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Forum: Canada

Jan 2nd 2011, 4:14 am

Replies: 12

UK 'no claims discount' in Alberta

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Posted By Ardrosan Dweller

Re: UK 'no claims discount' in Alberta

We came over in 2001 and had to do the full test, written and practicle.
I also had to do a full test to get my motorcycle licence.
It seems things may have changed since we arrived. You may want...

Forum: Canada

Jan 2nd 2011, 3:37 am

Replies: 292

Houses in Canada

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Posted By Ardrosan Dweller

Re: Houses in Canada

I'm a little confused.
I live in the country east of Edmonton, and work in the city.
My commute is easy, two cars at the same stop light is a busy day, and from my office window I look out over...

Forum: Canada

Jan 2nd 2011, 3:13 am

Replies: 12

UK 'no claims discount' in Alberta

Views: 3,423

Posted By Ardrosan Dweller

Re: UK 'no claims discount' in Alberta

Hi Stokesey,

I don't remember what effect it had on the cost of insurance, but if you obtain a drivers abstract from Swansea, at least it proves you are a driver with experience. You will still...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Dec 30th 2010, 11:26 am

Replies: 98

Where would you really want to live?

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Posted By Ardrosan Dweller

Re: Where would you really want to live?

Edmonton, Alberta. Apparently we're going to get a hockey team.:beer:

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Dec 30th 2010, 11:18 am

Replies: 14

using UK appliances in Canada

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Posted By Ardrosan Dweller

Re: using UK appliances in Canada

When we move over in 2001 we brought a TV and VCR with us to enable our daughter to watch her collection of tapes. Using a transformer they work, as the TV doesn't care about frequency and the VCR...

Forum: The Welcome Inn

Dec 30th 2010, 11:08 am

Replies: 5

Belated Introduction

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Posted By Ardrosan Dweller

Re: Belated Introduction

Thanks dreadsoc,
Looking forward to some fun reading and offering any assistance we can.

Ardrosan Dweller.:drinkwine:

Forum: The Welcome Inn

Dec 28th 2010, 4:25 am

Replies: 5

Belated Introduction

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Posted By Ardrosan Dweller

Belated Introduction

This is a little late as we have been in Canada for over 9 years.
I am Keith and my wife is Julie and we live just east of Sherwood Park in Alberta.
I work in downtown Edmonton for the Federal...

Forum: Canada

Dec 7th 2010, 11:31 am

Replies: 36

Favorite cities/towns in Canada?!!

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Posted By Ardrosan Dweller

Re: Favorite cities/towns in Canada?!!

Living just east of Edmonton Alberta and loving it. It can get a little cold but the summers are nice. Edmonton is large enough to have everything you need, but does not have the big city feel of...

Forum: Canada

Nov 24th 2010, 11:08 am

Replies: 23

HELLO CANADA!! LANDED Mond 22nd Nov

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Posted By Ardrosan Dweller

Re: HELLO CANADA!! LANDED Mond 22nd Nov

Welcome and enjoy your new life and any time it feels like a bit of a struggle, just think 20% VAT.:thumbup:

Forum: Canada

Nov 23rd 2010, 11:29 am

Replies: 18

Calgary - Edmonton - Calgary - Edmonton

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Posted By Ardrosan Dweller

Re: Calgary - Edmonton - Calgary - Edmonton

I live just outside Edmonton and used to work in Calgary. It ga ets pretty darned cold in both towns but Edmonton doesn't have as much wind, and it has more trees which makes it a little less barren.

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