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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 30th 2011, 6:44 am
Replies: 29
Views: 9,226
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Been back almost a month now

I heard a rumour it's supposed to snow in Calgary tomorrow. I had hoped I would be able to leave without seeing any snow, wishful thinking apparently.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 27th 2011, 3:53 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Good Grief!

Birmingham and I'm going to be a Microsoft Application Specialist.
Forum: Back Home
Sep 27th 2011, 11:23 am
Replies: 55
Views: 13,083
Posted By Welshie82

Re: The first week back

A failure?! Goodness no! You moved away from the land of your birth, giving up everything for the hope of adventure and new experiences. Had you stayed in the UK and only dreamed of moving away,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 27th 2011, 11:18 am
Replies: 29
Views: 9,226
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Been back almost a month now

I totally agree. I just got back to Calgary after spending two weeks in England job hunting. As I was flying over Alberta and getting ready to land I looked out on the boring, drab, brown...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 27th 2011, 11:09 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By Welshie82

Good Grief!

Hi all! :)

I'm super excited to announce that my two week "pre-move visit" was well worth it. I managed to get a job! Working back in the IT sector which isn't ideal but beggers can't be...
Forum: Canada
Sep 10th 2011, 7:28 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Overweight Baggage Payment

So they check your bags in and then send you somewhere else to pay?
Forum: Canada
Sep 10th 2011, 11:37 am
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By Welshie82

Overweight Baggage Payment

I'm flying with Thomas Cook tomorrow from Calgary Int. Airport and am certain my bags are over the limit for weight. My question is does anyone know if they take interac at the checkin desk to pay...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 9th 2011, 5:09 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,566
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Back in Blighty for 2 Weeks

Oh don't worry, I'm sure I'll be visiting Stratford at some point. :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 9th 2011, 4:02 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,566
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Back in Blighty for 2 Weeks

Wow thank you for this wonderful response. I've been hearing wonderful things about Birmingham from the people that live there and can't wait to experience it for myself.

I might just have to pop...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 7th 2011, 9:27 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,566
Posted By Welshie82

Back in Blighty for 2 Weeks

Hi all!

I'm back in Blighty (Birrrrrmingham) for 2 weeks as of next Monday, SOOOO excited. Already have an Interview lined up with a recruiting agent, so fingers crossed that will work out well. ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 1st 2011, 6:18 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By Welshie82

Re: New Blog

Thanks!! Try having a clean out, it's surprisingly gratifying. :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 31st 2011, 9:08 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By Welshie82

Re: New Blog

Thanks! I'll probably be writing another post tonight. I live in Calgary, Alberta.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 31st 2011, 4:56 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By Welshie82

Re: New Blog

Wow thank you for the compliment! :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 30th 2011, 5:39 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By Welshie82

Re: New Blog

Thank you, and much luck with yours too!



Yes! Thank you for the comment :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 30th 2011, 1:31 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By Welshie82

New Blog

Hi Peeps! Hope everyone is well this week, wherever in the world you may be!

I started a new blog to chronicle my journey from Canada back to the UK. Feel free to check it out, or don't, such is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 19th 2011, 10:24 am
Replies: 67
Read Me: Useful U.K Links
Views: 207,304
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Useful U.K Links

For those looking for rooms to rent rather than houses I found this site really great:

http://www.spareroom.co.uk/

I posted a "room wanted" ad explaining that I was out of the UK and returning...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 19th 2011, 10:08 am
Replies: 1
Views: 669
Posted By Welshie82

My Move Update!

Hello all!

Sorry it's been a while since I posted, been too busy for much InterWebbing :)

Just thought I'd give a quick update on the move. Great news, I've found somewhere to live. Rented a...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 22nd 2011, 5:43 am
Replies: 12,809
Views: 1,499,978
Posted By Welshie82

Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II

Got my renewed British Passport back today. The move is now frighteningly, amazingly, wonderfully, real. :)
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 28th 2011, 11:06 am
Replies: 122
Views: 19,560
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.

Agreed, on all counts.
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 28th 2011, 7:59 am
Replies: 12,809
Views: 1,499,978
Posted By Welshie82

Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II

Ok, so bit of an update. Phoned HSBC in the UK and chatted with some very helpful folks at their call center. Was nice to see Customer Service was good there for a change.

My bank account I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 28th 2011, 7:53 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,940
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Rainy Days and...Wednesdays?!...

Hahaha yes. I was in Scotland in February a few years ago, running around in a T-shirt and light trousers while everyone else was bundled up:D
Forum: USA
May 26th 2011, 2:27 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,576
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Amazon Kindle

I'll have to check that out, thanks!!
Forum: USA
May 26th 2011, 10:49 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,576
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Amazon Kindle

Well, it got crazy at one point, I had to store books in my bathroom because I had no other place to put them :rofl:

So I'm thinking this will help with space and also be lighter for travelling.
Forum: USA
May 26th 2011, 10:40 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,576
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Amazon Kindle

YES that's part of the reason I want one, to catch up on the classics. I've worked in bookstores for years so for me to move to Digital is going to be a huge change. There's just something...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 26th 2011, 10:39 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,940
Posted By Welshie82

Re: Rainy Days and...Wednesdays?!...

Fair enough. The way I look at it is this, I've been in Canada for 11 years. I'll take 10 months of Rain over 7 months of -40 degree weather and snow up to my damned armpits :)
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