I am moving back to Canada! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 01:46:09 am
content: So, 8 years in Chile. I have learned so much. One thing I learned is that the only way to get anything at a reasonable price is to go to ebay or other Chinese sites. Then I wait for 2 to 3 months. Now I will be able to get cheap parts and surplus stuff again! Yay!.

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 01:51:12 am
content: Welcome back to what is essentially the weenie hut version of the USA.I joke I joke. Sounds neat.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 02:11:43 am
content: Quote from: TwoOfFive on March 07, 2018, 01:51:12 amYou mean the weenie hut version of South Canada?

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 02:14:53 am
content: Quote from: Mr. Scram on March 07, 2018, 02:11:43 amhttp://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/096/570/762.jpgTim

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 02:21:11 am
content: Quote from: T3sl4co1l on March 07, 2018, 02:14:53 amThey forgot the most important one. Mexicanada!

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 02:21:59 am
content: Where about's?

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 03:07:29 am
content: It looks like near Guelph Ontario.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 03:13:31 am
content: Quote from: Lightages on March 07, 2018, 03:07:29 amWill you need a blood transfusion with glycol after Chile ?

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 03:14:50 am
content: Quote from: tautech on March 07, 2018, 03:13:31 amNo just lots of single malt. My wife will miss the cheap good wines here in Chile though.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 03:15:45 am
content: Quote from: Lightages on March 07, 2018, 03:14:50 amIs that a nice way of saying your wife is an alcoholic?

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 03:17:59 am
content: Quote from: Lightages on March 07, 2018, 03:07:29 amWrong end of the country

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 03:21:27 am
content: Quote from: Mr. Scram on March 07, 2018, 03:15:45 amNah, just that Chile has good wines for cheap. And Chilenos like their wine!

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 03:33:33 am
content: Quote from: Mr. Scram on March 07, 2018, 03:15:45 amThey both are !Good luck Lightages !

author: JoeN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 05:58:07 am
content: Canada makes me chuckle. I don't know why. But I like Timbits.

author: imidis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 06:15:01 am
content: Welcome back in advanced. Hmmm, 8 years.

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 06:26:02 am
content: My EE prof was from Chile, he could not get used to static electricity, it freaked him out. You will miss the humidity, lol

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 08:20:50 am
content: Quote from: floobydust on March 07, 2018, 06:26:02 amActually where I live in Chile is the driest desert in the world. Where I am going it only gets dry in the middle of winter.

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 10:37:47 am
content: Quote from: floobydust on March 07, 2018, 06:26:02 amI live in New York (and not in the part of New York you're thinking of)The humidity is bullshit high in the summerand stupid dry in the winter.It's not fun either way.

author: The Soulman
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 10:45:28 am
content: Quote from: T3sl4co1l on March 07, 2018, 02:14:53 amAlmost spilled my coffee.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 11:23:08 am
content: Quote from: T3sl4co1l on March 07, 2018, 02:14:53 amHmm. I didnt realise that Canada is an actual separate country. I was under the impression that it is just part of the British commonwealth, and they sing "God save the Queen" in their anthem.OK, jokes aside. Have fun. Get ready to reverse culture-shock. Yes it is a thing and actually it could be more surprising than you think.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 11:54:54 am
content: Quote from: Lightages on March 07, 2018, 03:21:27 amIndeed, we import a lot of Chilean wine here (and it's still not badly priced!).Tim

author: richnormand
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 08:12:45 pm
content: Quote from: Lightages on March 07, 2018, 08:20:50 amAnything to do with the telescopes in the Atacama desert by any chance?They employ lots of EEs in addition to scientists.Lots of Canadian connections there.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2018, 11:01:38 pm
content: Quote from: richnormand on March 07, 2018, 08:12:45 pmSeeing as you asked, yes and no.I came to Chile the first time in 2009 to do some video spots for Discovery Channel. I went to ALMA, the VLT and also did a spot on astronomy tourism in Chile. I fell in love with the skies and the clean air and decided to move here. During my time here I did some work with OASIS HD, MSNBC, History Channel, and some others. I also produced the video shown at the official inauguration of ALMA in March 2013.Most of my time here has been in astronomy tours and public education with ALMA. I had a brief time as a technician at the Atacama Cosmological Telescope.I have also run a solar energy installation company here. This is the best place for solar energy in the world. The problem is that the locals don't trust outsiders and also only look at price, nothing else. An example, a woman asked me for a quote on a system based on her requirements in her new house. Lights, TV, Satellite, etc... She had shown me a "kit" that local company was selling that was barely adequate to run some lights and run a computer. I told her she needed something 3 times as expensive. When I had finished her quote I called her many times but she ignored me. One day she finally answered and told me she had purchased the kit. I said "I told you that it wouldn't work for you" and she said "It doesn't matter, it is what I want to spend". That is the attitude here.So with the ups and downs here I was wondering what was my next step. Then I received a job offer in Canada I cannot refuse. My Chilena wife is adventurous and so we go. I am excited for her new adventure.But to keep this on topic in electronics; I am happy to be able to just browse around surplus electronics shops, to deliveries in a day instead of months, and be able to buy electronics at normal prices again. I might even go dumpster diving!

author: AlfBaz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2018, 01:24:56 am
content: So, does this mean a change in your avatar?

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 08, 2018, 01:29:11 am
content: Change my avatar? Why? I will still have Chile in my veins. I will also still speak Chileno Spanish and have a Chilena wife! I will change my country flag but the avatar stays!Edited 6 times for spelling errors, too much pisco!

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2018, 03:44:01 am
content: Good luck in your new journey!

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2018, 03:34:15 pm
content: QuoteWhy not Import some good Wine from Austria? How many Bottle do you need?

author: JorgeRamos1
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 10, 2018, 07:14:30 pm
content: so true i buy all my stuff from ebay and chinese

author: JohnMc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 11, 2018, 08:18:11 am
content: Wish you a safe move home. I am going to be away less then 8 months. Can't think of the shock of 8 years. When you get settled take a trip to KW and visit KW surplus. Have not been to the main store in over a decade but the local satellite to me has interesting stuff. The main store used to be a goldmine of good stuff.