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Originally Posted by kr4l
^yeah, but you live in Kamloops..
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I don't know who you were addressing this to, but I'll assume it's me since I posted the Kamloops property.
Vancouver is done. It is no longer the city that I grew up in and around. It's become nothing more than a haven for foreign money. The mountains are full of selfie taking hipsters, while every service and opportunity we have is oversaturated. The rinks are always full. You can't ride the seawall without hitting a homeless addict, or a confused tourist. But worst of all, you can't afford to raise a family or live like we used to. I was fortunate to grow up on a nice property in a nice area. Whereas my kids have friends who live in high density, where crime and drug use are rampant.
When I went to Kamloops I was met with open spaces, polite people, and a great climate. I am an outdoorsman. I like to ride bikes, I like to shoot guns, and I like to have the freedom and space to enjoy these things. You can no longer do any of my passions in the lower mainland without running into trouble.
So consider that anyone who doesn't subscribe to the
"lifestyle" of Vancouver living just doesn't feel at home here anymore.
I don't look like this.
So I'm completely fine with going to a place where I can fit in.