Favorite Things Now That You're in America?

[bluegreen 0]

Are you going to live in a van down by the river and eat government cheese?

I have not a clue what government cheese is. But living by the river sounds lovely!

Another favourite thing!....

Legal U-turns!!!!! Honestly, those things are the best thing since sliced bread. I must admit to being as confused as heck by them at first, because they're not legal in Canada. I wasn't quite sure how to do it... do you handle it like an intersection or what? But now I know to keep to my left and I won't have people hatin' on me. Yay for legal U-turns!!!!!

Yay for U-turns! I love doing these now.

[DeadPoolX 9]

Are you going to live in a van down by the river and eat government cheese?

I have not a clue what government cheese is. But living by the river sounds lovely!

Another favourite thing!....

Legal U-turns!!!!! Honestly, those things are the best thing since sliced bread. I must admit to being as confused as heck by them at first, because they're not legal in Canada. I wasn't quite sure how to do it... do you handle it like an intersection or what? But now I know to keep to my left and I won't have people hatin' on me. Yay for legal U-turns!!!!!

Yay for U-turns! I love doing these now.

Whoa, whoa, whoa... U-turns aren't legal in Canada? Is that all of Canada or just certain provinces?

[EmilyandJason 0]

I don't know about the rest of Canada, but I can't think of any place in BC where they are allowed.

I nearly pooped myself when DH pulled one here ... I thought he was just a really bad driver ... until I saw the signs in the US where its legal!

[Sprailenes 47]

the cracker barrel.

[Reba 2]

There are gated communities with 24/7 security in Canada, as well as areas where U-turns are legal.

[Krikit 1,164]

There are gated communities with 24/7 security in Canada, as well as areas where U-turns are legal.

Come on.... you know what I mean. Yes, the gated communities exist in Canada..... but very rarely do you see them. And if you do you can never hope to live there because you could never afford to. And ditto for the U-turns. Here, it's universal. There? Can't think of one single place I've been to in Canada that it's legal.... and I've travelled extensively.

[trailmix 77]

There are gated communities with 24/7 security in Canada, as well as areas where U-turns are legal.

Come on.... you know what I mean. Yes, the gated communities exist in Canada..... but very rarely do you see them. And if you do you can never hope to live there because you could never afford to. And ditto for the U-turns. Here, it's universal. There? Can't think of one single place I've been to in Canada that it's legal.... and I've travelled extensively.

I think my Husband will be liking ye olde U-turns - weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

I don't drive much anymore - I don't really like driving, never did actually.

[Krikit 1,164]

I think my Husband will be liking ye olde U-turns - weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

I don't drive much anymore - I don't really like driving, never did actually.

U-turns come in very handy as a new resident trying to find their way around. I do a lot of them.

Whaaaaat? You don't like driving? I LOVE to drive.

[trailmix 77]

I think my Husband will be liking ye olde U-turns - weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

I don't drive much anymore - I don't really like driving, never did actually.

U-turns come in very handy as a new resident trying to find their way around. I do a lot of them.

Whaaaaat? You don't like driving? I LOVE to drive.

Yeah it's just something that never really appealed to me. I didn't even get my license until I was like 22 I think. I was scared of parked cars at that point - so I taught myself to drive by driving around the block over and over.

I think it's winter driving that really put me off.

Edited March 1, 2008 by trailmix

[Krikit 1,164]

I was scared of parked cars at that point - so I taught myself to drive by driving around the block over and over.

I think it's winter driving that really put me off.

Yeah, cause they're so threatening. I just HATE when they jump out at you and yell "BOO". (You have no idea how funny that bolded bit sounds. )

[trailmix 77]

I was scared of parked cars at that point - so I taught myself to drive by driving around the block over and over.

I think it's winter driving that really put me off.

Yeah, cause they're so threatening. I just HATE when they jump out at you and yell "BOO". (You have no idea how funny that bolded bit sounds. )

[Emancipation 2]

My fav thing is my hubby.. hands down!!

[Melae 0]

About the sweet tea... My Grandmother makes awesome sweet tea. We're down south in Georgia, we like it too! All she does is heat water.. just to the boiling point but not quite boiling.. I think boiling it gives it a kinda flat taste.. but anyway, she puts her tea bags in the water and lets it steep. I guess depending on how strong you like it, you have to experiment a bit. She puts sugar in her pitcher and pours the hot tea over it.. stirs it all up and lets it cool.. Voila!

Also, she only heats a small pot of water so when it steeps its fairly strong, once the sugar dissolves you fill the rest up with water. I'd say about 2 cups of sugar to a gallon.. we like it sweet!

Hope it all makes sense.. us folks with ADD don't do the linear thinking thing

[sj5 4]

My husband

[Reba 2]

Come on.... you know what I mean. Yes, the gated communities exist in Canada..... but very rarely do you see them. And if you do you can never hope to live there because you could never afford to. And ditto for the U-turns. Here, it's universal. There? Can't think of one single place I've been to in Canada that it's legal.... and I've travelled extensively.

Personally I don't much like gated communities. Whether they're trailer parks or McMansions. They're all over the place in South Central Ontario, I used to see 'em all the time.

There are neighbourhoods all over Toronto where U turns are legal. And most other intersections in Ontario. Its only illegal if its posted as such.

From the Ontario Driver's Handbook:

Before you make a U-turn, check to make sure there is no sign saying not to.

To make a U-turn safely, you must be able to see well in both directions. It is illegal to make a U-turn on a curve in the road, on or near a railway crossing or hilltop, or near a bridge or tunnel that blocks your view. Never make a U-turn unless you can see at least 150 metres in both directions.

To make a U-turn, signal for a right turn, check your mirror and over your shoulder and pull over to the right side of the road. Stop. Signal a left turn and when traffic is clear in both directions, move forward and turn quickly and sharply into the opposite lane. Check for traffic as you turn.