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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 18th 2013, 12:35 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 7,483
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Travelling without a PR card outside of Canada.

My PR card expired in November. I applied for a new one in September but forgot to complete one part of the form so they sent it back in November, wherein I completed it and sent it off again (first...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 27th 2012, 2:01 pm
Replies: 161
Views: 16,650
Posted By jonthelad

Re: 5 weeks?!?!? What the what?!?!?

If you are paying a premium for an insurance policy, they are required to provide you with a copy of the policy wording on demand. Don't accept that twaddle - you're entitled to know what you are...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 10th 2011, 1:52 pm
Replies: 204
Views: 37,166
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Sirius drops BBC Radio 1

excellent email - thank you for doing that :thumbup:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 10th 2011, 1:51 pm
Replies: 204
Views: 37,166
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Sirius drops BBC Radio 1

This is what I got back from Radio 1 this morning - it appears to point the finger at Sirius but does not state why the decision to renew was not made.

'We're sorry you're currently unable to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 10th 2011, 2:16 am
Replies: 204
Views: 37,166
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Sirius drops BBC Radio 1

yes, me too.... :(
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 10th 2011, 1:58 am
Replies: 204
Views: 37,166
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Sirius drops BBC Radio 1

You nailed it, pal...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 9th 2011, 7:00 pm
Replies: 204
Views: 37,166
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Sirius drops BBC Radio 1

Just got in the car this afternoon and made this discovery. Furious...utterly furious. Wrote to Sirius the moment I got back in... It may do nothing but PLEASE everyone write to them...better than...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 11th 2008, 1:38 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 4,733
Posted By jonthelad

Re: What's the first thing you do when you land in the UK?

you just started my mouth watering...!!! :thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2008, 5:47 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,365
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Elementary education Innisfil, Ontario

Hi Sophie & Dave,

After moving to Canada in 1999, my Canadian wife and I moved to Innisfil in 2004. It was the first time I actually felt at home in Canada - we all love it here!
We have 3 kids -...
Forum: Canada
Aug 2nd 2007, 6:22 pm
Replies: 208
Views: 26,235
Posted By jonthelad

Re: what's bad about Canada?

I'm with you hubby on that - it drives me nuts having to repeat myself all the time. I too try to speak a little more slowly but sometimes I just forget and I can see the vacant smile looking back at...
Forum: Canada
May 23rd 2007, 3:49 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 836
Posted By jonthelad

Re: UEFA Champions League Cup

I work 7 - 3 and one hour from home - so I just calmly and politely explained to my boss why I needed to leave an hour early and she said "no problem"! :D Excellent! Wish I was back in the UK with...
Forum: Canada
Mar 15th 2007, 6:43 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,573
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Football on TV out there?

Just to make it simple (ish), you want:

Rogers Sportsnet - for the Saturday Premiership stuff;

Fox Sports World Canada (FSWC) for a tape delay Saturday Prem game and for any Prem games in the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2007, 6:33 pm
Replies: 293
Views: 14,659
Posted By jonthelad

Re: What will you most miss about the UK

My Canadian wife has learned to make a decent curry using imported products found in the local Brit shop.

I get plenty of footie banter at work - got an Italian, another transplanted Brit...
Forum: Canada
Sep 12th 2006, 4:40 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,412
Posted By jonthelad

Re: British Foods

Victoria Food Market I think it is called. Yes, a great shop. The owner is from Leeds, I think?
They also do excellent pies! :D
Forum: Canada
Sep 7th 2006, 5:37 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 920
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Just want to say your all brilliant and THANKS !!!

I don't know you bud, but obviously have seen you around the boards. I just want to wish you all the very best for the future and I hope your life in Canada is everything you want it to be.
...
Forum: Canada
Sep 7th 2006, 5:34 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,189
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Anybody In Or Around Barrie

As far as Innisfil goes it is a township and is made up of smaller towns. Some have more facilities than others. I live in Alcona and it has pretty much everything we need including a library, 24 hr...
Forum: Canada
Aug 30th 2006, 4:57 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,189
Posted By jonthelad

Re: Anybody In Or Around Barrie

I live just south of Barrie. Barrie as a town has everything you could need but if you are looking for something a little more peaceful then Innisfil could fit your needs. www.life-and-times.ca there...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 29th 2006, 7:20 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By jonthelad

Re: New here-much to say-many questions-please help

Karma for courage, Katadina. All I can suggest is that whatever you decide, make sure you, your husband and both children are all in agreement.
I wish you all the very best.
Jon.
Forum: Canada
Aug 24th 2006, 3:59 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 4,330
Posted By jonthelad

Thumbs up Re: Has Anyone Landed In Canada in the Winter Months?

Just want to echo my namesake's remarks here about driving in snowing / icy conditions. I also took a January driving lesson when I got here. One of the best $45 I ever spent, as I learned a lot!
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2006, 7:11 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 3,300
Posted By jonthelad

Re: I'm homesick!

I would imagine a weekend meet up would suit most people (though I have popped into the 'Grey Goat' in Newmarket on the way home from work and a pub called the Albion (I think) in Holland Landing to...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2006, 6:24 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 3,300
Posted By jonthelad

Re: I'm homesick!

Looks like Mr Lee is spoiled for choice! Maybe we should try and organise a 'Northernmost GTA' meet up sometime? There are people in Newmarket, Barrie and Bradford etc. on these boards who also might...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2006, 6:15 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 3,300
Posted By jonthelad

Re: I'm homesick!

I was in there on Sunday, believe it or not, covering an Irish breakfast meeting for a local paper. Yes, it advertises 'warm beer and bad food'! I confess I have never had a pint or a pie there!...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2006, 4:51 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 3,300
Posted By jonthelad

Re: I'm homesick!

Mr Lee, I'm missing points 2,3 & 4 as well. For point 1 you can substitute the Purbeck Hills and Dorset Coastline for Wales but I take your point!
I'm in Alcona, not a million miles from you. If you...
Forum: Canada
Aug 16th 2006, 5:41 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 938
Posted By jonthelad

Re: England v Greece viewing

Thanks for the responses. Sorry I was stroppy / grumpy - having a bad day and clearly got a sense of humour bypass while I was asleep as well.

Apologies all round.
:o
Forum: Canada
Aug 16th 2006, 12:04 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 938
Posted By jonthelad

Re: England v Greece viewing

Being as this is an ex-pats forum, and I am using the Canada section of it, is it not too much to ask to have a helpful answer rather than a smart alec one?
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