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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2015, 8:15 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,736
Posted By Adriane

Re: Expense in Shipping Things Back

Hi, I am an arty person too. I personally kept my favorite art books and paints and sewing supplies. To replace them would cost a fortune, and might take years. Some books are just too important,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 27th 2014, 10:08 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,498
Posted By Adriane

Re: Move back to UK? Husband unhappy with canadian IT companies

My hubby is an IT professional, with many years experience, and from what I understand, there would be much better places for IT work such as Calgary, Ottawa and Toronto. I had often wanted to try...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2014, 5:45 am
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By Adriane

Re: Grande Prairie

I lived in Winnipeg for 5 years, and I agree with Lychee, there is an interesting arts and culture scene in Winnipeg, and some nice spots to go to, theatre, heritage architecture and attractions. My...
Forum: Canada
Aug 14th 2014, 3:58 am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,873
Posted By Adriane

Re: Living in Swift Current, Saskatchewan

I grew up in Saskatchewan and my aunt still lives in Swift Current so I went there as a child often. Cypress Hills Provincial Park is nearby which has decent camping. If you are ok with a small...
Forum: Canada
Jul 31st 2014, 4:48 am
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By Adriane

Re: Calgary Home rental companies - who should I use

Hi, we used Mastre Property Management and so far are happy with them, although it's only been 3 months. They checked references, credit check, and our rent has been on time, and our neighbours...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2013, 3:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By Adriane

Re: Moving to Calgary soon

Hi there, glad I can help. I have been corrected by my daughter that her teacher only speaks French half the time. Plus most of the families are English-speaking, so the kids all speak English to...
Forum: Canada
Dec 15th 2013, 11:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By Adriane

Re: Moving to Calgary soon

Hi, we are living here in Calgary and our daughter attends a Catholic French immersion school called Ecole St Pius X in the inner north-west. We have been very happy at this school and several of...
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2013, 4:28 am
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By Adriane

Re: Childcare Calgary

Try www.thedayhomeconnection.com in Calgary. We have attended the Chimes and Rainbows locations and been very happy with the food and toys, etc. Pricier than private dayhomes but if the carer is...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 9th 2013, 7:56 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 6,860
Posted By Adriane

Re: Life in a blast furnace

Even though I miss Sydney, at the moment with Calgary being 6 degrees C and sunny, I am quite happy to be here in my house with central heating!
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2011, 4:17 am
Replies: 43
Views: 4,829
Posted By Adriane

Re: Best Catholic Schools in SW Calgary

Check this website for rankings of both public and catholic schools:

Http://alberta.compareschoolrankings.org/elementary/SchoolsByRankLocationName.aspx
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 24th 2011, 8:38 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 3,996
Posted By Adriane

Re: How often do you call your parents in the UK?

I think if it upsets you to talk to them you shouldn't feel guilty about not calling. You probably have a good reason for not being close. For me it would be abnormal and unhealthy to talk to mine...
Forum: Canada
Apr 21st 2011, 12:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By Adriane

Re: Property Market - Alberta

The market here is steady, not frantic. I don't really think you would have trouble now but a lot can change in 2 years. Prices are still high but not as high as 2007. I don't think the bubble...
Forum: Australia
Mar 20th 2011, 2:28 am
Replies: 43
Views: 4,885
Posted By Adriane

Re: Got to give it another try

Betty Boot, would you consider waiting to move until your youngest can start kindergarten and you can go to work? Would help with the cost of living. I wish we had done that because we bailed on...
Forum: Canada
Mar 15th 2011, 10:55 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,813
Posted By Adriane

Re: A Canadian getting cold feet about going home. How does that work?

Hi, I haven't lived in the UK but rather Australia and have lived through moving back to Calgary twice. I had bad reverse-culture-shock the first time especially because we came back in winter. So...
Forum: Australia
Mar 5th 2011, 4:14 am
Replies: 124
Views: 14,480
Posted By Adriane

Re: Aus House Prices now 61.1% over valued: The Economist

Great article with general explanation of property cycles, not Oz specific at www.economist.com/node/18250385
Forum: Australia
Feb 20th 2011, 3:24 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,086
Posted By Adriane

Re: Wife is preggo

Hi, I had my baby at the Royal North Shore public and it was good. The midwives were great. I think you just phone the midwives clinic and book an appointment and they will lead you on everything...
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2011, 9:06 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,248
Posted By Adriane

Re: Calgary & suburbs Private girls schools

Were those private or public schools? Very alarming!
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2011, 8:24 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,248
Posted By Adriane

Re: Calgary & suburbs Private girls schools

Also, I should mention you could consider sending your children to one of the many public or Catholic French immersion schools available. Your kids don't need to know a drop of French to attend and...
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2011, 8:04 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,248
Posted By Adriane

Re: Calgary & suburbs Private girls schools

Hi, I think here people usually don't think private schools are necessary as the public or catholic schools are fine and as you say there are only a few public all girls schools. Just not common...
Forum: Canada
Jan 5th 2011, 8:36 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,527
Posted By Adriane

Re: Thinking of Moving Provinces

The cost of living in BC is why so many people come to Calgary and stay. Depending on your career the pay can be better and cost of living much cheaper. I think there a lot of people living in...
Forum: Australia
Jan 5th 2011, 6:11 pm
Replies: 154
Views: 45,028
Posted By Adriane

Re: Which country Canada or australia

[QUOTE=Budawang;9078906]Both countries offer among the best standards of living on the planet. Which country is "best" really depends on your personal circumstances.

I lived in Canada during the...
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2011, 2:21 am
Replies: 154
Views: 45,028
Posted By Adriane

Re: canada vs australia?

Well one thing I've learned is that good weather does not guarantee a good quality of life.
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2011, 1:40 am
Replies: 154
Views: 45,028
Posted By Adriane

Re: canada vs australia?

That said, I would have to weigh up carefully the notion of living in months of cold weather and lack of light.[/QUOTE]

Actually many parts of Canada, especially Alberta are very sunny in winter,...
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2011, 1:35 am
Replies: 154
Views: 45,028
Posted By Adriane

Re: canada vs australia?

pot shots against the Canadian personality aside...! No one is denying that the weak factor for Canada is the winter, although I think that sunny and -5 is actually nicer than +40 and humid. Having...
Forum: Australia
Jan 3rd 2011, 5:51 pm
Replies: 154
Views: 45,028
Posted By Adriane

Re: canada vs australia?

Hi I am Canadian and have lived twice in Australia. Sydney and Melbourne would compare to Toronto and Montreal in terms of amenities. They are both fabulous cities. But I am quite sure they would...
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