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Forum: Canada
Aug 12th 2014, 2:55 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,164
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Planning

Well Gowest, Nelson sounds perfect for you, huge shortage of Doctors and a very outdoors lifestyle.. Lots of people are skiing and snowmobiling in winter, mountain biking, camping and spending time...
Forum: Canada
Aug 10th 2014, 6:29 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,251
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Advice on where in Canada to move to please!

Big White is often shrouded in Fog.... As much as I really enjoy Kelowna it's more of a shopping Mall culture than community.. Once you leave the OK you cater for the more advanced skier..
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2014, 8:58 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,251
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Advice on where in Canada to move to please!

Nelson B.C. Perfect powder snow :) Been featured in 'Powder Magazine' In the summer you have a huge lake to play in!!

Whitewater Ski resort ...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2014, 11:30 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,164
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Planning

I was just pointing out that 25 years ago we were told it could take up to 2 years and it only took us 6 months from start to finish.... A case of how long is a piece of string.. Not a one size fits...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2014, 7:37 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,164
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Planning

Gowest, 25 yrs ago when we emigrated we were told it could take up to 2 yrs for us to go through the process.. We were on the job 'wanted list' at the time, we took a scouting trip to Canada, had...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 21st 2014, 7:26 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 5,300
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Sometimes it's just unbearable

In the same boat, been in Canada 24 years.. My husband had some very serious health issues and that cemented the fact we want to be closer to family and good friends.. Been feeling 'homesick' for a...
Forum: Spain
Feb 18th 2014, 11:01 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 7,375
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: New to the forum: Costa Blanca South advice please

CGT = Capital Gains Tax ...
Forum: Canada
Feb 8th 2014, 9:54 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Road Trip from Winnipeg to Castlegar

Took 3 days once trying to get into 'Cancelgar' in the end managed to land in Penticton and get bussed in.. hit and miss this time of year..
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 14th 2014, 4:06 am
Replies: 185
Views: 42,661
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Still Homesick after a year!

OMG ~ Platform 1 You are showing your age !! I guess our paths may well have crossed, although it was my sister who frequented P1 and The Mandrake more than me.. I think her and a friend even worked...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 11th 2014, 1:32 am
Replies: 68
Views: 7,141
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Living a Lie

I too feel sorry for 'most' greeters, often they have some disability, on this occasion however, it was a 'jobsworth' how dumb are you moment!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 9th 2014, 11:16 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 7,141
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Living a Lie

Good for them... I HATE Wal*Mart and their 'everyone's a potential shoplifter attitude and assumption of presumed 'guilt'..

I once had a over zealous greeter come after me to 'tape' my brown paper...
Forum: Canada
Jan 9th 2014, 5:51 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,026
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Unsettled

I moved here 24 years ago and truth be told, I'm an outsider, I'll always be an outsider, as soon as I open my mouth I get the daily onslaught of 'love your accent' 'where are you from', 'how long do...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 8th 2014, 5:27 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 7,141
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Living a Lie

I've lived here for 24 years, been in denial about wanting to return for a long time now, I got used to putting on the 'happy, isn't Canada great face'.. luckily no kids to worry about schooling or...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 8th 2014, 4:11 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 7,141
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Living a Lie

I miss.................. The History....... The Architecture...... The 'Olde Worlde' Pubs.. Where you can actually have a conversation rather than the pathetic excuse for pubs here are filled with...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 8th 2014, 5:42 am
Replies: 68
Views: 7,141
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Living a Lie

You have to do what's best for you... There is no guarantee that your kids - future Grandkids would end up living near you if you stayed in Canada or not.
A Canadian friend of mine is becoming a...
Forum: Spain
Jan 7th 2014, 5:47 am
Replies: 60
Views: 4,415
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: What will happen in 2014?

Well Germany has been 'attempting' to get the Gold back from the USA that was supposed to be safely stored... Turns out the Banksters leased it out (sold it) and they've been told it's gonna take at...
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 7th 2014, 5:39 am
Replies: 185
Views: 42,661
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Still Homesick after a year!

Yes, know the feeling, for me it was my mother.. A phone from my brother ~ the rush to the airport, taking the 'quicker' route with a stop in Calgary than waiting for a later direct flight.. As it...
Forum: Canada
Jan 6th 2014, 3:40 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,398
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Dental Technician Employment

Well as someone who IS a Dental Tech, I'm surprised to haven't responded to my previous comments, or the PM's and e-mails I sent you giving you my contact e-mail, this was before Christmas..

Good...
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 4th 2014, 8:45 pm
Replies: 185
Views: 42,661
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Still Homesick after a year!

WOW ~ That sounds EXACTLY like the sort of post I would write.. I had to do a double take and check the name !! LOL

The only thing I would add is.. Re: 'You can only get so much enjoyment from a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 31st 2013, 1:09 am
Replies: 32
Views: 5,168
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: International movers

How much are you planning on moving home.. Keep us updated with Quotes..

Get 3 Quotes.. Look at those that have affiliated offices in the UK.. When we emigrated that is what we did, can't remember...
Forum: Spain
Dec 30th 2013, 5:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 9,832
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Moving to North Tenerife/ Weather

Hi Eileen,

My in laws moved to La Orotava, they were there for I think 22 years..

We have had many wonderful holidays in Tenerife, including a few where we chose not to stay with the in-laws as...
Forum: Canada
Dec 30th 2013, 3:12 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,895
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Using amazon.co.uk in Canada

Did you check to make sure the DVD you purchased Region coded as '0' or Region All?

If you don't have a universal DVD player, there is a way to break the code on DVD players.. ( a few years ago...
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 29th 2013, 5:33 am
Replies: 185
Views: 42,661
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Still Homesick after a year!

I really feel for you.....

Every single thing you said resonates with my husband and I.. It took us a long time to admit our feelings and only now after 24 years here are we slowly solidifying...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 29th 2013, 3:15 am
Replies: 133
Views: 5,524
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: The 2014 three word thread

With no needle
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 28th 2013, 10:15 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,240
Posted By Golden-eye

Re: Which subject would be least welcome at your dinner table?

OK looking at the results thus far... We aren't being very 'Canadian' now are we !!
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