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Old Nov 14th 2016, 7:42 pm
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Originally Posted by CanadianInGasgow
What do you mean ?
On reflection it might have a bit of a stretch to compare the tedium of Vancouver with the ravages of war-torn sub-Saharan Africa but it was the geneneral logic of "make the best of where you are" that I felt needed comment.
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Old Nov 14th 2016, 7:45 pm
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On reflection it might have a bit of a stretch to compare the tedium of Vancouver with the ravages of war-torn sub-Saharan Africa but it was the geneneral logic of "make the best of where you are" that I felt needed comment.
I had said previously in this thread that people would give their right arm to live here, for that very reason. Make the best of it is only applicable to the 1st world problems being discussed here
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Originally Posted by CanadianInGasgow
I had said previously in this thread that people would give their right arm to live here, for that very reason. Make the best of it is only applicable to the 1st world problems being discussed here

Do you consider Gasgow a "1st world" problem?
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Old Nov 14th 2016, 7:57 pm
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Do you consider Gasgow a "1st world" problem?
Nope, I don't think glasgow is a problem. I make the most of anywhere I live
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Old Nov 14th 2016, 8:39 pm
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This thread is hilarious now

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Just got back from Vancouver, spent the least amount of time possible there, longing for home and the smell of cow shit in the valley!

Down side, have to go back tomorrow!
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