Comments on: Progress Check.

By: Periapex

Periapex — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:07:56 +0000

Not a problem. It might be a little cold for you in the snow without clothes though…

By: fragileheart

fragileheart — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:24:57 +0000

I have become someone I’m not sure I recognise… I just noticed that you linked to me on this post. Funny thing is, I saw those photos on your flickr acct but didn’t think you would have used them in a post…

But I did want to say, the pleasure is all mine!! Any chance we can do some winter ones when it gets white around here?
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By: Periapex

Periapex — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:52:27 +0000

The Canadian system has never been great, as much as Michael Moore would have you believe, but it works much better for us than the american system does. Over here wait times are fairly long for things such as imaging services. For various reasons there’s also a shortage of physicians.

So I wouldn’t say that the system here was ever top notch, but I also don’t think it deserves the contemp that many of my fellow canadians give it. The grass is always greener elsewhere after all.

Speaking of Switzerland, our friend who lives in a major resort town, had to wait for over a month for an ultrasound because the closest clinic to her was closed for vacations. Haven’t heard of anything like that over here…

By: Rudy

Rudy — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:40:04 +0000

Interestingly enough there are Canadians who think Canada’s healthcare system is no longer top notch. In fact, they’re saying it’s downright awful now.

http://www.google.com/hostedne.....Gu_Z3KXoQw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo1RymX9GZc

I’ve also heard Europe is the place to be for the best healthcare, such as Germany or Switzerland. But I have to be prepapred to pay really high taxes (50%+).
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By: Periapex

Periapex — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:59:01 +0000

Funny enough I moved back to Canada from the States because I didn’t mind paying the taxes. Prior to both of my grandparents passing away, I’m not sure we could have provided the medical care they received were it not for the Canadian medical system. It’s not perfect, but it worked for us.

Photography can become expensive. Depends on how much of a gadget geek you are though. You’ve really got to hone your skills with what you have, then when you realize there’s a piece of equipment you keep needing that you don’t have, you’ll know what to purchase next. Let me know when you get closer to considering the purchase!

By: Rudy

Rudy — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:52:48 +0000

Hey, thanks for the kind words. Just calling it as I see it. I’m not into politics, but when it comes taxes, it became personal. So I have some strong views about it. I moved to the States to avoid paying exorbitant taxes. Definitely not looking forward to more tax burdens.

On a lighter side, I’m starting to like your photographs! That camera has certainly come in useful. My wife has given me the “go ahead” to invest in a D-SLR, but I’m not sure if I’m ready for another expensive hobby. I’m gonna keep an eye on your work and continue to learn from it.