You Might Be from Saskatchewan If . . .

by Carson Demmans, Jason Sylvestre (Illustrator)

Overview

A delightful romp through one of Canada’s most beloved provinces, this illustrated collection of geographical quips, barbs, and jokes takes an intimate look at what it’s like to be from Saskatchewan. Perfect for visitors or longtime residents, this joke book is sure to bring laughs to any reader familiar with the Land of the Living Sky.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781927097212
Publisher:	MacIntyrePurcell Publishing, Inc
Publication date:	08/01/2012
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Carson Demmans is a humor writer whose work has appeared in numerous magazines and books. Jason Sylvestre is an artist and a graphic designer. They both live in Saskatchewan.

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You Might Be from Saskatchewan If ...

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By Carson Demmans, Jason Sylvestre

MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.

Copyright © 2012 Carson Demmans and Jason Sylvestre
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-927097-27-4

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CHAPTER 1

The Journey Begins ...

YOU CONSIDER ONE CABBAGE ROLL AND SIX TYPES OF PEROGIES TO BE A SEVEN COURSE MEAL.

YOU GET NOSEBLEEDS IN HIGHER ALTITUDES.

YOU'VE EVER GONE OUT IN MINUS 30 DEGREES WEATHER AND SAID IT'S A LITTLE NICER TODAY.

YOU CONSIDER 23 YEARS BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS ACCEPTABLE.

YOU CONSIDER 3 MILES OF VISABILITY TO BE A LITTLE FOGGY.

YOU HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL KNOWING THERE ARE NO CURVES ON THE ROAD FOR AT LEAST HALF AN HOUR.

YOU NEVER GET TIRED OF THE, "BUT THIS IS BIGGAR" JOKE.

YOU CONSIDER A HALF TON TRUCK TO BE A FUEL EFFICIENT COMPACT.

YOU HAVE GONE TO THE MARITIMES AND NEEDED A TRANSLATOR.

YOU READ THE CONSTITUTION AND WERE SURPRISED TO FIND OUT THAT UKRANIAN IS NOT AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE.

YOU WROTE A PROTEST LETTER TO THE CBC FOR SUGGESTING THAT TOMMY DOUGLAS MIGHT NOT BE THE GREATEST CANADIAN.

YOU'VE EVER TAKEN A FAMILY VACATION TO SEE A STATUE OF A GIANT GRASSHOPPER.

YOUR EMPLOYER ALLOWS YOU TIME OFF TO HARVEST GRAIN.

(Continues...)

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