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Forum: Canada
May 22nd 2025, 10:34 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 22,657
Posted By not2old

Re: Anyone flown to the UK recently

Update to my 6 May post above.

We flew Air Lingus 14 - 22 May 2025 YYZ-DUB-NCL (Newcastle) checked in with British Passports. At Dublin in transit through the passport control to the connecting...
Forum: Canada
May 22nd 2025, 10:05 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 13,648
Posted By not2old

Re: Getting UK toaster to work in Canada

As it happened, we returned yesterday 22 May from a holiday in NE England with what we brought back with us was a full loaf of sliced Warburtons white bread...no it did not get crushed.

First...
Forum: Canada
May 13th 2025, 12:09 am
Replies: 19
Views: 15,071
Posted By not2old

Re: UK State Pension Life Certificate

We get someone at the bank the state pension gets paid into.
Forum: Canada
May 13th 2025, 12:06 am
Replies: 19
Views: 15,071
Posted By not2old

Re: UK State Pension Life Certificate

how long is it that you've been collecting state pension?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 10th 2025, 6:40 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,986
Posted By not2old

Re: TIME ZONE help !

if it wasn't an exam on time & travel or quantum leap, what exam was it - did you pass?
Forum: Canada
May 10th 2025, 6:33 am
Replies: 19
Views: 15,071
Posted By not2old

Re: UK State Pension Life Certificate

https://britishexpats.com/forum/canada-56/uk-state-pension-application-residence-893301/

^^^ your OP thread/post March 2017 seems you retired 8 years ago?

how often are you currently getting...
Forum: Canada
May 9th 2025, 1:06 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 15,071
Posted By not2old

Re: UK State Pension Life Certificate

it varies & maybe case/case, or has changed since we first started getting one.

in our case when we turned 65 its was every 3 years, now age 78 we get one every 2 years.

others can share their...
Forum: Canada
May 9th 2025, 11:52 am
Replies: 15
Views: 13,648
Posted By not2old

Re: Getting UK toaster to work in Canada

from my armchair, British store bought bread makes better toast whether its toasted in the UK or anywhere else in the world.

for those that are going to the UK on hols be sure to bring back a loaf...
Forum: Canada
May 8th 2025, 5:17 am
Replies: 15
Views: 13,648
Posted By not2old

Re: Getting UK toaster to work in Canada

as posted by Pulaski thats basically it.

as a retired Professional Engineer (electrical) and a one time Canadian licensed electrician, to do what has been suggested to meet the Canadian electrical...
Forum: Canada
May 7th 2025, 3:40 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 13,648
Posted By not2old

Re: Getting UK toaster to work in Canada

I did a google to see that A****n, is selling a 3000 watt 110v/220v with a UK AC receptacle that can be purchased for approx $100+tax.

would you want a big bulky 5KG unit sitting on your counter...
Forum: Canada
May 7th 2025, 3:19 pm
Replies: 1
OAS
Views: 6,945
Posted By not2old

Re: OAS

c&p'd from the Government of Canada

No, time spent living in the UK does not generally count towards the Old Age Security (OAS) pension calculation in Canada. OAS is based on the amount of time a...
Forum: Canada
May 7th 2025, 2:24 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,163
Posted By not2old

Re: Well, here I am!

Nelson1805 , you have an interest, an urge or itchy feet to come to Canada, you need to do some ground work.

from my armchair.

in your shoes if you are able to afford to do a recee, budget...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
May 6th 2025, 3:56 am
Replies: 3
Views: 6,723
Posted By not2old

Re: Old Time ExPat living in Guatemala

will you be retired or working?

working visa will be more difficult than getting the NVL "Non-Lucrative visa"

as posted in other replies, I'll...
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2025, 2:16 am
Replies: 32
Views: 22,657
Posted By not2old

Re: Anyone flown to the UK recently

a request for help traveling as dual citizens UK/Canada dual passports.

later this month we shall be travelling Air Lingus YYZ-DUB-NCL return, in transit through Dublin.

a couple days ago I...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 21st 2024, 9:23 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,127
Posted By not2old

Re: Cell phone options when visiting UK

check it out

https://www.giffgaff.com/sim-only-deals/10pound-goodybag

middle left in the link above click on *see all monthly plans* scroll down to pay as you go plans

start at £10 for 30...
Forum: Malta
May 20th 2024, 7:19 am
Replies: 24
Views: 4,450
Posted By not2old

Re: Holidaying Malta 2024

exactly, thats the real reason for going to Malta is the food.

I could go for Bragioli right now.

along with *the real thing* Pastizzi, Rabbit, fish soup & Pizza at Sotto Pinsa Romano...
...
Forum: Malta
May 20th 2024, 6:58 am
Replies: 24
Views: 4,450
Posted By not2old

Re: Holidaying Malta 2024

wanted to add for anyone following this thread, youtube turned out to be a good resource.

we cherry picked an itinerary of what we plan to do/see, includes all the local Valletta tourist...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 18th 2024, 9:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,504
Posted By not2old

Re: lost Canadian passport when travelling

Former Lancastrian thanks for the information & links.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/lost-stolen-inaccessible-damaged-found.html

I'm...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 18th 2024, 4:41 am
Replies: 2,699
Views: 327,734
Posted By not2old

Re: Groceries

congrats, well done, you are a smart shopper (minimum $20/mth grocery savings), add to that a time saver, less stress, also makes you a smarter shopper during the NB winters.
Forum: Canniversary
May 18th 2024, 4:30 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,802
Posted By not2old

Re: 22 years today

well done, congratulations, enjoy your retirement
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 18th 2024, 4:28 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,504
Posted By not2old

lost Canadian passport when travelling

if this has been discussed previously please link it.

later this year we'll be holidaying in Malta for 9 days boots on ground, flights YYZ-FRA-MLA & back.

has anyone had the experience of...
Forum: Malta
May 17th 2024, 11:26 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,450
Posted By not2old

Re: Holidaying Malta 2024

update, Malta 2024 is booked, we'll be age 77 when this happens, just hope the old legs hold up.

thanks for all the responses, feedback & suggestions

flight & hotel booked for 2 September - 10...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 8th 2024, 5:31 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,892
Posted By not2old

Re: Solar eclipse 2024

here in Toronto ...ready & waiting, looking to take a selfie of it
Forum: Malta
Apr 8th 2024, 3:20 am
Replies: 24
Views: 4,450
Posted By not2old

Re: Holidaying Malta 2024

thanks for the feedback, can you help further?...others jump in.

first week september 2024

accommodation: in this order, self catering, B&B, AirBNB, (other suggestions) budget is unknown, let...
Forum: Spain
Apr 8th 2024, 12:46 am
Replies: 2
Zyn
Views: 547
Posted By not2old

Re: Zyn

dont believe so.

likely zero issues bringing the ZYN into Spain, why not load up a few cans/pkgs

alternate is the local SNUS

https://snuzia.com/
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