Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Feb 4th 2009, 8:48 pm
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Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
I've read through numerous posts about the good things and bad things about Canada and it got me thinking. I've only been to Canada once and only for a few days, but I have an idea in my head of what it will be like when we move over there. After reading other people's comments I've learnt things that I would never have thought about Canada, as well as confirming what I already expected.
So for all of those who have made the move to Canada, how did it measure up to your expectations and pre-conceptions and what things really took you by surprise (both good and bad)?
So for all of those who have made the move to Canada, how did it measure up to your expectations and pre-conceptions and what things really took you by surprise (both good and bad)?
Feb 4th 2009, 9:01 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Originally Posted by Chick-a-dee
I've read through numerous posts about the good things and bad things about Canada and it got me thinking. I've only been to Canada once and only for a few days, but I have an idea in my head of what it will be like when we move over there. After reading other people's comments I've learnt things that I would never have thought about Canada, as well as confirming what I already expected.
So for all of those who have made the move to Canada, how did it measure up to your expectations and pre-conceptions and what things really took you by surprise (both good and bad)?
So for all of those who have made the move to Canada, how did it measure up to your expectations and pre-conceptions and what things really took you by surprise (both good and bad)?
That's just a gentle and friendly warning.
Feb 4th 2009, 9:09 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
I'll grab some popcorn and an easy chair.
Feb 4th 2009, 9:12 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Originally Posted by Chick-a-dee
I've read through numerous posts about the good things and bad things about Canada and it got me thinking. I've only been to Canada once and only for a few days, but I have an idea in my head of what it will be like when we move over there. After reading other people's comments I've learnt things that I would never have thought about Canada, as well as confirming what I already expected.
So for all of those who have made the move to Canada, how did it measure up to your expectations and pre-conceptions and what things really took you by surprise (both good and bad)?
So for all of those who have made the move to Canada, how did it measure up to your expectations and pre-conceptions and what things really took you by surprise (both good and bad)?
The cold
(before you all start I was joking, you know Ha Ha
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Feb 4th 2009, 9:29 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Originally Posted by Chick-a-dee
I've read through numerous posts about the good things and bad things about Canada and it got me thinking. I've only been to Canada once and only for a few days, but I have an idea in my head of what it will be like when we move over there. After reading other people's comments I've learnt things that I would never have thought about Canada, as well as confirming what I already expected.
So for all of those who have made the move to Canada, how did it measure up to your expectations and pre-conceptions and what things really took you by surprise (both good and bad)?
So for all of those who have made the move to Canada, how did it measure up to your expectations and pre-conceptions and what things really took you by surprise (both good and bad)?
Lack of sense of humour was (and is still) a great disappointment. On the whole I would say it measured up favourably.
And BTW this is only my opinion.
Feb 4th 2009, 9:40 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
More positives than negatives on balance and nothing really detrimental to my enjoyment living here. The niggly things are many but hey, where is Eutopia'? If life has taught me anything it is that such a place only exists in the imagination...
Feb 4th 2009, 9:43 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Everything tastes of cinnamon
Feb 4th 2009, 9:44 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
On a serious note, I don't like how much we have to use the car to get about. Sidewalks, what are they?
Feb 4th 2009, 9:45 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Originally Posted by Edna Bucket
Everything tastes of cinnamon
Feb 4th 2009, 9:52 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Originally Posted by Edna Bucket
Everything tastes of cinnamon
Originally Posted by Cassie 10000
..........or peanut butter
Everything?
I think not.
Feb 4th 2009, 9:55 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Originally Posted by Edna Bucket
Everything tastes of cinnamon
Feb 4th 2009, 9:57 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Originally Posted by FlirtyKnickers
lol.....You sound like my OH
That's not right is it.
Feb 4th 2009, 9:57 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
How many bloody Northern Irish people there are in the place
Feb 4th 2009, 9:59 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Originally Posted by Elaine B.
How many bloody Northern Irish people there are in the place
Feb 4th 2009, 10:06 pm
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Re: Expats - what surprised you about Canada?
Originally Posted by Elaine B.
How many bloody Northern Irish people there are in the place
Originally Posted by Cassie 10000
There is a lot of Scottish descendants as well.
