Originally Posted by Jingsamichty

Talking of rudeness, the OP hasn't been back to thank us for our considered advice, all 14 pages of it.

Originally Posted by bats

In Yorkdale I saw a young expensively dressed young woman spitting onto the sidewalk. Gross.

Originally Posted by MarylandNed

In London I once saw someone masturbating on the Tube. So extrapolate that.

Originally Posted by MarylandNed

Maybe a bug flew into her mouth. Maybe a filling came loose.

In London I once saw someone masturbating on the Tube. So extrapolate that.

Originally Posted by MarylandNed

Maybe a bug flew into her mouth. Maybe a filling came loose.

In London I once saw someone masturbating on the Tube. So extrapolate that.

Originally Posted by MarylandNed

In London I once saw someone masturbating on the Tube.

Originally Posted by dbd33

Male or female?

Originally Posted by Zara_may

Dear all,
We are a young couple in early 30s with a 4yr old daughter. We live in london(suburbs) at the moment. My husband and I both work in the Banking industry as business analysts. I am a freelancer and i make about £120k a year (senior IT business analyst - banking). My husband is a perm employee and he makes £60k.

My husband is in love with Canada. He never visited Canada -I don't know why he loves the country so much really ! He plans to apply for pr once the route reopens in Jan. I'm okay with it, but I'm concerned about the financial hit we need to take for the move.

I am not very sure how much IT BA's get paid in Toronto. Assuming we both get paid c$90k (loosely based on payscale.com) we will have a disposable income of about c$10k a month between us. In London, we have now £6k per month between us PLUS £40k(pre tax) a year that is left in my company as retained profits. (my husband is planning to take freelancing route next yr. so appx another 40k in the company's profits)

I am not sure if tht £40k is worth letting go for the lifestyle we can get in Canada. We have about £100k in savings to buy a house. But all we get for £300k in London suburbs is a 80yr old shoebox with neighbours houses attached on both sides, very poor insulation and in need of repairs. What appeals to both of us about Canada is the spacious houses.

If we apply for PR once it opens next yr (assuming we qualify), we won't be able to move until July 2015. Our financial situation will be much better then and we will hopefully be able to afford a nice house here in London as well.

So the question is, is it worth going through the hassle of applying, taking financial hit and moving?

Originally Posted by jsport

Toronto is a great place to raise kids. Weather is moderate, save for a few weeks a year. Be careful in terms of choosing a neighbourhood as some schools are bett

Originally Posted by dbd33

I was in Toronto today. The usual errands, to the office (in boystown), the bank (in the beach), to the market and to the Costco in the west end. At no point did I see anyone spit or wank. I hope this doesn't mean people are dehydrated already, it's hardly winter.

Originally Posted by Novocastrian

I assume you used TTC? You know the sort of reaction your car provokes.

Originally Posted by dbd33

I drove everywhere, that's why I'm taken aback at the lack of both spitting and flailing fists.

A woman here, btw, has suggested that I should consider a Volvo, something called a C70. Should I anticipate receiving slippers and a reclining chair on future festive occasions?

Originally Posted by Novocastrian

Not exactly that. But people might assume that you're driving in a cardigan and Dr. Scholls sandals, as well as being a fan of windfarms. Is this woman coming to the Yard at the end of the month?