We needed to resupply before heading back to the US, so we decided to stop at SuperStore, a top Toronto foodstore chain. Closed?? How can that be? It’s Monday. When we queried a local resident, she replied matter-of-factly, “It’s Labor Day.”
Labor Day in Canada
Well sure it’s Labor Day, but hey, I ask you, is it fair to close on the day before school starts? What if somebody needs extra pencils or a new lunch box or something else critical to a successful first day of school. Is it possible that Canadian business doesn’t care about its customers like its American counterpart does? We were astounded that in Toronto, the financial capital of Canada, EVERYTHING was closed on Labor Day.
Well, we say, “Good for them!”
According to Wikipedia, Labor Day is observed to celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers. What better way to honor employees than by giving them a day of rest!
Handheld Devices Fine
And another heads-up for those of you who must call or text while driving: you’d better stay in the United States if you are behind the wheel and communication with someone via a handheld device becomes imperative.
In EVERY province in Canada, this dangerous practice is against the law and subject to substantial fines.
Watch out! This law may be coming soon to your neighborhood… we hope!
I LOVE IT!! Wish we would adopt these rules. Welcome back into the US. So glad when the elections are over. That would be another rule to be looked at. Why is the campaign sooooo long?? Three months would be plenty.
Anyway, have fun and we’ll look forward to a visit from you in 2013. 🙂
Wishing you well from Zurich. We do not have an RV and must rely on hotels, but have dreamed of being able to go through the Black Forest and the Alcasien Rue du Vin with an RV like Roz and Manuel.
Roz, must thank you again for sharing your ROZ BAG with me. That is the colorful fold up bag you got at the Willie Street Coop in Madison. I never go anywhere without it.
Safe travels to you both,
Joyce and Steve
Email from Ainsworth Pugh:
hi how r u doing? its nice i like it alot, its our thanksgiving here today so i just wanna wish u all a blessed day. peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!