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Harley Sailor said:
I'll have to keep my eyes open then.
I just hope it won't be raining too hard.
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I'll have to keep my eyes open then.
I just hope it won't be raining too hard.
Midget
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Well it was a pretty good turn out, and didn't get rained on too much. The fly by done by the SeaKing, Cormorant, Herc and 2 Hornets was impressive to say the least. Not to mention watching the Griffin land about 100 feet away from me.
The only down side was the fact that I couldn't give the 'Midget Salute' (moon) to the hippies, as there was a News camera on them when I was passing them. I don't know how many they showed on the News, but there was only probably less than a dozen of them there.
Harley Sailer, was that you walking around with the little dog that looked like Chinese food? ;D
I saw a couple top-hats there, but only one person had the hat and a biker vest.
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The only down side was the fact that I couldn't give the 'Midget Salute' (moon) to the hippies, as there was a News camera on them when I was passing them. I don't know how many they showed on the News, but there was only probably less than a dozen of them there.
Harley Sailer, was that you walking around with the little dog that looked like Chinese food? ;D
I saw a couple top-hats there, but only one person had the hat and a biker vest.
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Yes, that was me and Killer. I was hopping you would spot me. I had three friends spot me and come over to chat.
I sure was a great rally. I have a couple pictures and will post them when I can down size them.
Nice to see all the invited guests. The TV coverage was small but good. The only thing that really upset me was the Frenchman giving a TV interview during O'Canada.
I sure was a great rally. I have a couple pictures and will post them when I can down size them.
Nice to see all the invited guests. The TV coverage was small but good. The only thing that really upset me was the Frenchman giving a TV interview during O'Canada.
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I almost did, but I get in enough trouble without going looking for it. ;D
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Harley Sailor said:
I'm not sure exactly what he was doing, but I was a bit bothered by the folk that was getting all the young elementary kids worked up everytime Minister McKay spoke to the audience. I don't imagine it was intentional, but still ... he's the Minister of Defense at a rally for the troops for christsake. At least wait until he's done talking before getting them all rowled up.
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Hey all.
Yes I searched
I'm in the middle of my 3s course right now at Esq, and hopefully getting posted to HFX. I know the Hfx equivalent to Nelles is basically ABlock, but is there an equivalent to Bernays? Are they single occupancy rooms? How do I go about getting a room before I move?
Thanks
Yes I searched
I'm in the middle of my 3s course right now at Esq, and hopefully getting posted to HFX. I know the Hfx equivalent to Nelles is basically ABlock, but is there an equivalent to Bernays? Are they single occupancy rooms? How do I go about getting a room before I move?
Thanks
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Presuming you have DIN access, here's the Formation Accomodations website in Halifax:
http://halifax.mil.ca/N4MAT/N45/Accomodation/Template/index.htm
http://halifax.mil.ca/N4MAT/N45/Accomodation/Template/index.htm
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Yes I understand this is an old thread but only one I could find Nova Scotia specific and can't be construed as a necro post [Xp Anyhow after 4 years in South Africa am posted to Halifax this APS. Have never spent time in Halifax or Nova Scotia for that matter so looking to those in the know what to expect. Understand that taxes suck but any hints or pointers for living, insurance, where to live and how's the Biker community would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to hitting the Cabot Trail on my Indian Scout.
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Personally, I really liked Halifax. I worked on both the Halifax and Shearwater sides during my time there, and preferred Shearwater. PLD of $631/month meant about $180/pay take home after taxes above and beyond normal pay, but as you noted the provincial taxes are high. PLD helps take 'some' of the sting out of that.
Getting to work; depends on your actual location and where you decide to live. You could find yourself starting off working on the Hfx side, and then moved to the Shearwater side or vice versa and then its a bit of a PITA. Crossing the bridges can be frustrating at high traffic times. On the 'Dartmouth' side, there was lots of people living in the Cole Harbour/Eastern Passage areas.
There is lots to see and do in the big little city of Halifax and area. I know a few guys who were doing the biker thing, not sure about clubs and all that though.
Might help people weigh in if you knew where you are working, for thoughts on where to buy, etc.
Insurance; the best prices I could find was using The Personal Group.
Getting to work; depends on your actual location and where you decide to live. You could find yourself starting off working on the Hfx side, and then moved to the Shearwater side or vice versa and then its a bit of a PITA. Crossing the bridges can be frustrating at high traffic times. On the 'Dartmouth' side, there was lots of people living in the Cole Harbour/Eastern Passage areas.
There is lots to see and do in the big little city of Halifax and area. I know a few guys who were doing the biker thing, not sure about clubs and all that though.
Might help people weigh in if you knew where you are working, for thoughts on where to buy, etc.
Insurance; the best prices I could find was using The Personal Group.
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First, what job did you have in SA? I didn't even know we had posting in SA...
Anyways, Halifax is a great community. Maybe it's because it's the next major city in 10hrs away (Quebec city.. sorry NB), but everyone seems to feel like your neighbour. It's the "East Coast Feel" that you'll learn to recognize.
Traffic, on the other hand, SUCKS. You'll be driving to work and hear on the radio "no major traffic delays to report", but yet you're in bumper to bumper traffic. This is because bumper to bumper traffic is what is typical.The Halifax "peninsula" has only 5 routes in or out of it: 3 intersections of several roads and the 2 bridges, which end up becoming huge bottle necks.
If you hate dealing with traffic and/or long commutes, then I would definitely recommend carefully considering where you live. If you're going to be working in Halifax, and HATE commuting, then live on the peninsula. Halifax, I found, is very "patchy" when it comes to nice and not-so-nice areas. The south end is definitely nice, except near some of the student ghettos, and the North end is mostly ok, with some areas much nicer than others. So, you'll have to shop around, because you can find a nice place to live jut about anywhere on the peninsula. Clayton park is a really nice area, but it's just off of the peninsula, which means going through those bottle necks in the morning. If you're going to be working in Shearwater, then there are lots of options. Eastern Passage, Cole Harbour, Dartmouth, etc. There is still a lot of traffic but your commute will not be as long.
If you don't mind long commutes, then there is always Bedford, Sackville, Fall River and Waverly, and a whole bunch of other small communities surrounding Halifax.
As for motrocycling, there are a lot of great places to ride, especially the Cabot Trail. as for groups, a lot of guys on my ship were members of the Veterans UN-NATO club of Nova Scotia: http://www.veteransunnatons.org/who-we-are.
Also, taxes suck, insurance is great, DONAIRS DONAIRS DONAIRS.
Anyways, Halifax is a great community. Maybe it's because it's the next major city in 10hrs away (Quebec city.. sorry NB), but everyone seems to feel like your neighbour. It's the "East Coast Feel" that you'll learn to recognize.
Traffic, on the other hand, SUCKS. You'll be driving to work and hear on the radio "no major traffic delays to report", but yet you're in bumper to bumper traffic. This is because bumper to bumper traffic is what is typical.The Halifax "peninsula" has only 5 routes in or out of it: 3 intersections of several roads and the 2 bridges, which end up becoming huge bottle necks.
If you hate dealing with traffic and/or long commutes, then I would definitely recommend carefully considering where you live. If you're going to be working in Halifax, and HATE commuting, then live on the peninsula. Halifax, I found, is very "patchy" when it comes to nice and not-so-nice areas. The south end is definitely nice, except near some of the student ghettos, and the North end is mostly ok, with some areas much nicer than others. So, you'll have to shop around, because you can find a nice place to live jut about anywhere on the peninsula. Clayton park is a really nice area, but it's just off of the peninsula, which means going through those bottle necks in the morning. If you're going to be working in Shearwater, then there are lots of options. Eastern Passage, Cole Harbour, Dartmouth, etc. There is still a lot of traffic but your commute will not be as long.
If you don't mind long commutes, then there is always Bedford, Sackville, Fall River and Waverly, and a whole bunch of other small communities surrounding Halifax.
As for motrocycling, there are a lot of great places to ride, especially the Cabot Trail. as for groups, a lot of guys on my ship were members of the Veterans UN-NATO club of Nova Scotia: http://www.veteransunnatons.org/who-we-are.
Also, taxes suck, insurance is great, DONAIRS DONAIRS DONAIRS.
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The sucky part about where to buy/live is the 'posted to Halifax, work in Halifax then get moved to the other side of the harbour' later on.
I bought in Eastern Passage, but had to work on the dockyard some. When I worked Shearwater, I was 5 minutes from driveway to parking lot. When I had to go across the bridge, I planned on an hour in the morning.
I worked with a person who'd been on the dockyard side, but then got moved over to Shearwater, and she lived in Timberlea. Long sucky commute each way every day.
Overall, IMO definitely more pro's than con's. If it weren't for the provincial taxes I would likely retire someone in the area...
I bought in Eastern Passage, but had to work on the dockyard some. When I worked Shearwater, I was 5 minutes from driveway to parking lot. When I had to go across the bridge, I planned on an hour in the morning.
I worked with a person who'd been on the dockyard side, but then got moved over to Shearwater, and she lived in Timberlea. Long sucky commute each way every day.
Overall, IMO definitely more pro's than con's. If it weren't for the provincial taxes I would likely retire someone in the area...
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Cabot Trail, Ceilidh Trail, Sunrise Trail (starting in Antigonsih and heading around Cape George, then onwards) are three musts, if you ask me.
When I worked in the city (Burnside as well as Imperial and Ultramar sites), I lived in Brookfield out toward Truro. I'd be 40 minutes on any given day barring snowstorms and wrecks. I worked with guys living in the Lucasville or Prospect area who could be that much or more, depending. Between Lantz and Truro are some damned good prices to be had, if you don't necessarily require city living.
When I worked in the city (Burnside as well as Imperial and Ultramar sites), I lived in Brookfield out toward Truro. I'd be 40 minutes on any given day barring snowstorms and wrecks. I worked with guys living in the Lucasville or Prospect area who could be that much or more, depending. Between Lantz and Truro are some damned good prices to be had, if you don't necessarily require city living.
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thanks for the info guys. And yes Dimsum I am a meathead. Have been doing Embassy Security in Pretoria since 2012 and returning to Canada this APS. Believe my office is in Halifax, downtown area so looking to live in that area. Not going to purchase as not sure how long I will be in Halifax, 29 years in so pulling pin is an option if not happy. I did not realize Halifax received PLD.
so looking to rent a simple one two bed apartment close to work or even a small PMQ, needs are little just want a comfortable place to lay my head. As for the biking looking forward to exploring the East Coast, been riding SA for the last 4 years and has been fantastic but the heat can wear you down. Have my UN NATO Vets Patch and have attended many Rally's and Jol's (Day Parties) fun when a Afrikaner ask if I am really from Canada.
any other suggestions for bike insurance, internet/cable/phone would be appreciated.
Again Thanks all
so looking to rent a simple one two bed apartment close to work or even a small PMQ, needs are little just want a comfortable place to lay my head. As for the biking looking forward to exploring the East Coast, been riding SA for the last 4 years and has been fantastic but the heat can wear you down. Have my UN NATO Vets Patch and have attended many Rally's and Jol's (Day Parties) fun when a Afrikaner ask if I am really from Canada.
any other suggestions for bike insurance, internet/cable/phone would be appreciated.
Again Thanks all
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Wolf1412 said:
I am guessing that work would then either be in Windsor Park on the upper end of Windsor Street, or the location down off Hollis. Travelling would be easier from 'in' Halifax then, rather than having to cross a bridge.
If you want to stay in / close to the downtown area, the South End is quite nice and close to all things. The waterfront/pubs/restaurants, Point Pleasant Park, Metro Center (whatever it is called now), etc. It is also far enough away from most of the university student rental areas to avoid their goings-on.
PMQs are limited on the Hfx side but are very close to Windsor Park, a 2 minute walk kind of close IIRC. Most PMQs are over in Shearwater and that would mean doing the bridge if driving. I worked at a downtown location close to Hollis while living in the Shearwater Qs and used to bike to the Woodside Ferry terminal to get across in the spring/summer. Nice way to end the day taking the ferry back across.
There are a lot of different options for renting an apt in Halifax proper, it really depends how close to work and the downtown core you'd like to be.
Ref the attached pic:
- the red circle is the approx. area Clayton Park is located.
- the red square is the South End area.
- the red A is the Windsor Street work location.
- the red B is the approx. location down off Hollis Street.
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Wolf1412 said:
For interent cable/phone, you basically have only two options: Eastlink and Bell. At one point both were interchangeabl; however, which each of them has internet plans that are priced the same (i.e. a "basic" plan for ~$75, and "Intermediate Plan" for ~$90), Bell now offers internet that is way faster than east link for the same price. For example, right before I left, Eastlink's basic plan was $69.99 a month for internet that was 20mbps, while Bell's Fiber Op was $74.99 for 75mbps. almost 4x the speed for $5 more? Yes please!
As for TV and Phone, both offer packages where you get all three at a discount for the first couple months (usually around $99) and then it goes up to around $135 per month or more, depending on which packages you get.
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While we are on the topic of NS, how hard is it to re-sell a home in Halifax? Is it comparable to somewhere like Ottawa or Kingston? What about Greenwood? I'd assume it's a tougher market to sell in?
Are the taxes really that bad? Are we talking Quebec level taxes? I'm going to do some research but if anyone has a simple answer, it would be appreciated!
Are the taxes really that bad? Are we talking Quebec level taxes? I'm going to do some research but if anyone has a simple answer, it would be appreciated!
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If you're looking at real estate in Halifax, I suggest going to viewpoint.ca it's a free website that has all of the MLS listings, with a WHOLE lot more info. Create a free account (minor spam) and can even look at property taxes and sales history on houses, see what they bought for, sold for, etc. Pretty neat.
In terms of market? Well, selling a house out here is currently a slow process. We carrried 2 mortgages for 5 months, and were happy to sell when we did. There are still homes on the market from 2 years ago when we sold ours, and they're now selling for 50K less and still sitting there.
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In terms of market? Well, selling a house out here is currently a slow process. We carrried 2 mortgages for 5 months, and were happy to sell when we did. There are still homes on the market from 2 years ago when we sold ours, and they're now selling for 50K less and still sitting there.
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