May 12, 2004

  • My husband is Canadian.

    Lately we have been talking about leaving the US.  The politics
    here is so messed up and the health care is so expensive that even
    though the dollar isn't as strong in Canada as in the US, we are
    thinking of ditching.  This is an adventure I'm not really sure
    about and I'm not sure that the kids will be thrilled.

    The only reason that this is a positive discussion is because we are
    talking about some places that are only 3 hours away from here.

    This is not exactly going to be a walk in the park for me.  Luckily the first
    step is to investigate some communities in Nova Scotia and New
    Brunswick this summer.

Comments (21)

  • OMG, Shari. Wow!!

    Is it something that you are not comfortable about but can get used to, or are is it instinct?

  • wow, good luck deciding

  • wow, that seems like a big step. good luck with whatever decision you end up making.

    nova scotia is nice when it isn't cloudy. that's a good thing, right?

  • I know how you feel. Right now I'm not very proud of this country either, and I've had those same thoughts.

  • Just make sure its what you want to do as well. Though in saying that if its only 3 hours away thats not so bad.

  • You know.. moving is terrifying, and settling in can be hard, but it's also such a huge adventure.. and I love it for that.. but you've been there - heck, you've been pretty much everywhere, and you have three kids to consider so I totally understand the hesitance.. but just know that if you move to Nova Scotia, know I'll be dropping by at some point (And if that isn't a selling point for New Brunswick, I don't know what is )

    *HUGS*

  • Politics wouldn't make me move unless it was the kind where they were making us disappear in the night. But there are some great Canadians and that could make me move.

  • I'd love to get out of the U.S. - I'd personally love to go to Canada. But I just found I'm moving back to California, which is really, really nice.

    Good luck finding a place - I know you'll find something!

  • Come to the Caribbean instead

  • Honestly Shari, if I had the means, I'd probably move out of this country.  Not that I don't like the U.S. but I think it would be a better country to visit instead of live in.  I think if money, life, etc were no object, I'd move to Italy or New Zealand.  Probably New Zealand because then I wouldn't have to learn another language - just slang. 

    Good luck however it goes.  At the very least, I hope your trips are lots of fun. 

  • Can I hop in your suitcase?

  • Barring what happens this November I may be ditching myself.

  • My son-in-law is from Toranto.

  • I agree that Federal politics are messed up and on that level we, the individuals, have relatively little to say... state politics don't need to be. I think it's very wise to take this one step at the time... it's like entering unknown territory, first look around and explore the landscape. Good luck and wisdom in making the decision! Hugs Edwin

  • My husband & I have been discussing Canada, too... unfortunately, neither of us is Canadian (or accustomed to coldness), so I don't know if that'll work...

    I want to get the hell away from this shitty government before my son is old enough to draft.

  • The draft figures pretty heavily in this...

    Best of luck to you too.

  • Without having the first clue about what information you already have about New Brunswick or if you've visited there before, I'm going to throw a plug in for the place.  It is really a beautiful province and not so different than Maine.  That goes to figure really since we share some history, climate and whatnot.  There is plenty of lobster and maple syrup too.  Oh, and fiddleheads, can't forget fiddleheads.  As much as I love New Brunswick, I'm not sure that Nova Scotia isn't my favorite place.  Whether you decide to move there or not, I hope you have a really enjoyable trip this summer. 

  • That's a big decision. Lots to consider, I'm sure. I do hope you will enjoy it up here if you end up making that decision. I know that the Maritime provinces are beautiful!

  • May I tell you that I envy you that particular option?

    I may?  Oh good. *wink*

  • The grass is only greener on the other side of the hill because on first sighting you do not see the weeds.

  • My grandmother is from Canada and her brothers and sisters still live there even though she lives in SC now with my grandfather. They love going back to visit, but they won't move there BECAUSE of the health care. Her brother has had TWENTY operations, even though his health is quite good. They just keep screwing up every time they operate. The health care might be cheap, but as the old adage goes, you get what you pay for. Good luck.

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