Alan2005

Seriously? Have they told you what the secret actually is?

Oink

I don't think this thread was meant to be an indictment of your decision to emigrate to Canada, I thought it was about camping and the fact that Canadian campsites are crap because they don't have roller skating.

Cazandi

You have your opinion which I find negative but I am sure you have good reasons, I have a positive focus which you don't seem to agree with. I would say thats is your problem not mine.

Puzzled why it is "defeatist bollox" as you eloquently put it but I would probably rather not get into it.

Have a nice day

ExKiwilass

From what I can tell the secret is that if you stay in denial, things won't hurt you or something. Oh and there's something about how if you wish really really hard, you can get new stuff. In other words, delusional thinking.

I have a friend who went all Secret on me when her business wasn't doing well. Nonetheless, her business did end up failing due to circumstances out of her control (Canada Line).

ExKiwilass

exactly

dbd33

It suggests that one should smile happily and facilely rather than improving one's situation. I assume Mr. or Ms. Glibran owns a sweatshop as it's the sort of thing one would say to one's idiot minions.

Tangram

OK. Positive experience. Been here 4 years and kinda like it. Is it a dream or is it working, paying bills, eating and sleeping? A yogurt commercial it isn't. 'Nuff said.

Alberta_Rose

I have been reading this thread and not participating too much, but as one of the "older members" maybe I can make a few comments.

First, welcome to Canada, and welcome to BE. :

Second, I am pleased to hear that you are enjoying your time here, and long may that continue. There are many many people who successfully move over here, and for whom it does not get jaded or tired, but of course many of them do not post on here as they are off living their lives.

Many of us on here have made our experiences, good and bad, available to those who come after us, and continue to do so. Some people ask for advice and many are happy to give it whether or not it is solicited. We are well-used to newcomers having greater or lesser satisfaction with their new lives over here.

If you wonder why some of the responses have seemed less than friendly, there are a number of reasons. One is that some people on here are dorks, and they know who they are, so I don't need to name names. I think it is in many people's nature to rain on other people's parade (a la Eeyore)

Another factor though might be your own approach, don't you think? It's probably just enthusiasm, but you might have been a little more circumspect in your entrance to what is, after all, an established community. It was all a bit "TA-DAAAAAH!!!!! Here I am, look at me, aren't I the one. Read my blog, ask me anything you want to know, cos I've done it and it's all marvellous!"

In a way it is a bit of a refreshing change from the new folks that come here and don't seem to have any clue as to what it's all about. Personally, as I say, I am happy that you are happy. I even read some of your blog, and I wish you all the best in your new venture.

Just relax and don't try to fight everyone on here that tries to put you down, and You'll either become a longstanding and useful member on BE or you'll soon get fed up with the lot of us and go and do something more interesting instead!

Oink

I think some people are just addicted to being offended.

AmyDavid

That you think that, offends me.

Oink

ho ho.

Steve_P

I see it the other way around, but I left England in 1963 a very different England than that of later years.

Novocastrian

Did you meet Christine Keeler?

Piff Poff

YAY!

You need to realise that just because everything is new and shiney for you, other peoples experiences differ, it doesn't make them wrong, it doesn't make you wrong, it's just different and this is a discussion, no one is really raining on your parade, just discussing different opinions and circumstances.

Settle down and stop taking offence.

Steve_P

The name rings a bell somewhere in the back of my mind but no. Who is she?