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Forum: Canada Yesterday, 1:19 am
Replies: 20
Views: 480
Posted By ann m
Re: Buying household goods - Calgary

If you see something in these stores, and you like it, buy it. If you hesitate and you come back tomorrow or next week, it'll be gone, and you won't see it again. :)
Forum: Canada May 19th 2013, 3:04 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 3,363
Posted By ann m
Re: Duvets!! WTF??

You can buy some twin duvets here, and your uk covers will be snug.. It'll be fine for a while. If you are only bringing suitcases however, there must be more important things for the space than...
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 17th 2013, 2:01 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By ann m
Re: American Idol...................... UK ? Canada

Me either but anything I hear about the show never comments on the skills of contestants - just the crap and infighting of judges. And they are all leaving, getting the boot, or "considering their...
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 17th 2013, 2:46 am
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By ann m
Re: American Idol...................... UK ? Canada

It's on Series 10 isn't it? It'll be canned soon. ;)
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 16th 2013, 1:34 am
Replies: 21
Views: 473
Posted By ann m
Thumbs down Re: TV Shows

I've amended quite a few words because I have given a lot of presentations, plus my kids have swapped quite few words over too. I now find myself using a lot of them at home - sweater, pants and...
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 16th 2013, 1:16 am
Replies: 2,076
Views: 127,895
Posted By ann m
Re: Post The Latest Picture You Have Taken

I've got one of those, but you are way more advanced than us!! Must be the warm temperatures down south! :D
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 16th 2013, 1:13 am
Replies: 28
Views: 955
Posted By ann m
Re: Rose checking in :)

Aww, missed this the other day - sorry you had such a crappy day Rose. Sounds perfectly normal to me though - you are allowed.

I love "violets are blue"'s comment - Sing, get into the deep water...
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 16th 2013, 1:06 am
Replies: 63
Views: 1,611
Posted By ann m
Re: Victoria Day weekend

Rain is threatened, so painting.

If no rain, then gardening.

I took the Friday off, thinking I'd have some peace and quiet. The kids are off too.....hurumph! :frown:
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 16th 2013, 1:00 am
Replies: 16
Views: 443
Posted By ann m
Re: Do you miss these witty british TV advertisements?

Wouldn't miss that one. And the accent grates! ;) (says she, wiv 'er Saaff Lundun 'usband). Shazam.
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 15th 2013, 12:18 am
Replies: 52
Views: 1,113
Posted By ann m
Re: Curveball Interview questions

I might have launched into an explanation of Aladdin and some forty thieves. :rofl:
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 14th 2013, 12:01 am
Replies: 32
Views: 873
Posted By ann m
Re: GORGEOUS

We're so dry, we've even started the fire hazard warnings.
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 11th 2013, 10:43 pm
Replies: 2,076
Views: 127,895
Posted By ann m
Re: Post The Latest Picture You Have Taken

Beautiful skies. ;)
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 10th 2013, 12:09 am
Replies: 17
Views: 497
Posted By ann m
Re: Not a grand exit....

Huh? What does this mean? We don't get... we have no lives and certainly nothing more important to be doing.

Traitor! :p

Oh, OK, best wishes on life n stuff.
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 7th 2013, 1:04 pm
Replies: 123
Views: 1,705
Posted By ann m
Re: Collective bargaining public sector unions.

Education - Polytechnic. Revenues come from public purse, grants and are also earned seperately (privately) through some programs.

I think it's very 1970's that you can't opt out. I'm in HR so my...
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 7th 2013, 12:23 am
Replies: 123
Views: 1,705
Posted By ann m
Re: Collective bargaining public sector unions.

You have no choice at my work. The positions were bargained for by the unions, and they are going to keep them (and currently challenging jurisiction to include more positions).

So you cannot opt...
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 4th 2013, 3:21 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By ann m
Re: Stuart Hall

I thought this was interesting,

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10035732/The-cell-door-must-slam-shut-on-Stuart-Hall.html

especially the reply in the comments part from ianbb.

"It's...
Forum: Canada / The Maple Leaf May 4th 2013, 3:14 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 955
Posted By ann m
Re: Rose checking in :)

I have two more weekends of "dance stuff" then I'm free! Time for walkies. ;)

You are doing great - and you will be bemoaning the whole leg-shaving thing too soon. :p
Forum: The Lounge May 1st 2013, 12:37 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 1,370
Posted By ann m
Re: Things that make you ponder............

How does the snow-plough driver get to work?
Forum: Moving back to the UK / Back Home Apr 30th 2013, 11:53 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,567
Posted By ann m
Re: Back 20 months

There's a withholding tax I believe - of 25% of the value. Once you have filed your final tax return, the balance is released to you. Or something very close to that - try a search on here - there...
Forum: Moving back to the UK / Back Home Apr 30th 2013, 2:18 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,567
Posted By ann m
Re: Back 20 months

Glad everything is ticking along nicely - good for you guys! :thumbup:
Forum: Canada Apr 30th 2013, 2:04 am
Replies: 106
Views: 3,840
Posted By ann m
Re: Would I have a better life in Canada

Why wouldn't you give it a try? It doesn't have to be forever.

I wouldn't spend all your money coming here and buying a house - keep a Plan B in mind, and keep some options open in Europe or...
Forum: Canada Apr 30th 2013, 1:59 am
Replies: 149
Views: 9,362
Posted By ann m
Re: Do you regret moving?

I don't necessarily see this either. At my work, the only ones putting in stupid hours are the management. Everyone else seems to have a healthy work/life balance going on, and lots of outside...
Forum: Canada Apr 28th 2013, 3:40 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 603
Posted By ann m
Re: Home insurance - what to expect?

I personally know of a family who's house blew up (yes, really) after an accident by a workman who was working on a kitchen renovation. The time and money required for planning, clearing the site,...
Forum: Canada Apr 28th 2013, 5:24 am
Replies: 20
Views: 603
Posted By ann m
Re: Home insurance - what to expect?

Timber frames...ridiculous amounts of house fires...extreme weather?
Forum: Canada Apr 26th 2013, 4:30 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 938
Posted By ann m
Re: Finally got a job.

Delighted - well done you! Best wishes on this new venture. :thumbup:
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