Staying a while longer.....
 

Circumstances and emotions have changed quite rapidly over the past few days and (for those that know my experience over the past 12 months) I have accepted & agreed that it would be a much wiser decision to stay here in Canada for however long it takes for the world's economy to get back on track and for house prices to become "healthy" again......so I guess I'll be "grinning and bearing" those Canadian winters & bad drivers for a good while longer :unsure::ohmy:

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Ok, good, decision made. Now, how can we help you cope with it? ;-)

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Sounds like the sensible but difficult decision Ruby I really hope you find some peace and happiness:wub:

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From reading your other posts Ruby that must have come from deep down, I can only imagine how low you have been, a huge pat on the back for being able to see through all that and do the most logical thing,

Maybe now you have made a decission you will be a little happier i really do hope so :wub:

Im not sure how long this economic downturn will last, hopefully not too long :unsure:

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Out of interest had you ever visited Canada in the winter before you moved?

I have visited 7 times, but I have only ever been in the Winter, so my Canadian experience has either been rain, sleet and snow in BC (I'm sure I saw the sun briefly one day!:rofl:) and up to -40 with a lot more sun in Alberta.

I am not sure quite what to expect in the Summer.

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Mosquitoes, lot's of them!

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Even in Calgary?

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YAY! I don't lose my mate to the other side of the world just yet:thumbsup::thumbsup: That must have been hard Rubes but I do think it's the sensible thing to do. (You had my support either way). Are you going to apply for citizenship now too - just so you have the option of comming back when you do go back?

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Yes. Calgary is apparently home to 25 species of Mossie.

Hope things improve for Ruby, one way or another.

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Even in Calgary.

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Sorry to hear you won't be returning just yet Ruby, I know how much you wanted to.

Best of luck with the wait! :)

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Glad to hear it Ruby. Then when you make your decision, whatever it may be, it won't be at the height of emotions. I bet it feels a bit like a weight off your shoulders right now, so try to relax and take care of you.

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Well done ruby on making that decision, i know how hard it must have been for you ;)

Life is a roller coaster, nothing is forever and no matter how many recci's you do, it doesnt get you ready for living these winter (wow the snow)

But you have a good life, just relax and more dog walking :thumbsup::thumbsup:

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Sounds like a good idea - i was wondering what you expected to find in Newton. Home is home but i don't think too much is going on there at the minute. Did you consider another part of Alberta/Canada?

I can't say i thought too much of Red Deer when i was there.

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Woo woo woo yeah :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: