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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 4th 2009, 11:42 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,578
Posted By blueRussell

Has anyone heard of Willis Brazolot

Has anyone heard of Willis Brazolot (www.willisbrazolot.com)? On a recent trip back to the UK a friend said she had had some dealings with them regarding coming to Canada. It seems they say they can...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 23rd 2008, 12:56 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 978
Posted By blueRussell

Canadian Tire money

I hate to pry in to people’s financial affairs, but what the hell. How much Canadian Tire money do you folks have and does anyone actually use it?

I myself am close to retiring on $7-85.
...
Forum: Canada
Feb 16th 2008, 4:02 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,141
Posted By blueRussell

Re: dogs

You're right. Having thought about it I remember the reason we had the vaccinations is because we were going to have them kenneled for a couple of weeks before we moved into our new house. The kennel...
Forum: Canada
Feb 16th 2008, 3:42 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,141
Posted By blueRussell

Re: dogs

I used Ladyhaye (www.ladyhaye.co.uk) to do all the paperwork and make all the arrangements. You can do it yourself but if you get it wrong or forget something your dog may not get here.

We had two...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 24th 2007, 7:02 am
Replies: 13
Views: 697
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Merry Christmas everyone!!!

And a Merry Christams to you all

Russell & Ann
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 26th 2007, 9:25 am
Replies: 86
Views: 5,415
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Anything you miss about the UK?

What I miss is being able to take my dog with me to the pub :beer: (if I could find a decent one).

And, please, none of the obvious replies.

Cheers

Russell...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 5th 2007, 1:35 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,000
Posted By blueRussell

Re: What to do with $700,000.00

After nearly a month someone finally noticed and it's been debited from our visa account :(.

Oh well, poor again.

Russ...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 1st 2007, 11:28 am
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By blueRussell

Anyone in Ottawa going down the boozer?

Anyone in Ottawa going down the boozer next Saturday (8th Sept) to watch England v Israel?

I'm happy watching domestic footie on TV but prefer my internationals down the pub. If anyone is going...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 13th 2007, 6:41 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,000
Posted By blueRussell

What to do with $700,000.00

That's got your attention, hasn't it.

Due to an administrative cock-up my wife and I have found a $700,000.00 credit on our Vias account (should have been $70.00). If we were still in the UK we...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 23rd 2007, 8:29 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Who would win?

[F]Can’t say I have ever thought about this exact pairing but I see how it must vex the mind.

After much thought I will go for the polar bear. Though I will admit I have no basis upon which I...
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2007, 12:45 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,655
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Wine Collection

The LCBO is a monopoly and therefore no competition results in high prices. As for choice, if the LCBO in Collingwood is the same as in Ottawa then a basket ball sized store just means there will be...
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2007, 8:20 am
Replies: 44
Views: 3,655
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Wine Collection

Due to the strict government/provincial controls the wine you can get in Canada is overpriced and the choice is minimal. Despite the fact that California is much closer to Ottawa than the UK the same...
Forum: Canada
Jul 17th 2007, 12:46 am
Replies: 44
Views: 3,655
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Wine Collection

Well, we’re here in Ottawa now and this is what happened.

Firstly the four most expensive bottles were brought over as duty-free hand luggage. We were not questioned about the wine so didn’t...
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2007, 2:40 am
Replies: 2
Views: 642
Posted By blueRussell

Drivers license

Does anyone know where to go in Ottawa to get a Canadian drivers license sorted out?

Cheers

Russell...
Forum: Canada
Jun 22nd 2007, 8:35 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,715
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Anyone who has shipped a dog to canada

We arrived last Thursday with two dogs & two cats. Total cost was just over £1,600.00. But our Giant Schnauzer was quoted at £1,200.00 on his own.

Air Canada has just announced that they no...
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2007, 9:08 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 865
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Almost there

Made it :thumbsup:

The flight was 45 minutes early. We managed to get through passport control, immigration and customs in about 45 minutes.

Collected dogs & cats. Finally getting to our nights...
Forum: Canada
Jun 13th 2007, 9:04 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 865
Posted By blueRussell

Almost there

Just about to check out of the hotel we've been staying in near Gatwick. Then it's of to check in to our flight to Ottawa.

Later today, all being well, my wife and I will land in Ottawa, collect...
Forum: Canada
Jun 5th 2007, 5:03 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,987
Posted By blueRussell

Re: DEFRA and pet travel certs

We are taking our two dogs and two cats to Ottawa next Thursday (14th June). We have used Ladyhaye to make all the arrangements. We were going to get all the DEFRA forms to our vets and do them...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 4th 2007, 2:34 am
Replies: 68
Views: 3,066
Posted By blueRussell

Re: GO OTTAWA SENATORS GO!!!!!

And for anyone in the UK interested in staying up all night the games are live on Channel 5.

Russ...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 3rd 2007, 6:54 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,478
Posted By blueRussell

Re: OFFICIAL PERMANENT RESIDENT Our landing experience !!!!!

Well done. I hope our landing, in Ottawa, is as uneventful as yours on 14th June. Somehow I think our two dogs & two cats will have something to say about that!

Russ...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 2nd 2007, 3:16 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 3,066
Posted By blueRussell

Re: GO OTTAWA SENATORS GO!!!!!

Well, it's 04:15. Having discovered the 3rd game live on Channel 5 I had to stay up to watch. Finally the Sens win.

Problem is I've got to be up in a couple of hours as the removal men are coming...
Forum: Canada
Jun 2nd 2007, 6:22 am
Replies: 149
Views: 8,662
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Anyone in Ottawa fancy a meet-up in June?

Having followed this thread from it's inception. Then lost interest as no decision was made. And now I can't be bothered to read all the posts. I have to ask the question:

Has a final decision...
Forum: Canada
Jun 2nd 2007, 6:16 am
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By blueRussell

Re: what happens with you pet...????

Paul

My wife & I are flying to Ottawa on the 14th June with two dogs & two cats. All are going in cargo. I'll let you know how we get on.

Russ...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 31st 2007, 5:47 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Land Registry

But you must be realistic. When did anyone in authority ever take responsibility for their mistakes?

Russ...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 31st 2007, 8:59 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,101
Posted By blueRussell

Re: Wills

Very interesting.

My wife and I are about to finalise the instructions to our solicitor to have our wills written. We have a property in the UK which is being rented. And a house we will be moving...
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