Thank you for hosting the Olympics. Sorry the weather was lousy, ski resorts here are having a tough time too, especially with the economy as well.
It appears you’ve put on your best red and white and maple leaf (down to the mittens, I want a pair!) friendliness to all nations.
Yes, I live in the USA in ski country. But my origins are from a Brit who married a French-Canadian, and a French-Canadian who married an American citizen. Mom always retained her Canadian citizenship even though she lived in the States for over 50 years.
We love our Canadian family, and some have lived in Vancouver for a bit – I’ve yet to visit. My uncle was a part of the torch run toward Calgary years ago. My cousins played hockey as kids and still do, always competitive.
My mother loved BC (British Columbia) and is now memorialized there by her sister and friends. Canada is always a friendly country, perhaps that’s what confuses USA residents. It also offers great smoked meat (check out http://www.savethedeli.com) and Coffee Crisps.
I used to like wimpy candy bars as a kid, and traditionally I don’t eat sweets but Coffee Crisp is coffee and chocolate and wafers and brings me back to … Canada. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Cooking with Dee 
My error, my uncle ran the torch part of the way toward Calgary, a distinct honor.
Yesterday I aspired to make my first beer batter and only needed one beer from the store. There was a Corona or a Labatts. I chose CANADA! Will let you know how my first shallow fry w/no thermometer (it’s in storage) goes. Dee