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We made it
Well after a shaky start, two flights and one long day we have landed in Nova Scotia. Grumpy BA check in staff was moaning because one case was 0.6 of a kilo over weight,then at Heathrow they put our luggage on the wrong belt. After asking at the counter we were told that it was due in 5 mins by a clerk who barely looked up from her magazine. 15 mins later they realised their mistake. Next we had a mad dash across the airport from terminal 5 to 3, getting held up by muppets who ignore all the signs and try to get through customs(several times) without removing anything.
AirCanada were excellent and got us boarded quickly only to be held up from being pushed off the gate, then waiting inline to taxi onto runway - captain told us that they had built in waiting time onto the flight time so we landed just gone 15.00 local time. Smooth flight, nice plane. Customs and immigration went well despite the long queue, we were asked how much money we had, plus they liked that we had done the goods to follow/accompany on a spreadsheet and done them a copy as well. After stamping and signing we got the "welcome to Canada". Picked up the hire car - GMC Arcadia, they even knocked $300 off the price which will probably end up in the fuel tank. If you can imagine what would happen if knight rider got it together with a hummer and made a concept vehicle thats what it looks like. We're staying at the Holiday inn on Kearny Lake drive, its ok with a timmies & a booze shop next door. We've opened bank accounts with TD Canada who have waived the charges until Aug - result, get SIN tomorrow and view a house we're looking to buy. Right now i'm having a beer or two in the hope that i don't wake up at 04:30. oh and O2 PAYG do work over here if the phone is unlocked, just make sure you set up topping the credit up before you leave the UK. will keep you posted Stuart |
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Welcome to the dark side! :D
Enjoy |
Re: We made it
Originally Posted by Stu-pot
(Post 7443348)
Well after a shaky start, two flights and one long day we have landed in Nova Scotia. Grumpy BA check in staff was moaning because one case was 0.6 of a kilo over weight,then at Heathrow they put our luggage on the wrong belt. After asking at the counter we were told that it was due in 5 mins by a clerk who barely looked up from her magazine. 15 mins later they realised their mistake. Next we had a mad dash across the airport from terminal 5 to 3, getting held up by muppets who ignore all the signs and try to get through customs(several times) without removing anything.
AirCanada were excellent and got us boarded quickly only to be held up from being pushed off the gate, then waiting inline to taxi onto runway - captain told us that they had built in waiting time onto the flight time so we landed just gone 15.00 local time. Smooth flight, nice plane. Customs and immigration went well despite the long queue, we were asked how much money we had, plus they liked that we had done the goods to follow/accompany on a spreadsheet and done them a copy as well. After stamping and signing we got the "welcome to Canada". Picked up the hire car - GMC Arcadia, they even knocked $300 off the price which will probably end up in the fuel tank. If you can imagine what would happen if knight rider got it together with a hummer and made a concept vehicle thats what it looks like. We're staying at the Holiday inn on Kearny Lake drive, its ok with a timmies & a booze shop next door. We've opened bank accounts with TD Canada who have waived the charges until Aug - result, get SIN tomorrow and view a house we're looking to buy. Right now i'm having a beer or two in the hope that i don't wake up at 04:30. oh and O2 PAYG do work over here if the phone is unlocked, just make sure you set up topping the credit up before you leave the UK. will keep you posted Stuart At least your next door to the beer store...result! Am glad you all made it - WELCOME TO NOVA SCOTIA! ps...you will wake up at 4.30...lol A x |
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Well done and Congratulations!
Hope you enjoy your new life! |
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Hi
Congrats on arriving in NS:thumbsup: Thanks for the info, sounds as though immigration was fairly straight forward, I assume from what you have said they didn't actually ask for proof of finds, just asked the question? Good luck with the house hunting, look forward to catching up soon:thumbsup: Best wishes:) |
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Congratulations!!! Have a fantastic new life :thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Gosh that all sounds a bit hectic! Although sadly it appears that the problems were all at the UK end - doesn't say much for us!
Congratulations on getting there, and good luck with the house hunting! |
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Well done, I am soooooo envious (have a whole year to wait yet). Maybe you can answer a couple of questions (one of millions that are rattling around at the back of my mind....as I am sure you were once there too).
Have you booked the hotel for a discounted long stay whilst you find somewhere? We decided not to sell our house but to rent it out in the UK and rent something in BC hoping the exchange rate will get better in the next year or two, do you think it is a good time to bring money over to Canada and to buy a house that may start to decrease in value ( that is open for discussion but I heard parts of Canada's house market was starting to fall). Will you keep the hire car or buy one.....paying hotel bills and car hire can be financially sapping I would imagine. I know, each to their own, but picking peoples brains helps others make their own decision too. Best of luck on your great adventure..:thumbsup: |
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well done stu and co. i will be chasing you soon as my twp is due on good friday:D then it bye bye sunny wigan for a bit. all the best from westewoo of ashton in makerfield:)
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Originally Posted by skyturner
(Post 7444438)
Well done, I am soooooo envious (have a whole year to wait yet). Maybe you can answer a couple of questions (one of millions that are rattling around at the back of my mind....as I am sure you were once there too).
Have you booked the hotel for a discounted long stay whilst you find somewhere? no not really, just looked for the best deal We decided not to sell our house but to rent it out in the UK and rent something in BC hoping the exchange rate will get better in the next year or two, do you think it is a good time to bring money over to Canada and to buy a house that may start to decrease in value ( that is open for discussion but I heard parts of Canada's house market was starting to fall).i'm checking the exchange rate daily to get the best deal, from what i've seen so far the houses in NS seem to be going up in price Will you keep the hire car or buy one.....paying hotel bills and car hire can be financially sapping I would imagine.i have hired this SUV tank type thingy, but thanks to the good folk on here we will be buying one soon as the insurance have recognised our no claims I know, each to their own, but picking peoples brains helps others make their own decision too. Best of luck on your great adventure..:thumbsup: Stuart Oh and i still woke at 04:00 this morning:( |
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Originally Posted by Stu-pot
(Post 7444637)
Stuart
Oh and i still woke at 04:00 this morning:( Hope you have a good day :thumbsup: PS - Did you bring this rain with you? Naughty naughty. |
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Welcome to Canada!
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Congratulations - now you need to change the location in your profile! :rofl:
Good luck and hope the rest of the transition goes smoothly. |
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:)
Originally Posted by Stu-pot
(Post 7443348)
Well after a shaky start, two flights and one long day we have landed in Nova Scotia. Grumpy BA check in staff was moaning because one case was 0.6 of a kilo over weight,then at Heathrow they put our luggage on the wrong belt. After asking at the counter we were told that it was due in 5 mins by a clerk who barely looked up from her magazine. 15 mins later they realised their mistake. Next we had a mad dash across the airport from terminal 5 to 3, getting held up by muppets who ignore all the signs and try to get through customs(several times) without removing anything.
AirCanada were excellent and got us boarded quickly only to be held up from being pushed off the gate, then waiting inline to taxi onto runway - captain told us that they had built in waiting time onto the flight time so we landed just gone 15.00 local time. Smooth flight, nice plane. Customs and immigration went well despite the long queue, we were asked how much money we had, plus they liked that we had done the goods to follow/accompany on a spreadsheet and done them a copy as well. After stamping and signing we got the "welcome to Canada". Picked up the hire car - GMC Arcadia, they even knocked $300 off the price which will probably end up in the fuel tank. If you can imagine what would happen if knight rider got it together with a hummer and made a concept vehicle thats what it looks like. We're staying at the Holiday inn on Kearny Lake drive, its ok with a timmies & a booze shop next door. We've opened bank accounts with TD Canada who have waived the charges until Aug - result, get SIN tomorrow and view a house we're looking to buy. Right now i'm having a beer or two in the hope that i don't wake up at 04:30. oh and O2 PAYG do work over here if the phone is unlocked, just make sure you set up topping the credit up before you leave the UK. will keep you posted Stuart Well done.You deserved the beer.Good luck with the house. |
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Congrats, You just have to change your BE profile location and you will be all done;)
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