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mandymoochops May 25th 2009 5:46 am

Re: moving to canada
 
They use the word windshield instead of windscreen :sneaky:

Tangram May 25th 2009 5:50 am

Re: moving to canada
 
What about block heaters ?

iaink May 25th 2009 5:51 am

Re: moving to canada
 

Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 7602727)
What about block heaters ?

or winter tires....

lancashirebird May 25th 2009 5:51 am

Re: moving to canada
 

Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 7602716)
They use the word windshield instead of windscreen :sneaky:

and trunk instead of boot :unsure:
plus there doors in the washrooms have holes around, my daughter makes me stand there so no one can see :eek::eek:

mandymoochops May 25th 2009 5:53 am

Re: moving to canada
 
oh blimey where do you start - theres a lot to learn about Canada.

The WIKI is a fantastic resource, I would start there before things get out of hand ;)

Auld Yin May 25th 2009 7:38 am

Re: moving to canada
 
plus there doors in the washrooms have holes around

:confused::confused::confused::confused::huh::huh: :huh:

Miss Clinique May 25th 2009 7:41 am

Re: moving to canada
 
Mobile is a cell :)

christmasoompa May 25th 2009 7:47 am

Re: moving to canada
 
Hi Rags, and welcome to the forum.

I've just taken a look at your other thread in the US forum and seen that you are a welder, which means that you have absolutely no chance of getting a visa for the US. Sorry to be blunt but better that you know early - the US is notoriously difficult to get in to and unless you have incredibly specialist skills (that mean a company will wait a year for you to get there and spend thousands of $ on your application) there is no chance.

But, the good news is that you do stand a chance for Canada assuming you meet the visa criteria. Start with reading the Wiki (on blue bar at top of page) which will give you info on the different visas available and the process involved.

As for the cost of living, there are a lot of threads on here about it. Generally, it's said to be the same as in the UK if that helps at all. Some people are better off there, and some are not, it will just depend on your circumstances.

Bear in mind that it costs a lot to get over there (costing us as a family of four approx £20k to move), so you do need to be sure it's the country for you and have that money to start with.

Best of luck. :)

lancashirebird May 25th 2009 7:55 am

Re: moving to canada
 

Originally Posted by Auld Yin (Post 7602999)
plus there doors in the washrooms have holes around

there is gap around the door, so that you can see if anyone is using it, my daughter hates it - in the uk the door fits and there is no gap :thumbup:
Sorry was using her talk then :eek::rofl::rofl:

rwin May 25th 2009 8:16 am

Re: moving to canada
 

Originally Posted by lancashirebird (Post 7603036)
there is gap around the door, so that you can see if anyone is using it, my daughter hates it - in the uk the door fits and there is no gap :thumbup:
Sorry was using her talk then :eek::rofl::rofl:

Canada is known for its wide open spaces.

Miss Clinique May 25th 2009 8:17 am

Re: moving to canada
 
[QUOTE=rwin;7603087]Canada is known for its wide open spaces.



:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::

rags May 25th 2009 8:27 am

Re: moving to canada
 
[QUOTE=Jacq & Brian;7603091]

Originally Posted by rwin (Post 7603087)
Canada is known for its wide open spaces.



:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::

:thumbsup:

lancashirebird May 25th 2009 9:04 am

Re: moving to canada
 

Originally Posted by rwin (Post 7603087)
Canada is known for its wide open spaces.

She has found that the disabled toilets meet her needs ;);)

But still calls it the Loo and not washroom, plus many other uk saying she won't give up, lets see when she starts kindergarten later in the year :unsure:

Auld Yin May 25th 2009 9:38 am

Re: moving to canada
 

Originally Posted by lancashirebird (Post 7603241)
She has found that the disabled toilets meet her needs ;);)

But still calls it the Loo and not washroom, plus many other uk saying she won't give up, lets see when she starts kindergarten later in the year :unsure:

I'm sorry to say this and I realize she's very young, but unless she's disabled she should not be using toilets for the disabled. By allowing her to do so you are teaching her to ignore what society requires from her.

lancashirebird May 25th 2009 9:42 am

Re: moving to canada
 

Originally Posted by Auld Yin (Post 7603314)
I'm sorry to say this and I realize she's very young, but unless she's disabled she should not be using toilets for the disabled. By allowing her to do so you are teaching her to ignore what society requires from her.

:ohmy::sneaky::thumbs_down:
So you would rather see a puddle on the floor....word fail me on LOL
(and doesnt happen often)


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