may two-four

WOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!

Well, that was the favourite phrase
When it was "May Two-Four"
About 15-20 years ago

For my Yankee readers
"May Two-Four" weekend
Refers to the long weekend here in Canada
That celebrates Queen Victoria's birthday
Officially titled "Victoria Day"

BUT
Because Canadians
Like to put a beer angle
On everything
And because most Canadians
Down a case of beer this weekend
(1 Case = 24 beers a.k.a. "A Two-Four"
We've honored the memory
Of a dead queen
With Beer

That's what we do up here :)

But, now, there is no 'woohoooo"in'
Coming from this tired Mom's mouth
I'm afraid

Just a smile
That I get to enjoy
The sunny long weekend with my kids
Watching fireworks
Having BBQ's

And yes, downing a beer or two

Sadly, my "two-four" downing
Days are over....

Happy May Two-Four
Fellow Canucks

Happy weekend
My Yankee friends :)