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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 8th 2007, 5:01 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,733
Posted By fishfinger

Re: How much of a factor is ageing and healthcare?

I had my wake up call after a terrible operation and stay in a 'hospital' here in Canada. I knew then I couldn't remain in this place and have to put myself through all that again probably in years...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 5th 2007, 3:21 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 4,540
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Feeling sad :(

Thanks for thinking about me! I'm down to the final few weeks now and sorting out all our junk before the packers come. I loathe saying goodbyes so I hope I can get through that bit ok.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 5th 2007, 1:16 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 12,719
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Frimley/Bracknell-nice area to live?

We are moving back to the Wokingham area and it's nice there with good schools. Parts of Bracknell are ok but I wouldn't live there myself. Binfield, Warfield and Crowthorne are better if you want to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 4th 2007, 3:04 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,623
Posted By fishfinger

Re: The Burton Bunch are ready to go !!!

Good luck! Those goodbyes are really hard to do but once you are on the plane they are forgotten.:)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 3rd 2007, 3:01 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,002
Posted By fishfinger

I'd like to apply for citizenship before I leave

We're moving back to the UK and we are just at the stage where we can apply for Canadian citizenship. I had a look at the government website and it says that you can either apply within Canada if you...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 31st 2007, 1:54 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 4,540
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Feeling sad :(

Me too Birdy! I'm leaving next month and I have mixed emotions depending on the time of day!!

I'm sure it will work out. We just need to get through those long goodbyes quickly and we will be...
Forum: rec.travel.usa-canada
Jul 28th 2007, 1:19 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 378
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Holiday/Vancouver/November

Lots of rain in Vancouver around November!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 24th 2007, 1:03 pm
Replies: 128
Views: 13,550
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Reasons for moving back: A young single persons perspective

My husband is living in England, I am living in Canada. He says it's way cheaper to live in England than Canada and he often tells me what bargains he has bought.
Forum: Canada
Jul 23rd 2007, 2:21 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Any advice on Vancouver?????

I couldn't get Jims mowing to come out my way and I would have paid anything to get them. Landscaping is a license to print money around here at the moment!
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2007, 3:02 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 4,484
Posted By fishfinger

Re: hi, all!

Yes Gaynor, it isn't as easy as it sounds is it? We initially thought it would be 3 months apart and now it has dragged onto almost 6 months and it's really tough. I don't think I could ever go...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2007, 10:32 am
Replies: 61
Views: 4,484
Posted By fishfinger

Re: hi, all!

I've been doing this the other way around. DH in England me in Canada with kids and it's been horrible. I certainly wouldn't want to do this again - ever!

There must be a better way for you?...
Forum: Canada
Jul 20th 2007, 1:55 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 3,667
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Worst mother in the world

My son's just been the same at his Grade 5 graduation here in Canada. I blubbed too and felt crappy for taking him away from his friends. I know that when he gets back to England, he will settle...
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2007, 5:02 am
Replies: 140
Views: 9,407
Posted By fishfinger

Re: School Uniform

My son who has just graduated from elementary in grade 5 helped to design their grad sweatshirt. It was the most worn sweatshirt amongst the grade 5's and it had all the grad kids names on it plus...
Forum: Canada
Jul 6th 2007, 4:57 am
Replies: 140
Views: 9,407
Posted By fishfinger

Re: School Uniform

While I was back in England visiting I went into Sainsbury's and M&S and bought my kids navy sweatshirts and white/blue polo shirts. They wear them to school now with either shorts or trousers and...
Forum: Canada
Jun 24th 2007, 10:01 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,254
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Gay scene in Toronto?

Don't you want Vancouver? Wasn't it just voted best gay destination or something like that?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 22nd 2007, 12:11 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,241
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Need Help! Shipping stuff back to Blighty!

That's a pretty good price. I'd love to go back to England this summer but we need to sell the house first and still no interest. I don't know why they keep saying BC is having a housing boom...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 20th 2007, 4:13 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,253
Posted By fishfinger

Re: What do you wish you'd brought back to the UK?

Oh crap! The poor thing is going to be gutted:(

Just found this website http://www.cybercandy.co.uk/aaasmt/

They stock all sorts of goodies and that includes pumpkin pie filling - great!
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 20th 2007, 1:14 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,253
Posted By fishfinger

Re: What do you wish you'd brought back to the UK?

Do they sell Pumpkin Pie in England? One of my kids loves it and he is desperate to know if he can get it there.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 20th 2007, 1:12 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,245
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Update from me!

Onwards and upwards girl! All the best.:)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 20th 2007, 11:08 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,221
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Results Today!

Great news!:)
Forum: USA
Jun 20th 2007, 11:07 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,018
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Question About Babies...

I'll quickly answer the Q about having babies in England.

I've had 3 elective sections and all were fab experiences. With 2 of them I used my husbands Bupa insurance and had the baby in a NHS...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 20th 2007, 3:51 am
Replies: 164
Views: 10,354
Posted By fishfinger

Re: This might change your mind about moving back

So true, good post!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 19th 2007, 3:39 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,241
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Need Help! Shipping stuff back to Blighty!

Sorry forgot to ask roughly how much a 40ft container is to ship - thanks!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 19th 2007, 2:20 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,241
Posted By fishfinger

Re: Need Help! Shipping stuff back to Blighty!

Wow that's come around quickly. I'm green with envy, I so wish that was me. Let us know what you thought of them afterwards.
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