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Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2011, 12:24 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,664
Posted By NikiG

Re: Anyone bought a music studio to Canada?

That was in both insurance for venues and household. I had a transformer back in UK for USA equipment...but wasn't using it as much as my OH will be. He's a musician, so will be rehearsing each day....
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2011, 9:25 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,664
Posted By NikiG

Re: Anyone bought a music studio to Canada?

My OH sold his keyboards except his Nord (has a switch to covert for here). He buying new gear. The only problem with using a transformer/adaptors is that your insurance policy/and that of a venue...
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2011, 9:20 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,746
Posted By NikiG

Re: King Size duvet (& bedlinen) in Vancouver?!

Been in Burnaby 2 weeks today and been to Metrotown lots! I love it there. Haven't found Quilts yet, so I'll have a look now, as we are just off out there. Only a few stops on the bus and we are...
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2011, 9:10 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,503
Posted By NikiG

Re: E mailing resumes and covering letters

I also meant to add that I did get an interview (over the phone) from Vancouver before I left the UK. I was a close second and didn't get the job, but had made the contact whilst on one of my many...
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2011, 8:33 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,503
Posted By NikiG

Re: E mailing resumes and covering letters

I've been here six weeks and had interviews already in the 3rd week. I emailed resumes and covering letters the way the employer wanted them....most wanted attached as word docs. Some had an online...
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2011, 8:25 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,542
Posted By NikiG

Re: Shipping Insurance

We went with GB Liners...overall they were £500 cheaper than the other quotes we got and we used their marine insurance cover.

Our shipment was delivered this morning, so not unpacked it yet. But...
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2011, 8:21 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By NikiG

Home insurance

Does anyone know of a responsibly priced home insurance company (Vancouver). It would be for a rented apartment.....personal possessions only.

Back in UK, we paid about £15 a month.

Thanks
...
Forum: Canada
Jun 28th 2011, 1:44 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,833
Posted By NikiG

Re: Buying a tv

We are in Canada, Vancouver. Looking at sharp, aquos 52in and is much cheaper on amazon than in stores here. We'll try real Canadian superstore

Thanks
Forum: Canada
Jun 28th 2011, 12:21 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,833
Posted By NikiG

Buying a tv

Hi

We are looking at buying a tv here and realised now, that amazon don't deliver to Canada! Amazon.ca don't sell TVs!

We've looked at obvious places like future shop, best buy, costcoe but...
Forum: Canada
Jun 16th 2011, 8:04 am
Replies: 48
Views: 3,391
Posted By NikiG

Re: OMG One week today!

We landed in October for a couple of weeks and immigration didn't want to see any paperwork...just stamped and let us through...took 10 minutes (Vancouver airport)

Sold house and finally moved...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 16th 2011, 7:55 am
Replies: 258
Views: 14,884
Posted By NikiG

Re: I hate the Bruins

Been here only a week and a half! We have been to Vancouver many times and have just got a place in Burnaby. But in the meantime been staying in False Creek, so can see the smoke plumes across the...
Forum: Canada
Jun 8th 2011, 8:04 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By NikiG

Cell Phone

Hi

Just landed in Vancouver. We need a cell phone asap so we can be contacted anywhere/job hunting etc.

We are looking at getting an i-phone 4G.

As we don't have any credit history (just...
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2011, 3:38 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By NikiG

Re: 3 months medical cover

We went with Canadasure....works out only £50 each a month, and includes travel and baggage insurance too!
Forum: Canada
Jun 4th 2011, 5:23 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,800
Posted By NikiG

Re: Finally our farewells are over!

Well we are here in Vancouver and off to our condo for two weeks (whilst looking for jobs and somewhere to live). I'll be on here quite a bit over the next few days. But looking forward to the sun...
Forum: Canada
Jun 2nd 2011, 8:03 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,800
Posted By NikiG

Re: Finally our farewells are over!

Thanks. Will have to check that out! We did land last October too, but only stayed 2 weeks as had so much to do back in UK
Forum: Canada
Jun 2nd 2011, 7:52 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,800
Posted By NikiG

Finally our farewells are over!

Hi everyone...well the day came, a couple of hours ago said our goodbyes to family (after a lovely pub meal) and got the taxi to Manchester airport. Got an 11am flight to Vancouver tomorrow so...
Forum: Canada
May 19th 2011, 2:55 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,048
Posted By NikiG

Re: Move done, Dogs ok :)

Congratulations on the move. My hubby and I fly out 3rd June. Only just booked flights this week as just sorted completion date for house next week! Just spent the day calling utility companies etc...
Forum: Canada
May 19th 2011, 2:44 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,145
Posted By NikiG

Re: Health Insurance Cover for first 3 months in BC

Hi

Thanks Sue...it's ok. I checked out wiki and it's booked :-)
Forum: Canada
May 17th 2011, 12:49 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,427
Posted By NikiG

Re: Arriving at Vancouver Airport

I flying back to Vancouver in a few weeks. On PR card (problems with photo that we are getting sorted out) but do the that paper in our passports to say we 'landed' last October.

Which line would...
Forum: Canada
May 17th 2011, 12:07 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,145
Posted By NikiG

Health Insurance Cover for first 3 months in BC

Hi

Well some good news! We have finally booked our one way flights to Vancouver (3rd June) and will be completing on our house next Wednesday.

I have asked this before, but seen as I have to...
Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2011, 4:13 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,295
Posted By NikiG

Re: Tickets booked

We have been waiting 4 years to emigrate and landed (for 2 weeks) last October. Our removal company is coming 4th May....so all is packed up for that and hope to book flights (pending house...
Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2011, 3:33 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,985
Posted By NikiG

Re: What do you wish you had shipped

I see there is no bulk barn in BC! What will we do? Flying out next month...so might have to put everything in suitcase, especially Gallaxy chocolate!
How's it going Bumblebee?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 8th 2011, 6:57 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
Posted By NikiG

Re: Transferring money from UK to Canada

Hi

I'm thinking of using HIFX. Seem really efficient and good customer service on the phone. We are waiting for completion on our house before we fly out in May and then transfer once we have a...
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2011, 9:37 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,093
Posted By NikiG

Re: OMG!! Have finally told my parents we're emigrating!!

Hi

Congratulations! I bet you feel much better now. I told my parents 5 years ago when we went to an emigration fair! I'm similar age to you and understand it's never easy at any age, leaving your...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2011, 9:08 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,502
Posted By NikiG

Re: Nerves and Excitement

Hi Claire,

Thanks for the link and info. I'll have a look later today. Good luck with your family goodbyes. Let me know how you get on.

Take care and see you soon :D
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