kswoosh

James... If I could 'like' this post, then I would

christmasoompa

Hint: hit the 'karma' button on the left.

And then read the 'Newcomers to the Forum' sticky thread which explains how to do stuff like this.

JamesM

First ever live compliment

<Puts coat on and leaves with a bright red face>

<Glances back making sure door does not hit him on the way out>

dbd33

It's a legitmate reason, perhaps not central to my thinking to date but I'll reconsider.

Greenhill

This thread appears to have been a real "hot topic" this afternoon.

But did anyone get any work done or achieve something useful?

Surely we can put our collective minds to better use? I've often wondered if a social enterprise could be formed by the fine minds here, what with the varieties of skills and experiences. Am I on my own,with this notion, here?

<snaps out of day dream and heads for fridge>

Boy d

Opinons are like arse hole...eveyone has one and I don't care if you like it or not. What i dont have time for are conclusions like..."only someone from somewhere ugly would move here" .."where are the black people" it's too isolated from Paris.....etc. At least you didn't bang on about the price of cheese.

My comment about subways was in referrence to dbd (who i have now been informed your are with...sorry i didn't realize that at the time) he was wandering around georgia wondering where the subway was.

Oink

There are lovely to eat. I suppose you could just buy a couple of Flakes and stick them in an ice cream cone but that's probably not the point is it? The beauty of a 99 is the spontaneity of the purchase just at that most exquisite moment in the right place. It's the same with kebabs with me.

dbd33

Or chesnuts.

ireland2canada

Then here's another opinion for you, you come across as an insufferable bully and have been nothing short of rude and offensive in your postings. I appreciate that you are in good company in this particular thread which has been a fine example of that sort of thread vulturism. I've done nothing to you that I am aware of, so you would do well to dredge up some semblance of manners.

I don't need to know how you became confused about the subway, so long as you accept that you were indeed referencing the wrong poster.

Boy d

MarylandNed

Agree - that's just silly.

Agree.

No two cities are the same - which is great. So there's nothing wrong with comparisons. They might actually help people decide on where to live - or at least get people thinking. As I said before, Vancouver is great if you're the outdoors type. Mountains, ocean, etc. The winters are relatively mild. The summers are warm and sunny but not oppressive. But if you're looking for entertainment, nightlife, etc then it doesn't compare well to Toronto or Montreal in my opinion.

When I was in my mid 20s, I spent a lot of time in Vancouver and I found the city to be a bit dull to be honest - albeit in a spectacular setting. I much preferred Toronto and Montreal simply because of what my priorities and preferences were at that time. Now that I'm married with kids, my priorities and preferences have changed. Vancouver might well look much more appealing to me at this stage of my life. It's not a case of one city being better than the other. That's all subjective and much depends on one's circumstances. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

ExKiwilass

Am I the only one who likes Toronto AND Vancouver? I could live in either city and I'd be happy.

Boy d

I actually liked toronto the few times I was there....could have done without the humidity though.

Bigger more happening place the vancouver. Apples to oranges and all that

JamesM

In an ideal world I'd happily spend December to April in Vancouver and the rest of the year here.

I like the snow sport opportunities and proximity to the urban jungle.

Boy d

Good point....Vancouver on the night life front is a c - .....not that I have been to a club in close to a decade.

Whiterock would have been too sleepy 15 years ago...suits me now though.