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Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2006, 9:48 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,954
Posted By Fionhun

Re: rentals edmonton

Not sure how it would work out for long term rental you would have to ask - but when we went over for interview stage in Edmonton we stayed in Apple Crate Cottage. Really good, everything you need...
Forum: Canada
Nov 17th 2006, 7:44 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 553
Posted By Fionhun

Somewhere to stay

Hi, we are coming over to Calgary next Easter as OH has interviews and we would like to stay in a vacation home with our two girls for two weeks at the beginning of April. Have searched lots but only...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2006, 6:02 am
Replies: 9
Views: 751
Posted By Fionhun

Near Calgary

Hi, can anyone tell me how feasible it is to live outsie Calgary and commute in?

Also what would be the situation regarding schooling? Am sure I sound really thick, but I had assumed we would live...
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2006, 6:32 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,035
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Childrens education in Canada

Don't mean to hyjack thread or anything but can I ask a question too? (There you go I just have :D )

What happens if one of your kids have already done GCSE'S but are still only 16? Do they have...
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2006, 6:19 am
Replies: 43
Views: 2,870
Posted By Fionhun

Re: School Fees

My youngest starts high school tomorrow and I've spent over £300 on uniform, £40 on shoes, £10 for a bag and over £9 on supplies. She doesn't go to private or a grammer school. I know that by...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 4th 2006, 10:33 am
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By Fionhun

Re: superstitious?

OMG I laughed so hard I think I gave myself a headache!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 4th 2006, 10:27 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,600
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Good Gracious!!

Congratulations & Celebrations to you both.

May you have many many more happy Canniversaries to come!

x Fi
Forum: Canada
Sep 4th 2006, 10:10 am
Replies: 117
Views: 10,220
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Telling Family you are emigrating

Can I just say one other thing as, while I was typing my last post some very touching comments have come in and my post seems a bit flip now :o

We moved over 400 miles away from our parents the...
Forum: Canada
Sep 4th 2006, 9:51 am
Replies: 117
Views: 10,220
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Telling Family you are emigrating

Gee don't families suck sometimes! I'm OK because my dad knows we're going to try and get over and he's come round really quickly after the initial shock. Turns out he made an application himself...
Forum: Canada
Sep 4th 2006, 9:25 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,890
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Money, Money, Money

Hi Stuarty and thanks for the info. Sorry it's taken so long to reply :o First day back at work (in a school) after the summer hols so have spent the last couple of days gearing myself up to go...
Forum: Canada
Sep 2nd 2006, 9:35 am
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By Fionhun

Re: New to this site!

Hi & welcome, I haven't been a member on here for very long so it's nice to hear another new voice!

We have a similar situation - we were originally going to go to Florida but that went wrong for...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 2nd 2006, 4:47 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,982
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Amazing blue sky's!

I don't mind at all if you use it for your desktop, actually I'm honoured. :)

Cheers
Steve[/QUOTE]

Thanks very much Steve :) I now have the coolest desktop!

Fi
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2006, 10:53 pm
Replies: 150
Views: 11,332
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Canadian Equivalent words

This is one of the funniest threads I've read so far.

One thing that strikes me is that there seems to be just as much difference between colloquialisms in Britain, as there are between Canada and...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2006, 10:39 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,239
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Special Needs jobs

I thought Lovass was a bit of an outdated approach!? I am vaguely aware of Lovass and ABA so will look into them further. Thanks for the heads up :D

In the context of challenging behaviour I work...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2006, 8:06 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,239
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Special Needs jobs

Sorry to keep picking your brains :o

I child minded initially when my owns girls were little and received Social Services Crisis Carer training, although god knows where that info it! Since then...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 1st 2006, 7:32 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,982
Posted By Fionhun

Question Re: Amazing blue sky's!

Stunning picture :D I looked at it and my heart skipped a beat. Makes you determined to work things out so you can get over there!

Do you mind if I use it as my desktop background?
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2006, 7:19 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,239
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Special Needs jobs

Thank you so much for your reply :) I hope you don't mind if I ask you a couple of ?

Did you have any certificated training or did they accept your working experience? Also how long had you been...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2006, 7:06 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,890
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Money, Money, Money

Well this topic certainly got some varied replies, now I know why mum told me "never mention money" :)

Just a couple of observations - for us it isn't all about the money or we wouldn't even...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2006, 7:09 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,890
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Money, Money, Money

I hear what you are saying and if it was just me and my OH there would not be a second thought :) However we have two girls (11 & 14) and want life to be better for them also. They have mixed...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2006, 3:41 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,890
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Money, Money, Money

Thanks so much for all the replies :)

Hubby will start around the 70k mark and may also be able to earn overtime on top. I would also hope to find a job, preferably in SEN (see SEN jobs thread)...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2006, 3:32 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,239
Posted By Fionhun

Special Needs jobs

Hi, at the moment I am working in a Special School for PMC students. I work as a Senior Teaching Assistant, primarily with older students with challenging behaviour. If we were to be lucky enough to...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2006, 3:09 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,890
Posted By Fionhun

Money, Money, Money

I know it's not something everyone will want to comment on, but can you give me a rough idea of what would be considered a "good" salary in Alberta? Is the cost of living much cheaper than the UK for...
Forum: Canada
Aug 30th 2006, 4:54 am
Replies: 9
Views: 968
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Third time lucky - we hope!

Have you visited Calgary ? It's not obvious from your post that you have. If so, what did you like/dislike about it and why did you find it so different from Edmonton :confused: :D[/QUOTE]
...
Forum: Canada
Aug 29th 2006, 11:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 968
Posted By Fionhun

Smile Third time lucky - we hope!

Hi, my name is Fiona and my family and I (husband Colin & two girls aged 11 & 14) are new to this forum. Our lives over the past couple of years have been a bit of a roller coaster as we originally...
Forum: Canada
Aug 29th 2006, 8:54 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,887
Posted By Fionhun

Re: Is honesty a good policy?

Hi

Just joined the Forum this evening, looking through the messages and your title stood out!

I don't know your situation but......

Scenario
^^^^^
You keep the money, close the account and...
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