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Forum: Canada
Oct 28th 2015, 9:40 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,355
Posted By bearfacts

Returned UK then back to Canada..how was it for you?

Hi, when you decided to return to the UK then went back to Canada again to settle, how was it being back? Did you settle ok? Happy that you tried 'being home again in UK?' but realized Canada was...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Sep 27th 2015, 7:40 pm
Replies: 305
Views: 135,921
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Any regrets about moving back to the UK?

No Worries. As for UK life, I think it all depends on your circumstances and location. I have relatives and friends in Edinburgh and Manchester. They really enjoy those cities, good lifestyle and...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Sep 26th 2015, 8:33 am
Replies: 305
Views: 135,921
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Any regrets about moving back to the UK?

If you don't mind me asking, what took you back 4 times to the UK before settling in Cyprus? That must've been a lot of upheaval for you. I'm sure Cyprus is a fine place, looks gorgeous.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Sep 20th 2015, 3:38 am
Replies: 305
Views: 135,921
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Any regrets about moving back to the UK?

Hi Elizabeth, sounds like you really enjoy your location. Are you in the Wirral? I've thought of moving to Chester, or nearby. Some parts of the Wirral look nice. Cheaper houses. Liverpool is a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 4th 2015, 6:17 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,051
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Moving back to the UK after 10 years in canada!

Very Best of Luck. For Shipping please Don't use Bekins, Parksville, Vancouver Island. Overpriced, unreliable quotes, they wanted way more than quoted when they came to move our stuff. Didn't...
Forum: Canada
Aug 25th 2015, 8:15 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 10,189
Posted By bearfacts

Re: not sure about the move from England to Canada

I can understand your feelings of leaving your older kids behind. Though you have your younger ones with you. As people said, depends on how independent they are, and if in a position to visit you...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 13th 2015, 8:21 pm
Replies: 305
Views: 135,921
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Any regrets about moving back to the UK?

Hiya, hope things are going well for you at this point now you've spent more time back in Blighty and can make more of an informed choice.
Can I ask, any problems storing your Canadian pension? I...
Forum: Back Home
Aug 3rd 2015, 9:24 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 25,778
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Back ten months. No happier. (Sorry !)

Hi CalgaryPete,

Just wondered how it's going at this point as we stroll into August? Will you continue in Lancashire? Lots of nice places there and cheaper than South of England of course if you...
Forum: Canada
Jul 20th 2015, 7:04 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,867
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Maple Ridge BC commute to Abbotsford /Coquitlam...

Yes that's a bummer. No one knows just how sustainable that really is. When we lived on Vancouver Island, even then house prices were way too high. There was a point 3 years or so ago, when it...
Forum: Canada
Jul 20th 2015, 6:54 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,867
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Maple Ridge BC commute to Abbotsford /Coquitlam...

Yes for sure. It really depends job location. As you say good to rent first and suss out the place fully. Can really only do that there on the ground.

Cheers.
Forum: Canada
Jul 20th 2015, 6:50 pm
Replies: 139
Views: 14,640
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Back to UK then returned to Canada... how was it for you?

Interesting Mike. Good that you get some company support to relocate.

Also the vital point of having family in NA, more than Europe now for you. That's great. In our case we have no family in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 19th 2015, 3:44 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,084
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Chester /North Wales area for your Home...

Well you've certainly had some good North America living experience....:)
North West UK is definitely a good consideration. Nice to hear your and everyone's comments.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 19th 2015, 3:41 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,084
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Chester /North Wales area for your Home...

Haven't looked at Stockport per se, though have family in Cheadle nearby. Manchester connections good I think for City Centre, but Chester pretty good too and nicely placed.

Cheers.
Forum: Canada
Jul 19th 2015, 3:38 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,867
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Maple Ridge BC commute to Abbotsford /Coquitlam...

Great detail Withabix. Useful to know. I'll look at these things when I'm in the area checking things out. One thing for sure, we'd need to buy 'away from main roads' - cul de sac or such like. ...
Forum: Canada
Jul 19th 2015, 3:33 pm
Replies: 139
Views: 14,640
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Back to UK then returned to Canada... how was it for you?

Hi Toon Alcona, well expressed comments. I think Family/friends is such a common reason for us expats to return to the homeland... We did just that. I would say be sure you're happy to give up...
Forum: Canada
Jul 19th 2015, 3:25 pm
Replies: 139
Views: 14,640
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Back to UK then returned to Canada... how was it for you?

Yeah Pacific summers are more reliable than the UK in that sense. Such are weather patterns, the UK is a bit short changed on that score. Fine except when you plan BBQ /outdoor events. I actually...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 19th 2015, 9:04 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,084
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Chester /North Wales area for your Home...

Cheers Holly & Thanks all, for your responses:)

We visited Liverpool, very friendly, easy going atmosphere by city standards I thought. Didn't get to sample the pubs per se.... but looks nice. ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 19th 2015, 9:01 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,084
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Chester /North Wales area for your Home...

Hi Jersey Girl,

Thanks for your awesome reply:) Very informative. Sounds like you really love the area understandably. Could you retire there perhaps? Not sure of the age of you kids/ family in...
Forum: Canada
Jul 19th 2015, 8:46 am
Replies: 139
Views: 14,640
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Back to UK then returned to Canada... how was it for you?

Now back 18 months. After a few months we thought better to be in Canada. But gave it a decent amount of time. We've looked at different parts of the UK and opportunities. We had some good visits...
Forum: Canada
Jul 19th 2015, 8:38 am
Replies: 139
Views: 14,640
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Back to UK then returned to Canada... how was it for you?

Hi Mike, sounds like you're experienced at popping back to the ol' country and over again. Must get expensive. For us this time, we won't take much stuff back to Canada. We were West...
Forum: Canada
Jul 19th 2015, 8:31 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,867
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Maple Ridge BC commute to Abbotsford /Coquitlam...

Yes Maple Ridge seems a good area to live. With home prices in Vancouver absurdly over valued, I guess MR enjoys popularity, being a bit cheaper. Saw some reasonable town homes 'end of Terraced' ...
Forum: Canada
Jul 19th 2015, 8:24 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,867
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Maple Ridge BC commute to Abbotsford /Coquitlam...

Thanks for the responses and quality info. Good to have local insight. Maple Ridge and Abbotsford 'look close' on the map... but for sure with traffic/junctions it's a bit of a commute I guess. It...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 18th 2015, 7:05 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,084
Posted By bearfacts

Chester /North Wales area for your Home...

Hiya,

Just wonder, anyone settled in Chester, North West England, or along the North coast of Wales - Colwyn Bay? Or along that North ridge.

How do you find it? Friendly? Easy to get...
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2015, 6:56 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,867
Posted By bearfacts

Maple Ridge BC commute to Abbotsford /Coquitlam...

Hi, I may be working in Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Port Moody - or possibly Chiliwack. We like the look of Maple Ridge, how is the commute to the above places?
Car journey or public transport...
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2015, 6:37 pm
Replies: 139
Views: 14,640
Posted By bearfacts

Re: Back to UK then returned to Canada... how was it for you?

Well put Shard. Neither place is perfect, some things better in Canada and UK. I'm finding the traffic in SE England very congested though. Drive in Kent /Sussex countryside, but most places are...
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