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Forum: Canada
Aug 28th 2008, 4:18 pm
Replies: 99
Views: 5,768
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: Europe and the Med ?

Yes I think it was a special case.

Any post natal home visits we had in France were paid for either by us or our company health insurance. For surgery visits you do pay doctors for consultations,...
Forum: Canada
Aug 28th 2008, 4:06 pm
Replies: 99
Views: 5,768
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: Europe and the Med ?

Oh I hated that damn french couple in that film!!! "oh we spend money mostly on zee feeesh into our big freeedge!!!". Trust Micheal Moore to find the most poncy middle class Pariziens to represent...
Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2008, 7:49 pm
Replies: 99
Views: 5,768
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: Europe and the Med ?

Yeah I have been around those places and actually Washington DC in general does give me a strong sense of history. It has after all been very much at the centre of at least post WWII world history.
...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 27th 2008, 7:28 pm
Replies: 364
Views: 22,884
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: Honest Advice from those returning from Canada

I don't think so. 10 or 15 years ago maybe, but these days I'm not sure. You may have seen this current thread on the BE Canada forum where we have been exchanging views on this....
Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2008, 3:23 pm
Replies: 99
Views: 5,768
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: Europe and the Med ?

Yes I do miss Europe. It's as you have pointed out, the relative proximity to everything is advantage often ignored by many Europeans. Have a look at google maps. Just as an example, many people who...
Forum: Canada
Aug 26th 2008, 6:28 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

LOL:lol:

I thought it was a goat. If it's a dead horse, why is it speaking?
Forum: Canada
Aug 25th 2008, 1:51 am
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

Only been here two and a half years so far. I was a whining immigrant in other countries before that.

Enjoy your evening. The steaks and beer sound great but the Bruce Springsteen would give me...
Forum: Canada
Aug 24th 2008, 10:39 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

Thanks Caimas, I would be very sad to think I was putting anyone off considering a move to Canada. I'm not negative about the country at all - blimey I only know a tiny bit of it! I think my...
Forum: Canada
Aug 24th 2008, 9:35 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

No i don't think you have a misguided notion at all. The countryside around my bit of Ontario is mostly private farmland, but there are tons of trails, provincial parks and nature reserves that would...
Forum: Canada
Aug 24th 2008, 9:23 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

Why do you keep banging on with this type of comment? I don't this anyone on this thread has criticized Canada or it's people in the slightest. I keep repeating that I like Canada, it's great. I have...
Forum: Canada
Aug 24th 2008, 2:24 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

...and you of course are exactly the type of immigrant Canada does need?
Forum: Canada
Aug 22nd 2008, 4:09 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

Indeed. Highly personal and subjective. When we talk to our friends about possibly moving to the UK they usually think we are mad, but then when we explain our particular circumstances and reasoning...
Forum: Canada
Aug 22nd 2008, 1:43 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

I'm really grateful gototoronto and MikeUK that you shared your comments here. I find it reassuring to find people who feel the same as I do about this.

It seems that some people get so determined...
Forum: Canada
Aug 20th 2008, 8:49 am
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

I totaly agree with MikeUK on this.

I don't think I really was aiming too much criticism at the Canadian system compared to any other immigration system. I have been through it before, and it's...
Forum: Canada
Aug 18th 2008, 4:10 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

Thanks you guys for your understanding. I'm really struggling to make up mind about what to do next for the whole family's best interests "should I stay or should I go" keeps buzzing in my head....
Forum: Canada
Aug 18th 2008, 4:00 am
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

Thank's but that's not really it at all. I like Canada. I'm just weary of being a foreigner - anywhere!
Forum: Canada
Aug 18th 2008, 3:56 am
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

Well i'm surprized I got shot down by so many of you for my comments. I thought most of you going through the immigration process would understand, or at least have some empathy...oh well.

I don't...
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2008, 6:18 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

ok good point!
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2008, 5:25 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

OK lots of you seem to have misunderstood me.

1. I knew exactly what to expect. This is my 4th international move.

2. I'm not disappointed with my life in Canada, I just don't thank Canada for...
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2008, 5:04 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

I did answer the question!
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2008, 1:29 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

Thank's James - I'm glad someone understands me!

PaulOK you are bang on.

littletwinkle46 I totaly agree with your comment too. I fact I told myself the same thing whe I arrived here (and all...
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2008, 1:01 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

I think this completely ilustrates my point. Why on earth do you feel you have to go through a more stringent verification and justifiction to work in your profesion in Canada compared to in your...
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2008, 4:45 am
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: are you tired of all the justifying?

...because when we enrolled our children at school they told us we had to. As my 'status in Canada' was temporary worker, my children were not permitted to study without special permission. Now it...
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2008, 4:22 am
Replies: 259
Views: 16,288
Posted By ManBearPig

are you tired of all the justifying?

I just got back from the border were we went to land with new PR visas. It's the second time I took precious time off work and dragged my wife and children down there. I won't bore you with our...
Forum: Canada
May 28th 2008, 2:32 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,428
Posted By ManBearPig

Re: Is it time to give up the "dream"?

Seems we are of similar minds Damien. You are right, things have changed for brits moving to Canada in the last few years.

Best of luck
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