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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 17th 2013, 11:40 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,863
Posted By drivemel2

Re: In a right mess

This might or might not help but there are lots of house sitting jobs going in France whereby you look after the house plus any pets for 2 weeks- upwards of 6 months. You will not have to pay any...
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2013, 12:45 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Taxed twice!

Thank you very much JonboyE
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2013, 8:11 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By drivemel2

Taxed twice!

Hi
We moved to Nova Scotia from the UK nearly 3 years ago after my husband retired from the Police, he pays tax on his pension which is paid in the UK direct to our bank. He has had a demand for...
Forum: Spain
Oct 15th 2012, 6:07 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,322
Posted By drivemel2

stranded in Malaga

Hi, a Canadian friend in Malaga has lost everything in a hotel fire apart from his passport. He has been directed to the embassy in Malaga but he has no money etc. Is there anywhere in Malaga he can...
Forum: Spain
Apr 15th 2012, 12:10 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,828
Posted By drivemel2

Re: What is the minimum required to live

I think as has been mentioned, the cost of the medical insurance might be the killer. No pun intended:blink: We are in our 50's so we will be paying out for some time.

Thank you everybody for your...
Forum: Spain
Apr 14th 2012, 2:52 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,828
Posted By drivemel2

What is the minimum required to live

Hi everybody

We emigrated to Canada 2 years ago but are now in a position where OH health is not good and probably needs to take early retirement as his job means long night shifts, there are no...
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2010, 10:01 am
Replies: 26
Views: 4,045
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Nova Scotia Car Insurance.

I can vouch for AAMunroe. I saved over $1000 on insurance with them and that was against Johnsons. Quite often you get discount for multiple policies if you combine Home Insurance with it too.
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2010, 9:54 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,311
Posted By drivemel2

Re: FINALLY LANDED

Hi Debbie,
My shipping container is being delivered tomorrow morning and my husband and dog arrive on Wednesday. I will give you the verdict on both when they get here!
Forum: Canniversary
Oct 5th 2010, 9:27 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,425
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Two years that have flown by!!

My daughter works as an Early childhood educator - She has been told she is entitled to 1 weeks paid vacation only. Are they taking the p***
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2010, 9:18 am
Replies: 41
Views: 4,466
Posted By drivemel2

Re: should we move or shouldnt we?

My son did his Year 12 in NS and graduated this Summer even though he had finished his AS levels. He brought his GcSE results over and to be honest, they didn't mean much to the school.Doing his Year...
Forum: Canada
Oct 2nd 2010, 12:22 am
Replies: 27
Views: 5,896
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Driving in Nova Scotia

If in any doubt contact Access. Nova Scotia.
Forum: Canada
Oct 2nd 2010, 12:19 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,836
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Goods to Follow & Other bits - Our Experience

Thanks. for that. Our container arrives on Monday in Halifax, so your post answered some of my concerns.
Forum: Canada
Sep 27th 2010, 11:36 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Income property

JAJ, Have pm'd you
Forum: Canada
Sep 26th 2010, 12:46 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Income property

Nothing ventured nothing gained. I am going to go for it! If all else fails because I am on a fixed rate mortgage for 5 years, I can afford to live in it myself once my lease is up on my apartment. ...
Forum: Canada
Sep 26th 2010, 12:42 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Income property

Thanks. for the link Al, interesting reading
Forum: Canada
Sep 23rd 2010, 8:40 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By drivemel2

Income property

We are thinking about buying a duplex as an income property to help supplement our income. Anybody done/doing the same?
Forum: Canada
Sep 22nd 2010, 11:02 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Landed in Halifax

Congratulations - What a great choice!
Forum: Canada
Sep 22nd 2010, 9:56 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Help - need a good moving company in Halifax, Truro or Moncton

What about Pickfords. They have done our UK side of which OH has been impressed. They are also doing the Halifax - Kentville side when our stuff arrives, which I am seeing to.
Forum: Canada
Sep 12th 2010, 12:52 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
Posted By drivemel2

Re: which hostel in halifax nova scotia ?

My son has just started college just off Gottingen St. They have been told by the police to only go in two's and three's and not at night. Somebody was atttacked very recently coming out of an...
Forum: Canada
Sep 4th 2010, 12:45 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 5,896
Posted By drivemel2

Re: Driving in Nova Scotia

If you want an assessment lesson try High School Driving Academy in Halifax. They have drivers covering all of the HRM. I have just completed my Driving Instructors course with them. Dartmouth Access...
Forum: Canada
Jul 29th 2010, 12:43 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,129
Posted By drivemel2

Re: NS summers and humidity...

Where I am in the Valley it is definitely hotter and more humid as I have noticed the temp. gauge rise everytime I drive back from Halifax.I am currently in someones basement and the de-humidifier...
Forum: Canniversary
Jul 4th 2010, 11:10 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,497
Posted By drivemel2

Re: One Year In NB

Great to hear you're all so happy:thumbup:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 12th 2010, 2:23 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,122
Posted By drivemel2

Re: COMMUNITY IMMIGRATION SCHEME AND THE RDA'S

Just to let you know friends of ours got their nomination on only one visit to the Lunenburg Co. RDA. Corey Pickens is his name I think
Forum: Canada
Jun 12th 2010, 1:58 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By drivemel2

Re: we are here on our recce in NS

Glad to hear you're having a great time, You are welcome to call in if you're visiting the Wolfville area.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 10th 2010, 12:58 am
Replies: 36
Views: 3,308
Posted By drivemel2

PR cards - Where are they?

Has anyone received their PR Card recently. We landed on 12th April and nothing. OH went home but is flying back to N.S.from the U.K on the 24th June. Is he going to have a problem re-entering...
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