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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 1st 2023, 9:44 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,141
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Frozen pipes - is it something to worry your socks off?

Well we had a frozen pipe situation Feb 4th -32c and wind chill down to -42c. Hot and cold water pipes frozen. They subsequently burst (we were unaware because they were for the upstairs bathroom and...
Forum: Canada Jobs
Sep 10th 2018, 9:47 am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,767
Posted By Dave+Jules

Jobs in New Brunswick

Unemployment in the IT sector at an all time low, if you have cybersecurity experience contact me!

Otherwise use this link https://www.careerbeacon.com/en/search/jobs-in-New+Brunswick
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 10th 2018, 9:44 am
Replies: 38
old
Views: 1,531
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: old

I became a Grandad January 2016 and I like it :p. I have two daughters 31 and 28 and they still need my help (I think they do, they may not always agree:rofl: )
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2018, 2:28 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,886
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Hello, good to be back. It is coming up for 13 years in November so I thought about starting the blog back up to let everyone know.

FYI Vitamin D is the answer to why I'm indestructible :lol:...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 9th 2018, 12:08 pm
Replies: 38
old
Views: 1,531
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: old

Having reached the grand old age of sixty I can tell you that old moves out by another 15 years (at this age).
I had a shock last week when going to watch a movie and the teller asked me if I had a...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2018, 11:56 am
Replies: 228
Views: 40,886
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

My regular hours are 8:15 - 4:30 although I tend to work longer (hard habit to break).
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2018, 11:53 am
Replies: 228
Views: 40,886
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

I'm surprised you do not get Federal statutory Holidays - time to find a job where they treat workers better.
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2017, 9:18 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,843
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Wanting to move from YYC

New Brunswick airports do not have direct flights to UK, you always have to fly to either Halifax or Toronto. I hate the idea of flying 2 hours away from UK in order to get a direct flight, but the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2017, 9:11 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,160
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: No options for Canadian Ex. Pats on latest UK QROP's listing

I moved mine across to Bank of Montreal (BMO) RRSP scheme several years ago? I am Surprised to see nothing from Canada at all.
Forum: Canada
Mar 16th 2017, 1:31 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 14,474
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Thinking of moving to Nova Scotia / New Brunswick

Yes those pesky mysterons have been twitchy single the beagle landed(crashed) in their back yard
Forum: Canada
Mar 16th 2017, 8:56 am
Replies: 52
Views: 14,474
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Thinking of moving to Nova Scotia / New Brunswick

FYI Manatee is a spoof news outlet so don't believe everything you read. When you live on an island with only 100,000 people there is a high degree of probability most of the people are related :D
Forum: Canada
Mar 16th 2017, 8:53 am
Replies: 52
Views: 14,474
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Thinking of moving to Nova Scotia / New Brunswick

We have been living in NB since November 2005 and I have to admit, I love living here. We moved for many reasons (no more hour+ long commuting being a major pain). My morning commute is about 15...
Forum: Canniversary
Nov 20th 2012, 12:17 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,467
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: 7 years .....

Hello MandyMooChops, long time no type:D

I am very proud of all my girls (Jules is a young whippersnapper compared to me) and you are right in your other post. Seven years has gone whipping past!...
Forum: Canniversary
Nov 10th 2012, 2:06 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,467
Posted By Dave+Jules

7 years .....

:) live is now merged into Canadian we say words like pants instead of trousers and I hear my daughters using bayzil instead of basil. I have been missing from this board for 18 months and stopped...
Forum: Canada
Dec 24th 2011, 12:41 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 45,433
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Your observations when visiting UK from Canada !

True, but these are minuscule responses to the threat. Basic preventative measures. I didn't feel my rights had been hugely violated because there wasn't waste bin in the station/airport.
...
Forum: Canada
Dec 23rd 2011, 8:56 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 45,433
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Your observations when visiting UK from Canada !

Why didn't IRA bombs in Manchester etc... Change the UK's way of life?

The USA response to 9/11 has enabled the terrorist to win. USA has completely changed their open society with is liberty to...
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2011, 12:15 am
Replies: 138
Views: 14,357
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?

Friend of mine married a fine Catholic lass and had to do the same sort of conversion and promise otherwise they were all bound for HELL (1980's).
Forum: Canada
Nov 6th 2011, 9:52 pm
Replies: 138
Views: 14,357
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?

LMAO - Are you serious about Larne! Plus it looks as if the toilet has been a crime scene.... :rofl:

The reason the houses are that cheap is because economy has tanked and people are leaving N...
Forum: Canniversary
Nov 6th 2011, 9:21 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: 6 Years today

Check out the blog (http://britishexpats.com/blogs/WhelbournsNB)for lots of information and photos, plus the photo albums (https://picasaweb.google.com/115321919148485179635)(see my signature block...
Forum: Canniversary
Nov 5th 2011, 7:21 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By Dave+Jules

6 Years today

Well it doesnt seem that long ago since we rushed through immigration in St John's (unexpected stop) and after a brief stop at Halifax landed at Fredericton Airport without any luggage other than our...
Forum: Canada
Oct 14th 2011, 1:16 am
Replies: 55
Views: 6,089
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Anyone emigrated, then emigrated again?

No one can tell you what is best for you, all we can tell you is our experience and our advice based on our experiences.

Good luck with your decisions and I hope you find what you are seeking
Forum: Canada
Oct 12th 2011, 12:43 am
Replies: 10
Views: 15,500
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: NB- Fredericton -v- Moncton -v- Saint John?

Congratulations and dont be afraid to ask if you have any questions
Forum: Canada
Oct 9th 2011, 10:01 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 6,089
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Anyone emigrated, then emigrated again?

I'm not trying to discourage you, you seem to be doing your research. Ask your questions on here and you will find plenty of people willing to help
Forum: Canada
Oct 9th 2011, 9:13 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 15,500
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: NB- Fredericton -v- Moncton -v- Saint John?

IMHO Fredericton is the best of the three (I would say that wouldnt I.... we looked at all three and chose Fredericton). Plenty of french spoken in Fredericton.

This Nov 5th will be our six year...
Forum: Canada
Oct 9th 2011, 9:09 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 6,089
Posted By Dave+Jules

Re: Anyone emigrated, then emigrated again?

Please don't see Canada as a cheap option, in my experience food is expensive, work for new immigrants isnt easy to come by.
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