tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147248105295963570.post6528259824545621528..comments2023-10-07T07:46:52.604-07:00Comments on Life On Our Ark: Betrayed by the weatherman!!Gypsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922931681078732535noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147248105295963570.post-78318491162415090162009-03-01T14:20:00.000-08:002009-03-01T14:20:00.000-08:00As I haven't actually landed the rig in the Lower ...As I haven't actually landed the rig in the Lower Mainland, and haven't dealt with living expenses, I will have to concede judgement without an experience base. <BR/><BR/>Locals would argue that, as we were both told, "We never get weather like this" so I really wouldn't know what the costs "usually" would be.<BR/><BR/>You are right though, fuel is definitely anywhere from 5 to 10 cents cheaper per litre or more on the Lower Mainland.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the balance of prospective. :-)Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922931681078732535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147248105295963570.post-91437322105206786542009-03-01T12:27:00.000-08:002009-03-01T12:27:00.000-08:00I'm not sure that I agree that the Okanagan is bet...I'm not sure that I agree that the Okanagan is better value than the Lower Mainland. Yes, they did get a lot of snow this winter, but since I've been here, the weather has been considerably better than what you've gotten. Rent might be nearly double, but heating and electricity costs are way down. Gas and groceries are also considerably cheaper (as is laundry *g*).Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477204159405707320noreply@blogger.com