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Mar 24th 2026, 4:07 am
Replies: 2
Views: 737
Posted By Conmar

Re: Clonmel vs. Swords - pros and cons

Thanks a lot for your insights and recommendations, much appreciated!

You did in fact confirm what I was thinking, or better put it this way, assuming and gave me a bit of a peace of mind.

I...
Mar 22nd 2026, 7:30 am
Replies: 2
Views: 737
Posted By Conmar

Clonmel vs. Swords - pros and cons

Hi guys, hope you all are doing well.
Wifey and I have been on a rollercoaster ride, so to say, ;) since we left Canada (Vancouver) 10 years ago.

Lived in the UK (Wales, Cumbria, Hants, Devon),...
Forum: Germany
Oct 25th 2022, 7:01 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,952
Posted By Conmar

Re: Reservation of German train seats

First, glad you figured it out. Probably it is just me, but I prefer not to travel by train in Germany, given that I want to arrive in time - at least kind of.:)
Forum: Canada
Jun 9th 2016, 1:46 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,219
Posted By Conmar

Re: Where are all the jobs hiding in Canada?

Not too helpful, but my wife is also struggling here in Van and surroundings
(microbiology/qc/qa),sent 120ish applications so far since February, 3 interviews, and that's it-mentally demanding,...
Forum: Canada
Mar 11th 2016, 2:58 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By Conmar

Re: Anyone in Manitoba pls - Re: Housing

Hi and :welcome:

not currently living there, but I do remember Brandon, a good place to live imho.

I suggest to contact chiefmissile, he's been living there for some years now, you may also be...
Mar 7th 2016, 6:55 am
Replies: 5,021
Views: 733,996
Posted By Conmar

Re: Manitoba - Strategic Initiative

Absolutely, I would say it is even way too early. Patience is the name of the game, been there.;)

Fingers crossed and best of luck.:cool:
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2016, 2:14 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 6,158
Posted By Conmar

Re: Moving to Vancouver

+1
:goodpost:
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2016, 4:11 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,027
Posted By Conmar

Re: Goods to follow

If, an extremely negative one I'm afraid. How could that possibly work?!? Exempt from duty I mean.
And, honestly, I am kind of confused, you did your landing back in 2008 and have not yet imported...
Jan 5th 2016, 2:05 pm
Replies: 71
Views: 4,874
Posted By Conmar

Re: Is streaming really a viable alternative to cable?

Hello JS,

has that perhaps changed? I accepted the offer Get Optik TVâ„¢ and Internet 25 for $50 per month for 12 months, and then $93 for the next 24 months. Equipment and installation is for...
Forum: Canada
Jan 5th 2016, 1:30 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,343
Posted By Conmar

Re: Some Observations on Renting in Vancouver

Welcome to Vancouver, Engineer, and congrats to you for securing a nice rental so fast:thumbup:. A very good summary indeed, I would say point 3 is the most important one or at least one which should...
Dec 31st 2015, 5:46 am
Replies: 66
Views: 4,970
Posted By Conmar

Re: Vancouver meet up??

Hi, we did make it back and did secure our place to stay, however, we have just been told our container will probably arrive between January 8th and January 15th.
So I guess I know already what we...
Forum: Canada
Dec 1st 2015, 6:38 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,246
Posted By Conmar

Re: Applying to Uni

You're welcome, and I do remember.
Glad you seemed to have found another way to make your dream come true.:thumbup:
Despite not being in Peg anymore for 2 years now, I still miss it.
Forum: Canada
Dec 1st 2015, 5:23 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,246
Posted By Conmar

Re: Applying to Uni

:goodpost: Fingers crossed Dwight! ;)
Nov 25th 2015, 11:40 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 4,970
Posted By Conmar

Re: Vancouver meet up??

At present wifey and I are just soon-to-be-Vancouverites-ETA December 11th -, however, by middle of January we should have secured our place to stay, and would like to drop in, wherever that may be -...
Nov 22nd 2015, 6:20 am
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By Conmar

Re: Canada eTA and Liberals ?

Nope, a stay-home-traveller only (travelling only virtually) :lol:
Nov 22nd 2015, 6:08 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,947
Posted By Conmar

Re: Catch 22 - London Office much compressed processing times

Hello Coming Home,

that's really a tricky one.

Snowy and Andrew are absolutely right, so I think it comes down to either move earlier once the PR is granted- again nobody can tell you for sure...
Forum: Canada
Nov 21st 2015, 5:04 am
Replies: 21
Views: 7,104
Posted By Conmar

Re: How to watch UK I'm A Celebrity 2015 in Canada?

I can recommend www.unblock-us.com, worked very well in Canada as well as in Europe.
Paid imho very reasonable 4.99 USD per month. 1 week is for free.


Have a great Sunday:-)
Nov 9th 2015, 9:35 pm
Replies: 5,021
Views: 733,996
Posted By Conmar

Re: Manitoba - Strategic Initiative

Errr...you are assuming....absolutely right, party on! :drinkwine:

Congrats, excellent news.
Oct 29th 2015, 11:20 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By Conmar

Re: 10 day LMIA

Congrats Tootlepootle,

great news indeed.

@withabix:

Yes it is, 1 CIC day equals thus 2.4 days for mortals like us .:lol:
Oct 28th 2015, 7:01 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By Conmar

Re: Choosing a company to represent you with Canadian Visa

Obviously this is their business model 😤, aka greed. Hopefully those companies are out of business soon, but I am afraid...ah, don't get me started!
Oct 28th 2015, 6:48 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By Conmar

Re: Choosing a company to represent you with Canadian Visa

Hello Charlie,

my advice would be to take such statements with a pinch of salt, those companies want you as a client, so they would hardly tell you anything else.
However, to be completely sure,...
Forum: Canada
Oct 25th 2015, 1:51 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By Conmar

Re: How to prepare for a winter in Winnipeg

Insert sad eyes here: RUN! -

No, just kidding, sorry, couldn't help. I do remember those sad eyes and other friendly remarks.:lol:

Dress properly when heading outside- and I do mean properly,...
Oct 15th 2015, 2:43 am
Replies: 5
Views: 579
Posted By Conmar

Re: Medical Passes

Congrats Paul, wonderful news indeed.

So happy for you guys, and by the way, don't forget to celebrate now.:-)))
Oct 9th 2015, 1:47 am
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By Conmar

Re: 10 day LMIA

Depends on the odds... ;)

Well, being optimistic by nature I say it will be a " near miss", I put the money I don't have on Tuesday, October 20th, and yes, this year!:lol:

Who offers more?
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