What we have experienced while in Canada
Jun 17th 2009 | 12:52 pm
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Re: What we have experienced while in Canada
That's a bit of a sweeping generalisation! 
I moved over here largely for the peace and quiet and yet we have more unannounced visitors that we ever did when we lived in the UK (we lived in the North & South of England, city & rural locations.) And friends often come round for drinks, not just full suppers. Our social life is far more busy than in the UK. We not only have a Barbecue invitation for this Friday evening, but it clashes (to begin with) with someone elses movie-marathon "open-house" that runs from 5pm Friday 'til 5pm Saturday! 
I think it's got to be largely location based. I sometimes wish that people round here were a bit less friendly (usually when they pop round when the house is a real sh*t-pit!!)
I moved over here largely for the peace and quiet and yet we have more unannounced visitors that we ever did when we lived in the UK (we lived in the North & South of England, city & rural locations.) And friends often come round for drinks, not just full suppers. Our social life is far more busy than in the UK. We not only have a Barbecue invitation for this Friday evening, but it clashes (to begin with) with someone elses movie-marathon "open-house" that runs from 5pm Friday 'til 5pm Saturday! I think it's got to be largely location based. I sometimes wish that people round here were a bit less friendly (usually when they pop round when the house is a real sh*t-pit!!)
Jun 17th 2009 | 1:00 pm
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Jun 17th 2009 | 1:24 pm
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Re: What we have experienced while in Canada
You know nothing or near to nothing.
At least most of the people have been pleasent with their response.
Apologies for my grammar and spelling ..... Not.
And by the way you should capitalise the E in "english language" Whoops sorry, but those who live in glasshouses !
Jun 17th 2009 | 2:08 pm
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Re: What we have experienced while in Canada
WoW - We couldn't consider moving back, we really couldn't - How on earth could we afford too?
We have moved from Winnipeg - 7.5 months of snow on the ground! No friends and no visitors in 16 months, not suprising when it's -25 or below for 5 months.
Now in Ontario we have had more visitors from the local neighbours in 3 weeks than we ever had in Winnipeg.......
But we have to snigger at the "getting a straight answer from a Canadian" even worse trying to get a quote.....
How many times can "Obviously" be used in one sentence?
LoL - Just have to try to change to fit in - We have to make a consious effort to understand its "Their" way and it's what attracted us. After all if it was the same as the UK we would like it, would we?
Brave move for you going back - Hope it works for you and yours
We have moved from Winnipeg - 7.5 months of snow on the ground! No friends and no visitors in 16 months, not suprising when it's -25 or below for 5 months.
Now in Ontario we have had more visitors from the local neighbours in 3 weeks than we ever had in Winnipeg.......
But we have to snigger at the "getting a straight answer from a Canadian" even worse trying to get a quote.....
How many times can "Obviously" be used in one sentence?
LoL - Just have to try to change to fit in - We have to make a consious effort to understand its "Their" way and it's what attracted us. After all if it was the same as the UK we would like it, would we?
Brave move for you going back - Hope it works for you and yours
Jun 17th 2009 | 8:42 pm
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Re: What we have experienced while in Canada
It's all horses for courses.
We made our own bread, and I loved my eyelashes freezing when running in the sub-zero, and having to stand the dogs in the bath in lukewarm water to get the snow/ ice from between their pads. If we got bored stuck indoors then the kids got bundled up and dragged round the village on sledges, made a few snow angels, and then we went back inside to thaw out and make our own biscuits lol. In nearly three years we didn't lose the sense of excitement at an 'unexpected' (lol) dump of snow at the end of may after getting sunburn the day before (despite the fact it happens every year), disbelief if it actually rained, and having to explain to tots that the glorious sunshine doesn't mean you can go outside in a t shirt, as it's still 20 below...
You are totally right that without a main wage earner actually earning, none of that would have been possible.
Do you think you may reconsider in the future, maybe in a different part of the country? Or are you certain that you are returning for good?
We made our own bread, and I loved my eyelashes freezing when running in the sub-zero, and having to stand the dogs in the bath in lukewarm water to get the snow/ ice from between their pads. If we got bored stuck indoors then the kids got bundled up and dragged round the village on sledges, made a few snow angels, and then we went back inside to thaw out and make our own biscuits lol. In nearly three years we didn't lose the sense of excitement at an 'unexpected' (lol) dump of snow at the end of may after getting sunburn the day before (despite the fact it happens every year), disbelief if it actually rained, and having to explain to tots that the glorious sunshine doesn't mean you can go outside in a t shirt, as it's still 20 below...
You are totally right that without a main wage earner actually earning, none of that would have been possible.
Do you think you may reconsider in the future, maybe in a different part of the country? Or are you certain that you are returning for good?
Jun 18th 2009 | 1:20 am
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Re: What we have experienced while in Canada
I guess veg, TV and bread are more important to some people than others, how long did stay here for? There is always going to be a difference and adjustment period when moving to a different country. I guess your happy where you feel at home, but your reasoning seems a little short sighted. I recommend anyone to take any opinion on whether to come here as just that, and definitely do a recce for a sustained period of time.
There are differences, and they are things you just have to get used to if you want to benefit from the pros of living in Canada. Obviously being such a big country differences can vary from province to province.
There are differences, and they are things you just have to get used to if you want to benefit from the pros of living in Canada. Obviously being such a big country differences can vary from province to province.
Canada is not for everyone - nor is the UK - I wonder, however, what some people are expecting to find - they seem to be much like a dog chasing after its tail.
Jun 18th 2009 | 1:33 am
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Re: What we have experienced while in Canada
Well said. It truly amazes me how so many people go on and on about rubbish tv, crap cheese and no art galleries???? I can understand the issues of work, weather and family matters, but really, give me a break. Happen its just a case of looking for the bad and being a bit of nit picker. Since coming onto BNE I have wondered what I missed when I was in the UK - which incidentally i left in the late 80's - and Canada is definately not like 1980's england - not a set of leg warmers in sight.
Canada is not for everyone - nor is the UK - I wonder, however, what some people are expecting to find - they seem to be much like a dog chasing after its tail.
Canada is not for everyone - nor is the UK - I wonder, however, what some people are expecting to find - they seem to be much like a dog chasing after its tail.
Jun 18th 2009 | 1:59 am
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Re: What we have experienced while in Canada
That wise sage and moderator in these parts, Iaink, has often said that a happily employed immigrant = a happy immigrant.
I guess in your case the employment opportunities in the theatrical arts weren't all you hoped they would be, so everything else became an additional reason not to be happy here, even those things that would not, on their own, have made you unhappy enough to consider leaving. I hope you find things better back in the UK.
I guess in your case the employment opportunities in the theatrical arts weren't all you hoped they would be, so everything else became an additional reason not to be happy here, even those things that would not, on their own, have made you unhappy enough to consider leaving. I hope you find things better back in the UK.
Jun 18th 2009 | 2:10 am
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Re: What we have experienced while in Canada
Well said. It truly amazes me how so many people go on and on about rubbish tv, crap cheese and no art galleries???? I can understand the issues of work, weather and family matters, but really, give me a break. Happen its just a case of looking for the bad and being a bit of nit picker. Since coming onto BNE I have wondered what I missed when I was in the UK - which incidentally i left in the late 80's - and Canada is definately not like 1980's england - not a set of leg warmers in sight.
Canada is not for everyone - nor is the UK - I wonder, however, what some people are expecting to find - they seem to be much like a dog chasing after its tail.
Canada is not for everyone - nor is the UK - I wonder, however, what some people are expecting to find - they seem to be much like a dog chasing after its tail.
Jun 18th 2009 | 3:34 am
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Re: What we have experienced while in Canada
Why. I feel Canada kind of similar to 80"s Gone of the days of earning a good wage for the unskilled. $8.50 and poverty anyone. Canada is going the same way. I have already seen levels of poverty that i didn't see when I arrived only 11 years ago. Canada is changing and when wages go down crime and poverty go hand in hand.
But overall I think the benefits of living Canada make it worth while. I just find the country dated. Maybe it's just Ontario and hardly a reason to leave Canada. I'm clad Canada is Canada. A long time ago I stop comparing to the UK. I accept for what it is and that is. Canada. It is really great place and there really is no other place quiet like it.
But overall I think the benefits of living Canada make it worth while. I just find the country dated. Maybe it's just Ontario and hardly a reason to leave Canada. I'm clad Canada is Canada. A long time ago I stop comparing to the UK. I accept for what it is and that is. Canada. It is really great place and there really is no other place quiet like it.
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Jun 18th 2009 | 4:44 am
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Jun 18th 2009 | 4:54 am
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Jun 18th 2009 | 5:05 am
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Re: What we have experienced while in Canada
No I have to disagree. Yes they may look bit similar buildings wise. But a it is much more than that. The people, the feel yadda yadda. They complete different counties. Look at New Mexico. Florida....etc
