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Oh but I suggest doing ONE day at Epcot for a nice dinner and to eat at the Japan pavilion. It is SO good!

I'd stay away from the Canadian Pavilion though. It's somewhat cheesy.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-18 16:14:00

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Thats why fast passes are your friend.

We usually go in August and it SUCKS because its so freaking hot. I don't really like Disney but its fun to bring your kids when they're small.

What's a "fast pass?" The last time I was at a Disney theme park was in 1993.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-18 11:59:00

I have to question going during the summer. Not only will it be packed (like Jill said), but the heat and humidity in Florida can be awful. Imaging standing outside, in that high heat and humidity, waiting on line for 30 minutes at a time with people running around all over the place.

Personally, I prefer March.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-18 11:49:00

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Ok, so the closing on this new house is becoming a headache! Inspection came back, some repairs needed, offer is still not 100% my fiancé is dealing with that.... In the meantime...

My lease expires here June 1st...so I need to be out, my fiancés place is a small 1 bedrm condo, which will never accom all of us...so I have decided to take my son to Florida foe a couple of weeks, until everything is in order back home.

The Disney site is so confusing! Anyone been there with small kids? My son is 5 years old. So many attractions, where do we want to be?

Is there a Disney call centre? Lol'! Also, my mom cannot walk long periods. I wonder if perhaps they rent out scooters? Like the elderly type.

I plan on doing 3-4 days Disney, then a few days at Nickelodeon Hotel (anyone been there?) then perhaps scoot over to St Petes and spend a week on the beach.

Any feedback from people who have been or live there would be appreciated!

I plan in driving down (I know LOL, I'm a road trip gal) so I will book everything individually...

Thanks guys!

Can this be left in Camadian forum for my Can friends to help me out? Thanks guys!

Again sorry for typos, multi tasking on iPhone and tread LOL!

I've never been to Disney World with small kids (don't have any), but I've been there several times.

The best attraction really depend on what the kids like. Do they enjoy fast-paced rides or slower ones?

For me, I really enjoy Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom, but mostly, I like Epcot Center. That seems more interesting to me, although many of the rides are "better" in the Magic Kingdom.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-18 11:38:00

Tim Horton's in Rhode Island

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clam chowder.. mmmmmmmmm no one makes it like Timmys... crusty roll.. mmmmmmm

I can't eat clam chowder (at least not the New England variety) after having seen "Fight Club."

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-20 18:50:00

Tim Horton's in Rhode Island

I don't get it. Tim Horton's is like a slightly upscale McDonald's. Their food is "okay" at best and their coffee is nothing special. I've tried it (in Canada) and it's so-so. I've had much better both in the U.S. and in Canada.

My wife doesn't understand what's so "great" about Tim Horton's either. She'll only get coffee from them if we're out somewhere and she's desperate.

If I'm going to a coffee shop, I'd much prefer Second Cup or Blenz. Actually, there's a fantastic little coffee shop near us called Cornerstone.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-20 01:39:00

Wondering if the drive to Canada is worth it this weekend...

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I mean I could find something to do and I always love going home...now the traffic does suck on long weekends but I live in West Jersey so most of it is all centralized in the tri-state area and I practically live in PA so it's not so bad by me.

I just saw my parents because they looked after my house while I was in the Dominican. But I haven't seen my brothers in awhile and could use seeing them. I guess I just miss the sights.

I'm looking to do it again July 4th weekend only because while I have vacation days left for the year, I just spent a weeks worth of vacation and I doubt by boss is going to let me take days off any time soon. So I'm looking at having to drive down two weekends in the next few months just to see my friends and family and stuff.

I decided I will go. I just asked my boss to leave early on Friday so I should get their Friday at about 9pm.

Good decision! Do you ever consider flying, if you can get a good price? If I'm only going for 2-3 days, I'll fly and drive when I'm staying longer. Or are you taking the doggies?

I don't know if flying would be any quicker. The actual flight would be, but there's a lot more involved (as I'm sure everyone here already knows).

Driving to the airport: 30 minutes to 1 hour (depends on traffic and distance)
Arriving at airport in time for an international flight: 2 hours
Boarding plane: 40 minutes
Waiting for late people to board at the last minute: 10 minutes
Sitting on runway: 10 minutes
Flight: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Sitting on runway waiting for plane to connect with terminal: 10 minutes
Standing up in plane as everyone attempts to rush out first: 5 minutes
Waiting in line for Customs: 20 minutes
Going to baggage pickup and grabbing bags: 20 minutes (only if checking luggage)
Going to the bathroom: 5 minutes
Waiting for family to pick you up or getting a cab: 5 minutes
Going to family member's home or a hotel: Unknown variable.

So yes, flying can be somewhat faster, but far more hassle and expense. You might as well drive.

Unless you have flying down to an artform! I used to leave my bf's place in Queens at 5:30 a.m. and be sitting at my desk at work in downtown Toronto by 9 a.m. Way faster than driving. But then again, I did have certain location advantages... but it is possible.

Plus there are a lot of unknown variables in driving too - traffic, waits at a gas station, bathroom breaks, line at the border (I've waited at the border 3 hours before, both ways)... so 8 hours could turn into 10 just as easily.

That is very true. I think I just dislike airports.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-20 11:13:00

Wondering if the drive to Canada is worth it this weekend...

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QUOTE (thetreble @ May 20 2009, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Good decision! Do you ever consider flying, if you can get a good price? If I'm only going for 2-3 days, I'll fly and drive when I'm staying longer. Or are you taking the doggies?

Edited by DeadPoolX, 20 May 2009 - 10:47 AM.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-20 10:46:00

Frustration towards marriage -- any help, opinions, relief?

I agree with Trailmix and SomberCat.

I don't believe he's attempting to back out or that he has second thoughts. However, it's a fact that immigration can -- and often does -- place some unusual strains and time tables upon us. In a perfect world, we could take our time (like anyone would within their own country), but given the reality of visas, it's simply not possible.

It sounds like he wants to be with you, but if the situation had permitted it, he would have preferred dating and living together first. There's nothing wrong with that. I think he'd make it known if he wanted to call the whole thing off. Doing this isn't easy -- it takes work, time and money. He'd only go through with it if he wanted to be with you.

Both my wife and I would have preferred delaying our marriage so we could simply date. Doing so over a week or two here and there is not representative of "normal dating." You see your SO during a vacation time period -- not when he or she is stressed, working, sick or whatever. When you're together for one or two weeks every so often, you're doing fun things without the worry and hassle of real life issues.

Having said that, my wife and I know we wanted to get married and be with each other. Sacrifices were made, but it's proven worth it.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-20 18:45:00

The internet and you

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So those of you that met your hubby or wifey online, I have a question... it's not like a normal blind date where you can just meet up for coffee, then go home after.... how do you plan meeting an online love for the first time? I know if I told my Mom, I'm going to PHL to meet a guy I met online for the weekend, she probably would have freaked out! Not about meeting him online, but spending the whole w/e with the guy if we never met before.

Maybe I don't understand the question, but... how is planning to visit someone you've met online differ from someone you've met briefly in real life? You still need to plan the visit, finances, get a passport, get through customs, etc. It's really no different from any other long-distance trip.

How is meeting someone you've known and spoken to online any worse than visiting someone you've met for maybe a couple of days in real life? If anything, you've probably spoken more with the individual online (since you couldn't do a whole lot else). In both cases, you're visiting someone you don't really know. It's certainly no worse than a blind date.

I didn't say it was worse than meeting someone you know. It is different, not WORSE from an average blind date, meeting someone in your local town and then going home after. When meeting the person for the first time, in a new country, I was just curious of the logistics of it all. Where do you meet, stay, etc. You're in a different country so if it doesn't work out or you don't 'click' you can't go right home.

When I wrote "worse" I was using it in the context of "more difficult." My fault -- I probably didn't make that clear.

I guess I don't see how it's much different from visiting someone in another city. Sure, you don't have customs to deal with, but overall, the same situation occurs. You have to figure out where you're staying, what you're doing, where to meet, etc. It's easier to go home (once again, no customs), but it's still a hassle and an expense.

Technically speaking, if you're visiting someone in another country you can turn around and go home. It's rare that there are no flights at all or you can't change your flight time and date. It'll cost, of course, but it's usually doable. If you've driven there, it's even easier.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-22 13:40:00

The internet and you

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DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-22 13:17:00

The internet and you

I don't think I'm a whole lot different online than off. Even when playing online games, I'm rarely different than I am in real life. Half the time there's no chance to talk in an online game unless voice chat is available. Try typing while engaging in combat.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-21 13:36:00

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This makes me realize just how much I miss the United States. Canada's good and everything, but I really do miss the U.S. as it's my home and everything I knew was there. As some have said (only in reverse), even if I get Canadian citizenship, I'll always be a~~n American~~ texan and damn proud of it.

fixxored

Good call! When someone asks me where I'm from, I rarely say the "United States." My usual response is "Texas!"

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-21 01:29:00

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You can look me up. I should be Amanda Deo on there. (yes that is my real first and last name. no big deal.)

Deadpool-she was joking. you gotta learn to take a joke, sir.

It wasn't even 9AM for me! I'm terrible in the morning...

Does your morning go from 6AM to 5:59AM?

Hell no. It's 6AM to 5:55AM. Can't be grouchy all the time!

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-20 15:21:00

QUOTE (thetreble @ May 20 2009, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You can look me up. I should be Amanda Deo on there. (yes that is my real first and last name. no big deal.)

Deadpool-she was joking. you gotta learn to take a joke, sir.

It wasn't even 9AM for me! I'm terrible in the morning...

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-20 14:39:00

QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 20 2009, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

DON'T SOIL OUR THREAD! GO MAKE ONE OF YOUR OWN DPX!

You're joking, right?

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-20 10:59:00

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-20 10:55:00

car imported :)

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going to keep it short and sweet - tho I could write a novel on what I went thru to get my car imported
first - they boarder in Detroit filled out the wrong ppwk for my car, he was a n00bie filling out ppwk, so I can't be that upset
so I get here...

call the tax office and they tell me all the stuff I need to do
1) go to the Austin airport and have customs fill out the RIGHT ppwk, Hs7 I think it was called
2) go to any police station and have a VTR 68-A filled out by them (they run a VIN check)
3) get insurance
4) get state inspection
5) bring all ppwk to Tax office and get title transfer and plates
ohh and there is more paper work at the tax office to fill out - btw - you can get it even if you don't have your SNN yet - I just had to fill out another paper for that.

I finally got it all done yesterday!! =)

I still have a lien on my car - I didn't tell Honda I was importing it (going to play dumb if they ever call me) but everything went thru
I am going to continue to make payments on my car - I have 15 payments left
I could technically pay it off now if they force me, but I am only at 1.9% finance - so meh, I will leave it for now.

The tax office said they are sending my title (ownership) to Honda Canada and that they will send it back to me when it's paid off
not sure if that will happen - but I will request a letter from them when it is paid off so I can go back to the tax office and get them taken off and get a new title

so now my Canadian car has those crazy Texas stickers in the window and Texas plates - yay =)

I moved my car from Texas to BC. Canada made importing the car a real hassle, but to be fair, it seems that's true the opposite way too.

The worst part for me was that BMW Canada kept insisting I needed a "letter of recall" from them and they were going to charge me $500 simply for the letter. I got that letter for FREE in Texas. Fortunately, RIV accepted the letter from Texas, even though BMW Canada said they wouldn't.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-20 11:12:00

Potato Chips in Sandwiches

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I think they sometimes view chips as a french-fry substitute or something. In England they often put chips in sandwiches and/or eat them on the side as part of the meal too. I see lots of people in teh US eating chips as part of their meals as if they are a food group. Wierd!

You mean, chips aren't a standard snack - aka food group - in Canada?? Really? Wow. I leanred something new! Pringles are the best!

we eat chips in Canada too ...lol

No you don't. There are no chips in Canada! Ever. Never have been. It's a conspiracy, I tell you!

Okay, I KNOW there are chips in Canada... my favorite chips come from there... ketchup chips!!!

I guess, by my statement, I meant, that sandwiches and chips are not a typical combo? Or even with burgers, hotdogs, etc.?? What you're saying here is making things my fiance' said make more sense... I thought I was just hearing him wrong. So, for as much as Americans eat chips for snacks, us eating them with/in/on sandwiches/burgers/etc. is the part that's different. He alluded to that fact once... but I thought I misunderstood him.

Kinda like we eat ranch dressing with our buffalo wings. It's my understanding that doing that is not a typical Canadian way of eating wings. lol

I was joking.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-24 11:23:00

Potato Chips in Sandwiches

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You mean, chips aren't a standard snack - aka food group - in Canada?? Really? Wow. I leanred something new! Pringles are the best!

we eat chips in Canada too ...lol

No you don't. There are no chips in Canada! Ever. Never have been. It's a conspiracy, I tell you!

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-23 12:17:00

Potato Chips in Sandwiches

I've put Pringles (or other potato chips) inside my sandwich. It adds a little "crunch" and tastes better than using celery.

I used to get weird looks from my parents when I'd actually dip potato chips in ketchup. They thought that was weird, but I figured it was a potato product (like french fries) so why not have it with ketchup?

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-22 13:23:00

Would this be a bad idea?

Something to consider when hyphenating your last name is that some businesses may have difficultly handling it. For instance... some credit card companies won't allow hyphenated surnames and there can be tons of problems with airlines (none of which have bothered to update their computer systems to accommodate hyphenated names).

You'll also be referred to by your husband's name more often than the full hyphenated name. That won't be a knock against you or your maiden name, but most people find it easier to work within traditional guidelines. That and many can't think beyond what they're accustomed to.

There are few problems overall, but some areas of life might get more complicated. My wife hyphenated her surname and so far, there haven't been any issues. Of course... we're in Canada and I think hyphenating last names is a more common and accepted here than in the United States. I could be wrong, but that's my impression.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-25 18:41:00

Western Union to acquire Custom House

I don't know if this has been posted already, but Western Union is buying out Custom House. Here are the details straight off Custom House's own website.

I don't know how this might affect Custom House (if it does at all) since it'll be under the Western Union banner. I just know from experience that WU is a real pain to deal with. From what I've heard about CH, it seems like a good company. I've recently thought about using it myself, but if it's been taken over by WU, I'm not so sure I will.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-26 22:44:00

Memorial Day

QUOTE (JillA @ May 26 2009, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think it's typical for stores to exploit any holiday, just for advertising purposes and draw in more customers. It doesn't matter if said holiday has nothing to do with furniture, etc. it's just a marketing ploy.

Or companies in general. Look at the commercialization Hallmark's done to holidays like Christmas, Easter, Halloween and Valentine's Day. It's rare for a holiday to keep its original meaning nowadays. It's all about selling something or another.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-26 15:33:00

Weird food combinations

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If your snot looks like cheese curds you should really get that checked out.

That just brought back a memory...

When I was at McDonald's as a little kid, I remember a lady walking by me with a french fry up each nostril.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-26 16:01:00

Weird food combinations

Maybe I'm alone in this, but I think poutine is disgusting. I've had it and although I tried to give it a fair shot, it's just gross. Whose bright idea was it to combine french fries, gravy and cheese? It doesn't help matters that the cheese resembles little clumps of snot.

As for weird food combinations... my brother has everyone beat. He likes to make sandwiches consist of both of apple sauce and horseradish together. That's it. No meat or cheese or anything else. His sandwiches make poutine seem edible.

Edited by DeadPoolX, 26 May 2009 - 03:38 PM.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-05-26 15:38:00

why do people not listen when you try to give them good advice? VENT

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I'm not questioning any of you. I do find it difficult to believe, but not because I think anyone is lying. I merely find it difficult to believe that so many lawyers would suggest a route that's not only illegal, but one that wouldn't net them any money. That's what doesn't make sense to me.

That's because you're American.

Yes... I guess the reason I'm thinking logically and not attacking others here (despite what some may believe) is simply due to being an American. Thank you.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 16:10:00

why do people not listen when you try to give them good advice? VENT

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I'm not quite sure how saying "that doesn't make sense" equates to "you're lying." Completely different ideas.

Your actual words were "I find that a little difficult to believe." That statement is generally acknowledged to mean "You're lying."

Edited by DeadPoolX, 01 June 2009 - 04:06 PM.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 16:06:00

why do people not listen when you try to give them good advice? VENT

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You know, you're right.

I'm lying to you....

That's exactly what I was thinking.... "No. She's lying.

Sorry, DP. That's how you came across.

I'm not quite sure how saying "that doesn't make sense" equates to "you're lying." Completely different ideas.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 15:59:00

why do people not listen when you try to give them good advice? VENT

QUOTE (domegirl1978 @ Jun 1 2009, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Well I don't know what to tell you Deadpool except to say that we asked immigration lawyers who are friends of ours, who our parents know and lawyers that our friends know. And when we just asked them whether we should do the K-1 ourselves or what our options were they told us to do it the illegal way and adjust from within the U.S.

They were not about to make any money off of us knowing we were going to do the paperwork ourselves whichever route we took and we told them that whether we did K-1 or K-3 or another option, WE would definitely do it.

So if you still find this difficult to believe I don't know what to tell you. Its what we were told. And I'd say at least 3 of my friends were also told this by lawyers and guess what they did? Got married and adjusted within the U.S.

My fiance works with no less than 5 people who also between Feb. 2008 and this month also married in the States and adjusted illegally on advice from counsel. So I don't know what to tell you. But I'm the only one who decided to take the legal route for the most part. And very happy I did.

I believe you. I just think it doesn't make sense, but then again, sometimes life doesn't.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 15:28:00

why do people not listen when you try to give them good advice? VENT

QUOTE (thetreble @ Jun 1 2009, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You know, you're right.

I'm lying to you....

Did you ever think that not ALL people are out there to get into your pocket?

We're talking about lawyers here.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 15:26:00

why do people not listen when you try to give them good advice? VENT

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I'm not even going to bother recommending an immigration lawyer. They basically all say the same thing. My fiance and I asked 13, yes you are reading right THIRTEEN immigration lawyers that we knew what route to go and 12 of the 13 said for me to just cross the border and adjust my status from the U.S.

And just to say, half these lawyers were American and half were Canadian and they basically all told us to go the illegal route. So its not even worth wasting my breath over.

I find that a little difficult to believe. Why would a lawyer suggest you do that when he or she could make money off you doing it the legal way?

Because they are that dumb. I called up lawyers too who told us the same thing. ie. just go and live there and all will be well.

That still doesn't make any sense. If they're immigration lawyers, they'd want you to see them. Whether or not they could actually help is another discussion entirely. But seeing as they'd make money off your case, it would be to their benefit to do it legally.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 15:22:00

why do people not listen when you try to give them good advice? VENT

QUOTE (domegirl1978 @ Jun 1 2009, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I find that a little difficult to believe. Why would a lawyer suggest you do that when he or she could make money off you doing it the legal way?

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 15:07:00

why do people not listen when you try to give them good advice? VENT

I think she should have a consultation with an immigration lawyer. Whether or not she uses him is irrelevant. After talking to a lawyer, she may realize that you're right and take the entire process more seriously. I know most people on here are against the use of immigration lawyers, but even so, they often seem more "official" than the average poster on VJ.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 13:43:00

USC Husband and Canadian Citizenship for him?

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Everyone here is well aware of my problems with the Canadian government.

I've noticed that the Canadian government is just as confused as the American government. For instance, I've gone back and forth with CIBC and Autoplan and each time I get contradicting information. Neither one knows what the other is doing and therefore, will say one thing while the other says something else.

Actually... that's how it's been for me with every section of the Canadian government so far. No one knows their a$$ from their elbow. Each department gives information that's either contradictory to another or just wrong.

Uhhh yeah, it's the government! Do you expect any less from any government

Not really.

Oh and get this: Canada Post apparently came by earlier today. I wouldn't have known this, since they didn't bother to buzz our apartment. They simply left a notice on our mail slot (they couldn't open it up) telling us we need to pick it up at the nearest depot.

Fortunately for us, a Canadian Post depot is about five minutes away. However, the point is that they couldn't even be bothered to buzz us.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 14:06:00

USC Husband and Canadian Citizenship for him?

Edited by DeadPoolX, 01 June 2009 - 02:01 PM.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 14:00:00

Driving in America

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The US interstate system is amazing, though. I never fail to be impressed by the number of rest areas and the cleanliness of them. And they're always well cared for and usually quite scenic. Kudos to that.

You wouldn't say that if you've seen the last rest area on the highway from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Only two words needed to describe it. Feces everywhere!!!

Ever notice that there will often be ONE shoe just laying about on the freeway? I once saw a mattress flopped over the shoulder.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 15:49:00

Driving in America

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QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 1 2009, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (thetreble @ Jun 1 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

But, I've noticed that here, for example, merge lanes onto highways fall short of decent and you have short merges with people not knowing whether to speed up or slow down. It's very frustrating and causes lots of accidents.

Not only that, but they also have exits on the same lane as the short merge lanes! So now you have people trying to merge in AND out.

From a transportation, roads management, etc. prospective, the US is far behind many countries (including Canada) in various areas of road construction and signage.

I can't say I agree. Tons of areas in Vancouver have little-to-no signs or indication of what street you're on. I will say that the freeways are well marked, however.

As for road construction... well, that's tricky. It really depends how large the city is, what the overall population is at and what the taxation levels are. In the U.S., taxes are generally much less than Canada. So if you have a large city with lots of people, but less taxes drawn in, then you won't be able to keep up all the roads.

That's not so bad, really. I often thought they should rename Houston to "Construction City." Streets were always under construction! Drove me nuts.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 14:58:00

Driving in America

I find driving in Vancouver ridiculously frustrating. Sure, Highway 1 is easy, but try going downtown or worse yet, remaining unable to make u-turns! I hate that so much.

Driving in Houston was a lot easier for me. Of course, I also knew the streets and where to go at what time of day, too. Btw... Texandian, that picture (of the traffic) looked like it was near the 610 Loop. Never go there. Ever. The Loop is crazy. I much prefer I-10, I-45 and Beltway 8. The latter is a lot easier with an EZ Tag as well.

DeadPoolX

Male

Canada

2009-06-01 13:56:00