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Sep 9th 2014, 10:45 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,291
Posted By dkvl

Re: It's going to be a year!

I don't necessarily agree fully about Fall River, although I know that there has been a bit of a "little Britain" in some areas. We live in an area which has few expats. I have always been a great...
Sep 5th 2014, 10:53 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,291
Posted By dkvl

Re: It's going to be a year!

Thank you all for the support. I have been in Fall River for just under 9 years. Probably feeling an increasing need to be back in Scotland for about the last 3 years. Now at the point of feeling I...
Aug 29th 2014, 3:34 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,291
Posted By dkvl

It's going to be a year!

Well I have finally decided I will return to the UK next year - to be there by August. I don't think my husband will be going, but it is likely that at least one of my children will be returning to...
Forum: Back Home
Jul 14th 2014, 1:04 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 8,125
Posted By dkvl

Re: One year Briti-versary!

I am in Fall River. We have children completing High School next year, so no moves until after that. I am looking to return to Scotland. Husband doesn't have the same thoughts.
Forum: Back Home
Jul 14th 2014, 10:51 am
Replies: 43
Views: 8,125
Posted By dkvl

Re: One year Briti-versary!

Great update Lorry1. Your comments rang very true with me, and it is good to hear the positives (along with some of the challenges) of making it back to the UK.
Forum: Canniversary
Jun 4th 2012, 5:49 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,752
Posted By dkvl

Re: 10 year anniversary and change of heart

I can empathise with everything you are feeling. Sounds very familiar. We don't regret our move completely, but I am fairly certain that I will be returning to the UK at some point.
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2008, 1:32 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 8,939
Posted By dkvl

Re: washing powder

If anyone is interested in finding out more about a way to buy environmentally and people friendly products, at wholesale prices, direct from the manufacturer, then PM me. The products are excellent....
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2008, 1:38 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By dkvl

Re: child care services in Dartmouth/Halifax, NS

This is a fairly new link

www.gov.ns.ca/coms/families/childcare/directories

Deborah
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2008, 1:36 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,643
Posted By dkvl

Re: Waverley Game Reserve, NS.....

The Game Reserve is still there, but it really a protected wilderness area, rather than anything more formal.

Deborah
Forum: Canada
Jun 19th 2008, 2:13 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,664
Posted By dkvl

Re: NS Realtor

Jerry and Annette do deal with lot of British people coming to the Fall River area, and in some respects this is helpful in their understanding of needs and situations. Their "British" clients are,...
Forum: Canada
May 21st 2008, 11:54 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 740
Posted By dkvl

Re: Facilities at Halifax Airport

Take a look at the airport website - www.hiaa.com. I'm sure it lists all the facilities. Have a good trip.

Deborah
Forum: Canada
May 9th 2008, 12:12 am
Replies: 7
Views: 783
Posted By dkvl

Re: Bottle/Can Recycling in NS

I am the Welcome Wagon representative for Fall River/Waverley/Windsor Junction. Not sure how you got missed - send me your phone number in a pm and I'll contact you to arrange a visit - includes...
Forum: Canada
Apr 4th 2008, 12:32 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By dkvl

Re: House insurance in NS

You could also contact Ross Dalrymple of Dalrymple Insurance in Fall River. (Tel: 902-860-2499.

Deborah
Mar 30th 2008, 1:43 am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,168
Posted By dkvl

Re: I am so bored.

It could be a Nova Scotia thing! My daughter has fish, and we aren't being so lucky with them either. Shortest life in the tank 3 hours! She has managed to keep a few for a bit longer. Could be...
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2008, 8:11 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,550
Posted By dkvl

Re: Cheap flights to NS-Help

It's worth checking www.lastminute.com. My sister saved £100 on an Air Canada flight by booking through them.

Deborah
Nov 21st 2007, 7:01 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 2,818
Posted By dkvl

Re: Attitudes that assist in migration

Be willing to get out and about, meet people. The people who live in an area don't have to make an effort to include newcomers, they already have their lives and friends. It is up to the newcomers to...
Forum: Canada
Sep 11th 2007, 12:49 am
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By dkvl

Re: Any ladies out there

Is there a Newcomers group in your area? An international group, with local clubs, for women new to an area. It may be worth checking out, if there is one near to you - each local club is quite...
Forum: Canada
Jul 29th 2007, 2:00 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By dkvl

Re: good realtor in halifax & surrounds...

Also, Jerry and Annette Murphy of REMAX. e-mail: [email protected] or tel: (902)835-8900.

Deborah
Forum: Canada
May 30th 2007, 6:53 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,113
Posted By dkvl

Re: Nova Scotia Recce trip

A balanced and informative report of your trip to Nova Scotia. I'm sure it will be appreciated by those considering the province, and it seemed a fair summing up of some of the factors in living...
May 15th 2007, 6:38 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 2,032
Posted By dkvl

Re: Bye All From Craftybanshee

Sorry that it has come to this, but know how you must be feeling, and that you need to get on with your life without being in constant "limbo". As we have discussed before, sometimes it isn't obvious...
Forum: Canada
May 12th 2007, 12:58 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By dkvl

Re: Hi I'm a newbie hoping to move to Nova Scotia in the near future

Have you "searched" through the past postings? There have been a lot of recent posts about Nova Scotia and different areas to live. It may give you some ideas, and lead to further questions.
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Forum: Canada
Apr 12th 2007, 4:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By dkvl

Re: Living in Calgary/ Meeting people

Try out the local Newcomers Group - http://www.newcomersclubcanada.com/main/clubs.htm

Deborah
Forum: Canada
Mar 20th 2007, 12:28 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,792
Posted By dkvl

Re: UK Occupational pensions

Each province has different regulations, and schemes available in Canada may not necessarily be available in particular provinces ie Nova Scotia.

Deborah
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2007, 10:57 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By dkvl

Re: self-employment for newcomers...

MISA (metro immigration settlement agency) in Halifax run courses for immigrants wanting to set up in business in NS- informative, good contacts, excellent speakers. Might be worth looking further at...
Mar 3rd 2007, 4:40 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 1,927
Posted By dkvl

Re: We get the keys on Monday

Excellent. Now you can really start getting settled. All the best for Monday.

Deborah
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