George Shirley wrote:

> Brian Mailman wrote:
> > The Joneses wrote:
> >
> >>soTWEEDLEjourn wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>The Joneses wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>soTWEEDLEjourn wrote:
> >>>> If you're at or less than 1000' elevation, JOP calls for 10 min.
> >>>>for pint jars for cantaloupe pickles....
> >
> >
> > Isn't Canadian altitude some percentage lower than US altitude?
> >
> > B/
>
> I think their money is a percentage less, altitude should be the same in
> metric though. I'm not sure if the Canadians have something like the US
> Geological Survey but would bet they do. If so you can get the altitude
> for any part of the country. I checked mine with my buddies GPS, I live
> at every bit of 29 feet above sea level. I don't think I have to make
> allowances in canning for that height. <BSEG>
>
> George

Hi George

Yes- our money is lower <g> It's sort of like a peso compared to the
strength of your dollar:
$1.00 US = $1.50 Cdn (more or less. It fluctuates.)

We also have the Geological Survey of Canada. If you're into rock
collecting, you can buy some superb maps.

regards,
Annie