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Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2008, 9:25 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,747
Posted By coochicoo

Computers

You may know that my lad and his family have just moved to Edmonton.

His laptop is a couple of years old now and is struggling big time to cope with Skype.

Can you point us in the right...
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2008, 9:21 pm
Replies: 178
Views: 13,785
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Any Brits in Edmonton?

:confused:
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2008, 8:59 pm
Replies: 178
Views: 13,785
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Any Brits in Edmonton?

Do you need a goalie 'cos thats what he does, when he has time :D
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 18th 2008, 11:17 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 7,419
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Marks and Spencer deliver to Canada

I used to own a mobilehome in the South of France where there were a vast amount of expat Brits living. A very enterprising French lady decided to open a market stall selling all those typically...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2008, 1:51 am
Replies: 178
Views: 13,785
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Any Brits in Edmonton?

LOL not me I am in Otley its my lad in Edmonton I will pm his skype if you want
:D
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2008, 1:29 am
Replies: 178
Views: 13,785
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Any Brits in Edmonton?

Have a great flight !! :thumbsup:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 17th 2008, 11:12 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,980
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Does anybody know of a Carvery in Vancouver?

Ring up Elland Road and ask them to send you some Pukka pies :D
Forum: Canada
Nov 17th 2008, 10:56 pm
Replies: 178
Views: 13,785
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Any Brits in Edmonton?

Hi Nordyandsharpey

My lad has just moved to downtown Edmonton and will be working out of St Albert.

He is in the throws of setting up a pewter so is not online just yet.

I am sure he would...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 17th 2008, 10:33 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,187
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Skiing

My lad, who moved out to Edmonton only this weekend can't wait to get on the piste, well I think that's what he said :D. Pretty experienced as he skied for the British Army. Only problem is I think...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 13th 2008, 2:08 am
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Its almost time

I totally agree regarding relationships. Its been very hard since he left the army, ploughing all his money into retraining only to see the building trade plummet.

Its funny that really I can...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 12th 2008, 11:19 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Its almost time

Plans are afoot hopefully later next year as my youngest is sitting his GCSE's so the priority will be backing him.

There are plenty of takers wanting to visit them so we don't want to crowd them.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 12th 2008, 11:15 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Its almost time

I want the best for him and his family, of course we will miss them all but with the internet the world is a smaller place.

Saying goodbye on Saturday morning at Heathrow may be difficult (but not...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 12th 2008, 7:06 am
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By coochicoo

Its almost time

3 days and counting before my lad and his family head out to Edmonton. His new boss has now told him he has a couple of weeks instead of one to settle in before he starts work.

Fingers crossed...
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2008, 5:32 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,768
Posted By coochicoo

Re: MASS EXODUS ?

Whats wrong with The Woolpack ?
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2008, 5:31 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,768
Posted By coochicoo

Re: MASS EXODUS ?

Umm err ????? both :D
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2008, 5:30 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,768
Posted By coochicoo

Re: MASS EXODUS ?

No he's a brit but was offered a post when he was over there the last time back in '06, but that may have been as a civi instructor
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2008, 3:58 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,768
Posted By coochicoo

Re: MASS EXODUS ?

:cry_smile::cry_smile::cry_smile:
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2008, 3:05 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,768
Posted By coochicoo

Re: MASS EXODUS ?

Good points!

My lad got them to give him a 6 month contract and I insisted he get return tickets (cheaper than one way) and his flat is month by month.

If push comes to shove he could sign up ...
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2008, 2:27 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,768
Posted By coochicoo

Re: MASS EXODUS ?

You mean your not taking the bikes! That would be the first thing in the packing case :D
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2008, 1:50 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,768
Posted By coochicoo

Re: MASS EXODUS ?

Or Celine :D

My lad is moving to get a better job, no house to sell and the frostbite he has used to when he used to sleep on his tank at Suffield and forget that temperature drops thru' the night.
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2008, 1:34 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,768
Posted By coochicoo

Re: MASS EXODUS ?

Classic, reminds me of the doom and gloom of a footy forum when a team is going to be relegated. ;)
Forum: Canada
Oct 22nd 2008, 9:08 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,768
Posted By coochicoo

Re: MASS EXODUS ?

I think the reason for my son leaving is simple, the market is still being flooded by 2 types of person. The first is those that have been laid off due to the slump in the house building market (I am...
Forum: Canada
Oct 20th 2008, 1:30 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,114
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Moving to Alberta!

Thats spooky, my lad has trained as a gas engineer and is heading for Edmonton on the 15th November

see http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=564362
Forum: Canada
Oct 20th 2008, 1:25 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,573
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Poole, Dorset to Calgary

Hi Pete

My son is a gas engineer/adopted plumber, he is heading out to Edmonton on the 15th November. He is leaving all his kit for me to play with :) as his new firm is supplying everything.
...
Forum: Canada
Oct 16th 2008, 3:56 am
Replies: 8
Views: 984
Posted By coochicoo

Re: Sons on the move

Well yes and no really. Would like the adventure as I am at that age where I am looking forward to retirement so will need to do something. :D

They have moved back in with us now as their lease is...
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