British Expats - Random stuff - the anything else thread

Our coverage via the province comes from different programs, and we do have more covered due to persons with disability status so there is also some extended health benefits that kick in for things like dental and vision that are not normally covered as well as MSP premiums being waived in full.

My company doesn't cover MSP premiums as a benefit though.

It's mostly a money thing, the $50 or so they take each cheque adds up and may affect take home pay.

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I can see that for you it may not be an improvement but a couple of things occur. While most things may not be as good, those that are better you may be grateful for another day.

It's like paying car insurance. You're worse off paying it than not paying it...unless you need to make a claim one day.

Is the Provincial coverage for people with no other coverage? The NB/Blue Cross one is and so are a couple of others I've read about.
If you did qualify for coverage through employment, might that exclude Provincial coverage?

What happens if there's a big change in BC economy or a new governing party that makes a cutback to pay for something else? The employee coverage may look better then.

Stinkypup

Jul 2nd 2017 11:52 am

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Ok.... I guess gun totin' Cowboys and grizzly wrestling rules Calgary out for you know who :thumbsup: Brisbane, Melbourne or maybe just Brighton here she comes...

Bear attack in Water Valley area northwest of Calgary | Globalnews.ca

Snoop showed me the Castanet version.....RCMP said they didn't know what type of bear...the photo is a Sun bear, normally found in South East Asia...or maybe there is actually one that has pole vaulted the fence at Calgary zoo and is now wandering the streets looking for trouble :unsure:

https://www.castanet.net/news/Canada...-a-bear-battle

caretaker

Jul 2nd 2017 2:01 pm

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Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12285507)

That's a stock photo of a black bear. You know who? Grow up, you're a doctor.
Oh yeah, the Whiskey Jack isn't going to be our national bird after all: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-s...-150-1.4187987

Stinkypup

Jul 2nd 2017 4:47 pm

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That's a stock photo of a black bear. You know who? Grow up, you're a doctor.
Oh yeah, the Whiskey Jack isn't going to be our national bird after all: Canada isn't getting a national bird after all - Nova Scotia - CBC News

They have changed the bloody photo to a proper black bear photo... The bear they posted looked very similar to the one below. Shame even the new photo they put up was wrong, it was apparently a grizzly that did the dirty on him..maybe they will put up a photo of Paddington up next time :blink:

What made you so grumpy this evening anyhow?

caretaker

Jul 3rd 2017 12:47 am

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Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12285582)

What made you so grumpy this evening anyhow?

I was referring to your dig back into the (now closed) Life in Alberta thread here:

Ok.... I guess gun totin' Cowboys and grizzly wrestling rules Calgary out for you know who :thumbsup: Brisbane, Melbourne or maybe just Brighton here she comes...

Who keeps coming back trying to assume vindication long after the fact? Donald Trump.:lol:
I wasn't talking about a picture of a bear.

scrubbedexpat091

Jul 3rd 2017 4:10 am

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I am down 30 pounds since Feb 27th. I am not trying to really, and I think it's just from being more active at work, snacking less from boredom, and less sugary sodas.

I thought it would plateau at some point, but I seem to be losing about 1.8 pounds a week on average.

Hopefully it slow down, at 199 today, according to charts for height and weight the range is anywhere from 150 to 200 pounds depending on which formula is used, I still have a small belly and don't look sick or skinny, so I suppose I can lose a few more pounds.

I think its been about 10 years since I was under 200 lbs.

Warning for anyone who use re-lodable mastercard's/visa etc.

It can be a pain if the card is compromised and you have fraud charges, way more difficult to deal with and get your funds back.

We have one card that we use to buy online on amazon and pay a few bills that need a credit card like cell phone and house insurance. We loaded it like usual, and then over the weekend got emails saying the payments were not successful for the bills.

Seems someone somehow got a hold of the number, and it was used all over the place. Online at an Anime store located in Hong Kong, Hollister in New Albany, some random dating site, and a Starbucks in Vancouver.

We have the actual card in our possession and it's only used online.

It's been a real pain thus far trying to deal with the company who issues the card.

Stinkypup

Jul 3rd 2017 8:04 pm

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A hoodie with a pouch for your dog-Ideal for Raindrops for Fluffy and a couple needed for DandNHill I reckon- great for inconspicuous dog transportation :thumbup:

DandNHill

Jul 3rd 2017 10:33 pm

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Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12286420)

A hoodie with a pouch for your dog-Ideal for Raindrops for Fluffy and a couple needed for DandNHill I reckon- great for inconspicuous dog transportation :thumbup:

I think I had a two pocket version of one of those I might look a little heavy chested!

Piff Poff

Jul 4th 2017 9:15 am

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I'm going to see Queen tonight - I'm excited :)

bats	Jul 4th 2017 9:27 am

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Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 12286926)

I'm going to see Queen tonight - I'm excited :)

He's dead you know

Partially discharged

Jul 4th 2017 9:40 am

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Originally Posted by bats (Post 12286935)

He's dead you know

I thought he was alive and kicking at t' Salford Lads Club

BristolUK

Jul 4th 2017 1:56 pm

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I'm going to see Queen tonight - I'm excited :)

With Adam Lambert :thumbup:

scrubbedexpat091

Jul 4th 2017 2:01 pm

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Traffic coming home from work was horrible. Left work at 5:30p and got home at 6:40 and its only 15km.

So much for 8 hours sleep tonight. Lol

Almost Canadian

Jul 5th 2017 1:24 am

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Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 12286926)

I'm going to see Queen tonight - I'm excited :)

I passed about 20 articulated lorries with "Queen with Adam Lambert on Tour" heading south today.

Here's hoping they put on a great show

Danny B

Jul 5th 2017 5:19 am

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WTF is this throat singing? I had my speakers on high and my Wife thought I was watching porn for a moment.

Camilla's chuckle during Canadian singing - BBC News

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