Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
May 20th 2013, 2:57 am
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Re: Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
I live rural - 1.5 hours from the city, dandnhill lives 3 hours away from me - even more rurally! 
On our original plan was a move to the Lanark highlands on ON, instead we consciously chose the rural communities of the South Shore of NS. We have been here 18 months, its been one long learning curve after another, but we have no regrets and certainly would not go back to UK in a hurry (except for the odd wedding or funeral). We keep chickens and turkeys and have a couple of bee hives too.
Networking and making your niche in the local community are key to survival here for sure.
We love it!
On our original plan was a move to the Lanark highlands on ON, instead we consciously chose the rural communities of the South Shore of NS. We have been here 18 months, its been one long learning curve after another, but we have no regrets and certainly would not go back to UK in a hurry (except for the odd wedding or funeral). We keep chickens and turkeys and have a couple of bee hives too.
Networking and making your niche in the local community are key to survival here for sure.
We love it!
May 20th 2013, 5:41 pm
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Re: Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
Gosh, I truly take my hat off to you! I have lived in a number of out of the way places in my life, but Canada scares me with just it's sheer size. We took our kid to 'a thing' in a provincial park on Saturday and took the wrong turning and 80kms later we got back to Fredericton an hour later than scheduled to pick him up. I can't imagine the idea of being so far away from everybody else....what appeals? I too like my neighbours not being attached, but don't you just get scared!
We came here because of the job... I was really worried at first and felt so far away from life but we're not alone... There are some really nice people around and despite the distance we often find ourselves going to Halifax for the day...
May 20th 2013, 6:34 pm
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Re: Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
Gosh, I truly take my hat off to you! I have lived in a number of out of the way places in my life, but Canada scares me with just it's sheer size. We took our kid to 'a thing' in a provincial park on Saturday and took the wrong turning and 80kms later we got back to Fredericton an hour later than scheduled to pick him up. I can't imagine the idea of being so far away from everybody else....what appeals? I too like my neighbours not being attached, but don't you just get scared!
nearest neighbors = 1km
nearest shop = 5 minutes drive
nearest pharmacy, grocery store, bank, pizza, and booze shop = 10 minutes
nearest canadian tire, walmart etc = 30 minutes
city shopping = 1.5 hours
airport = 1.5 hours
its not so bad :-)
In our woods we have seen tracks of black bear, coyote, snow shoe hare, ruffed grouse, deer, mink.
we love our life here
May 20th 2013, 8:15 pm
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Re: Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
I’m not trying to scaremonger but you have to realize that ‘rural’ in North America is not going to be some sort of Waldenesque idyll. The long winters, boredom and isolation fuel rampant drug scenes consisting of mainly, pot, crystal meth and prescription pill abuse. It’s not pretty.
tis true
May 20th 2013, 8:17 pm
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What are you basing your comments on? Do you have an older school age child as well as the 2 year old? If so, does their school really not teach right from wrong? That's very odd, our schools (in the UK) have school rules that are all 'treat each other with respect' type things, they give prizes for manners, children aren't allowed to start eating until everybody has got their meal or leave the table until all have finished, they have lessons on bullying, etc, etc.
Tbh, the schools now seem far tougher than when I was at school. We didn't even have detentions then!
Tbh, the schools now seem far tougher than when I was at school. We didn't even have detentions then!
May 20th 2013, 9:53 pm
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Re: Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
I am utterly convinced that the bear population of Canada have been waiting specifically for my family to arrive! Joking aside, I can see the beauty of living at a distance from the mob...it's a bit different for me as my husband works away for so long, but there is just something about the very vast size of Canada that I find extraordinary.
May 20th 2013, 10:09 pm
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Re: Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
I am utterly convinced that the bear population of Canada have been waiting specifically for my family to arrive! Joking aside, I can see the beauty of living at a distance from the mob...it's a bit different for me as my husband works away for so long, but there is just something about the very vast size of Canada that I find extraordinary.
May 20th 2013, 10:36 pm
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I just looked it up, and am still not sure? I'm sure the French would have eaten them! My husband had a friend who was eaten by a bear, up in BC! I have a great desire to see Canadian wildlife, but I'd prefer that it didn't get to see me back!
May 20th 2013, 10:43 pm
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Really? Bears sometimes attack and can kill humans, but I didn't think they ate us?
May 21st 2013, 12:05 am
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May 21st 2013, 11:20 am
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Re: Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
Living rurally drives you bonkers in the winter and runs you ragged in the summer 
May 21st 2013, 4:30 pm
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Re: Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
I am utterly convinced that the bear population of Canada have been waiting specifically for my family to arrive! Joking aside, I can see the beauty of living at a distance from the mob...it's a bit different for me as my husband works away for so long, but there is just something about the very vast size of Canada that I find extraordinary.
When I arrived Millie I was obsessed with coyotes and bears. We've lived in this house for a year and have not seen or head coyotes or bears. Apparently Newfoundland dogs have a scent coyotes don't like so they stay well away! I'm glad for my doggies protection! Incidentally her name is Millie! Lol
May 21st 2013, 10:43 pm
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Re: Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
Yes, isn't it odd I Googled it, and I think they technically 'should' have a European Brown Bear in France, and that they have been trying to augment the numbers who might or might not be present. You might have to spend a long time waiting to spot one.
I think all 'newbies' like me probably think that the bears are queuing up for a chomp. It gives me something to concentrate on worrying about, now that I finally got my shipping. 'Proper' Canadians never give it a thought, I think.
It's a shame there aren't wild boars here! A very viscious creature to encounter, but bloody good in a casserole or sausage!
I think all 'newbies' like me probably think that the bears are queuing up for a chomp. It gives me something to concentrate on worrying about, now that I finally got my shipping. 'Proper' Canadians never give it a thought, I think.
It's a shame there aren't wild boars here! A very viscious creature to encounter, but bloody good in a casserole or sausage!
May 21st 2013, 10:50 pm
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Re: Nova Scotia: Just Read This And Concerned
[QUOTE=MillieF;10718927]Yes, isn't it odd I Googled it, and I think they technically 'should' have a European Brown Bear in France, and that they have been trying to augment the numbers who might or might not be present. You might have to spend a long time waiting to spot one.
I think all 'newbies' like me probably think that the bears are queuing up for a chomp. It gives me something to concentrate on worrying about, now that I finally got my shipping. 'Proper' Canadians never give it a thought, I think.
It's a shame there aren't wild boars here! A very viscious creature to encounter, but bloody good in a casserole or sausage
