Where would you really want to live?
Dec 27th 2010 | 9:23 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
Many, perhaps even most, people moving to Australia would cite the climate as one of the major factors. I think its reasonable enough to ask why/how people discount that as a factor when moving to Canada as its pretty obviously not a plus point for the place.
Horses for courses innit?
Dec 27th 2010 | 9:30 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
Fair enough. I can see your point perfectly. There are parts of the tropical North of Australia that I wouldn't fancy one bit either.
Dec 27th 2010 | 9:31 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
So asking a question about why you would choose to live in a climate that is freezing for large parts of the year makes me a troll. 
I know people knee-jerk to defend 'their' country and their choices, but attempting to claim Canada isn't cold is ridiculous. Even sites promoting moves to Canada have to admit it.
http://www.livingin-canada.com/canadian-climates.html
Many, perhaps even most, people moving to Australia would cite the climate as one of the major factors. I think its reasonable enough to ask why/how people discount that as a factor when moving to Canada as its pretty obviously not a plus point for the place.
Calling people a tit by the way just makes you look a little silly.
I know people knee-jerk to defend 'their' country and their choices, but attempting to claim Canada isn't cold is ridiculous. Even sites promoting moves to Canada have to admit it.
http://www.livingin-canada.com/canadian-climates.html
Many, perhaps even most, people moving to Australia would cite the climate as one of the major factors. I think its reasonable enough to ask why/how people discount that as a factor when moving to Canada as its pretty obviously not a plus point for the place.
Calling people a tit by the way just makes you look a little silly.
As for tit....only saying what is obvious. The thread is titled where would you really live on a Canadian Forum and your last comment belays your true feelings....i rest my point...tit! Not like we went on OZ forum and said why would you move to a dry desolate place in the middle of nowhere full of racist pricks?...now there's any idea for a thread!
and actually contrary to your sterotyping many do move to Canada from the UK for a better climate, or at least what they deem to be better.
Now, how about the cost of living thingy...................
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Dec 27th 2010 | 9:47 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
yes much of canada has cold winters. And yes asking those that have moved here why they are living here as it is cold with more than a hint of have you gone completely mad is trolling and is provoking a response. Well, you got one.
As for tit....only saying what is obvious. The thread is titled where would you really live on a Canadian Forum and your last comment belays your true feelings....i rest my point...tit! Not like we went on OZ forum and said why would you move to a dry desolate place in the middle of nowhere full of racist pricks?...now there's any idea for a thread!
and actually contrary to your sterotyping many do move to Canada from the UK for a better climate, or at least what they deem to be better.
Now, how about the cost of living thingy...................
As for tit....only saying what is obvious. The thread is titled where would you really live on a Canadian Forum and your last comment belays your true feelings....i rest my point...tit! Not like we went on OZ forum and said why would you move to a dry desolate place in the middle of nowhere full of racist pricks?...now there's any idea for a thread!
and actually contrary to your sterotyping many do move to Canada from the UK for a better climate, or at least what they deem to be better.
Now, how about the cost of living thingy...................
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datab...y-costs-living
My closest city is probably Canberra. Check it out in the list. Its the one next to Vancouver
Sydney's average rainfall is around 1175 mm
Vancouver's average rainfall is around 1120 mm
Am I missing something?
Dec 27th 2010 | 9:58 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
Cost of living thingy....
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datab...y-costs-living
My closest city is probably Canberra. Check it out in the list. Its the one next to Vancouver
Sydney's average rainfall is around 1175 mm
Vancouver's average rainfall is around 1120 mm
Am I missing something?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datab...y-costs-living
My closest city is probably Canberra. Check it out in the list. Its the one next to Vancouver
Sydney's average rainfall is around 1175 mm
Vancouver's average rainfall is around 1120 mm
Am I missing something?
Presumably a terminally bored one, but that's little excuse.
Dec 27th 2010 | 9:58 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
Ok if you want a sensible answer
It isn't stupidly cold here for a large part of the year ( and I wouldn't call Toronto " a small corner ")
The temperatures might sound cold but given the dry nature of the weather , it doesn't feel as bad. I'd rather do minus 25 here than 0 in the UK.
I live in such a well insulated condo block that we've never even out our heating on. It's still blindingly sunny , even in mid winter
Weather doesn't stop life here, a snow storm might cause problems for a few hours but then life goes on, and quite frankly it's easier to dress for the cold than it is to try and cool down
I like the seasons, I enjoy watching the harbor ice up in winter and then thaw in the spring . I like seeing the boats come out of winter storage and set up for the new season. I like seeing the ice sailors out in winter. I enjoy the anticipation of the first big snow storm and the way the first big snow storm covers the ugly bits of the city.
In short I love the climate here. There is mo question if having to hole up for the winter
It isn't stupidly cold here for a large part of the year ( and I wouldn't call Toronto " a small corner ")
The temperatures might sound cold but given the dry nature of the weather , it doesn't feel as bad. I'd rather do minus 25 here than 0 in the UK.
I live in such a well insulated condo block that we've never even out our heating on. It's still blindingly sunny , even in mid winter
Weather doesn't stop life here, a snow storm might cause problems for a few hours but then life goes on, and quite frankly it's easier to dress for the cold than it is to try and cool down
I like the seasons, I enjoy watching the harbor ice up in winter and then thaw in the spring . I like seeing the boats come out of winter storage and set up for the new season. I like seeing the ice sailors out in winter. I enjoy the anticipation of the first big snow storm and the way the first big snow storm covers the ugly bits of the city.
In short I love the climate here. There is mo question if having to hole up for the winter
Dec 27th 2010 | 10:12 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
Dec 27th 2010 | 10:14 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
Ok if you want a sensible answer
It isn't stupidly cold here for a large part of the year ( and I wouldn't call Toronto " a small corner ")
The temperatures might sound cold but given the dry nature of the weather , it doesn't feel as bad. I'd rather do minus 25 here than 0 in the UK.
I live in such a well insulated condo block that we've never even out our heating on. It's still blindingly sunny , even in mid winter
Weather doesn't stop life here, a snow storm might cause problems for a few hours but then life goes on, and quite frankly it's easier to dress for the cold than it is to try and cool down
I like the seasons, I enjoy watching the harbor ice up in winter and then thaw in the spring . I like seeing the boats come out of winter storage and set up for the new season. I like seeing the ice sailors out in winter. I enjoy the anticipation of the first big snow storm and the way the first big snow storm covers the ugly bits of the city.
In short I love the climate here. There is mo question if having to hole up for the winter
It isn't stupidly cold here for a large part of the year ( and I wouldn't call Toronto " a small corner ")
The temperatures might sound cold but given the dry nature of the weather , it doesn't feel as bad. I'd rather do minus 25 here than 0 in the UK.
I live in such a well insulated condo block that we've never even out our heating on. It's still blindingly sunny , even in mid winter
Weather doesn't stop life here, a snow storm might cause problems for a few hours but then life goes on, and quite frankly it's easier to dress for the cold than it is to try and cool down
I like the seasons, I enjoy watching the harbor ice up in winter and then thaw in the spring . I like seeing the boats come out of winter storage and set up for the new season. I like seeing the ice sailors out in winter. I enjoy the anticipation of the first big snow storm and the way the first big snow storm covers the ugly bits of the city.
In short I love the climate here. There is mo question if having to hole up for the winter
For comparison, I've lived in my part of Australia for five years. I've yet to see so much as a frost.
Dec 27th 2010 | 10:19 am
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Dec 27th 2010 | 10:45 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
OK. I'm happy to accept that, though the comment of "It isn't stupidly cold here for a large part of the year" does seem to be contradicted a bit by "I enjoy watching the harbor ice up in winter"
For comparison, I've lived in my part of Australia for five years. I've yet to see so much as a frost.
For comparison, I've lived in my part of Australia for five years. I've yet to see so much as a frost.
Quite frankly that must be incredibly boring!
Define stupidly cold anyway
The harbor is iced up but it's still ok to take a stroll along it
Dec 27th 2010 | 10:47 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
Weather issues aside, I have a lot of respect for English people who move to Australia. I've been watching the cricket with Australian commentary. My goodness it must take a lot of intestinal fortitude to live with them. I don’t envy you lot at all.
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Dec 27th 2010 | 10:49 am
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Re: Where would you really want to live?
Ok if you want a sensible answer
It isn't stupidly cold here for a large part of the year ( and I wouldn't call Toronto " a small corner ")
The temperatures might sound cold but given the dry nature of the weather , it doesn't feel as bad. I'd rather do minus 25 here than 0 in the UK.
I live in such a well insulated condo block that we've never even out our heating on. It's still blindingly sunny , even in mid winter
Weather doesn't stop life here, a snow storm might cause problems for a few hours but then life goes on, and quite frankly it's easier to dress for the cold than it is to try and cool down
I like the seasons, I enjoy watching the harbor ice up in winter and then thaw in the spring . I like seeing the boats come out of winter storage and set up for the new season. I like seeing the ice sailors out in winter. I enjoy the anticipation of the first big snow storm and the way the first big snow storm covers the ugly bits of the city.
In short I love the climate here. There is mo question if having to hole up for the winter
It isn't stupidly cold here for a large part of the year ( and I wouldn't call Toronto " a small corner ")
The temperatures might sound cold but given the dry nature of the weather , it doesn't feel as bad. I'd rather do minus 25 here than 0 in the UK.
I live in such a well insulated condo block that we've never even out our heating on. It's still blindingly sunny , even in mid winter
Weather doesn't stop life here, a snow storm might cause problems for a few hours but then life goes on, and quite frankly it's easier to dress for the cold than it is to try and cool down
I like the seasons, I enjoy watching the harbor ice up in winter and then thaw in the spring . I like seeing the boats come out of winter storage and set up for the new season. I like seeing the ice sailors out in winter. I enjoy the anticipation of the first big snow storm and the way the first big snow storm covers the ugly bits of the city.
In short I love the climate here. There is mo question if having to hole up for the winter
