Hi all,

We are leaving LOTS of family behind on Feb 12th to start our news lives in Calgary. Leaving party on 2nd Feb, which will be tough.

We use a number to ring Canada for 1/2 p per minute. Just dial the number then follow the instructions. Hope it helps.
0844 2009595

Regards to all,

Jay

thanks for this number enjoy your party we aint got ours arranged yet as just waitin to find out exact date that we go but i know leving party will be hard to say my goodbyes but il have them all to visit me in Calgary

HEY! That's the same number my Mum uses! Always a good connections and never any horrible noises!

we'll give that 1 a try this week, need to speak to employer

Thanks

maybe we should do a whole thread with just cheap nos and flights etc so others can find them

God I did do a good job of bringing you up go and add them on the WIKI

I would but i don't know how, sorry mum, xx

Ask Judy and she will show you
Yoong

Well now you all have met my wonderful Mum, you will understand why I nearly didn't leave Northern Ireland at all.

It was as hard for me too at the start as for my Mum, but I actually always had assumed that it was going to be worse for me, until I arrived. I soon realised however that it is much worse for those left behind at home as we were soo excited about our new home and the first two weeks have been so busy settling into our new lives. While at home life is just the same and they keep expecting me to come up home at lucnchtime or to be sitting on the floor playing with my wee niece and nursing my new wee nephew.

I love my Mum and Dad and brothers and sister very much and miss them all dreadfully, but just hope when they come out to visit they understand why we already love it here so much.

Thank you all so much for being such an inspiration and a help to Mum, it was very hard to read this thread for me and to realise that it was my doing that has caused her so much pain - usually I am there to help her and not ot make her feel bad

I'm glad you got here Alvic - and that you're starting to settle in - I'll have to seek out your other posts now.

But I understand that it must have been very tough to read this thread through -the emotion is very close to the surface at times. It's an example of how great a forum like BE can be when its at its best I think.

Big hugs to you and mum (and all your family) - she's coming to see you soon and you'll have a great time showing her round.

Hi I am new here , parting time really feels like a samurai sword cut in a heart vehemently with the pain endures each day. Filipinos do experience it a lot but was it the same feeling also why others flew. When staying in the country working but earning not enough, can't even support one's need. The harsh of reality. We need to go abroad leaving love ones behind friends, parents, bros and sis, little kids and of course home sweet home!

Its a privilege to work abroad! not all of us want it can go. Of course the processing fee of going is not everyone can afford. Still the unfortunate left behind, cannot help the poor family. Just like me.

I guess I like it here am too eager to post in this forum I like the spontaneity.
Before I got into too dramatic I want anyone to know I need a working visa ! how am i gonna have it I NEED HELP!!!

welcome to BE post in the meet and greet you will get lots of welcomes and help in there not everyone reads all the threads, read the WIKI pages above there is lots of info on there, and search for other threads, wish you all the best and hope to see you around,

Great to here your there safe and enjoying it all, this thread has brought home to all of us how much the parting is going to hurt,or has hurt its something you cant imagine until it happens, its brought a tear to all of us. what a wonderful mum and family you have, it must have been so hard to leave your lovely family,

Your mum and dad im sure will be counting the days until there trip, how lovely for you all,and of course now your back on line you can still pop in for a virtual lunch,

wish you all the very best Alvic

Thank You Coffeepot for a speed reply

You must have found this thread very emotional; I certainly did; but it has also helped me understand just how hard my mum has found our leaving. I am making a much greater effort to speak to my mum daily; initially we didnt have access to the internet etc., so I'm trying to make up now. While in the UK I saw my mum everyday; like you I am still incredibly busy, the best way really .

My mum has also booked flights out 22nd Feb, she should have been bringing my step-son, but he is now being reluctant again! But at least she can see that we have made Canada home!