rizon · 04-12-2006, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wishbone

because that would be the Canadian Navy

ice4277 · 04-12-2006, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsak16

Tim Horton's has the best coffee ever.

It's pretty good in the States, but I've heard that the coffee at the ones in Canada is better.

bbor · 04-12-2006, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Critch

It's not all fun in the Canadian Army. The US Airforce bombs them every now and then.

Ouch!!

FrogMan · 04-12-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

THIS HAS BEEN PHOTOSHOPPED!!!!!

How do I know? There's no way in hell our navy canoe (note that I said canoe) has an engine, as tiny as it could be...

FM

bbor · 04-12-2006, 11:12 PM

Plus that name written on the side of the boat would also have to be written in french

Franklinnoble · 04-12-2006, 11:20 PM

That pic would be a great inspiration for a photoshop contest...

ice4277 · 04-13-2006, 05:31 AM

This thread inspired me to get some Tim Horton's coffee on the way to work, even though it was not on the way.

04-12-2006, 10:55 AM	#2
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I've never heard of that...must be some good fucking coffee. Last edited by Dutch : 04-12-2006 at 10:56 AM.

04-12-2006, 11:04 AM	#4
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Tim Horton's has the best coffee ever. Last edited by Dr. Sak : 04-12-2006 at 11:04 AM.

04-12-2006, 11:14 AM	#6
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Tim Hortons is easily the best coffee on the planet. They must put nicotine in it or something -- I can't go a day without one. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

04-12-2006, 11:39 AM	#8
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Y'all are missing the point here. We have an army?????? __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

04-12-2006, 02:27 PM	#15
Ajaxab College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Far from home	What I wouldn't give for a Tim Horton's Boston Creme, French Crueller and a large double-double about now. Last edited by Ajaxab : 04-12-2006 at 02:28 PM.

04-12-2006, 11:02 AM	#3
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Their doughnuts are excellent.

04-12-2006, 11:19 AM	#7
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Not surprising. They probably have Starbucks at Camp Anaconda by now...

04-12-2006, 12:37 PM	#10
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	This reminds me - I got to see my brother on his leave in February (should probably post some pictures). Anyway, he and the guys on his Observation Post have made a sport of stealing meatballs from the mess (i.e. KBR), which are, apparently, inedible, and finding new and creative ways to blow them up while they're whiling away the hours at their OP. Best part? They made videos, some of which were absolutely hilarious.

04-12-2006, 12:56 PM	#11
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Oh Yeah? Well the U.S. Army gets $30 meals from Haliburton. Sooo.....................................yup!

04-12-2006, 03:17 PM	#16
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	It's not all fun in the Canadian Army. The US Airforce bombs them every now and then.

04-12-2006, 11:12 PM	#22
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Plus that name written on the side of the boat would also have to be written in french __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

04-12-2006, 11:20 PM	#23
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	That pic would be a great inspiration for a photoshop contest...

04-13-2006, 05:31 AM	#24
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	This thread inspired me to get some Tim Horton's coffee on the way to work, even though it was not on the way.

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