British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 9
1
2
3
4
5
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Monkey Puzzle
Showing results 1 to 25 of 225
Search took 0.25 seconds.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 6th 2009, 10:30 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 3,130
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Marmite and PG Tips in the container?

Ooo, charlottyb - where can you get squash in Victoria? Been here for 3 years and didn't even know you couldn't get it ...then wanted something to help me get more water down my neck and wondered...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 6th 2009, 6:48 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,484
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: yyyyaaaayyyyy PR at last!

Bee-ayy-yoo-di-ful thang!

We sent our passports on 14 Sep from British Columbia via Purolator to London. (That cost about $50 but being able to track them every step of the way was a fine,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 6th 2009, 6:42 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,168
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: OMG - passport request

Oooo, wasn't that a huge moment?! Hooray! Big fat tears of joy, nothing like 'em. Hope you sort out the landing dates, etc. Good luck for the big move!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 6th 2009, 6:38 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: PR Card - Keep it in wallet or somewhere safe?

Nope, I had wondered the same thing! We have landed but don't have our PR cards yet. I thought there might be some info in there with it saying when you might be asked for it to be presented.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 6th 2009, 6:32 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,793
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Flagpoling near vancouver island?

Do you know, the IOs at Peace Arch did say that to us too, now I think about it. Something about "we're here to defend the border" .. :D

They were perfectly nice about it and did process them...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 6th 2009, 5:33 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,793
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Flagpoling near vancouver island?

We flagpoled at Peace Arch in March to get a TWP. Nice new building and a good experience with the Canadian immigration officers there. It was a faff getting the ferry from the island and driving...
Forum: Canada
Nov 6th 2009, 4:04 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Do anybody want to rent or know of any body that wants to rent a house in victori

Hi there. I agree with the above post.

I volunteer at the Victoria SPCA shelter and there are often dogs put up for a adoption by their owners as they have problems with landlords not allowing...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 6th 2009, 3:49 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 3,130
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Marmite and PG Tips in the container?

:rofl: Well, we shipped our container when still on TWPs so the beans arrived in Feb! I daren't look at how many are left in the stash.

They've become a delicacy, a treat to be savoured and...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 5th 2009, 4:33 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 3,130
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Marmite and PG Tips in the container?

We brought Yorkshire Tea and Heniz Baked Beans in our container and included them in our goods to follow list. The Immigration Officer was beside himself in case the beans included pork until I was...
Forum: Canada
Oct 21st 2009, 4:43 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,319
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Gp's and walk in clinics

Hi there. Re a general answer to your question, I have used a walk in clinic since I arrived in BC and have always found it to be great. I have built up a relationship with one great female doctor...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 20th 2009, 10:14 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,694
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: PR Card Getting Delayed

For info, when we landed today at the Victoria CIC office (:thumbsup:) we were told that our cards would take around 6 weeks.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 20th 2009, 10:11 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: how do you see it?

Isn't that agony!!?? :frown:

I've no idea which way it'll go, sorry .. but my fingers are crossed that the next 2 weeks go quickly for you!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 20th 2009, 10:03 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Thanks BE'ers!! Landed today at CIC office Victoria

Aaaah!!!! I can't sit down!!

We landed at Permanent Residents today at the CIC office in Victoria. It feels FABULOUS! Well worth the wait, the hassle, the expense ....what wait, hassle,...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 20th 2009, 9:38 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 4,451
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Anyone else acquired an annoying neighbour?

Oh eck .. your heart must sink whenever you see him. He does sound a bit lonely. How about getting your cell phone out when you notice him lurking and having a Very Important Conversation with an...
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2009, 5:09 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,930
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Nervous Wreck Already

Ooo, exciting! We came to the island having never been here before but we were only on TWPs for a year then and saw the whole thing as a bit of an adventure. (No kids to worry about, just 2 cats...
Forum: Canada
Oct 16th 2009, 4:25 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,930
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Nervous Wreck Already

Nice that it's out of your hands for a bit, though eh? Good idea to keep busy ... although it seems that time goes so fast these days ...or am I getting old?

Well done for getting this far,...
Forum: Canada
Oct 15th 2009, 11:55 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,715
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: M&S doing free international shipping

Nope, pigs can't fly! Not even our Percy .... :thumbdown:

From M&S website...

"What products are excluded from international delivery?

Food, Wine, Flowers, Gift Cards, Hampers, Furniture,...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 15th 2009, 6:08 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,046
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Cold sore following flu :(

Yep, that's true. Nothing seems to zap them like Zovirax.

(Now UK vistors bring me a tube as a present when they come to visit! Hmm... might like some proper Dairy Milk next time.:D)
Forum: Canada
Oct 15th 2009, 6:00 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,715
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: M&S doing free international shipping

Fab!! Thanks for that ...

I don't think they send food though. (Does Percy Pig not have a passport?) :thumbdown:
Forum: Canada
Oct 15th 2009, 5:57 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,930
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: Nervous Wreck Already

A courier is definitely the way to go. It'll be gone soon then you can do a wee dance!! (It's a big relief when it's out of your hands and you can get on with the important business of tracking its...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 3rd 2009, 8:32 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,522
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: WOW....our turn has come!!!

We arrived in Canada in Nov 2006 too .... was only meant to be for a year but here we are and hasn't it gone fast? We already put down the roots ...bought a house and shipped our belongings but it...
Forum: Canada
Sep 26th 2009, 12:59 am
Replies: 51
Views: 3,341
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: We go tomorow YES

Jings tae hang and help ma boab! Ya dancer!

(Oh dear, I've been teaching some Canadian friends Glaswegian words today and I seem to be unable to switch back to English!)

You must be MOIST! ...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 26th 2009, 12:53 am
Replies: 3
Views: 748
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: CIC application status service

Och, it all helps keep you on your toes, eh? Life would be boring without CIC doing their bit to drive us bonkers. :D
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 26th 2009, 12:52 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,031
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: passport requests - email or letter?

Interesting this isn't it? How totally random!

We got ours emailed. (Our RCMP/fingerprint check request was emailed AND posted.)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 26th 2009, 12:50 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,390
Posted By Monkey Puzzle

Re: What would be the fastest way for me to emigrate to Canada??

Yep, agree that BUNAC is your way in, for a year anyway. Wahoo!!! You're young and with no kids (I guess!?) so your options are open with them.

It is a totally open work permit for a year. ...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 225
 
Page 1 of 9
1
2
3
4
5
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.