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Post by docdar on Jul 18, 2006 22:04:13 GMT -5
I think my favourite time was while we were stationed in Germany and saw places we heard about in history class.As far as in Canada I would have to say that so much of Canada is beautiful it is hard to pick one spot. Some of the best places I have been in are kelowna for skiing in the winter and summer parties,Vancouver for the night life and concerts same for toronto.All of those were years ago and I know that vancouver and Toronto are now huge and maybe not as safe as back then but I dont know.I have been here for 17 years now and for beauty and climate I cannot compare,not a lot of sunny days but it does not rain here all the time as some may tell you.If anybody wants to take scenic routes try the old # 1 from callgary to vancouver,breathtaking.More some other time. darrell
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Post by Scoobster on Jul 19, 2006 5:18:59 GMT -5
Its funny that you mention traveling. I have not traveled Canada that much (have never been to the West or East Coast, but would love to, in fact I plan on it someday). I have been to Cuba, and also to the Dominican numerous times (so, by that can you guess where I like to travel to?). The Dominican people make yo feel so welcomed, that you just cannot help but fall in love with the place. Their standard of living is far below ours (as you would imagine for a 3rd world country), yet they are always smiling, and happy to assist. As well, they are for the most part, happy with where they are in life. I can remember vividly on an excursion, and our guide "Kelly" stating to us "Look at the children, they are our first concern, as change cannot come about if we cannot help them", and he went on to say "You can have all of your car's, big homes, and credit cards, but there is one thing that you have, that we don't, STRESS!" How true. You would have to see it to know what I mean, and what Kelly was referring to. After that visit, we started to assist the children, by assisting other travelers (through forums on the Dominican, such as this one for BSS Alumni) in making donations, or gathering supplies. I have been to 3 star resorts, off resorts, and also to 5 star resorts as well, but you learn more from the local people out of the resorts, and have more to talk about after being in the "community" than you do if you stay "resort bound". Rambling once again! Well, if you wish to travel, and if you need any advice on the Dominican, you know who to ask Cheers Jimmy
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Post by Scoobster on Jul 19, 2006 5:22:13 GMT -5
Jimmy, come on up for coffee and I will turn my air on for you. ;D Wouldn't be the first time I had people in here with the air on! Could use a few things done around here. I'll even make you lunch if you want!LOL! Thanks for the Quinte explanation......sounds a little confusing to me.......... Thank you Wanda, very kind of you. I am sure that I could accommodate your renovation need's, and I will even allow you a BSS Alumni special rate as well (as long as lunch is included ;D). Cheers Jimmy PS I don't really get the whole Quinte West thing either, as we still call everything by the same name, Trenton, Frankford, Murray etc, in fact, now they are "wards" instead?!
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Post by penneme on Jul 19, 2006 8:55:34 GMT -5
I have been from Nova Scotia to Alberta in all my travels.. This country is beautiful, but I must say the place I enjoy the most is down east in Nova Scotia. All of my family is there and the lobsters are to die for.I liked Alberta, the roads were great and the scenery was fantastic. No I am not talking about all those cowboys either..lol
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Post by Wanda Fry (Goodall) on Jul 19, 2006 15:28:21 GMT -5
Let me see-I love Nova Scotia, both kids were born there. I didn't know how much until we moved. Winnipeg?-well let's just say I didn't sleep for the 7 years when were there and couldn't wait until we moved. We went on a Cruise to the Carribean (before kids!!!) and loved that area, just not a sun worshipper though. Florida was just too busy!!! I love where we are now-the job market isn't too good but it's small town living and it's close enough to Ottawa we can go if we have to. So I guess home is here it's at for me. BUT The spot though that changed everything for me I think was when I was in the military and went on exercise to Gibralter. Yep saw the Rock of Gibralter and even walked around it!!!! Went on a boat to Tangiers(Africa) and went on a tour down to the slums............I had the guys I was with all around me since the guys over there love blonde women Can't argue with having body guards!LOL! I had a few Canadian pins on me and this one really tall guy really really wanted it. He almost begged one of the guys to get me to give it to him..I took off two of them and walked over to him and gave it to him. He bent down like I was god and said thank you with tears in his eyes. Now how do you argue with that? Next stop was down where the clay houses were and we could see the Children all out playing and looking at us like we were celebrities. The little ones were all running over to the windows to see the "Canadians" I had some more pins and stuff on me and I gave them out. So small stuff that we take for granted was like gold to them........ It's almost life changing to say the least.
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Post by Wanda Fry (Goodall) on Jul 19, 2006 15:29:05 GMT -5
Jimmy I am some glad you love to ramble....I think I am with good company ;D BTW what do you want for lunch?
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Post by Diane Cole (Porter) on Jul 19, 2006 19:35:22 GMT -5
Just got back from watching Jenna Lambert complete her marathon swim across Lake Ontario with Vicky Keith at her side and it was so wonderful. For those of you who don't know Jenna is a 15 yr old girl with cerebral palsy and can't not use her feet to swim so she completed the 32 km swim in 32 hrs using only her arms. She was not allowed to touch anything during the swim so had to tread water with 1 arm to eat. She is not a petite girl so she had to work.
It was hot but who could complain. People better think twice when they say I CAN'T. She is truly an inspriation which is why I took the little kids I look after.
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Post by Diane Cole (Porter) on Jul 19, 2006 19:41:23 GMT -5
I have travelled to most the provinces and have lived in 3, Ontario for the longest. We lived in Calgary for 7 years and the mountains are beautiful but I didn't realize how much I missed the trees and water until I moved back. People in Calgary don't have a clue about what humidity is though.
We travel every year to NS as our parents are there and it is nice in the summer We usually stay in PEI for a couple nights and love it there but this year we are doing Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail.
I have been on a Carribean Cruise, to Florida and to Hawaii which were all great but most of all I love to travel in Canada.
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Post by Wanda Fry (Goodall) on Jul 19, 2006 19:51:49 GMT -5
Diane, nice to see you here!!! ;D
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Post by Heather Myles (Fonger) on Jul 19, 2006 19:51:50 GMT -5
I have to agree with you Diane! I have lived in Edmonton, Ottawa, Halifax, Toronto, Petawawa and now Cold Lake. I have love every place (except Toronto!). I have also traveled to England, Cuba, Florida and California. I still think Canada is the place to live.
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Post by Scoobster on Jul 20, 2006 6:01:10 GMT -5
I must agree with you, Canada is by far the best place to live.
I have been very fortunate to have met, and know people from all over the globe, and when it comes to countries, they also love Canada (although some of them from Minnesota could not believe that we actually live below them on the map!)
It is amazing also when you travel, that "Canadian" items are so sought after, that they will give up almost anything for something you (we) take for granite.
I remember on one of our visits to Puerto Plata, we visited a local vendor (looking for trinkets to bring home for the our girls, and also nieces and nephews).
We had accumulated $50 USD worth of items, and when the gentleman was about to make his last "cheapy cheapy" price, he offered everything for my hat!
My hat...to me almost worthless, yet due to the fact that it said "Canadian" on it, it was something he desired.
We ended up purchasing all of the items, for I think $40 USD, and I just gave him the hat.
You really appreciate everything about Canada when you are out of country, and then return.
We are lucky to live in such a beautiful place, with the friendliest people in all of the world.
I personally cherish it.
Cheers Jimmy
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Post by Ruth Bacon on Jul 20, 2006 8:08:14 GMT -5
I often think that the best way to overcome prejudice and general complaining about life in Canada is to help people to travel. Seeing the different regions of Canada is a real eye opener. I remember the first time I saw the Rockies, the Atlantic and the Pacific coasts. I thought to my self - Wow, this is MY country. What an amazing place to be from. Travelling abroad is an even more mind-expanding experience, particularly seeing countries with a different or lower standard of living than Canada. My husband is from India so I have travelled there several times. Despite how much development is going on there now, I'm always thankful to come home to the security, comfort and diversity of Canada.
Ruth
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Post by Wanda Fry (Goodall) on Jul 25, 2006 20:39:35 GMT -5
ok back to what's on your mind ;D What is with all of this reality tv lately? Everything/one is trying to be a rock star or looking at big brother or ............I don't remember any of this when we were young
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Post by docdar on Jul 25, 2006 22:09:31 GMT -5
It's the new generations dream.As we grew up everyone wanted to become a millionaire and in todays world a million doesnt go far.So now lots of folks want to get in on being a star so they can become instant millionaires and work to becoming a billionaire, and of course the networks are happy to oblige cause of the all mighty dollar? I have found a lot of happiness in doing things with the kids which cost little or nothing,and have found out through experience that it isnt the toys they want but you and your time.When we were young we dreamed of being rock stars while driving or in our rooms but alas the mass media of then pales in comparison to now.Whether or not money makes the world go round is immaterial as money is just a tool and should not be regarded as a personal asset.
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Post by gatorgosse on Jul 26, 2006 8:02:04 GMT -5
I'd like to know who came up with the term "reality television". When the first Survivor show was on I tried to watch one episode to see what all the rage was about it. I got through 1/2 hour and haven't watched "reality television" since (with the exception of watching Making It Big a couple of times, but only to see Howie in action). If I want to see reality I watch a hockey game... they may be overpaid athletes but at least it's entertaining.
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