Six years today
Jul 18th 2016, 10:12 pm
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Six years today
Well, it is the first time since we arrived that I have written a canniversary.
Six years ago we arrived in Calgary with two suitcases, nowhere to live, no jobs, and no vehicles. Six years on, we have a house two vehicles and jobs.
It has been a tough road to travel - there are things we like, and things we do not like; just like the UK.
The hardest part of moving was leaving our two boys behind (23 and 27). I cried buckets. Six years later, the boys are here, have jobs and have PR. The eldest successfully sponsored his partner via common-law inland - it took 7 months and 1 day from application being received to them having their landing interview last month in Calgary.
Would I go back to live - no.
All in all, a good decision was made.
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Six years ago we arrived in Calgary with two suitcases, nowhere to live, no jobs, and no vehicles. Six years on, we have a house two vehicles and jobs.
It has been a tough road to travel - there are things we like, and things we do not like; just like the UK.
The hardest part of moving was leaving our two boys behind (23 and 27). I cried buckets. Six years later, the boys are here, have jobs and have PR. The eldest successfully sponsored his partner via common-law inland - it took 7 months and 1 day from application being received to them having their landing interview last month in Calgary.
Would I go back to live - no.
All in all, a good decision was made.
Poppit
Jul 19th 2016, 2:55 am
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Re: Six years today
Good for you guys, did u get citizenship yet ?
Jul 19th 2016, 3:59 am
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Re: Six years today
Hi Magnumpi
Yes we got citizenship in May last year; it will be a while before the boys can apply but at least we are all here together.
PS: I sent you a private message. :-)
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Yes we got citizenship in May last year; it will be a while before the boys can apply but at least we are all here together.
PS: I sent you a private message. :-)
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Jul 19th 2016, 12:24 pm
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Re: Six years today
Well, it is the first time since we arrived that I have written a canniversary.
Six years ago we arrived in Calgary with two suitcases, nowhere to live, no jobs, and no vehicles. Six years on, we have a house two vehicles and jobs.
It has been a tough road to travel - there are things we like, and things we do not like; just like the UK.
The hardest part of moving was leaving our two boys behind (23 and 27). I cried buckets. Six years later, the boys are here, have jobs and have PR. The eldest successfully sponsored his partner via common-law inland - it took 7 months and 1 day from application being received to them having their landing interview last month in Calgary.
Would I go back to live - no.
All in all, a good decision was made.
Poppit
Six years ago we arrived in Calgary with two suitcases, nowhere to live, no jobs, and no vehicles. Six years on, we have a house two vehicles and jobs.
It has been a tough road to travel - there are things we like, and things we do not like; just like the UK.
The hardest part of moving was leaving our two boys behind (23 and 27). I cried buckets. Six years later, the boys are here, have jobs and have PR. The eldest successfully sponsored his partner via common-law inland - it took 7 months and 1 day from application being received to them having their landing interview last month in Calgary.
Would I go back to live - no.
All in all, a good decision was made.
Poppit
We visited Cochrane a couple of weeks ago when looking at the surrounding towns of Calgary. Seems like a really beautiful place to live, it was our favourite of all the towns we visited.
Jul 19th 2016, 3:54 pm
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Re: Six years today
It is a great place to live. Mountain views and it's proximity to Canmore, Kananaskis, Banff and Lake Louise make it an ideal location.
Lots of building going on at the moment so perhaps you might find a spot that suits your family.
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Lots of building going on at the moment so perhaps you might find a spot that suits your family.
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Jul 20th 2016, 7:19 am
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Re: Six years today
It all depends where work can be found though really, we're a couple so I think we'll aim for a cheap room somewhere if we're lucky enough to get in.
Always nice to hear good experiences, best of luck in the future and keep us updated
Jul 20th 2016, 2:03 pm
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Good-luck, and fingers-crossed you are successful. 😀
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