So your living in Melbourne, Vancouver is similar with respect to the immigration policy; however our beaches are nothing in comparison. Come to think of it there is some boat building companies out in Richmond which is a Van suburb. They do some quality work out there. Yeah, the lifestyle is a little different out here, but hey there's some great snow boarding a 15 minute drive from downtown. Yes, the cold bites, but just bring some solid rain & winter gear and the city really lights up in later spring & summer.
Yeah, I'm suppose to get together w/ my Aussie buddy and he's gonna school me on the AFL rules etc and with the impending NFL lockout this sounds like something else to look forward to.