So... Whats for lunch?

Lise · Jan 31 07 11:33

Well, they were created by the Yanks.

Roots was founded in [A title=1973 href="vny!://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973"]1973[/A] by [A class=new title="Michael Budman" href="vny!://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michael_Budman&action=edit"]Michael Budman[/A] and [A class=new title="Don Green" href="vny!://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Don_Green&action=edit"]Don Green[/A], formerly of [A title=Detroit href="vny!://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit"]Detroit[/A], [A title=Michigan href="vny!://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan"]Michigan[/A]. The store concept was based on their experiences at a summer camp called Camp Tamakwa in [A title=Ontario href="vny!://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario"]Ontario[/A]'s [A title="Algonquin Park" href="vny!://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algonquin_Park"]Algonquin Park[/A] during their childhood.

The company originally sold footwear at a single location in [A title=Toronto href="vny!://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto"]Toronto[/A]. Its first product was the Roots Negative Heel Shoe. It has since expanded its line of merchandise to include items such as jackets, bags, watches, luggage, sweatshirts and fashion accessories.

[A href="vny!://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roots_Canada_Ltd"]vny!://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roots_Canada_Ltd[/A].

Russ · Jan 31 07 11:35

Interesting... I was always told it was a canadian startup.

purelife · Jan 31 07 11:36

Hmmm, I wonder where I heard this info that Roots was bought out by a US company. Oh well, I must've confused myself with another company.

Lise · Jan 31 07 11:37

So did I. Too bad there's not a lot of Canadia companies out there.

Does anyone know if the Bay is still Canadian? I know Timmies isn't but Superstore is still.

Sportsdude · Jan 31 07 11:42

Nope the here before canada store is owned by a guy from south carolina. People seem to not care apparently, that nothing is Canadian owned anymore. If you want need something to blame, blame NAFTA. Nafta makes it easier for american companies to enter Canada while you end up working for them and making products for Americans to use. Nafta = americans take over everything, you make their goods for the americans to use. Its one sided.

purelife · Jan 31 07 11:44

I think The Bay is US owned. I remember them talking about it and many Canadians were pissed.

Lise · Jan 31 07 03:04

Wow, purelife! I can't help but keep looking at your avatar. Too sexxxxy for words.

purelife · Jan 31 07 03:10

Oh yeah, that's me. hee hee.. just kidding. It's THE gorgeous Jolie.

purelife · Jan 31 07 03:12

I'm trying to get you over 400 blesses Lise. We're 20 behind.....

How was your lunch, Lise?

Russ · Jan 31 07 03:13

19

Lise · Jan 31 07 03:16

Ah thanks. Bless points awarded to Russ and purelife.

Lunch wasn't too bad. I made chicken stew with potatoes and carrots. Lise Jr. loves the soup, thank goodness.

Oops. Gotta run. Shoot.

Russ · Jan 31 07 03:20

Ah, I have sympathy feelings for you miss Lise.. I changed my cousins diapers twice and decided that was enough. Im not forced to do it, so why would I at this point in life.

I had take out chinese food my brother had left in the fridge. I hope he didnt want it for a snack when hes at work tongiht.

purelife · Jan 31 07 03:26

Bye Lise. Ah....changing poopy diapers...

Enjoy your dinner Lise.

Sportsdude · Jan 31 07 03:36

I've had to change my cousins son's diapers a few times when I was over there she apparently was taking a nap and didn't want to be 'disturbed' and left the house at one point. lol

Lise · Jan 31 07 03:40

Ack. I'm back for a bit. It's like changing poopy diaper every hour on the dot. There's just no limit to the amount of diapers that goes thru kids.

Meh. Not that I wanna contribute to the global warming but I can't help it.......