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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by TheBear
(Post 9815961)
Of course, you're right, I'm the first person on the planet to notice the fact that Britain is divided by class :blink:
And to the public, at least how it's been portrayed in Sweden, Britain did away with the class society and treated everyone equal, welcomed the immigrants with open arms and had no racism. Yeah right. |
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
This thing about building a bar in your basement, I don't get it. I remember the first time somebody invited me down to their "bar"! I though to myself, no thanks! I've seen silence of the lambs. Ok then, why don't we sit under my garage door? You're having a laugh aren't you! Alright then we'll go to to the local tavern. The lad I'm with asks for a separate tab because my pint costs 10cents more than his and the girl behind the bar wants an insane tip because she likes to wobble her chest back and forth!
Living near downtown T.O. is different of course, there's plenty there to do but like so many other areas in the GTA, there's a lack of a hub for people to go to once in a while to have a good time. The U.K. has many faults of course but I really missed being able to go out for a few Shandy's and some dinner in the town. Of course, I'm exaggerating a bit here. I met many good Canadians of whom I'm still friends with today and some expats too - although I found none more jealous and deliberately unhelpful than many expats which I encountered during my time out there. |
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by Tony-the-Tigger
(Post 9815975)
This thing about building a bar in your basement, I don't get it. I remember the first time somebody invited me down to their "bar"! I though to myself, no thanks! I've seen silence of the lambs. Ok then, why don't we sit under my garage door? You're having a laugh aren't you! Alright then we'll go to to the local tavern. The lad I'm with asks for a separate tab because my pint costs 10cents more than his and the girl behind the bar wants an insane tip because she likes to wobble her chest back and forth!
Living near downtown T.O. is different of course, there's plenty there to do but like so many other areas in the GTA, there's a lack of a hub for people to go to once in a while to have a good time. The U.K. has many faults of course but I really missed being able to go out for a few Shandy's and some dinner in the town. Of course, I'm exaggerating a bit here. I met many good Canadians of whom I'm still friends with today and some expats too - although I found none more jealous and deliberately unhelpful than many expats which I encountered during my time out there. |
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by Tony-the-Tigger
(Post 9815975)
...and the girl behind the bar wants an insane tip because she likes to wobble her chest back and forth!
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by Tony-the-Tigger
(Post 9815975)
This thing about building a bar in your basement, I don't get it. I remember the first time somebody invited me down to their "bar"! I though to myself, no thanks! I've seen silence of the lambs. Ok then, why don't we sit under my garage door?
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
I like England. I like the English. I have however been unhappy at times if visiting dodgy areas with my husband. His Canadian accent is very pronounced, and people stare and make me feel very uncomfortable. He being male, is oblivious. I would be frightened to live in England now, I would be constantly waiting for some form of unexpected aggression. I think it's so sad. Maybe this is just a short and passing phase.
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
I think you guys are generalising a bit too much here!
Yes there are chavs in the UK that like nothing better than a bit of trouble and yes house prices are inflated... I too come from West Sussex and loved the country, have some lovely friends and miss the whole lot terribly at times. But... ...in Canada, my part anyway, the kids use weed, there are very run down areas and the Canadians do have a different mentality and outlook on life which takes some getting used to. So I would say it's 6 of one and half a dozen of the other really if I'm honest. I'm loving the space around me here which granted was lacking in the UK and enjoying the adventure but to write off the UK is a bit harsh :frown: |
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by TheBear
(Post 9815806)
England is a DREARY OVERPRICED CHAV INFESTED DUMP.
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 9816053)
I think you guys are generalising a bit too much here!
Yes there are chavs in the UK that like nothing better than a bit of trouble and yes house prices are inflated... I too come from West Sussex and loved the country, have some lovely friends and miss the whole lot terribly at times. But... ...in Canada, my part anyway, the kids use weed, there are very run down areas and the Canadians do have a different mentality and outlook on life which takes some getting used to. So I would say it's 6 of one and half a dozen of the other really if I'm honest. I'm loving the space around me here which granted was lacking in the UK and enjoying the adventure but to write off the UK is a bit harsh :frown: |
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by clay
(Post 9816074)
Exactly.. I think the OP is still looking through rose tinted specs...
"It'd save a drive if we went into the Costco in Barrie" I said there was a pause "Barrie, are you really up for that?" We're undecided, we'll be near that Costco later but there are so many rednecks, so many people in pyjamas, it's so like peopleofwalmart that, to be safe, we may go to Brampton instead. |
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by TheBear
(Post 9815806)
I arrived in Canada back in July. I have loved it here from the get go. Yes I get annoyed at a few things, like we are totally ripped off here on certain items, the TV is total rubbish (thank goodness iPlayer is now available here) and the 401 makes the M25 look like a quiet country road full of polite thoughtful people, but I know that this place is way better than the country I was born in and lived in for 43 years. Going back at Christmas totally confirmed this.
England is a DREARY OVERPRICED CHAV INFESTED DUMP. I saw the sun for about 10 minutes for the whole of the week I was there. I was gobsmacked at how small my friends houses felt after getting used to sizes here. The aggression and general look on people's faces was depressing. I had a group of drunken chavs pick a fight with me on Christmas day. Everywhere looked a bit run down and worn out. Lots of stuff was expensive, and especially houses still. Even villages that I once thought were cute just looked grim. The only thing I miss about the UK is the wonderful friends and family I have left behind, but with time, hard work and patience, I will develop a good social network here. Basically, I couldn't wait to get home...Canada. |
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by laser558
(Post 9816097)
You may not like the UK that much but let's not forget, it provided you with an education and an income and the relevant experience to get you into Canada. I do tire of people knocking the UK in the way they do and perhaps forgetting what it has done for them.
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by YYZlover
(Post 9816113)
And your reasons for moving was.....?
Whats annoying is when people move over and slate the UK .. especially after only being in their new country 2 mins.... comparrisons can be made after, say.. five years, when you really know whats what... some of the posts look like they have been posted by a 12 year old.... |
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by clay
(Post 9816126)
We are in the immigration process, we like what we saw on our two trips to Canada, BUT... we have a good life in the UK, big house, BMW, good jobs etc..
Whats annoying is when people move over and slate the UK .. especially after only being in their new country 2 mins.... comparrisons can be made after, say.. five years, when you really know whats what... some of the posts look like they have been posted by a 12 year old.... |
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Originally Posted by YYZlover
(Post 9816113)
And your reasons for moving was.....?
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