Hello Canada!

Some of you may already know me as the North Pacific ambasssador to Canada. However, it occured to me that I haven't introduced myself, The Commonwealth of Blackshear, to you. So, here goes.

Blackshear is the self-designated premiere vacation destination of The North Pacific. However, nations from almost everywhere have enjoyed our world-class facilities. For more information, please, feel free to browse our latest brochure.

But, hey, don't take my word for it. Read these actual testimonials from actual nations in The North Pacific and throughout the NationStates world.

So, come visit us, relax and unwind. It's guarenteed to be an experience you'll never forget.

Still not convinced? Check out "The Top 10 Reasons to Visit Blackshear". Come on, everyone likes a list.

Nice to meet you. May be I'll visit your nation - once I get all my shots :P

I must say that it is the premiere vacation destination of The North Pacific.
Maybe a vacation would be a good thing. There's just too much choice and I'd spend all my time wondering what to do before having to leave.

Blackshear,
Do you have those cool resorts that are all-inclusive? You know, the ones with free booze, food, and ice cream when you're staying there? If so, I'm so there!!!

-Melissa

What about the toxic sludge ponds. That could be a good vacation spot.

Yes, everything's included. You want it you got. ;)

Legal note: Everything is included on your bill. Nothing is free.

*swiftly packing luggage, singing* "I'm on my way, from misery to happiness today...uh huh uh huh..." :)

-Melissa

We look forward to your arrival. As a token of our appreciation, we'd like to give you the following gift:

uh...o...k...thanks?

*whispering to closest person in room* what the hell is it? :huh:

-Melissa

There's a 5-day, 4-night, all-expense paid trip to Blackshear for the person who comes up with the best explanation of what that thing does.

while this isn't the most original explanation that could be made up for this object....I think it looks like some weird mp3 player, note how the symbols on it look like 'play', 'stop' and 'pause'

I agree with checkers that the symbols rep play, paus stop. But the item is used to torture the people that piss you of the most. A body part is inserted into the cetre area and the play button is pushed. The machine inflicts some sort of pain on the selected body part.

This explanation is a result of the day that I had today!!!!!

did you stick a certain body part somewhere, which caused it pain? :huh:


:D

CD/DVD player or perhaps an MD player?

A special Canadian Donut oven, where the "play" button turns on the heat to cook the batter :)


-Melissa

No body Part injured, just someone really pissed me off today.

oh, so you just want to inflict some pain :D

You got it but really to only one person.

This thing is a design project from Northumbria University. The theme was Non-literal objects, which are defined as :

For further views click here.

My favorite explanation was Melissa's:

Your ticket is waiting for you at your nearest Blackshearian Embassy.

I'd like to thank the Academy first of all, my family, my lawyer, my producer, Sean Connery, all my F/X people...*Music begins to play*

-Melissa

Does anyone have a problem if I move to the region full-time?

Be honest, I can take it. :D

lol

I for one, would be ecstatic if you choose Canada as your permanent home :D

Welcome to Canada for real, Blackshear! We're happy to have you! :D

(beanbags in the corner, as usual!)

Lelana

Really... it's a MP3 torture device, press the triangle and it plays disco music.
The reason the design is so vague is so it can pass thru customs as a "baby monitor."

I know my answer is late, I just felt the truth about the device had to come out. :rolleyes:

OK. I've moved. Thank you for the warm welcome and the beanbag chair.

I've got to go and update the regional stats.:lol:

(You're actually surprisingly close to the item's real function, APE.)

:lol:

Welcome, and well come, to Canada, brother! Enjoy your time here as one of us! :D

Lelana

Welcome aboard. You've already demonstrated that you fit right in.

I could use another active former delegate to carouse with, reminiss about how we used to "be somebody" and complain about how kids these days just don't know how to govern...

NOW GET ON THE MAP!

Welcome to the region!
I'm pretty sure you aren't on the map. But then again, snot easy keeping track these days. BTW, the nations with the big white holes in them are empty. Just keeps me from having to white out all those islands.

"We got another! Continue with the brainwashing campaign!"

"Aye sir"

Welcome, Blackshear! :)

*holds out tray laden with cold beer and fresh doughnuts*

Help yourself!! :D

The adults seem to have some trouble governing as well. :lol: I figure we can clear the room in under 30 seconds by starting a post with "I remember the time..." or "Back in my day, a delegate had to ..."

If no one objects, I would like the area around Rankin Inlet (it's large inlet on the west coast of Hudson Bay). I lived there for a bit, so it seems somewhat appropriate.

*Grabs a tall cold one and a chocolate doughnut.*
Thank you very much. Do you have any extra sprinkles? I love sprinkles. :)

*brings out special stash of extra-sprinkle covered doughnuts*

pssst!
Blackshear - grab a couple.
Don't tell the others I have these, ok?! :ph43r:
Oinkers would eat them all up on me! :P

Thanks. You're secret is safe with me. :ph43r:
Silly oinkers. :lol:

*takes a few donuts himself*

:D

No prob, you will appear as BS on the map, couldn't fit Blackshear legibly...

Welcome to Canada Blackshear. :D

:lol:

HEY!! :angry:

:D :P

"Oh the pathos..."

Sorry I'm late, but Welcome to Canada, eh!

Thank you. I've been having a good time. :D