I'd have read your next book even if you'd become a Canadian. I have a lot of respect for Canadians. They've repelled, by my count, seven American invasions--or four, depending on how you feel about Fenians--not even counting tourists. Most nations give up and adopt chewing gum, game shows and foreign aid after just one or two.
Smothering your phone with a pillow, though. That's a serious offense in the Information Age, however often I myself have been tempted. My advise would be to plead "not guilty" to digicide, claim the phone struck first, and hope at least one member of the jury receives as much spam in a week as I do.
I lived in Canada for some years and became a citizen. I now visit yearly. In an effort to stop me returning they changed the rules just before a visit some years ago. If you are a citizen ,despite no longer residing in Canada, you now have to travel there on a Canadian passport. Sadly I did not know this until I was checking in……
A somewhat helpful * booking in man ( I’m sure that is not what was he really known as) said it had happened a lot and I could email the Canadian embassy and renounce my right to live there. Hopefully before the gate closed. Well we tried with emailed forms pinging back and forth. But I missed the flight and was just contemplating how to get my husband to collect me when permission to fly and acceptance of my promise not to invade , or reside, pinged in. I rebooked for next day ( visiting BFFs so no chance I wouldn’t go) and booked into hotel opposite , marched to bar and ordered a large G and T ( 11.00 am)
*Turns out I could have asked for temporary permission to enter without forgoing any rights but oh well. The
So now not sure if my citizenship has been revoked or just my right to live there……
However if a certain Orange Idiot does invade Canada it won’t be a problem because they will all move back here
Jodi, I sooo empathise with your closing comment. Happily, I can take recourse in the world you have created for us - I'm listening (again!) to the Time Police series, on Audible. Love Jane!
I guess it depends if you like lots of snow really.
I do but I suspect I would soon miss Norfolk too much, big wide skies and little hills that turn out to be bigger than you think..don’t believe Noel Coward, and getting the budgies there would be a problem.
I'd have read your next book even if you'd become a Canadian. I have a lot of respect for Canadians. They've repelled, by my count, seven American invasions--or four, depending on how you feel about Fenians--not even counting tourists. Most nations give up and adopt chewing gum, game shows and foreign aid after just one or two.
Smothering your phone with a pillow, though. That's a serious offense in the Information Age, however often I myself have been tempted. My advise would be to plead "not guilty" to digicide, claim the phone struck first, and hope at least one member of the jury receives as much spam in a week as I do.
Good luck,
Robert
I lived in Canada for some years and became a citizen. I now visit yearly. In an effort to stop me returning they changed the rules just before a visit some years ago. If you are a citizen ,despite no longer residing in Canada, you now have to travel there on a Canadian passport. Sadly I did not know this until I was checking in……
A somewhat helpful * booking in man ( I’m sure that is not what was he really known as) said it had happened a lot and I could email the Canadian embassy and renounce my right to live there. Hopefully before the gate closed. Well we tried with emailed forms pinging back and forth. But I missed the flight and was just contemplating how to get my husband to collect me when permission to fly and acceptance of my promise not to invade , or reside, pinged in. I rebooked for next day ( visiting BFFs so no chance I wouldn’t go) and booked into hotel opposite , marched to bar and ordered a large G and T ( 11.00 am)
*Turns out I could have asked for temporary permission to enter without forgoing any rights but oh well. The
So now not sure if my citizenship has been revoked or just my right to live there……
However if a certain Orange Idiot does invade Canada it won’t be a problem because they will all move back here
You should follow the advice of Max, Elinor and Amelia Smallhope "it's always better to know"
Jodi, I sooo empathise with your closing comment. Happily, I can take recourse in the world you have created for us - I'm listening (again!) to the Time Police series, on Audible. Love Jane!
Sorry, couldn't see beyond the tears🤣🤣😭
You are welcome any time to come visit/live here in Canada. It is a great country and we would love it if you came!!!
Canada would be lucky to have you, but you need to stay here, You’re ours 🇬🇧
I always thought Canada was super difficult to get into, but I suppose if you have an independent income it might be easier. But please don't go!
I wish you had answered! I'm sure they wanted you, who wouldn't? But all things considered, home is probably best.
Brilliant! 😂
I guess it depends if you like lots of snow really.
I do but I suspect I would soon miss Norfolk too much, big wide skies and little hills that turn out to be bigger than you think..don’t believe Noel Coward, and getting the budgies there would be a problem.
Canada does seem quite civilised in many ways, except for their winters.
But, Jodi, if you emigrated, we would not see you as often here, and that would be a Bad Thing.
AHHHHH but then she would be closer to the US and I would get to see our illustrious author. Just sayin’ for a friend.