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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 9th 2014, 11:34 am
Replies: 114
Views: 15,019
Posted By phr1

Re: Moving back on Tuesday! Prepare me for the reserve culture shock after 10 years i

I am moving back to London on Friday after spending 6 years in Toronto..
The humour - this is what I miss the most. Canadians are plums.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 8th 2014, 12:48 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 5,029
Posted By phr1

Re: what will you take home from Canada?

just the heads up..
my shipping company said NO FOOD to the UK as they are very strict about that.
Your shipment can be held for weeks at the port if custom decide to inspect it.
If you must...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 8th 2014, 12:19 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,010
Posted By phr1

Re: Its 3 in the morning...

Yes! I think I am still shocked how we managed it all in about 2 months.
I was on it every day like a full time job.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 8th 2014, 12:16 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,010
Posted By phr1

Re: Its 3 in the morning...

oh wow! thats amazing.. will do
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 7th 2014, 10:42 am
Replies: 40
Views: 5,029
Posted By phr1

what will you take home from Canada?

I just thought that it might be interesting to hear what people who lived in Canada for a while will take back with them to the UK?
Please don't answer "maple syrup"..
...but this is the kind of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 7th 2014, 9:52 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,010
Posted By phr1

Its 3 in the morning...

MOVING DAY!

I just can't sleep. I am absolutely shattered from the last few weeks of organising, purging, packing, buying, selling, partying and trying to keep us all sane. Its been intense, fast...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2014, 4:03 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By phr1

Re: Looking for Shipping company Montreal-UK

I have met with Brytor and AMJ. AMJ to me looked less interested and not as professional as Brytor. We are going with Brytor but I am in Toronto.
Good luck
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2014, 3:58 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,387
Posted By phr1

Re: International movers recommendations and shipping advice

I would imagin BC would be more expensive but not double.
It's very competitive in Toronto I guess, good to know it sounds cheap though.
What I am worried about is the potential increase in price...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 19th 2014, 9:01 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,387
Posted By phr1

Re: International movers recommendations and shipping advice

Thanks everyone. Still hoping someone can comment on movers from Toronto to the UK. Anyone used Taylor or Brytor? I have narrowed it down to these two. My quote is around $5500 but as they pack it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 17th 2014, 11:46 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,599
Posted By phr1

Re: Thinging about Aylsham!!! Any thoughts??

randomly landed on this thread.. My mother in law lives 10 minutes drive from there.. It's a pretty town. We do most of our shopping there when we come up for visits, I would also add they have a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 17th 2014, 2:39 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By phr1

Re: My two finalists for Intr. shipping - Taylor or Brytor. Please help!!!

As I said above, money wise they are very close.
It's all the handling of the unknowns that I am most worried about for example:

1 - Moving to a higher floor than ground level in the UK, can...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 17th 2014, 2:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By phr1

Re: My two finalists for Intr. shipping - Taylor or Brytor. Please help!!!

Just below $10 per CUF and around 2.5% insurance.
Grouping option in a 40' container.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 17th 2014, 3:44 am
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By phr1

My two finalists for Intr. shipping - Taylor or Brytor. Please help!!!

ahhh, the mysteries of international shipping...
After a lot of research and quotes from 3 FIDI registered shipping companies in the Toronto area, I am down to these two:
Taylor International and...
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2014, 2:45 am
Replies: 123
Views: 12,164
Posted By phr1

Re: UK TV. Help Please

Here is what I do and it's amazing!!!

You will need:
HDTV
HDMI cable
Apple TV or alike for streaming
Fast router that can handle lots of on-demand video ( get Thomson from teksavvy)
Ipad...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 17th 2014, 2:22 am
Replies: 62
Views: 39,468
Posted By phr1

Re: Renting a property in the UK without a job?

Hi,
All I can say is that we are in the same situation.
We only have a rental income from our property there but that is lower than what we will need to pay. It's tricky. If you are currently...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 26th 2014, 4:13 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,712
Posted By phr1

Re: Moving to North London this summer with 2 kids-school advice please

Thank you. I appreciate your view on this, and I feel like I am about to accept this might be reality.
I may not have my kids starting in September and with that approach may relax my property hunt...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 26th 2014, 4:01 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,387
Posted By phr1

Re: International movers recommendations and shipping advice

Thanks everyone. I think you are right about Starline, they don't operate in Toronto.

So far I was only looking at FIDI registered companies and found:
Taylor
Brytor
AMJ Campbell International ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 21st 2014, 1:09 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,387
Posted By phr1

International movers recommendations and shipping advice

Hi,
We are on our way back to the UK! Very excited but so much to figure out..
I am looking for a good international moving company and would love to hear some stories, recommendations and any...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 3rd 2014, 2:56 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,712
Posted By phr1

Re: Moving to North London this summer with 2 kids-school advice please

Thanks so much for this.
I have only just saw this but in the last few days already had a chance to look into all the details you have listed.
Talked to the council and couple of schools and got...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 1st 2014, 3:18 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,712
Posted By phr1

Moving to North London this summer with 2 kids-school advice please

Hi,
We are returning to the UK this summer with our two kids age 5 and 9. (Year 1 and 5?)
We want to be in North London where we used to live prior to our move to Canada 5 yrs ago. Muswell Hill...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2014, 1:57 am
Replies: 630
Views: 56,311
Posted By phr1

Re: Differences between Canadian and British people

So true
Forum: Canada
Apr 28th 2014, 2:52 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,251
Posted By phr1

Re: Why did you choose Canada and is it what you hoped it would be?

Well yes, I agree.. this is exactly what I mean and we are doing the same thing. Without the BBC and the Guardian I would be totally lost for hockey scores and concussions, local weather and...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2014, 2:58 am
Replies: 131
Views: 11,114
Posted By phr1

Re: Toronto or going back to London after 5 yrs, so confused!

I posted the original comment and wanted to say thanks to all who contributed their comments and thoughts.
It was an extremely helpful conversation for me to have and share on this forum which...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2014, 1:57 am
Replies: 60
Views: 5,420
Posted By phr1

Re: Help/ Guide family wanting to move to Canada

Hi. Please take the time to read my post on this thread in the Canada forum:
Toronto or going back to London after 5 yrs, so confused!
It is more focused on Toronto vs London but got some good...
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