I am a PR now,eh?
Jun 24th 2007 | 10:54 pm
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I am a PR now,eh?
hey there guys.
just thought id share my landing experience
....and its not a horror story.
we got to glasgow airport to fly to ottawa with zoom.we were 60 kilos over our baggage allowance..(i jest you not)....and at £6 a kilo it looked bad,but with a bit of sweet talking and explaining our situation,we got away with a £60 charge......so zoom airlines rock
the flight was excellent...went by really quickly,mostly because my 15week old son wanted loads of daddys attention.....we landed half an hour early,and by the time my wife had changed the wee man,and got the stroller,there was nobody at passport control.and there was nobody at immigration....which only took 5mins.then we headed to the baggage bit,to find our lonely(but heavy) bags waiting on a trolley for us.
the customs bit didnt take long and they were well impressed when we produced our b4 forms all ready for them.
then the best part....we were supposed to go elsewhere to get the cat.....pets dont normally get dealt with at the airport,if you use an agent....
my little cat was brought to us,she was in great condition but a little pissed at us(i dont blame her)....so we paid a service fee of $32 to cbsa for her and we were free to go....the whole episode took less than an hour.
i am still pinching myself because the whole process was so simple,the flight crew were great,as were the immigration and customs,plus other airport staff at ottawa were amazing and helpful.
so its great to be here,and im shortly heading out to buy furniture and other fun stuff.....so thanks again to all, and thanks to those who sent me karma....much appreciated as it definetly worked
regards to all
Paul
just thought id share my landing experience
....and its not a horror story.we got to glasgow airport to fly to ottawa with zoom.we were 60 kilos over our baggage allowance..(i jest you not)....and at £6 a kilo it looked bad,but with a bit of sweet talking and explaining our situation,we got away with a £60 charge......so zoom airlines rock
the flight was excellent...went by really quickly,mostly because my 15week old son wanted loads of daddys attention.....we landed half an hour early,and by the time my wife had changed the wee man,and got the stroller,there was nobody at passport control.and there was nobody at immigration....which only took 5mins.then we headed to the baggage bit,to find our lonely(but heavy) bags waiting on a trolley for us.
the customs bit didnt take long and they were well impressed when we produced our b4 forms all ready for them.
then the best part....we were supposed to go elsewhere to get the cat.....pets dont normally get dealt with at the airport,if you use an agent....
my little cat was brought to us,she was in great condition but a little pissed at us(i dont blame her)....so we paid a service fee of $32 to cbsa for her and we were free to go....the whole episode took less than an hour.
i am still pinching myself because the whole process was so simple,the flight crew were great,as were the immigration and customs,plus other airport staff at ottawa were amazing and helpful.
so its great to be here,and im shortly heading out to buy furniture and other fun stuff.....so thanks again to all, and thanks to those who sent me karma....much appreciated as it definetly worked
regards to all
Paul
Jun 24th 2007 | 11:04 pm
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From: Ottawa, ON.
Re: I am a PR now,eh?
Glad to hear everything went smoothly for you guys - good luck with all the running around coming up! 
Jun 24th 2007 | 11:04 pm
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Re: I am a PR now,eh?
CONGRATULATIONS......... from a wet and windy Wales !!!!!
Good luck for your future.........
Can you send some Karma our way please
ENJOY YOUR NEW LIFE ..... cheers
Good luck for your future.........
Can you send some Karma our way please
ENJOY YOUR NEW LIFE ..... cheers
Jun 24th 2007 | 11:19 pm
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Re: I am a PR now,eh?
Great to hear you got through (thru) without hassle, let's hope it happens the same for us in September...What time did you land?
Keep updating, it'll be good to see how you're getting on, especially as we're going to be in the same area as you. If the others get bored you can always pm me
Good luck to you during the next few weeks of hectic hell.
Jun 24th 2007 | 11:29 pm
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Re: I am a PR now,eh?
Great news! Well done with the excess baggage as well - you must have really "sweet talked" the check-in staff!
Don't forget to change your location now!
Joanne
Don't forget to change your location now!
Joanne
Jun 25th 2007 | 4:33 am
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Re: I am a PR now,eh?
hey there guys.
just thought id share my landing experience....and its not a horror story.
we got to glasgow airport to fly to ottawa with zoom.we were 60 kilos over our baggage allowance..(i jest you not)....and at £6 a kilo it looked bad,but with a bit of sweet talking and explaining our situation,we got away with a £60 charge......so zoom airlines rock
the flight was excellent...went by really quickly,mostly because my 15week old son wanted loads of daddys attention.....we landed half an hour early,and by the time my wife had changed the wee man,and got the stroller,there was nobody at passport control.and there was nobody at immigration....which only took 5mins.then we headed to the baggage bit,to find our lonely(but heavy) bags waiting on a trolley for us.
the customs bit didnt take long and they were well impressed when we produced our b4 forms all ready for them.
then the best part....we were supposed to go elsewhere to get the cat.....pets dont normally get dealt with at the airport,if you use an agent....
my little cat was brought to us,she was in great condition but a little pissed at us(i dont blame her)....so we paid a service fee of $32 to cbsa for her and we were free to go....the whole episode took less than an hour.
i am still pinching myself because the whole process was so simple,the flight crew were great,as were the immigration and customs,plus other airport staff at ottawa were amazing and helpful.
so its great to be here,and im shortly heading out to buy furniture and other fun stuff.....so thanks again to all, and thanks to those who sent me karma....much appreciated as it definetly worked
regards to all
Paul
just thought id share my landing experience
....and its not a horror story.we got to glasgow airport to fly to ottawa with zoom.we were 60 kilos over our baggage allowance..(i jest you not)....and at £6 a kilo it looked bad,but with a bit of sweet talking and explaining our situation,we got away with a £60 charge......so zoom airlines rock
the flight was excellent...went by really quickly,mostly because my 15week old son wanted loads of daddys attention.....we landed half an hour early,and by the time my wife had changed the wee man,and got the stroller,there was nobody at passport control.and there was nobody at immigration....which only took 5mins.then we headed to the baggage bit,to find our lonely(but heavy) bags waiting on a trolley for us.
the customs bit didnt take long and they were well impressed when we produced our b4 forms all ready for them.
then the best part....we were supposed to go elsewhere to get the cat.....pets dont normally get dealt with at the airport,if you use an agent....
my little cat was brought to us,she was in great condition but a little pissed at us(i dont blame her)....so we paid a service fee of $32 to cbsa for her and we were free to go....the whole episode took less than an hour.
i am still pinching myself because the whole process was so simple,the flight crew were great,as were the immigration and customs,plus other airport staff at ottawa were amazing and helpful.
so its great to be here,and im shortly heading out to buy furniture and other fun stuff.....so thanks again to all, and thanks to those who sent me karma....much appreciated as it definetly worked
regards to all
Paul
Wishing you best of luck in your new life.
Rob.
Jun 25th 2007 | 4:37 am
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Re: I am a PR now,eh?
Great news Paul.
I am a week behind you. Flying out to Toronto on Friday.
Good luck with everything!
I am a week behind you. Flying out to Toronto on Friday.
Good luck with everything!
Jun 25th 2007 | 4:38 am
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From: Guelph, Ontario
Re: I am a PR now,eh?
Great to see you're losing the 'boig accent so quickly.
Congrats on a smooth landing and all the best for the future to you and your family.......and the cat.
Congrats on a smooth landing and all the best for the future to you and your family.......and the cat.
Jun 25th 2007 | 5:09 am
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Congratulations and welcome to Canada Paul.
I am glad to hear the trip went smoothly and I hope things continue to go as smoothly as you set up your new life in Canada.
I look forward to hearing more good news stories at a later date.
Cheers
Steve
I am glad to hear the trip went smoothly and I hope things continue to go as smoothly as you set up your new life in Canada.
I look forward to hearing more good news stories at a later date.
Cheers
Steve
Jun 25th 2007 | 12:31 pm
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Re: I am a PR now,eh?
Paul
Glad it all went well
Welcome to Canada to you and the family ( cat included )
Well done and keep us all posted
Eddie
Glad it all went well
Welcome to Canada to you and the family ( cat included )
Well done and keep us all posted
Eddie
Last edited by Voyager970; Jun 25th 2007 at 12:34 pm. Reason: Canny bloomin spell, gettin to auld !!!!!!!!!
Jun 25th 2007 | 1:27 pm
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Nice one and welcome to Canada eh? 
Jun 25th 2007 | 1:50 pm
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Hey Paul, what you doing up so early?
Great to hear you got through (thru) without hassle, let's hope it happens the same for us in September...What time did you land?
Keep updating, it'll be good to see how you're getting on, especially as we're going to be in the same area as you. If the others get bored you can always pm me
Good luck to you during the next few weeks of hectic hell.
Great to hear you got through (thru) without hassle, let's hope it happens the same for us in September...What time did you land?
Keep updating, it'll be good to see how you're getting on, especially as we're going to be in the same area as you. If the others get bored you can always pm me
Good luck to you during the next few weeks of hectic hell.
flight landed at 18:00....it was due for around half six.
there are next to no other flights that come in to ottawa on saturday except from the uk and the states,so hopefully it should be a doddle for you as well.
cheers mate
Paul
Jun 25th 2007 | 5:43 pm
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Weather looks good for you too, just seen the forecast and it seems to be hotting up in Ottawa, 30 plus i beleive!!
It rained in Kelowna today but fine and clear by this afternoon with 26 promised for tomorrow. It even snowed up Big White, ask MK Murrays they'll tell you.
It rained in Kelowna today but fine and clear by this afternoon with 26 promised for tomorrow. It even snowed up Big White, ask MK Murrays they'll tell you.
Jun 25th 2007 | 10:58 pm
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Congrats Paul - have a great time!!!
Jun 26th 2007 | 12:45 am
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Re: I am a PR now,eh?
Hey Paul, what you doing up so early?
Great to hear you got through (thru) without hassle, let's hope it happens the same for us in September...What time did you land?
Keep updating, it'll be good to see how you're getting on, especially as we're going to be in the same area as you. If the others get bored you can always pm me
Good luck to you during the next few weeks of hectic hell.
Great to hear you got through (thru) without hassle, let's hope it happens the same for us in September...What time did you land?
Keep updating, it'll be good to see how you're getting on, especially as we're going to be in the same area as you. If the others get bored you can always pm me
Good luck to you during the next few weeks of hectic hell.
