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-   -   Just in case you come back!!! (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/just-case-you-come-back-611577/)

Manson May 28th 2009 7:20 am
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Before coming to Canada we stayed at my FIL. My son left behind (by accident) one of his 1st edition Harry potters books. When he realised he called his Grandpa to ask him to bring it when he came to see us. The reply was "oh yes I found it but I gave it away and can't possibly ask for it back".:frown: My son was not amused.

albertabound May 28th 2009 7:24 am
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Aww poor lad. My dad never throws anything away, never gives anything away either lol

Manson May 28th 2009 7:36 am
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Originally Posted by albertabound (Post 7613296)
Aww poor lad. My dad never throws anything away, never gives anything away either lol
Neither did my dad:wub: I can always remember when they moved into their bungalow and mum was trying downsize. She found comics and newspapers that were over 30 years old all neatly wrapped up in the bottom of one of the cupboards.:eek:

Novocastrian May 28th 2009 8:47 am
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Originally Posted by ExcitedBrit (Post 7611458)
32 years!!! You can go back and be an expat in the UK now:blink:
No thank you.

But ironically enough the parents-in-law will be bringing the power tools with them to France when we meet up there in July.

Now that's what I call foresight.

ExcitedBrit May 30th 2009 6:40 pm
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Good for you!! I intend to get bring over all or most of my handtools later on....I have a huge set of Record Handtools (woodwork) I left behind. BTW how can you possibly use the powertools? what about voltage?:confused:


Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 7613457)
No thank you.

But ironically enough the parents-in-law will be bringing the power tools with them to France when we meet up there in July.

Now that's what I call foresight.

DaveLovesDee May 30th 2009 11:59 pm
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Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7612755)
My buddy still has my much loved Thorens TD125 / SME series III turntable, plus a collection of extremely dodgy 80s and 90s vinyl in his attic. If I could figure out a way to ship it here in one piece without costing the earth I would probably take it back... its safe to say I think Im staying....
Maybe one of those people asking what to put in their container would have room for them?

Novocastrian May 31st 2009 3:38 am
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Originally Posted by ExcitedBrit (Post 7619504)
Good for you!! I intend to get bring over all or most of my handtools later on....I have a huge set of Record Handtools (woodwork) I left behind. BTW how can you possibly use the powertools? what about voltage?:confused:
It's the same in France as in the UK (more or less).

dboy May 31st 2009 5:24 am
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Originally Posted by act1980 (Post 7609707)
How do you know you won't come back? Many people do. I am even thinking myself about 'what if we don't like it' etc.... :)
Think you totally missed the point. Hoarding a kettle and a toaster in case of one's return - as only a mother could do - very symbolic of holding on.

ExcitedBrit May 31st 2009 5:32 am
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I agree thats true. My mom insisted I leave a few of my books on the bookshelf, all she said was..... we gonna pretend you're still around! I knew what she meant by this:wub:

Originally Posted by dboy (Post 7620848)
Think you totally missed the point. Hoarding a kettle and a toaster in case of one's return - as only a mother could do - very symbolic of holding on.

Almost Canadian Jun 1st 2009 6:41 am
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Originally Posted by albertabound (Post 7613296)
Aww poor lad. My dad never throws anything away, never gives anything away either lol

Must be a Yorkshireman:rofl:

albertabound Jun 1st 2009 7:03 am
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Originally Posted by Almost Canadian (Post 7623978)
Must be a Yorkshireman:rofl:
Scouser actually:rofl:

DaveLovesDee Jun 1st 2009 11:51 am
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Originally Posted by albertabound (Post 7624024)
Scouser actually:rofl:
Blue or Red??

Alberta_Rose Jun 1st 2009 3:14 pm
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Originally Posted by ExcitedBrit (Post 7619504)
BTW how can you possibly use the powertools? what about voltage?:confused:
[ROBOT VOICE] Transformers?! [/ROBOT VOICE] :p

albertabound Jun 1st 2009 4:43 pm
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Originally Posted by CaptainHook (Post 7624609)
Blue or Red??
Red of course, is there really any other colour?:thumbup:
Tina

dboy Jun 6th 2009 3:24 am
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Originally Posted by ExcitedBrit (Post 7620861)
I agree thats true. My mom insisted I leave a few of my books on the bookshelf, all she said was..... we gonna pretend you're still around! I knew what she meant by this:wub:
I just hope my dear old mum hasn't thrown out my showwaddywaddy albums:thumbsup:


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