tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post804047726679530374..comments2024-01-30T05:22:06.674-08:00Comments on A Majority of Two: We've Done It Again, We're Number One ...Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-79894960612994824532009-06-20T07:39:32.053-07:002009-06-20T07:39:32.053-07:00You have convinced me that Vancouver should go on ...You have convinced me that Vancouver should go on my places to visit list. It's a pretty long list.<br /><br />I'm a little sad to discover that <i>The Economist</i> is charging $200 for the full version of that report. I'd have been really interested to look up some of the places that I have lived.Nose_in_a_bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154323912093068113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-27930476233020224942009-06-13T09:15:48.141-07:002009-06-13T09:15:48.141-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Susan English Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661766173970296173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-74201955103168379332009-06-13T04:14:28.713-07:002009-06-13T04:14:28.713-07:00I'd love to see vancouver...I'm not surpri...I'd love to see vancouver...I'm not surprised that Australian cities are up there...Sydney is gorgeous. Often people remark that canadians and aussies are similar to in that they are down to earth. Perhaps the great living conditions have something do with our attitudes - one can be more relaxed when day to day life is smoothLidiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15840077520454952965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-70349847335141366582009-06-12T06:50:29.093-07:002009-06-12T06:50:29.093-07:00Livable...I think, but both are fine. My husband ...Livable...I think, but both are fine. My husband went to Vancouver on business and said it was the most beautiful place he has ever been. I am so sad that I have never been there. It is on my 'things to do list" though.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373560689980768576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-89670067738702066712009-06-12T02:20:51.019-07:002009-06-12T02:20:51.019-07:00Congratulations...you are so lucky so live in the ...Congratulations...you are so lucky so live in the beautiful city...nomorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115872534623500806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-50028422531550369782009-06-12T00:32:08.971-07:002009-06-12T00:32:08.971-07:00BTW it is livableBTW it is livablethe walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-65210317755797898072009-06-11T22:47:37.945-07:002009-06-11T22:47:37.945-07:00woho go Australia : ) I love Perth, I love Sydney ...woho go Australia : ) I love Perth, I love Sydney and Melbourne too. But.. I would have thought Cost of Living would be a critical category for an economist to rate cities with... the cost of living in cities in Australia is said to be much higher than rural towns. I live in a semi rural area so I love my big back yard and cheaper groceries etc. Not sure if I could ever live in ANY city.. despite all their good points ..<br /><br />: DRollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101008396166469404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-50986495319597089822009-06-11T18:14:15.494-07:002009-06-11T18:14:15.494-07:00I'd write it without the E. Canada ROCKS! I w...I'd write it without the E. Canada ROCKS! I want to move to Canada.Deedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171030223413480117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-64007740549662761282009-06-11T17:50:33.750-07:002009-06-11T17:50:33.750-07:00but will you let us Southerners in? I love Vancouv...but will you let us Southerners in? I love Vancouver and do wish I lived there.Ruth W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02872826558388096728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-30244127873940406352009-06-11T15:45:39.886-07:002009-06-11T15:45:39.886-07:00Jo,
I have spent time in Hartland NB,PEI and Nova...Jo,<br /><br />I have spent time in Hartland NB,PEI and Nova Scotia and found them wonderful. I'll have to try something on the west coast soon. Vancouver sounds great!<br /><br />CarlCarlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09751363280115223716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-86031021629284950772009-06-11T12:37:23.469-07:002009-06-11T12:37:23.469-07:00Congratulations Jo! You live in a gorgeous city!! ...Congratulations Jo! You live in a gorgeous city!! "Livable or liveable - one is just a variant - either is correct although some dictionaries do not have it as an entry and certain spell-checking programs will pick it up as an error. :-pPaula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-81071815825984161642009-06-11T12:11:30.359-07:002009-06-11T12:11:30.359-07:00i think its livable.....
i think Sydney is gr8 pl...i think its livable.....<br /><br />i think Sydney is gr8 place!!<br /><br />i love Canada and Aus!! i wish to visit that place onceSwethahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399105855566223566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-9879179522135132542009-06-11T10:46:39.400-07:002009-06-11T10:46:39.400-07:00Hmmmm. Any software engineer jobs up there for hub...Hmmmm. Any software engineer jobs up there for hubby? We are definitely coming for a visit this summer.Essiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076813063073036018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-25962353209753450762009-06-11T09:04:47.142-07:002009-06-11T09:04:47.142-07:00I think it is "liveable" and yes, I am s...I think it is "liveable" and yes, I am sick of hearing you blog and boast about how wonderful it is to live in Vancouver. But mostly, i am sick that I am not there to boast of it to others! :)Lone Grey Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892067644551128013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-78006271743157409542009-06-11T08:40:02.977-07:002009-06-11T08:40:02.977-07:00With the amount of rain we've been getting aro...With the amount of rain we've been getting around here, I'll be living on lake front property soon. :-( I don't think I can take another gloomy cold day this month. <br /><br />--Mary EllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-62094623767186530122009-06-11T07:36:56.824-07:002009-06-11T07:36:56.824-07:00Interesting post, Jo. And reminisce of our email ...Interesting post, Jo. And reminisce of our email conversation. France, #1? Did not know that. <br /><br />I've always wanted to go to Vancouver to experience the beauty, culture and food. Food? What types of food is Cananda known for besides beef? <br /><br />sorry, my brain is just skipping all over today. I have adult ADA this morning!!!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04787912254932077059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-75826751590748619942009-06-11T06:37:58.266-07:002009-06-11T06:37:58.266-07:00I think I might have to put Vancouver on the list ...I think I might have to put Vancouver on the list of places I need to see - I'll bet I can convince my hubby that we should go...The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-91243454774428954602009-06-11T06:23:36.615-07:002009-06-11T06:23:36.615-07:00Congratulations. It gives one a very sweet feeling...Congratulations. It gives one a very sweet feeling of pride to live in a place acclaimed by the whole world.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-28328143734058250222009-06-11T06:16:12.450-07:002009-06-11T06:16:12.450-07:00Congratulations! The U.S. could learn so much from...Congratulations! The U.S. could learn so much from our northern neighbors.Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164710166536703533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-4862362505139751822009-06-11T04:49:47.693-07:002009-06-11T04:49:47.693-07:00Liveable/livable: both correct and acceptable.
I&...Liveable/livable: both correct and acceptable.<br /><br />I'd certainly love to sample the delights of Vancouver. Sadly, for me, 'tis a wee bit too distant.<br /><br />Went for a stroll around my ex-boss's grounds yesterday. Mellerstain House is the home of the 13th Earl of Haddington and his lovely family. Had a nice chat with them whilst wandering thru their gardens.<br /><br />Situated in the glorious Scottish Borders it's a lovely Robert Adam mansion. I've lived in one of Lord H's cottages for longer than I've stayed anywhere else in my life thus far. Superb area. <b>www.mellerstain.com</b> is worth a look.PhilipHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811831703263176415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-63292325186129528952009-06-11T04:48:16.263-07:002009-06-11T04:48:16.263-07:00I've never been a city person myself, but Vanc...I've never been a city person myself, but Vancouver does sound like a city that one could live very comfortably in. I will have to visit someday.<br /><br />(According to the spellchecker on this site livable is the correct spelling, and spellchecker is not a real word.)Alissa Grossohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701189791875707920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-70203301481784891592009-06-11T02:15:05.703-07:002009-06-11T02:15:05.703-07:00I always loved living in Vancouver and used to go ...I always loved living in Vancouver and used to go to Spanish Banks and Kits beach with my little girls. But we always looked forward to trips to Stanley park, because they had pony rides, the aquarium and a miniature train for them to ride.<br /><br />My Concise Oxford says that both are okay: livable is a variant spelling of liveable. :-) Have a good weekend Jo! Sharon.Canarybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597325686945512447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-71455027527566526942009-06-11T02:12:38.931-07:002009-06-11T02:12:38.931-07:00That's it you've convinced me JO. I am pay...That's it you've convinced me JO. I am paying for an advertisement to let all of the people leaving Detroit know that VC is the place to be.<br /><br />It may improve our ranking on the list and also give another city a chance at Number One.<br /><br />(just kidding I wouldn't do that to anywhere...well Dallas maybe)the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-35771242192046022162009-06-11T01:39:24.360-07:002009-06-11T01:39:24.360-07:00Go Canada and Australia!
(But really Sydney is MU...Go Canada and Australia!<br /><br />(But really Sydney is MUCH superior to Melbourne.)<br /><br />Liveable, IMO ... but I never argue with the Economist.<br /><br />Cheers from wonderful Sydney and good on you, Vancouver.CShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17408780205283572496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-38931150561552111802009-06-11T01:07:10.678-07:002009-06-11T01:07:10.678-07:00Yes it is lovely here. But ... Number One? I'm...Yes it is lovely here. But ... Number One? I'm doubting that those living at hastings and main would agree ... also those who regularly depend on translink would likely dispute this too. It's unfortunately becoming no-so-number one, as we become more and more imprisoned by the olympics.<br /><br />I lived near kits beach, and its lovely there, too. I have a friend with an apt overlooking english bay and its gorgeous. But ... i resent the way that officials here are trying desperately to shove the homeless and drug problems under the rug and out of site in preparation for the olympics. Its really pathetic.roxanne s. sukhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424834424208118694noreply@blogger.com