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Forum: The Maple Leaf

Sep 5th 2011, 4:38 am

Replies: 32

An Idiot Abroad

Views: 4,127

Posted By jrhodes

Re: An Idiot Abroad

For anyone interested there is a new series on it's way soon or so Ricky said in an interview the other day

Forum: The Maple Leaf

May 1st 2011, 10:16 pm

Replies: 7

Bacon Butties

Views: 1,808

Posted By jrhodes

Re: Bacon Butties

When I was in Vancouver I asked a girl on a butchers counter if they sold the other end of the bacon and not the streaky stuff. I got a very blank look... Then was told something along the lines or...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 24th 2011, 10:05 pm

Replies: 180

Back from the UK

Views: 13,599

Posted By jrhodes

Re: Back from the UK

Dogs and Kids in the UK? - Did you not hear that the coalition government banned them both?

Believe me I have looked at houses just outside of Ottawa in very desirable places and yep I can afford...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 24th 2011, 12:05 am

Replies: 180

Back from the UK

Views: 13,599

Posted By jrhodes

Re: Back from the UK

If it is then Im booking!

Not sure but the brewery is in Torronto by the hockey stadium. The tour is great fun! - It's a micro brewery but has not yet gone nationwide, last time I heard.

I also...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 23rd 2011, 8:37 pm

Replies: 180

Back from the UK

Views: 13,599

Posted By jrhodes

Re: Back from the UK

I know everyone gets home sick and all that but does anyone who has been living in Canada for a few years really regret it?

My wife and I are moving out in August, to Ottawa and I have already...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 23rd 2011, 8:14 pm

Replies: 0

To all Surfers

Views: 489

Posted By jrhodes

To all Surfers

Are there any surfers out there who are either in a surf club in or around Ottawa (Or even further afield). I am going to pop and advert to try to start a club in Surf Side when I get chance. Am...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 13th 2011, 12:39 am

Replies: 935

Does anyone else find it ironic...

Views: 48,488

Posted By jrhodes

Re: Does anyone else find it ironic...

I think that you are describing all politicians the world over, not just in Canada! - Nice way to say that they are all guilty of talking bollocks though!

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 13th 2011, 12:32 am

Replies: 80

What Car???

Views: 5,784

Posted By jrhodes

Re: What Car???

I like the Pontiac G6. Pontiac have gone bust but parts should not be an issue, longevity may be however! - Ford Focus (The "new" shape that we have nad in the UK for years should be a good call as...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 12th 2011, 7:06 pm

Replies: 16

So that's why magazine subscriptions are so cheap here!!

Views: 2,372

Posted By jrhodes

Re: So that's why magazine subscriptions are so cheap here!!

What Trashy, mostly made up celebrity gossip mags are available in Canada for subscription or just to buy off the shelf? - The more made up celebrity gossip in the content the better!

They are not...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 10th 2011, 5:06 am

Replies: 16

Experiences of Banking and HSBC in Ottawa

Views: 5,023

Posted By jrhodes

Re: Experiences of Banking and HSBC in Ottawa

Hi Emmabell and Sabsah

Thanks for both of your input; I am going to book an appointment with HSBC to go through it all in the next 2 weeks. I have only read this on their website and not actually...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 10th 2011, 1:38 am

Replies: 25

Those mobile internet stick thingies

Views: 2,784

Posted By jrhodes

Re: Those mobile internet stick thingies

OK Now I am shocked and somewhat worried!

My wife and I have dreams of buying a rural gaff outside of Ottawa maybe in Cumberland, Winchester or Gloucester or on the other side of Kanata (Say...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 10th 2011, 1:03 am

Replies: 16

Experiences of Banking and HSBC in Ottawa

Views: 5,023

Posted By jrhodes

Experiences of Banking and HSBC in Ottawa

Hi All

My wife and I are moving over to Ottawa in August and I am just looking into setting up a bank account prior to arriving. HSBC in the UK offer a service for a reasonable fee to do all this...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 10th 2011, 12:41 am

Replies: 19

Animal Skull - What is it?

Views: 9,299

Posted By jrhodes

Re: Animal Skull - What is it?

Shame there is not an Iphone app for that one! - Maybe one day soon, eh?

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