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Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 18th 2011, 2:28 am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,371
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: 12th March can't come fast enough

It's only me by myself moving back and the flight is in the evening so it's not so bad. I've got a week off next week before I start the new job :thumbsup:
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 18th 2011, 2:25 am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,371
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: 12th March can't come fast enough

Yep it is my actual name :) I grew up in Twyford but I moved away after after school.

Good luck in Devon!
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 16th 2011, 1:50 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,371
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: 12th March can't come fast enough

I'm staying with my folks for a week in Reading, then it's off to Edinburgh to start a new job!

I've never lived in Scotland before so it's going to be a new adventure :unsure:
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 16th 2011, 9:47 am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,371
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: 12th March can't come fast enough

Not to steal thunder or anything, but after two years in Montreal and I'm flying back to the UK on Friday :eek::thumbsup:

My stuff is with the shipping company, furniture is all sold / given to...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 16th 2011, 5:50 am
Replies: 95
Views: 15,832
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: UK Job Situation - Is it really as bad as the media portrays?

I don't mean to minimize the difficult situation some people are in, but the job situation (as always) very much depends upon the sector you work in.

I'm a programmer in the video games industry...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 18th 2011, 6:45 am
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By jamesbulman

Shipping from Canada to UK Self Packing Rules

Hi,

I just got a quote from a shipping company, it was quite expensive so I asked them to provide me another quote, this time with me doing the packing. I got the following response:

"According...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 14th 2011, 5:27 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,331
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: One Way Flights

Thanks for all the advice everyone.

I booked a return flight with BA in the end, it was the cheapest option considering I have to fly from Montreal and my dates are fixed. I'll get a refund on the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 13th 2011, 3:40 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,331
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: One Way Flights

This is all really useful stuff, thanks :)

I had a look at the Canadian Affair site and they are very cheap, sadly they don't fly from Montreal at this time of year :(

I'm guessing you can't...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 13th 2011, 2:06 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,331
Posted By jamesbulman

One Way Flights

Hi Everyone,

(I apologies if this has already been answered elsewhere, I searched the forum but couldn't find anything)

After two years in Montreal it's now time for me to move back to the UK....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 12th 2010, 1:33 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,279
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: Temporary work permits

Just to add my own experience...

My company arranged all the paperwork for the TWP, I just gave them stuff they needed (Oct '08). They gave me some paperwork to present at immigration upon...
Forum: Canada
May 13th 2010, 7:26 am
Replies: 2,672
Views: 318,657
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: Exchange rate

I can't speak to the long term, but right now the pound seems to be collapsing. It's just lost another $0.0219 down to $1.4896. :eek:
Forum: Canada
Apr 1st 2010, 3:16 am
Replies: 84
Views: 19,245
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: How to Access UK TV

It's not free, but if you want a reliable way to watch UK TV (BBC iPlayer etc), I use http://strongvpn.com/ for a VPN connection. It's really straight forward, you don't need any additional software...
Forum: Canada
Apr 1st 2010, 3:05 am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,877
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: Exchanging a UK driving license in Quebec *after 12 months*

Just to follow up on this, I got my Quebec driving license this morning.

I took along my UK driving license (photocard and paper counterpart), passport, temporary work permit and a proof of...
Forum: Canada
Mar 24th 2010, 4:47 am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,877
Posted By jamesbulman

Re: Exchanging a UK driving license in Quebec *after 12 months*

Thanks for all the advice, it was much appreciated.

I spoke to the SAAQ this morning, and they said it would be no problem that I had been here longer than 12 months. I have an appointment to...
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2010, 3:42 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,877
Posted By jamesbulman

Exchanging a UK driving license in Quebec *after 12 months*

Hi,

I moved out to Montreal in Jan 09 from Derby. At the time I didn't need a car / driving license as I work and live within the metro area, but now I'd like to get a license so I can hire a car...
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