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The4BellsLondon Mar 12th 2008 12:27 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by Souvenir (Post 6052424)
Thrown away the Corby trouser press. As opposed to bringing it here, dragging it around for several years and then throwing it away.

or using it as an extra place to hang clothes!!!

Souvenir Mar 12th 2008 12:32 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 6052497)
or using it as an extra place to hang clothes!!!

That was the exercise bike.

The4BellsLondon Mar 12th 2008 12:33 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by Souvenir (Post 6052530)
That was the exercise bike.

gosh - so you didnt need a wardrobe?? :p

Souvenir Mar 12th 2008 12:37 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 6052537)
gosh - so you didnt need a wardrobe?? :p

Closet, dear, not wardrobe.

moondevil Mar 12th 2008 12:40 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 6052387)
ok - so is there a thread for removals firms that ARE recommended??

yeah we should try and start a thread, good removal companys and bad ones.
Havent got to the stage yet for removals, but we are bringing everything that would fit in our container, considering sticking the kids in there, may get a few weeks peace :rofl::rofl: (ok only joking ;))

Gill

The4BellsLondon Mar 12th 2008 12:41 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by gill_andy_grew (Post 6052571)
yeah we should try and start a thread, good removal companys and bad ones.
Havent got to the stage yet for removals, but we are bringing everything that would fit in our container, considering sticking the kids in there, may get a few weeks peace :rofl::rofl: (ok only joking ;))

Gill

he he - I was hoping to put kids in with the dogs and gerbil - all in one crate in the hold - much cheaper!! then we can fly club class :)

moondevil Mar 12th 2008 12:55 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 6052575)
he he - I was hoping to put kids in with the dogs and gerbil - all in one crate in the hold - much cheaper!! then we can fly club class :)

ahhhhhhh no the dog can come as ex-baggage she is well behaved :thumbsup::thumbsup:The kids are driving me crazy with "when are we moving to canada"
der when house sold, when daddy gets a job, when nelson gets his other eye back etc etc
What would i have done differently???? - never told the kids we was moving until the last possable moment, just say the recci was a holiday and never told friends and now fed up with, have you any news yet :curse::curse:

(ok im having a bad day) :mad::mad:

Gill

The4BellsLondon Mar 12th 2008 1:00 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by gill_andy_grew (Post 6052621)
ahhhhhhh no the dog can come as ex-baggage she is well behaved :thumbsup::thumbsup:The kids are driving me crazy with "when are we moving to canada"
der when house sold, when daddy gets a job, when nelson gets his other eye back etc etc
What would i have done differently???? - never told the kids we was moving until the last possable moment, just say the recci was a holiday and never told friends and now fed up with, have you any news yet :curse::curse:

(ok im having a bad day) :mad::mad:

Gill

Uh oh!! when did you tell them and visit?? how old are they - mine are 13 and 9 - the 9 yr old is really keen!!

Elaine B. Mar 12th 2008 1:04 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by gill_andy_grew (Post 6052621)
ahhhhhhh no the dog can come as ex-baggage she is well behaved :thumbsup::thumbsup:The kids are driving me crazy with "when are we moving to canada"
der when house sold, when daddy gets a job, when nelson gets his other eye back etc etc
What would i have done differently???? - never told the kids we was moving until the last possable moment, just say the recci was a holiday and never told friends and now fed up with, have you any news yet :curse::curse:

(ok im having a bad day) :mad::mad:

Gill

That's exactly why I haven't told my Mum and Dad we're planning to move back. Once we have the flights booked I might tell them or maybe not:sneaky:

The4BellsLondon Mar 12th 2008 1:06 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by Elaine B. (Post 6052663)
That's exactly why I haven't told my Mum and Dad we're planning to move back. Once we have the flights booked I might tell them or maybe not:sneaky:

ooh hnag on - thats confused me


... you are in To now?? and coming back ?? why ? if you dont mine me asking :o

Elaine B. Mar 12th 2008 1:14 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 6052667)
ooh hnag on - thats confused me


... you are in To now?? and coming back ?? why ? if you dont mine me asking :o

Yes I'm in Toronto been in Canada over 8 years and we plan to move back. But take no notice of me I'm actually clinically insane.:eek:

The4BellsLondon Mar 12th 2008 1:20 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by Elaine B. (Post 6052691)
Yes I'm in Toronto been in Canada over 8 years and we plan to move back. But take no notice of me I'm actually clinically insane.:eek:


O h thats ok then :rofl::rofl:

moondevil Mar 12th 2008 2:07 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 6052645)
Uh oh!! when did you tell them and visit?? how old are they - mine are 13 and 9 - the 9 yr old is really keen!!

Our first visit was jan last year and again in august last year, in august we was all hiding in the woods none of us wanted to come back :rofl::rofl:
Since then its all systems go, although not ontario now :sneaky: we have a reci booked to alberta as hubby has lined up (or i have) quiet a few interviews.
kids are 9,5 and 3, eldest is well up for it, but 5yr old has just advised that hes going to live with grandad, yeah another bit of advise dont tell granparents what you are doing :curse::curse:
never mind this time next month we will all be on the airplane heading to calgary :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Cant wait now, id pack my bags now if i could, but better wait a few more weeks :rofl::rofl:
Where are you heding too??

pinkmcfarquhar Mar 12th 2008 2:08 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 6052575)
he he - I was hoping to put kids in with the dogs and gerbil - all in one crate in the hold - much cheaper!! then we can fly club class :)

My SIL is threatening to send over my niece and nephew (5 and 2 and a half) by air cargo. No moving parcels will be accepted at this house.;)

The4BellsLondon Mar 12th 2008 2:11 am

Re: What would you have done differently?
 

Originally Posted by gill_andy_grew (Post 6052902)
Our first visit was jan last year and again in august last year, in august we was all hiding in the woods none of us wanted to come back :rofl::rofl:
Since then its all systems go, although not ontario now :sneaky: we have a reci booked to alberta as hubby has lined up (or i have) quiet a few interviews.
kids are 9,5 and 3, eldest is well up for it, but 5yr old has just advised that hes going to live with grandad, yeah another bit of advise dont tell granparents what you are doing :curse::curse:
never mind this time next month we will all be on the airplane heading to calgary :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Cant wait now, id pack my bags now if i could, but better wait a few more weeks :rofl::rofl:
Where are you heding too??


we are heading to Vancouver - some time between Juna and Spet - but have two week hol booked for Toronto and VAncouver in MAy !!


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