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Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 22nd 2013, 8:07 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,372
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Looking for Tips for Weekend in Edinburgh

If you like a bit of retail therapy then you must visit Jenners, such a beautiful building inside, well worth a visit even if not buying.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 14th 2013, 7:24 am
Replies: 9
Views: 903
Posted By gillyd65

Re: How to bring back the cat from Canada

Hi there, try Dave at Petsaway http://www.petsawayuk.co.uk/ used them to and from Canada (Manchester/Toronto/Manchester) over the last 12 months, great service.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 1st 2012, 7:44 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,978
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Kids going into Year 9 when return to UK

My advice would be sooner rather than later. As you say year 9 is when GCSE options are chosen. Returning part way through year 8 would enable your son to re-adjust to UK schooling a little. ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 15th 2012, 12:26 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 8,424
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Credit Checks in UK after Canada

Hi Cancov
We were told they couldn't do a credit check as we had been out of the country (albeit for a shorter time than you) but we did have a print out of our equifax report which they looked at...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 9th 2012, 8:37 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,510
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Need support-totally overwhelmed

Hi Cancov, We have not been long gone from London, Ontario. Similar situation in that we all came back at different times. We had furniture, pet etc etc to ship so I will PM you with all details...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 16th 2012, 2:38 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By gillyd65

Re: moving back to UK

Try Air Transat Cargo direct. We haven't used them personally (DIY 20ft sole use container for us) but have a look at this thread from a while back on BE (think it was FlirtyKnickers who replied to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 10th 2012, 7:35 am
Replies: 36
Views: 5,988
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Homesick, scared and parents not supportive

Could it be Canadian citizenship?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 10th 2012, 7:33 am
Replies: 36
Views: 5,988
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Homesick, scared and parents not supportive

+1 Editha, couldn't put it better myself!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 9th 2012, 12:08 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 5,988
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Homesick, scared and parents not supportive

We have moved back to the UK from Canada (Ontario). Our move to Canada was rather a short one to say the least - 10.5 months in total.
We found that the cost of living - factoring in everything...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 17th 2012, 3:41 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,238
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Going on first hols home.

Hope you have a good trip back here. We have sunny skies and a few clouds at the moment and it is warmish! (NW England). Try and fill up on all the goodies and great food!
Forum: Canada
Jun 16th 2012, 7:50 pm
Replies: 423
Views: 40,146
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Is it REALLY much better????

+1
Think the UK could do with the same PR spin that Canada has. Although it really doesn't need any more people whereas Canada is desperate for people to join its happy throng.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 15th 2012, 7:31 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,221
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Access luggage from Canada to UK - including Hockey gear

When we moved to Canada last summer my sons golf bag was free in addition to our suitcase allowances, checked in with our suitcases he was allowed upto 20kg in it, so we stuffed it with extra stuff...
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2012, 10:03 pm
Replies: 423
Views: 40,146
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Is it REALLY much better????

No, its different.
Where I lived in the UK I wasn't aware of my local town ever being firebombed by the local drug dealers due to rivalry between gangs, one of the drug leaders being shot dead at...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 11th 2012, 3:56 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 6,416
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Has anyone felt the same on return to the UK?

Karim, love your 'postcards' and as for this post, well I couldn't have put it better myself. Bravo!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 6th 2012, 10:12 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 5,497
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Shipping containers Halifax to UK

We did a self pack container from Toronto to UK. Hired two guys from a local removal company at $90 per hour to pack the container for us - it took them 55 mins! We packed all our belongings...
Forum: Canada
May 25th 2012, 4:57 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 6,351
Posted By gillyd65

Re: 2 questions from a just landed newbie

Paracetamols - get family/friends to bring them over for you - 16p a packet or get someone to post them out to you like they did for us and still do for my OH - OR stock up when you visit the US....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 21st 2012, 6:28 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,849
Posted By gillyd65

Re: North East England after Canada

We have visited the Northumbrian coast many times and absolutely loved it. It is one of our favourite areas of the UK. We stayed in Warkworth a couple of times, and must recommend the chippy in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 21st 2012, 7:56 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,849
Posted By gillyd65

Re: North East England after Canada

Pity you are not still here, the weather this week is going to be lovely.
Sometimes it takes a major upheaval like emigrating to be able to truly see just what your home country offers. Canada for...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 21st 2012, 7:43 am
Replies: 5
Views: 969
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Interesting to know?

I think Cumbrian Lass is right. If it doesn't feel right for you then move to another place, which doesn't have to be that far away for it to feel new. We are similar to you Debbie in that we were...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 20th 2012, 6:29 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 994
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Do you have to pay VAT on your goods if you return within in a year

Hi Sarah Hope you are OK and everything is organised for your return. Our container arrived 3 weeks ago, having lasted just 7 months in Canada as you know. No tax to pay as it was mostly goods we...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 19th 2012, 8:34 am
Replies: 48
Views: 6,160
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Reality of the UK

This applies to not just the UK but the majority of the Western World. As for the huge welfare burden as you put it......after living in Canada and visiting the US over the border in Michigan I can...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 18th 2012, 2:45 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 6,416
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Has anyone felt the same on return to the UK?

Don't be too hard on yourself. I have returned from Canada after a whirlwind emigration, just 7 months there. Hubby is still out there finalising (or trying to) everything, should be back mid June....
Forum: USA
May 16th 2012, 6:45 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 4,075
Posted By gillyd65

Re: It sucks

There is definitely a pattern here, oh just realised could this person be working for the 'Daily Mail'?
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 16th 2012, 6:38 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 6,160
Posted By gillyd65

Re: Reality of the UK

Oh dear 'The Daily Fail' rears its ugly head yet again!?!?!?
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