Larry, those French weren't paddling around over here. They owned the continent from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. In Canada, we're glad they're still here. Montreal is the second-largest French-language TV production centre in the world. Quebec's cultural contribution is particularly significant. Its hunting and fishing speaks for itself. Regards, King
I was using "paddling around" literally, King. Easiest way to navigate what was then wilderness was by boat. And you're leaving out the East Coast of what is now the USA in your description of how much of the continent they owned. Never that part. But I'm glad they were here too. I was simply pointing out some linguistic oddities they left behind.
