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Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2008, 1:43 am
Replies: 39
Views: 2,907
Posted By Troublesome

Re: our 'worried' teenage kids

My son was 15 when we moved here. And, I was a nervous wreck, convinced the move was going to ruin his life :blink:

It was tough, school work is more intense, the kids actually have to do the...
Forum: Canada
Jul 14th 2008, 1:22 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,198
Posted By Troublesome

Re: So Sad

You're right to feel sad, it's awful being far away from family and loved ones (mostly!). But you seem to like Canada and the move and everything. I don't agree with the 1st reply, I think you can...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2008, 3:21 am
Replies: 48
Views: 4,473
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Where in Canada are you (going) ?

Border of Kananaskis Country, an hour from Calgary, and just loving it!!:thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2008, 3:12 am
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By Troublesome

Re: looking for work

[QUOTE=christmasoompa;6564712]Hi and welcome. :)



I couldn't agree more, please make sure Canada is the country you want to head to and not say Australia or NZ or anywhere, living in Canada...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2008, 3:01 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,210
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Does anyone have experience of secondary school in Canada?

Nothing beats sitting on the deck with a beer, and watching deer, elk, coyotes, which I shoot if they come too close to the house, and I was anti-hunting in the UK:confused: and occasionally bear and...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 13th 2008, 2:57 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,925
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Camping- near Calgary

Mount Kidd is great, so is Eau Claire, although it has less facilities. Can't remember the name, but there's a great campground at the end of route 66 in K country, can't guarantee anything on bears...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2008, 2:50 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,210
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Does anyone have experience of secondary school in Canada?

Ha ha! Not if you move anywhere near Calgary the high cost of property just eats up any profit you made in the UK. :cool:
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2008, 2:43 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,210
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Does anyone have experience of secondary school in Canada?

The younger sproglet (Matt) is now sixteen and we've been here in Canada since June last year. I was very involved in his school in rural Devon (which he was really impressed with, as you can...
Forum: Canada
Jul 11th 2008, 11:32 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,308
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Phone interview Next week

I did a phone interview when I was in the UK. And to my surprise they were fools enough to give me the job!:blink:

Anyway, plan out what you want to say and have a pen and paper nearby to make...
Forum: Canada
Jul 11th 2008, 11:27 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 4,616
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again

I hope so to! Not the son....the parents!
Forum: Canada
Jul 9th 2008, 6:33 am
Replies: 31
Views: 7,653
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Mosquito bite relief

Last year I really suffered because of these little b*ggers! Swolled up like a blinkin rugby ball. This year? Not so bad, although this has been a bad year in Southern BC 'cus of the...
Forum: Canada
Jul 5th 2008, 11:12 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,145
Posted By Troublesome

Re: taking dog to Calgary

Hi

We flew our much loved (more than the kids anyway) spaniel out in June, she was fine, we used Air canada (don't think they do it anymore), we bought the box ourselves, oh and she had to have a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 5th 2008, 10:56 pm
Replies: 102
Views: 3,239
Posted By Troublesome

Wink Re: AWOL

Crikey, turn me back for 12 months and you lot come over all Adult Friend Finder ish, dodgy dead dodgy:eek:
Claire Bob and Matt
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 11th 2005, 6:45 pm
Replies: 161
Views: 19,679
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Post Your Timeline..If you are using the London Embassy

Been to Canada a few times for weeks at a time only. Took three months to research online, speak to rellies already in Canada. Getting application together took nearly 2 months.

Sent Application...
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2004, 6:05 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Merry Christmas!

Eat, drink and be MERRY :beer: let's try and forget about it all for 48 hours.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PEACEFUL CANADA BOUND NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!

Ells (it' s still snowing on Dartmoor) :beer: ...
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2004, 6:02 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,164
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Taking teenagers to live?

I am planning to take our son who will be about 14, and is an only child. Like the others, I too am apprehensive for him. But he is a socialable, friendly kid. If we don't go now, we won't do it...
Forum: Canada
Dec 17th 2004, 9:54 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,450
Posted By Troublesome

Re: How do you get to work with all that snow?

Hi

I live about 20 miles from you, and like you if we have more than 2 inches of snow life as we know it stops, that's why I asked what was a bit of an odd question.

Thanks to all for replies,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 15th 2004, 9:38 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,305
Posted By Troublesome

Re: UK background check

Hi, Have just done this, get the form go to local plod station with £10 wait three weeks and hey presto, police criminal record check will be returned to you. Don't bother about fingerprints, plods...
Forum: Canada
Dec 15th 2004, 9:26 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,450
Posted By Troublesome

How do you get to work with all that snow?

Maybe this is a stupid question..... but hey it's nearly Christmas, so humour me OK :) How do you get to work when there's two foot of snow on the ground?

Ells
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 23rd 2004, 6:04 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Finally :D a 3 year timeline from the uk

Good for you! Great news after such a long wait. All becomes a bit of a blur after a while doesn't it?

Keep us posted on how you get on. I still have a long wait, but good on you ;)
Forum: Canada
Nov 21st 2004, 4:36 pm
Replies: 213
Views: 21,585
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Decided not to go

[QUOTE=liftman]Thought you would all like an update on whats happening.

Errr...can I be party pooper here? I know it's frustrating and INCREDIBLY small minded, and a bit of a cheek. I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 21st 2004, 4:20 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,077
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Future Processing Delays

Andrew

We have only just applied through London, got our AOR in Jul 04. I guess all these new cases coming back into the system will affect our processing time? We were hoping to hear something...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 21st 2004, 4:12 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By Troublesome

Re: Finally !!! The Wait is Over !!! Bye Bye US !!! Coming to Canada

Let us know how it all goes, have a great time, you earned it!
C.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 21st 2004, 4:10 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By Troublesome

Re: New to Board

Yes it is the one that says xxx months. I applied in June 04, got AOR Jul 04, expecting something around Dec 05, but not holding my breath. In the meantime, I'm finding out what I can, going out...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 20th 2004, 3:58 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By Troublesome

Re: New to Board

[QUOTE=

I'm afraid that's right, you get more points for family but not a faster processing time :( :( .

Your processing time should have been indicated on your AOR card. You can use the file...
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