WCS From Canada, joined Apr 2007, 255 posts, RR: 17 Posted (3 years 7 months 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 2195 times:
Hi all,
While I was not very active on the forum lately, I’m glad and proud to announce that I moved from France to Canada.
My main address is now in Montreal, Quebec. This long time project turns to real. We are so excited to relocate ourselves in Canada!
Some of you guys know that I’m also involved on a photos oriented website as an Editor (non aviation, see my profile). I was pretty busy with that lately.
I meet quite a few members so far (In Zurich, Barcelona, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta and even Anchorage, to name a few); I can’t wait to meet the local around Montreal.
See you all fellow Canadian members around YUL or elsewhere in Canada!
Now that is interesting I've been in Vancouver almost 2 years ago for the first time. Just an amazing city. I was blown for sure. And for the records, WA state is on my top 5 in the USA. The only problem around is, guess what, the rain! I come from an ultra wet region in France. Last winter, it was almost rainy across the season. I can't stand the rain anymore For my own good I gave myself a shot in Winnipeg last winter. Man THAT was cold! That's being said, one can safely bet I will spend some in BC in the future.
Time will tell I guess. I truly love Montreal, just like Toronto and Vancouver.
LTU932 From Germany, joined Jan 2006, 13864 posts, RR: 51 Reply 4, posted (3 years 7 months 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 2094 times:
Good luck trying to speak French in Canada. From what I've heard rom other francophone Canadians is that they tend to speak a slightly different kind of French, one that tends to cause irritation when spoken in France.
WCS From Canada, joined Apr 2007, 255 posts, RR: 17 Reply 5, posted (3 years 7 months 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 2089 times:
Quoting LTU932 (Reply 4): Good luck trying to speak French in Canada
It's truly not a matter of chance. The gap is obvious, but I have no problem whatsoever speaking French here in Montreal or anywhere in Quebec. It's true that we don't share accent neither wild expressions or bad words in general. One has to understand that it's basically the same in France between North and South. The gap is obviously larger between France and Quebec.
One thing that still amazed me is the way fellow in Quebec could switch between French and English seamlessly during a conversation. These people are truly bilingual. Now maybe that's the reason why some guys in France feel some irritation
Connies4ever From Canada, joined Feb 2006, 3857 posts, RR: 13 Reply 7, posted (3 years 7 months 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 2009 times:
Quoting LTU932 (Reply 4): Good luck trying to speak French in Canada. From what I've heard rom other francophone Canadians is that they tend to speak a slightly different kind of French, one that tends to cause irritation when spoken in France. Wink
Go to Acadia (basically eastern & northern New Brunswick/Nouveau Brunswick) .. they proudly speak 'real' French there, not the joual patois du Quebec. Not that I mind that, either.
N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25852 posts, RR: 79 Reply 9, posted (3 years 7 months 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 1938 times:
Quoting LTU932 (Reply 4): Good luck trying to speak French in Canada. From what I've heard rom other francophone Canadians is that they tend to speak a slightly different kind of French, one that tends to cause irritation when spoken in France.
Its not so different that mutual comprehension is impossible. Certainly not like Deutsch and Schweizerdeutsch. I speak "real" French and the biggest thing I noticed is that the Quebecois speak more slowly and in that O-Key player rhythm.
Mangeons les French fries, mais surtout pratiquons avec fierte le French kiss
ManuCH From Switzerland, joined Jun 2005, 2971 posts, RR: 51 Reply 11, posted (3 years 7 months 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 1907 times:
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Quoting LTU932 (Reply 4): Good luck trying to speak French in Canada.
One part I really loved of my vacation in Montreal was their French. I usually hate French (as spoken by French or Swiss people), but I felt really at ease in Quebec, because of the accent similarities their French shares with US English. They're less uptight and more relaxed if compared to "the original" on this side of the pond. It's only a bit hard to understand some things in the beginning, but you get used to it after a week or so.
You should come to Toronto. The dark side / the evil ones
Thanks! Toronto is an amazing city. I was lucky enough to visit it some years ago and keep great memories flying from downtown airport to Ottowa (with Jazz at that time). I may raise some flags there, but I find Toronto somewhat similar to Vancouver as for urban layout. Have not idea as far mentalities and way of life are concerned, still
Quoting ManuCH (Reply 11): I usually hate French (as spoken by French or Swiss people),
Well, I feel very confortable with fellow swiss francophone members as a frequent ZRHmeet visitor
Quoting Airstud (Reply 12): Isn't it better to say, "Montréal, Québec?"
You are absolutetly right there but I still have some troubles with my brand new computer there. Granted, I'm an IT specialist but man, it's a pain in the neck to switch from French keyboard layout to an US one after years of 'fast typing' . The new one is not French Canadian, it is English/US. No accent whatsoever, om any key. Have to combine keys. argh ...
Airstud From United States of America, joined Nov 2000, 1860 posts, RR: 1 Reply 14, posted (3 years 7 months 1 day ago) and read 1833 times:
See, I spent about 10 minutes doing the "Insert symbol" thing (I use openoffice Write; not Micro$(# anythign) and I keep a little text file called "Accents" on my desktop at all times. Its entire contents are:
é ß ñ
á é í ó ú ý
à è ì ò ù
â ê î ô û
ä ë ï ö ü
Á É Ó Ú
æ ç ß ñ
Æ ð
å š ÿ
¢ ½ ¼ ¾
¡ ¿
...that way when I need an accent I just double-click the file, find, cut and paste.
Radarbeam From Canada, joined Mar 2002, 1310 posts, RR: 5 Reply 16, posted (3 years 7 months 21 hours ago) and read 1796 times:
Quoting WCS (Reply 3): Hey pal, thanks, appreciate it. From which part of France do you come from?
I grew up and lived for 16 years in Dunkerque (59). Moved to Montreal back in 96 and still love it!
Quoting WCS (Reply 8): Do you guys have any advices as far as aviation is concerned? Spotting area around YUL, good place to look trafic, ... you know, that kind of stuff ?
There's quite a few good spotting places around YUL. Pittfield St along HWY 13, 55th Avenue, Chemin St Francois is another good one. Hit me up by email or visit yulaviation.com for more info.
Vio From Canada, joined Feb 2004, 1286 posts, RR: 9 Reply 17, posted (3 years 7 months 2 hours ago) and read 1735 times:
Welcome to Canada! It's good to see fellow Europeans move here, especially from Western Europe. Montreal is a nice place, especially if you speak French. Personally I enjoy the warmer climate, such as Vancouver... so like someone else said... We'll be waiting for you
Hey, if you're ever in Vancouver though, send me a message. I'm glad to show a fellow A.netter the city... and maybe we'll go up for a spin in my plane (well... I'm not the owner, but I do get to fly it.... )
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N229NW From United States of America, joined Sep 2004, 1850 posts, RR: 36 Reply 19, posted (3 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 1672 times:
Quoting WCS (Thread starter): Canada, Here We Come! (Moving From France To Quebec
Oh, all you French lefties threatening to leave and go to Canada if Sarkozy was elected...
And you will be more than welcome! I figure that I'm toasted as for European meets this year, but you never know ... Still have quite a few flying blue miles to burn before moving to * alliance
Airtrainer From Belgium, joined Aug 2003, 1519 posts, RR: 13 Reply 22, posted (3 years 6 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 1591 times:
Wait, I'm almost 100% sure you wouldn't mind flying YUL-ZRH to join the annual meet, this would also change from your usual BIQ-LYS-ZRH routings, right ?
Quoting WCS (Reply 21): And you will be more than welcome!
That's very kind, I will try to do my best to find something... With two trips to the US and Asia already booked I think 2010 is going to be exciting
WCS From Canada, joined Apr 2007, 255 posts, RR: 17 Reply 24, posted (3 years 6 months 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 1569 times:
Quoting Airtrainer (Reply 22): Wait, I'm almost 100% sure you wouldn't mind flying YUL-ZRH to join the annual meet
You're of course right. Next Summer is unclear as for the meet by itself as far as I know due to the closure of the dock. We will see.
Quoting WildcatYXU (Reply 23): So, beer in February? (that's when I plan to visit our La Salle plant next)
Absolutetly. Message me a couple of days before, I will be glad to meet you!
Raphael
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25 Airtrainer: I hope we'll be able to do something, even an unofficial meet So, how are your first days in Canada ? Hope everything is ok mate ! JF
26 WCS: Well, time will tell as far as meeting are concerned ... It will be somewhat ironic for me now to spend my holidays in Europe. I haven't had any week
27 CurtisMan: Bienvenue au Canada! Always great to have people move to our amazing country. I was born/raised in Montreal but live in Alberta - another great provi
28 Vaporlock: Welcome to Canada, eh? You will love living in Quebec... it is a beautiful province. Vaporlock
29 WCS: Thanks! We are glad and proud to join Canada ... Message me if you are in town, schedule permitting ... Hey, appreciate it, thanks! WCS
30 Frequentflyer: WCS: From one French expat to the other: Welcome to North America -- beautiful here, under all climates. Pat
31 HAWK21M: Congrats.....Lets see some pics of the new place. regds MEL.
32 CF105Arrow: Bienvenue a Montreal, You may also want to take a look at www.yulaviation.com, you will get to meet all Montreal spotters. Cheers/Sam
33 WCS: Absolutely agree! There is no place in North America I don't want to re-visit again. none. And I saw quite a few with usa-picutres.com, see my profil
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