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Forum: Canada
Jun 18th 2008, 4:26 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By roanin

Re: Happy with your first choice?

I moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in June 1987, and apart from a "corporate stint in Calgary (3 years, which I loved), I have been here all that time. In the past few years I have had a hankering...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 16th 2008, 4:41 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,651
Posted By roanin

Re: Free speech, can it go to far, is it just a dream, or have we lost the right?

An INDIVIDUAL should be able to say whatever he/she likes, as long as they are prepared to accept the consequences from an OFFENDED INDIVIDUAL. I draw the line at actions or remarks that are...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 14th 2008, 3:48 am
Replies: 51
Views: 2,383
Posted By roanin

Re: Offering your seat to a lady?

Kudos to those who have at least some sense of good manners. This is what we have learned from our parents, and we honour them by having adopted their standards and keep them in practice. For now,...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 14th 2008, 3:25 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,282
Posted By roanin

Re: Vinyl Siding

It's all in the eye of the beholder. You indicate strongly that you prefer the cedar material, you may have bought the home for this reason? Anyone who has any sense or appreciation of decent...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 12th 2008, 8:41 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,090
Posted By roanin

Re: Attitudes to Government.

In general, most Canadians are really laid back. The odd thing will really rile them, and they will let the politicians know about it. The every day problems facing both nations are the same though....
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 21st 2008, 11:21 am
Replies: 62
Views: 3,805
Posted By roanin

Re: Tell me something ----- honestly!

Crime of any kind, in any jurisdiction, will never be curtailed or positively impacted, until proper deterrents are put in place. The answers lay within the justice system which is moulded around the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 17th 2008, 5:23 am
Replies: 63
Views: 4,868
Posted By roanin

Re: What's your favourite classic car?

Triumph Mayflower, Rover 90, MK3 Jag, 2.5 litre Riley. Owned em all, and fabulous they were!
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Apr 14th 2008, 2:53 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,510
Posted By roanin

Re: Scot going to Mexico via California

Thanks John, I have booked a four week recce down there, for later in the year.
Really appreciate all the info and links, and no doubt will be talking to you again.
Slainte!
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Apr 14th 2008, 2:04 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,510
Posted By roanin

Re: Scot going to Mexico via California

Thanks John, you sir, are a star!!
I have spent the last two days researching the region, and am already familiar with some of the pointers you gave me. Buddy's background is abysmal to say the...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Apr 13th 2008, 11:14 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,510
Posted By roanin

Re: Scot going to Mexico via California

Anyone else, with knowledge of my question to John, please feel free to chip in. All info gratefully recieved.
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Apr 13th 2008, 4:43 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,510
Posted By roanin

Question Re: Scot going to Mexico via California

Hi John, thought I would ask you, considering you are a frequent Canadian traveler to Mexico........I own a small construction company here in Moose Jaw, and I am being encouraged by a lady friend to...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Apr 13th 2008, 7:18 am
Replies: 49
Views: 28,858
Posted By roanin

Re: Mexico City

May I ask why so many of you are looking for a place where there are Brits?. I am assuming the goal is to settle in an "English" speaking community, am I right?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 13th 2008, 12:47 am
Replies: 11
Views: 868
Posted By roanin

Re: *annoyed grunt*

Judy, he's not a British citizen, but from the "republic" of Ireland! different rules probably apply.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 12th 2008, 12:08 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,021
Posted By roanin

Re: House prices

Mmmm, don't remember the last time there was a stabbing here.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 12th 2008, 12:07 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,021
Posted By roanin

Re: House prices

Looks like I am being baited into a union-v-management argument here, and that I refuse to do. Anyway, I don't like to duel with someone who's ill equipped to defend himself. Argument dismissed!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 11th 2008, 7:44 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,021
Posted By roanin

Re: House prices

Anyone with an ounce of business acumen would know that, in this part of the world, you dont pay a labourer $20:00 an hour, plain and simple! If we all subscribed to that kind of stupidity, we would...
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2008, 7:20 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By roanin

Re: april 23 St george day

:confused::rofl: What?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 11th 2008, 7:18 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,021
Posted By roanin

Re: House prices

Well put Mark. The whole market at this time, is a load of bollocks to say the least. I own and operate a small roofing and reno's company, and I have ditch-digging grunts coming to me for work, and...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 11th 2008, 3:26 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,021
Posted By roanin

Re: House prices

Your point MB, is as always, valid and traditionally correct. You will know by my previous posts that I am "pro-Realtor" and have always worked closely with the industry. I am however, convinced that...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 11th 2008, 7:01 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,021
Posted By roanin

Re: House prices

For two decades Moose Jaw saw an annual growth rate of about 7%, flat as piss on a plate! Suddenly there are some noises about oil and gas exploration here, and the whole province is going nuts!...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 11th 2008, 6:50 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,311
Posted By roanin

Re: help citizenship

I know the rules kind of suck, but that's the way it is. I would however advise, that you and the kids (if any) go ahead and get YOUR citizenship though. This could be to your benefit if there are...
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2008, 6:44 am
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By roanin

Re: april 23 St george day

Hi and welcome to BE. Where is the "Logheed and Edmonds" area, to be exact?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 8th 2008, 4:26 am
Replies: 8
Views: 696
Posted By roanin

Re: British Bobby Invasion

To my knowledge, both the federal and provincial governments have pledged more police officers on our streets, and yet neither of them have even started to follow through! Had my shop broken into two...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 8th 2008, 3:25 am
Replies: 8
Views: 696
Posted By roanin

Re: British Bobby Invasion

From a contact I have in the CPS. This press statement was put out due to the fact that the locals were crying "discrimination". There is no real evidence that the CPS is going to scale back on a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 8th 2008, 3:12 am
Replies: 11
Views: 805
Posted By roanin

Re: Question about the Canadian Forces

I concur with PMM. If in any doubt contact the appropriate government office.
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