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2 years in....
Can hardly believe it's our 2nd Canniversary today. We have come a long way (no pun intended), yet the time seems to have gone quickly.
Me and OH arrived with 2 teenagers and a cat to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia - didn't know a soul - in fact only only knew a handful of people in the whole of Canada and none lived in NS! OH had a job to come to and in our hearts we knew it was the right move and we were going to give it our all. Within days of arriving we had an invite to a house party from a teacher who had heard our family had moved over from Scotland (teacher is Canadian, husband is from the western isles of Scotland). What a great start and welcome to the community we grew quickly to love! Now 2 years down the road, we all still love it here. Have many many friends, love our jobs and our kids enjoy school and are active in many sports. OH and myself have become big hockey fans, never missing our weekly Junior A games here in town. Oldest son (18 in a couple of weeks - grade 12 at school) has had a girlfriend for around 9 months :wub: and also works part-time (most kids do). We think he will be heading to Memorial Uni in NFLD after summer because his girlfriend already has a student nursing place there. We love this town, it's our new home and we are glad that somehow we landed up here. People are friendly, and dispite being only a population of 10,000 there is so much to do. Can I also add that not one of us has been homeick in all this time. We miss our family and friends but can chat to them by phone or see them online. We came with a realistic view that we would have to network, network, network and get involved in the local community quickly - meeting lots of new people will help any newcomer settle in quickly and make it a smoother transition to the next chapter in your life. O Canada, my home and CHOSEN land................. :thumbsup: |
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Originally Posted by Yes-can-do
(Post 7140911)
Can hardly believe it's our 2nd Canniversary today. We have come a long way (no pun intended), yet the time seems to have gone quickly.
Me and OH arrived with 2 teenagers and a cat to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia - didn't know a soul - in fact only only knew a handful of people in the whole of Canada and none lived in NS! OH had a job to come to and in our hearts we knew it was the right move and we were going to give it our all. Within days of arriving we had an invite to a house party from a teacher who had heard our family had moved over from Scotland (teacher is Canadian, husband is from the western isles of Scotland). What a great start and welcome to the community we grew quickly to love! Now 2 years down the road, we all still love it here. Have many many friends, love our jobs and our kids enjoy school and are active in many sports. OH and myself have become big hockey fans, never missing our weekly Junior A games here in town. Oldest son (18 in a couple of weeks - grade 12 at school) has had a girlfriend for around 9 months :wub: and also works part-time (most kids do). We think he will be heading to Memorial Uni in NFLD after summer because his girlfriend already has a student nursing place there. We love this town, it's our new home and we are glad that somehow we landed up here. People are friendly, and dispite being only a population of 10,000 there is so much to do. Can I also add that not one of us has been homeick in all this time. We miss our family and friends but can chat to them by phone or see them online. We came with a realistic view that we would have to network, network, network and get involved in the local community quickly - meeting lots of new people will help any newcomer settle in quickly and make it a smoother transition to the next chapter in your life. O Canada, my home and CHOSEN land................. :thumbsup: |
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Congratulations on two and hopefully there will be many many more. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
You have to in order to catch up to me. :p 46 this coming May.:) |
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Congrats to all of you :thumbsup: What a happy post :)
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Congrats.
Still planning on a move to NG ourselves.:) |
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Happy Canniversay! Sounds like your having a ball!
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Originally Posted by Yes-can-do
(Post 7140911)
Can hardly believe it's our 2nd Canniversary today. We have come a long way (no pun intended), yet the time seems to have gone quickly.
Me and OH arrived with 2 teenagers and a cat to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia - didn't know a soul - in fact only only knew a handful of people in the whole of Canada and none lived in NS! OH had a job to come to and in our hearts we knew it was the right move and we were going to give it our all. Within days of arriving we had an invite to a house party from a teacher who had heard our family had moved over from Scotland (teacher is Canadian, husband is from the western isles of Scotland). What a great start and welcome to the community we grew quickly to love! Now 2 years down the road, we all still love it here. Have many many friends, love our jobs and our kids enjoy school and are active in many sports. OH and myself have become big hockey fans, never missing our weekly Junior A games here in town. Oldest son (18 in a couple of weeks - grade 12 at school) has had a girlfriend for around 9 months :wub: and also works part-time (most kids do). We think he will be heading to Memorial Uni in NFLD after summer because his girlfriend already has a student nursing place there. We love this town, it's our new home and we are glad that somehow we landed up here. People are friendly, and dispite being only a population of 10,000 there is so much to do. Can I also add that not one of us has been homeick in all this time. We miss our family and friends but can chat to them by phone or see them online. We came with a realistic view that we would have to network, network, network and get involved in the local community quickly - meeting lots of new people will help any newcomer settle in quickly and make it a smoother transition to the next chapter in your life. O Canada, my home and CHOSEN land................. :thumbsup: Ben |
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Great post and the networking is so important
We have found that out, heres to many more happy years :wub::wub: |
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Originally Posted by Steve_P
(Post 7141490)
Congratulations on two and hopefully there will be many many more. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
You have to in order to catch up to me. :p 46 this coming May.:) Thanks everyone for their best wishes :thumbsup: |
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Its really nice reading all the excitement and enthusiasm in these posts! Long may it last. :)
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Originally Posted by Yes-can-do
(Post 7146228)
Crikey Steve, you emigrated the year I was born. What a fine year that was ;)
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Congratulations YCD and family, heres to many more:thumbsup:
When we met you could see how happy and settled you all were, fingers x we are able to achieve the same:thumbup: Look forward to seeing you later this year:thumbsup::wub: |
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Absolutely fabulous post.
Here's to another fantastic year ahead. |
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I remember your posts about when you first arrived and just wishing it was us - that seems like such a long time ago.
You sound so happy and grounded, I love threads like this. Wishing you and your family many more years of NS happiness! :thumbsup: |
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what a lovely post , i cant wait to come over and see the different areas,
:rofl:, i just hope hubby can get a job and then we can get over asap :thumbsup: |
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Originally Posted by Yes-can-do
(Post 7140911)
Can hardly believe it's our 2nd Canniversary today. We have come a long way (no pun intended), yet the time seems to have gone quickly.
Me and OH arrived with 2 teenagers and a cat to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia - didn't know a soul - in fact only only knew a handful of people in the whole of Canada and none lived in NS! OH had a job to come to and in our hearts we knew it was the right move and we were going to give it our all. Within days of arriving we had an invite to a house party from a teacher who had heard our family had moved over from Scotland (teacher is Canadian, husband is from the western isles of Scotland). What a great start and welcome to the community we grew quickly to love! Now 2 years down the road, we all still love it here. Have many many friends, love our jobs and our kids enjoy school and are active in many sports. OH and myself have become big hockey fans, never missing our weekly Junior A games here in town. Oldest son (18 in a couple of weeks - grade 12 at school) has had a girlfriend for around 9 months :wub: and also works part-time (most kids do). We think he will be heading to Memorial Uni in NFLD after summer because his girlfriend already has a student nursing place there. We love this town, it's our new home and we are glad that somehow we landed up here. People are friendly, and dispite being only a population of 10,000 there is so much to do. Can I also add that not one of us has been homeick in all this time. We miss our family and friends but can chat to them by phone or see them online. We came with a realistic view that we would have to network, network, network and get involved in the local community quickly - meeting lots of new people will help any newcomer settle in quickly and make it a smoother transition to the next chapter in your life. O Canada, my home and CHOSEN land................. :thumbsup: Thank you Martin & Belinda |
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Happy 2nd Canniversary YCD & family:thumbsup:
NG x |
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Originally Posted by skier
(Post 7172304)
Congratulations on your second Canniversary! We were wondering how you went about getting your cat to Canada as we are planning a move to NS ourselves (and obviously we want our puddy to come with us!)
Thank you Martin & Belinda Ask your vet about the timescales for paperwork and vaccinations. Note that depending on where you live it may not be safe for it to wander, especially if you are close to woods (like us) - lots of critters in there (and also bald eagles in NS :ohmy:). Our cat wears a harness and is allowed to sit either out on the porch or on the back deck. She is attached to an extending dog lead and can move around 10ft. She is a Ragdoll so is not really an outdoor cat anyway. |
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Originally Posted by deenailz
(Post 7170848)
what a lovely post , i cant wait to come over and see the different areas,
:rofl:, i just hope hubby can get a job and then we can get over asap :thumbsup: |
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Happy 2nd Canniversary. It is very comforting to read that your teenage children have settled. We are moving to NS in Aug this year, and have a 16 year old girl and 12 year old boy. They are both very excited about the move. My daughter is just taking her GCSE's, and I am concerned that she will settle OK into Canadian High School with her being older. Can I ask if your teenagers found it difficult at first?
We applied for PR Feb 08, but are moving on a student visa. I am going to a college in Halifax so I am a tad nervous! We are coming over for a reccie in April to have a look at areas and schools etc. We cant wait! Thanks again. |
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