Some Questions for all the Brits Here
May 8th 2013, 11:37 am
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Re: Some Questions for all the Brits Here
May 8th 2013, 1:21 pm
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Re: Some Questions for all the Brits Here
Yes, actually.
A few days ago I became acquainted with a family from Birmingham, England who immigrated to Canada about two years ago.
The father seems comfortable here although he stated that it was because of a job. The mother and the two kids, aged 14 and 16, seem to be quite unhappy whenever I've been invited to visit them at their home. Well, actually, the mother seems to be more reserved about it than the two kids.
Both of the kids seem to be fans of soccer and the mother doesn't seem to leave the house much besides to check and water her plants outside.
I'm assuming that the mother and kids were much happier back in England than here and it intrigued me when the mother would mention how much she adored Birmingham, missed the BBC, her friends, travelling to London, France, etc.
Based on their perceived unhappiness, I became intrigued with how comfortable they were in England and if this sentiment is shared by other British immigrants/expats.
A few days ago I became acquainted with a family from Birmingham, England who immigrated to Canada about two years ago.
The father seems comfortable here although he stated that it was because of a job. The mother and the two kids, aged 14 and 16, seem to be quite unhappy whenever I've been invited to visit them at their home. Well, actually, the mother seems to be more reserved about it than the two kids.
Both of the kids seem to be fans of soccer and the mother doesn't seem to leave the house much besides to check and water her plants outside.
I'm assuming that the mother and kids were much happier back in England than here and it intrigued me when the mother would mention how much she adored Birmingham, missed the BBC, her friends, travelling to London, France, etc.
Based on their perceived unhappiness, I became intrigued with how comfortable they were in England and if this sentiment is shared by other British immigrants/expats.
May 8th 2013, 1:33 pm
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Re: Some Questions for all the Brits Here
Yes, actually.
A few days ago I became acquainted with a family from Birmingham, England who immigrated to Canada about two years ago.
The father seems comfortable here although he stated that it was because of a job. The mother and the two kids, aged 14 and 16, seem to be quite unhappy whenever I've been invited to visit them at their home. Well, actually, the mother seems to be more reserved about it than the two kids.
Both of the kids seem to be fans of soccer and the mother doesn't seem to leave the house much besides to check and water her plants outside.
I'm assuming that the mother and kids were much happier back in England than here and it intrigued me when the mother would mention how much she adored Birmingham, missed the BBC, her friends, travelling to London, France, etc.
Based on their perceived unhappiness, I became intrigued with how comfortable they were in England and if this sentiment is shared by other British immigrants/expats.
A few days ago I became acquainted with a family from Birmingham, England who immigrated to Canada about two years ago.
The father seems comfortable here although he stated that it was because of a job. The mother and the two kids, aged 14 and 16, seem to be quite unhappy whenever I've been invited to visit them at their home. Well, actually, the mother seems to be more reserved about it than the two kids.
Both of the kids seem to be fans of soccer and the mother doesn't seem to leave the house much besides to check and water her plants outside.
I'm assuming that the mother and kids were much happier back in England than here and it intrigued me when the mother would mention how much she adored Birmingham, missed the BBC, her friends, travelling to London, France, etc.
Based on their perceived unhappiness, I became intrigued with how comfortable they were in England and if this sentiment is shared by other British immigrants/expats.
May 8th 2013, 2:01 pm
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May 8th 2013, 2:24 pm
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Re: Some Questions for all the Brits Here
A lot of the UK is far from 'going down the pan'.In addition, you make no comment on this personal insult:
It appears that the only personal insults you are concerned about are against those people whose views you agree with.
If you're really a moderator, then moderate. That means trying to set aside your anti-Canada and pro-UK bias.
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May 8th 2013, 2:31 pm
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Re: Some Questions for all the Brits Here
May 8th 2013, 2:52 pm
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Re: Some Questions for all the Brits Here
That's because I hadn't seen it, I've only just got in after being at work and picking my children up from school so this is the first time I've looked at this thread since last night - perhaps my psychic powers are having a day off? I must also have missed your email reporting it for being a personal insult I assume?
And for the record, I think Canada is just as fab as the UK, and have loved my life in both countries. I don't have an 'anti-Canada bias' and have never been derogatory about it.
Any other comments in the same vein, please use the PM facility, thx.
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May 8th 2013, 2:56 pm
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May 8th 2013, 3:26 pm
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May 8th 2013, 3:53 pm
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Re: Some Questions for all the Brits Here
Well seeing that the vast majority of cities and towns are less than a hundred and fifty years old it really is impossible to compare say York Minster to a similar establishment in Canada.
Im sure the new Bow Building in Calgary will eventually become the York Minster of Canada in another 450 years plus.
Im sure the new Bow Building in Calgary will eventually become the York Minster of Canada in another 450 years plus.
May 8th 2013, 4:35 pm
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Re: Some Questions for all the Brits Here
Yes, actually.
A few days ago I became acquainted with a family from Birmingham, England who immigrated to Canada about two years ago.
The father seems comfortable here although he stated that it was because of a job. The mother and the two kids, aged 14 and 16, seem to be quite unhappy whenever I've been invited to visit them at their home. Well, actually, the mother seems to be more reserved about it than the two kids.
Both of the kids seem to be fans of soccer and the mother doesn't seem to leave the house much besides to check and water her plants outside.
I'm assuming that the mother and kids were much happier back in England than here and it intrigued me when the mother would mention how much she adored Birmingham, missed the BBC, her friends, travelling to London, France, etc.
Based on their perceived unhappiness, I became intrigued with how comfortable they were in England and if this sentiment is shared by other British immigrants/expats.
A few days ago I became acquainted with a family from Birmingham, England who immigrated to Canada about two years ago.
The father seems comfortable here although he stated that it was because of a job. The mother and the two kids, aged 14 and 16, seem to be quite unhappy whenever I've been invited to visit them at their home. Well, actually, the mother seems to be more reserved about it than the two kids.
Both of the kids seem to be fans of soccer and the mother doesn't seem to leave the house much besides to check and water her plants outside.
I'm assuming that the mother and kids were much happier back in England than here and it intrigued me when the mother would mention how much she adored Birmingham, missed the BBC, her friends, travelling to London, France, etc.
Based on their perceived unhappiness, I became intrigued with how comfortable they were in England and if this sentiment is shared by other British immigrants/expats.
Maybe you should suggest they go to the UK for a holiday. That might help them all make a decision for the better of the family unit.... or not!
In my experience (lived all over the word with my family) kids will eventually settle down and get on with life pretty much anywhere. Being young(er) their previous life (in the UK) will gradually fade into a kind of dream like experience and the new life will become real life as they know it.
The father seems settled. The mum probably needs to see the bigger family picture and pick herself up a bit IMHO.
There is far more to Canadian cable TV than just missing the BBC! That can be gotten around anyway. Maybe HUbby needs to set her up with BBC TV streamed through the web and help break down some of the issues.
Harsh and maybe a bit simplistic but ..... back on thread!
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May 8th 2013, 4:36 pm
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Re: Some Questions for all the Brits Here
Well seeing that the vast majority of cities and towns are less than a hundred and fifty years old it really is impossible to compare say York Minster to a similar establishment in Canada.
Im sure the new Bow Building in Calgary will eventually become the York Minster of Canada in another 450 years plus.
Im sure the new Bow Building in Calgary will eventually become the York Minster of Canada in another 450 years plus.
http://www.tobuilt.ca/php/browseolde...h_fd10=%3C1851