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Originally posted by oceanMDX Point of Clarification: I've seen Brits on this forum (beyond this thread) complain that Americans don't understand their jokes, and consequently conclude that Americans don't have much of a sense of humor. That conclusion is wrong. When North Americans tell each other a joke, we always "get it". From the North American perspective, it's the Brits who don't seem to have much of a sense of humor. One explanation is that the lingo is different between the continents. Any native North American reading my post (the one where I referred to "a Queen", not "the Queen") would have understood the pun. In no way was I taking a shot at "the Queen". In all sincerity, people moving to or living in a country should make every effort to familiarize themselves with the vernacular. I can't fault seamonstra for not understanding the pun, since he's not a resident of Canada, but any poster who is really ought to know better. I can imagine what it's like moving to Australia. :( P.S. "redneck" is an offensive term in N.A. :D. Jokes made at the expense of minorities rarely are. I realised you weren't attacking the Queen, though God knows, most of the royals deserve it! :D My point is, this is not a visual media, therefore it's very difficult to understand the emotions of the person at the other end. For this reason people should avoid baiting eachother. My remarks about Calgary were made mearly in jest, in fact I have a friend who's just moved there! They like it, so it can't be that bad! The truth is, I know nothing about the place other than it's in Alberta, is dry, has lots of oil and has an annual rodeo (and apparently has rather right wing politics). I still get the feeling I would prefer Vancouver, if only because I like living near water and the idea of seeing so many different types of people I find appealing. If London wasn't so cosmopolitan I'm sure it wouldn't be half as interesting!:D PS- Redneck is pretty mild compared to some of the insults people throw at you in Britain!:scared: |
To be honest, I don't really see what the issue is. Why do I care if someone thinks Calgary would be a good place to live or not? My first piece of advice is always that you should visit the places where you think you might want to live and make up your own mind. All you can really get out of these boards is some help with practical questions: how much does x cost, is it cold, things like that. Anything else is pure opinion and shouldn't be taken as more than that.
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True words of wisdom:lecture: If we went with what someone said all the time, we will never go anywhere at all. Just because Mr X likes something or somewhere, doesn't mean Mr Y is going to have the same feelings about things.
This is not the Gospel forum, and anything said here, should be taken as a stepping stone towards your own research and decision. Visit Visit Visit......................... |
Originally posted by mickj I just get my Trousers in a twist when someone tries to slag off the Queen, i will have nothing bad said about that woman You champion your liberalism, yet you are not tolerant of other peoples views, for instance in this thread alone you have called someone a 'gringo' Originally posted by mickj Off you go GRINGO :zzz: :zzz: :zzz: Originally posted by mickj I have got news for you batty boy, i don't do fairies, Originally posted by mickj You are definitely a nutter, Originally posted by mickj Like i said, moving on. I wasn't the one that started the homphobic comment, i detest that kind of behaviour, |
Originally posted by mickj Like i said, moving on. I wasn't the one that started the homphobic comment, i detest that kind of behaviour, i wasn't going to just sit there and let him get away with a comment like that about my hard drive. Anyway... the whole thread was irrelevant. The best way for the original poster to get a feel of what its like, is to go there and spend some time there. Case closed :lecture: :lecture: Yes Mick I know what you mean about "getting a feel for the place" ,but do you not think what I meant was pro's & cons from people who actually live there. We plan on going to both places but do you think a 2 week trip answers all questions? and as we are a family of 5 it is a big gamble to just up sticks and go and live without doing as much research as possible. Again as I said before thanks again for any advice you gave? Cheers and good luck. :D By the way everyone cheers for the advice; isnt that what this forum is all about? |
The thread that would not die.
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Originally posted by manc1976 Seems to be more your problem than anyone else's, you seem to be under the misapprehension that you have some sort of clout on this board and won't stand for any queen/royalty bashing.........well no offense, but the Royal family are has beens and a hereditary inbred nightmare the UK can well do without. You champion your liberalism, yet you are not tolerant of other peoples views, for instance in this thread alone you have called someone a 'gringo' called someone a 'batty boy' called someone a nutter Then after spouting your intolerant rhetoric, you say this, Which looking at the evidence in your quotes above is complete and utter garbage. Its good to know am worth going all that distance for, we have a troll here from the lounge that just seems to follow my posts around, surely he has something better to do, than look forward to my posts from days ago, cut and paste them into an unrelated thread, and comment about it. He seems to do this just for my posts, if you don't believe me, watch him do it again next time. I just think he should get a life to be honest. All the way from the American forum, michigan to be exact, to spout comments in the Canada forum. It says canadian lifestyles, just in case you missed it :rolleyes: My own personal watcher.....i wonder if you wake up in the middle of the night, wondering what i posted recently. Keep it up, my colleague here at work is laughing her head off. :D :D Don't stop now please, even some celebrities don't get this kind of attention :confused: I think you will find the discussion here a bit more challenging than what you are used to in the lounge. We are not talking HND here :lecture: |
Originally posted by dazed&confused Yes Mick I know what you mean about "getting a feel for the place" ,but do you not think what I meant was pro's & cons from people who actually live there. We plan on going to both places but do you think a 2 week trip answers all questions? and as we are a family of 5 it is a big gamble to just up sticks and go and live without doing as much research as possible. |
and where is michanigan exactly? :D
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Let's try to get back on topic with a few views:
Webcams: For Vancouver & area: http://www.katkam.ca/ For Calgary: http://webcams.shawtv.com/athome-cams/cam1.jpg Note how Vancouver - while green - is wet, drizzly and overcast. Calgary is more sunny. That is typical for this time of year, although the weather in Calgary can change very quickly. By the way, a good friend of mine who knows the Vancouver economy says that things are looking up. |
If sportfishing is any consideration consider this:
Calgary: The Bow river flows through the city, and about 100 km downstream, it is considered one of the best trout rivers in the world. :) Vancouver: The Fraser river flows through that city. Only a few miles upsteam, you can fish for Chinook, Sockeye, and other species of salmon. |
If there is going to be anymore flaming on this thread ,it will be locked.
stay on topic - if you get flamed report it - don't get into a flame war Ray |
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