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Fuzzy McGillicuddy · 10-05-2005, 11:59 PM

I'm a born-and-bred Calgarian and have lived here most of my life. I enjoy Calgary but there are few cities that are more beautiful than Vancouver on a sunny day. And like any other west coast community in Canada or the USA it sure has it's share of flakes. But there is also a different level of sophistication that Calgary either lacks or doesn't understand (I like to call it lack of pretention or a simpler way of life.)

My wife is from Lotusland (jeez I hope she doesn't think I'm suggesting she's a flake).

I agree about the humidity thing. Dry hands don't bother me, but I find it a lot easier to breathe on the coast.

I could do without the traffic congestion in Vancouver. Even in Calgary I'm fortunate to have a job that allows me to commute to work during off-peak hours.

I would still live in Vancouver under the right circumstances. I always have a good time when I'm there. But I would also miss Calgary a great deal.

10-05-2005, 11:59 PM	#18
Fuzzy McGillicuddy Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: up north (by the airport) Exp:	I'm a born-and-bred Calgarian and have lived here most of my life. I enjoy Calgary but there are few cities that are more beautiful than Vancouver on a sunny day. And like any other west coast community in Canada or the USA it sure has it's share of flakes. But there is also a different level of sophistication that Calgary either lacks or doesn't understand (I like to call it lack of pretention or a simpler way of life.) My wife is from Lotusland (jeez I hope she doesn't think I'm suggesting she's a flake). I agree about the humidity thing. Dry hands don't bother me, but I find it a lot easier to breathe on the coast. I could do without the traffic congestion in Vancouver. Even in Calgary I'm fortunate to have a job that allows me to commute to work during off-peak hours. I would still live in Vancouver under the right circumstances. I always have a good time when I'm there. But I would also miss Calgary a great deal.