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Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2009, 4:00 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By Robski

Re: Bunac - the need for prescription medication

Replying to this one, with what I experienced, although is here in BC.

Firstly, I had a great GP in England, fully explained the situation, and he issued me 4 x 3 month prescriptions so that i had...
Forum: Canada
Apr 26th 2009, 3:45 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 1,984
Posted By Robski

Re: Taxing TAX returns ?

I used quick tax last year to file for my first year here, for exactly the reasons outlined above - ie to get me into the system, to make me eligble for certain tax breaks in the future, so i could...
Forum: Canada
Apr 21st 2008, 4:47 am
Replies: 8
Views: 852
Posted By Robski

Re: They've packed all my forks!!

Wow, i remeber that day so well, and so so exciting.

I took some photos of my stuff being packed for prosperity and of the van driving away. Then when it all turned up here i got photos this end...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 21st 2008, 4:45 am
Replies: 46
Views: 3,433
Posted By Robski

Re: Opinions required...please

I'm on the opposite side of the fence on this one, as i moved over on my own and bought my cat with me and was very very pleased i did. She was great company on this big adventure, and coped really...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 21st 2008, 4:38 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,557
Posted By Robski

Re: Skiing - how often ?

Hee hee, i couldnt resist replying to this one.

I live a 25 minute drive from the hill, and i ski 5 or 6 days every week...




... Oh Yeah, its my job now so i guess i have to :rofl:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 31st 2008, 2:58 am
Replies: 813
Views: 56,367
Posted By Robski

Re: What you can't get in Canada

Talking of choccie, my mum is coming out to visit on Saturday, and i have just requested she bring me a pack of Minstrels :)
Forum: Canada
Mar 31st 2008, 2:55 am
Replies: 7
Views: 5,142
Posted By Robski

Re: TAX form P85

For sure, i did, and the nice person at the government sent me a cheque for lots of pennies :) Well worth 5 minutes effort.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 20th 2008, 3:12 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 3,329
Posted By Robski

Re: Wha's your car called?

Alfie. (red dodge calibre)

And my bike is called Barnie :)
Forum: Canada
Dec 18th 2007, 12:55 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,261
Posted By Robski

Re: ski's!!???

Hi,

IMHO spend your money and energy on well fitted boots, and wait a while before you get skis.

Boots are what matters, and a good, recommended, boot fitter is a must. Ask around at the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 16th 2007, 4:58 am
Replies: 51
Views: 3,823
Posted By Robski

Re: OMG Devastated house sale fallen through

Oh my gosh, poor you, i am so sorry.

Why on earth would they pull out at this stage, they must have already spent money on surveys/solicitor etc?

Maybe they got it wrong and didnt get the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 16th 2007, 4:56 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,150
Posted By Robski

Re: Let me SCREAM please!

Oh poor you, you are definitely allowed to be stressed and cross. Hugs
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 15th 2007, 5:01 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,650
Posted By Robski

Re: 3 YEAR WAIT IS OVER!!!

Many congrats, and best wishes for the coming weeks.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 15th 2007, 10:49 am
Replies: 82
Views: 4,716
Posted By Robski

Re: Gone, my snowmobiles.

Oh Steve, i'm so sorry, thats so rotten.
Forum: Canada
Nov 14th 2007, 4:57 am
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By Robski

Re: Moved: Opening a Canadian bank account

I opened an account with my local RBC branch while on a recce.

They offer a non residents account, so the address on it was my UK one. THey were great, v.helpful, and i had a bank card within a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 14th 2007, 4:49 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,555
Posted By Robski

Re: Wooohoo...I passed

Hurrah, well done you, that is great news. Enjoy your celebrating. xx
Forum: Canada
Nov 13th 2007, 3:36 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 5,991
Posted By Robski

Re: Aarrgghh! I can't get any money out! please help

My bank here (RBC) cleared a UK £ cheque direclty into my account for me last month on the basis that they knew me - great service, i had expected a long wait for it to clear (and it was my UK tax...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 13th 2007, 3:23 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,062
Posted By Robski

Re: Whoo hoo, I am an author!

Wow, many congrats, that is so exciting for you. Well done !!!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 12th 2007, 4:04 am
Replies: 76
Views: 4,564
Posted By Robski

Re: Sky-TV

I trialled a slingbox last year (used to work for a tech analyst firm), you would need a lovely person in the UK with a spare TV/skybox you can control remotely. Seems a bit of a big ask to me.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 12th 2007, 4:02 am
Replies: 53
Views: 3,515
Posted By Robski

Re: How do you sleep at night???

Excellent re teh v.posh pillow. Hope that gives you a good nights sleep :rofl:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 11th 2007, 1:53 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 4,564
Posted By Robski

Re: Sky-TV

Nein
Forum: Canada
Nov 11th 2007, 12:13 pm
Replies: 167
Views: 13,062
Posted By Robski

Re: Oh My God!!!!!!!

Hey Charlie, best of luck for hubbys phone interview this week.

Fingers crossed for you all.
Forum: Canada
Nov 11th 2007, 11:39 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,023
Posted By Robski

Re: Long shot - Tracing old friend- Brian Rowlands

A good friends father lives in Trail (In fact my friend is there this weekend). Am happy to ask her to ask him , if that makes any sense.
Forum: Canada
Nov 11th 2007, 3:43 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,095
Posted By Robski

Re: Shipping our belongings through the post

There are some companies that specialise in shipping smaller amounts, ie not container loads, but individual boxes.

i think one of them is called Excess Baggage, have you thought of looking into...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 9th 2007, 2:05 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 591
Posted By Robski

Re: insurance

I beleive so yes, as you are no longer "resident" in the UK, then you need travel insurance.

Of course, if you needed treatment and went to the local A&E and gave, for example, your parents...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 9th 2007, 2:02 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 909
Posted By Robski

Re: 1000 posts !!!!! (I know I'm sad!)

Wee hee, congrats, hurrah, yippee






now go get a life :rofl:
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