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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 31st 2009, 4:23 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,377
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: Anyone moved back to UK because of allergies or thinking of it?

hello, just a thought...could your symptoms relate to use of excessive air conditioning due to Australian climate? This often has a detrimental effect on sinus, causing colds, sinus infection etc...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 22nd 2009, 4:21 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 2,770
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: Having a stressful time finding a rental in UK??

I think if you get to the point where you don't have anything sorted out and your at the wire then I would consider short-term holiday rental, maybe for 2 months. When I came out to Canada with the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 22nd 2009, 4:01 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 810
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: Pets passport validity

I am in Canada and involved in PETS at the moment - so this is from my experience so far.

Once the six month wait period is up (from blood draw date) and your personal vet has completed and signed...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 20th 2009, 1:44 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 6,800
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: Pet shipping nightmare! BA say 'Too hot to fly'

I noticed on BA's website about pet shipping that many airports do have a ban on flying pets in the summer months. Could you consider a different airport..travelling to a non-restricted city? Check...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 15th 2009, 7:13 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,021
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: One day I'm UP, next I'm down, if this normal??

Dewdrop, are you selling stuff on Kijiji? Does anyone else find it a complete nightmare? People are SO flaky and never turn up or mess you about. In the end you feel like giving stuff away jfor free...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 15th 2009, 3:23 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,021
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: One day I'm UP, next I'm down, if this normal??

Hi there

I am also in the dreaded limbo period in Canada before returning to UK so I get how you feel (although I am not dealing with kids and schools which sounds heinous).

My advice based on...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 6th 2009, 3:08 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,513
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: advice from those who went to Canada

"It seems to suggest that you were treated differently than others because you were not a native of Canada and not, as i suspect is the case, that your experience and credentials weren't recognized."...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 6th 2009, 1:20 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,513
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: advice from those who went to Canada

Also, can we stop comparing Canada with the US when discussing Canadian immigration because they have a completely different immigration policy and significantly a MUCH larger infrastructure and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 6th 2009, 1:13 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,513
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: advice from those who went to Canada

I think my statement was misinterpreted by some. I am not a jingoistic flag waving Brit. I just wanted to warn potential UK immigrants who MAY think that the British have any special sway in Canada...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 3rd 2009, 3:05 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,513
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: advice from those who went to Canada

As someone who is returning to Uk from Canada I have had a lot of time to think about why I don't want to be in Canada longterm. I think one of the main reasons is the 'starting from scratch' thing....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 26th 2009, 1:23 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 9,639
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: Shipping boxes (NOT a container) from Canada to UK via Sea freight - help!

Going for sea freight because we're not in a rush (Sept departure) and also, we will have about 24 boxes plus small trunk which will be pretty much filled to full weight capacity. When you work out...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2009, 9:06 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,775
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: PETS scheme paperwork on arrival in UK

This is worrisome info, BUT I already emailed DEFRA and told them that my cat was microchipped by another vet, and asked whether I could use the letter from the original vet as evidence for my...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2009, 8:26 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 9,639
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: Shipping boxes (NOT a container) from Canada to UK via Sea freight - help!

That is a very good question!!!! And one I will now be checking with Seven Seas. Thank you!!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2009, 4:17 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 9,639
Posted By audreyrose23

Shipping boxes (NOT a container) from Canada to UK via Sea freight - help!

I have trawled through many many posts on here about shipping stuff back from Canada, but I can't find the answer to this question, so any help/advice very welcome!

I am shipping back about 25...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2009, 4:02 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,775
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: PETS scheme paperwork on arrival in UK

Also, forgot to say. It is worth contacting the official body who will endorse the third country certificate to find out what paperwork they also require. In your case I believe it is the USDA. We...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2009, 3:58 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,775
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: PETS scheme paperwork on arrival in UK

Hi there,
I am currently going through the PETS process from Canada. I was wondering if you could get a letter from the clinic that did the microchipping which states the microchip no. and the date,...
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2009, 8:32 pm
Replies: 90
Views: 7,162
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: What we have experienced while in Canada

Thank you for this honest post. Your 'cons' list echoes my own almost exactly. Few people really tell it like it is on here in regards to life in Canada. It's OK to say Canada sucks..in many respects...
Forum: Canada
Jun 9th 2009, 1:32 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: anyone use excessbaggage.com

Thanks! I'd be interested to know how it goes. We did door to door from the UK to Hamilton, ON with no problems.
Forum: Canada
Jun 8th 2009, 6:53 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: anyone use excessbaggage.com

Hi Snowshoveller,

I was interested in your using Excess Baggage going back to UK as I am thinking of doing same (used them on the way out here last year). I have yet to contact them as moving...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 20th 2009, 10:00 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: bringing stuff back to the UK + customs

I totally know what you mean. My OH and I are going nutty waiting (and he's Canadian ;-)) We've got till September.

Good luck!
Forum: Canada
May 20th 2009, 8:44 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 969
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: Delivery of PR Cards

When I arrived in Canada last year I only had a month's accomodation arranged and the PR cards take a bit longer to arrive I think. At immigration at the airport I just gave them my Canadian friends...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 20th 2009, 8:30 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: bringing stuff back to the UK + customs

There is a factsheet by HM Revenue and Customs called:

'Bringing Your Belongings and Private Motor Vehicle to the UK from Outside the EC'

You will need to complete Form C3.

The website is:...
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2009, 5:27 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: HSBC or wait?

it was to set up a basic/regular account. It wasn't the a/c where you had to have a zillion quid - is that Premier? Sorry it was a while back.
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2009, 3:41 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: HSBC or wait?

I looked into but evenutally decided against the £100 set up fee from HSBC. Opened a Scotia bank a/c on arrival (once I had a permanent address). Scotia offer a free account for one year for...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 11th 2009, 3:17 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 7,394
Posted By audreyrose23

Re: Reasons for going and returning...

I would suggest staying in Canada for three years, getting your citizenship and then moving to USA. Although Canada (especially in Ontario) looks very much like the USA with the same food,...
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