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Forum: Canada
Feb 20th 2018, 12:22 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,877
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Are we being realistic?

We had similar circumstances to you, after we got married three years ago we wanted to upgrade my flat to a modest 3-bed home, and were looking at some exorbitant sums which we definitely couldn't...
Forum: Canada
Feb 20th 2018, 10:57 am
Replies: 46
Views: 11,733
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Making the move to Vancouver

I've been feeding my cats Applaws for the last three years (sometimes begrudgingly mixed with the rubbish they put in those Whiskas pouches) because it's the healthiest food I found for them (80%...
Forum: Canada
Feb 20th 2018, 10:48 am
Replies: 46
Views: 11,733
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Making the move to Vancouver

We currently live in a 2-bedroom flat, which is what we've found in Edmonton, therefore it's a straight swap across for us, and we haven't got that much stuff in total, about 600 cubic feet, which is...
Forum: Canada
Feb 19th 2018, 11:31 am
Replies: 46
Views: 11,733
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Making the move to Vancouver

This is exactly where we are at the moment, we've cleared a corner of the living room which is designated as 'DON'T TOUCH THIS STUFF, DEAR REMOVALS DUDES! and will essentially be our space for...
Forum: Canada
Feb 19th 2018, 11:12 am
Replies: 46
Views: 11,733
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Making the move to Vancouver

Thanks Jsmth321 for the 'in-the-know', I definitely feel better now for choosing the cabin :thumb:
Forum: Canada
Feb 14th 2018, 4:47 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 11,733
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Making the move to Vancouver

So we're all back to being friends again! :thumbup:
Forum: Canada
Feb 14th 2018, 4:46 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 11,733
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Making the move to Vancouver

We're using disposable dog nappies which line the base of the carrier and can be changed immediately.

I agree with you, I too wouldn't have much leeway for anyone who brought their cats into the...
Forum: Canada
Feb 14th 2018, 7:18 am
Replies: 46
Views: 11,733
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Making the move to Vancouver

Hmmm... not quite, I can assure you my cats aren't anti-social or culturally ostracised, and won't give you lung cancer or kill you :p

Their judgmental glances on the other hand may sap your sense...
Forum: Canada
Feb 13th 2018, 7:50 am
Replies: 46
Views: 11,733
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Making the move to Vancouver

Who says they're in any more trauma flying in the cabin than in the hold? Pets have no reference point regarding flying, whether it be in the cabin or the hold. So it's my personal preference. If the...
Forum: Canada
Feb 12th 2018, 9:17 am
Replies: 46
Views: 11,733
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Making the move to Vancouver

Not at all, trust me, they're a right pair of whingers, egging each other on! :hehe:

Honestly, though, I'm sure they'll have a good whinge for a while, however I've made peace with myself knowing...
Forum: Canada
Feb 9th 2018, 2:30 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 11,733
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Making the move to Vancouver

Congrats Milly and wishing you all the best with your big move to Van.

Re flight ticket prices: we had the same problem, we were looking at Air Canada (for the reasons provided below) and gawked...
Forum: Canada
Feb 9th 2018, 9:29 am
Replies: 5
Views: 907
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Landing - Calgary

I knew all our better halves were synchronised!!! :hehe:

Fantastic news bud and congrats :thumbup:
Forum: Canada
Feb 8th 2018, 10:18 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,955
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Immediate Health Care Cover For New Alberta PRs?

:lol: actually, now you mention it my wife has been saying recently that I'm going a bit peculiar...

We had a reality check when we got back to Blighty, Vancouver was beautiful but just too...
Forum: Canada
Feb 8th 2018, 10:02 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,955
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Immediate Health Care Cover For New Alberta PRs?

Hi Christmasoompa :)

Thanks for confirming the situation, much appreciated. Way way back (in May 2016) when we first started on this journey, we were advised that this was the case 'for Canada'....
Forum: Canada
Feb 8th 2018, 9:19 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,955
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Immediate Health Care Cover For New Alberta PRs?

Greetings all. I understood that as new Permanent Residents, we are not covered for provincial health care in Canada for the first three months after our arrival, and should therefore seek interim...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2018, 9:38 am
Replies: 66
Views: 10,313
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Do you lose all the money paid in NI (from UK)

Thanks Pulaski and to everyone else for posting on this thread, I honestly hadn't even thought about the state pension 'issue' until this morning - I've already been on the phone to the Geordies!...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2018, 1:04 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,363
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Taking Two Cats to Edmonton

I'm on a hiding to nothing with them... regardless of where we settle, I can expect their disappointed and judgmental glances to be guaranteed! Ungrateful burgers...

Truth be told, we were...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2018, 11:11 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,363
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Taking Two Cats to Edmonton

I spoke with Air Canada regarding this airline approved carrier (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M5ECPXK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), whose dimensions are 19"x12"x12", with...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2018, 10:46 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,363
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Taking Two Cats to Edmonton

Thanks bert07, really appreciate the help and info, and very sorry to hear about your second cat...

In terms of making sure I've got the correct paperwork, should all eventualities be covered if I...
Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2018, 8:57 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,363
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Taking Two Cats to Edmonton

If you can catch Fat Jerry you're quids in, he'd easily feed the Waltons with some to spare :cool:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 11th 2018, 8:53 am
Replies: 46
Views: 4,574
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: VPN/DNS

I've used IPVanish for almost a year, reasonably priced and very reliable, you can easily switch your server of choice, and IIRC you can use your account on five of your devices
Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2018, 8:46 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,363
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Taking Two Cats to Edmonton

Thanks @glendem, that's reassuring to know that I can reasonably do this myself. So it looks like the process would be as follows:

1. Take cats to vet for their annual boosters, and obtain from...
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2018, 1:58 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,363
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Taking Two Cats to Edmonton

Wishing all members a very happy and prosperous New Year, and all the best with your journeys across the Pond :thumbsup:

I'm in a dilemma about how to proceed with transporting our two cats to...
Forum: Canada
Nov 17th 2017, 2:30 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,895
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: On our way

Congrats Rich, we're at the stage behind you on the production line so keep the updates going on here with your adventures and experiences - see you soon on the other side of the Pond!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 13th 2017, 1:18 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By Dave_Pardew

Re: Shipping company is driving me mad! Please help!

Hi Shaman, once you've received your confirmation of permanent residency documents (COPR), you MUST land at a port of entry in Canada (eg airport) within a year of the date of your medical, or before...
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