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Hi there

we're coming to Nova for a reccie and were wondering if anyone wanted to meet for a quick drink to impart some top tips and wise words on Nova.

we arrive on 24th November (with thermals!) and are over for a week. we'll probably spend 3 or 4 days around halifax and the south shore and then head up to the annapolis valley area.

We'd really appreciate it if anybody is around to meet up and give us a heads up on life there.

cheers:)

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Hi there

We just landed here (Halifax) last week and would be happy to meet up on your trip. There are also many BE Members in NS who have many more years /months experience of living here. Perhaps an excuse for another lunchtime meeting ??

PM me if you like and I can tell you a bit more about our journey etc....

Lisa

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Hi

thanks for your reply. Yep - would be great to meet up and see how you're enjoying it so far....where abouts are you living??

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Anyone want to arrange another big meet up like there was a few weeks back?

I'd be interested now that we're settled in NS.

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You can count me in. Lunchtimes downtown are always good for me.

(oh, and by the way, Andy the class 1 driver from Kentville - if you're out there reading this - no, I'm not being sarcastic!)

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Count me in too. Very flexible at the moment as we are both unemployed:ohmy:

Perhaps lunchtime on the 26th or 27th?

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thanks for the replies....26th or 27th would be great for us. is that good for anybody else?

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should be ok for me.

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both days good for me

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Is this still on? Can I come::unsure:

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Not even a little bit?:rofl:

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Count us in - anytime is good with us as I'm unemployed too! :eek:

Just let us know where & when.

:thumbsup:

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Grrrreat....if everyone can make both days, shall we meet up on tuesday lunchtime (27th) ?????

can somebody suggest a location??

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1 bit of advice - dont eat in the Chinese just on your way out of AV... truly awful!

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Hi there,

If only it was the week later and we could have came too. We land on the 3rd December oh well Mike and I will defo be at the next reccie trip..........as Permanent Residents Yea ha

julie

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I'm actually in England at the moment, but I'm flying back on 24th Nov so I'll be in for sure! Are you on AC861 from Heathrow on 24th? I can meet you on the plane if you are interested!

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Anybody got any preferences as to where we meet? Also are we set on Tuesday 27th?

I'm based at Dal so anywhere along Spring Garden or there abouts is fine with me, if its further then I'll need to drive and take a longer lunch.

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hi ziggy
yep - we're on that flight although we haven't prebooked seats so not sure where we're sitting....shall we wear red roses in our lapels and have a secret codeword to meet up???

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I'll need somewhere I can bring my boy (three years old) but am easy, traditional meets have so far been held at the Lower Deck...

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LOL, I haven't booked yet either, totally failed in the "try to get more than one seat" lottery on the way over. I'll PM you... soon.

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What does everyone think? Anyone against?

Will have to make a decision soon! Time's a runnin out! :confused:

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A helpful girl at the Air Canada desk once told me the best way to get a spare seat....

The seats that fill-up first are the outsides of whatever section you're in plus the window. So, in a plane that has a an A,B - C,D,E - F,G configuration for example the one that will be left will be seat D because people travelling alone will fill the isle and window seats. And further the last seats to fill will be towards the back of the plane. So if you are travelling as couple you should select seats C and E fairly near the back. If there are 4 of you go for something like 36C, 36E, 37C and 37E. The chances of a lone traveller choosing seat D in between you are extremely slim unless the flight is totally full.

By the way, was there a definite time and date set for this meet-up?

I'm fine with the Lower Deck but equally happy with another venue if everyone fancies a change

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Hi everyone

Just wanted to confirm the meet up details as we fly on Saturday and I probably won't get a chance to get online tomorrow.

So did we agree Tuesday at the Lower Deck?? What time suits everybody - looking through past meet up threads midday seems to suit but any time is good for us.

Look forward to meeting you all - we'll just listed out for lots of British accents and speak very loudly ourselves so you can spot us!!

toodlepips

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Great.........so that's it sorted then!

Tuesday 27th, midday at the Lower Deck.

I love it when a plan comes together. ;)

See you all there...........last one to turn up pays the bill (or is that check)!

:thumbsup:

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I would like to meet you all at the lower deck on Tuesday but I have a dilemma.....

Since I am travelling down from New Glasgow on my own (1.5 hour drive), I would like to kill 2 birds with one stone and go to Costco at Bayers Lake. Now I know how to get to the Ferry Terminal in Dartmouth so I can simply cross over to the harbourfront for the meet. I also know how to get to Costco but I don't know how to get from Costco to the ferry terminal in Dartmouth.

My navigation is absolutely rubbish, so is there anyone near Costco that would be able to meet me and take me to the upper deck and return me to my car at Costco - or could I follow someone from Costco and park nearby the lower deck. That way I wouldn't land up at Peggy's Cove :rofl:

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Consider your dilemma SORTED! :)

We (Me & wife) have to pass Bayers Lake on the way to town anyway, so if you want - we can meet you at Costco, drive into town in our car then drop you back at your car!

At least that way - we can all get lost together!!:rofl::eek:

Will PM you!

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Thanks Novaboy - count me in :thumbsup:

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Have a good time tomorrow - I'm still in England alas ... :(

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Hi All,

Was wondering if you would mind another Brit gatecrashing your meet ?

I have been in Nova Scotia about 8 weeks now,, but do no know where

Lower Deck is ?

Thanks

Michelle

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Hi Michelle

I am also going - not sure exactly where it is but I think its at the Halifax harbourfront, close to Salty's. I am being picked up at Costco and driven there. :)

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some directions on their website: http://www.lowerdeck.ca/contact_us.aspx

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Thanks everyone for meeting up at the Lower Deck. It was nice to put a face to names.

Thanks again to Mr and Mrs Novaboy for taking me there too.

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Hi All,

Wasnt able to attend your meet,, let me know if you plan to do this again pleaseeee......

Would love to hear everyone's experiences so far

Michelle

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:sneaky: O......... You tease :lol:

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I am sure we will all be meeting again next year. I am going to PM you. :)

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How much will it take to destroy the evidence! :rofl::eek::thumbup:

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There's a full month to go before next year - surely we could get another couple in before then??? :eek::beer::rofl::thumbup:

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Put me down for one next Easter

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hey there. hope the meet went well, I couldn't have made it anyway - was working. but let me know when the next one is, would love to meet up with everyone
Andy's on the road a lot, but we should be able to schedule something in
Sheila

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apolgies for the very belated post (i thought i'd posted before but obviously forgot to hit the submit button - doh!) but a BIG thank you to everyone who came on this meet up and for all the top tips and advice given - it was really good to put names to face as well.
We had a great week in Nova - didn't quite make it up to the AV area but got stuck on the lighthouse route - v.v. beautiful. People all very nice and friendly. Coastline gorgeous. Definitely a place we'd like to come back to in the Summer.
We can definitely see why so many Brits are moving out to Nova. the quality of life looks great and you get a lot of house for your buck compared to back home. We're going to have a few months cogitating on whether its for us, weighing up the pros and cons but we wish everybody heading over there all the luck....