Happy Canada Gay!

It’s that magical time of year, when Canadians everywhere get together to swill cheap Canadian and drink their faces into a patriotic shade of red. For some, it’s a long day of maple syrup massages and barbequed back bacon sandwiches, but when all said and done, we all love this loony dominion in the north. Up Your Alley wishes you a happy birthday, Canada!

**This posting is also a sign of another important birthday. Today, Up Your Alley turns one year old. Here’s our inaugural posting.**

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