View Poll Results: how long have you been in Canada?
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how long did it take?
Feb 15th 2006, 1:36 pm
#16
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Re: how long did it take?
I was settled in - the day I stepped off the plane!
I had a career in the UK, that meant face to face with the Public on Mass every working day.
That started in 1971 for over 30 years.
In that time the UK evolved into a "place to escape from as soon as possible".
Here in NB, they are more British then the British!
I will never ever miss anything about the UK - other then my immediate family - some of whom are in the process of "escapin` from the UK".
I had a career in the UK, that meant face to face with the Public on Mass every working day.
That started in 1971 for over 30 years.
In that time the UK evolved into a "place to escape from as soon as possible".
Here in NB, they are more British then the British!
I will never ever miss anything about the UK - other then my immediate family - some of whom are in the process of "escapin` from the UK".
Feb 15th 2006, 11:14 pm
#17
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Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Ontario
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Re: how long did it take?
Originally Posted by Sarah Farrand
I tried the Loblaws frozen lamb steaks. Very expensive and tasteless.
Apparently there's a very good organic butchers on Church in TO that has very good lamb.
I intend to try it out the next time I drive into the city with a car...
Apparently there's a very good organic butchers on Church in TO that has very good lamb.
I intend to try it out the next time I drive into the city with a car...
Feb 15th 2006, 11:19 pm
#18
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Location: Vancouver, BC
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Re: how long did it take?
Originally Posted by babyblue
Ok i messed up a little on the last poll about age. So i thought i would ask how long people have been in Canada?
How long did it take to settle?
or is there such a time?
have you settled?
what would you suggest to help others with the re settlement process?
are you here daily for your fix until you can get here?
How long did it take to settle?
or is there such a time?
have you settled?
what would you suggest to help others with the re settlement process?
are you here daily for your fix until you can get here?
These forums are really informative, you find out all sorts of info that's not in the books!
Feb 15th 2006, 11:59 pm
#19
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Location: Formally Scotland. Now Bay of Quinte...Ontario
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Re: how long did it take?
A little over 18 months now and on balance have settled pretty well. Do get the odd bout of home sickness...but less so these days. I try to be positive and make no secret of my contentment with life in Canada, warts and all. Long may that continue. Employment was not a pre-requisite in my case otherwise things I am sure may well have a different complexion. Got to say I like the Rural way of life, have great neighbours and don't mind the winters at all. Though I do miss Bachelors Processed peas, a good curry and my mates pub in Cheshire. 
A good (Dare I say it) English Country Pub would be the icing on my cake.
Yes..'Brits' do tend to be viewed as 'misery guts' by many unfortunately, which encourages me to try and be as positive as I can. I am sure I fail at times...but keep working at it..
I am afraid City Life would be the death of my inner peace...
..so the occasional smell of cow shite (providing its in a field) is more than acceptable...
On balance, I don't miss much at all about the UK...I did not 'dislike' it as such...just prefer here so much more! Each to their own I say...best to all
A good (Dare I say it) English Country Pub would be the icing on my cake.Yes..'Brits' do tend to be viewed as 'misery guts' by many unfortunately, which encourages me to try and be as positive as I can. I am sure I fail at times...but keep working at it..
I am afraid City Life would be the death of my inner peace...
..so the occasional smell of cow shite (providing its in a field) is more than acceptable... On balance, I don't miss much at all about the UK...I did not 'dislike' it as such...just prefer here so much more! Each to their own I say...best to all
Feb 16th 2006, 2:37 am
#20
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Re: how long did it take?
Originally Posted by Sarah Farrand
Hence why I think I'm suffering from a mild bout of homesickness. Normally I'm quite happy to have veal instead these days...
Try a place called The Grand Chalet, on Wednesday night they have something called Spiducci and it's little lamb skewers and they are great. Just go straight North on 25 (between 4th and Bronte) from Dundas and when the road ends go left and it's on your left hand side about 2 building along. It's an Italian place.
Nicanjoe
Feb 16th 2006, 2:46 am
#21
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Location: T. ON (so there!)
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Re: how long did it take?
Originally Posted by nicanjoe
Try a place called The Grand Chalet, on Wednesday night they have something called Spiducci and it's little lamb skewers and they are great. Just go straight North on 25 (between 4th and Bronte) from Dundas and when the road ends go left and it's on your left hand side about 2 building along. It's an Italian place.
Nicanjoe
Nicanjoe
Wooo hooo... do they have mint sauce though ???
Feb 16th 2006, 3:18 am
#22
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Re: how long did it take?
Originally Posted by Sarah Farrand
Wooo hooo... do they have mint sauce though ???
Nicanjoe
