You know Jeff, the thing that really makes me wonder, is not the number of people who live in some of the harsher climates in the country, it's the ones who live here in Victoria and actually wish for snow!! Go figure!!
How many square kilometres of the country could they go find snow? How many can they go find NO snow?!! There just ain't no accountin' for people!
Glenda
How many square kilometres of the country could they go find snow? How many can they go find NO snow?!! There just ain't no accountin' for people!
Glenda
Good morning Jackie! (Yep, it's still morning here but just barely!) I'm home! Just thinking about getting some lunch ... join me?
Glenda
Glenda
I'm with you Malcolm!
The only time I venture out anymore is to pick up my 4 year old son off the school bus. A necessary evil!
Monique
The only time I venture out anymore is to pick up my 4 year old son off the school bus. A necessary evil!
Monique
Monique - that's no way to talk about your son! 🙂
I'd invite you all here but the weatherman's threatening us with sub-zero this weekend. I might have to speak to Jeff about winter golf gloves!
Glenda
I'd invite you all here but the weatherman's threatening us with sub-zero this weekend. I might have to speak to Jeff about winter golf gloves!
Glenda
Glenda
All is beautifully quiet with my youngest son who is 3 until the older one comes home from kindergarten, then all hades breaks loose.
I have an older son who was essentially raised as an only child and was soooo easy. Now I have two boys only a year apart and I understand why people can't control their children in public!
I really do adore being with them actually (which is why I'm trying to work from home), but I do recognize them for what they are, cute little monsters!
Monique
All is beautifully quiet with my youngest son who is 3 until the older one comes home from kindergarten, then all hades breaks loose.
I have an older son who was essentially raised as an only child and was soooo easy. Now I have two boys only a year apart and I understand why people can't control their children in public!
I really do adore being with them actually (which is why I'm trying to work from home), but I do recognize them for what they are, cute little monsters!
Monique
Brings back memories Monique! My two were a boy and his younger sister - the fireworks started when she was barely standing and he was trying to snuggle up to her - she left tooth marks on his nose that lasted for 2 days! And they were mostly like oil & water until they were both grown and discovered they really do like each other after all! Actually, they were very good at cooperating when it came time to play "let's drive mommy nuts"!
Don't let anyone tell you it's hell to grow older - at least the kid's stages are way behind you and the memories leave you warm & fuzzy!
Glenda
Don't let anyone tell you it's hell to grow older - at least the kid's stages are way behind you and the memories leave you warm & fuzzy!
Glenda
There goes the neighborhood... lol.
Good for you, Jackie. Give me a shout the day of the interview and, if the time allows, I'd love to meet you for a caffeine break. I've been in the KW area for 15 years so I may also be able to give you a little insight into the area (housing, schools, etc.)
If you still have my email I would be happen to answer any questions on the area.
Now, where did I put that darn red carpet?.....
Cheers!
Bill
Good for you, Jackie. Give me a shout the day of the interview and, if the time allows, I'd love to meet you for a caffeine break. I've been in the KW area for 15 years so I may also be able to give you a little insight into the area (housing, schools, etc.)
If you still have my email I would be happen to answer any questions on the area.
Now, where did I put that darn red carpet?.....
Cheers!
Bill
Sorry to disappoint Jackie, but there is no flea market in St Jacobs. In fact, there is only one remaining regular and it is in Cambridge. It is a poor place to shop for jewelry though.
KW and St Jacobs has become a haven for factory outlets. Most are thinly disguised retail outlets with very few seconds or end of runs. Many of the products sold by the factory outlet stores have products manufactured for them. It may say Hilfiger but it is a poorer quality product than what is typically found in regular retail stores.
The only true flea market in the area is in Aberfoyle which is closer to Guelph. There is some jewelry but on our last trip there it seemed that the whole market was gravitating towards furniture. There are also some great antique shops in Shakespeare (on Hwy 7 going towards Stratford).
And to clarify, yes, the whole place is STRANGE... lol
Some facts:
Of the three cities that make up Waterloo region, Waterloo has the lowest property tax (for now).
Even though the area has one of the strongest economies in the country and amongst the lowest unemployment ratios, housing prices are still very reasonable. The average single family home has just barely crept over 200K. Compare that to Toronto or Vancouver (or Ottawa, Malcolm).
Waterloo's strong suit is technology (RIM, Dalsa)
Cambridge is automotive (Toyota)
Kitchener leans more toward the service sector with some manufacturing including Budd and Lear
Current Populations
Kitchener - 200K
Waterloo - 90 K
Cambridge - 100K
Guelph - 70 K
Gas today was at .739 L
From the northern most point of Waterloo to the southern most point of Cambridge would be a 40 minute drive (most of it expressway).
From the eastern most point on the 401 to the western most point would be approximately a 15 minute drive.
From KW it is:
45 minutes to Mississauga
1 hour to London
45 minutes to Hamilton/Burlington
2.5 hours to Ft. Erie/Buffalo
There... that's all I know.
Cheers!
Bill
KW and St Jacobs has become a haven for factory outlets. Most are thinly disguised retail outlets with very few seconds or end of runs. Many of the products sold by the factory outlet stores have products manufactured for them. It may say Hilfiger but it is a poorer quality product than what is typically found in regular retail stores.
The only true flea market in the area is in Aberfoyle which is closer to Guelph. There is some jewelry but on our last trip there it seemed that the whole market was gravitating towards furniture. There are also some great antique shops in Shakespeare (on Hwy 7 going towards Stratford).
And to clarify, yes, the whole place is STRANGE... lol
Some facts:
Of the three cities that make up Waterloo region, Waterloo has the lowest property tax (for now).
Even though the area has one of the strongest economies in the country and amongst the lowest unemployment ratios, housing prices are still very reasonable. The average single family home has just barely crept over 200K. Compare that to Toronto or Vancouver (or Ottawa, Malcolm).
Waterloo's strong suit is technology (RIM, Dalsa)
Cambridge is automotive (Toyota)
Kitchener leans more toward the service sector with some manufacturing including Budd and Lear
Current Populations
Kitchener - 200K
Waterloo - 90 K
Cambridge - 100K
Guelph - 70 K
Gas today was at .739 L
From the northern most point of Waterloo to the southern most point of Cambridge would be a 40 minute drive (most of it expressway).
From the eastern most point on the 401 to the western most point would be approximately a 15 minute drive.
From KW it is:
45 minutes to Mississauga
1 hour to London
45 minutes to Hamilton/Burlington
2.5 hours to Ft. Erie/Buffalo
There... that's all I know.
Cheers!
Bill
Jackie -- going back a few posts, we'll be sending positive vibes your direction! I sure hope it all works out exactly the way you hope!
Glenda
Glenda
Jackie, are you thinking of rural living. There are a great number of small towns within spittin' distance of Waterloo. I'm not sure what distance you would feel comfortable with. I don't know how big a place you need but 3 bedroom townhomes and bungalows can be had for about $850 - $1000 a month in the cities.
If you want I can email you some scans of the newspaper ads tomorrow or check:
http://www.therecord.com/classified/index.html
Cheers!
Bill
If you want I can email you some scans of the newspaper ads tomorrow or check:
http://www.therecord.com/classified/index.html
Cheers!
Bill
