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Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2007, 10:23 am
Replies: 66
Views: 5,652
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Buying a house you've never seen?!?!?!

Mad may be a little strong but you'd be taking one hell of a risk. We missed out on our first house that we wanted but the one we eventually got was better - the right one for you will happen, you...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 25th 2007, 10:19 am
Replies: 115
Views: 7,850
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Where were you born?

Exeter, Devon. Didn't stay there long - moved down to Cornwall - I had to, my parents insisted I join them:D
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2007, 10:17 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,841
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Car servicing costs?

firstly there are no MOT's here so you don't get the money spinning scenario found in the UK. The downside of course is that some of the sheds on wheels have to be seen to be believed.

The issue...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 25th 2007, 9:58 am
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Natural insect control...

That was a hot deal?:lol:
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2007, 2:45 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,993
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Devon to Canada - Maybe ?

wow, what a small world. we used to live just outside Plymouth (in Plympton) and I could so picture walking along in the Barbican with those scary gulls!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 8th 2006, 2:09 am
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Canada Olympic Park

[QUOTE ps Are you still in Okotoks, Rachel??[/QUOTE]

Yes, and loving it!

I'm thinking of getting a ski pass, as have just sent off for a free one for my son who's in grade 5 and gets free...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 7th 2006, 3:35 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Canada Olympic Park

I would love to come and learn to ski. I've looked up the link you posted, but I must be thick as I can't seem to work out how much it costs! Does it mean that it's $209 plus the necessary ski...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 6th 2006, 2:45 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,540
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanks Butch,

So what do you suggest with the turkey?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 6th 2006, 2:43 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,540
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Thanksgiving Dinner

!!!!! Custard, whipped, double, clotted cream, ice cream obviously!! :)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 6th 2006, 2:16 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,540
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Thanksgiving Dinner

NEXT year I MIGHT make a pumpkin pie!!!

Thanks everyone, I just want our first Thanksgiving to set the scene for the years to come, and be Canadian! We are very lucky as we have all 3 kids with us...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 6th 2006, 11:50 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,540
Posted By Rachelmark

Thanksgiving Dinner

We are about to celebrate our first Thanksgiving in Canada. :D I've bought the turkey and pumpkin pie, but what else goes with it? I'd like it to be a traditional Canadian Thanksgiving rather than a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 6th 2006, 11:44 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,303
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: we've arrived and dont know anyone!!

We are also in Okotoks (been here since July) and loving it. Whereabouts are you?
Forum: Canada
Jun 21st 2006, 7:20 am
Replies: 144
Views: 9,040
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Thoroughly disullusioned - BC (not for minors)

:scared:

Surely there are a large number of skilled worker immigrants (like us!) coming over and looking for jobs? Do you mean that even if we have PR status, employers will have to hire a...
Forum: Canada
Jun 15th 2006, 7:24 am
Replies: 13
Views: 813
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Panic over schools again!

Thanks for that,I didn't realise that our daughter would be eligible to go to uni straight away without paying the foreign students rates, and I also didn't realise that you didn't have to be 18 to...
Forum: Canada
Jun 15th 2006, 7:18 am
Replies: 13
Views: 813
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Panic over schools again!

Would be very interested in more info from you Wallace. I am also a teacher in UK (primary) and am hoping to get a job as a classroom assistant or similar when we move. We are moving over on July...
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2006, 11:11 am
Replies: 13
Views: 813
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Panic over schools again!

Thanks Morwenna, I'll get in touch with some schools and see what they say.

We are not sure where we will stay! We were originally coming over for a 3 week research trip (never been to Calgary...
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2006, 10:46 am
Replies: 13
Views: 813
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Panic over schools again!

Thanks for the replies. My son was 10 in May of this year ,so won't be 11 until 2007. He is currently in Year 5 of Uk education system (would have another year to go before high school) He is quite...
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2006, 9:23 am
Replies: 13
Views: 813
Posted By Rachelmark

Panic over schools again!

I am having another panic about schools in Calgary. :eek: We are moving out to Calgary a month tomorrow!! We are renting a property in Okotoks for 3 weeks and hope to be able to find an area we...
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2006, 2:05 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,916
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Shipping Costs Info (including Robinson's: A Rant)

Anyone used Pickfords? They were more expensive than Whites (Pickfords £4700, Whites £4400) but i didn't think much of the insurance cover from Whites. 3% but that was not new for old, just an...
Forum: Canada
Jun 3rd 2006, 3:56 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,081
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: did anyone pack their own container? have Q's

We have just had quotes from a couple of removal firms, and the prices quoted were very similar (between 4,300 and 4,700) to pack here in Cardiff, Wales, transport, ship and unpack the other end...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 24th 2006, 7:33 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: My landing experience at Toronto Pearson Airport

We had a similar experience when landing at Pearson Intl. I have heard horror stories about landing procedures at other airports, but we were in and out within an hour (that was for five of us,...
Forum: Canada
May 24th 2006, 7:24 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,434
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: State pension-NI contributions.

I've only worked for a total of about 5 years (not lazy, bringing up kids!) will I actually get anything? Presumably,as we are moving to Canada any pension (as well as hubby's) will still be paid? Or...
Forum: Canada
May 24th 2006, 7:16 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,903
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: How do I deal with this.............?

We are having similar issues at the moment. We sold our house much faster and for a better price than we anticipated. We had our research trip booked for July, but now we are going to move out to...
Forum: Canada
May 21st 2006, 12:50 am
Replies: 9
Views: 800
Posted By Rachelmark

Re: Uk mobile phones

Thanks guys, will get this sorted now. :)
Forum: Canada
May 20th 2006, 8:31 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 800
Posted By Rachelmark

Uk mobile phones

Does anyone know if a mobile phone bought in the Uk will work in Canada if you buy a new sim card?
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