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Forum: Canada
Sep 11th 2009, 4:04 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 19,501
Posted By happylandings

Re: Uk Tv in Canada

Hi chinook,

We found an Excellent site, loads of UK programs, lots free, or very cheap:

www.box.bz

Specialise in Brit programs - from Dr Who to Jonathon Ross show.....you download at the...
Forum: Canada
May 28th 2009, 2:55 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,175
Posted By happylandings

Re: Homesick...

Hiya Kristine,

Many people on here know exactly how you're feeling, we carry strong memories of places we enjoyed, and found happiness in. The 'adventure' and new beginning isn't for everyone...
Forum: Canada
May 7th 2009, 3:01 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 4,130
Posted By happylandings

Re: May stay in NS after all!???

Hiya Sim,

Sent you a Priv. Message.

All the Best.
Forum: Canada
May 7th 2009, 2:35 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,045
Posted By happylandings

Re: If you could do it again?

Hi Onefut,

The wonders of Hindsight, but what would I have done differently:

Let my son finish UK High school, (pop over to Canada, activate visa, then go back for this period).

Check out...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 3rd 2009, 2:28 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By happylandings

Re: Returning ex-pats & education fees???

Hi,

Yes, it seems there's a rule: 'must have lived in the UK, 3 years prior to enrollment at University to get Home status, home fees....'

Something like that. I think each Univ....
Forum: Canada
Apr 28th 2009, 3:58 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,932
Posted By happylandings

Re: Finding it difficult ...

Hi,

I note you got good info. on townhomes etc. and stuff from dudes in Victoria, regarding areas to live.

The 'Malahat' is a big hill/ ridge, the highway goes over, steep and narrow, can...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2009, 3:06 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,932
Posted By happylandings

Re: Finding it difficult ...

Hiya,

My colleague lives in Langford, and likes it there. He commutes by bus, 40 mins or so, to Victoria centre, but traffic heavy. He's Canadian. The traffic crawls, but perhaps not in the M1...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2009, 2:54 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,576
Posted By happylandings

Re: 'What have I done....?' does this ever hit you?

Cheers, minimeeze. Funnily, we moved to South England, but slowly built a network over many years.......now back to square one! Well, square two, to be fair, have met some good people...!
...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2009, 2:53 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,576
Posted By happylandings

Re: 'What have I done....?' does this ever hit you?

Cheers, minimeeze. Funnily, we moved to South England, but slowly built a network over many years.......now back to square one!

Anyway, you moved counties, but, still a new environment for...
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2009, 12:58 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 3,848
Posted By happylandings

Re: Burlington Ont

Hi DHammond,

We live in BC, but just wanted to say Hi.

With the vastness of BE, someone should be along soon, I think, who's nearby you.

Have you looked at clubs, Tai Chi to running...
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2009, 12:23 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,576
Posted By happylandings

Re: 'What have I done....?' does this ever hit you?

Thanks Guys, for your great replies and sharing your own experiences. Griff I can relate to the case of your son, going back at 17 without GCSEs and playing catch up. Cetainly if they don't want...
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2009, 3:12 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,576
Posted By happylandings

Re: 'What have I done....?' does this ever hit you?

Hi jad n rich

That is unimaginable for you, and puts things in perspective.

In terms of the building trade, at some stage it will have to pick up.

All we can do is Wish You the Very Best.
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2009, 5:27 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 6,165
Posted By happylandings

Re: Going back to UK with no GCSE's - advice please

Hi Giff

I found 2 possible colleges we looked at for our son, at end Grade 10 they can take him for AS Levels, then A Levels, can also do GCSE English and Maths, but make a 'manageable program'...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2009, 5:00 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,576
Posted By happylandings

Re: 'What have I done....?' does this ever hit you?

Cheers, Snowshoveller,

Wow, 10 years in the making for you. Yes, we all plan it a long time, and would say to others, don't put your life on hold, live it today.

Hope you have the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2009, 3:36 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,576
Posted By happylandings

'What have I done....?' does this ever hit you?

Hi All,

Just wondered on your views, have read some threads on going back to Blighty, for all sorts of reasons.

Do you reflect on the true cost of being here.....Would really like to hear your...
Forum: Canada
Aug 24th 2008, 9:52 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 949
Posted By happylandings

Re: Property companies for quick sales

Hi Fozzy,

BBC Watchdog - 'National Homebuyers' apparently charged 'Survey Fees' e.g. £600 then offer a low amount for the property, where buyers refuse, but loose Survey fee. Haven't seen...
Forum: Canada
Jul 12th 2008, 4:22 am
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By happylandings

Re: University Tuition for new PR Visa in

THANKS Judy and Ola.

I also had a good look at UBC site and others. As far as I know now, you are entitled to PR fees as soon as you get that status.
(With so many rules & regs. thought maybe...
Forum: Canada
Jul 11th 2008, 8:42 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By happylandings

Re: University Tuition in BC for new PR Visa

Hi guys,

Sorry for the unfinished prev. post.... it should read:

Any restrictions on paying Univ. tuition in BC if new Permanent Residents, i.e.
Can you arrive, and waltz into university with...
Forum: Canada
Jul 11th 2008, 8:34 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By happylandings

University Tuition for new PR Visa in

Hi guys,

Any restrictions on paying 'local fees' for
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2008, 7:13 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,217
Posted By happylandings

Re: Your UK Degree / University in Canada....

Hi Eastbound,

Thanks for your reply. That's a tough one too. It always seems like 'there's one more qualification to do......' I gather your son wants to do Architecture in Canada? Or if UK,...
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2008, 7:00 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,217
Posted By happylandings

Re: Your UK Degree / University in Canada....

Hi ExplorationGeo

Congratualations! It's great you managed to secure a job overseas with your qualification. I guess 'Geology' is a good one for Canada, with it's vast areas and exploration...
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2008, 10:14 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,217
Posted By happylandings

Re: Your UK Degree / University in Canada....

Hi Judy,

Thank you for your very high standard reply, informative, as ever, and thanks for sharing examples with your own family.

My daughter funnily enough just came back from a 'gap year' in...
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2008, 7:58 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,217
Posted By happylandings

Your UK Degree / University in Canada....

Hi All,

Our daughter is wondering whether to start UK University (which she likes) or go with us and get into a Canadian one. (She has International Baccalaureate instead of A Levels so would...
Forum: Canada
Jun 20th 2008, 7:15 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,268
Posted By happylandings

Re: House back on the market. We are devastated

Hope things are now working out for you. Cheers and all the best.
Forum: Canada
Jun 19th 2008, 8:36 am
Replies: 49
Views: 4,268
Posted By happylandings

Re: House back on the market. We are devastated

May I ask what % off the true value you got?
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