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Forum: Canada
Jun 11th 2010, 8:21 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,649
Posted By ga1lf

England Shirts

Anyone know where I can pick one up in Downtown Vancouver?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 2nd 2010, 12:10 am
Replies: 34
Views: 6,727
Posted By ga1lf

Re: PR Card - how long after landing?

Yeah it took me many attempts to get through, it just kept disconnecting. It got to the point where I knew the menu options off by heart.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 26th 2010, 12:27 am
Replies: 34
Views: 6,727
Posted By ga1lf

Re: PR Card - how long after landing?

After nearly 3 months I finally got hold of someone on the phone who told me my pictures no longer fit the requirements, which seemed to indicate that the requirements changed from when I originally...
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2010, 12:47 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,520
Posted By ga1lf

Re: How did you find your first rental accommodation?

I waited until I arrived in Vancouver before I really started looking. Found a nice 1 bedroom place using Craigslist but if you walk around the area you are looking to live, you might notice signs...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 9th 2010, 4:12 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,908
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Really sad TV Q

I was in the shop buying a drink and the woman behind me asked if I was from NZ or Australia! "cor blimey luv, are you 'aving a giraffe, I'm from London".
Forum: Canada
Apr 9th 2010, 4:07 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 8,713
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Poundland Voltage Adaptors

Wish I had seen plug adaptors in poundland before I came over - I paid $17 for one for my laptop here in Vancouver!
Forum: Canada
Mar 31st 2010, 10:45 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,160
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Has anyone ever had to get an emergency PR card issued?

I'm still waiting for my original, so I can't help.
Forum: Canada
Mar 21st 2010, 3:51 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,802
Posted By ga1lf

Re: vancouver markets

For some stuff I went to Ikea but I would suggest you bring things like towels etc with you if you can, I found these to be expensive here.
Forum: Canada
Mar 11th 2010, 7:42 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,140
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Got PR but had to return to uk before card arrived...

Its sounds like you got the same IO as me, he was far from friendly. He gave me a form to supply my address in Canada when I got it. Followed the instructions to update my address on-line, which I...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2010, 5:37 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Formular 1 Racing

I forgot about the constant ad breaks that I will have to endure, I will be missing the BBC even more.
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2010, 4:03 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Formular 1 Racing

I have that channel, cheers. I am going to be in for some late nights or very early mornings! Will miss the BBC coverage but not Eddie Jordon.
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2010, 3:52 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By ga1lf

Formular 1 Racing

Okay so the season is about to kick off, does anyone know if this is shown on Canadian TV and what Channels?
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2010, 4:03 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,860
Posted By ga1lf

Re: 3 month health cover - who's good?

I went with CanadaSure, just remember that normal travel insurance will not cover you. So far not had to claim for anything, so can't advise you about that side of things. I am only covered until...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2010, 2:50 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,525
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Teeth Whitening

I'm a wimp, don't like the idea of pain at all. Is it normal for it to be painful and for the pain to last a few days, as per the other posters comments?
Forum: Canada
Mar 1st 2010, 9:26 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,525
Posted By ga1lf

Teeth Whitening

Has anyone had this procedure done? If so, did you get the results you were looking for and roughly how much did it cost?
Forum: Canada
Mar 1st 2010, 6:43 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By ga1lf

Re: non relevant canadian experience on resume?

I was told to take any job, so I can add it to my resume to show canadian experience.
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2010, 8:57 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Removers, do you tip?

Its only 7 boxes and no un-packing, I will offer them a cold drink then, cheers.
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2010, 5:29 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By ga1lf

Removers, do you tip?

Seven boxes containing some personal items should be delivered sometime this week, do I tip the removal men and if so, what is the norm?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 26th 2010, 4:58 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,969
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Job Interview question

Didn't have any tests but was interviewed by two sets of people. I plan on forgetting it all and never even walking past the building if I can help it. No alcohol in over 4 weeks but will have to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 26th 2010, 4:28 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,969
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Job Interview question

Well I had my first interview in the last 11 years and my first one here. It went terribly, so I will be consuming plenty of alcohol this weekend to blank it out like it never happened.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 26th 2010, 4:24 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By ga1lf

Re: What can I send to Canada

Send chocolate and some to me at the same time, my last parcel is nearly all gone
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 21st 2010, 2:40 am
Replies: 86
Views: 4,111
Posted By ga1lf

Re: I love the Olympics because...

Oh thank you, that made my laugh.

As for curling, I cannot explain it but I am hooked watching it. No idea about the scoring or rules but watching it regardless.
Forum: Canada
Feb 19th 2010, 9:14 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,487
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Anyone landed recently?

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In fact, all I got was a lecture on how the customs officer did not believe people should be allowed to land if they do not have a house already lined up.

Did she give you...
Forum: Canada
Feb 19th 2010, 7:08 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,487
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Anyone landed recently?

That didn't work, it states I am trying to reach a number outside of my calling area, not sure what that means exactly.
Forum: Canada
Feb 19th 2010, 5:04 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,487
Posted By ga1lf

Re: Anyone landed recently?

The number is different from the one on my form (1-800-255-4541) and I have had no luck trying to update it online (my 3rd attempt still hasn't updated my address when I go back in after a 2 week...
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