friends or acquaintances?
Oct 28th 2010 | 8:50 am
#46
half a century
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From: Sarf Lundun to East Van :)
Oct 28th 2010 | 10:56 am
#47
Binned by Muderators
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,708
From: White Rock BC
Oct 28th 2010 | 6:51 pm
#48
Sawdust making harpy
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 11,291
From: Alberta
Re: friends or acquaintances?
3 or 4 'friends' lots of acquaintances.
I put the word friends in bunny ears because true friendships develop over time and last years. I've only been ere 3 but its looking good so far.
I put the word friends in bunny ears because true friendships develop over time and last years. I've only been ere 3 but its looking good so far.
Oct 30th 2010 | 12:31 pm
#51
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 771
Re: friends or acquaintances?
I solved my problem about massage volunteers last night - I put a "wanted" post on freecycle asking for volunteers who would like a massage..
And I got inundated - 48 people before the moderator decided that my post was not about recycling and decided to slap me on the wrist and delete the post (but the cheeky bugger also asked for a massage!)
still the offer still stands - if anyone wants a massage in Calgary get in touch
And I got inundated - 48 people before the moderator decided that my post was not about recycling and decided to slap me on the wrist and delete the post (but the cheeky bugger also asked for a massage!)
still the offer still stands - if anyone wants a massage in Calgary get in touch
Oct 30th 2010 | 1:30 pm
#52
Sawdust making harpy
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 11,291
From: Alberta
Re: friends or acquaintances?
Bugger 
if you still need volunteers I spoke to my oh last night who seemed very willing to let a strange foreign woman get her hands all over him 
Joking aside pm me your details and we'll go from there
if you still need volunteers I spoke to my oh last night who seemed very willing to let a strange foreign woman get her hands all over him Joking aside pm me your details and we'll go from there
Oct 31st 2010 | 6:55 am
#53
little snowy owl
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,921
Re: friends or acquaintances?
I solved my problem about massage volunteers last night - I put a "wanted" post on freecycle asking for volunteers who would like a massage..
And I got inundated - 48 people before the moderator decided that my post was not about recycling and decided to slap me on the wrist and delete the post (but the cheeky bugger also asked for a massage!)
still the offer still stands - if anyone wants a massage in Calgary get in touch
And I got inundated - 48 people before the moderator decided that my post was not about recycling and decided to slap me on the wrist and delete the post (but the cheeky bugger also asked for a massage!)
still the offer still stands - if anyone wants a massage in Calgary get in touch
Nov 11th 2010 | 10:32 am
#54
Forum Regular
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 100
From: From NS to ON to AB & back to ON. Currently in USA
Re: friends or acquaintances?
Hi there, I am new to this forum and this is my first post.
My husband and I moved to Nova Scotia 2.5 yrs ago from Hampshire. We were both heavily involved in the agriculture and equestrian industry and were hoping to do the same here. Unfortunately both industries here are really on a downward side. We have a number of aquaintances but no real friends or social circle. I think where we are it is pretty hard to get involved in the community if you dont have kids and dont go to church, so we are struggling to meet like-minded people - under the age of 50 anyway! (we are in our thirties and have met some lovely people of my closes aquaintances one is 45 and the other is nearly 60 - great people but it would be nice to meet some people my own age.
People in the area seem to be very nervous of new faces and although superficially nice it has been hard for us to make friends that we might spend more time with ie go to supper with etc!! The area we are in, everyone grew up together, noone has really travelled out the province and most have little ambition - and that is great, I love the fact that so many people are 'content' here, but it makes it hard to make friends. Anyhow thats my two cents.
My husband and I moved to Nova Scotia 2.5 yrs ago from Hampshire. We were both heavily involved in the agriculture and equestrian industry and were hoping to do the same here. Unfortunately both industries here are really on a downward side. We have a number of aquaintances but no real friends or social circle. I think where we are it is pretty hard to get involved in the community if you dont have kids and dont go to church, so we are struggling to meet like-minded people - under the age of 50 anyway! (we are in our thirties and have met some lovely people of my closes aquaintances one is 45 and the other is nearly 60 - great people but it would be nice to meet some people my own age.
People in the area seem to be very nervous of new faces and although superficially nice it has been hard for us to make friends that we might spend more time with ie go to supper with etc!! The area we are in, everyone grew up together, noone has really travelled out the province and most have little ambition - and that is great, I love the fact that so many people are 'content' here, but it makes it hard to make friends. Anyhow thats my two cents.
Nov 11th 2010 | 11:29 am
#55
The Brit is back
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,211
From: NS, Canada 2007-2013. Now....England!
Re: friends or acquaintances?
Hi there, I am new to this forum and this is my first post.
My husband and I moved to Nova Scotia 2.5 yrs ago from Hampshire. We were both heavily involved in the agriculture and equestrian industry and were hoping to do the same here. Unfortunately both industries here are really on a downward side. We have a number of aquaintances but no real friends or social circle. I think where we are it is pretty hard to get involved in the community if you dont have kids and dont go to church, so we are struggling to meet like-minded people - under the age of 50 anyway! (we are in our thirties and have met some lovely people of my closes aquaintances one is 45 and the other is nearly 60 - great people but it would be nice to meet some people my own age.
People in the area seem to be very nervous of new faces and although superficially nice it has been hard for us to make friends that we might spend more time with ie go to supper with etc!! The area we are in, everyone grew up together, noone has really travelled out the province and most have little ambition - and that is great, I love the fact that so many people are 'content' here, but it makes it hard to make friends. Anyhow thats my two cents.
My husband and I moved to Nova Scotia 2.5 yrs ago from Hampshire. We were both heavily involved in the agriculture and equestrian industry and were hoping to do the same here. Unfortunately both industries here are really on a downward side. We have a number of aquaintances but no real friends or social circle. I think where we are it is pretty hard to get involved in the community if you dont have kids and dont go to church, so we are struggling to meet like-minded people - under the age of 50 anyway! (we are in our thirties and have met some lovely people of my closes aquaintances one is 45 and the other is nearly 60 - great people but it would be nice to meet some people my own age.
People in the area seem to be very nervous of new faces and although superficially nice it has been hard for us to make friends that we might spend more time with ie go to supper with etc!! The area we are in, everyone grew up together, noone has really travelled out the province and most have little ambition - and that is great, I love the fact that so many people are 'content' here, but it makes it hard to make friends. Anyhow thats my two cents.
Where abouts in NS are you?
I moved here just over 3 years ago with hubby and 2 kids. I am in my 30's also so if you want to meet up at some point just let me know
Nov 11th 2010 | 11:36 am
#56
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 312
From: Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
Re: friends or acquaintances?
I'm young ish. I have made a couple of good friends. Struggled for a long time, plenty of people becoming nodding aquaintances down the pub but that was about it.
Joined the Volunteer fire service last year and was able to meet the locals a couple of whom have now become very good friends, it takes time, our town is approx 1200 people.
I have also got a great group of expat friends that has evolved after arriving approx 18 mths ago.
Joined the Volunteer fire service last year and was able to meet the locals a couple of whom have now become very good friends, it takes time, our town is approx 1200 people.
I have also got a great group of expat friends that has evolved after arriving approx 18 mths ago.
Nov 11th 2010 | 11:40 am
#57
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 312
From: Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
Re: friends or acquaintances?
Lorry, Sammy,
There are a few expats here now & we regularly meet up for Curry nights etc.. if you are interested in joining us drop me a pm & i can send you some details
Michelle
There are a few expats here now & we regularly meet up for Curry nights etc.. if you are interested in joining us drop me a pm & i can send you some details
Michelle
Nov 12th 2010 | 2:19 am
#58
Forum Regular
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 100
From: From NS to ON to AB & back to ON. Currently in USA
Re: friends or acquaintances?
Ok not allowed to PM till I have made 3 posts - so here is the second.
Nov 12th 2010 | 3:29 am
#59
Citizenship Nov 10 2016!!
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 6,661
From: Stewiacke Nova Scotia
Re: friends or acquaintances?
Ditto what the others have said re friends in NS, we moved here from Bransgore, Hampshire 18 mths ago, if you are on facebook, here is the link to the BE's of NS page, we are a very social bunch lol!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...id=99605645325
