The age old question - are you too old?
Sep 5th 2004, 8:20 am
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The age old question - are you too old?
From those that have made it to those that are going back. Did age have an effect on the outcome? Perhaps supply your age when applied, when entered, when settled in a job, and maybe when the decision was made to call it a day. Is emigrating just for the 30 something professional, or the student with knowledge of the country, or the 20 something with a yearning for adventure? OR the 40+ something (Like me) looking for a new start.
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Sep 5th 2004, 10:25 am
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Originally Posted by SANDRAPAUL
From those that have made it to those that are going back. Did age have an effect on the outcome? Perhaps supply your age when applied, when entered, when settled in a job, and maybe when the decision was made to call it a day. Is emigrating just for the 30 something professional, or the student with knowledge of the country, or the 20 something with a yearning for adventure?
And what about us 40+ ers????
Sep 5th 2004, 12:06 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Hi Sandrapaul,
My husband asked me the same question. I think age should have nothing to do with it. You should just go for it whatever age you are!
Take care
Diane
My husband asked me the same question. I think age should have nothing to do with it. You should just go for it whatever age you are!
Take care
Diane
Originally Posted by SANDRAPAUL
From those that have made it to those that are going back. Did age have an effect on the outcome? Perhaps supply your age when applied, when entered, when settled in a job, and maybe when the decision was made to call it a day. Is emigrating just for the 30 something professional, or the student with knowledge of the country, or the 20 something with a yearning for adventure? OR the 40+ something (Like me) looking for a new start.
(Sorry to have left us out!)
(Sorry to have left us out!)
Sep 5th 2004, 2:55 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Having lived half of my live (I'm 40 now) in one country (Netherlands) I realised that there must be more under the sun than crowded roads and agressiveness everywhere in my home country.
And having relatives in Canada made me decide to spend the second half of my live over there. Easy as that!
And having relatives in Canada made me decide to spend the second half of my live over there. Easy as that!
Sep 5th 2004, 3:35 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Originally Posted by Toontje
Having lived half of my live (I'm 40 now) in one country (Netherlands) I realised that there must be more under the sun than crowded roads and agressiveness everywhere in my home country.
And having relatives in Canada made me decide to spend the second half of my live over there. Easy as that!
And having relatives in Canada made me decide to spend the second half of my live over there. Easy as that!
Gee I don't know if we can afford to have another senior citizen in Canada - mor drain on the social security fund!!!!!
Sep 5th 2004, 4:08 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Don't worry! I won't fall apart, I'm all wrapped up with adhesive tape.
Sep 5th 2004, 5:17 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Originally Posted by Toontje
Don't worry! I won't fall apart, I'm all wrapped up with adhesive tape.
Sep 5th 2004, 5:23 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Adhesive? Try duct tape for size and intensity 
Originally Posted by Toontje
Don't worry! I won't fall apart, I'm all wrapped up with adhesive tape.
Sep 5th 2004, 6:58 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Afraid that I too am the same age as Toontje, but in my case plenty of layers of fat hold me together. I bet Canada can't wait to see me again!
Sep 5th 2004, 7:03 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Originally Posted by Rhodes
Afraid that I too am the same age as Toontje, but in my case plenty of layers of fat hold me together. I bet Canada can't wait to see me again!
Age is just a state of mind. If you think you're too old you probably are, but if you think you arent, then you're not.
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Sep 5th 2004, 7:07 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Twofour ( cans of beer ) and bags of chips, aren't you worried about your waistline? :scared:
Originally Posted by iaink
A little insulation for the winter never hurt anyone! This is something I have been working on steadily since arriving all those years ago. Of course the "twofour" and the standard huge size of bags of chips (crisps) help no end in building up some blubber!
Cheers
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Cheers
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Sep 5th 2004, 7:13 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Originally Posted by squarepants
Twofour ( cans of beer ) and bags of chips, aren't you worried about your waistline? :scared:
Bottles not cans, but your forgiven as you dont drink
Sep 5th 2004, 7:16 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Originally Posted by iaink
Obviously not. Why are you worried about my wasteline??
Bottles not cans, but your forgiven as you dont drink
Bottles not cans, but your forgiven as you dont drink
Sep 5th 2004, 7:21 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Originally Posted by iaink
A little insulation for the winter never hurt anyone! This is something I have been working on steadily since arriving all those years ago. Of course the "twofour" and the standard huge size of bags of chips (crisps) help no end in building up some blubber!
Age is just a state of mind. If you think you're too old you probably are, but if you think you arent, then you're not.
Cheers
Iain
Age is just a state of mind. If you think you're too old you probably are, but if you think you arent, then you're not.
Cheers
Iain
Sep 5th 2004, 7:21 pm
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Re: The age old question - are you too old?
Am not dude, I just thought it might be difficult mountain biking with a big belly. I won't know of course 
Originally Posted by iaink
Obviously not. Why are you worried about my wasteline??
Bottles not cans, but your forgiven as you dont drink
Bottles not cans, but your forgiven as you dont drink
