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Forum: Canada
Nov 23rd 2019, 6:52 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 16,977
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Is there anything you wish you’d known before moving to Canada?

ummmmmm...


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Forum: Canada
Nov 23rd 2019, 5:49 am
Replies: 79
Views: 16,977
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Is there anything you wish you’d known before moving to Canada?

Be afraid, be very very afraid. lol.

Welcome to Canada!
Forum: Canada
Nov 23rd 2019, 12:45 am
Replies: 22
Hi!
Views: 2,814
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Hi!

hehehe, you're in one of those moods eh? lol

Look, I love Trudeau as much as the next gender neatral gay straight lesbian trans unicorn rainbow entity. Lets get back on topic.
Forum: Canada
Nov 23rd 2019, 12:24 am
Replies: 22
Hi!
Views: 2,814
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Hi!

Hey, welcome to the community.

We came over 7 years ago in a similar situation. Wife secured a transfer through work, they paid for the move. This makes a MASSIVE difference to your initial...
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2019, 2:10 am
Replies: 79
Views: 16,977
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Is there anything you wish you’d known before moving to Canada?

If you plan on buying a car, make sure you get a printed letter from your current UK insurer quoting any no-claims period you might have. Not many Canada insurance companies will give a damn, but if...
Forum: Canada
Oct 30th 2015, 1:02 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Importing a larger dog into Canada

Yep, lol.

He's 68 lbs, so about 30 kg.

Can't edit the original post.
Forum: Canada
Oct 30th 2015, 2:02 am
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Importing a larger dog into Canada

Our dog is a Husky/Retriever cross. He's about 30lbs.
Used Air transat Glasgow to Toronto, 275 quid.
Extra Large crate, big enough to turn around in.
No question about weight limits, just about...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 23rd 2015, 3:47 am
Replies: 2,680
Views: 261,252
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Groceries

I hate you!
Forum: Canada
Oct 16th 2015, 6:55 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: The day after ...

"This is Davina....

I'm Coming To Getcha!"
Forum: Canada
Sep 23rd 2015, 12:01 am
Replies: 34
Views: 1,926
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Importing Auto Parts from the USA

Not sure where you are getting your info from as I have always had to pay tax. This is the case for Ontario anyway, might be different in your provence?
Forum: Canada
Sep 22nd 2015, 3:46 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Advice on Buying a SUV/Truck

I got a 1998 F150 for 2400 when we first arrived. I loved that thing. Cheap on parts and relatively bullet proof. Just make sure you get good tire with a truck as they can be quite expensive.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 9th 2015, 11:12 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 3,929
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Linked-In "lady"

What if the guy was gay? would it still be classed as sexist?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 9th 2015, 6:49 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 3,929
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Linked-In "lady"

Oh My God, I'm sorry for complimenting you!

And he never said anything about her appearance, he was complimenting the photography.

Why would he compliment her appearance when she's an ugly...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2015, 2:06 am
Replies: 4
Views: 689
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Moving to house and dog - any recommendations?

If you are taking the dog at the same time as yourselves, just book a space on the plane, buy a crate, and take him along on the day of departure. Really easy, and cost us about 275 pounds (Glasgow...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 3rd 2015, 2:45 pm
Replies: 197
Views: 11,152
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Do you ever read a warning of shocking images and fail to be shocked?

I get the need for "shock" images, but surely the first thing you do when you see a child lying face down in the water is to rush over and see if he's alive? or to, you know, maybe try to revive him?...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2015, 9:33 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,680
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: take 3...Ontario and nursing

In my opinion, what you will lose in natural beauty living in NS, you will gain in opportunity living in Ontario.

We had the same thoughts when we started this process many years ago, and decided...
Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2015, 6:12 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,812
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: What can I afford/What will my costs be?

I also think 6900 is a bit high. Probably closer to 6000 in my opinion.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 25th 2015, 1:02 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,638
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Got me a boat, another tick on the list

Thanks Souixie. Got the fishing license last year, just need to get the boating license now, but no rush, boat won't be in the water till next year :(

I might even have found free storage on a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 25th 2015, 12:54 am
Replies: 5,714
Views: 542,991
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Post The Latest Picture You Have Taken

Oh...Bugger...

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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 24th 2015, 2:47 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,638
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Got me a boat, another tick on the list

Thanks everyone.

The boat was only a grand, including the trailor. Needs about a grand to get in the water along with a used outdrive, life jackets, anchors, ropes etc.

Will be happy if I get a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 23rd 2015, 5:17 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,638
Posted By Hemi Dave

Got me a boat, another tick on the list

I got my first little boat, so I have some questions for all the Skippers out there :)

It was very cheap as it needs an outdrive and some interior/exterior work, but it runs and floats, which is...
Forum: Canada
Aug 23rd 2015, 4:57 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,156
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Hamilton cost of living

Hey, welcome to the Forum, and soon to be Canada!

We are a family of four and have been in Hamilton for two and a half years, so the honeymoon period is over, lol.

We love it here, but you do...
Forum: Canada
Jul 25th 2015, 5:54 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,316
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: Nexus Card

Not worth the hassle.
Forum: Canada
Jul 17th 2015, 9:21 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 4,504
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: ready...set.....where do i go ?

Great post, I hadn't realised all that till you said it.

Where is their sense of adventure???? lol
Forum: Canada
Jul 17th 2015, 4:15 am
Replies: 54
Views: 4,504
Posted By Hemi Dave

Re: ready...set.....where do i go ?

This thread is an example of why so many new members get upset and leave the forum.

You have all been doing it so long you don't even realise what you are doing wrong.

The OP did not start this...
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