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2014-12-03 00:42:30 UTC
Got this reminder/wakeup email forwarded from a friend. Something to think
about . . .
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Christmas 2014
As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into
high gear to provide Canadians with monstrous piles of cheaply
produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of
Canadian labour.
This year will be different.
This year Canadians will give the gift of genuine concern for other Canadians.
There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be
found that is produced by Canadians hands.
Yes there is! It's time to think outside the box, people. . . .
Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese
produced wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift
certificates from your local Canadian hair salon or barber? Gym
membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some
health improvement.
Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, Canadian
owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift
certificate or a book of gift certificates.
Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking
down the dollars on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful
gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the
summer, or driveway ploughed all winter, or games at the local golf course.
There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates.
And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half
dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint.
Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about
supporting your home town Canadian with their financial lives on the
line to keep their doors open.
How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or
motorcycle, done at a shop run by the Canadian working guy?
Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services
of a local cleaning lady for a day.
My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy
who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people
spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewellery,
and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and
leave your server a nice tip.
And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown
theatre. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand
Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of
lights, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those
kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a
nice BIG tip.
You see, Christmas is no longer about draining Canadian pockets so
that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about
caring about us, encouraging Canadian small businesses to keep
plugging away to follow their dreams.
And, when we care about other Canadians, we care about our
communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't
imagine.
Christmas is about helping our country grow stronger.
BUY CANADIAN - BE CANADIAN - The job you save might be your own.
about . . .
_______________________________________
Christmas 2014
As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into
high gear to provide Canadians with monstrous piles of cheaply
produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of
Canadian labour.
This year will be different.
This year Canadians will give the gift of genuine concern for other Canadians.
There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be
found that is produced by Canadians hands.
Yes there is! It's time to think outside the box, people. . . .
Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese
produced wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift
certificates from your local Canadian hair salon or barber? Gym
membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some
health improvement.
Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, Canadian
owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift
certificate or a book of gift certificates.
Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking
down the dollars on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful
gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the
summer, or driveway ploughed all winter, or games at the local golf course.
There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates.
And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half
dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint.
Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about
supporting your home town Canadian with their financial lives on the
line to keep their doors open.
How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or
motorcycle, done at a shop run by the Canadian working guy?
Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services
of a local cleaning lady for a day.
My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy
who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people
spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewellery,
and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and
leave your server a nice tip.
And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown
theatre. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand
Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of
lights, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those
kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a
nice BIG tip.
You see, Christmas is no longer about draining Canadian pockets so
that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about
caring about us, encouraging Canadian small businesses to keep
plugging away to follow their dreams.
And, when we care about other Canadians, we care about our
communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't
imagine.
Christmas is about helping our country grow stronger.
BUY CANADIAN - BE CANADIAN - The job you save might be your own.