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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 6th 2011, 10:37 am
Replies: 138
Views: 9,212
Posted By markw97

Re: Gas Out - 15th April

great thread having recently bought a 3 door Accent for enhanced MPG its amazing the attitudes of the average canadian. One of the mums at basketball recently started laughing when she saw me in it...
Forum: Canada
Dec 3rd 2010, 10:38 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,776
Posted By markw97

Re: Ski conditions in Nova Scotia

I live 10 mins from Ski Martock and am on that particular ski hill often.
When i first moved here i thought it was very disappointing only 3 lifts (1 chair 1 button 1 rope) and the runs are short...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 4th 2010, 8:40 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,998
Posted By markw97

Re: home made wine

I am now on my 11th wine kit (that woukld be approx 330 bottles) since being here and have to say that the results are not bad i shop around re kit type and usually pay approx $70 for a kit.
Biggest...
Forum: Canada
Jun 21st 2010, 4:21 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 13,322
Posted By markw97

Re: NS Flyng and biting insects

Having lived here for 3 years i can say they can be HORRENDOUS.
They dont bother me too much but my wife hates them .
We live high on a hill surrounded by pasture then lots of woodland. A stiff...
Forum: Canada
Jun 2nd 2010, 10:06 am
Replies: 52
Views: 4,365
Posted By markw97

Re: Acreages, how big and do you use it all?

70 Acres 10 pasture rest woodland Love it
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 1st 2010, 3:41 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 6,248
Posted By markw97

Re: Fear and sadness......is it a part of everday life? And when does it become an is

Its akin to fat people moaning on and on about their weight "problems".
99.9% of fatsos dont have a weight problem they just cant keep their lardarse out of the fridge and refuse to take it for a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 1st 2010, 3:38 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 6,248
Posted By markw97

Re: Fear and sadness......is it a part of everday life? And when does it become an is

Yep i guess that just about sums it up . Its good to be shallow sometimes.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 1st 2010, 10:16 am
Replies: 66
Views: 6,248
Posted By markw97

Re: Fear and sadness......is it a part of everday life? And when does it become an is

Excellent an opinion i wholeheartedly agree with.
:thumbup:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 9th 2009, 11:42 am
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By markw97

Needy family initiative

Hi for all that are interested i have posted details of a worthy cause to support for this years needy family initiative. Please read highlighted post above entitled very important.
Cheers
Mark
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 9th 2009, 11:38 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,911
Posted By markw97

Re: VERY IMPORTANT

OK spoke to the wife about this generous initiative. Tania works as an oncology nurse at Kentville hospital. She is currently treating 6 children under 10 and 2 of them fall into the category of...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 2nd 2009, 10:15 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,911
Posted By markw97

Re: VERY IMPORTANT

Thats a great idea and seems like a very worthy cause count me in .My wife works on an oncology department In Nova Scotia . If you need any needy families there are plenty there. Its unimaginal the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 27th 2009, 12:36 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,491
Posted By markw97

Re: Fishing in Nova Scotia

Welcome to NS the Bass fishing is also great in Walton not far from you.
Forum: Canada
May 19th 2009, 2:09 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 7,244
Posted By markw97

Re: Cost Of Living - Halifax

My numbers for living in rural nova scotia are:

3 bedroom, 1400 sq ft
Heat - primarily wood but also some oil
Hot water - electric
Oil - $30/month
Wood - Free. Cut it myself
Electric -...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 9:32 pm
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

My point is that the attitude that you display is not what i have experienced as the norm in the UK whereas it is the norm in rural nova scotia (the bit i live in). So if you are not used to doing...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 9:24 pm
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

What you mean people have "been banging on about" the very topic of the original poster how unusual for BE.
Dont think anyone said you can move to NS with no money and live with no income in fact i...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 4:12 pm
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

Another one for ya which you can try in the UK.

You know that old lady you pass every day whilst on your morning commute shes normally pottering around in the garden. You know the one you wave and...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 4:02 pm
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

Ok for all those who feel a bit cuddly about my rose tinted way of live in rural nova scotia and think its for them heres a couple of challenges.

1:What to do.

Ok youve done all the obvious...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 3:45 pm
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

Disagree, i used to drive 25,000 miles a year and fly to some country twice a month. I was in the air when 9/11 kicked off, i was on a tube the day of the london bombings. Give me a chainsaw anyday.
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 11:52 am
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

Probaby because theyve made the classic mistake of swapping their life in the UK with a life in NS however they've just supersized everything.
In comes the new car or 2,the big house,the ATV, the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 11:40 am
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

Now heres the rub there is a hidden secret to this way of life that is rarely understood by the majority who know the cost of everything but the value of nothing.
What is the cost saving in sitting...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 1:08 am
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

Ok Grass fed beef $3 Lb cut and wrapped hung as long as you like. Assumes buying a side.
Outdoor raised Heritage pork (Berkshire) $3 Lb. Smoked Hams/cured Bacon Extra.
Home raised Chicken and...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 12:36 am
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

Ok ive changed my mind at these prices you can make a fortune off the land. DB fancy doing a bit of export/import. Prices are double NS on farm prices.
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 12:25 am
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

Gotta agree with DB here true self sufficiency would be hard i believe it would be impossible. To make cash from the land is just not possible realisticaly. Yeah you can cover your costs my aim is...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 12:23 am
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

Yeah i fell into that trap too. Cider is apple juice in NS, you have to ask for hard cider for the real stuff. Not overly impressed with what ive drunk so far. I have a cider press and an orchard of...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2009, 12:20 am
Replies: 143
Views: 7,482
Posted By markw97

Re: Sustainable living in Nova Scotia,advice please.

Now chicken is one animal that is worth raising I raise 50-70 chickens a year it works out approx $10 for an 8lb chicken. You are allowed to raise 200 a year without needing a license allthough...
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