We came to CANADA to feel happy (again). Did it work?

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    This week, we are in Nelson, BC, CANADA.
    And if that wasn't exciting enough, we are bringing you this podcast episode from the slopes of Whitewater Ski Resort!
    (I know. Just call us Mr and Mrs Cool. There's no stopping us once we get started...)
    After a year of immense loss (Liz's parents passing within six months of each other and saying goodbye to our beloved family dog), the Deacle family re-grouped and set off for a month in British Columbia, Canada, in search of some much-needed family time, happiness, love, conversation, and togetherness.
    To make this possible, they are house-swapping. They have traded their Skoda and lovely countryside home in Taranaki, New Zealand, with a family in Nelson, BC, and now have THEIR car and THEIR beautiful Canadian wooden house in the mountains for a month.
    So how is it?
    Did Canada deliver what Liz and Brian were looking for? Did Bri ever get to finish what he was saying? Why did Liz go up on the chairlift on her own and cry? And WHY aren't husbands born with psychic powers??
    PS: Listen to the end to find out x
    LOVE YOU GUYS!! HAPPY 2025!! 🎉🎉❤️🇨🇦
    xx
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 151

  • @ItsaDrama
    @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +17

    Happy 2025 lovely peeps!! 🎉❤ We wish you the most wonderful, calm, peaceful, loving year and hope it is everything you wish for. You are loved and treasured and mean the world to us. Big loves from Canada 🇨🇦❤ Liz and Bri xx

  • @lalitasingh9152
    @lalitasingh9152 8 днів тому +1

    House swaps great idea you two. Be blessed in beautiful British Columbia!

  • @treynolds94
    @treynolds94 11 днів тому +1

    The drive across Ontario is unbelievable one of the best drives Ive done yet. Also Ontario to PEI and Nova Scotia is easy second

  • @kerrytoby7041
    @kerrytoby7041 6 годин тому

    Thank you for bringing a ski mountain near Nelson BC. I live near Vancouver BC in Coquitlam. You are approximately 659 km away from where I live. You are both great! Big Canadian warm hug of happiness to you both.

  • @lesleyhughes3174
    @lesleyhughes3174 Місяць тому +10

    My niece, her hubby and two teens live there at Grouse Mountain. Have done for many years. Both born in Australia. ( My brother moved from NZ to Australia as a 21 year old ) I doubt they'll ever leave Canada. They love hiking, skiing, everything Canada has to offer. So pleased you are having this awesome month there 💌

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you, Lesley! It sounds like your niece and her family have found their perfect place. 😊❤️ Happy New Year my friend! Lots of love xx

    • @lesleyhughes3174
      @lesleyhughes3174 Місяць тому +1

      @@ItsaDrama Happy New Year 💖

    • @VP_A-Team
      @VP_A-Team 29 днів тому

      Do you mean North Vancouver Grouse Mountain?

  • @SandraSchemmer
    @SandraSchemmer Місяць тому +8

    Couldn’t help but laugh along with you. Thanks for such a positive video on B.C.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +1

      So glad it brought a smile to your face! 😊 Lots of love to gorgeous BC! ❤️🇨🇦

  • @clarejacobs8957
    @clarejacobs8957 Місяць тому +6

    It’s so lovely to see that mischievous glint coming back in your eyes Liz! I’m so glad you’ve all had the chance to spend some quality family time together. Happy 2025 to you all, and I hope this is a great year for your family. Lots of love from my family to yours. Xxx

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you, Clare, that means such a lot to me. Happy New Year, sweetheart 🥰 XX

  • @esetamorgan7978
    @esetamorgan7978 Місяць тому +5

    Happy new year Liz and Bri. So good to see you guys enjoying your holiday. Being together as a family definitely makes you guys grow even closer. Lots of love and laughter.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      It is a real tonic, my friend ❤️ Happy New year and thnak you for the lovely message 🥰 Liz and Bri xx

  • @jonathanfarquhar
    @jonathanfarquhar Місяць тому +9

    This is funny. I escaped the winter of BC to come to NZ for a month. Im enjoying the sunburn already. Enjoy the snow!

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +1

      Hehehe!! How funny!! Enjoy beautiful NZ in the summer, Jonathan, and Happy New Year! 😎🇳🇿🇳🇿

  • @eandjmum
    @eandjmum Місяць тому +3

    Loved hearing your thoughts Liz and Brian. Genius to use the chairlift time to podcast. So pleased it’s the break you both wanted and needed. Loved your thoughts at the end Liz. So heartfelt. Brian - your thoughts are heartfelt too - just in a different vein from Liz’s! Like is short and you’ve got choices. Enjoy the rest of your time in Canada 🇨🇦

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you, lovely Shireen, we appreciate you being with us (we have just recorded a private podcast episode talking more in depth about the way this trip has affected us and we can't wait to share it with you ❤️
      Happy New Year, our friend x

  • @berttroubleyn3475
    @berttroubleyn3475 Місяць тому +5

    This whole video just breathes joy of life. So happy to see that flicker of joy in both your eyes!
    Happy 2025, Liz &Bri!
    Also: Liz' encore had me tear up, of course, but in a good way

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you my lovely friend, your words mean such a lot to us. Happy New Year to you and yours in Belgium, Bert ❤️🇧🇪🇧🇪 Love you xx

  • @angeliquemckee1206
    @angeliquemckee1206 Місяць тому +3

    It sounds like Canada is just what you and your family needed Liz.
    I hope that you enjoy the rest of your stay there, and that 2025 is a lot easier for you.
    I love how you really open up and always end up crying, it does make you seem very human,and im sure we can all relate on different levels to what is going on in our own lives.
    Try and not get too cold
    Much love from nsw😊

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you, Angelique, I appreciate your lovely support and kindness. You make me feel brave and safe and I thank you for that ❤️ Sending much love to you and all in NSW 🥰 Liz xx

  • @amy-leesalinger6520
    @amy-leesalinger6520 Місяць тому +2

    I have missed you both so much, I waited for your latest video like a young girl waiting at the window for her best friend to arrive. Every day I was checking in to see if you had posted.
    You are both such an inspiration! Happy New Year dear Liz and Bri. Enjoy every moment. ❤

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Oh, Amy...We feel so lucky to have you on this journey with us! 🥰 Happy New Year, our lovely friend, and thank you for being with us xx❤️❤️ Liz and Brian

  • @sherrilampman5915
    @sherrilampman5915 Місяць тому +3

    Your ski jackets look like the volunteer CSPS Ski Patrol ones 😊❤
    Love Whitewater!!

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  29 днів тому

      Hehe! Yes, Sherri (and then I snowplough down the slopes at 2 miles an hour...😆🎿🎿) xx

  • @mystar6102
    @mystar6102 Місяць тому +2

    You both speak from the heart. Tears are good to release the pain to bring back the joy. Happy 2025 all the best ❤ Arohanui ❤

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you ❤️ Happy New Year to you xx

  • @TracyMackie
    @TracyMackie Місяць тому +2

    Happy 2025 Liz, Bri, Sonny and Tess. I wish you all the best and hope this time in Canada allows you to refuel for the year ahead. Thank you both for opening your hearts to all of us your extended whanau.
    Arohanui
    Tracy

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Arohanui Tracy! Sending you lots of love too, my friend. 🥰 Liz xx

  • @jill1337
    @jill1337 Місяць тому +4

    So great to see you both having such a fabulous holiday, may 2025 bring you many more adventures x Happy New Year.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Happy New Year to you too! We are so grateful for your support, Jill, Thank you, my friend ❤️

  • @monowaikiwi6802
    @monowaikiwi6802 Місяць тому +4

    Guys! you look wonderful! I was so surprised to see you have posted. And after your 2024 what a great start to 2025. (with such sage advice). Miss you but wish you the best of times and a most enjoyable time in Canada. Mr Gx

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you 🥰 Sending so much love to a very special person. You are wonderful, Mr G, and I am so happy to be able to call you my friend.
      Happy New Year and and thank you for being you. See you back in NZ soon! All our love,
      Liz. (and Brian!) xx ❤️

  • @trailbay
    @trailbay Місяць тому +2

    My husband sailed to NZ from Vancouver with his parents. They still have friends they stay in touch down there. Swapping is a good idea we should look at that and go to NZ. Enjoy Canada, the Kootenay’s is a great part of BC.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Oh, wow, that would have been a fabulous experience, I'm sure! Thank you for being with us and for taking the time to say hi; we appreciate you (and YES to house swapping, it is the best!!) 🥰

  • @TheArt4M
    @TheArt4M 22 дні тому

    Canadian here - now new subscriber. Hope you get a chance to come east to enjoy the other provinces. Pretty special place where I live, coast to coast. ❤ Great wrap up to the video - I’m not crying - Happy Anniversary, Enjoy 🇨🇦Canada!!

  • @joannabialek2864
    @joannabialek2864 Місяць тому +2

    JUST GREAT !!🎄
    ❤Ps. Liz & Bri, you're so right, love you.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you, Joanna, and happy New Year to a very special person. Thank you for your continued support and love. You are wonderful ❤️ Liz and Bri xx

    • @joannabialek2864
      @joannabialek2864 Місяць тому

      @@ItsaDrama ❤❤❤🎄

  • @Emmett-family-trips
    @Emmett-family-trips Місяць тому +1

    Happy New year Liz and Brian. Been awaiting this video 😊 glad you are enjoying it.
    I’m in the UK and we are currently having snow but it’s not as beautiful as there! X

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you! It's so good to know you are with us, Nicola! Happy New Year to you and your family in beautiful Yorkshire ❤️ Liz and Brian xx

  • @madelinecutting319
    @madelinecutting319 Місяць тому +3

    I live in the lower mainland of BC, and I think you would find the food has more variety, and is more international, lots of “fusion”. But you would deal with a lot more traffic and busyness. Canada, to me, is “expansive”.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to say hello, Madeline, we appreciate it! Yes, expansive is perfect 😍🇨🇦
      Happy New Year! Liz and Brian

  • @redcanoe14
    @redcanoe14 23 дні тому

    Hello again, from Kamloops BC Canada! Liz, I endorse what you are saying about the power of human connection and acknowledgement, especially in these times when hatred and division have become the norm (I am a mental health professional of 25 years standing). My wife and I hear many stories of immigrants that we have the privilege of working with (my wife is an immigration consultant/law practitioner). The World just needs a little kindness today. On a different note, we find that our local Canadian Superstore is well resourced (in Kamloops) we are both foodies and entertain a lot. This is just the second vid I have seen of you and Brian and it is great to see you and your family are having a great time, take care, Chris Hunt and Family (formerly of York, UK)

  • @renatamortazavi2450
    @renatamortazavi2450 Місяць тому +2

    Welcome to Canada, our dearest Liz and Brian! 🥰 Happy New Year! 🎉 Sending best wishes to you and your lovely family. Here's to a fabulous 2025-bring on the fun! 🎉
    Liz, wow, your ski moves are impressive! 👍Are you secretly training for the Winter Olympics?🤔😜 Brian, sorry about the injury-looks like Liz is winning at skiing and life. Hope you're on the mend and back to full strength!🙏
    We’re absolutely thrilled you're enjoying our beautiful country with your "babies" (aka your ski crew)🥰. Canada is stunning, isn’t it? Though, to be fair, New Zealand is like Canada on a diet-two gorgeous islands packed with all the good stuff.💕
    You two always bring us joy and laughter.👍 Your vlog from the chairlift, frozen cheeks, and snowy hair, is priceless.😜💖 And that ending? Brian, deep in conversation, while Liz sneaks in a little “Liz flair”-classic! 😂😂
    Liz, you’re just unstoppable (seriously, how do you do it all?)💖. Have a blast on the rest of your vacation, travel safe, and soak in every moment. Lots of love to you both and the kids! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for your lovely message, Renata and Saviz, we are so happy to be here in your beautiful country... It feels like our second home. Sending you SO much love and a big hug. Have a fabulous 2025 our precious friends, your support over this year has been greatly appreciated. We hold you close to our hearts. Always ❤️
      PS: I just couldn't let it go...there's me blubbing my love to the world, and there's Bri...doing Bri stuff....🤣🥰🥰 Love you guys!! 🤣

    • @renatamortazavi2450
      @renatamortazavi2450 Місяць тому +1

      @ItsaDrama thank you, our beautiful couple💖💖. We love you and thinking about you💖💖💖

  • @RG-qn2qm
    @RG-qn2qm 21 день тому

    Lovin it from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 the FREE and not for Sale!

  • @125Coastline
    @125Coastline Місяць тому +2

    Very inspiring and hopeful post - thank you.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you, it means a lot to us. ❤️

  • @carlageorge8130
    @carlageorge8130 Місяць тому +2

    Welcome back to Canada have a blast.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you, Carla! 😊

  • @annecooper6061
    @annecooper6061 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful holiday⛷⛄❤ All the best for 2025!

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      We are so glad you enjoyed it! Happy New Year, Anne! 🥰

  • @ivydickson7596
    @ivydickson7596 Місяць тому +2

    Good on you guys, I love house sitting, my sister did it in London for several months, her first excursion in Europe. Glad you are having the time of your life. I wonder if you swap family are having an exciting time in New Zealand summer.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you, Ivy! It is such an amazing experience and we are so grateful for it all! 🥰 happy New Year to you my friend! 😊

  • @stever2583
    @stever2583 Місяць тому +2

    FYI - I live in Rossland and lived in the area for 20 + years. The roads you are looking for are there but you'll never find then in winter unless you know where they are. I sympathise with some of your observations, my big miss is decent Chinese food. Being from Vancouver and many many world class Chinese restaurants. Other than the ski hills, life is fairly quiet ( small town life). But small town life is being replaced by technology and new start ups weekly. Have a wonderful stay !

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to say hello, we appreciate it! How funny, yesterday (after this video was released) we ordered take-out from an Indian place called Kootenay Tamil...it was quite honestly one of the best curries I have tasted outside India, fresh, authentic, good price and DELICIOUS!! I'm so glad you left this comment, Steve as it has given me a chance to promote them (no, we are not sponsored 😆)! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🥘
      Happy New Year! Liz and Brian

  • @timothycostelloe8010
    @timothycostelloe8010 Місяць тому +3

    Hey Guys.
    You haven’t missed any summer in Ōākura. The weather has been extremely strong cold southerlies with rain. The sea temperature has dropped to 15 degrees.
    Good move to go to Canada this year.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thanks, Tim! Happy New Year to you, and a big hug to our friends in the village ☺️🇳🇿

  • @drthomason7043
    @drthomason7043 Місяць тому +1

    HAPPY NEW YEAR No wonder there's snow on Taranaki. Proving to your house guests that it's not all sun in the Naki during this time of year.
    The snows even down to the skifeilds.
    Have fun.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you, my friend and Happy New Year to you too! 🥰🎉

  • @sandrajewitt6050
    @sandrajewitt6050 29 днів тому +1

    There are other roads. There is more access to areas when we don't have snow. You do need to put in some work to fully explore Canada. We have a LOT of wilderness.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  29 днів тому

      Thank you for watching and for saying hi! And yes, we are so excited to explore! Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @peppermintpatty4469
    @peppermintpatty4469 Місяць тому +2

    🎼🎵 You make me laugh, you make me cry 🎶, carry on singing 😉 Your last podcast was very funny, it made me laugh a lot, I'd gone into full Sarah Millican thinking, and finished your sentence of "when we next see you" - we'll be in crutches 🤣. Of course you're not, you are both skiing pros, as far as I'm concerned, I'd be on my backside, legs up in the air!
    I imagine that Canada is like many parts of the USA, vast skies that seemingly go on forever, along with the landscape. I cried with you at the end , and then I laughed at your subtitles while Brian talked, very much sums up what being married is like. Have a wonderful next 2 weeks, would love to see some more of where you are living, surrounds etc, maybe you will get time?
    Love to you all

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for joining us on this journey my lovely friend, and happy New year! So glad you reached the subtitled bit 😘 I wrote them while I was tipsy and wanted to take them off the next morning and Bri was like "no way! They're staying" 😂 We will def try to do a vlog/podcast in the next two weeks 🤗 Much love! xx

  • @clarissathompson
    @clarissathompson 28 днів тому +1

    Aw, I'm so glad that you have been so welcomed here in Nelson!
    If you are still around town and are looking for some great cuisine, I recommend The Black Cauldron, Bent Fork, and Saje restaurants...though there are soooo many to choose from in our mountain town!
    Being Brits I'm sure you've already found your way to Mike's Place pub, a fave of the ski crowd and great place for a pint! I worked there for years and I still love the vibe there!
    I love travel videos and I can't wait to wade through your content, totally subbed!
    Safe and happy travels to you!

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  26 днів тому +1

      Thank you for the warm welcome to Nelson, Clarissa, what a wonderful comment and great recommendations, thank you, we are so glad to have you on board! 😊 Liz and Brian x

  • @Glyn-gq8ts
    @Glyn-gq8ts 29 днів тому +1

    First time watching and within a few moments I enjoyed listening to you. I understand you live in NZ but you are originally British and the humour and self deprecation is there!

    • @Glyn-gq8ts
      @Glyn-gq8ts 29 днів тому +1

      I have Whitewater Cookbook…..based on the ski resort recipes and they are fabulous!

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  29 днів тому

      Thank you so much, Glyn, we appreciate your kind words and for being with us! Have a great week and we look forward to sharing more with you! 😊 Liz and Brian

  • @christinestockton6030
    @christinestockton6030 Місяць тому +1

    Hello dear Liz and Brian. I'm so happy that Canada is working its magic for you, and doing everything you hoped it would. Loved your video, but just one complaint. As time went on I found myself getting colder and colder. Now it could be that I haven't got the heating on, but no, I must blame you! All that white stuff, I could feel it creeping down my neck and up from my toes and meeting somewhere in the middle.......brrrrrr! Snow and me, no! Go on being you both, thank you for this, and I look forward to the next one. xxxx

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Hehehe!!! 🤣🥶🥶🥶 What if I told you we had a lovely warm, cinnammmony mulled wine topped with fresh pieces of orange slices, accompanied by the famous (AND VERY delicious) Canadian Poutine dish back in lodge?? 🕯️🕯️ 🍷
      Feeling cosy???
      🤣🥰 Happy New Year!! x

    • @christinestockton6030
      @christinestockton6030 Місяць тому

      @@ItsaDrama Hmmmm. Getting better.......... xxxx

  • @brucelaidlaw6980
    @brucelaidlaw6980 22 дні тому

    If you want to do the east coast sometime (I'm the summer) ... I have a three bedroom home 100 yards from the beach on the Northumberlan Strait in Nova Scotia.

  • @one2seenz
    @one2seenz Місяць тому +2

    Happy new year 🎉🎉🎉

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Happy New Year to you too! 🎉xx😍

  • @fionawillis2104
    @fionawillis2104 Місяць тому +1

    Love Whitewater and Nelson!

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Us, too, Fiona!! Thank you for saying hi and Happy New Year! 😊

  • @lorrainegulde1290
    @lorrainegulde1290 Місяць тому +1

    It looks amazing, enjoy the rest of your holiday. Happy 2025 to you all.
    🎉🥂

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you, Lorraine! happy New Year to you too 🥰 🇨🇦❄️

  • @lalitasingh9152
    @lalitasingh9152 8 днів тому

    Happy 2025 beautiful couple ❤

  • @drivecalgary6095
    @drivecalgary6095 29 днів тому

    There are lots of roads in SE BC and southern Alberta. Highway 93 north or the icefields parkway and 93 south and 95 from Golden to Fernie. Highway 5 from Kamloops to Mt Robson and Jasper. Highway 22 and highway 40 (closed winter) in Alberta. The t al Canadian ski resorts are Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, even Mt norquay in Banff national Park. Kicking horse in Golden, Revelstoke, panorama and Fernie. There is one in Jasper. Then you will see how massive the area is and how tall the mountains are.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  28 днів тому

      Thank you for taking the time to share! Notes have been taken and we appreciate you 😊

  • @willbowden4067
    @willbowden4067 Місяць тому +3

    I would 100% leave summer heat for snow anyday

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      It's very magical, Will and is just what we were after! Happy New year! 😊☃️

  • @reneejones5675
    @reneejones5675 Місяць тому +2

    Happy 2025 Liz and Bri and your family.. big loves from kiwiland

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Happy New Year to you too, my friend! ❤️ Lots of love from us xx

  • @genevieveberge7663
    @genevieveberge7663 Місяць тому +1

    It's the vastness! You cant get that here in NZ. Enjoy

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Yes, I felt it when I was in the Milford Sounds but her it is everywhere it seems...simply gorgeous 🇨🇦🥰
      Thank you for joining us, Genevieve, we appreciate you! 😊

    • @BerniceBabe
      @BerniceBabe 29 днів тому +1

      What aboùt the Manuototi​@@ItsaDrama? That's big sky country

  • @nzfalcon6578
    @nzfalcon6578 Місяць тому +3

    Hi guys ,i would love to be somewhere like Canada in the winter snowfall season batching in a log house with snow covered ground and white snowy covered trees with a cosy warm fire going and at night just candles burning away for lighting and hearing the wolves howl at night ,we dont have that down south of New Zealand ,i know Canadians do get sick of the snow but for us Kiwis its a novelty ,anyhow i know Canadians love there beers so ches guys and have one on me ...oh and happy new years too . PS what brand of jackets your wearing on the vid ?.... PPS why the hell would you want to venture out on the mountains when there are yetties /bigfoot out there or bears etc Brian

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      What a fantastic comment, you had me right there with you with your descriptions! (even the wolves!! 🐺🐺) Happy New Year to you, my friend! Liz and Brian ☺️

  • @carolynclitheroe3588
    @carolynclitheroe3588 Місяць тому +1

    Bloody love you two

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +1

      Happy to have you with us, Carolyn! Happy New Year! 🥳🥰

  • @danielleduplantis9449
    @danielleduplantis9449 29 днів тому

    You should try Alberta for ski or even Québec for skiing....you'd love it

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  28 днів тому

      Thank you, Danielle! We’ve always wanted to go to Quebec so maybe next time! 🤞☺️🇨🇦

  • @terryomalley1974
    @terryomalley1974 Місяць тому +5

    Welcome back to Canada!!! Did you happen to see PM Trudeau while you were on the slopes in BC? He was there, in Rossland BC, with his kids for their Christmas vacation. Again, welcome back! Canada is big alright. Second largest country in the world (only Russia is larger)! I'm just curious, what items did you find lacking at the grocery stores? Hope you enjoyed your trip? 🇨🇦 🍁 ⛷️

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you, Terry! We are happy to be bacj in this wonderful country! Food wise...Bri couldn't get fresh basil (I mean, come on?? I know it's -20 but grow some herbs for goodness sake.. 🤣 ) also, we searched high and low for whole star anise (needed it for our mulled wine *** emergency alert) but couldn't find it! Didn't stop us though...🤪🍷🇨🇦
      Happy New Year!
      Liz and Bri

    • @terryomalley1974
      @terryomalley1974 Місяць тому +1

      @ItsaDrama Happy New Year to you and Brian and your kids as well!!!

  • @elisabethmuston3892
    @elisabethmuston3892 Місяць тому +1

    Oh I love you guys, good on you for doing this, do it while you still have your health as well, once you have major health issues travel is only a dream, I would love to fly again and go to NZ to see family and friends but until I get permission from my Brain Surgeons I can only dream to fly again, I do wish you both and your family a better 2025❤❤🎉

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      We are so happy to be able to bring you this slice of travel, Elisabeth. We wish you health and happiness in 2025 and our heart is with you always.
      With love, Liz and Brian ❤️❤️

    • @patrickwalsh8997
      @patrickwalsh8997 29 днів тому

      Flying should be fine once the ait (in) brian resolves itself
      I'd worry more about the travel insurance
      They an be pretty radical

  • @heatherd5609
    @heatherd5609 26 днів тому

    It's all about being a couple. Can you remember some of us are single and travel alone
    Thank you

  • @sherriemitchell3892
    @sherriemitchell3892 29 днів тому +1

    There is more. places to drive to in the Summer.Than the winter in the mountains for sure. But there's.
    More if you adventure off.
    Maybe you'll come back again in the summer time and rent a camper Van.And go traveling and you'd love it.There are many roads to go off into b c

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  29 днів тому

      Thank you, Sherrie! We are already thinking about this and are super excited! Thank you for joining us, we appreciate you 😊

  • @mikehabel2441
    @mikehabel2441 Місяць тому +1

    Hi guys! Great to hear from you. I’m glad you are enjoying Nelson and Whitewater. We are back in the Koots. Why don’t we go for a ski.
    What do you think…. ? I can come up and meet you this week. How to communicate? I don’t really want to put my contact info here.
    Mike 👍🙂

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Mike!! apologies..only just seen this comment, I have emailed you! 😃🇨🇦

  • @patrickwalsh8997
    @patrickwalsh8997 29 днів тому

    No good access
    G O O D ! ! !

  • @marlenevandermerwe1160
    @marlenevandermerwe1160 Місяць тому +2

    Can see you've kicked 2025 off on a very high note 📝 enjoy every moment and be safe. 😂love u 2 ❤

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Love you too Marlène! Happy New Year! 😍Liz and Bri x

  • @derekhorlock1976
    @derekhorlock1976 16 днів тому

    Is ski hill Nancy Green's home hill? Canadian here

  • @gissyb1
    @gissyb1 Місяць тому +1

    Kia ora from Gisborne 😊

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Happy New Year! Sending lots of arohanui to Gisborne 🥰

  • @Myautoimmunelife
    @Myautoimmunelife Місяць тому +1

    IIt is beautiful in BC but one of the most expensive areas to live in Canada.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thank you for watching and taking the time to say hi, yes, we have been comparing grocery costs to New Zealand and it is about the same (the beauty softens the blow every time though)... 😜. 🇨🇦💰

  • @bullockserveruk12345
    @bullockserveruk12345 25 днів тому

    Let me finishhhhhh……….. what was I gonna say againnnnn 😂
    I have a challenge for you.
    Wear the coats through customs all the way through to arrivals when you get home! 🤣
    We need photos or video proof.
    See how long it takes for the kids to ditch you 😆

  • @electrictrove2660
    @electrictrove2660 29 днів тому

    You need to go to a major Canadian city - food is amazing and we have incredible variety. Better than the UK for sure and MUCH better than the USA.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  28 днів тому

      Thank you for watching and for taking the time to say hi! We appreciate you 😊🇨🇦

  • @robert3987
    @robert3987 Місяць тому +1

    I've never skied and wondered if lots of energy is used on the slopes, such as like swimming? Is there McDonald's at the ski resort? A bear might eat you if you're hiking in the mountains. You both look well and happy. Have a great time.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Happy New Year, Robert!
      Yes..lots and lots of energy is used on the slopes. We ache from head to toe (but in a good way) and we are starving when we come home!
      That's a great question about McDonalds, and now I come to think of it, I haven't seen a McDs in the town of Nelson. There are so many places to eat though...the pizza is fantastic and we have had Poutine almost every day after skiing (a Canadian dish of hot chips, gravy and a "squeeky" cheese - it's really lovely and very affordable (about $7 a portion)! Hope this answers the question!
      With love,
      Liz x 😊🇨🇦

    • @robert3987
      @robert3987 Місяць тому

      I was joking about McDonald's. I'd avoid a Maccas.

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  29 днів тому

      @@robert3987 🥹😂

  • @LorrieLogan
    @LorrieLogan 27 днів тому +1

    🇨🇦💃❤

  • @rollyrolly7729
    @rollyrolly7729 Місяць тому +2

    Your the neatest Liz. Arohanui

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Aww, thank you, my friend! Arohanui to you too and a Happy New Year 🥰 Liz x

  • @patrickwalsh8997
    @patrickwalsh8997 29 днів тому +1

    I thought Australian would be like Canadians but from the south end
    But (It's only a perception) i found taht a hard edge much like the Mericain pioneer instinct
    This sais Canada, Australia have never been really tempted by crazy rabbit holes
    I think the Kiwis are closer to the Canadian mind
    I hear
    And that's a misnommer
    A politness competition is on between the 2 countries ;-)

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  26 днів тому

      Thank you for joining us! Have a great week 😊

  • @lesleyhughes3174
    @lesleyhughes3174 Місяць тому +2

    🗻 🌲 ❄ ☃️ ⛷ 🥂 😊 🗻 🌲 ❄ ☃️ ⛷ 🥂 😊 👍 👏 👍 👏 💜 💫 💜 💫

  • @safetygirl53
    @safetygirl53 28 днів тому +1

    If you check the news, you might understand what a lot of Canadians are going through right now. It's a breath of fresh air to hear appreciation for our great country. Have a great 2025 from this Canadian from Manitoba!

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  28 днів тому +1

      @@safetygirl53 thank you so much for joining us, your country is fabulous and we will be forever grateful for the warmth and love it has brought (once again) to our lives. Thank you Canada!! ❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️

  • @marlenevandermerwe1160
    @marlenevandermerwe1160 Місяць тому +2

    Would like what meals do you have in Canada 🇨🇦 🤔 and cost of living? Thank you for sharing ❤

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the idea!

  • @nolabachiu7690
    @nolabachiu7690 Місяць тому

    We don’t want you to have access everywhere, that’s for our wildlife. Your opinion is very human centric.

  • @boot-strapper
    @boot-strapper Місяць тому +2

    you should be nicer to your spouse. No need to be snappy, he isnt doing anything wrong

    • @Emmett-family-trips
      @Emmett-family-trips Місяць тому

      Totally disagree. This is married life 😂 and I love how real and open they are! They are both happy together you can see that!

    • @boot-strapper
      @boot-strapper Місяць тому +1

      @ I’ve been married for 12 years and we have never done that

    • @pop-4567
      @pop-4567 Місяць тому +2

      Its called "Banter"
      Look it up, being so close to someone that You can take the pizz out of them and have a chuckle about it together, being comfortable together and nothing can take that away. Sharing between mates, partners, loved ones etc. Geeze Your either a serious stiff or Your a loving fun loving couple like these two, stiffs wouldnt get what Im saying..

    • @boot-strapper
      @boot-strapper Місяць тому

      @@pop-4567 some of what they do is banter, some comes off as extremely defensive and offended.

    • @Emmett-family-trips
      @Emmett-family-trips Місяць тому

      @@pop-4567 totally agree. My hubby and I are the same, plus me and my mates. It’s a sign affection, well it certainly is if your British. The closer you are the more you can do. It’s our humour x

  • @danielleduplantis9449
    @danielleduplantis9449 29 днів тому

    Canada is the 2nd biggest country in the world after Russia

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  26 днів тому

      Thank you, for sharing, Danielle! Have a great week 😊

  • @sherrilampman5915
    @sherrilampman5915 Місяць тому +2

    Your ski jackets look like the volunteer CSPS Ski Patrol ones 😊❤
    Love Whitewater!!

    • @ItsaDrama
      @ItsaDrama  Місяць тому

      Whitewater is a special place indeed, Sherri! Feel very lucky to experience it! 🥰🎿 Happy New Year!