What do you like about living in your part of Canada?
Jul 14th 2010, 7:45 pm
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Jul 14th 2010, 7:51 pm
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Re: What do you like about living in Canada?
I guess it is all a matter of perspective, but i thought it almost unfortunate that the OP seemed to derive satisfaction from Canada not due to what it offered but instead, due to it NOT being the UK.
Ultimately it doesn't really matter, but it did make me 'count my blessings' even more, as i realised that i love living in Canada so damn much, that i haven't given the 30+ years of living in the UK a second's thought since i arrived (whether good, bad or indifferent!)
Ultimately it doesn't really matter, but it did make me 'count my blessings' even more, as i realised that i love living in Canada so damn much, that i haven't given the 30+ years of living in the UK a second's thought since i arrived (whether good, bad or indifferent!)
Jul 14th 2010, 8:05 pm
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Re: What do you like about living in Canada?
I guess it is all a matter of perspective, but i thought it almost unfortunate that the OP seemed to derive satisfaction from Canada not due to what it offered but instead, due to it NOT being the UK.
Ultimately it doesn't really matter, but it did make me 'count my blessings' even more, as i realised that i love living in Canada so damn much, that i haven't given the 30+ years of living in the UK a second's thought since i arrived (whether good, bad or indifferent!)
Ultimately it doesn't really matter, but it did make me 'count my blessings' even more, as i realised that i love living in Canada so damn much, that i haven't given the 30+ years of living in the UK a second's thought since i arrived (whether good, bad or indifferent!)
Jul 14th 2010, 8:10 pm
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Jul 14th 2010, 8:12 pm
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Jul 14th 2010, 8:34 pm
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Re: What do you like about living in Canada?
The open space and general vastness
More outdoor lifestyle
Greater respect in kids
The weather (agree with IainK about spring though)
Sunny days, even when it's -30'c. I feel miserable now if we have two overcast days in a row
Bigger house (when I was in the UK a media room was where the dummies in school went to sit out the real lessons)
There are more but they tend to be about what I don't like as much in the UK compared to Canada
More outdoor lifestyle
Greater respect in kids
The weather (agree with IainK about spring though)
Sunny days, even when it's -30'c. I feel miserable now if we have two overcast days in a row
Bigger house (when I was in the UK a media room was where the dummies in school went to sit out the real lessons)
There are more but they tend to be about what I don't like as much in the UK compared to Canada
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Jul 14th 2010, 9:46 pm
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Jul 14th 2010, 10:52 pm
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Re: What do you like about living in Canada?
I started off with the caveat that perspective is key;
that any negative connotation from the original attitude was only 'almost';
and then i concluded by stating that my perception of the initial post doesn't really matter, but was nevertheless something i appreciated!
Of course I could've churned out a shopping list of those things I like, but instead I tried to be concise through the insinuation that i love everything to the extent that a mere, few months of living in Canada had eclipsed any memory (good / bad / indifferent) of several decades spent else where.
I shall try to be less contentious in future. My apologies.
Jul 15th 2010, 7:39 am
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Jul 15th 2010, 7:40 am
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Re: What do you like about living in Canada?
I was like that for the first few months living here, but now I rarely even think about the UK. The thought of not being able getting PR and having to go back to the UK terrifies me though, so I cannot wait until that is finally sorted out.
One thing I like about Canada is just the fact so much of it is new. For example if a building is beginning to get old and fall apart they knock it down and replace it. The UK has a habit of keeping old buildings, even ugly 60s concrete monstrosities, instead of getting rid of them. Keeping everything new keeps the quality of life better.
People are polite and also often willing to have a chat. There are some places in the UK where people are friendly, like in more rural communities, but in Canada even in the cities people are nicer. You could be right with your population density theory.
Shopping is more pleasant too at bigger supermarkets. Less ready meals and luxury food items, people complain about less choice but I prefer it. You can get nice fresh veg and make your own healthier food.
After a year though my memory of the UK is already going fuzzy. My life in Canada just is my life now, and I don't want to live anywhere else.
One thing I like about Canada is just the fact so much of it is new. For example if a building is beginning to get old and fall apart they knock it down and replace it. The UK has a habit of keeping old buildings, even ugly 60s concrete monstrosities, instead of getting rid of them. Keeping everything new keeps the quality of life better.
People are polite and also often willing to have a chat. There are some places in the UK where people are friendly, like in more rural communities, but in Canada even in the cities people are nicer. You could be right with your population density theory.
Shopping is more pleasant too at bigger supermarkets. Less ready meals and luxury food items, people complain about less choice but I prefer it. You can get nice fresh veg and make your own healthier food.
After a year though my memory of the UK is already going fuzzy. My life in Canada just is my life now, and I don't want to live anywhere else.
Jul 15th 2010, 7:50 am
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Re: What do you like about living in Canada?
it's amazing the difference in accents within a few miles, I'm thankful that after a few years living in Canada mine has been toned down a little but I can't figure out why our little daughter sounds english
Jul 15th 2010, 8:24 am
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Re: What do you like about living in Canada?
I agree with Iain's "not keeping up with the jones's"
Not having to worry that you are completely up to date on the latest fashion because no-one gives a shit
Not having to MOT your car every year
The sense of community
The space to do your thing
The fact that people find you interesting because you're either Australian, Kiwi or British
The get togethers
The feeling that everyone mucks in to help each other
Kids do seem to be kids for longer
Camping
The fact that its not just posh people that keep horses
The small towns and there lovely 1930's square fronted buildings.
Seeing Hutterites walking down the street
Theres loads and loads ............................
oh yeah my Canadian husband
Not having to worry that you are completely up to date on the latest fashion because no-one gives a shit
Not having to MOT your car every year
The sense of community
The space to do your thing
The fact that people find you interesting because you're either Australian, Kiwi or British
The get togethers
The feeling that everyone mucks in to help each other
Kids do seem to be kids for longer
Camping
The fact that its not just posh people that keep horses
The small towns and there lovely 1930's square fronted buildings.
Seeing Hutterites walking down the street
Theres loads and loads ............................
oh yeah my Canadian husband