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Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2004, 4:14 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,554
Posted By slingshotz

Just be thankful that they at least got the...

Just be thankful that they at least got the country right! They could have asked you where in Germany you come from :D
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2004, 12:32 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 725
Posted By slingshotz

When we moved back to Canada from the UK, we used...

When we moved back to Canada from the UK, we used http://www.sevenseas.co.uk/. Found them very reasonable and quick, but we didnt have furniture or big stuff, just loads of boxes. They could even...
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2004, 12:27 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By slingshotz

Being a Canadian and having lived in the UK for...

Being a Canadian and having lived in the UK for the past 6 years, I have to say that the Canadian (Calgarian at least) drivers are just plain bad. It's no wonder the car insurance is so high here,...
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2004, 12:20 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,935
Posted By slingshotz

"Supposedly" when the train rolls over the...

"Supposedly" when the train rolls over the leaves, it crushes them and leaves a Teflon like slick on the track which impedes the braking. The first time I ever heard this was in the UK, never heard...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2004, 10:21 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,980
Posted By slingshotz

I definately miss TV without 20 minutes of...

I definately miss TV without 20 minutes of commericals. So annoying, I've almost given up watching TV in Canada now.

And David Attenborough documentaries. I should have bought the entire BBC DVD...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2004, 10:14 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,935
Posted By slingshotz

Re: Uk weather .... what a joke!

:eek: :eek: Brings back bad memories....

I had to commute on the UK trains for about 3 years before moving back to Canada (the record for me was a 3.5 hour ONE WAY trip from London to Brighton)....
Forum: Canada
Jan 29th 2004, 12:09 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,935
Posted By slingshotz

It's warmed up here in Calgary from about -33 to...

It's warmed up here in Calgary from about -33 to -22 (before the extra -20 windchill :(). So far there's been quite a few dead cars on the side of the road, but everything is still ticking along, no...
Forum: Canada
Jan 5th 2004, 7:13 am
Replies: 4
Views: 695
Posted By slingshotz

Re: Landing question

Perhaps you could use a Poste Restante address which sends the mail to a post office where you can pick up the mail with your passport? I used it to get my SIN/NI card in Australia.
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2003, 5:20 am
Replies: 38
Views: 4,188
Posted By slingshotz

Re: Help please

Voltage Convertors (mentioned above) is quite a good place but I'm sure your local phone book would be the best source of little electronics dealers. Just ask for a step-up transformer. You will...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2003, 4:12 am
Replies: 38
Views: 4,188
Posted By slingshotz

I have a 100W Step-up transformer for my UK stuff...

I have a 100W Step-up transformer for my UK stuff and it's dead quiet. Mind you this is just a transformer by itself which I wired up myself. If you buy the all-in-one transformers with the surge...
Forum: Canada
Dec 15th 2003, 4:28 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,457
Posted By slingshotz

Staples and probably Office Depot do carry A4,...

Staples and probably Office Depot do carry A4, it's just that you need to order it.

http://www.staples.ca/products/catalog/skuset.asp?skusetid=12809&first=HPG103036&SuperCategoryId=1
Forum: Canada
Dec 14th 2003, 9:32 am
Replies: 8
Views: 890
Posted By slingshotz

The road is usually fine as people use that road...

The road is usually fine as people use that road to go skiing at Lake Louise. Just depends on whether there happens to be a snowstorm when you are here :)
Forum: Canada
Dec 14th 2003, 9:02 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,180
Posted By slingshotz

You probably didnt get a very helpful rep cause...

You probably didnt get a very helpful rep cause their policy is that as long as you have a SIN number you can open up an account (even if you have no credit history whatsoever). The only stipulation...
Forum: Canada
Nov 23rd 2003, 8:19 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,024
Posted By slingshotz

Re: Why?

The banks here have an oligopoly and they also have a tight link to the government. It's a relatively small captive (and I also say passive) population so banks can get away with loads of things. ...
Forum: Canada
Nov 22nd 2003, 6:57 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,024
Posted By slingshotz

My wife just got a PC account, and she has just...

My wife just got a PC account, and she has just immigrated here from Finland. No it's not a joint account either. They will open up new accounts for anyone with no credit history, it is just that...
Forum: Canada
Nov 20th 2003, 4:37 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,024
Posted By slingshotz

Superstore carries a lot of products from around...

Superstore carries a lot of products from around the world. I've seen some british type stuff in there but nothing in the higher end like stuff you would get at Waitrose.

Yes you do get PC points...
Forum: Canada
Nov 20th 2003, 6:55 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,024
Posted By slingshotz

Re: Bank charges...there is some hope

If you are a new immigrant, President's Choice will still open up an account for you, the only stipulation is that any deposits are subject to a hold of 10 days, after 6 months it is up for review. ...
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2003, 4:29 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,024
Posted By slingshotz

Re: Credit cards etc

Thats odd, I couldnt transfer or get a UK Amex even though I have a Gold Canadian Amex card, and yet my first VISA card from HSBC had a £5000 credit limit when I was only in the country for 4...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2003, 4:00 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,024
Posted By slingshotz

Countries don't share credit history to my...

Countries don't share credit history to my knowledge. First moving to the UK, I asked about getting a credit card and the banks told me they don't share (or accept) other country's credit reports. ...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2003, 3:56 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By slingshotz

Re: Medicine Hat????

There's a decent British Pantry shop in Calgary up near Northland mall, right next to Prarie Mill Bakery (choice bakery too!).
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2003, 3:49 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 843
Posted By slingshotz

We've moved around the world a few times from...

We've moved around the world a few times from Australia, New Zealand, UK and Canada. I've found a few little "tricks" that might be of use to you.

===Airline employees stop reading here===
:D :D...
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2003, 6:00 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 983
Posted By slingshotz

No we don't have children, but having gone to 4...

No we don't have children, but having gone to 4 different schools in 2 different areas I have some experience of the districts in Calgary. You can also get an idea about different high schools and...
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2003, 4:25 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 983
Posted By slingshotz

Re: Best for kids in calgary and other info needed

We've moved back to Calgary after being away for about 8+ years (6 in UK, 1 in OZ, 0.5 in NZ and the rest in assorted places :D). I'm originally from Calgary actually so I can give you a bit of...
Forum: Canada
Oct 28th 2003, 2:11 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 903
Posted By slingshotz

Re: Lots of questions from a new member

That's an incredible statistic considering I used to drive freaking fast on the motorways (well fast for me at 90mph) and there would ALWAYS be people blowing past me on the fast lane. I think...
Forum: Canada
Oct 28th 2003, 1:58 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By slingshotz

Re: Bodge it

Anyone here have experience on how to wire it up to 220v? There are 4 wires on our 220v lines (2 hot, 1 neutral and 1 ground) whereas the UK plug is 1 hot, 1 neutral and 1 ground. Can you just...
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