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Scrambler · 06-02-2008, 03:38 PM

Some slightly uninteresting news, but I've decided to share this with my fellow CP'ers. Patrick aka Scrambler has officially moved back to Calgary after a 3 year stint on the West Coast.

I have to admit that I quite enjoyed living in Vancouver, everything from the climate, the green grass, the North Shore Mtns, the ocean, Whistler, music scene (Commercial Drive), pubs in Gastown, cheering on the Flames in GM Place, etc. etc. I suppose I could go on and on. When it really comes down to it though, this is where I belong. I never would have realized that without leaving though, so I'm glad I did.

Though some may find it hard to believe, the cost of living is still considerably cheaper than Vancouver. I sold my 474 sq ft condo in East Van for $228K and bought a 700 sq ft condo in Bankview (near 14th St and 17th Ave SW) for $185K. Work wise, it turns out that I the job I am best at is working in the travel business. Alberta is easily the most lucrative market in the country for that industry and there just isn't that much competition here (yet).

I went through some tough times in the past year in Vancouver, car accident, 24hr driving suspension (seperate incidents), bad relationship break-up, career plunging into oblivion, and many other 'bad luck' incidents. All these were factors in me running back to the city I grew up in.

To the Flames Nation in the Lower Mainland, keep it you guys! I was enormously impressed and proud of how many Flames fans are out there and how unafraid they were to show their Red on game days and throughout the season. I got to know a few of you and I'm sure we'll stay in touch.

Lastly, sorry about this long-winded posting. Just thought I would share this 'life-changing decision' with all of you.

06-02-2008, 03:38 PM	#1
Scrambler One of the Nine Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 福岡市 Exp:	Back in Alberta! Some slightly uninteresting news, but I've decided to share this with my fellow CP'ers. Patrick aka Scrambler has officially moved back to Calgary after a 3 year stint on the West Coast. I have to admit that I quite enjoyed living in Vancouver, everything from the climate, the green grass, the North Shore Mtns, the ocean, Whistler, music scene (Commercial Drive), pubs in Gastown, cheering on the Flames in GM Place, etc. etc. I suppose I could go on and on. When it really comes down to it though, this is where I belong. I never would have realized that without leaving though, so I'm glad I did. Though some may find it hard to believe, the cost of living is still considerably cheaper than Vancouver. I sold my 474 sq ft condo in East Van for $228K and bought a 700 sq ft condo in Bankview (near 14th St and 17th Ave SW) for $185K. Work wise, it turns out that I the job I am best at is working in the travel business. Alberta is easily the most lucrative market in the country for that industry and there just isn't that much competition here (yet). I went through some tough times in the past year in Vancouver, car accident, 24hr driving suspension (seperate incidents), bad relationship break-up, career plunging into oblivion, and many other 'bad luck' incidents. All these were factors in me running back to the city I grew up in. To the Flames Nation in the Lower Mainland, keep it you guys! I was enormously impressed and proud of how many Flames fans are out there and how unafraid they were to show their Red on game days and throughout the season. I got to know a few of you and I'm sure we'll stay in touch. Lastly, sorry about this long-winded posting. Just thought I would share this 'life-changing decision' with all of you.