Things you have done in Canada that you would never have done back home....
Jan 14th 2010, 2:03 am
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Things you have done in Canada that you would never have done back home....
Well - I'm in a very excited and happy mood as this afternoon I am heading off with my 13 yr old daughter and her Cheerleading team to Indianapolis - for a National competition. I don't know who is more excited!
Although involved in activities back home, I don't think we would have done anything like this!
Just wondered what you all have experienced in Canada - that frankly, you would have never done/tried back home?
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Although involved in activities back home, I don't think we would have done anything like this!
Just wondered what you all have experienced in Canada - that frankly, you would have never done/tried back home?
Bombards
Jan 14th 2010, 2:06 am
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Re: Things you have done in Canada that you would never have done back home....
Witnessed the castration of a donkey.
Jan 14th 2010, 2:09 am
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Jan 14th 2010, 2:14 am
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Re: Things you have done in Canada that you would never have done back home....
I have done a lot more boating here but overall activities (sports/recreational/social) I did much more back in the UK, so its a definitely a net loss for me here.
Jan 14th 2010, 2:20 am
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Dont think I would have done this...
Jan 14th 2010, 2:24 am
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Re: Things you have done in Canada that you would never have done back home....
I'm learning to fly, and did my first solo flight last week. Wouldn't have been practical in he UK, as it's around twice the price and I didn't live in walking distance of an international airport.
Jan 14th 2010, 2:29 am
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Own a snow blower.
Jan 14th 2010, 2:30 am
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Jan 14th 2010, 2:36 am
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Re: Things you have done in Canada that you would never have done back home....
Be stuck with 10% (approx) increases in Local Taxes on an annual basis....and see everyone shrug there shoulders and say 'well, what do you do'?.....
....a most un-British response I fear....
....a most un-British response I fear....
Jan 14th 2010, 2:50 am
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Jan 14th 2010, 3:02 am
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Re: Things you have done in Canada that you would never have done back home....
That's actually a comment on social mobility in Canada and the availability of the rural lifestyle; I would never have been in a position to own a donkey; intact or not, in the UK.
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Attended remedial French class for backwards parents - school isn't in French in the UK.
Took up sailing - social mobility again, I thought it a snob thing in the UK.
Took up riding - see above.
Snow showing - not necessary in the UK.
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Attended remedial French class for backwards parents - school isn't in French in the UK.
Took up sailing - social mobility again, I thought it a snob thing in the UK.
Took up riding - see above.
Snow showing - not necessary in the UK.
Jan 14th 2010, 3:06 am
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Re: Things you have done in Canada that you would never have done back home....
Skiing, hiking and camping pretty much most weekends, depending on season.
Shoveling snow - but that's countered by not having to cut the grass, so that's a net zero there.
Been given free pancakes and sausage for breakfast on numerous occasions.
Paid $25 for a bottle of wine (just for ordinary drinking at home)
Ran over a bear.
Shoveling snow - but that's countered by not having to cut the grass, so that's a net zero there.
Been given free pancakes and sausage for breakfast on numerous occasions.
Paid $25 for a bottle of wine (just for ordinary drinking at home)
Ran over a bear.
Jan 14th 2010, 3:13 am
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Keep them coming - I'm off to Indianapolis
Jan 14th 2010, 3:16 am
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Re: Things you have done in Canada that you would never have done back home....
Well - I'm in a very excited and happy mood as this afternoon I am heading off with my 13 yr old daughter and her Cheerleading team to Indianapolis - for a National competition. I don't know who is more excited!
Although involved in activities back home, I don't think we would have done anything like this!
Just wondered what you all have experienced in Canada - that frankly, you would have never done/tried back home?
Bombards
Although involved in activities back home, I don't think we would have done anything like this!
Just wondered what you all have experienced in Canada - that frankly, you would have never done/tried back home?
Bombards
snowblow our 400' drive,
ride on a lawn mower to cut 3 acres of lawn,
own 2 goats
put up an electric fence
play pool on our pool table in the basement
rent the workshop out to a local mechanic
drive for 18 hrs to Virginia Beach
experience freezing rain
snowmobile around our 5 acre field
see bears and deer and porcupines almost on our doorstep
MISS FAMILY and FRIENDS who mean so much back in the UK
Jan 14th 2010, 3:16 am
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Re: Things you have done in Canada that you would never have done back home....
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