I think it's quite normal being homesick from time to time.
We shall not forget or erase our roots and the lovely memories, our childhood and the things we loved once.

Nor would you want to erase those wonderful memories. They are something to pass on to your children, grandchildren, etc.

Although I was born and raised in Canada, my parents were born and raised in Ireland and Poland. We have spent two years discovering our "roots" in the old countries and it was a wonderful joyous experience to understand "where we came from" and Im very proud of what my parents and grandparents accomplished in Canada while never forgetting the country that was home at one time.

Yep!
We use to watch our videos and such "nostalgic" stuff
...and not to forget Grandma's old-fashioned cake-recipes! You can't buy anything like this anywhere in the world, it's a traditional thingy and I love it!
We wouldn't be what we are with no "history" and it's always nice to share our feelings with other expats, isn't it?!

Can you really get Marmite over there????
The only way I can get it is from the British Shop (and I'm not paying those prices) or smuggled in via family and friends.







Kind of like finding the Marmite in with the baking stuff as its "yeast" extract Clearly no idea what its actually for

I take you aren't actually in Bragg Creek at the moment then?

Yes Marmite is readily available in I would guess virtually every Safeway, Superstore and Co-op in Calgary.

Cheers
Steve

It sure looks like I'm gonna miss the Sunday Times. I saw one today for sale in a Chapters store. Over $10!

I used to miss tripe, trotters and pig snouts but I got over it.

And black pudding. You forgot black pudding.

I won't miss marmite that's for sure

I was just thinking the very same!!!!

What happened to them? I loved their input on this site.

Linda

Things turned out good for them, and they no longer had anything to whinge about, so they left!

They also got fed up with being shot to pieces every time they said anything on this forum too I expect.

Great minds think alike.

Mr. Glaswegian liked posting here right up until he got a much higher paying job and really started to settle. They no longer had too much to complain about and were in a position to give a lot of great advice to the newbies in Canada. However, they felt unappreciated so said good bye and good luck.

I'm sure they both are doing very well in Calgary - or else they would be back here complaining.

Just so that everyone knows if you are involved in other britishexpats forums that mickj is using the name glaswegian. It is not the original glaswegians et al.

^^^ Interesting.... that guy must be very twisted.

By the way... you mean "at all" not "et al.".

I meant McGrouch and wife!