"I am a 56 yr old grandmother, who has left all of her family in the UK, and sometimes just sometimes it hurts like crazy"

I'm a 60 yr old grandmother and sympathise with you and understand it hurting. At the same time I wonder how I will feel when I come over to Canada. I am married to a Canadian and that is the only reason I will be coming over. I will be leaving all my family in the UK, and although I don't see my children and grandchildren on a regular basis as they don't live near me, I'm sure I will find it strange being that far away from them. I have lived in Canada for a year some time ago, but I knew that was on a temporary basis so perhaps it was easier then. I console myself that skype, email etc will help, but it remains to be seen if it does. Why did you go to Canada and how are you settling?

Hi guys (Jinn and Miss Clinque)
I'm just curious, what are your circumstances re: migration? Have you both visited Canada before emigrating, or was it your first taste of Canada when you 'landed' with all the paperwork?
I know lots of people say it, but it is true that it takes time to adjust. Rude people in supermarkets - you'll get that tenfold in the UK! Inferior supermarkets, well it is a question of shopping and eating slightly differently I think. We struggled at first with the food shopping thing, and it took much much longer, but we realised we were trying to eat like Brits in a foreign land! We've changed the way we shop, and actually think the fruit and veg selection here is tastier and better than back in the UK. There are some products we hanker for occasionally, but other Canadian products that we'd probably miss if we were to return to the UK! It's swings and roundabouts.
It's really easy to romanticise the land you've left behind when you feel down, but try to focus on the reasons why you wanted to come here. Also, other posters have a point when they say that there are lots of different parts of Canada, and another place might suit you better.
I hope it gets better for you both soon.

I'm reasonably near Mississauga and have just, today, been through one of the most spectacular and lurid break ups of all time. Anyone, preferably female, looking for something to do can do me.

Oh bless............you ok?

I think so. Though purple80 may be pissed. She'll not be getting devilled eggs for her party tomorrow unless I attempt them and that's a scary thought.

btw, today the wife of a nearby farmer came and bought our eggs (we'd given him some last week). Since she has chickens this was a thrilling endorsement.

Who could resist?

Are you delivering them, special order like??

You're not near, though over a Trimuph would be memorable.

Miracles, I cant do. Formatting the box of eggs on the counter I might attempt.

Especially at speed!

All that said I think the supermarkets in the UK mostly suck. If anyone here had ever been in Asda Clydebank then you would know real supermarket pain It is hell!! Other customers are so rude and obnoxious, the staff members aren't much better. Everyone pushing and shoving, shouting and swearing. I am so happy not to be there anymore!!

I have never really been homesick for the UK so I don't have much advice, I do know that somedays will be hard and you will wonder if this is the right thing to do but you have to try and remember the reasons you came to Canada in the first place and improve the situation. If in the end you are not adjusting and not happy then maybe it isn't right for you.

Give it some time, you'll start meeting people and getting over the culture shock fairly soon with a bit of luck!
I don't think there is a reason to be so rude.

'Ave yer peoples gone? Are you free for coffee again? Did you get your Community Services guide through the mail? That's got Am Dram stuff in it!

Hope it's not a scary as it sounds - if it is then I hope everything works out ok.

'Ave yer peoples gone? Are you free for coffee again? Did you get your Community Services guide through the mail? That's got Am Dram stuff in it!


Yeah they've gone today. Not had time to read guide yet. Ive emailed you