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Forum: Canada
Oct 12th 2021, 10:39 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,303
Posted By dogstar

Re: Hello from the other side!

Thanks all for the kind words! Been a bit hectic so please forgive the delay in responding suffice to say I have not forgotten how helpful and friendly everyone on the forum has been! So slowly...
Forum: Canada
Sep 8th 2021, 9:55 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,303
Posted By dogstar

Hello from the other side!

Hi All,

Just a note to say we are in Canada as of last Friday and a massive thank you to everyone that has helped guide me and provide invaluable feedback and insight:-) We arrived tired,...
Forum: Canada
Aug 26th 2021, 11:22 am
Replies: 46
Views: 6,681
Posted By dogstar

Re: Is it normal to feel instant regret?

I will certainly connect with you once we land and we are also going to be in Oakville!
Forum: Canada
Aug 25th 2021, 8:48 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 6,681
Posted By dogstar

Re: Is it normal to feel instant regret?

This is a great thread and I may well have something more tangible to contribute to it once we land in a little over a weeks time. I must admit I am dreading any potential culture shock but that is...
Forum: Canada
Aug 18th 2021, 6:00 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,205
Posted By dogstar

Re: Advice on Car Rental

Are you sure they don't want the "certificate of entitlement" from the DVLA that I mentioned in my initial reply? I think that's what they are on about as when I spoke with Johnsons they said proof...
Forum: Canada
Aug 18th 2021, 5:55 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,205
Posted By dogstar

Re: Advice on Car Rental

dbd33 HGerchikov Thanks folks for your sage advice and I think dbd33 summed up all that I had not been thinking about despite my "can-do" spirit. I reckon the limo/van option may well be a goer all...
Forum: Canada
Aug 18th 2021, 6:59 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,205
Posted By dogstar

Re: Advice on Car Rental

Hi Richster64 , Thanks for your valuable insight and I will check out the local rental offices but fear we will have to do similar as you and get one from the Airport initially and then swap at a...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2021, 5:54 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,205
Posted By dogstar

Re: Advice on Car Rental

Siouxie Thanks for the above, we will be living in Oakville and I will see what Enterprise can do mind you when I looked a while back they were pricier than from within YYZ. I have to say developing...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2021, 5:50 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By dogstar

Re: Ownership of Property - how would it affect me?

Thanks HGerchikov I had a feeling it would not work in our favour:-(
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2021, 5:48 pm
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2021, 11:02 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By dogstar

Re: Ownership of Property - how would it affect me?

HGerchikov Very informative post above and I may I ask if owning a home means that one spouse or more has their name on the deeds/mortgage? In my case our property in the UK is in my name although...
Forum: Canada
Aug 16th 2021, 1:04 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,205
Posted By dogstar

Re: Advice on Car Rental

Thanks for all the replies! I'm looking into a few choice options and it sounds like Enterprise will spare us the ballache of having to go back to YYZ for return.
Forum: Canada
Aug 14th 2021, 11:41 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,205
Posted By dogstar

Advice on Car Rental

Hi All.

We're getting closer to flying out and will be in Oakvile, ON the first week of September. I'm keen to gauge some feedback on Car Rental and the best place to secure a vehicle at a...
Forum: Canada
Aug 11th 2021, 7:32 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,772
Posted By dogstar

Re: Best Place to get a TV

Almost flew over my head did that but thankfully the BS detectors are working:p
Forum: Canada
Aug 11th 2021, 5:02 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,772
Posted By dogstar

Re: Best Place to get a TV

That is a top tip and if only I had seen it a few hours ago before I renewed but hopefully we can switch it when we get there as we'll be buying a TV:-)
Forum: Canada
Aug 11th 2021, 9:58 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,772
Posted By dogstar

Re: Best Place to get a TV

I hear ya! I didn't even know that membership is worldwide so didn't bother renewing my card a few months back when it expired. Noe having found this out I am heading there later to renew in here and...
Forum: Canada
Aug 10th 2021, 3:40 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,772
Posted By dogstar

Re: Best Place to get a TV

Thanks! Love your signature btw;-)
Forum: Canada
Aug 10th 2021, 3:40 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,772
Posted By dogstar

Forum: Canada
Aug 10th 2021, 3:39 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,772
Posted By dogstar

Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2021, 7:13 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,772
Posted By dogstar

Best Place to get a TV

Folks,

Hope you are all well and in good health.

Quick Q - Best place to get a TV from where we will not get spanked and get the best price?

Not sure if anyone still maintains an interest in...
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2021, 3:21 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,073
Posted By dogstar

Re: Shipping options

Circa 392 sq3 of household effects including some furniture (sofas/dining table & chairs) for a family comprising 2 adults and 2 children. The whole job was done in about 5 hours with all of our...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2021, 8:26 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By dogstar

Re: Need a motor in Ontario (Oakville)

Yes thanks for this and we have drivers extract and proof of no claims and we have maximum no claims and hoping that translates into something useful out there.
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2021, 8:24 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By dogstar

Re: Need a motor in Ontario (Oakville)

Thanks for the feedback and I think the rental option is what we will go with initially and still good to know we require "certified" vehicles.
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2021, 9:05 pm
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2021, 5:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By dogstar

Need a motor in Ontario (Oakville)

Hi Folks,

Anyone got any *good* recommendations from where to source a decent second hand motor as I have been Autotrader and a bunch of sites and thought I would ask the forum too?

We want to...
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