Navy Gets in On Grey Cup Fun
Sunday, November 25, 2012 @ 4:28 AM
Esquimalt, B.C. – Although the B.C. Lions are not taking part in today’s 100th Grey Cup Championship game, there is more on the line than just civic, or provincial pride.
There’s a rivalry in the Canadian Navy too.
The Commanding Officers of HMCS Toronto and HMCS Calgary, have their pride at stake and will be watching the 100th Grey Cup closely. The losing Commanding Officer will wear the jersey and ball cap of the winning team, and also fly the respective flag at sea for a day.
"I look forward to seeing an Argonauts jersey and ball cap on the Commanding Officer of HMCS Calgary” said Commander David Patchell, Commanding Officer of HMCS Toronto. “ Seeing Calgary fly the Argo flag at sea and having the wonderful city of Toronto represented on both coasts will be a great honour."
Commander Paul Francoeur, Commanding Officer of HMCS Calgary sees things differently, "There is nothing like having some Royal Canadian Navy fun while watching the Grey Cup," said Commander Francoeur, "I am going to have a big grin as I watch Toronto sail on her next deployment flying the Stamps flag off her yardarm."
Comments
Is the HMCS Calgary a Prairie Schooner??
It could be a river bowt. (Bow, get it)
Canada has a navy????
Typical liberal left comments. No respect for those who would step in harms way to protect your warm pink body.
Some pretty lame attempts at humour above. Asking if Canada has a navy stopped being funny in the 90’s. Try opening a book sometime.
Sigh….sheesh, I’ll explain it then. Calgary is a landlocked city. The Bow River runs through Calgary. Following along ? I think some people are being a little too serious here. Or too searuez ?
Oh, also, a prairie schooner is a nick-name for a chuckwagon. Hope that clears some of that up. I will do my best to refrain from any Calgary boat jokes in the future.
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