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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 27th 2026, 7:34 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: McGill University

Yes, there is, and no, I've never been in it :rofl:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 27th 2026, 7:33 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: McGill University

Yes, it's certainly much quieter here these days. Hope everyone in the Canada forum keeping well.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 12th 2026, 8:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Jingsamichty

McGill University

I live a few minutes walk from the University of Glasgow and, while we were just wandering around this weekend, I saw this memorial stone - I had no idea about the connection with McGill.

:)

...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 9th 2026, 7:42 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 15,231
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Why are the potatoes so rubbish?

You're welcome to the potato farl... in Scotland, the equivalent is the tattie scone, which I am not a fan of. It's a very popular breakfast item here, but I just can't be doing with it.

macliam -...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 26th 2026, 2:25 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,685
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: UK Frozen Pensions

On the flip side of FL's situation, I suspect I may be entitled to a modest CPP pension from my 7 years work in Canada... must look into that at some point.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 16th 2025, 10:10 pm
Replies: 1
Read Me: BristolUK
Views: 1,384
Posted By Jingsamichty

BristolUK

:broken_heart:

BristolUK - British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/lounge-7/bristoluk-954005/)
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2024, 12:51 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,011
Posted By Jingsamichty

Jasper

Really sad to see the news about the wildfires around Jasper and the destruction of much of the town. It was one of my favourite places in Canada - used to love staying at the Patricia Lake cabins...
Forum: Middle East
May 8th 2024, 9:13 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,344
Posted By Jingsamichty

NEOM - "protesters to be killed"?

From the BBC

Neom: Saudi forces 'told to kill’ to clear land for eco-city - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68945445)
Forum: Canada
Mar 22nd 2024, 1:58 am
Replies: 33
Views: 8,686
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Should I move to Canada or Not?

Glad you had a mostly enjoyable trip, given the circumstances. Agree that March isn't the best time to visit!

Hope you get over again soon with more time to explore.
Forum: Canada
Mar 21st 2024, 9:24 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 8,686
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Should I move to Canada or Not?

Wow, that must have been an interesting trip... how did it go and what did you think?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 29th 2024, 1:22 am
Replies: 78
Views: 12,719
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: What happened to this place?

Maybe Myspace hasn't reached NB yet... :rofl:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 28th 2024, 7:19 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 12,719
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: What happened to this place?

This is Canada, remember. The Maple Leaf is quiet these days because everyone has gone over to MySpace.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 2nd 2024, 2:02 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,231
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Why are the potatoes so rubbish?

It's not the potatoes, it's the ovens. You're used to having them baked British-style at 220V, and they don't come out the same in Canada because they've only got 110V. If you really want proper...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 14th 2023, 8:03 pm
Replies: 6,426
Views: 457,834
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Coronavirus

Best wishes to you all.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 14th 2023, 8:01 pm
Replies: 6,426
Views: 457,834
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Coronavirus

Here in the UK I have definitely noticed an increase in the number of people saying that they, or family members, have had Covid again recently. Fortunately nobody seems to have been seriously...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 28th 2023, 7:27 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 12,719
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: What happened to this place?

Exactly how I see BE. Cheers.:beer:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 24th 2023, 1:07 am
Replies: 340
Views: 50,063
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Life's Turning-Points

Genuine question - are these British colonies really self-sufficient from sales tax, i.e. all the citizens' needs in terms of infrastructure, education, healthcare, policing, judiciary, local...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 24th 2023, 12:59 am
Replies: 78
Views: 12,719
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: What happened to this place?

I am very glad to hear that, thank you.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 23rd 2023, 7:39 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 12,719
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: What happened to this place?

I do hope JSmith is alright. He was a fragile soul of late.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 21st 2023, 7:17 pm
Replies: 340
Views: 50,063
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Life's Turning-Points

Well, AX, firstly I'm really happy to hear that your daughter is responding well to her treatment, and let's hope that continues. Secondly, very sorry to hear about your separation but glad that you...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 17th 2023, 7:07 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 12,719
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: What happened to this place?

Smartphones, innit? Convenient but not ideal for following threads or responding. Luckily there are still a few professional skivers like me who check in on laptops while at work :rofl:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 15th 2023, 8:08 pm
Replies: 340
Views: 50,063
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Life's Turning-Points

I took heed of dbd33's note about introducing an unnecessary edge to this thread by bristling against tax avoidance. But I can't let it go, and quite frankly the thread/board will benefit from any...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 3rd 2023, 7:01 pm
Replies: 340
Views: 50,063
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Life's Turning-Points

I rather enjoy your reminiscences, but I bristle at the thought of tax havens, never mind what you describe as "respected" tax havens. They are all havens for criminality and abrogation of...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 13th 2023, 7:49 pm
Replies: 340
Views: 50,063
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Life's Turning-Points

I think it's a little unfair to have a go at GB, he's simply using this site to reminisce about a long and interesting life and encouraging others to do the same. Most people, it would seem, aren't...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 15th 2023, 7:02 pm
Replies: 9,778
Views: 803,213
Posted By Jingsamichty

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

Congratulations!
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