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Forum: Canada
Jun 25th 2009, 1:07 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By savefuel

Re: Footy in Edmonton

ASA hosts Everton FC vs. CA River Plate July 25th @ Commonwealth Stadium

Been and seen a couple of Internationals at this stadium, so you might want to drop in and boo either or...
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2009, 11:52 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By savefuel

Re: Footy in Edmonton

Not familiar with Edmonton soccer but http://www.edsa.org should give you a start at the set up there.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 26th 2009, 11:09 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 2,340
Posted By savefuel

Re: Bi-lingulism - whats the point?

Having married a French Canadian, I have seen the advantages for the two languages she speaks. She worked for a large Dutch/UK company in the Calgary oilpatch and was sent many times to Montreal and...
Forum: Canada
May 12th 2009, 6:39 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,499
Posted By savefuel

Re: British hairdressers working in Alberta

Call the Hair Studio on North Railway Street (403 938 1005) and talk to Caroline. She owns the biz and is a Brit, so will know what you need to do.
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2009, 5:04 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,210
Posted By savefuel

Re: Calgary Stampede, what to do see and how to do it.

..over 40 IS old:eek:
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2009, 4:55 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,210
Posted By savefuel

Re: Calgary Stampede, what to do see and how to do it.

...and take the inlaws/outlaws on the OAP day (free entry) and check local Co-op for deals on tickets for entry. Apart from that, wear a hat, drink lots and take any opportunity to sit down, it can...
Forum: Canada
Mar 13th 2009, 2:32 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 821
Posted By savefuel

Re: Renting in Okotoks?

If you have an address for them in Okotoks, I can drop by and see if they are real. I go through Okotoks every day. Can also check on 'your house'.
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2009, 8:02 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,445
Posted By savefuel

Re: Calgary Soccer Teams?

Well, you can tell the North Americans (and Canadians) that you play football, whereupon they will slap a helmet on you, cover you with as much padding to cover a Sherman tank and send you in to face...
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2009, 11:58 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,445
Posted By savefuel

Re: Calgary Soccer Teams?

Hi,
2 years spent business building can keep one busy.

http://www.cusa.ab.ca has links in its Soccer links button that might be helpful
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2009, 9:30 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,445
Posted By savefuel

Re: Calgary Soccer Teams?

Hi,
I have played in the league for 15 of the last 17 years and there are about 100 teams to choose from. Depending on your age you could play every night if you wanted to.

Over 35s players can...
Forum: Canada
May 15th 2006, 2:51 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 781
Posted By savefuel

Re: Full Service Gas stations

I always use full service gas stations, never had to tip and am doing my bit to keep people (usually youngsters) in work. The price is just the same across the street at the other 2 gas stations but...
Forum: Canada
May 15th 2006, 2:46 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,558
Posted By savefuel

Re: Is it really that warm in calgary

Where were you on the evening of May 2 when snow was falling? Admittedly not a huge amount but definitely wet and white.
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2006, 9:30 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 820
Posted By savefuel

Re: Gas up 35%, am I the only one to notice?

So, contrary to what the greens will tell you, the car's essential. So how are you all coping with the price hikes?[/QUOTE]

As you might guess from my alias, I cope quite well. Can't advertise...
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2006, 9:25 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 2,206
Posted By savefuel

Re: Eveyone's favourite tipple....

Kilkenny or Caffreys goes down rather well
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2006, 9:21 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 820
Posted By savefuel

Re: Gas up 35%, am I the only one to notice?

You can steal a mans car- insurance will pay
You can flirt with a mans woman- (I'll leave that open to comment)
You can kick a mans dog- it will bite you back
But, God help you if you knock a mans...
Forum: Canada
May 4th 2006, 3:57 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By savefuel

Re: Football in Calgary

Hi
I have played in the league for many years (over 35 and over45 divisions) and picking a team in the 6th or 5th divisions would probably be a good start for you. Failing that, there is the...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2006, 10:51 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 8,816
Posted By savefuel

Re: where do canadians holiday ?

Last year was good for us and so we went for a cruise in the Carib, spent 19 days in England and France and then 5 days in Vegas (By the way we work for ourselves, so that helps with the 'holiday...
Forum: Canada
Apr 14th 2006, 12:47 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,029
Posted By savefuel

Re: Houses selling like hot cakes !!!

Just had our home appraised and in just under 2 years, it has moved up $115,000. Think I'll have a beer on that. :beer:
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2006, 8:59 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By savefuel

Re: pubs or bars in okotoks

The George- is the latest addition, non-smoking too.
In Cahoots- has been around for a while, country and western style.
The Willy- is a downtown establishment.
A bar on Milligan Drive is...
Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2006, 9:05 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,493
Posted By savefuel

Re: OKOTOKS - good place to live...?

Living in Okotoks has been great for us. The town has about 16,000 residents, water and sewage works for about 25,000 so is not overtaxed yet. Gave up commuting to Calgary last July (now home...
Forum: Canada
Mar 24th 2006, 5:10 am
Replies: 10
Views: 895
Posted By savefuel

Re: Monthly bills? Please help

Hi Morwenna, yes my nickname is a clue to the business I am in but the gas costs I am admitting to are for the heating costs in the house.
The rules here don't let us advertise ourselves so....by...
Forum: Canada
Mar 24th 2006, 12:12 am
Replies: 10
Views: 895
Posted By savefuel

Re: Monthly bills? Please help

Hi Wallace, this is what we pay roughly per mth in Okotoks.

Gas..$50-$75 (depends on the weather)
Electric...$75
house Ins....$45 (cheaper if renting)
Water....$100
Cellphones...Plans can...
Forum: Canada
Mar 14th 2006, 7:42 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By savefuel

Re: Recognised Qualifaction ?????????????

As per the hairdresser, indentures are not recognised here. You will need to bring a referral letter from an employer, your qualifying papers and find a lawyer (here) to approve those documents. You...
Forum: Canada
Mar 14th 2006, 3:52 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By savefuel

Re: Recognised Qualifaction ?????????????

Will take your question down to our hairdresser, who moved here a while ago from UK and ask her. :)
Forum: Canada
Mar 3rd 2006, 10:26 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 1,561
Posted By savefuel

Re: suspension of alberta grizzly hunt

Yep..teaching the bears to write was a good move. :rolleyes:
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