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nelsdevs
I'm thinking of moving there one day because I feel like a Canadian trapped in an Americans body.
I'm a huge hockey fan, I don't support the war in Iraq, I don't mind the cold, I'm polite, I keep to myself, I already pay a lot for everything because I live in NJ, I like the French, I like open minded people, I'm tired of hospital bills and I don't want my children to grow up in a violent society. Is Canada right for me?
Answer
why don't you come up for a visit? Many people from all over the world come here to live -- most assimilate easily and as an american you will find many things in common.
But the things that are different are really jarring -- I think because they are so unexpected.
Rent a place for 2- 4 weeks in a community you are interested in living in and see what it's like.
Some differences:
Most people don't have guns - more in rural areas than in cities unless you are talking about major urban areas and even then, despite media hysteria, crime with gun is rare.
Most people are polite. Most are friendly. Again, depends on where you are. Cars with out-of-province plates generally get friendly offers of assistance at gas stations and rest-stops. You can stop almost anyone and ask for directions. Police are (mostly) friendly -- at least their first instinct when you approach them is not to put hand on pistol and they are mostly helpful.
We expect, if someone makes room for you when merging lanes or stopping to let you out of a side street or parking lot that you wave/acknowlege in some fashion.
We are accustomed to more government involvement in our lives than I think americans are. It can be hard to get used to. We have laws about seatbelts and motorcycle helmets, mandatory bicycle helmets for children, no smoking in restaurants and bars, a proposed ban on smoking in your own car with kids, no pitbulls or dogs that look like pitbulls or dogs who may have associated with a pitbull in the past (sarcasm)
why don't you come up for a visit? Many people from all over the world come here to live -- most assimilate easily and as an american you will find many things in common.
But the things that are different are really jarring -- I think because they are so unexpected.
Rent a place for 2- 4 weeks in a community you are interested in living in and see what it's like.
Some differences:
Most people don't have guns - more in rural areas than in cities unless you are talking about major urban areas and even then, despite media hysteria, crime with gun is rare.
Most people are polite. Most are friendly. Again, depends on where you are. Cars with out-of-province plates generally get friendly offers of assistance at gas stations and rest-stops. You can stop almost anyone and ask for directions. Police are (mostly) friendly -- at least their first instinct when you approach them is not to put hand on pistol and they are mostly helpful.
We expect, if someone makes room for you when merging lanes or stopping to let you out of a side street or parking lot that you wave/acknowlege in some fashion.
We are accustomed to more government involvement in our lives than I think americans are. It can be hard to get used to. We have laws about seatbelts and motorcycle helmets, mandatory bicycle helmets for children, no smoking in restaurants and bars, a proposed ban on smoking in your own car with kids, no pitbulls or dogs that look like pitbulls or dogs who may have associated with a pitbull in the past (sarcasm)
which is better? A bicycle or a stationary bike?
Nova L.
What are the pros and cons of having either a simple bike to ride on trails or a stationary bike in your house?
Note: The closest place requires a car to get there where I live.
Answer
Having had both, I have to say the satisfaction of riding a mountain bike can't be beat. Except for the weather, of course. You will get more overall health results from actual bike riding, than you will from a stationary bike. The big thing here is that a stationary bike can be ridden night or day, any time of day, any weather, in your PJ's or shorts, nightgown or undies. You can read a book, watch TV, carry on a conversation or just pedal for the heck of it. You can do none of these things on an outdoor bike. And, if you don't live near a trail or riding area, you will need a car hauler to get the bike to and from where you need to go. You will also need a helmet and riding gloves. Riding bikes outside is really hard on your hands!
Having said all that, I wish my health was good enough to ride my mountain bike again. It isn't. I'm going to have to settle for a stationary bike.
Having had both, I have to say the satisfaction of riding a mountain bike can't be beat. Except for the weather, of course. You will get more overall health results from actual bike riding, than you will from a stationary bike. The big thing here is that a stationary bike can be ridden night or day, any time of day, any weather, in your PJ's or shorts, nightgown or undies. You can read a book, watch TV, carry on a conversation or just pedal for the heck of it. You can do none of these things on an outdoor bike. And, if you don't live near a trail or riding area, you will need a car hauler to get the bike to and from where you need to go. You will also need a helmet and riding gloves. Riding bikes outside is really hard on your hands!
Having said all that, I wish my health was good enough to ride my mountain bike again. It isn't. I'm going to have to settle for a stationary bike.
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