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Forum: Canada
Mar 10th 2009, 1:37 am
Replies: 6
PSP
Views: 572
Posted By ARH

Re: PSP

Yep, my charger shows 110V-220V, so I lopped off the UK plug and put on one of these crappy North American plugs and works fine!
Forum: Canada
Mar 6th 2009, 1:25 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,052
Posted By ARH

Re: Good time to buy a GM?

There is never a good time to buy a GM vehicle in my opinion.

I got a GMC Acadia on a two year lease when I first arrived with my family. Within 3 months we had a replacement vehicle as the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 22nd 2008, 3:42 am
Replies: 70
Views: 8,993
Posted By ARH

Re: A marmite question

Went back to the UK in February, bought 2 x 600g catering tubs of Marmite from Macro, wrapped 'em up well and stashed in suitcase - no problems! Still haven't finished the first tub :D
Forum: Canada
Aug 13th 2008, 12:40 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By ARH

Re: Cable/Phone/Internet bundles (AB)

Again I would say Shaw. Telephone including unlimited North American calls and 1000 minutes a month back to the UK, 10Mbps Internet and basic TV package, about $160 per month.

Customer Service...
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2008, 3:13 am
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By ARH

Re: Calgary Airport car hire

Have to disagree about Enterprise. I've always had good service.....depends who you get on the desk I suppose. Mrs ARH and I have used them a few times and we're in our early 30's, so not quite the...
Forum: Canada
Jul 17th 2008, 2:49 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,682
Posted By ARH

Re: Calgary grocery price comparison for July is out

Also the service is cr*p in Superstore. Spend ages trying to find anything, then when you get to the checkout, they throw your food down at you at such a pace, you can't keep up with the packing -...
Forum: Canada
May 25th 2008, 12:40 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,833
Posted By ARH

Re: why should i move from UK to canada?

Depends where you are thinking of moving in Canada. In Alberta, for my profession anyway, work opportunities are far better. From a weather perspective I find the weather much better that the UK...
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2008, 2:10 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By ARH

Re: Hyundai Santa Fe

Tested one of these when I arrived last year. Depends what you are after - for me I was after something that could seat seven if required.

The Santa Fe was OK, average build quality, handled...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 13th 2008, 5:31 am
Replies: 42
Views: 1,793
Posted By ARH

Re: QUESTIONS ABOUT ITALY!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

Italy is great, spent a week in Sorrento/Bay of Naples in 2000 on honeymoon with Mrs ARH. Wonderful scenery - especially on the Isle of Capri. Some of the best food I have ever eaten as well. Will...
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2008, 12:01 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,418
Posted By ARH

Re: Sweeping Generalism Alert - Calgary Drivers

Numpty Calgary Drivers Update.......

Had another quality moment today on 32 Ave, driving eastwards between Deerfoot and Barlow. Some prat pulled out of a side street, across the eastbound lanes...
Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2008, 1:55 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,418
Posted By ARH

Sweeping Generalism Alert - Calgary Drivers

I've now been here 7 months with the family and loving it so far. However there is one constant issue that gets me worked up.....

Are Calgary drivers generally the worst in Canada (or even the...
Forum: Canada
Mar 21st 2008, 9:55 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 5,739
Posted By ARH

Re: Canadian Tax Return - UK Home

Thanks JonBoy E

I notice you can claim back expenses associated with the rental, such as insurance and mortgage interest - is that true?

Thanks
ARH
Forum: Canada
Mar 21st 2008, 2:53 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 5,739
Posted By ARH

Canadian Tax Return - UK Home

I've just finished my 2007 Canadian Tax Return, but I'm wondering how I deal with the rental income from my UK home. I've already dealt with UK Revenue and Customs and declared my income including...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2008, 3:56 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,143
Posted By ARH

Re: Movers in Calgary

Jingle

Thanks for this - sorry about the delay replying. I used Jim DeLay for my move in the end. Excellent. Can thoroughly recommend him and his crew to anyone planning to move around the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 1st 2008, 4:34 am
Replies: 11
Views: 642
Posted By ARH

Re: Where's the karma???

Here you go, I haven't given any for some time - so guilty as charged :D
Forum: Canada
Mar 1st 2008, 2:28 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By ARH

Re: Now Wear Care demanded

Hi Gryph

This is typical practice. When we got our Acadia (after I beat them down on the price), they spent 10 minutes explaining the advantages of wear and tear insurance, all the usual "Calgary...
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2008, 12:27 am
Replies: 32
Views: 1,728
Posted By ARH

Re: Anyone else been asked for security deposit (don't mean down payment)for a lease?

The dealership I got my motor from complimented me on my 'aggressive but polite' negotiating skills :D

I think us Expats are used to playing hard when it comes to cars, let's face it, they're a...
Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2008, 11:31 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,728
Posted By ARH

Re: Anyone else been asked for security deposit (don't mean down payment)for a lease?

Didn't pay the list price on our Acadia and we're prepared to buy out the car at the end of the lease. The overall costs - deposit, payments and final payment compare very favorably with the total...
Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2008, 3:00 am
Replies: 32
Views: 1,728
Posted By ARH

Re: Anyone else been asked for security deposit (don't mean down payment)for a lease?

Gryph

If I were you I'd tell them to swivel ;) I think they are trying it on. If you like the car then fight a bit more, but as you elude to above - there are other car manufacturers and...
Forum: Canada
Feb 24th 2008, 3:03 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,279
Posted By ARH

Re: Sell Up or Rent out?????

We moved to Calgary in August '07, and have recently put our house on the market in the UK. With the market the way it is in the UK at the minute, we're not expecting it to sell quickly, but luckily...
Forum: Canada
Feb 21st 2008, 10:51 pm
Replies: 132
Views: 8,952
Posted By ARH

Re: Stock up before leaving UK

Polos, Yorkshire Tea and Marmite (so expensive here!). Just came back from a flying visit to the UK with two 600g tubs of Marmite, 48 tubes of Polos and a catering size sack of 960 tea bags...
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2008, 2:16 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,878
Posted By ARH

Re: Alberta Car insurance that honours UK no claims?

Get a good broker. We used one of the Link Insurance branches here in Calgary. With proof of our 8 years NCD, me and the Mrs. got a seven star rating through ING. That took the insurance on our...
Forum: Canada
Feb 13th 2008, 2:25 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,143
Posted By ARH

Movers in Calgary

Hi

My family and I are moving house in NW Calgary at the end of this month, from Hidden Valley to Hawkwood. Whilst we are going to do most of the moving ourselves, we are looking for a small...
Forum: Canada
Jan 20th 2008, 4:14 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 746
Posted By ARH

Re: Back From Calgary Today - Snow is falling

You are feeling exactly how my wife and I felt when we came back to the UK from Calgary this time last year. We've been here now since August 07 and for the most part loving it!

Have patience,...
Forum: Canada
Jan 19th 2008, 12:04 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,371
Posted By ARH

Re: To buy or lease a car - best option

My wife and I are over here on a 3 year work permit, we put down around 25% deposit and took a 2 year lease on a new vehicle. We've gone for the lease route as it meant a lower initial deposit and...
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