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Forum: Canada
Feb 8th 2011, 2:26 am
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

That news story was widely reported and the source was one website, but it was actually incorrect. The temperature quoted was in Sundre which is north of Calgary, and to be more factually accurate...
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 3:49 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

I agree my comment about the rain was exagerated however the stats I quoted were from Environment Cananda, the average rainfall is higher in Kelowna than Calgary, rain and snow are different things....
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 3:46 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

I could say the same about the west coast having spent 1 week per month in Vancouver for over a year but you don't really know the full extent of the impact the weather has unless you kive somewhere....
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 3:16 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

There was no suggestion that its wet, I was pointing to the fact that its wetter than Calgary.

You make some excellent points about the lifestyle and cost of the Okanagan. Its a very beautiful...
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 10:34 am
Replies: 16
Views: 45,649
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Non Resident Able to re-new UK Driving Licence

:rofl:
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 10:27 am
Replies: 52
Views: 8,703
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Need Advice: Moving from London to Vancouver

Have you been to Surrey, BC?
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 10:25 am
Replies: 16
Views: 45,649
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Non Resident Able to re-new UK Driving Licence

You are fine to use a relatives address, I thought about doing mine but didn't bother in the end. Have been back to the UK and rented a car with my Alberta licence with no difference in cost if I had...
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 10:23 am
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

26mm difference in snowfall accumulation between Calgary and Kelowna, and its very pretty when everything is white :)
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 9:59 am
Replies: 36
Views: 5,012
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Moving from Cornwall UK to Canada...HELP!

Technical/Engineering sector........like I said, in demand skills such as Carpentry make the 'canadian experience' thing less of a factor. I used to work in recruitment too but am now in IT for my...
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 9:54 am
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

According to Environment Canada the average rainfall in Calgary is 320.6mm and in Kelowna its 380.5, I'd say thats wetter. There is only 25mm difference in the average snowfall too.

Yes the...
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 9:48 am
Replies: 36
Views: 5,012
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Moving from Cornwall UK to Canada...HELP!

Its not just what happened to me, I came over on an internal transfer, its my wife's (she's a recruiter) professional experience that I am quoting.
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 9:23 am
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

I did, couple of posts up with stats.......Calgary has more hours or sunshine and less rainy days per year than Kelowna. Is your mouse unable to scroll up? Also clarified that the Okanagan is lovely...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 7th 2011, 9:03 am
Replies: 124
Views: 12,113
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Official thread: Royal Wedding.

have you heard about the new addition to the Crown Jewels?

http://0.tqn.com/d/weirdnews/1/0/p/i/-/-/Crown-Jewels-william-kate-condoms-170.jpg
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 7th 2011, 9:00 am
Replies: 5,259
Views: 434,621
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: The Toon Army / EPL thread

Loan
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 8:58 am
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

You forgot the hours of sunshine.............

Calgary: 2405.3 per year on average
Kelowna: 1954.4

Average Rainy Days:

Calgary: 67.5
Kelowna: 104.6
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 8:53 am
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

Yes it rained for 3 days whilst we were in Osoyoos.
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 8:53 am
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

Sundance, the lake is fantastic in winter and summer.
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 6:42 am
Replies: 44
Views: 26,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Calgary AB v's Kelowna BC (Okanagan)

Way more rain in the Okanagan than Calgary! Yes it gets cold here but the sunshines 90% of the time and unless it is down in the real low figures people are out and about most of the time. It was -17...
Forum: Canada
Feb 7th 2011, 5:59 am
Replies: 36
Views: 5,012
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Moving from Cornwall UK to Canada...HELP!

Sorry but in my experience if you have a transferable skill that is in demand then 'Canadian Experience' is not relevent
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 7th 2011, 5:02 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,399
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Car Finance

What age Explorer?
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2011, 3:08 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: National Insurance Contributions

We don't, for two reasons. We have no intention of living in the UK agaian and what is a state pension really going to be worth in 30/40 years?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 6th 2011, 1:04 pm
Replies: 298
Views: 74,948
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: What foods can I NOT get in Canada?

Your food choices must be very limited then as thats most food on sale
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 6th 2011, 10:06 am
Replies: 298
Views: 74,948
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: What foods can I NOT get in Canada?

It all depends, but as the gluten content is minimal the european health bodies allow it and its what is provided on prescription by the NHS. The actual gluten content is on a par with products who...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2011, 10:01 am
Replies: 36
Views: 5,012
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: Moving from Cornwall UK to Canada...HELP!

We live in Calgary, moved over here 3 years ago. Its a great place to live and bring up a family. Clean, pretty quiet and with very little crime. It was also one of the least affected places when the...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2011, 2:32 am
Replies: 191
Views: 27,743
Posted By NorfolkNumpty

Re: New link for British TV

Wait till you experience Canadian cell phone's then, I've got a 1gb cap
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