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Forum: Canada
Sep 20th 2006, 3:01 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,097
Posted By Mans

Re: supporting young kids with the move advice please

our kids had just turned 6 and 3 when we moved last dec.

We did eaxactly what you suggested....

We kept them (esp 6 yr old, involved and informed throughout the whole thing) ... we set up web...
Forum: Canada
Sep 19th 2006, 2:06 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 3,327
Posted By Mans

Re: How much was your pay cut?

I had a great income in UK......now its NIL as gone back to do a postgrad course to re-licence here.

It will also take me a while to get anywhere near my old salary....but thats not our priorty....
Forum: Canada
Sep 16th 2006, 8:27 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By Mans

Re: Oakville, ON

Glad you liked oakville...let me know if I can help out in any way.

Re Accomadation......difficult one to advice on.....got to look at many factors such as affordability, risk tolerance, can you...
Forum: Canada
Sep 16th 2006, 8:23 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,537
Posted By Mans

Re: WTF Having real mixed emotions just now !!!!

Voyager.....been ...seen and bought the t-shirt....give it a few more months and you'll be agreeing with Piff Pff.

Good luck
Mans
Forum: Canada
Sep 12th 2006, 12:49 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By Mans

Re: OMG .... I just went back to college!

Thanks to all above.

Its Sheridan College in Oakville thats running the course. Its a Fast track course that other places are offering over 2-3 years. Therefore we have been warned that the...
Forum: Canada
Sep 12th 2006, 1:10 am
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By Mans

Smile OMG .... I just went back to college!

Hi,

Over the last two weeks......I made the decision to retrain in Canada and just started a full time Postgrad course :scared:

I haven't really studied full time since I graduated in law back...
Forum: Canada
Sep 6th 2006, 6:57 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 32,061
Posted By Mans

Re: CostCo Membership

I have used my UK one in Canada ... no problem.
Forum: Canada
Sep 6th 2006, 6:51 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,357
Posted By Mans

Re: Container finally away, what a shit week !!!!

Very sorry to hear about your sad news.

It really is going to be a new start for you!

Hope it all goes well for you on Thurs.

Mans
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 5th 2006, 4:12 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,524
Posted By Mans

Re: Immigration Consultants - To use or not to use?

No problem....PM'd you

rgds
Mans
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 5th 2006, 3:13 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,524
Posted By Mans

Re: Immigration Consultants - To use or not to use?

Of course it is not necessary to use a consultant.

However, we did and do not regret it one bit.

We had the piece of mind that our application was well documented and presented.....no this will...
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2006, 2:52 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,312
Posted By Mans

Re: School Fees

Your right...we've only been here for 2 terms....i've lost count of how many fund raising events we have had....seems like one every couple of weeks :scared:

Rgds
Mans
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2006, 2:48 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,713
Posted By Mans

Re: The kids first day at school today

Hi Bleech,

They will be fine......I remember when we sent our son to Grade 1 last December when we moved.....we were so nervous. Thinking that he was so settled with loads of friends in Uk....now...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2006, 3:43 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,244
Posted By Mans

Re: Business Explorations??

Hi that is the same website as the number I gave you....I thought the content of the seminar was basic but very useful if you have just set out researching.

ps i agree with the above comment ;)
...
Forum: Canada
Aug 31st 2006, 10:12 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,172
Posted By Mans

Re: Anyone got experiance of GPS

I have recently purchased the latest tomtom 910.

Fantastic gear in my opinion....also has preloaded maps of canada, US and europe...so very handy for me as I fly back to uk often.

has many...
Forum: Canada
Aug 31st 2006, 10:07 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,244
Posted By Mans

Re: Business Explorations??

I remember attending the business seminar (roughly 3 years ago) when i did my research trip.

Was useful to me at the time. It used to be held each tuesday and the number I had was 001-416-325-6976...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 25th 2006, 6:20 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,210
Posted By Mans

Re: U-turn at Buffalo, Passport stamping

Not sure whether u can just leave canada and U-turn .... We crossed at the Rainbow bridge.

At US side, stated we just want to re-enter for landing purposes. The US immigration asked many questions...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2006, 5:41 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 1,873
Posted By Mans

Re: Hang in there Hangman

Hope the new drug works out for you...fingers crossed and enjoy the break.

Rgds
Mans
Forum: Canada
Aug 12th 2006, 8:14 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 635
Posted By Mans

Re: RCMP crim check

Hi,

I know my wife had to get some form of criminal check to be a volunteer at our son's school......this was done within 6 months of landing and cost a nominal fee.

How is it all going with...
Forum: Canada
Aug 11th 2006, 6:37 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 2,660
Posted By Mans

Re: Dental costs

Thanks Iaink for the explanation. :)


Like you say need a large bill though unlikely to use this ... but nevertheless worth knowing.

Rgds
Mans
Forum: Canada
Aug 11th 2006, 5:03 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 2,660
Posted By Mans

Re: Dental costs

dbd33
Thats interesting.....how is this done as I'm about to take up dental insurance through Blue Cross ($114pm for family of 4 ... even then claims are capped!)

Rgds
Mans
Forum: Canada
Aug 3rd 2006, 8:49 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,400
Posted By Mans

Re: Oakville, Toronto

just pm'd you
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 27th 2006, 11:21 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 783
Posted By Mans

Re: PR questions that keep me awake at night!!

sit down ..... take a drink and go to bed.

Your too far down the line to do anything....we went through the same "what if's" as our time neared. Its natural to start worrying!!!

Karma sent to...
Forum: Canada
Jul 27th 2006, 5:23 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,712
Posted By Mans

Re: message of hope - 1 year anniversary

Great post.....

CONGRATULATIONS

Wish you the very best of luck for your next anniversary

Karma Sent
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2006, 4:57 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,341
Posted By Mans

Re: Having a baby in Canada

Not sure, but is it still not much cheaper to be British overseas than an International student!

rgds
Mans
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2006, 4:50 pm
Replies: 332
Views: 24,575
Posted By Mans

Re: Misconception on cost of living

Thats correct. IR35 rule was introduced to stop this.....it was aimed at mainly IT contractors paying themselves a low salary and high dividends....but caught out many other proffessions/trades too....
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