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Forum: Canada
Nov 14th 2012, 2:35 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Doctor's surgery - gaming the system?

I recently booked an early morning appointment to see the doctor. I arrived 5 mins early, registered and took a seat in the reception. 5 mins later I was called and shown to an examination...
Forum: Canada
Nov 13th 2012, 9:01 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,554
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Alberta Schools ?

Tell me about it, and with two in daycare it is more. I am not sure that you will find 50-60 for 3 mornings a week. We have found that babysitting is in the $8-10/hr range - you are probably looking...
Forum: Canada
Nov 13th 2012, 6:08 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,554
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Alberta Schools ?

We pay $50/day for daycare (slightly less for a full time spot), you may find it cheaper, this was average for those that had free places. For a few hours a day, 3 days a week be prepared to pay by...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 9th 2012, 10:51 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 4,299
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: It's that time of the year again...Black Friday

Especially the buy one shoe, get one free deal.
Forum: Canada
Nov 9th 2012, 4:06 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,893
Posted By carolyn_vdv

What should you do in an accident?

With all this snow recently, and with the number of fender benders that occur on a dialy basis (even when there is no snow), what should one do in the case of a minor accident? Do the police need to...
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2012, 4:14 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 827
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Things to do in Calgary

You could take in an NHL game...oh wait...;)
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 11:03 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 8,804
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Winter tyres (or is that tires)

Yeah, what's that all about?:confused:
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 10:40 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 8,804
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Winter tyres (or is that tires)

Ahem - Here we go again

When do people put on winter tyres, and do they make a difference?
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 9:46 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,272
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Basement Apartment Airdrie/Calgary

We found a nice place in NW Calgary on vrbo.com, we stayed there 6 weeks when we landed and searched for a longer term (unfurnished) option and while we waited for our container to arrive.
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 4:16 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 26,386
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

To which he replied it's a biscuit, and they were none the wiser:confused:
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2011, 8:29 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 8,082
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: UK House sale price hit

Agreed, but if you see RDoD's response to my question it shows how using this statistic can grossly misrepresent the health or decline of the market
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2011, 8:20 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 8,082
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: UK House sale price hit

But what were you asking for it originally?
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2011, 7:54 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 8,635
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: What car to get

I wish this was the case. I was using the regular fuel for our car, after about 6 months the knocking started thought it was the exhaust or something and took it in to the dealer. They said use the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2011, 7:44 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 8,082
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: UK House sale price hit

Flip it around - if you are a buyer and see a house you like what impact does that have on your offer. If there are a lot of people interested you may put a higher offer in to make it a more...
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2011, 6:43 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 8,082
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: UK House sale price hit

We sold for 3% below asking last year. It was in London and from listing to completion was about 4 months.

It is probably better to look at offer vs fair value, instead of asking price. Our...
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2011, 6:17 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 8,635
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: What car to get

Really, gosh I didn't know that. I thought Canada was all at +1000m above sea level. Just like we all live in igloo's :)

Okay, the engine size thing may be a misunderstanding on my part, but...
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2011, 3:43 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 8,635
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: What car to get

We moved to Calgary a year ago and went through the same thought process...OH was pregnant, we have a second young child, new to winter driving conditions etc and an SUV was what we set our sights...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2011, 8:21 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,226
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Best place to live initially in Calgary?

How long are you expecting to be over for work? If it is temporary then I imagine a furnished place would be what you are looking for, in which case something on vrbo.com (vacation rentals by owner)...
Forum: Canada
Sep 29th 2011, 6:08 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,751
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Calgary Tower - Eat or not to Eat?

I have been to a few Flames games and I think it is a great experience. If you get to your seats about 15 mins before the game starts the introduction is well worth it.
Tickets in my opinion are...
Forum: Canada
Sep 28th 2011, 7:45 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,803
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Another Moving to Alberta Thread

We stayed in Royal Oak when we first arrived in Calgary, it was nice with local shops nearby walkable (but wouldn't think you would want to walk back with a weeks groceries). Bus links to the C Train...
Forum: Canada
Sep 28th 2011, 7:33 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 4,643
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Another 'Which Areas' thread - Merci

A friend of mine runs some form of wellness clinic (yoga etc) on one of the Gulf Islands, his partner works in Victoria but I am not sure how popular/profitable the business is or costs. They are...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 27th 2011, 11:20 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Magazine subscription fundraiser???

We had a young guy knock and offer us the Globe and Mail free for a period of time, sounded like a good offer until he wanted credit card details etc. I can't remember if he had any license or...
Forum: Canada
Sep 27th 2011, 4:08 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,356
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Moving A House

I can see the benefits of being able to make certain decisions such as design and fixtures/fittings when building from scratch. Does anyone have experiences in going down this road? (just one of the...
Forum: Canada
Sep 26th 2011, 6:07 pm
Replies: 316
Views: 27,911
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Comparing wages to cost of living

Marc, I think you are going about this in the right way. Anyone trying to sell you something will always give you the positive side of the story. Your situation will be unique to that of your...
Forum: Canada
Sep 22nd 2011, 9:32 pm
Replies: 316
Views: 27,911
Posted By carolyn_vdv

Re: Comparing wages to cost of living

This has been an interesting/informative thread to read, not least because I too have sought the holy grail of conversion rates from UK salary to Canadian equivalent.

Having been through the...
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