Canadian

[Johnny Canuck3]

Québec City, and man am I looking forward to spring now.

We've had cherry blossoms for about two weeks now...

 

[spring-peeper]

We've had cherry blossoms for about two weeks now...

*glare*

 

[spring-peeper]

Québec City, and man am I looking forward to spring now.

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

*glare*

Today in Vancouver:

http://www.katkam.ca/

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

Meanwhile, an hour up the road:

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/index.htm

I can't help it: I like where I live.

 

[spring-peeper]

Today in Vancouver:

http://www.katkam.ca/

Nice!!!

I have to get back out there sometime. It really is very lovely.

btw - thanks for the link, it's nice to see someplace that isn't covered with snow.

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

It's funny: on weekends, we drive up to Cypress or Seymour, the local ski hills, to have a hot chocolate and throw snowballs at each other. It's like a little treat.

 

[kage]

Yay Bonhomme!

It hasn't snowed for 4-5 days here, which is nice, unfortunately the weather is far more like my native Cardiff. i.e. Pissing down with rain.

 

[spring-peeper]

Yay Bonhomme!

It hasn't snowed for 4-5 days here, which is nice, unfortunately the weather is far more like my native Cardiff. i.e. Pissing down with rain.

Cardiff, huh? I went from London, England to Montreal then the Laurentians. My aunt is from Wales.

Ever wish you were back there? I am soooo glad that my parents moved us here. Each time I visit England, I thank my parents for emigrating.

Are you bilingual?

 

[spring-peeper]

Meanwhile, an hour up the road:

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/index.htm

I can't help it: I like where I live.

I'd noticed

You have every right btw - Vancouver is cool.

 

[kage]

Ever wish you were back there?

Sometimes, but mainly only for sentimental reasons such as missing my family, my friends and native familiality. If we consider raw quality of life and social temperament, Canada surpasses easily. I have lots more money in my pocket and I honestly haven't seen a fight in Québec City once.
Another bonus is the preferential treatment with the British accent, I can't say I don't enjoy it.

However, on the flip side, it kinda just feels more alive when you go out in the UK, probably down to the excessive behaviour.

Each time I visit England, I thank my parents for emigrating.

England, I can understand, but i'm a Welshman

Are you bilingual?

Working on it. I'd be learning online using Rosetta Stone for about a year before I emigrated, I walked into a job using a combination of charm and nepotism and have been working in Québecois since.
The first two months were a nightmare but gradually everyone's voices started to slow down and I started to be able to pick words out of the garble. It's approaching a year and I can communicate now, pronunication is still annoying but improving.
I really should spend more time with my Bescherelle.

All in all, i'm glad I did it and i'll certainly be here until I get my citizenship. That way I can avoid those fucking ID cards and still travel if I go back to the UK.

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

Yay Bonhomme!

It hasn't snowed for 4-5 days here, which is nice, unfortunately the weather is far more like my native Cardiff. i.e. Pissing down with rain.

Out of curiosity, how did a guy from Cardiff decide to move to Quebec, out of all of Canada?

 

[kage]

My girlfriend/wife (long story) is Québecoise and can already speak perfect English. I wanted to learn French and am the more qualified of us two, so we decided that it'd probably be easier for me to find a job here than her in Blighty.

 

[spring-peeper]

My girlfriend/wife (long story) is Québecoise and can already speak perfect English. I wanted to learn French and am the more qualified of us two, so we decided that it'd probably be easier for me to find a job here than her in Blighty.

Ahhh - French Canadian family life - nothing finer.

I really miss living in Quebec sometimes

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

My girlfriend/wife (long story) is Québecoise and can already speak perfect English. I wanted to learn French and am the more qualified of us two, so we decided that it'd probably be easier for me to find a job here than her in Blighty.

You should both just move to BC.

 

[friedaweed]

What's this a Canadian circle jerk

"I'm Canadian"


My oppo at work is from Quebec. Best laught this year was when he was the only person at work who failed to turn in when we had 2"s of snow.

 

[spring-peeper]

My oppo at work is from Quebec. Best laught this year was when he was the only person at work who failed to turn in when he had 2"s of snow.

Yes, we aren't very nice to newbies. We aren't being mean, it just reminds us that we live in a very extreme climate. (and it's fun -we are easily amused )

I was in England the first time you had a big snow storm. You couldn't handle it, airport closed for three days, many accidents. I was really scared to the people around me. They didn't understand the danger of driving in snow.

It's not a critism, it's just that you aren't prepared to handle this stuff. We have special tyres, windshield wipers, oil, etc. We also have machines that can clear the roads and make it a bit safer. Vancouver, British Columbia has the same problem when they get snow - they don't/didn't have the equipment.

We hired a guy from China and he was totally unprepared for a Canadian winter. His rule of thumb was if the Canadians weren't travelling, he didn't either.

 

[newharper]

I was in England the first time you had a big snow storm.

In a previous lifetime?

 

[friedaweed]

Peeps you're right half an inch of snow here is like the worlds coming to an end for some. Having spent a lot of time in the highlands snow usually means playtime

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

What's this a Canadian circle jerk

Yeah. Why are you here?

p.s. We don't really go for biscuits, but maybe I can wrestle you up a Peek Freans.

 

[friedaweed]

Yeah. Why are you here?

p.s. We don't really go for biscuits, but maybe I can wrestle you up a Peek Freans.

I'm a circle jerk voyeur

Peek Freans Traditional Cremes Serious indulgence in every bite. Pure pleasures with rich, indulgent crème centers. Melt in your mouth goodness, a favorite for those who appreciate the really good things in life.

Do you put the cream in yourself
Tasty

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

I'm a circle jerk voyeur

Well if you want to perv a Canadian circle jerk, you're going to get frostbite standing outside the igloo.

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

Do you put the cream in yourself
Tasty

Do you want me to mail you a vial?

You a member of Paypal?

 

[vimto]

Do you want me to mail you a vial?

You a member of Paypal?

Hey you seem to be getting quite witty in your old age Johnny.

New personna, new approach perhaps

 

[friedaweed]

Hey you seem to be getting quite witty in your old age Johnny.

New personna, new approach perhaps

Spring is in the air. The cabin must be getting a bit musty

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

Why is this scottish guy on the Canadian thread?


13-03-2006, 04:12 PM
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[friedaweed]

Do you want me to mail you a vial?

You a member of Paypal?

Full of spunk are we
Makes a change from what you're normally full of

Night johnboy

 

[friedaweed]

Why is this scottish guy on the Canadian thread?


13-03-2006, 04:12 PM
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you playing hard to get

 

[spring-peeper]

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[Johnny Canuck3]

you playing hard to get

Like I want to be 'gotten' by vimto.


Peeper: frieda's not so bad; just don't get between him and Jodie Foster...