First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
#31
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
I don't understand a word your saying mate..
#32
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Because I could. It could equally have been anywhere in the UK but I wanted to experience something a little further afield. It certainly wasn't because I don't like the UK, in fact, I still have property there and I probably will share my time between Canada and the UK. I will never forget what living in the UK enabled me to do. It provided me with a good education, a reasonably paid job and the experience to be able to submit a skilled worker application to get me into Canada. I will always be grateful to the UK for that and perhaps those UK knockers should just stop and appreciate what it has given them.
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
I'm moving on...said what I wanted, I left the UK for the very reasons I saw when I went back. I moved to Canada for the very reasons that I experience while living here. I'm allowed to the dislike the UK, I do...enough said.
For those who slag off Barrie, you're right. it's a complete tip, please don't change your views, please stay away.
For those who slag off Barrie, you're right. it's a complete tip, please don't change your views, please stay away.
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Then I think you were unfortunate but it's nice to know that Canada is able to do that for you. Please don't get me wrong, I do love my little bit of Canada, I really do and yes, life is different but that's the point, to experience something different but I refuse to knock the UK. It has problems, of course, like any other country, including Canada. I am sure there is no such thing as a Utopian area to live and if there were, it might be a bit boring.
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
I'm moving on...said what I wanted, I left the UK for the very reasons I saw when I went back. I moved to Canada for the very reasons that I experience while living here. I'm allowed to the dislike the UK, I do...enough said.
For those who slag off Barrie, you're right. it's a complete tip, please don't change your views, please stay away.
For those who slag off Barrie, you're right. it's a complete tip, please don't change your views, please stay away.
#36
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Then I think you were unfortunate but it's nice to know that Canada is able to do that for you. Please don't get me wrong, I do love my little bit of Canada, I really do and yes, life is different but that's the point, to experience something different but I refuse to knock the UK. It has problems, of course, like any other country, including Canada. I am sure there is no such thing as a Utopian area to live and if there were, it might be a bit boring.
I do have a problem with being told I have no right to slate either country I have lived in. If none of them made me feel like a productive and accepted human being, should I lie and pretend everything is just fine?
#37
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Each country has their issues, true. For me Canada was the first place on the planet where I felt I fit in, I belong. It still feels that way. When I'm in Toronto, everything is right. When I'm in Europe, everything is wrong. I have friends who have moved to Sweden from another country and feel this is their home. This is where they fit in. And that is fine. I don't have a problem with that.
I do have a problem with being told I have no right to slate either country I have lived in. If none of them made me feel like a productive and accepted human being, should I lie and pretend everything is just fine?
I do have a problem with being told I have no right to slate either country I have lived in. If none of them made me feel like a productive and accepted human being, should I lie and pretend everything is just fine?
#39
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
how did you become a student, with as you stated " little education " in Sweden and the UK ?? well done with that one though....
#40
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
The OP did not go to a run down area and was actually stating that the better areas now look run down.
I agree you can go visit Jan n Finch or River Street n Gerrard, Toronto and see crappy area's, like Moss Side, Manshitster....but that's not what the OP did.
So don't get confused with run down Canada and 1.5m houses in the UK.
#41
Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Are you trying to justify your move here?
Does this merely serve to illustrate the nature of pubs you frequent, or the attitude you outwardly present?
Whereas Canada is freshly polished and without decay?
And lots of stuff here isn't expensive? Have you purchased cheese, alcohol or car insurance yet?
Changing your attitude might help.
#42
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
To be honest, it's swings and roundabouts. Comparing Vancouver to the major areas I lived in the uk, Vancouver offers way more, in terms of standard of living. Comparing small towns does not fair as well. I don't miss the English attitude, at least where I was from and the pub being the centre of the universe. I also experienced more violence and hatred in the uk....and that's speaking as a copper.
I think we tend to view places from the perspective of where we are from and where are and how well one suits vs the other. Generalizations are bound to follow.
Last edited by Boy d; Jan 2nd 2012 at 5:12 pm.
#43
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Yeh But !
The OP did not go to a run down area and was actually stating that the better areas now look run down.
I agree you can go visit Jan n Finch or River Street n Gerrard, Toronto and see crappy area's, like Moss Side, Manshitster....but that's not what the OP did.
So don't get confused with run down Canada and 1.5m houses in the UK.
The OP did not go to a run down area and was actually stating that the better areas now look run down.
I agree you can go visit Jan n Finch or River Street n Gerrard, Toronto and see crappy area's, like Moss Side, Manshitster....but that's not what the OP did.
So don't get confused with run down Canada and 1.5m houses in the UK.
#44
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
Not a Brit, but I def. think there's a class system over there, based on visits over the years and brief stints of living there. (2 years). It's the main reason why I would not choose to live there permanently, too much trying to keep people in boxes for me. A lot about it is really appealing, though.
Last edited by ExKiwilass; Jan 2nd 2012 at 5:39 pm.
#45
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Re: First trip back to the UK - what a dump!
I went back in April last year and had the opposite reaction. It was idylic and made me question my entire reasons for emigrating and even now I can't think of a good reason to be here. Nothing against Canada, but I really can't see myself staying here beyond citizenship.