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Forum: Canada
Oct 16th 2012, 1:31 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,215
Posted By craigpark2

Re: School bus query

He tells me all the time that he sees you and wishes he could come on your bus in the morning but we barely make it out of the house for 8 am never mind 7.30 am!
Forum: Canada
Oct 15th 2012, 2:00 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,215
Posted By craigpark2

Re: School bus query

Hey Kaye, where are you from in the Scottish Borders? I'm from Peebles and living in Cochrane, Alberta. Been here since last May and absolutely love it. Both my kids used the bus last term and it...
Forum: Canada
Sep 4th 2012, 2:54 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,725
Posted By craigpark2

Re: washing powder/liqued that works on grease stains???

I use washing up liquid for dishes and it works every time. When he spills grease on his clothes just put the washing up liquid neat on the stain, let it sit overnight and then put it in the washing...
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2012, 4:12 am
Replies: 27
Views: 4,110
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Oh Oh...Changed decision again!!

Well said!
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2012, 1:18 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,032
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Has anybody visited yet?

Much like us too then as we had friends here whose house we are actually renting just now until our house is built and, like you, they introduced us to lots of people too. I also count 2 ladies...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2012, 12:39 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,032
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Has anybody visited yet?

We'll be across the road in a couple of months as we're building at Jumping Pound! How's your wife found making friends?
Forum: Canada
Feb 22nd 2012, 11:28 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,032
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Has anybody visited yet?

We have also been living here for 8, nearly 9, months now, also in Cochrane. My parents came out to visit last September and my dad didn't want to go home he loved it so much. It meant so much to...
Forum: Canada
Jan 17th 2012, 2:37 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,111
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Hello, and where is best for my families interests???

Hey Vicky

I moved to Cochrane, just outside of Calgary, in May of last year with my husband and two young kids and we absolutely love it here. We are only 20 minutes from the outskirts of...
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2011, 10:02 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 5,430
Posted By craigpark2

Re: If You Like UK Cadbury Chocolate

I've been in Rexall's pharmacy today and they had Terrys Chocolate Oranges!
Forum: Canada
Oct 14th 2011, 5:26 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,114
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Living in an empty house

We used Clark & Rose and it took our container 4 weeks to reach Calgary, a day after we arrived and I'd highly recommend them. We sent our belongings 4 weeks before we left as we borrowed stuff...
Forum: Canada
Oct 10th 2011, 1:26 am
Replies: 17
Views: 7,545
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Construction work in Canada?/ Holidays / Conditions etc

Which company will you be working for James as I know the company my husband works for have been recruiting from the UK? If you'd rather not say on the thread, you can send me a PM if you like
Forum: Canada
Oct 9th 2011, 1:15 am
Replies: 17
Views: 7,545
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Construction work in Canada?/ Holidays / Conditions etc

Hi there. Yes my husband started work in Calgary as a Superintendent with a major construction company when we arrived 5 months ago and he gets 3 weeks holiday but, like LucyLovelock says, he get...
Forum: Canada
Sep 22nd 2011, 10:50 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7,024
Posted By craigpark2

Re: What good quality hair straighteners are available in Canada

I bought CHI straighteners too when I got here as when I tried to use the GHD's I brought with me they just didn't heat up the same. I paid around $120 for my CHI ones and they are just as good as...
Forum: Canada
Aug 12th 2011, 6:27 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Canadian Affair and Trunki's

We flew out with Air Transat (part of Canadian Affair) 3 months ago and both our children had trunkis and I have to say they were fab. When we were waiting in queues they played around on them. I...
Forum: Canada
Aug 11th 2011, 11:57 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,078
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Getting around in NW and SW Calgary

Sorry. I didn't realise I was replying to you. Obviously hadn't woken up properly!
Forum: Canada
Aug 11th 2011, 1:59 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,078
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Getting around in NW and SW Calgary

We live in Cochrane, a small town on the outskirts of NW Calgary, and my husband works in downtown Calgary and it takes him by car 40 minutes to get to work. However, the nearest LRT station is only...
Forum: Canada
Aug 5th 2011, 10:51 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,136
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Long Shot - helicopter tours near Canmore

This made me laugh Penny. I can so hear you saying this. Wendy x
Forum: Canada
Aug 5th 2011, 10:47 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,089
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Excess baggage

We arrived here in Calgary 3 months ago and we were way over our allowance as well. It was going to cost us 450 pounds for excess luggage, however it was just over 500 to upgrade to premium economy...
Forum: Canniversary
Aug 3rd 2011, 7:12 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 6,554
Posted By craigpark2

Re: A positive start in Calgary

Welcome to Cochrane! We have been living here for 3 months and we love it!
Forum: Canada
Jul 27th 2011, 4:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Shipping - anyone used these guys?

I used Clark and Rose 3 months ago and they were brilliant. We shipped our stuff out 4 weeks before we left and they arrived the day after we did. Can't complain at that!

I got a quote from...
Forum: Canada
Jul 24th 2011, 2:43 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 4,278
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Meet ups in Calgary

Yeah that would be a lot easier x
Forum: Canada
Jul 24th 2011, 1:12 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,278
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Meet ups in Calgary

Yip I would be more than happy to answer any queries you have GeordieLass, especially as it is so fresh in my mind. LucyLovelock has been a great friend since I got here and I feel very lucky to...
Forum: Canada
Jul 23rd 2011, 3:14 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,278
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Meet ups in Calgary

I moved here just 10 weeks ago from Scotland and love it! My kids are 5 and 6 so will both be in school from the start of the new term. I don't think you'll have any problems making new friends as...
Forum: Canada
Jul 23rd 2011, 3:02 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,282
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Possibly the silliest question asked on this forum re schools...

I completely understand what you are going through. I was so worried about our son fitting into his Grade 1 class as his school in Scotland we amazing. We moved to Cochrane in Alberta 10 weeks ago,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 24th 2011, 3:17 am
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By craigpark2

Re: Landed at Calgary as PR

It's an amazing feeling isn't it. We landed in Calgary 3 weeks ago and I still keep pinching myself in case it's all been a dream.

Hope you enjoy your new life in Canada
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