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Fri Oct-17-03 02:00 PM
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Where would you move to in Canada? |
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Toronto? Vancouver? Windsor? Victoria?
Which city has the best business climate?
Somebody out there knows :)
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:02 PM
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Beutiful city, lots to do, clean and American friendly.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:03 PM
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:31 PM
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in canada that I would willingly live. It is just to dadgum COLD!
So get out there, buddies, we just have to WIN!!!
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:32 PM
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If you are looking for a good busniness climate
But what kind of business?
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:09 PM
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I want to migrate to Canada as an entrepreneur. I am a team-builder with experience in many areas.
Where is Calgary?
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:11 PM
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9. It's not the end of the world....but you can see it from there. |
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Just kdding. It's in Alberta...the Praires.
If you want to start a business having an idea is key before movinghere. Some of the cities are so diverse it could make a big difference.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:14 PM
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Edited on Fri Oct-17-03 02:28 PM by HEyHEY
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:14 PM
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13. Nice size for a city, about 650,000 |
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Why do you like it there?
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:26 PM
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19. It's actually almost 1 million now |
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Me, I don't like it there. I'm from Vancouver and thus must hate all things Calgary...but I may be moving there shortly, so I'll need to start I guess.
Calgary, well. Most people say it's vibrant, good economy, new. Line dancing scene is amazing...other than that...I don't know... (I hate line dancing)
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:40 PM
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33. It's starting to sprawl too much |
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But I can't complain, I'm one of the 'sprawlers.' We're having some traffic issues because of this, but at least it's not like Vancouver. :evilgrin: And hey, it's on the EDGE of the prairies, I can drive for less than half an hour and be right in the mountains.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:41 PM
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35. Ah yes the Vancouver...sit in car and honk horn freeway system |
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Sigh...if I go, I'll miss that!
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Fri Oct-17-03 03:34 PM
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58. Calgary's freeways are incomprehensible |
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Even with directions I get hopelessly lost.
The sith for the turnoff for highway 2 north to get into deerfoot trail is the size of a postage stamp and blocked by two other signs.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:43 PM
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37. You got me all corn-fused :) |
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I hate line-dancing. Why not move to Edmonton?
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:47 PM
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39. Well...Calgary has the best business climate right now |
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Edmonton is great, though sometimes refered to as Deadmonton..get the drift..they have more malls per capita than any other city in the world or something....it's kinda like Minneapolis...but more north
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:07 PM
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4. I would move where they would have me...is scored a 67 the minimum |
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being 67...so I would move anywhere they needed my talents.
On Edit: Nevermind!
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:16 PM
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Fri Oct-17-03 03:26 PM
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54. How IRONIC you just guessed the second language was a problem |
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YES...only knowing one language is a problem...and yes..If I learn French I would get another 10 points....
JOKE (NOT)
Q. What do you call someone who knows three (3) languages? A. Tri lingual
Q. What do you call someone who knows two (2) languages? A. Bi lingual
Q. What do you call someone who knows one (1) language? A. American
Boohoo...it is true!! I heard that when I was 10 years old..so it is not a current consideration!!
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:08 PM
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5. I have good friends near London Ont. |
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But I like the climate of Vancouver better. Quebec is beautiful... It will be a hard choice.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:31 PM
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27. There's no work in Vancouver |
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I was just there and everybody's complaining.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:48 PM
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43. That's what I hear as well |
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If I want to live in a place where there is no work I can just stay in the US
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:08 PM
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6. Anywhere they'd have me. |
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I don't have enough points. :-(
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:10 PM
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8. Who said I would go to Canada |
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:) but hey its on there guys.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:20 PM
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16. That's where we're going if Bush wins the election |
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;( or New Zealand.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:25 PM
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I am considering leaving if he wins too, Canada is on that list, New Zealand thats been brought to my attention and it seems cool but I dunno. Look at the flag in my sig, thats under consideration. I graduate next year and thats hard to believe. Isn't it sad breezy after our famlies settled this fine land that we would be refugees. I dont think my ancestors expected that. I am not sure where I would go, Ireland and Canada among others I would consider. Why Ireland? Lets just say I have a yearning for the emerald isle, I feel like I should return long after the Keowns(my nana's surname which is Irish)) left, my other 3 countries are under consideration but I dont know German, Slovak, or Slovenian although for the latter I got a dictionary. Win or lose the election I will go to those lands.
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Fri Oct-17-03 05:33 PM
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62. while I won't comment on your plans |
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Edited on Fri Oct-17-03 05:34 PM by Kellanved
http://dict.leo.org is an excellent German-English dictionary. :hi:
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Wouldnt mind visiting or even living in Germany. I felt real proud of Schroder for being against the war, I am not sure where in Germany my family came from but I assume its in the south, I have two theories why, most of south Germany is Catholic and we are Catholic that is my family and second of all and more convicing is that I have been told we may be Swiss-German.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:30 PM
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I might retire in NZ but Canada will do nicely in the meantime. I fear that if we wait until Bush wins the election it will be too late. I still have a high enough net worth that I can move there with a 'score' of 25. Those who wish to come with me 'score' 75 or higher at this point, but the scoring system must get tougher if millions of Americans with no hope of getting health insurance or retiring before the age of 80 suddenly converge on our lovely neighbor to the north.
Actually, these problems of health insurance and social security may already be broken beyond repair - the Repukes ain't gonna let up just because Bush loses and the Dems consistently fail to show enough spine to stand up to the merciless onslaught. I fear the game may already be lost.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:11 PM
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The Canadian Rockies are breathtaking. The most beautful spot in North America.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:24 PM
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17. Good choice, it's so damned gorgeuos here! |
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:16 PM
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Quebec sucks for IT though
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:28 PM
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What are the legal requirements for moving to Canada?
Do I need a job there? Any obvious restrictions?
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:29 PM
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But a lot of people are talking about some test.
Also, no criminal record I believe.
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Sat Oct-18-03 11:13 AM
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72. Congrats Rooktoven!! 300 posts |
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:29 PM
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22. The Sunshine Coast of B.C. .... |
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Weather's great, the economy is good. Lot's of tourism, and close enough to Vancouver to do some commuting if need be. The beaches and mountains are sublime, and Whistler is a stone's throw away. Nice spot. Then, there's also southern B.C. in the Okanogan Valley. They grow great grapes there now (Canada's Napa Valley), and the country is beautiful, though a little cold in the winter. It's known as Canada's fruit basket too. Any place where pears, apples, and grapes can grow, is a good place for humans to live.
There's a few ideas for you. Also, B.C. is probably the most liberal of all their provinces.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:31 PM
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Is awsome....and is actually the Northernly end of the Mahabi (*SP) dessert
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:44 PM
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If you think Calgary is full of wannabe freepers, wait'll you see Kelowna.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:47 PM
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Yeah, but they are just dumb and violent there...not political!
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:38 PM
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32. Thanks, I didn't know any of that |
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:29 PM
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was just recently the (second?) best city for business in Canada.
Calgary's filled with freeper-wannabes.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:30 PM
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I would much rather live in Edmonton than Calgary.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:43 PM
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Why on earth would you want to live in Edmonton?
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:48 PM
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44. Well, I have lots of friends there |
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Plus I just can't get past the Calgary thing!
I grew up eating hatred for the Flames and Stampeders..It'd be soo hard!
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Fri Oct-17-03 03:02 PM
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I don't understand your hatred of Calgary, I have nothing against Vancouver. Except we're not going to get Olympic development money here anymore, and the speedskating oval needs a lot of repairs. :(
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As I said, the sports rivalry...maybe it's a younger Canadian thing. But everyone I know here loves to knocked Calgary, and I hear it's vice versa there. Oh well, a little rivalry never hurt anyone!
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Fri Oct-17-03 03:36 PM
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Excellent concert hall, Fringe Theatre, arts district
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:32 PM
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30. Would you consider Edmonton............... |
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:47 PM
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40. More liberal than Calgary |
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but not by much. Strangely, Calgary has a tradition of electing Liberals as mayors, at least the last five have been such. Even Ralph, he was a lib when elected. I think Edmonton's current mayor is pretty right-wing.
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Edmonton has a large, vibrant gay and arts community.
Edmonton is the only place in Alberta to elect Liberal Party members to Parliament.
Edmonton has an openly gay member of city council.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:41 PM
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34. That looks good as well |
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I am going on a road-trip to look at these cities up close. I want to avoid the Great American Evacuation.
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:48 PM
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42. Make sure you hit Calgary at Stampede time |
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Fri Oct-17-03 02:51 PM
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46. What is Stampede time? |
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Huge rodeo big party and all that
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Fri Oct-17-03 03:05 PM
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49. Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth! |
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http://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/Not much work gets done in town for those ten days. Also, not recommended for PETA members and sympathisers. YEEEHAAAAAAAAWWWWW!!!!! (edit: forgot the YEEEHAAAAAAAAWWWWW!!!!!)
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When I was just 18 I went there alone.... man 18 and in Montreal yoowwwzaaa!
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Fri Oct-17-03 03:13 PM
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50. Actually, Victoria's my first choice |
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Went to school there 25 yrs ago. We plan to retire there, if I live that long :)
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Fri Oct-17-03 03:19 PM
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51. How is the economy? How is the cost of living? |
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Is there a ferry between there and the US?
Looks like a lovely place from the photos on the Internet.
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Fri Oct-17-03 03:24 PM
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53. Haven't lived there since |
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I think the economy is kinda down, but it's always been a government/retiree town. Been a lot of gov. cutbacks lately.
Ferries: you can ride to Port Angeles or Seattle, or up to Tsawwassen and down across the border.
You're right, it is a beautiful place.
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Fri Oct-17-03 03:36 PM
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61. Better grab a property quick |
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Fri Oct-17-03 03:21 PM
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52. I thought someone would love Toronto or Windsor |
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Looks like no one loves them. They are sad and all alone.
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Windsor? WHile it is right next to Detroit and I'm sure many AMericans recongnize it for that, it's really just a small city here.
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But it is a pretty small town. And it is home to the "Windsor Ballet."
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Fri Oct-17-03 05:43 PM
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63. I'm moving to Winnipeg as soon as I get my degree. |
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I'm gonna get my masters at the U of Manitoba.
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Fri Oct-17-03 05:45 PM
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64. You go a real hardon for WInnepeg |
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How come?
Explain why you like it.
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Fri Oct-17-03 05:55 PM
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69. It's a nice city, and I used to spend a lot of time there... |
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Read my post in your other thread. I've got a lot of great memories of the Peg.
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Fri Oct-17-03 05:48 PM
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Please...don't make me go to Canada, Mommy.
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Fri Oct-17-03 05:49 PM
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66. Yeha it's just too much fun up here |
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With all that freedom of speech and what not
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Fri Oct-17-03 05:51 PM
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67. Only if they get a colony in the tropics! |
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But me endure winter in Canada??? I can't even stand it in NC!!!
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I wish we'd get one pronto. THose Islands by Turkey wanted in!
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Fri Oct-17-03 08:38 PM
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Northern Lights in the winter. 24 hour sunlight in the summer. Grizzly bears, caribou, and moose in the back yard. Bustling metropolis of 3500 friendly people.
I visited Inuvik summer before last- 86 degrees in July but the locals ALL told me they prefered the "cooler" months.
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73. Congrats greendog!! 200 posts |
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Sat Oct-18-03 11:54 AM
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74. Among those 4 choices, I say pick 'em. . . |
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Toronto and Vancouver are cosmopolitan cities with lots of diversity.
Windsor is near Detroit/US border.
Victoria is close to Vancouver.
Plus, all these places are on good-sized bodies of water - essential for this sailor/boater.
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