Well we are here and what a week
Aug 4th 2008, 12:12 am
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Well we are here and what a week
Hi all
We have arrived in Okotoks and its all we hoped so far. The weathers been great but god its been busy.
Decent flight on Zoom but somehow both of our laptops wireless cards got buggered. This has made it a bit of a pain communicating with Uk and obviously not been able to update on here either.
We have our SIN cards, Alberta health and Alberta driving licenses. We have bought a house subject to mortgage and have boutght two cars. PT cruiser for MrsL and a Dodge Caravan for me. Both are registered and insured so we are legal.
Its been mental but the hardest parts are behind us now so we are starting to settle into it now. Hope to move in to our house 19 August all going well and that is going to be great.
I have a weeks worth of updates to catch up on so back later with more updates.
Cheers
Tom
We have arrived in Okotoks and its all we hoped so far. The weathers been great but god its been busy.
Decent flight on Zoom but somehow both of our laptops wireless cards got buggered. This has made it a bit of a pain communicating with Uk and obviously not been able to update on here either.
We have our SIN cards, Alberta health and Alberta driving licenses. We have bought a house subject to mortgage and have boutght two cars. PT cruiser for MrsL and a Dodge Caravan for me. Both are registered and insured so we are legal.
Its been mental but the hardest parts are behind us now so we are starting to settle into it now. Hope to move in to our house 19 August all going well and that is going to be great.
I have a weeks worth of updates to catch up on so back later with more updates.
Cheers
Tom
Aug 4th 2008, 12:49 am
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Re: Well we are here and what a week
Congratulations Tom & co. Bet it barely feels real!
Kind regards
Eamonn & Janet.
Kind regards
Eamonn & Janet.
Aug 4th 2008, 2:20 am
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Re: Well we are here and what a week
Thanks
Real just doesn't get near it its absolutely surreal, but in a good way.
Cheers
Tom
Real just doesn't get near it its absolutely surreal, but in a good way.
Cheers
Tom
Aug 4th 2008, 3:22 am
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Re: Well we are here and what a week
Hi all
We have arrived in Okotoks and its all we hoped so far. The weathers been great but god its been busy.
Decent flight on Zoom but somehow both of our laptops wireless cards got buggered. This has made it a bit of a pain communicating with Uk and obviously not been able to update on here either.
We have our SIN cards, Alberta health and Alberta driving licenses. We have bought a house subject to mortgage and have boutght two cars. PT cruiser for MrsL and a Dodge Caravan for me. Both are registered and insured so we are legal.
Its been mental but the hardest parts are behind us now so we are starting to settle into it now. Hope to move in to our house 19 August all going well and that is going to be great.
I have a weeks worth of updates to catch up on so back later with more updates.
Cheers
Tom
We have arrived in Okotoks and its all we hoped so far. The weathers been great but god its been busy.
Decent flight on Zoom but somehow both of our laptops wireless cards got buggered. This has made it a bit of a pain communicating with Uk and obviously not been able to update on here either.
We have our SIN cards, Alberta health and Alberta driving licenses. We have bought a house subject to mortgage and have boutght two cars. PT cruiser for MrsL and a Dodge Caravan for me. Both are registered and insured so we are legal.
Its been mental but the hardest parts are behind us now so we are starting to settle into it now. Hope to move in to our house 19 August all going well and that is going to be great.
I have a weeks worth of updates to catch up on so back later with more updates.
Cheers
Tom
Best of luck!
Aug 4th 2008, 3:28 am
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Re: Well we are here and what a week
Welcome to Alberta! 
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Aug 4th 2008, 6:16 am
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Welcome to Canada!
Aug 4th 2008, 10:53 am
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Re: Well we are here and what a week
Hi all
We have arrived in Okotoks and its all we hoped so far. The weathers been great but god its been busy.
Decent flight on Zoom but somehow both of our laptops wireless cards got buggered. This has made it a bit of a pain communicating with Uk and obviously not been able to update on here either.
We have our SIN cards, Alberta health and Alberta driving licenses. We have bought a house subject to mortgage and have boutght two cars. PT cruiser for MrsL and a Dodge Caravan for me. Both are registered and insured so we are legal.
Its been mental but the hardest parts are behind us now so we are starting to settle into it now. Hope to move in to our house 19 August all going well and that is going to be great.
I have a weeks worth of updates to catch up on so back later with more updates.
Cheers
Tom
We have arrived in Okotoks and its all we hoped so far. The weathers been great but god its been busy.
Decent flight on Zoom but somehow both of our laptops wireless cards got buggered. This has made it a bit of a pain communicating with Uk and obviously not been able to update on here either.
We have our SIN cards, Alberta health and Alberta driving licenses. We have bought a house subject to mortgage and have boutght two cars. PT cruiser for MrsL and a Dodge Caravan for me. Both are registered and insured so we are legal.
Its been mental but the hardest parts are behind us now so we are starting to settle into it now. Hope to move in to our house 19 August all going well and that is going to be great.
I have a weeks worth of updates to catch up on so back later with more updates.
Cheers
Tom
Aug 4th 2008, 4:05 pm
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Re: Well we are here and what a week
Hi all
We have arrived in Okotoks and its all we hoped so far. The weathers been great but god its been busy.
Decent flight on Zoom but somehow both of our laptops wireless cards got buggered. This has made it a bit of a pain communicating with Uk and obviously not been able to update on here either.
We have our SIN cards, Alberta health and Alberta driving licenses. We have bought a house subject to mortgage and have boutght two cars. PT cruiser for MrsL and a Dodge Caravan for me. Both are registered and insured so we are legal.
Its been mental but the hardest parts are behind us now so we are starting to settle into it now. Hope to move in to our house 19 August all going well and that is going to be great.
I have a weeks worth of updates to catch up on so back later with more updates.
Cheers
Tom
We have arrived in Okotoks and its all we hoped so far. The weathers been great but god its been busy.
Decent flight on Zoom but somehow both of our laptops wireless cards got buggered. This has made it a bit of a pain communicating with Uk and obviously not been able to update on here either.
We have our SIN cards, Alberta health and Alberta driving licenses. We have bought a house subject to mortgage and have boutght two cars. PT cruiser for MrsL and a Dodge Caravan for me. Both are registered and insured so we are legal.
Its been mental but the hardest parts are behind us now so we are starting to settle into it now. Hope to move in to our house 19 August all going well and that is going to be great.
I have a weeks worth of updates to catch up on so back later with more updates.
Cheers
Tom
Aug 4th 2008, 4:55 pm
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Re: Well we are here and what a week
congrats and welcome to canada,its a great place to be
Aug 5th 2008, 1:10 am
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Aug 5th 2008, 1:43 am
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Good to see you both have gotten off to a good start.
Aug 5th 2008, 3:36 am
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Re: Well we are here and what a week
Can I say thanks to you all for your good wishes (you'll have guessed from my handle I'm the better half! 
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I'd just like to add a huge big thanks to the very kind people (Wallace - you know who you are !!) who have helped us with our transition to Canada and for all the help/guidance and assistance they have very kindly provided. Things would have been a lot more complicated if we hand't been given this kind of help and advice, so a big clap for you and Mr Wallace!! http://britishexpats.com/forum/image....gif:thumbsup:
I can honestly say all the worry, stress and anxiety has been worth it and would recommend the move to Canada one well worth it from our point of view. The kids are loving it and although they miss their grandparents they don't want to go back home (so far!).
Thanks to all on BE also who have provided much needed and valuable advice.
Best wishes to you all in your future endeavors.
MrsL99
)I'd just like to add a huge big thanks to the very kind people (Wallace - you know who you are
!!) who have helped us with our transition to Canada and for all the help/guidance and assistance they have very kindly provided. Things would have been a lot more complicated if we hand't been given this kind of help and advice, so a big clap for you and Mr Wallace!! http://britishexpats.com/forum/image....gif:thumbsup:I can honestly say all the worry, stress and anxiety has been worth it and would recommend the move to Canada one well worth it from our point of view. The kids are loving it and although they miss their grandparents they don't want to go back home (so far!).
Thanks to all on BE also who have provided much needed and valuable advice.
Best wishes to you all in your future endeavors.
MrsL99
Aug 5th 2008, 4:05 am
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Re: Well we are here and what a week
Tom
Aug 5th 2008, 4:27 am
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I'll also give you the driving here is boring
But it sure isnt sexy
Aug 5th 2008, 6:08 am
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Re: Well we are here and what a week
Hi Tom,
Happy landing
Just aquick question, did you need a 30% downpayment for your mortgage??
Cheers
Happy landing
Just aquick question, did you need a 30% downpayment for your mortgage??
Cheers