Just Moved to Calgary

kick · 10-29-2007, 10:17 PM

So I just moved myself from Lethbridge to Calgary on the weekend. I'm living just west of the old Chidlren's Hospital. My office is in Mission (right across from Joyce on 4th and kitty corner to Earls Tin Palace for those familiar), so I commute through Mount Royal instead of down 17th. Talk about a lovely little drive. Lots of E90s in Mission, too. Not to mention the $100k+ toys you see every 10 minutes or so.

Anyway, hello.

sparkyg · 10-30-2007, 02:04 PM

Looks like everyone on Cowtown is out driving around looking good.

Hope it goes well down there, enjoy driving the longest parking lot in Canada...err the Deerfoot

sparkyg in E-town

kick · 10-30-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkyg

Looks like everyone on Cowtown is out driving around looking good.

Hope it goes well down there, enjoy driving the longest parking lot in Canada...err the Deerfoot

sparkyg in E-town

Luckily I don't have to venture out onto the Deerfoot 500 - everything I need is within a few blocks of work/home. I only have a 4KM commute, so that's wonderful.

soamazin · 10-30-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkyg

Looks like everyone on Cowtown is out driving around looking good.

Hope it goes well down there, enjoy driving the longest parking lot in Canada...err the Deerfoot

sparkyg in E-town

Pothole free.

EdmBimmer · 10-30-2007, 10:52 PM

I lived in Calgary for 2 years.

And I hated it. All because of the Deadfoot. I moved back to Edmonton and it is no better, but at least my commute to work is 10 mins versus 45 mins in Calgary.

Plus, the Henday is mostly compete, and when I have to go to meetings in Nisku/Leduc it makes it a lot easier.

CalgaryX3 · 10-31-2007, 08:06 AM

Welcome to Calgary. I've lived here for 15 years now, and while I've seen the city go through some major changes in the past decade, I'd still consider this a much nicer city to live in comapred to other large North American centres.

Having grown up in the U.K. however, the same cannot be said of the drivers. The majority of Calgary drivers are set in their pioneer-esque, prairie ways, and have a rough time driving in any other lane other than the passing lane at or below the speed limit

Asif

aspiring335 · 10-31-2007, 12:05 PM

I lived in Calgary on and off for five years or so. I don't think it can match Vancouver for quality of life, but the people were generally great, fantastic climate for business, and the drivers certainly aren't as bad as those here, or the ones in Toronto.

Not sure why people are so down on the commuting time. Like every other large city, there are plenty of inner city areas that mean your commute is five minutes, not 45. And even with the longer commutes, it's not even close to the hell 905ers go through getting into downtown Toronto.

sparkyg · 10-31-2007, 02:18 PM

Calgary...Full...No Vacancy.

The town has seen incredible growth, If E-town has 10 000 more people I guarantee Calgary has 20 000. So much more white collars business and associated services. Head offices.

Plus, no major bedroom communities besides Cohrane I guess. E-town has St Albert and the Park to absorb more people and cars.

Drivers in Alberta aren't nearly as bad as BC. To many right lane jammers. They have screwed up roads over there.

At least we're getting ring roads. Henday is a huge change for the roads up here.

kick · 10-31-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkyg

Calgary...Full...No Vacancy.

The town has seen incredible growth, If E-town has 10 000 more people I guarantee Calgary has 20 000. So much more white collars business and associated services. Head offices.

Plus, no major bedroom communities besides Cohrane I guess. E-town has St Albert and the Park to absorb more people and cars.

Drivers in Alberta aren't nearly as bad as BC. To many right lane jammers. They have screwed up roads over there.

At least we're getting ring roads. Henday is a huge change for the roads up here.

Don't forget Okotoks or Airdrie.

sparkyg · 10-31-2007, 02:29 PM

I guess so on those two but they are a longer drive than basically the city limits like up here.

I guess commuting from Airdrie is something people do. It would be like driving from Camrose living out here, kinda long.

mekeni · 10-31-2007, 05:02 PM

Welcome to cowtown... I guess I am one of the few who likes deerfoot.

10-29-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
kick Private 3 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 1985 E28 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lethbridge/Calgary iTrader: (0)	Just Moved to Calgary So I just moved myself from Lethbridge to Calgary on the weekend. I'm living just west of the old Chidlren's Hospital. My office is in Mission (right across from Joyce on 4th and kitty corner to Earls Tin Palace for those familiar), so I commute through Mount Royal instead of down 17th. Talk about a lovely little drive. Lots of E90s in Mission, too. Not to mention the $100k+ toys you see every 10 minutes or so. Anyway, hello. __________________ Zooloo Tickets - Premium, hard to find concert & sports, event tickets. Suite 200 - 2312 4th Street SW (kitty corner to Earls Tin Palace, above Second Cup) 403.244.0102
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,522 Posts Drives: work truck Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	Looks like everyone on Cowtown is out driving around looking good. Hope it goes well down there, enjoy driving the longest parking lot in Canada...err the Deerfoot sparkyg in E-town
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EdmBimmer Lieutenant 33 Rep 403 Posts Drives: '10 X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (5)	I lived in Calgary for 2 years. And I hated it. All because of the Deadfoot. I moved back to Edmonton and it is no better, but at least my commute to work is 10 mins versus 45 mins in Calgary. Plus, the Henday is mostly compete, and when I have to go to meetings in Nisku/Leduc it makes it a lot easier. __________________ In the Garage '10 E70 X5d Alpine White LOADED UP - '10 EVO X Wicked White RIP '08 BMW E60 535i - '06 BMW E90 330i - '05 Acura EL - '98 Honda Prelude - '99 Audi A4 - '02 Honda Civic - '06 Nissan Xterra
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CalgaryX3 Captain 169 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i / 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada iTrader: (0)	Welcome to Calgary. I've lived here for 15 years now, and while I've seen the city go through some major changes in the past decade, I'd still consider this a much nicer city to live in comapred to other large North American centres. Having grown up in the U.K. however, the same cannot be said of the drivers. The majority of Calgary drivers are set in their pioneer-esque, prairie ways, and have a rough time driving in any other lane other than the passing lane at or below the speed limit Asif
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aspiring335 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 2019 G05 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I lived in Calgary on and off for five years or so. I don't think it can match Vancouver for quality of life, but the people were generally great, fantastic climate for business, and the drivers certainly aren't as bad as those here, or the ones in Toronto. Not sure why people are so down on the commuting time. Like every other large city, there are plenty of inner city areas that mean your commute is five minutes, not 45. And even with the longer commutes, it's not even close to the hell 905ers go through getting into downtown Toronto. __________________ 2019 G05 40i (premium excellence, m-sport, 2VR), Tesla Model S 100D, Nissan Leaf SL Volvo XC90 T8, Subaru Outback, E84 X1 28i, E91 328i xdrive, 6MT, VW Touareg TDI, E90 330i, E46 325iT, MINI Cooper S (all retired)
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,522 Posts Drives: work truck Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	Calgary...Full...No Vacancy. The town has seen incredible growth, If E-town has 10 000 more people I guarantee Calgary has 20 000. So much more white collars business and associated services. Head offices. Plus, no major bedroom communities besides Cohrane I guess. E-town has St Albert and the Park to absorb more people and cars. Drivers in Alberta aren't nearly as bad as BC. To many right lane jammers. They have screwed up roads over there. At least we're getting ring roads. Henday is a huge change for the roads up here.
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,522 Posts Drives: work truck Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	I guess so on those two but they are a longer drive than basically the city limits like up here. I guess commuting from Airdrie is something people do. It would be like driving from Camrose living out here, kinda long.
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mekeni Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 242 Posts Drives: LCI E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cowtown iTrader: (4)	Welcome to cowtown... I guess I am one of the few who likes deerfoot.
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