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Forum: Canada
Aug 23rd 2004, 5:41 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By thornhill

Re: Building your own

I know I'm putting my head into a noose hear,but be really careful! I'm afraid that the construction industry is plagued with rouges.
If you self build try and find some others that have done the...
Forum: Canada
Aug 23rd 2004, 4:30 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,305
Posted By thornhill

Re: Fishing

It would seem that there is a growing population of rough fish in the sloughs and slower rivers in the lower mainland,also a growing intrest in the oportunities to fish for them.
not my personal...
Forum: Canada
Aug 23rd 2004, 12:21 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,305
Posted By thornhill

Re: Fishing

Hi, finally someone with the priorities right.
Regarding Vancouver and the lower mainland check out www.fishingwithrod.com. totaly fanatical bunch
good luck
Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2004, 7:26 am
Replies: 48
Views: 2,811
Posted By thornhill

Re: University degrees or not?

not directed at anyone in particular
Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2004, 2:22 am
Replies: 89
Views: 47,603
Posted By thornhill

Re: Pros & Cons of moving to Canada

You will find that they have, but I think that you are still doing the right thing ,keping assets in the U.K. untill you are sure
but,to get a fair idea of the true cost find out what your potential...
Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2004, 2:07 am
Replies: 89
Views: 47,603
Posted By thornhill

Re: Pros & Cons of moving to Canada

We live in Port Coquitlam and it is a lovely place I can walk a couple of blocks look North and the next town is Lillowet.Jokes and satire about the pickton farm are sick.By the way it does not exist...
Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2004, 1:25 am
Replies: 48
Views: 2,811
Posted By thornhill

Re: University degrees or not?

There is those that wish they could,
those that wish they had,
those that hope they will,
and those that are glad they did.
If you did, well done and good luck,
If you hope to,may your dreams...
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2004, 6:10 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,811
Posted By thornhill

Re: University degrees or not?

I know all about that I cut line and pulled cables packed the generator for I.P. surveys one winter for 45.00 a day plus food and accomodation (tent)
spent 3 winters and springs in the barrens doing...
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2004, 5:54 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,811
Posted By thornhill

Re: University degrees or not?

Left school at 15 to into a coal mine,got an appreticship, came to Canada.decided to continue with education .My dad always said "it's cheap entertainment" I try to take as many part time courses as...
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2004, 5:34 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,811
Posted By thornhill

Re: University degrees or not?

I don't know where your info comes from. everyone needs a sin # (even you degreed folks). don't forget a hard hat and checked shirt.get this straight an untrained individual even though they can lift...
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2004, 1:00 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 723
Posted By thornhill

Re: The Destination Debate

boy I'm suprised Alberta an Nova Scotia neck and neck for second place.
I've lived/worked in Nova scotia though I worked for an out of province company.to me the locals were very much like rural...
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2004, 12:53 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,811
Posted By thornhill

Re: University degrees or not?

I agree with flashman, We (our company) just started an Apprentice Carpenter today with an BSc in Geology said that he could have a job as a geo but would have to be willing to spend six months at a...
Forum: Canada
Aug 18th 2004, 4:58 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 526
Posted By thornhill

why we come and go

here is part of a passage by Joseph Laing Waugh.
some of us can relate if not it's food for thought.


As year succeeds year,I find Thornhill and it's people becoming more and more to me a memory...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 18th 2004, 4:44 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By thornhill

Re: construction types returned to the U.K./Scotland

not really sure, Its definatly not the place it used to be??. started from scratch (suitecase and couple of hundred bucks) 1981 earning 23 ish now earning 27 cost of living has doubled, made huge...
Forum: Canada
Aug 18th 2004, 4:17 pm
Replies: 118
Views: 11,220
Posted By thornhill

Re: who cold is cold

I agree with Glaswegian, even if it was hot it was humid
Forum: Canada
Aug 18th 2004, 4:11 pm
Replies: 178
Views: 10,110
Posted By thornhill

Re: How long?

I think that If a child is born out Canada to a Canadian parent, the parent can claim Canadian citizenship for the child.
I also know that my step brother was given U.S. citizenship after he found...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 18th 2004, 1:26 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By thornhill

Re: construction types returned to the U.K./Scotland

Thanks for the info Scottish.I understand that you have emigrated to Canada?
am I right?

regards
Forum: Canada
Aug 18th 2004, 1:13 pm
Replies: 178
Views: 10,110
Posted By thornhill

Re: How long?

one is Canadian
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2004, 3:19 pm
Replies: 178
Views: 10,110
Posted By thornhill

Re: How long?

I also know a couple in the states that found themselves having to find jobs after retiring a couple of yours ago due to a bad investment.neither could get a job with one company, due to one having a...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2004, 1:25 pm
Replies: 118
Views: 11,220
Posted By thornhill

Re: who cold is cold

I remember the leaky codo's alright
I worked on them for several years.part of that problem was when CMHC designed the spec's for vapour barrior, the used prarie data for moisture within houses in...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2004, 12:59 pm
Replies: 118
Views: 11,220
Posted By thornhill

Re: who cold is cold

Moisture in the house or even worse trapped between the vapour barriers in wall/ceiling system can be a disaster for the framing.

saying this actually feeling the dampness in the cold air is a way...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 17th 2004, 12:34 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By thornhill

construction types returned to the U.K./Scotland

Any construction types Forman/Supervisors that have returned to the U.K.??
were looking for some Info job market wages conditions etc. been in Canada for the last 20 odd years and it feels like were...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2004, 11:44 am
Replies: 178
Views: 10,110
Posted By thornhill

Re: How long?

apologies for the Anti-Brit comment.just Fedup with the retoric
Out of all the provinces Quebec excluded (only because I have not spent any real amount of time their), B.C. and Ontario are...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2004, 2:09 am
Replies: 118
Views: 11,220
Posted By thornhill

Re: how cold is cold

according to CHMC the inside of a home is a Micro-climate and is therefore relevent.
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2004, 2:05 am
Replies: 178
Views: 10,110
Posted By thornhill

Re: How long?

maybe in the major centers do you see comercialisim, as for Americanised, there is no way that the U.K is ahead of Canada.Got to have filters on if you can't see that.perhaps you should go over and...
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