British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
4
Search: Posts Made By: Lapsed Canuck
Showing results 1 to 25 of 92
Search took 0.20 seconds.
Forum: Canada
Jun 8th 2006, 12:52 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,682
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Shipping Costs Info (including Robinson's: A Rant)

BTTT for APFairhurst...
Forum: Canada
Jun 8th 2006, 12:49 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,218
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Which shipping company

I believe what Butch was trying to say, was - if you look further down this page there is an active thread, started by Mr Lee, with some information on shipping companies.

The quotes thereon were...
Forum: Canada
Jun 7th 2006, 5:39 am
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Health Insurance

That is ridiculous!! I'm hoping the fact that I'm a returning Canadian and my baby being Canadian will help. But I will make sure we keep some money aside just in case!
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2006, 10:43 am
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Health Insurance

Page 2? I have to go to Page 2?! ;)

Thanks - just being lazy not looking through the site pages. :rolleyes:
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2006, 9:29 am
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Health Insurance

Just wondering if anyone has recently paid for health insurance for their first 3 months and where they got it from? I have looked at a couple of sites including Blue Cross but they seem very very...
Forum: Canada
May 28th 2006, 5:38 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 820
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Road Trip across Canada.?

We're thinking of doing the same thing and have been looking online for relatively cheap vans. Any ideas where the best place is to get one? We'll be in ONtario
Forum: Canada
Feb 17th 2006, 5:38 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 3,759
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: moral support needed!The padded cell returns!

Cheeky beggars! They are so lucky to have you and unfortunately, it seems they will never appreciate you - as they didn't improve their behaviour after the last nannies left! You are doing WAY beyond...
Forum: Canada
Feb 16th 2006, 5:50 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 3,759
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: moral support needed!The padded cell returns!

Hi Babyblue. Sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. I guess I can only say hang in there and yes in a few years time you will laugh (and curse) about this experience. My friend came to...
Forum: Canada
Feb 14th 2006, 10:26 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 755
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Is it on Canadian TV?

I agree. I love Neighbours! You can't watch the American soaps in its place though! They are too awful. Maybe we could all join together and get it back on telly?! They show Hearbeat constantly over...
Forum: Canada
Feb 14th 2006, 10:21 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 3,196
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: you've inspired me! What songs or bands should they bring to canada!

Sorry to burst the bubble around Canadians not knowing 'Britpop' but all of these were very popular in the 80's apart from Slade. Are you talking to people of the right age?

I also have to...
Forum: Canada
Feb 13th 2006, 11:55 am
Replies: 166
Views: 10,264
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Insufferable Canada

Are there many 'cradle Canadians' on this board who have not lived elsewhere and find the information just as useful on this site as British expats? I agree that being an expat entitles you to an...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2006, 8:53 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 3,817
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Some Good Advice Please

I have to say that I am Canadian and have the proper amount of 'defensiveness' about the place when others criticize it but we are thinking of taking all of our stuff due to being quite frightened by...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2006, 12:17 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,514
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Experience counts for nothing?????????

Absolutely! In fact, I have read a couple of articles about the Canadian government wanting more people with 'more worldly knowledge' involved in helping to deal with social problems. I personally...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2006, 11:55 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,547
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Rate of exchange

I feel the same way! I have been going back and forth to Canada for 15 years enjoying a great exchange and of course, the year I decide to go back for good and the exchange rate is dreadful! Sod's...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2006, 11:47 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,514
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Experience counts for nothing?????????

I'm so glad you posted this! I've been dealing with the same anxieties as an experienced manager in the voluntary sector. I am Canadian but all of my work experience has been in England. I don't have...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2006, 5:50 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,084
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Young and skilled but skilled enough?

I would advise you to look up companies working in your area and approach them directly - perhaps take a trip over and book some appointments beforehand to meet them? You could ask about your...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2006, 5:44 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 4,628
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Where Is The Great Brit Area Of Toronto?

Good points. Do people not understand that the whole of Canada (with the exception of Quebec) is 'British'? This is why groups of immigrants have over the centuries tended to gather in groups in the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2006, 5:29 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 4,628
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Where Is The Great Brit Area Of Toronto?

Then you should have dealt with it as a grown up and said so rather than making an even more offensive comment.
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2006, 4:13 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 4,628
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Where Is The Great Brit Area Of Toronto?

I think you should 'watch your mouth' before posting offensive things like this and being abusive.

Perhaps the trouble you have with Toronto is that it's a little too 'diverse' for your...
Forum: Canada
Jan 29th 2006, 5:13 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 4,628
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Where Is The Great Brit Area Of Toronto?

Yes, I was going to say - are you sure you want to import 'Little Britain'.... ? ;)
(thought I might not get away with it though so glad you brought it up first!)
Forum: Canada
Jan 29th 2006, 12:19 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 4,628
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Where Is The Great Brit Area Of Toronto?

I have to say that I agreed with dbd's take on the post which said something about Brits integrating better than Asians. I understand that the poster was also meaning there wasn't a particular area...
Forum: Canada
Jan 26th 2006, 2:24 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Opinions on Mississauga

Not sure and that's the problem. My partner wants small town life but I'm used to working for charities in inner city areas so want to keep the option open to commute as I am more likely to find a...
Forum: Canada
Jan 26th 2006, 2:03 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Opinions on Mississauga

Thanks dbd. Will have a look out for the nicer neighbourhoods and check out the viewit site. We are still trying to find some middle ground between living outside Toronto in a half decent sized place...
Forum: Canada
Jan 26th 2006, 1:58 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Re: Opinions on Mississauga

Eek! That's what I thought. Finding it hard to find any sites that give lots of photos and wondered why that might be...
Forum: Canada
Jan 26th 2006, 12:04 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By Lapsed Canuck

Opinions on Mississauga

Just wondering what you thought of Mississauga? Anyone live(d) there? We are looking for a good 'starter' place to rent in and get settled with good access to potential jobs in larger cities. Anyone...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 92
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
4


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.