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mnhtnbb

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5. It's a bit of full circle.

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 25, 2025, 08:08 AM

Aug 25

My father's family emigrated from the UK to Canada, then to the US in the late 19th Century. When my father was alive, he was still in contact with a cousin in Canada

This nephew also has an interest in genealogy and has traced the family roots, although I don't know how far back he's gotten.

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The brain drain hits my family. [View all] mnhtnbb Aug 25 OP

Congratulations to them. HeartsCanHope Aug 25 #1

It's a bit of full circle. mnhtnbb Aug 25 #5

I'm so glad this opportunity has come up for them. AllyCat Aug 25 #2

I have spoken to both my sons mnhtnbb Aug 25 #6

I know it's bittersweet, but I'm glad for your family. ariadne0614 Aug 25 #3

Yes, I get it. mnhtnbb Aug 25 #7

I finally understand what my parents' generation endured during WWII. ariadne0614 Aug 25 #18

Congratulations. I'm hoping when my son finishes his Ph.D he'll get put. NNadir Aug 25 #4

Good luck to him! mnhtnbb Aug 25 #8

We've discussed it. He's in a valuable field and understands several languages. NNadir Aug 25 #10

I have a friend who's been in France mnhtnbb Aug 25 #11

I worked for a French company for about 8 years. NNadir Aug 25 #13

He should go for it! mnhtnbb Aug 25 #16

I was looking at Zillow for Canada last night Johnny2X2X Aug 25 #9

Make sure to let your brother know it's his own fault he can't see his granddaughter regularly NickB79 Aug 25 #12

My son reported to me last night mnhtnbb Aug 25 #17

I'm happy for them, but it's also a loss for the nation. Heidi Aug 25 #14

Im in a doctoral program right now, Hornedfrog2000 Aug 25 #15

It's going to be a large club. North Coast Lawyer Aug 25 #19

Ireland sounds good womanofthehills Aug 25 #25

All my kids are dual US/EU citizens pfitz59 Aug 25 #20

If it weren't for Brexit, mwooldri Aug 25 #23

I took a tour of Cambridge this month stollen Aug 25 #21

Awesome popsdenver Aug 25 #22

Good luck to them :) mwooldri Aug 25 #24

Mixed feelings: While I am glad for your nephew and his wife, I bemoan the fact that we are LoisB Aug 25 #26

My daughter just left UNC for the UK RedDragon1973 Aug 25 #27

Good for them. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 25 #28

Good. H2O Man Aug 25 #29

I wish I had a way out. Initech Aug 25 #30