At my destination
Aug 20th 2008 | 1:22 pm
#1
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From: Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
At my destination
Well everyone. It has been pointed out to me that although I have had conversations with on a couple of threads since I arrived in Nova Scotia, I haven't actually started a thread to announce it to the world.
So....for the benefit of those you don't know already I'M HERE.
Our journey was an interesting one with our house sale falling though the day before our flight. The flight was delayed so we didn't actually get to our new home until after midnight when we should have been there late afternoon.
On the up side, after our really, really long wait for my WP approval (6 months in total despite it being a totally straightforward application) passing though immigration was a breeze. We managed to get to the desk first and as we already had our approval from the CHC in London we were done in 10 minutes. My heart really went out to the people at the next desk who were what can only be described as publically interrogated and were still there well after we left.
We have now moved into our new home and after a week or so with some blow up beds and 4 deck chairs, our container has arrived and we have furniture. We have also bought a new vehicle.
Even though we shipped a container over we have done a huge amount of shopping and still have more to do but it is really beginning to feel like home.
Our neighbours are lovely, they bought us a card and a bottle of wine which was very welcome and another local couple gave us some home made jam. We were invited to a 'get together' at the local yacht club last Friday so we had the chance to meet a few more local people and everyone was really friendly.
Despite the weather being a little variable since we arrived we have made good use of the beach and the boys are really enjoying themselves and when we are not at the beach or shopping I now have a great new computer.
LIFE IS GOOD.
So....for the benefit of those you don't know already I'M HERE.
Our journey was an interesting one with our house sale falling though the day before our flight. The flight was delayed so we didn't actually get to our new home until after midnight when we should have been there late afternoon.
On the up side, after our really, really long wait for my WP approval (6 months in total despite it being a totally straightforward application) passing though immigration was a breeze. We managed to get to the desk first and as we already had our approval from the CHC in London we were done in 10 minutes. My heart really went out to the people at the next desk who were what can only be described as publically interrogated and were still there well after we left.
We have now moved into our new home and after a week or so with some blow up beds and 4 deck chairs, our container has arrived and we have furniture. We have also bought a new vehicle.
Even though we shipped a container over we have done a huge amount of shopping and still have more to do but it is really beginning to feel like home.
Our neighbours are lovely, they bought us a card and a bottle of wine which was very welcome and another local couple gave us some home made jam. We were invited to a 'get together' at the local yacht club last Friday so we had the chance to meet a few more local people and everyone was really friendly.
Despite the weather being a little variable since we arrived we have made good use of the beach and the boys are really enjoying themselves and when we are not at the beach or shopping I now have a great new computer.
LIFE IS GOOD.
Aug 20th 2008 | 1:27 pm
#2
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From: Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, BC
Re: At my destination
WELCOME TO CANADA!
Will you be changing your name now you are "at your destination"
Will you be changing your name now you are "at your destination"
Aug 20th 2008 | 1:28 pm
#3
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From: Cochrane, Alberta
Re: At my destination
Well, congrats to you all, and very best wishes 
Aug 20th 2008 | 1:29 pm
#4
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From: Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Re: At my destination
I think I might just leave it as it is. Perhaps I will make an effort to get an avatar instead
Aug 20th 2008 | 1:31 pm
#5
it's all good............
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,089
From: Newfoundland, Canada :)
Re: At my destination
Welcome to Canada
Aug 20th 2008 | 2:36 pm
#6
Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,885
From: Regina Beach, Saskatchewan
Re: At my destination
Welcome to Canada, hope it turns out to be all and more than you wanted. I know I love it here.
Aug 20th 2008 | 3:25 pm
#7
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,457
Re: At my destination
Well everyone. It has been pointed out to me that although I have had conversations with on a couple of threads since I arrived in Nova Scotia, I haven't actually started a thread to announce it to the world.
So....for the benefit of those you don't know already I'M HERE.
Our journey was an interesting one with our house sale falling though the day before our flight. The flight was delayed so we didn't actually get to our new home until after midnight when we should have been there late afternoon.
On the up side, after our really, really long wait for my WP approval (6 months in total despite it being a totally straightforward application) passing though immigration was a breeze. We managed to get to the desk first and as we already had our approval from the CHC in London we were done in 10 minutes. My heart really went out to the people at the next desk who were what can only be described as publically interrogated and were still there well after we left.
We have now moved into our new home and after a week or so with some blow up beds and 4 deck chairs, our container has arrived and we have furniture. We have also bought a new vehicle.
Even though we shipped a container over we have done a huge amount of shopping and still have more to do but it is really beginning to feel like home.
Our neighbours are lovely, they bought us a card and a bottle of wine which was very welcome and another local couple gave us some home made jam. We were invited to a 'get together' at the local yacht club last Friday so we had the chance to meet a few more local people and everyone was really friendly.
Despite the weather being a little variable since we arrived we have made good use of the beach and the boys are really enjoying themselves and when we are not at the beach or shopping I now have a great new computer.
LIFE IS GOOD.
So....for the benefit of those you don't know already I'M HERE.
Our journey was an interesting one with our house sale falling though the day before our flight. The flight was delayed so we didn't actually get to our new home until after midnight when we should have been there late afternoon.
On the up side, after our really, really long wait for my WP approval (6 months in total despite it being a totally straightforward application) passing though immigration was a breeze. We managed to get to the desk first and as we already had our approval from the CHC in London we were done in 10 minutes. My heart really went out to the people at the next desk who were what can only be described as publically interrogated and were still there well after we left.
We have now moved into our new home and after a week or so with some blow up beds and 4 deck chairs, our container has arrived and we have furniture. We have also bought a new vehicle.
Even though we shipped a container over we have done a huge amount of shopping and still have more to do but it is really beginning to feel like home.
Our neighbours are lovely, they bought us a card and a bottle of wine which was very welcome and another local couple gave us some home made jam. We were invited to a 'get together' at the local yacht club last Friday so we had the chance to meet a few more local people and everyone was really friendly.
Despite the weather being a little variable since we arrived we have made good use of the beach and the boys are really enjoying themselves and when we are not at the beach or shopping I now have a great new computer.
LIFE IS GOOD.
welcome to Canada
You sound nearly all settled , congratulations
Best of luck in your new life
Terese
Aug 20th 2008 | 3:45 pm
#8
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Posts: 429
From: Nova Scotia
Re: At my destination
Welcome to Nova Scotia!
Beach and shopping sounds like the good life to me.
The weather is set to be much better than the summer we have had so far, so lots of time left to spend on a hot sunny beach.
Beach and shopping sounds like the good life to me.
The weather is set to be much better than the summer we have had so far, so lots of time left to spend on a hot sunny beach.
Aug 20th 2008 | 3:55 pm
#9
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,087
From: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Re: At my destination
Welcome to Canada.
Aug 20th 2008 | 5:01 pm
#11
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 207
From: Pictou, Nova Scotia
Re: At my destination
Congratulations on getting to Canada
Aug 20th 2008 | 5:56 pm
#12
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From: West Sussex - Calgary
Re: At my destination
Congratullations DNS
I hope that you will be very home in your new home and on your new venture.
K
I hope that you will be very home in your new home and on your new venture.
K
Aug 20th 2008 | 5:56 pm
#13
...in these shoes?
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 510
From: Campbell River, BC
Re: At my destination
Welcome to Canada! May all your NS dreams come true.
May all your NS dreams come true.
Aug 20th 2008 | 6:48 pm
#14
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From: Nova Scotia
Re: At my destination
Sounds like you are settling in nicely.
Aug 20th 2008 | 7:02 pm
#15
Citizenship Nov 10 2016!!
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 6,661
From: Stewiacke Nova Scotia
Re: At my destination
Congratulations DNS
Glad everything seems to be working out
Glad everything seems to be working out
