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Just like to say I would have been lost without this site!!! A 'Big' thank-you to you all and especially to my friends in SK and the warm welcome we were given on our final recce trip..You know who you are xxxx
Question is... has anyone moved in the winter??? how easy was it?? My little dog is able to go as luggage lol We were hoping to get out by October however got a few hiccups here... We don't really want to wait until spring, can't really as we have a farm waiting...Just not sure how difficult it will be???
Anyone looking to re-locate PLEASE don't right off Saskatchewan, it is an up and coming province with shed loads of opportunities that are by passed for the larger populated and 'expensive ' cities.![Love](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/wub.gif)
Just like to say I would have been lost without this site!!! A 'Big' thank-you to you all and especially to my friends in SK and the warm welcome we were given on our final recce trip..You know who you are xxxx
Question is... has anyone moved in the winter??? how easy was it?? My little dog is able to go as luggage lol We were hoping to get out by October however got a few hiccups here... We don't really want to wait until spring, can't really as we have a farm waiting...Just not sure how difficult it will be???
Anyone looking to re-locate PLEASE don't right off Saskatchewan, it is an up and coming province with shed loads of opportunities that are by passed for the larger populated and 'expensive ' cities.
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I still don't have proper furniture.
I'm glad I came here in winter. I could overcome my lack of suitable clothing by wearing everything I owned. Had I landed here in 30c+ heat I would have been screwed.
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Thanks all you have put my mind at rest! We will be able to complete on our property near Tisedale 30 days after we land. Already waiting for us, seen it in the spring for ourselves and pics of it last winter. Peeps there are fab couldn't have been more helpful so it sounds as if we'll be going regardless of the cold and snow lol It is true that it is a dry cold in SK and no coats needed until -15.
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We landed in Vancouver on New Year's Eve 08, during the worst winter BC had seen for some time (but still mild by Canadian standards). Driving on unfamiliar snowy roads for the first time was a bit scary, but other than that, we did just fine.
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We arrived in January - advantages, cheaper flights, no problem finding temporary accommodation because Canadians tend to flock south in the winter for holidays, not stay in Canada.
The main thing we liked now, looking back on things was that once the initial "honeymoon" phase had worn off after about 3 months and we were feeling a bit down the weather warmed up, evenings were lighter and generally helped lift the mood.
I would think if you arrive at the end of summer the weather is still good but after those 3 months the nights are drawing in and 6 months of a very cold winter staring you face on might not be so appealing!
One disadvantage I will say is trying to look for a house (although sounds like you already have something lined up). Outside of the less choice, in the winter it is not possible to check the land around the house for yourself since it is mostly covered in snow. Once me moved in we realised the grading hadn't been done properly (home inspector didn't pick this up) and the moron builder installed a downspout right across our pathway leading to the front door which leaks and creates a mini skating rink effect when things start to thaw and freeze. I need to sort this out...
Good luck with the move!
Helen
The main thing we liked now, looking back on things was that once the initial "honeymoon" phase had worn off after about 3 months and we were feeling a bit down the weather warmed up, evenings were lighter and generally helped lift the mood.
I would think if you arrive at the end of summer the weather is still good but after those 3 months the nights are drawing in and 6 months of a very cold winter staring you face on might not be so appealing!
One disadvantage I will say is trying to look for a house (although sounds like you already have something lined up). Outside of the less choice, in the winter it is not possible to check the land around the house for yourself since it is mostly covered in snow. Once me moved in we realised the grading hadn't been done properly (home inspector didn't pick this up) and the moron builder installed a downspout right across our pathway leading to the front door which leaks and creates a mini skating rink effect when things start to thaw and freeze. I need to sort this out...
Good luck with the move!
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We arrived in January - advantages, cheaper flights, no problem finding temporary accommodation because Canadians tend to flock south in the winter for holidays, not stay in Canada.
The main thing we liked now, looking back on things was that once the initial "honeymoon" phase had worn off after about 3 months and we were feeling a bit down the weather warmed up, evenings were lighter and generally helped lift the mood.
I would think if you arrive at the end of summer the weather is still good but after those 3 months the nights are drawing in and 6 months of a very cold winter staring you face on might not be so appealing!
One disadvantage I will say is trying to look for a house (although sounds like you already have something lined up). Outside of the less choice, in the winter it is not possible to check the land around the house for yourself since it is mostly covered in snow. Once me moved in we realised the grading hadn't been done properly (home inspector didn't pick this up) and the moron builder installed a downspout right across our pathway leading to the front door which leaks and creates a mini skating rink effect when things start to thaw and freeze. I need to sort this out...
Good luck with the move!
Helen
The main thing we liked now, looking back on things was that once the initial "honeymoon" phase had worn off after about 3 months and we were feeling a bit down the weather warmed up, evenings were lighter and generally helped lift the mood.
I would think if you arrive at the end of summer the weather is still good but after those 3 months the nights are drawing in and 6 months of a very cold winter staring you face on might not be so appealing!
One disadvantage I will say is trying to look for a house (although sounds like you already have something lined up). Outside of the less choice, in the winter it is not possible to check the land around the house for yourself since it is mostly covered in snow. Once me moved in we realised the grading hadn't been done properly (home inspector didn't pick this up) and the moron builder installed a downspout right across our pathway leading to the front door which leaks and creates a mini skating rink effect when things start to thaw and freeze. I need to sort this out...
Good luck with the move!
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