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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 9:55 pm
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

Thanks for coming back dboy!!!!!
Just got up to find out I have pent up anger, am jealous and apparently dbd stole my goat!! And also, I fancy him!! Oh baby, don't you know it!

I popped in to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 8:21 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

Yup, high unemployment and gangs, just two of the reasons why Cape Town would never make it on any list. But, for beauty, it's spectacular. It's one of those places that somehow gets under your skin....
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 7:47 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

Lorry 1- It is mainly other BRITS who have made (or want to make) Canada their new home that dbd winds up. Go back pages and read the exchange between dboy and dbd to see where it started.

Wanted...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 7:20 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

Tangram- Yeah, really!!!! Eish, man.......:sneaky:

Lorry 1- and I could say the same to dbd33(and some others)- Move back to the UK then!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 7:05 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

AlmostCanadian- yes, of course it would be easier to access Glencoe from Romford, than Banff from Newfounland, but that is due to the VAST size difference between Canada and the UK. Besides, I've...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 6:05 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

Oh, come on, curling ROCKS!!! Oh dbd, how could you remind me while I'm stuck out here in Romford!


 TOP TEN REASONS WHY CURLING HAS REPLACED SEX AS THE NUMBER ONE INDOOR SPORT:

10. Men don't...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 4:35 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

The few Canadians I met in Romford headed back to Canada a long time ago! None of them wanted to stick around any longer than they had too. But when they were here, we did meet up. I miss them.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 4:19 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

Almost Canadian: I live by Romford, Essex- the Glencoe area of Scotland is not really accessible to us. When I lived in Edmonton and Calgary, Banff and area was very accessible.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 4:14 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

Alan2005- yeah, he also pushed a mod's button once too, and got himself banned for a while, didn't he?!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 4:12 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

Yeah, I know how you feel dbd. Here, it's overcast, wet and windy, Romford also looks better in the dark but I can get my favorite treats and Canadian newspapers online, too. And now that there's so...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 3:45 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

You're doing well? Would never have guessed it from reading all the negative, moany stuff you write.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 3:43 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

Tangram- I'm not sure how to edit the comment I made... I would like to take out the words "like you" at the end, as I realize now that even though I think it, I shouldn't be saying it.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2011, 2:01 am
Replies: 285
Views: 24,047
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Best City in the World

Yup, dboy, you're right. I'm a Canadian living in outer London but I often pop in here as I find it interesting reading. I've been reading these threads long enough to know that dbd33 has a big...
Forum: Canada
Aug 2nd 2010, 7:36 am
Replies: 45
Views: 6,712
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Advice on Nova Scotia

I'm currently in the UK. As I speak, I'm watching a show on Channel 4 called, Our Drugs War. It is discussing the drug trade/use in the UK; how pervasive drug use is and the effect it's having. I...
Forum: Canada
Aug 26th 2009, 10:52 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 4,174
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Edmonton

bsmith-
Just wanted to say I pretty much agree with your summary of Edmonton. I was born and raised there and escaped at the age of 30, relocating further west. If I ever move back home (I've been...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 1st 2009, 5:16 am
Replies: 23
Views: 36,153
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Canadian Moving To England

Thanks englishmum for the idea of places to go, will have to check them out. Eastender- I know Hornchurch (I first taught in a school in Rush Green when I came here) and yes, it's a vast improvement...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 30th 2009, 12:59 am
Replies: 23
Views: 36,153
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Canadian Moving To England

I'm Canadian and moved to the UK almost six years ago to teach. Born and rasied in Edmonton, Alberta but lived the last eight years in Vancouver. Like you, I used to have a fascination with England...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 30th 2009, 12:14 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,334
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Life in UK test

Sorry, you have to study for it like everyone else! I've already taken the test- study the chapters you are required to study in the book and you'll be fine.
Forum: Canada
Apr 20th 2008, 4:38 am
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Engineer Looking For Vacancies

Have you tried the "Search This Forum" tool (on the blue bar, right hand side). If you put in "civil engineers" you'll get alot of previous threads regarding engineering.
Forum: Africa
Aug 6th 2007, 11:10 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,995
Posted By Turquoise

Re: moveing to sa

Pablo, I would just like to back you up on your comments. I am a Canadian who is thinking of moving to South Africa in the future with my South African husband (we are currently in England). However,...
Forum: Canada
Apr 10th 2007, 3:47 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,363
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Popular Canadian Holiday Areas

Another very popular destination, if you want somewhere warm and sunny, is Cuba.
Forum: Africa
Mar 5th 2007, 7:33 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,479
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Visa requirements for SA

Yes, Orla and Diane: once you do get over there, please post on here and let us know how things go. My partner is also South African and it is our intention to retire there one day, to Durban ( okay,...
Forum: Teaching
Dec 20th 2006, 11:10 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Oz trained teachers working in the UK

As ws said, it completely depends on where you are planning to go in the UK. The reality is, there really isn't a teacher shortage in the UK anymore, except in larger cities like London etc. Go on...
Forum: Canada
Dec 4th 2006, 4:41 am
Replies: 11
Views: 970
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Transfering money from Ca to UK

I'm a Canadian living in England. I send money home regularly to my Canadian account. Must go in person to the bank and fill out a form. It's no problem. (I send from Lloyds to Royal Bank). My mom...
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2006, 3:05 am
Replies: 127
Views: 8,616
Posted By Turquoise

Re: Indian immigrants soon to outnumber Chinese

Ah, Annette! Welcome to Vancouver, where PC has taken over to the point of lunacy! There was nothing racist in your posts, some people need to ******* chill out.
You are expected to watch your...
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