We only had about 1400 stranded here in Moncton, New Brunswick. It does seem odd that Bush didn't acknowledge Canada in his speech, especially when the Letters to the Editor columns of our local papers are literally choked with letters of thanks from those stranded.

The most touching story I heard came from a small town near Halifax. A school collected food stuffs and items of all descriptions and $2500 cash... CASH !!! Brought tears to my eyes.

BTW, the two young families I put up were just as nice as any Maritimer or Newfoundlander. I'm sure they would have done the same for me.

God Bless America.