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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 16th 2013, 5:06 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 960
Posted By glenlivet

Re: XBOX 360 Should we pack it or sell it?

Hi, Thanks for the replies. My son has had a good offer from one of his pals here in Canada for his console and we have managed to do a deal to get rid of our older flat screen TV too with his...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 13th 2013, 8:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 6,830
Posted By glenlivet

Re: Travelling pets from Canada to UK

Great to hear things went well for you. Hope our 2 ferrets and a cat fare as well. 2 weeks until we travel. Cheapest option for us is to fly Vancouver directly in to Manchester -Air Transat -$1000...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 10th 2013, 7:19 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,154
Posted By glenlivet

Re: Job searching before you return

Tried to get a job back in Scotland for over a year without any luck. Then on a family trip back this summer I managed to arrange some networking and "information" interviews face to face. Result was...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 10th 2013, 7:06 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 960
Posted By glenlivet

XBOX 360 Should we pack it or sell it?

Question on behalf of my son. His XBOX 360 is one year old and he has about 7 games. Is it worth returning with it all from Canada to Scotland or should he sell in all and buy a new console and...
Forum: Canada
Sep 3rd 2013, 7:46 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,694
Posted By glenlivet

Re: BC (interior) back to Scotland

Thanks for your advice. Yes we're pretty sure we know what we're doing. Have been back every couple of years. Not expecting the grass to be any greener there (despite the rain). We have a great...
Forum: Canada
Sep 3rd 2013, 7:25 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,694
Posted By glenlivet

Re: BC (interior) back to Scotland

Yes, we have our dual citizenship in place.
Forum: Canada
Sep 3rd 2013, 7:23 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,694
Posted By glenlivet

Re: BC (interior) back to Scotland

Thanks for the two recommendations. Will add them to the list we contact for quotes. Also looking at getting a 20ft container and shipping this through a freight company. My current employer in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 30th 2013, 9:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 6,830
Posted By glenlivet

Re: Travelling pets from Canada to UK

Thanks, and very helpful. We plan on taking our cat and 2 ferrets back in a months time from Canada to Scotland and haven't looked into airlines or costs yet but have booked the pets in tomorrow for...
Forum: Canada
Aug 30th 2013, 8:16 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,694
Posted By glenlivet

Re: BC (interior) back to Scotland

Yes, we looked into this some time ago and have arranged to get our cat and 2 ferrets chipped and vaccinated tomorrow. The rules changed in 2012 thankfully.
Forum: Canada
Aug 28th 2013, 8:39 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,694
Posted By glenlivet

BC (interior) back to Scotland

Hi,

Just accepted a job back in Scotland after being in Armstrong for 7 years. Looking for any advice on moving back. Removal methods (container or shipping company) and advice on moving 2 ferrets...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 28th 2013, 8:09 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 761
Posted By glenlivet

Best way to move home contents Canada (BC) to Scotland

Hi,

Just secured a job back in Scotland after being in BC for 7 years. Looking for advice on moving our contents back. Fancy getting container in the driveway (buy or hire?) and packing up...
Forum: Canada
May 23rd 2013, 6:55 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 7,823
Posted By glenlivet

Re: Do we need travel insurance for a holiday back to the UK?

If you have a relatives' address you can use when you're visiting, how would the NHS ever know you're not entitled unless you tell them. Does anyone really think the NHS has a budget for...
Forum: Canada
Jan 26th 2012, 4:59 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 6,056
Posted By glenlivet

Re: UK passport renewel from Canada

Hey, the way things are going some of us will not have to bother with the UK passport office again and will be sending off for our new Tartan Passports soon.:thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Jun 8th 2011, 9:27 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,537
Posted By glenlivet

Re: Passport renewal within Canada

Thanks for the info. I'll give it another week before chasing it up. I also sent an e-mail to the consulate in Vancouver asking the procedure, time line and costs for emergency travel documents if we...
Forum: Canada
Jun 8th 2011, 8:04 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,537
Posted By glenlivet

Re: Passport renewal within Canada

Hi,

what was your time line for this? I sent my sons passport renewal application off and was received in Washington on 12th May. No charge yet to my credit card and starting to worry after...
Forum: Canada
Jun 8th 2011, 3:35 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,575
Posted By glenlivet

Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?

Can't comment on any of the Irish, Welsh (or even English) whiskies as I'm still working my way through the fabulous selection of Scottish malt whisky. Have heard great reviews of the Indian single...
Forum: Canada
Jun 7th 2011, 10:06 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,575
Posted By glenlivet

Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?

Glenlivet - just wondering which whisky company you worked for - I worked for the company who owned Glenlivet for a while back in the 90s. I think the drink collection I built up while working there...
Forum: Canada
Jun 7th 2011, 7:45 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,575
Posted By glenlivet

Re: Any whisky lovers out there !?

Hi,
In a previous life I worked in the Scotch whisky industry. Ah...happy days...
Now living and working in BC but have started doing whisky tastings as a part time and fun venture.

All malt...
Forum: Canada
Apr 5th 2011, 4:09 am
Replies: 57
Views: 8,463
Posted By glenlivet

Re: Flights Prices more expensive from canada,

Most people are refering to charter flights here but does it work for scheduled flights too? For this to work I'm thinking you'd probably have to use a UK travel agent.
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2010, 7:35 am
Replies: 40
Views: 61,983
Posted By glenlivet

Re: IMM 5292 - what does it look like?

Ally, can I ask that you let us know how you get on. PM please too, as I don't visit this forum so often now. I might just apply now for our citizenship and can always forward the duplicate copy of...
Forum: Canada
Jan 27th 2010, 6:07 am
Replies: 40
Views: 61,983
Posted By glenlivet

Re: IMM 5292 - what does it look like?

Hi Allie, We're in exactly the same position as you. I have no recollection of getting this form on landing but we need it to apply for citizenship. And if we were given it, why can't I find it when...
Forum: Canada
Oct 16th 2009, 6:46 am
Replies: 61
Views: 7,847
Posted By glenlivet

Re: CBSA (Border Customs) Has anybody joined them

Forget it unless you have your citizenship. Had previous 15 year Customs career in the UK and made contact with the Pacific Region recruitment team once we moved across. Discussed requirements...
Forum: Canada
Jul 28th 2008, 5:41 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,828
Posted By glenlivet

Angry Quality paint

Sorry, I realize that home decorating is not the most exciting of topics but this is something that's driving us mad. :curse:

Where do you go to get decent paint here in Canada. Have now tried...
Forum: Canada
Jun 30th 2006, 8:26 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,355
Posted By glenlivet

Re: The results are in

:D Excellent idea blaming the kids. I'll have to remember that one. Bet you're glad you took them with you now.
Forum: Canada
Jun 29th 2006, 3:29 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,393
Posted By glenlivet

Re: "Affordable" mortgage

Think I'll play it safe and go for between 20 - 30 %. I know this topic is all relative but, without giving out specifics to the whole forum, I couldn't figure out a better way to guage what an...
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