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Forum: Canada
Jul 25th 2014, 5:11 am
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Thanks very much all!

My colleague got an excellent quote with Intact? Giving just copies of his documents to his broker, but the annoying thing is the broker I am dealing with is stating that...
Forum: Canada
Jul 25th 2014, 4:12 am
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Thanks Stu, we are leasing for 3 years so got the employee guarantee or whatever it's called?

We negotiated down on price but it was a good deal (we think - around $7k off) and no down payment...
Forum: Canada
Jul 25th 2014, 4:08 am
Replies: 38
Views: 3,474
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: 7 weeks till we fly - eeeek - so many questions

We arrived from the UK 3 weeks ago and had a hell of a time getting set up with HSBC before we left trying to get an account set up. WE can do it, we can't, back and forth etc.

However, when we...
Forum: Canada
Jul 25th 2014, 3:42 am
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

So...we all arrived safe on the 4th of July, in time for Stampede too which was great.

After a good few days of searching we found a house to rent in Garrison Green near Marda Loop which is...
Forum: Canada
Mar 18th 2014, 10:55 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

WARNING – LONG POST ALERT! I cover the whole trip!!!!!!!

Hey all! Sorry this has taken so long (I've sat down and started to draft it a few times and always got interrupted, the joys of 3...
Forum: Canada
Mar 3rd 2014, 10:23 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Thanks Bucks Family and Siouxie!

We have taken your advice and invested in some snow pants and snowboots for the girls. North Face have a sale over here at the moment so managed to get them at...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2014, 10:40 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Hi all,

Looking for some advice/reassurance re the weather over there at the moment. My husband and I will be travelling over with 3 kids (7, 5 and 4 months) and were working on the assumption...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2014, 10:39 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Thanks Kazmart! Apologies I thought I had responded to you! Thanks for the tips, we managed to get he ABC of Canada and Oh Canada books on amazon for the kids, they are loving them already!
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2014, 8:02 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,612
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Suggestions for good Removal Companies from Calgary to the U.K?

Thanks Mo, will make sure they are not on the list!
Forum: Canada
Feb 17th 2014, 9:03 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,612
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Suggestions for good Removal Companies from Calgary to the U.K?

Thanks all, we will prob be using our own container as we want our stuff asap!
Forum: Canada
Feb 16th 2014, 10:50 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,612
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Suggestions for good Removal Companies from Calgary to the U.K?

Thank you! This helps me with my high level planning at the mo!
Forum: Canada
Feb 15th 2014, 10:42 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,612
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Suggestions for good Removal Companies from Calgary to the U.K?

Hey, sorry to interrupt but can anyone tell me how long (roughly) it takes to ship a container from the UK to Calgary? I have read lots of good tips and recommendations however can't find any info...
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2014, 8:57 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Hi Ann, thanks for this bit of advice, it really has helped put my mind at ease as you are absolutely right!
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2014, 8:39 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Thanks for the ideas on breaking the news Lisa will have a wee look for good books!

Re which neighbourhood, I really have no idea where to start tbh! Going to look at Cochrane as I have read good...
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2014, 11:33 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Thanks Geordie Lass, will look Manny up!
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2014, 11:18 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Hi Ann,

We are planning on sending the kids to a regular public school and have heard that most are good so are not too worried. Just wondered if you have any experience on the curriculum there?...
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2014, 11:08 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Hi all,

Sorry for the delay in my response (all three kids and myself have been ill!). Thank you so much for all of the info and ideas, I am building an itinerary based around them now. Love the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2014, 12:14 am
Replies: 42
Views: 4,411
Posted By Green Toadster

Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Hi there,

My husband and I are coming over for a Rece trip to Calgary in early March with our 3 children (aged 4 months, 5 and 7). My husband is moving with his work so does not need to worry...
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2014, 10:29 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Moving to Calgary?

:goodpost:

Thanks very much.

Quite a bit to fill in, I take it I just fill in my basic salary, date of birth (along with my wife), the three kids etc.. I am not sure of the meaning of...
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2014, 9:14 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Moving to Calgary?

We have not been to Calgary before so it's a bit of a jump for us, but going to visit in a month or so.:fingerscrossed:

Does anyone know if there are any decent websites with calculators to work...
Forum: Canada
Jan 7th 2014, 9:28 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Moving to Calgary?

Thanks everyone - company picks up mobile bill too. So I am quite happy with my first rede on bills etc now - thanks. :)

Winterfresh I'll definitely have a look at Cochrane too!

We should be...
Forum: Canada
Jan 6th 2014, 8:39 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Moving to Calgary?

Thank you Almost Canadian, are there any other monthly bills that we haven't listed to expect?

We were going to rent a serviced apartment in town for a month or two whilst we look around too.
...
Forum: Canada
Jan 5th 2014, 8:21 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Green Toadster

Re: Moving to Calgary?

Thanks for the quick response Almost Canadian!!

Its a relief to hear that the cold temp doesn't prevent outdoor play, our kids are definitely of the "find an excuse to go out" variety.

The...
Forum: Canada
Jan 5th 2014, 5:49 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Green Toadster

Moving to Calgary?

Myself, wife & three kids (7, 5 & <1) are moving to Canada (Calgary) in June/July and we have done a lot of reading on this forum which is great for info.

My wife won't be working and I will be on...
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