Goodbye to Canada
Jul 12th 2008 | 2:41 am
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Goodbye to Canada
Well after almost 9 years it's time for me to leave Canada. Me and the 2 kids fly out tomorrow evening from Toronto and arrive in Belfast early Monday morning. I've had such a hectic time organizing everything to do with the move (mostly by myself as OH has been working away from home, since May) that it's only now that it's starting to sink in. Canada's not a bad place but for us it was just never really home, even for my Canadian OH.
Good luck to everyone who is working so hard to get to Canada I wish you all the luck in the world. And to all those already here I hope you continue to enjoy living here and if there ever comes a time when you decide to go back remember at least you gave it a go.
Good luck to everyone who is working so hard to get to Canada I wish you all the luck in the world. And to all those already here I hope you continue to enjoy living here and if there ever comes a time when you decide to go back remember at least you gave it a go.
Jul 12th 2008 | 2:43 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Good luck Elaine, Best wishes to you and your family for the future
Hope you have a smooth journey home
Hope you have a smooth journey home
Jul 12th 2008 | 2:43 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
All the very best Elaine.
Keep in touch.
Keep in touch.
Jul 12th 2008 | 2:43 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Happy trails, Elaine.
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Jul 12th 2008 | 3:08 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Well after almost 9 years it's time for me to leave Canada. Me and the 2 kids fly out tomorrow evening from Toronto and arrive in Belfast early Monday morning. I've had such a hectic time organizing everything to do with the move (mostly by myself as OH has been working away from home, since May) that it's only now that it's starting to sink in. Canada's not a bad place but for us it was just never really home, even for my Canadian OH.
Good luck to everyone who is working so hard to get to Canada I wish you all the luck in the world. And to all those already here I hope you continue to enjoy living here and if there ever comes a time when you decide to go back remember at least you gave it a go.
Good luck to everyone who is working so hard to get to Canada I wish you all the luck in the world. And to all those already here I hope you continue to enjoy living here and if there ever comes a time when you decide to go back remember at least you gave it a go.
I'm sure you will fit right back in, and have fun finding out how much this place has changed in the last 9 years. I do get a bit sad to think of leaving sometimes because it's just beautiful here (well most of it!)
On a lighter note, you will have to speak with the county elders when you get back about your initiation ceremony. It will likely involve a sack o' spuds, a bucket of potchine and the Larne ferry. Lol. Welcome Home
Jul 12th 2008 | 3:41 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Good luck Elaine, I hope you are really happy back home. Don't forget your Canadian experience its something to tell the grandkids in years to come 
Jul 12th 2008 | 5:02 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Good luck Elaine! I fly out for Belfast Monday evening...but only for a wedding in Belfast the following Friday...hope the Guinness is cold...
Jul 12th 2008 | 5:05 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Well after almost 9 years it's time for me to leave Canada. Me and the 2 kids fly out tomorrow evening from Toronto and arrive in Belfast early Monday morning. I've had such a hectic time organizing everything to do with the move (mostly by myself as OH has been working away from home, since May) that it's only now that it's starting to sink in. Canada's not a bad place but for us it was just never really home, even for my Canadian OH.
Good luck to everyone who is working so hard to get to Canada I wish you all the luck in the world. And to all those already here I hope you continue to enjoy living here and if there ever comes a time when you decide to go back remember at least you gave it a go.
Good luck to everyone who is working so hard to get to Canada I wish you all the luck in the world. And to all those already here I hope you continue to enjoy living here and if there ever comes a time when you decide to go back remember at least you gave it a go.
BTW my husband is in Cork today...just about to go into M&S and emailed me to see if I want anything.
Jul 12th 2008 | 5:32 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
hope everything works out for you and your family.
Jul 12th 2008 | 5:54 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Wishing you all the very best Elaine. Hope everything goes nice and smoothly for you all
Jul 12th 2008 | 6:05 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Well after almost 9 years it's time for me to leave Canada. Me and the 2 kids fly out tomorrow evening from Toronto and arrive in Belfast early Monday morning. I've had such a hectic time organizing everything to do with the move (mostly by myself as OH has been working away from home, since May) that it's only now that it's starting to sink in. Canada's not a bad place but for us it was just never really home, even for my Canadian OH.
Good luck to everyone who is working so hard to get to Canada I wish you all the luck in the world. And to all those already here I hope you continue to enjoy living here and if there ever comes a time when you decide to go back remember at least you gave it a go.
Good luck to everyone who is working so hard to get to Canada I wish you all the luck in the world. And to all those already here I hope you continue to enjoy living here and if there ever comes a time when you decide to go back remember at least you gave it a go.
Have a great flight with the kids and keep in touch....
Jul 12th 2008 | 6:30 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
best of british
Jul 12th 2008 | 6:51 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Is it true that Canada offers only 2 weeks annual leave per year and if so I think we may go to Australia instead !!
Jul 12th 2008 | 7:00 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Two weeks is the government mandated minimum which is in fact similar to the UK, although lots of companies give more.
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Annual_Leave-Canada
Jul 12th 2008 | 7:42 am
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Re: Goodbye to Canada
Best wishes for you all, may your journey home be smooth and stress free!
Lorraine G
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