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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 14th 2007, 5:24 am
Replies: 12
Views: 877
Posted By GillCol

Chopped Tomatoes

Am still stuggling to find a decent tin of chopped tomatoes. The ones I've tried are more like sieved tomatoes. :frown: Where can I buy, or what brand, that will give me chunks and juice like the...
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2007, 9:12 am
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By GillCol

Re: Question for those who have exchanged UK driving licence in Alberta

You're able to drive using your UK license for 60 days. As long as you sort out an address within that time. When we landed we had to wait 6 weeks to move into our house but our mortgage papers etc...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 16th 2007, 2:20 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By GillCol

Re: Passport Return

Yeah they were fed-exed from Calgary to London. Anything for our application has always been fed-exed.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 11th 2007, 8:45 am
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By GillCol

Re: Passport Return

Thanks folks. I picked them up today after the mail persons attempt to deliver yesterday (Tues). I had also emailed London, they were very good and replied within 12 hours advising me when they'd...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 9th 2007, 6:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By GillCol

Passport Return

Did anyone send off their passports to London for their Visas between dates 12th to 15th June 2007? Have any of you had them back yet? Thanks in advance.
Forum: Canada
Jul 5th 2007, 12:36 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By GillCol

Re: Moved: any scots moved to calgary

Firstly Congratulations. I hope the move goes well.

Answers to your questions. Weather - we were here 6 months before we saw any rain.... bonus. The dry climate is so much better than damp and...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 18th 2007, 4:56 am
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By GillCol

Passport Return To Canada

Hi

Okay, I know there are a few threads on this already. However I am looking specifically for any info from people who have done this recently and are living in Canada.

I live in Calgary and...
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2007, 2:48 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 12,806
Posted By GillCol

Is it possible to get a decent Haircut?

Please help. I was just discussing this with a colleague of mine today (also an expat). Is it possible to get a decent haircut in Canada? I live in Calgary and my husband and I have been to...
Forum: Canada
Mar 3rd 2007, 4:40 am
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By GillCol

Re: Reiki & complimentary therapies

Hi, I practised holistic therapy in Scotland from home prior to moving to Canada. Massage is very very big here, however Reiki not so big as back home. There are a few people who do it from home...
Forum: Canada
Mar 3rd 2007, 4:25 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,337
Posted By GillCol

Re: Which shipping company - now have quotes ?

Find out how the companies are going to wrap your goods. We used Anglo and they wrapped everything ( and I mean everything) in paper, then bubble, then extra tough cardboard boxes. It was very...
Forum: Canada
Mar 1st 2007, 7:59 am
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By GillCol

Re: Experiences of Living in Canada

The Puppy School is Sit Happens! 12th Street NE. They have a website www.sithappens.org. On Friday nights we go to Puppy playtime, just imagine, up to 50 puppies in the one room going absolutely...
Forum: Canada
Mar 1st 2007, 7:30 am
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By GillCol

Experiences of Living in Canada

Hi, Thought I'd share a couple of things with you all. Firstly all you expats, do not try and donate blood in Canada. I have donated for twelve years in the UK and thought it would be good to...
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2007, 9:46 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,115
Posted By GillCol

Re: british DVD's

We've been in Canada 10 weeks now and brought alot of British DVD's with us. We broke the bank and bought the Max DVP6100 by GTech for $29.99 out of Best Buy. It works a treat and no codes...
Forum: Canada
Nov 29th 2006, 5:35 am
Replies: 11
Views: 721
Posted By GillCol

Re: Spare Billy Connolly ticket in Calgary

Hey Adrian, Hope you enjoyed the show last night and hope that ticket didn't go to waste. I'm gutted I only read this today, I would have been there for sure! My husband was at some car launch...
Forum: Canada
Nov 20th 2006, 3:12 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,165
Posted By GillCol

Insurance - UK No Claims Recognised?

Hello. Am in the process of buying a car and need insurance. Can anyone tell me if a letter from your previous insurer in the UK has any bearing on the premium quoted? I was told from the agent at...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 22nd 2006, 7:52 am
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By GillCol

Work Permit

Hello everyone. Just new to this site so please bear with me. My husband obtained a positive LMO back in August and we applied to London for Work Permit. He received a work permit number but they...
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