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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 14th 2007, 4:59 am
Replies: 27
Views: 13,998
Posted By kayh

Re: moving to seacroft, Leeds

hi,

Any reasons why north leeds? We lived in Methley (south east leeds) for 4 years. great village, nice people, 7 miles (and a very quick 25 mins in rush hour into leeds city centre), not far...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 1st 2007, 11:19 am
Replies: 6
Views: 839
Posted By kayh

rcmp check

We are in the process of applying for PR. Currently in Canada on WP. Will be applying through London and asking to be fast tracked with arranged employment. We will need to get a RCMP check but I...
Forum: Canada
Jul 3rd 2007, 8:43 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,424
Posted By kayh

Re: Cheapest time to visit?

hi,

the start and the end of the tourist season i would say is best (may through til end october). some tourist things close down (like the harbour hopper in halifax for example and the tours of...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 11th 2007, 4:12 am
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By kayh

Re: do we go for PR now?

i belive that if you are working on a work permit, you can apply through london and they fast track your pr. look for threads on this. i think you send the complete application package (different to...
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd 2007, 4:25 am
Replies: 53
Views: 4,550
Posted By kayh

Re: Nova Scotia - advise please?

Hi,

There are a couple of Future Shops (the equivalent to PC world) around here.

The rental websites OI used were

http://www.tivertons.ca/
http://www.herald.ns.ca/searchclass.html (the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd 2007, 3:14 am
Replies: 53
Views: 4,550
Posted By kayh

Re: Nova Scotia - advise please?

Hi,

I moved out to Halifax "blind", my husband had been here but I hadnt before we made the decision. We lived downtown on the waterfront for 8 months, great for the summer but not many families...
Forum: Canada
Mar 15th 2007, 10:37 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,861
Posted By kayh

Re: leaving the house

We left our house in the uk. been on market for over 1 year. in process of selling now. luckily, we had parnts and a good neighbour to keep an eye on the place and keep in clean and move the junk...
Forum: Canada
Mar 15th 2007, 3:01 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,623
Posted By kayh

Re: NS Drivers Licence

I did my written and drivers test the other week (after driving here for 8 months-luckily not stopped by the cops). the driving test took 10 mins, the examiner said he was looking for speeding,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 11th 2007, 11:17 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,907
Posted By kayh

Re: Help Req'd - No recognised qualifications but many years experience

Hi
have you read the CIC stuff on facilitated processing for IT workers. 5 jobs have essentailly been "pre-approved" that there is a shortage. I know sod all about computers but some of the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 5th 2007, 12:11 am
Replies: 51
Views: 3,813
Posted By kayh

Re: Minivans

Hi,

we have a Honda Odyessey. the two middle seats come out no problem (they dont stow anywhere in the car though and the back seat can be pulled down into the boot to give a flat surface. we are...
Forum: Canada
Dec 20th 2006, 11:40 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,243
Posted By kayh

Re: Strong pain Killers !

sorry, cant help, dont think i am old enough to know it!
Forum: Canada
Dec 20th 2006, 11:45 am
Replies: 44
Views: 3,243
Posted By kayh

Re: Strong pain Killers !

[QUOTE=Madmac]Any good reasons to buy the brands such as Tylenol, Advil over the generic, apart from cost?


I am a hospital pharmacist. Absolutely no benefit for buying brand name pain killers...
Forum: Canada
Dec 18th 2006, 7:56 am
Replies: 19
Views: 7,818
Posted By kayh

Re: Marzipan

Good News

I now have 3 packs of almond paste courtesy of Pete's! it came in today which will explain why i couldnt find it on saturday in there!

Thanks for the recipes without raw eggs, much...
Forum: Canada
Dec 18th 2006, 1:37 am
Replies: 19
Views: 7,818
Posted By kayh

Re: Marzipan

HI,

I looked at the recipes for almond paste and icing in my Be-Ro flour cook book (from the mother-in-law) but unfortunatley, being 35 weeks pregnant , I cant eat raw eggs and they both contain...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2006, 12:03 am
Replies: 19
Views: 7,818
Posted By kayh

Marzipan

Any one know where I can buy ready made marzipan in halifax, NS?

And also ready made icing?

thanks
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2006, 3:55 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,717
Posted By kayh

Re: Vacuums

[QUOTE=Dying to leave England]Hi

Did a search on "vacuums" found that everyone recommended the Dyson, is there any other vacuum out there that even comes close? I have been looking at Blissell,...
Forum: Canada
Nov 24th 2006, 12:24 am
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By kayh

Re: Renting in or around Halifax NS

Hi,

www.tivertons.ca always have a lot. the www.herald.ns.ca has alot (even though the agencies often put what look to be private adverts in there also and the same property can be up with more...
Forum: Canada
Nov 13th 2006, 9:37 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,370
Posted By kayh

Re: Work Permits & selling houses - is it a gamble?

We are in Halifax, NS on a WP. in the process of selliong our house still in the uk. It feels like a noose around our necks. Just want to get rid. we had thought of renting but we were advised there...
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2006, 11:47 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By kayh

Re: Got a Job! Need help!

i would bite the bullett and go now. Good jobs dont come up all that often. we left our house to sell in the uk and it is possible.

and halifax is beautiful at this time of year so get here...
Forum: Canada
Oct 10th 2006, 8:16 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,420
Posted By kayh

Re: Container loaded = empty house,then what?

I spent 2 days cleaning the house from top to bottom! Then thouht what a lovely house we have ! spent a few weeks with parents and in laws, didnt have to do anything for 2 weeks, really enjoyed it!
Forum: Canada
Sep 26th 2006, 2:32 am
Replies: 66
Views: 5,216
Posted By kayh

Re: Baking

While there is a thread on baking, I am struggling to find good old lard. You cant make good pastry with some lard and I have been so far unable to find. Tried making it using 100% butter instead...
Forum: Canada
Sep 24th 2006, 1:59 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,068
Posted By kayh

Re: Furnishing a house in Nova Scotia

We live in Halifax but are new to the area so didnt really know here to buy good furniture from. I was after a single bed or toddler bed for my little boy and looked at the ones in Sears and there...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 19th 2006, 4:22 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,702
Posted By kayh

Re: Facilitated Processing for Information Technology Workers

My husband didnt send any references from any employer, past or present with the application.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 19th 2006, 2:47 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,702
Posted By kayh

Re: Facilitated Processing for Information Technology Workers

We used this process to get my husbands work permit in January. As far as I know, no HRSDC approval is required as the 5 jobs have already been "pre-approved" as such.

Make sure the job...
Forum: Canada
Sep 13th 2006, 9:06 am
Replies: 9
Views: 800
Posted By kayh

Re: Visiting Halifax, NS - Accom Help

Hi,

I have stayed in the loft apartment in the Verandah. There is a little kitchenette-enough to make a simple meal (fridge, microwave and i think 2 ring hob) and of course a coffee maker!. My...
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