[QUOTE=Raymapleleaf;127826]hi we are moving to calgary does it take a long time to get used to the long winters we heard it takes five years ? or you move but we like calgary a lot
and think we we be o.k (praying)


Long and cold. My brother in law who has lived in Calgary for 30 years wrote to tell me they had a snow fall last week -- at the end of April! Several years ago, my sister told me it snowed on July 1st -- an extremely rare event, but still just the fact that it could happen! The last time I visited Calgary in winter was about 14 years ago when the temperatures went down to - 42 C.

How long it takes you to get used to it depends entirely on the individual. Most Canadians will tell you that you need to get involved in winter activities. I lived there for 38 years (born in Northern Ontario) and could never get used to it and so moved to L.A. then Mexico and now am in Costa Rica. But all of my family is in Canada and many, many friends and they wouldn't live anywhere else despite the weather.

When you budget for your move, make sure you include the cost of good boots, heavy winter jackets, sweaters galore, mittens, hats (known as tuques), scarves and anything else that will keep you warm -- oh, and don't forget a block heater to keep your car engine warm overnight or you won't be able to start your car in winter mornings.