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Forum: Canada
Nov 11th 2009, 5:12 pm
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Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

Come on alan, you're not that stupid nor callous. It was still a showing of Canadian law enforcement, flying our colours, wearing our traditional uniform, demonstrating our history and traditions as...
Forum: Canada
Nov 11th 2009, 5:01 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

And what are you basing your assumption on that such customs will 'wither'

Canada is quite capable of exercising its own traditions and customs. I've been to many RCMP law enforcement memorial...
Forum: Canada
Nov 11th 2009, 5:22 am
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

you really ought to quit while you are ahead.
Forum: Canada
Nov 11th 2009, 12:58 am
Forum: Canada
Nov 10th 2009, 1:35 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

It's very difficult to define Canadianism. The reality is is that it's a very young country, barely a teen in an old world and was influenced by the french and the brits but now the Americans. One...
Forum: Canada
Nov 10th 2009, 2:41 am
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

No not me. I never drink and drive, i spill it everywhere!
Forum: Canada
Nov 10th 2009, 12:38 am
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

America? Been there, done that.

Intellectually vacant, I guess when you leave, even more so. Damn!
Forum: Canada
Nov 9th 2009, 6:06 am
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

I'm not being arrogant, just called you for what you are: a compete knob who's blinded by his own arrogance.
Forum: Canada
Nov 9th 2009, 4:49 am
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

Here ya go. Here's another one, he's a twit (wheatsheaf that is). There's a very typical British arrogance emerging on here. One more thing I don't miss about the place.
Forum: Canada
Nov 9th 2009, 2:49 am
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

No one is doubting our accomplishments. I've lived there, served in the military, was given an eduction (well a very average secondary comp one). But I also struggled. Canada and the US gave me what...
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2009, 10:36 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

Happen you should watch it. I loved it for the locations and the great Canadian music score.

Who cares where the movies are from - Canada or Mongolia.
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2009, 9:36 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

Some yes, but there have been some good ones - one week - is one of my favorite, recent films.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RstmPmzgLEo
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2009, 2:58 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

wow, surprised the google fella got out alive! And people say the down town east side is bad!
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2009, 2:21 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

Here are some lovely heritage homes in inner city manchester:

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Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2009, 2:09 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

You will love BC then. I was an avid cross country mountain biker and the trails are out of this world. Vancouver's north shore is arguably the best cross country and downhill cycling in the world...
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2009, 1:54 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

Here is an architecturally bereft 100 year old home in vancouver:

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Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2009, 1:43 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

Like I said, twit. I doubt very few people in the uk are able to live the life that you hold so dear. Many live in completely 'architecturally bereft' homes in inner city areas like Manchester or...
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2009, 1:28 am
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

I'm regressing quite nicely thanks.
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2009, 11:34 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

No, and my comment was actually meant for that wheatsheaf twit. Guess my being a simple northern lad, I'm not one for culture and find pleasure in simple, eveyday things.
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2009, 11:30 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

I must admit after spending 6 months in saskatchewan there may be some truth. I haven't seen enough of the place to comment really.
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2009, 11:27 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

probably - but there's more to quality of life and standard of living than these things, although I do agree that they are part of the equation. I still prefer brit tv and music, although now a days,...
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2009, 7:54 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

If I read this right you are suggesting that only those form war torn countries would find Canada appealing...what a load of rubbish.
Forum: Canada
Nov 4th 2009, 12:16 am
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

Ok. Funnily, i used to think north wales was miles away what with all the preparations that went into it. Extra blankets, flasks of tea, golden wonder crisps, penguins, and potted beef sarnies. Last...
Forum: Canada
Nov 4th 2009, 12:03 am
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

It was more to do with you assuming that I was short sticking blighty when I wasn;t. Those were the places we often went to as kids - my gran had a tendency to gravitate to Southport, Blackpool and...
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2009, 11:54 pm
Replies: 705
Views: 50,762
Posted By dboy

Re: Why do you want to move to Canada

I think we have been very honest about its short comings - having not been to sydney or wellingtons this is my yard stick - and this is a Canada forum after all . I think in terms of setting it's a...
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