Originally Posted by Lionel_in_Ontario

*Tony Blair - Lying, arrogant toerag. Cares more about building himself a legacy on the world stage than issues at home. Ignores the opinions of the vast majority of his own country. Keeps getting back into power through a lucky combination of no decent opposition, and the fact he looks after the unemployed layabout dossers who can actually have the spare time to vote on polling day. And his teeth annoy me. His wife is also evil and very, very unpleasing on the eyes.

Originally Posted by andrewrb143

He needs all the immigration money so he can have his sexy parties in Ottawa.

Originally Posted by andrewrb143

I met one of those crazy Canadian girls. She said move to Canada or I'll beat you. Having moved to Canada, she still beats me.

Seriously though, I never considered moving to Canada before i met my girlfriend, but I have to say it was the best decision I ever made.

Although I here voices at night whispering in my ear, they say "where's my engagement ring". Any one else had this phenomena? Crazy.

Originally Posted by andrewrb143

Good plan. I find drinking 10 pints before bed makes it go away. I tell the voices that since I'm having to give all my money to Steven Harper for my PR, it'll have to wait. He needs all the immigration money so he can have his sexy parties in Ottawa. And I can't begrudge the man that!

Originally Posted by iaink

Stephen Harper and "sexy" in the same paragraph? Ive seen everything now. Did I miss something

Originally Posted by Souvenir

Admit it. You are me.

In my case, the bird had been banging on for 8 years about having an "ownership" ring. I never quite got round to it. A few months ago, while we were walking around the Byward Market in Ottawa, she suddenly bought a cheap silver thingy off a stall and announced that it was her wedding ring. I thought I was off the hook.

The next day, she took it into a jeweller and told him make her one just like it in white and yellow gold.

I still get the whispering in the ear, except it's not related to rings but to snoring. And she doesn't whisper.

Originally Posted by Souvenir

Admit it. You are me.

In my case, the bird had been banging on for 8 years about having an "ownership" ring. I never quite got round to it. A few months ago, while we were walking around the Byward Market in Ottawa, she suddenly bought a cheap silver thingy off a stall and announced that it was her wedding ring. I thought I was off the hook.

The next day, she took it into a jeweller and told him make her one just like it in white and yellow gold.

I still get the whispering in the ear, except it's not related to rings but to snoring. And she doesn't whisper.

Originally Posted by andrewrb143

With all that make-up he works? The ladies love him!

Originally Posted by andrewrb143

Have you married her yet? I just wondered how people with family in Canada and the UK decide on wedding locations. Sounds like a logistical nightmare. I was thinking Iceland as a fair mid-point. Better than my girlfriends suggestions of TWO weddings!

Originally Posted by andrewrb143

Have you married her yet? I just wondered how people with family in Canada and the UK decide on wedding locations. Sounds like a logistical nightmare. I was thinking Iceland as a fair mid-point. Better than my girlfriends suggestions of TWO weddings!

Originally Posted by andrewrb143

Have you married her yet? I just wondered how people with family in Canada and the UK decide on wedding locations. Sounds like a logistical nightmare. I was thinking Iceland as a fair mid-point. Better than my girlfriends suggestions of TWO weddings!

Originally Posted by Lionel_in_Ontario

I've (note - not we) decided that when we get married, we'll do it in a far-away location that costs a lot to get to. And then make people travel there on their own wad.

Gets rid of her seemingly never-ending pool of freeloading aunts/uncles and cousins, and basically guarantees only decent people will attend. Think of it as like a high entrance/cover charge to an exclusive nightclub.

This needs to be done not only because I could never afford her dream wedding if I lived to be 300, but her huge family and friends outweigh mine back home by a ratio of approx 20:1.

Originally Posted by dbd33

Locally, they prefer Belinda.

Originally Posted by AnnetteM

I really am curious to know what it is that motivates people to emigrate from the UK to Canada these days. Here's my thinking -

When I left in the 70's, thousands of people were doing likewise. The economy in Britain was down the drain (and there was a literal brain-drain going on as well, professionals moving to North America). There were rotational power outages all over the country. Unemployment was high. Prospects for our kids were dismal. Strike after strike. Corrupt politics (same as everywhere, I guess!), everyone having trouble making ends meet, and on and on.

Now, however, things are very different. From my observations on my annual trips back to the UK, the economy seems to be booming, everyone appears to have money to spend, lots of vacation time and money to go all over the world for vacations. Cars on the road are now bigger and newer. More kids are going to university than ever before (only for the privileged few in my day). There are still inner-city problems with overcrowding, and youth issues, but that's pretty much true here as well.

Which brings me back to the question for those recently arrived and the ones waiting - what are your reasons for wanting to leave the UK? I really am interest to know. Partly because I have been thinking of moving back there!!

Originally Posted by Souvenir

We've often talked about it. We both like the idea of being married, even though we've both been married before. It's the prospect of the actual marriage that puts us off.

Odds are, if we ever bother, it'll be a quiet affair somewhere warm and without families. Just a simple affirmation of love as I gently slip my bank card into her hand on a more formal basis.