1.) Protect your information. 2.) Do not claim another mermaid's work as your own. 3.) Be patient with new or young mermaids. 4.) Don't spam your tail makers. 5.) Don't make assumptions (that people don't like you for some reason). 6.) Don't make private conversations public (esp. if all parties think it will stay private). 7.) Be aware that anything you post, ANYWHERE, can be made public. 8.) Be respectful of public pools and other public places (don't ruin it for others). 9.) Don't be that person (who spreads rumors/creates drama). 10.) Don't assume that you know everything (be open to new ideas and concepts). All in all, the takeaway message here is BE MATURE. It doesn't take a lot to be a nice person, respectful to others, and cordial in the face of conflict. Thanks for making a cohesive video talking about this! Hopefully you'll inspire mers to follow your message and it will really improve this community ^^

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the support! I know this message won't reach everyone in the same way but I hope mers can take something away from it and we can all be a little kinder to one another.

@michelleheidler983

4 жыл бұрын

This is all basic life stuff not exclusive to mermaiding.

@NashaBelle78

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I agreed

@talithacrow7530

Жыл бұрын

Number 6 should have a caveat that if someone will be put in danger it's more than ok to tell someone, or if it's like a scammer

You forgot to add knowing how to swim properly befor slapping a tail on. Reason being weak swimmers drowning or almost drowning and causing safety concerns which leads to bans. Thanks to that I don’t really have anywhere to swim in winter I wish people thought more carefully about things.

@zzdaweirdo1120

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It's part of the reason that my mom is very hesitant to letting me buy my own mermaid tail, and since I can't find good places at the beach or whatever, I wouldn't be able to do anything. Even if I had a tail.

@jeremynatoli4039

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like that's more of a safety issue than an etiquette issue and she has ,for sure, covered all of that

@terecevladimir5250

Жыл бұрын

Courtney covered that information on how to prepare before you wear a tail in another video.

#2 yes thank you! My photos and videos are my years of hard work and I extremely dislike when people take advantage of my kindness.

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely know the feels.

@riolinithebeast

6 жыл бұрын

You are both my idols, I just started my mermaid journey and I am extremely excited. I have a basic tail and I'm definitely still learning but both of your videos have helped me so so so much. Thank you @nermaidfaith and @vancouvermermaid for being the amazing mermaids you are!!!!💙💜💚

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for you kind words and I wish you many happy mermaid adventures!

@zeus8897

6 жыл бұрын

Nerdmaid Faith and Courtney you guys are me idols

@user-tf5pn9en7h

6 жыл бұрын

On my KZread channel I put up a video of my mermaid tail

Thanks for putting this out there. You are ALWAYS professional and respectful, you're a bright spot in the community. LOVE your gauges!

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much! I really appreciate your support!

Can I add one? If you did say this and I missed it, sowwy. MIND YOUR TAIL IN PUBLIC PLACES. Oh gosh especially now that companies are making fabric/neoprene large fluke tails. A lot of times we don't realize how much space our tails take up, mainly the fluke, while this mostly goes out to other mers with the bigger flukes this can still go out to finfun, and what not, tail wearers. These flukes are hard! Maybe they don't seem like it when they are flowing gracefully in the water but if you accidentally hit someone with your fluke while swimming or doing a tail flip or whatever it is, it will hurt! At mermania (I'm not mad at them because there were hundreds of tails packed into one pool) I was swimming along and I got hit on the head by a passing fluke and it seriously hurt I had to take a moment to stop swimming, so I really must emphasis that if you are swimming with others, be it in a public pool the ocean your bathtub, keep aware of how big your fluke is, where everyone else is because that crud can hurt

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

I did mention it and I have in other videos but this is definitely important so I'm happy that you put more emphasis on it! Mers often forget how much longer they are with a tail and it's super important to remember! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@mystic29355

6 жыл бұрын

Courtney Mermaid I'm sorry :"") I must have looked away for a moment at that part.

So I'm new to mermaiding and I've had people tell me that I'm too big to be a mermaid, I didn't get upset I would just say mermaids are cold water creatures so they would need that fat on them to stay warm and not potentially die. Then I would smile and keep swimming.

@KKIcons

Жыл бұрын

Omg I am so stealing that line of thought. Also have you seen the photos and videos of the young plus size ballet dancer? Those were so inspiring. I am kind of afraid of the body shaming aspect, I haven't really been exactly a bikini model type up till now lol.

This was very well said Courtney! I would just add that it is important to be kind to young mers who struggle to access tails and mermaiding and express their frustration with rude comments eg :"What, do you think we are all rich!" . Countless times they were replied to with mean responses by adults or other children berating them "yes, sillicone tails cost 2000$+ stupid!" People need to realize that mermaiding is a privilege that is not accessible for everyone, and that responding to a child's immature comments with condescending comments is not ok.

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

That is absolutely what I meant when I said what I said in the video. Heck! My first tail was a DRESS! It was cut up and re-sewn together and had NO FLUKE! I looked ridiculous but I felt magical and I was so lucky to not have anyone give me a hard time about it. There are so many ways to enjoy and appreciate mermaiding without a mermaid tail too! I wholeheartedly agree though. We all need to be a bit more patient and kind towards the young and new mers! Thank you for watching!

@Alisabelle58

5 жыл бұрын

Dame Melusine I’m a mermaid and I don’t have a tail rn I used to tho :( trying to get one xD Doing lots of math and website stuff xD Want to become a pro one day

I love how you touch on the different kinds of professional mermaids out there and we all can learn from one another! I know I for one am a showgirl mermaid, and am quickly learning the difference in party/event gigs and even here in KZread land lol thank you💚🧜🏼‍♀️🌟

Humans should follow these rules as well! Thank you for your info and insight!

So, as always in life, just abide these two rules: 1) Don't be an asshat 2) Take it easy

Can I add another one? ASK BEFORE TAKING PICTURES OR FILMING! Again, I'm coming from the Jfashion community and people take pictures of us all. the. time. The thing is, there can be minors in a group or peoplemay not want their picture taken for work or family reasons. I don't get how people just seem to abandon human decency once they see something unusual. The entitlement of people who sneak or demand photos is INSANE

I must politely complain. This is not a list of mermaid etiquette, as promised. This is a list of *basic common sense etiquette.* :)

@CourtneyMermaid

5 жыл бұрын

IKNOWRIGHT! Lol! I hear you for sure, but I feel like the points I made are maybe extra important for mermaids? Thanks for watching!

15:47 had me CRYING “you know what..........no” great video i’ll keep these things in mind ♥️♥️

Amen on the sponge rant! Since i graduated high school my whole mind set has changed to where i try to look at life as a learning experience. I don't know everything or all the sides to every situation, so i try not to jump to conclusions, and try to be open to new ideas and information. And life is so much more enjoyable this way. Great stuff as usual! Really love your channel!

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

The video was highly appreciated as I am trying to get into the mermaid business!!!

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'm happy to hear you found it helpful! Good luck with your mermaid adventure!

@daniellecannizzo7903

3 жыл бұрын

@JadaSimmons me to!

Thanks for all the tips. I avoid it all and just swim without publication of my mermaiding. I am a word of mouth mermaid. So I avoid most of what you said, but I get it most mermaids want more than that. I just don't. I just love mermaiding & everything else is fluff I just don't go for. Love you Courtney! Those are values and can and should be lived with everything! Lol mermaiding is the one of the few place where I do get that genuine kindness and connection. Its what drove me most to it I realize looking back as a itty bitty child human who just wanted to swim and swim as a mermaid forever, but only as a more experienced human I am now can I say that's apart of what drew me in and keeps doing so. So YES I totally agree with it all! By the way spread that to all areas of life while your at it I advice to people's!!!

In the pool there were boys that said to my friend: Omg you are such an ugly mermaid. So i got out of my tail and pushed him in the pool i got mad i said some things to him about our dreams and what we want... He avoided me the whole day 😂😂

For me,you are a mermaid with angel wings!!!I really love all your vids!!!

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much!

Such a fan! Very spot on.

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Basically, don't be a drama queen, don't be a troll, use your common sense. lol. Sadly, common sense isn't so common, so thank you for reinforcing this. No time for drama!

Even though I've been in the mermaiding world since 2008, I've had to take an extended leave of absence and thing have progressed since then. I feel like a beginner all over again, so this made me feel more educated and therefore empowered.

#2 I TOTALLY agree. I havent posted anything as a mermaid yet (mostly because I don't have a tail I am proud of yet) but with my artwork, I completely understand and HATE it when someone steals my art.

PS you are fabulously positive and fun in teaching these ideas!

I'm getting everything ready for my sister and I to start a mermaiding business in Texas and your videos are SUPER helpful. Anytime I have a question I just check out your channel lol, thank you so much for posting about the mercommunity and how to be a mermaid ❤️

@KKIcons

Жыл бұрын

What area in TX? What is the name of the business so I can network etc.

I'm a mermaid to be. My friend got a monofin last year and she let me wear it. She said I was a natural, I'm about to find out for sure!! So excited!

Its just like not every mermaid is friendly and wants to babysit your kids while you sit there on yer phone or go off for coffee! Oh and lifeguards are not there for one to flip tails at, or maybe they are... Courtney! Make one from the mermaids point of view.

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! This is from my mermaid point of view! I agree that you might not be interested in "babysitting" other people's children while mermaiding on your own, but it is definitely better to be kind about it than to be mean. You get more with sugar than you do with vinegar. ;)

I think some of this mermaid etiquette is very much just general etiquette 😁 I really appreciate you trying to encourage people to embrace new mers though! I am very much in the same boat when it comes to up and coming artists, everyone has to start somewhere

This video is truly awesome. These etiquette rules should be applied to all of life, but I know that with myself, seeing the mermaid part made me want to watch it more. I am positive that this would entirely change my school if the other students actually paid attention to it! ;) Either way, I am already in love with your channel! I really wish to get a mermaid tail of my own one day, and I hope the ideas of this video stick in my head for that very day!

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It is definitely my mission to help spread a message that is mermaid themed but relatable to others as well. I feel like it's more fun that way and more likely to reach more people. Thank you so much for watching!

regarding poimt 3. I go by the philosophy of "I'd rather ask one question too many than too few." I do that with lolita fashion too. If I have a question about washing a piece, I ask the appropriate group. If I have a question about styling tips, I ask the appropriate group. I'd rather ask than having to figure it out completely on my own and possibly messing up. Not that messing up is bad, but I'm talking dangerous levels of messing up. I'm talking buying from sketchy sellers, endangering yourself etc.

I LOVE baby mermaids and their questions, mostly because when I started out, I had nobody to look up to

So agreeable I have experience with almost all of these points 🧜🏻‍♂️🌊🐬

Mermaiding isn't the only drama magnet. I was in synchro for a while, and it was all kinda dramatic, as well as in ballet. Petty girls who love gossip go for feminine things, and mermaids have always been a very feminine and sensual kind of symbol. Sure, not all individual mermaids are those kinds of symbols, but the collective idea of fish women has been for the majority of their exsistance, so why would drama queens *not* be drawn to the mermaid community?

This video means so much! It’s sooo inspiring

fellow Vancouver mermaid hello hello 🧜🧜 thanks for the great video! very important stuff!

#9 - I never cared about rumors in high school, so caring about it as an adult is just futile and childish. I'm guilty of the same thing you said you're guilty of (sharing screencaps). Sometimes it isn't outright obvious that something is private. How would you suggest to make that clear, especially in a chat that has a lot of people in it? Love these tips. Very spot-on and told from a great point of view. Thank you for sharing. xx

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found it helpful! I could probably make a follow up video on that point specifically. It's something we've all done on different scales at one point or another. This is where living in a digital age can make life so difficult you know? Information is everywhere and accessible by everyone so it's difficult to draw those boundaries. I think it's more about not engaging with people that are going to bring negativity into your world you know? I also like to go straight to the source if I can by talking to a mod or an admin. I know people have said nasty things about me behind my back before that have gotten back to me and made me feel awful. I wish people would honestly think about what they are about to say before hitting send... So much nonsense could be avoided that way. Anyway, I'm going to think on this more and maybe do a little follow up post on my blog or maybe another video. Thanks so much for watching and for the support!

Hi Courtney! I am 15 and ready to start my mermaid journey I have a fabric Aquarius tail and I’m getting ready to swim in it for the first time in my brand new pool. Iv always wanted to be a mermaid and I knew it was possible but didn’t have a pool. You are my role model and my hero I love your videos and would love to be part of the pod but I can’t because I don’t have a job yet but I still love your tails and you!!!

Good advice! All about being kind, positive and mature!!! No dramarmaids!

I appreciate this! Granted these are very good for normal common sense but as a new mer, I am enjoying this

Thanks I'm getting my first tail super excited these are great points this was helpful thx :)

This was so helpful and had very good information! ☺️

Very good and important video, thank you for this. I'd like to add: No. 2, 5, 6, 8 and 9 should be GENERAL etiquette, not just in our "mermaid world"!

This is so important!! Thanks for sharing these!!

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

I love your videos! They have lots of handy info which is useful and good to know

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm happy to hear you find them useful!

Great video! Very informative! If only everyone would act this way! Spread positivity!

I’m new and trying to start out I don’t have any friends that are mermaids to help except you

I absolutely agree with you Courtney with you said because let's support each other and spread love to each other and not hate in the mermaid community and I absolutely love watching your videos beacause they help me out alot I'm a big fan of you I absolutely love mermaids and I'm love being a mermaid in your mermaid pod community because you are one of my favorite mermaid KZreadrs and Instagramers because you are my inspiration and idol I will always and forever support you because you help me out alot with your tips and support

I really love your videos they are amazing thx for your help ily❤️😘

Lovely video - wish everyone in the world was as kindhearted as you, then it would be a far better place and videos like this wouldn't be needed in the first place! :)

I've always said I never want to be "an expert". Experts labor nurse doing her job 40 years almost killed me and told my family I was just being a baby. Turned out I had a 9" abscess on my right side and was near death in fact after my doctor induced me and my daughter was born it burst inside me and then they knew I was sick. Her response "I couldnt have known" she kept checking me out telling the back up doctor he didnt need to come down for a week straight I went in insisting something was wrong and she would let me stay a bit then send me home telling my family not to bring me back until it was actually time because I was being a baby. The guy who brought a lot to the table about sharks got his calf bit off moments after telling the camera man "Dont worry they wont bite you." Just takes one shark with a bad day to not be acting like you expect. He did bring so much knowledge about sharks to light but doesnt change the fact that he could say something as stupid to anyone as dont worry it won't bite you. Tiger sharks if I remember correctly. I dont wish the biting of anyone but I'm glad it wasnt the camera man who was trusting his expertise. It seems once someone seems themselves an expert this block comes about where they stop taking in new information or the possibility that they dont know what's happening. The #1 rule in science class we were taught is nothing is 100% science is always changing and evolving with new information being learned. I want to know a lot about a lot of things I never want to decide I know all about it and shut out the possibility of not learning anything new. I'm going to send this to my kid tomorrow because I think you make great points and shes just getting her first mermaid tail for her 12th bday this year. Also most of what you said is simple etiquette in general. New people young people etc are going to ask questions about anything and everything not just this. Being a jerk is bad in general. Most of these points are just good point about life in general.

Love you! I am a young mermaid working on my mersona

Courtney I love your vids💕🐚// Can you make a video explaining how to act and look like a mermaid on land!?!

Thank you I learned a lot from you

10000 %, as an artist myself, I way agree with not stealing other people's work.

I'm considering saving up for the mono fin orchid dusk Atlantis tail as it's pink and I love extra/showey stuff. I'll try to only swim in beaches or friends pool where it isn't as full, as I think it's a little more respectful where I don't kick someone or cause a herd of curious kids. I always find it important that you have patience with kids especially if you're dressing as a mermaid because they'll crowd up to you if they are curious or just love mermaids in general

I love your videos. Started mermaiding last year so glad I find your chanel. Just made my first tail. You have really inspired me

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

How wonderful! What colours did you pick for your tail?? If you are on Twitter or Instagram I would love to see! Thank you so much, I've happy to hear you enjoy my content!

@CompositorBane

6 жыл бұрын

Courtney Mermaid I made a purple and pink holographic tail :-)

@CompositorBane

6 жыл бұрын

Not yet got photos up but I'm going to the Merfolk convention in UK so will have some then

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope you have an amazing time!

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

Your such an awesome mermaid

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

awsomely amazing video

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Oh yes! So much yes!

Great points!

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mermaidaurorous1247

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah! You're very welcome

I had something like that happen to me at school and uh... yeah that was not fun. Someone was talking crap about me behind my back telling everyone that I had said something I hadn't and dissing my social media existence. I found out through my friend who had had a class with this person.

Omg it sounds like the crap hairdressers go through. Im a new mermaid and I'm a hairdresser (not new at that) and I'm sad to hear that there's drama here too uhhhh y me. Y can't I pick a drama free hobby lol I stick by the I don't care what others do I mind my own business and I expect others to do the same. If only then the world will be a nicer place for us all!

I´m new, just beggining and trying to convert friends into mermaiding xD Cool video, to me it´s like basic courtesy and education and manners

I love you so much Courtney mermaid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really love your earrings x3 may I ask who made them? Great video!

@MsLuckyLucario

5 жыл бұрын

Pleeeease! I need to know!! xDD

When would u recommend to start doing birthday parties for kids

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

You could start off doing parties for friends and family to get a feel for it. Every mermaid offers something different and has a unique approach to birthday parties.

@HyacinthRo

6 жыл бұрын

Courtney Mermaid ok thanks for the advice

I am new I've always wanted to be one an am ordering my tail an mermaid stuff tonight !!!!

This was a GREAT video!!! BUT... The advice you give in this video should extend to ALL artistic endevours & professional work, not just dealing with merfolk and the humans they interact with. (Ha! And, you thought that statement might be derogatory!) Simply put, no matter what you are, what you do, or where you go, don't be a jerk! You get what you give. "Karma" might take a while to get around to you. But, you don't EVER want to get on her/his bad side. Because if you do, you WON'T have a "good day" of what happens next! Keep up the great work! This is, (and should be), useful to everybody, not just for "aquatic friends" . 👍👍👍🦈

Your shirt says keep calm and mermaid on right? idk tho I'm new to the channel I just think thats what it says cause of obvious reasons but if you see the please tell me what it says or if I'm right cause I NEED to know!!!!!!

@CourtneyMermaid

5 жыл бұрын

It says "Keep Calm and be a Mermaid" haha!

like 180 :D great vid !

SO basically be a good person. :)

@CourtneyMermaid

3 жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised how few people can figure it out though.

nice

Would you please make a video on how to find out what your mermaid name is?

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

There have been a few other mermaids who have done videos on that already but I'll add it to the list!

@blossomnessstudios4446

6 жыл бұрын

What happened to "Tail Talk Tuesday" today?

@blossomnessstudios4446

6 жыл бұрын

I was looking forward to that.

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Keep an eye on my Twitter where I post updates for that. (CourtneyMermaid on Twitter). I've actually been really sick for over a week now and wasn't up to a live stream last night. Sorry about that!

@blossomnessstudios4446

6 жыл бұрын

You're sick? I hope you feel better soon!

My friend's birthday is coming up and I want to get her guages like you have. I don't suppose you'd share your source for them?

@CourtneyMermaid

5 жыл бұрын

My gauge earrings come from the Slug and Kraken on Etsy. She does both fake and real gauges and has a lot of other beautiful jewelry and creations. HIGHLY recommend her! ♥

@Moonstormrising

5 жыл бұрын

@@CourtneyMermaid Yay! Thank you so much!!!

Hello I am a new mermaid and is it a good idea to start off with a Betta mermaid tail from swim tails.com ?

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Though I have not personally tried one of their Betta mermaid tails, I have heard they are a bit heavier. I would recommend starting with something a little lighter without so much extra fabric. Less is more when you are first starting off.

@randomlifevlog6845

6 жыл бұрын

Thx for the advice but I would only use it for stuff like for my cousin who is absolutely obsessed with mermaids and she has one single wish is to swim with a mermaid and I have not seen her in forever (6 years) so she wouldn’t notice it was me and also I’ll get one of the sport ones from that site thx sooo much also YOU REPLIED TO ME OMG IM GONNA HAVE A MENTAL BREAK DOWN OMG!?!

*Slow clap* This.

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I Really need a tail but I can’t afford it am trying to save money I used to swim since I was 4 I always loved the water so much I really hope one day I get my silicone tail 😭❤️

the sad moment when you realize almost half of all "mermaids" you know are THAT PERSON

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Aww, sorry to hear that. :(

@Amphitera

6 жыл бұрын

well, it's the internet. So I can just ignore most of them ;P

Really more internet rules than merm, that's the only problem

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

I don't think of it as a problem really given than a very large portion of the mermaid community exists on the internet and we have to deal with some of the issues that come with accessibility to people and information.

@hufflepufflez3293

6 жыл бұрын

Courtney Mermaid yes, I completely agree with all these reasons, but I don't believe it should be titled as such when it doesn't just apply to mermaids or even Merfolk as a whole

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter what it is titled as long as people take something positive away from it. ;)

How can I be a mermaid to💙💙🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️

I can't be a mermaid yet

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

Never give up!

Can you copyright mermaid tail designs?

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

The artwork can but there are some discrepancies when it comes to costumes/silicone tails. I would need to research this further.

@samanthagimenez7193

6 жыл бұрын

Courtney Mermaid Good luck with your research! i hope you can find something that’ll help tail makers from the scammers! ♥️♥️

Mermaid Etiquette? Or just general Internet Etiquette & Safety?

Firsst ooooneee

@bellasworld847

6 жыл бұрын

Louisa Schumann 2 ss 4 os

@chefjoscooktv

5 жыл бұрын

Ola es mi favorita Tail MERMAID y yo te quiero mucho soy MARIEL CRISTA SOL MERMAID Amor de P.R SALUDOS amiga me encanta tú programación eres chévere at MARIEL.

@chefjoscooktv

5 жыл бұрын

@@bellasworld847 ok gracias islas P.R SALUDOS amiga de P.R SALUDOS amiga me encanta tú programación eres chévere y Biutiful Beby one Sire at MARIEL CRISTA SOL MERMAID Amor de P.R SALUDOS amiga.

Do you act like a big star off camera? I'm not knocking you. I have acted and I have a swelled head. This wouldn't change my fondness for you.

@CourtneyMermaid

6 жыл бұрын

HAHA! Heck no! At least I really hope not! I'm actually really shy and nervous most of the time. I'm always terrified that people are going to hate my content or think I'm stupid. I've just learned to love the camera and when I'm off the camera I just try to have an appreciation for all of the beautiful people that follow and support my adventures.

@mycorner4271

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for liking my comment. I am really behind your push for nicer manners online. I hope things have cooled off since this video. I couldn't believe some of these jerky haters were other mermaids. Do you like movies and television?Are you a fan of the Canadian produced show "Heartland" and if so who's your favorite character/cast member? Can we message you on facebook/messenger?