WE ARRIVED!!!
Nov 19th 2009 | 6:47 am
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WE ARRIVED!!!
We're in Fredericton!
Flew in Toronto (2 hours late flight) from Gatwick on Sunday, drove to Montreal (stayed 1 night in...errr, I forgot right now
) then Drummonds Ville, Montreal for a car swap! that was a bit more tricky as they wanted to give us a TRUCK!!! It was HUGE! (got lot of luggage) 
lol
All the way to Quebec, stayed in Edmunston over night and drove today to Fredericton.
Just checked my emails and just saw that the contact we had made with the estate agent for short term accommodation answered that they had nothing in furnished...
First "Gloup"
There's so much to do now, find a car, return the hire car, find accommodation that is affordable, all the paper work... (driving licenses, national insurance numbers equivalent, etc...)
So Daunting!
Aline
Flew in Toronto (2 hours late flight) from Gatwick on Sunday, drove to Montreal (stayed 1 night in...errr, I forgot right now
) then Drummonds Ville, Montreal for a car swap! that was a bit more tricky as they wanted to give us a TRUCK!!! It was HUGE! (got lot of luggage) lolAll the way to Quebec, stayed in Edmunston over night and drove today to Fredericton.
Just checked my emails and just saw that the contact we had made with the estate agent for short term accommodation answered that they had nothing in furnished...
First "Gloup"
There's so much to do now, find a car, return the hire car, find accommodation that is affordable, all the paper work... (driving licenses, national insurance numbers equivalent, etc...)
So Daunting!
Aline
Nov 19th 2009 | 8:10 am
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Re: WE ARRIVED!!!
Welcome to Canada
Nov 19th 2009 | 9:56 am
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Hi Aline,
Welcome to Fredericton
Did you try Colpitts or Killiam for furnished accomodation? Check kijiji too. Good luck sorting everything out and if you have any questions or need any help just give me a shout.
Sinead
Welcome to Fredericton
Did you try Colpitts or Killiam for furnished accomodation? Check kijiji too. Good luck sorting everything out and if you have any questions or need any help just give me a shout.
Sinead
Nov 19th 2009 | 11:51 pm
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Hi Sinead!
Yes, I think that was colpitts.
However today we are going to try see if something is available from 2 other links you gave me in the past - BIG THANK YOU!!!
So that we can unpack a bit, it's been stop and go again non stop this week so far, I will be glad to see the weekend coming
When we stopped in Edmunston, the receptionist said that usually at this time of the year it has already snowed! ...so we're having this little extra excitement and panic at the same time, LOL!!!
(definetely a bit warmer today though)
If you spot any good deal on a car, please think of us, we will be looking shortly... (and I need a bit more advice about winter tyres too please)
okay, A bientot
Aline
Yes, I think that was colpitts.
However today we are going to try see if something is available from 2 other links you gave me in the past - BIG THANK YOU!!!
So that we can unpack a bit, it's been stop and go again non stop this week so far, I will be glad to see the weekend coming
When we stopped in Edmunston, the receptionist said that usually at this time of the year it has already snowed! ...so we're having this little extra excitement and panic at the same time, LOL!!!
(definetely a bit warmer today though)
If you spot any good deal on a car, please think of us, we will be looking shortly... (and I need a bit more advice about winter tyres too please)
okay, A bientot
Aline
Nov 19th 2009 | 11:58 pm
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Hey Aline
Congrats and welcome to Fredericton
Nice and mild for this time of year as well!
Have fun.
Colin
Congrats and welcome to Fredericton
Nice and mild for this time of year as well!
Have fun.
Colin
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Nov 20th 2009 | 12:03 am
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Re: WE ARRIVED!!!
We're in Fredericton!
Flew in Toronto (2 hours late flight) from Gatwick on Sunday, drove to Montreal (stayed 1 night in...errr, I forgot right now) then Drummonds Ville, Montreal for a car swap! that was a bit more tricky as they wanted to give us a TRUCK!!! It was HUGE! (got lot of luggage) lol
All the way to Quebec, stayed in Edmunston over night and drove today to Fredericton.
Just checked my emails and just saw that the contact we had made with the estate agent for short term accommodation answered that they had nothing in furnished...
First "Gloup"
There's so much to do now, find a car, return the hire car, find accommodation that is affordable, all the paper work... (driving licenses, national insurance numbers equivalent, etc...)
So Daunting!
Aline
Flew in Toronto (2 hours late flight) from Gatwick on Sunday, drove to Montreal (stayed 1 night in...errr, I forgot right now
) then Drummonds Ville, Montreal for a car swap! that was a bit more tricky as they wanted to give us a TRUCK!!! It was HUGE! (got lot of luggage) lolAll the way to Quebec, stayed in Edmunston over night and drove today to Fredericton.
Just checked my emails and just saw that the contact we had made with the estate agent for short term accommodation answered that they had nothing in furnished...
First "Gloup"
There's so much to do now, find a car, return the hire car, find accommodation that is affordable, all the paper work... (driving licenses, national insurance numbers equivalent, etc...)
So Daunting!
Aline
Nov 20th 2009 | 9:54 am
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Hi Sinead!
Yes, I think that was colpitts.
However today we are going to try see if something is available from 2 other links you gave me in the past - BIG THANK YOU!!!
So that we can unpack a bit, it's been stop and go again non stop this week so far, I will be glad to see the weekend coming
When we stopped in Edmunston, the receptionist said that usually at this time of the year it has already snowed! ...so we're having this little extra excitement and panic at the same time, LOL!!!
(definetely a bit warmer today though)
If you spot any good deal on a car, please think of us, we will be looking shortly... (and I need a bit more advice about winter tyres too please)
okay, A bientot
Aline
Yes, I think that was colpitts.
However today we are going to try see if something is available from 2 other links you gave me in the past - BIG THANK YOU!!!
So that we can unpack a bit, it's been stop and go again non stop this week so far, I will be glad to see the weekend coming
When we stopped in Edmunston, the receptionist said that usually at this time of the year it has already snowed! ...so we're having this little extra excitement and panic at the same time, LOL!!!
(definetely a bit warmer today though)
If you spot any good deal on a car, please think of us, we will be looking shortly... (and I need a bit more advice about winter tyres too please)
okay, A bientot
Aline
Yes it has been unusually mild lately - I am praying it stays that way until the end of next week as we are moving house and I don't want to move in the snow
I think most places will have offers on cars at the minute - head up the Hanwell Rd/Prospect and that's where most of the car places are, Toyota are out off the Vanier Highway. Are you looking to buy or lease? We leased ours through Ford.
Good luck settling in
Sinead
Nov 20th 2009 | 10:37 am
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Congratulations Aline and all the best for your new life
Nov 20th 2009 | 8:20 pm
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Re: WE ARRIVED!!!
We're in Fredericton!
Flew in Toronto (2 hours late flight) from Gatwick on Sunday, drove to Montreal (stayed 1 night in...errr, I forgot right now) then Drummonds Ville, Montreal for a car swap! that was a bit more tricky as they wanted to give us a TRUCK!!! It was HUGE! (got lot of luggage) lol
All the way to Quebec, stayed in Edmunston over night and drove today to Fredericton.
Just checked my emails and just saw that the contact we had made with the estate agent for short term accommodation answered that they had nothing in furnished...
First "Gloup"
There's so much to do now, find a car, return the hire car, find accommodation that is affordable, all the paper work... (driving licenses, national insurance numbers equivalent, etc...)
So Daunting!
Aline
Flew in Toronto (2 hours late flight) from Gatwick on Sunday, drove to Montreal (stayed 1 night in...errr, I forgot right now
) then Drummonds Ville, Montreal for a car swap! that was a bit more tricky as they wanted to give us a TRUCK!!! It was HUGE! (got lot of luggage) lolAll the way to Quebec, stayed in Edmunston over night and drove today to Fredericton.
Just checked my emails and just saw that the contact we had made with the estate agent for short term accommodation answered that they had nothing in furnished...
First "Gloup"
There's so much to do now, find a car, return the hire car, find accommodation that is affordable, all the paper work... (driving licenses, national insurance numbers equivalent, etc...)
So Daunting!
Aline
Nov 21st 2009 | 12:18 am
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Good Luck with that!!!
Can be so much stress and hard work packing - I know!
I know what you mean with the snow, am dreading it too, we got so much to do and need to get about (not slide about... hahem)
Hope you settle in fine and enjoy your new home - just on time for Xmas
X
Aline
Nov 22nd 2009 | 12:45 am
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Best wishes to you all and "Welcome to Canada".
Nov 22nd 2009 | 12:28 pm
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yes, well... panic starts to set in tonight!
We have seen horrible flats all week - some truly HORRID!!! (we some youngsters getting evicted as we were being shown around!)
The one we liked and saw first, called back tonight and just told us that the tenant downstairs didn't want any children above (we have 2 girls aged 4 and 20 months) I feel really bad, the girls when we visit houses are running around play and laugh... and are hard to round, and keep quiet
it makes me feel that maybe it is why we have been turned down.
The other flats or bungalows we seen, I wouldn't like to live in with my children (different if it was only me "maybe") but with winter coming, and the children I would like somewhere decent.
Am so scared, it is not going to work out...
Honestly what we have seen so far is NOT SUITABLE.
I worry that this is definetely the WRONG TIME OF THE YEAR TO HAVE COME OVER, every thing is rented for the winter...
X
Aline
We have seen horrible flats all week - some truly HORRID!!! (we some youngsters getting evicted as we were being shown around!)
The one we liked and saw first, called back tonight and just told us that the tenant downstairs didn't want any children above (we have 2 girls aged 4 and 20 months) I feel really bad, the girls when we visit houses are running around play and laugh... and are hard to round, and keep quiet
it makes me feel that maybe it is why we have been turned down.The other flats or bungalows we seen, I wouldn't like to live in with my children (different if it was only me "maybe") but with winter coming, and the children I would like somewhere decent.
Am so scared, it is not going to work out...
Honestly what we have seen so far is NOT SUITABLE.
I worry that this is definetely the WRONG TIME OF THE YEAR TO HAVE COME OVER, every thing is rented for the winter...
X
Aline
Nov 22nd 2009 | 11:18 pm
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Sorry things are so tough Aline, I don't have any advice just wanted to wish you luck. Hopefully you'll find something decent soon
Nov 23rd 2009 | 12:54 am
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Welcome to Canada!! Wishing you all the very best of luck with your new life in Canada
Nov 23rd 2009 | 9:19 am
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Hi Aline,
Are you still looking for furnished places? A lot of apts are geared towards students so you will find some dodgy ones, if you go to one of the property management companies they have some better townhouses/apts but there may be a waiting list for available units. We found rentals are expensive in Fredericton, especially if you are looking for something non-studenty, there are some good properties out there though take a drive about as not all advertise on kijiji - try the daily gleaner too. There is a house for rent on Sunset dr they are currently doing it up but I haven't seen it advertised, apart from a sign out front. I also work with a guy that rents out property so I will ask him if he has anything available.
On another note if you are free on Saturday evening there is a newcomers pub night @ the Lunar Rogue on King street which you are welcome to come along too, there is usually a good crowd at it so you can meet lots of people. Not sure if i can make it though my OH might go.
Good luck with your search,
Sinead
Are you still looking for furnished places? A lot of apts are geared towards students so you will find some dodgy ones, if you go to one of the property management companies they have some better townhouses/apts but there may be a waiting list for available units. We found rentals are expensive in Fredericton, especially if you are looking for something non-studenty, there are some good properties out there though take a drive about as not all advertise on kijiji - try the daily gleaner too. There is a house for rent on Sunset dr they are currently doing it up but I haven't seen it advertised, apart from a sign out front. I also work with a guy that rents out property so I will ask him if he has anything available.
On another note if you are free on Saturday evening there is a newcomers pub night @ the Lunar Rogue on King street which you are welcome to come along too, there is usually a good crowd at it so you can meet lots of people.
Not sure if i can make it though my OH might go.Good luck with your search,
Sinead
