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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 17th 2007, 1:54 am
Replies: 86
Views: 4,696
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Anything you miss about the UK?

Hmmm...

Decent gravy
The seaside
Church bells
Waitrose
Hairdresser
Decent indian take away
sunday lunch at the pub
Kids hanging out on corners looking for trouble
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 17th 2007, 1:47 am
Replies: 96
Views: 4,525
Posted By claire bob and matt

Smile Re: I need your help for college tomorrow - english sayings!

I COMPLETELY humiliated my teenage son recently by sending him to the store for 'bun cases' :eek: seems I should have asked for MUFFIN cases??

Well, I didn't know..................Son still not...
Forum: Canada
Sep 13th 2007, 2:19 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,813
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: <b>who gets the most snow?</b>

After 2ms whose counting? (OK Environmental whatsits Canada are). The real question is...is there enough to ski?
C
Forum: Canada
Aug 16th 2007, 11:33 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 923
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Helful Info About Shipping Cats & Dogs

Yep.:frown:
Forum: Canada
Jun 27th 2007, 2:24 am
Replies: 11
Views: 833
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: leaving and landing.

I came over on my own too. I wouldn't recommend it either. I landed early to start a new job and they were great but really I didn't get stuck in for a month anyway so was a bit pointless. ...
Forum: Canada
May 21st 2007, 1:26 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,876
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: cost of living calgary

It completely depends on what you're looking for. Rents are high, property to buy is affordable if you have a good size downpayment. As immigrants if you have , I think 30% down payment (you need...
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2007, 1:35 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,268
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Advice needed abt jobs in Calgary

Yeah, I agree with Almost .....the jobs are there. But as has been said a million times before the Canadian hiring process is.....slack.

C
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2007, 1:33 am
Replies: 20
Views: 10,609
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Thoughts on Bragg Creek

H

No contact for rentals, I just found it advertised in the local gas station. But if I hear of anything I'll PM you. When are you coming over?
C
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2007, 11:30 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 10,609
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Thoughts on Bragg Creek

Well, erm...it does for me but I work in Southport Drive not downtown, I've done it several times this week. Though not in the snow!
C
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2007, 8:26 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 10,609
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Thoughts on Bragg Creek

I've spent the past week in Bragg Creek sorting out where to live. Obviously I've already made my choice and the 40 minute commute is fine for me as I spent that long travelling to work in the UK.
...
Forum: Canada
May 4th 2007, 4:08 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,306
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: $58k or under = assisted housing in Calgary

Fair enough, can't argue with that Judy.:)
C
Forum: Canada
May 4th 2007, 12:47 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,306
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: $58k or under = assisted housing in Calgary

Thanks for the replies. I posted this to try and get a baseline figure for the people who ask, how much do I need to live on in Canada/Calgary? Judy's reply, (comprehensive as usual Judy):thumbup:...
Forum: Canada
May 4th 2007, 2:04 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,306
Posted By claire bob and matt

Question $58k or under = assisted housing in Calgary

Apparently a joint income of $58k or less per household in Calgary qualifies you for assisted housing? Or have I misheard?
C
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2007, 8:13 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Landing Experience

Hun, I didn't get one so I dont know;)
C
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2007, 7:43 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Landing Experience

[QUOTE=SpeC;4719108]Finally Landed at YYZ on Friday 27/04/2007

One word sums up the experiance *Painless*.

, then off to the woman in red for our welcome pack.
Hey I never got one of...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 29th 2007, 6:54 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 790
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Karma and telephone numbers!

Thanks all for the karma and numbers:thumbsup: Managed to get to my condo and sort meself out without wiping out half of Calgary!:eek:

Will catch up with folks in a couple of days, off to Eau...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 27th 2007, 12:24 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 790
Posted By claire bob and matt

Karma and telephone numbers!

OK, so I'm coming over to the dark side (Calgary) tomorrow on me tod, need Karma, telephone numbers so can contact people to bail me out of jail :eek: if I get arrested for poor driving or harrassing...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2007, 12:19 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,274
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Gutted ! Air transat are no longer taking pets!

B is worried about justifying a return ticket with the dog in tow? I won;t be there, I arrive in Calgary tomorrow!:thumbsup:
C
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2007, 5:22 am
Replies: 51
Views: 3,274
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Gutted ! Air transat are no longer taking pets!

Thanks for all your replies. We sat down and went through all the connotation last night, Zoom with Ladyhaye or Jet Set whatever their called with Bob and Matt on same flight, Air Canada as cargo...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 25th 2007, 1:38 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: The Visas Are Here - Yippee!

Great news! Really pleased for you :thumbup:

C
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2007, 11:07 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,976
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: RBC questions

Hi!

We landed in Feb and only stayed for a couple of weeks. We opened an account with RBC using the branch address as our address. We can transfer funds and do all our banking online. So far we...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2007, 10:51 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,607
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Moved: Question: What Looks And Sounds Like America, But Feels Like England?

Oh well it's another day tomorrow, onward and upward, no point in dwelling on the past.:wink_smile::rofl:

Cheers
Steve:)[/QUOTE]

What was that Monty Python song again?:confused :confused: oh...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 23rd 2007, 10:43 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 6,804
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Where were you born?

Yeah me too, my Nan's house in Plymouth, Devon. Me mum was only 17, she and dad are still together. A LONG time later..............:thumbsup:
C
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2007, 10:36 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,607
Posted By claire bob and matt

Re: Moved: Question: What Looks And Sounds Like America, But Feels Like England?

A. Souv you're a complete wind up merchant but I love you to bits!:rofl: :rofl:

B. Yeah, yeah canada's not the land of milk and honey, OP has their view, great. If anyone is going to Canada...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2007, 10:28 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,274
Posted By claire bob and matt

Thumbs down Gutted ! Air transat are no longer taking pets!

Air Transat told my hubby (Bob aka Snowman) that as of last week they are no longer taking pets!

Adds £900 to the bill:curse: :curse: to go with Air Canada!

Anyone know of another courier?

C
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