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Forum: Canada
Jul 17th 2009, 5:54 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,817
Posted By Solarfish

Re: Why does everyone use abbreviations!!

FFS! It's just to avoid the profanity filters and bans isn't it ;)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 8th 2009, 6:14 am
Replies: 13
Views: 973
Posted By Solarfish

Re: Best bitter in Alberta?

If you're passing anywhere near Canmore then there is some good stuff at the Grizzly Paw (http://www.thegrizzlypaw.com/grizzly-paw-brewery-Beers). Not available anywhere else though.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 8th 2009, 6:10 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By Solarfish

Re: Oh no- washed ipod!

Another option, stick it in a bag of rice (uncooked) for a couple of days, it acts a bit like the silica gel. Has been known to work for wet mobile phones.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 17th 2009, 11:40 am
Replies: 76
Views: 4,161
Posted By Solarfish

Re: Coping with cats

We brought two cats with us, both had been used to being outside all day and inside at night. One was much more adventurous than the other outside though. When we got here we let them outside, but...
Forum: Canada
Jun 9th 2009, 2:50 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 19,380
Posted By Solarfish

Re: canmore - alberta whats it like?

Same as I did in the UK, work from home for my Global Employer :D Technically I moved from the UK office to the Canadian office, but as that is in Toronto and I am home based it makes no difference....
Forum: Canada
Jun 9th 2009, 10:33 am
Replies: 32
Views: 19,380
Posted By Solarfish

Re: canmore - alberta whats it like?

Well we think Canmore is wonderful, but there are certainly very few local jobs that would support the cost of living here. Certainly there are plenty of houses that are only holiday/investment...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 4th 2009, 1:58 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 2,117
Posted By Solarfish

Re: A bear in the neighbourhood!

Rubbish, seen bigger mice ;) Now this is a bear http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=533250
Forum: Canada
Jan 15th 2009, 10:58 am
Replies: 44
Views: 3,522
Posted By Solarfish

Re: new zoom?

A reasonable way to get some idea of this place is that if you are travelling from the UK to Vancouver, then as you hit the coast of Canada (Newfoundland) you are about half way!
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2009, 3:13 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,176
Posted By Solarfish

Re: Question for those that rented the house out

We told our mortgage company, they asked for no change in type of mortgage, no increase in interest and were happy to reduce the amount of insurance (also through them) to a level that reflected the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2009, 3:45 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 3,521
Posted By Solarfish

Re: What do you LIKE about Canada?

my back yard (http://www.solarfish.com/images/threesisters.jpg) and just about everything else too :)
Forum: Canada
Jan 6th 2009, 12:04 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Posted By Solarfish

Re: Intra Company Transfer Advice

Mine actually took about 7 weeks, but it was at a time (mid 2007) when there seemed to be significant delays for all processing. It was all very simple though and our PR application was automatically...
Forum: Canada
Jan 6th 2009, 9:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By Solarfish

Re: How long should I stay in calgary

We contacted the schools (most have email addresses on their websites) before we came out and booked some visits. Here in the Bow Valley (Canmore, Banff, Exshaw) there are no private schools so we...
Forum: Canada
Jan 6th 2009, 9:06 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,789
Posted By Solarfish

Re: Drivers License exchange in Alberta

I don't know the specific rules, but certainly there was no problem in my wife exchanging her license when she had a spousal work permit linked to my TWP. Is there any way your wife could get a...
Forum: Canada
Jan 5th 2009, 12:30 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,872
Posted By Solarfish

Re: Recommend a bank

Only tried RBC and have been happy with them. We managed to get a car from local Ford dealer with small deposit and zero percent finance through them within days of arriving.

RBC Credit card was...
Forum: Canada
Jan 5th 2009, 11:48 am
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By Solarfish

Re: How long should I stay in calgary

If you are interested in schools in any area then I would suggest you avoid school holidays for your trip! Also avoid start and end of term times as teachers are likely to be very busy and the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 16th 2008, 8:28 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,926
Posted By Solarfish

Re: English football in Calgary ??

So is Satanta rugby actually live now? I got it last year for the world cup and was really disappointed to be paying $15 per month and getting virtually no live games. I ended up having to pay...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2008, 7:59 am
Replies: 46
Views: 4,342
Posted By Solarfish

Re: No paid holiday for 1 year - is this normal ???

Yes it can be, but some employers are more generous.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 16th 2008, 7:55 am
Replies: 92
Views: 5,814
Posted By Solarfish

Re: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH - we leave tomorrow !!!

Only been here five minutes and complaining already, you should fit right in :p Can I suggest the price of cheese, availability of marmite and quantity of snow as good topics for the coming weeks :D ...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 16th 2008, 7:19 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,362
Posted By Solarfish

Re: The 11-plus - another quick maths/english test for you !

15 / 15 but I took my time and went and checked a few. I did pass the original many years ago but I think 10 minutes for these questions is a little generous, is the timing supposed to be...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 5th 2008, 8:32 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,103
Posted By Solarfish

Re: I need a HUGE favour from anyone in Calgary

I only got a Wii last Christmas by driving the hour in to Calgary and queing outside FS at 5 in the morning (24th in line 30 for sale). This year it is the Wii Fit I am trying to get and it seems...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 25th 2008, 4:11 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,104
Posted By Solarfish

Re: First casino this weekend - anyone done one?

From what I've heard the volunteer staff are pretty much shadowed in everything they do, the chip runners for example have a 'professional' walking with them everywhere. It really does seem like a...
Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2008, 12:41 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,099
Posted By Solarfish

Re: im i mad

You'll have to explain to them what is first, all taping and mudding here, nobody ever skims anything, just paint straight onto the dry wall (plaster board). Mind you it does seem that taping and...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 24th 2008, 12:30 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 2,104
Posted By Solarfish

Re: First casino this weekend - anyone done one?

Not done one, will do next year for the Speed Skating Club. From what I've heard be ready for 8 hours of extreme mind-numbing boredom that is rewarded by a truly ludicrous sum of money for the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 22nd 2008, 4:40 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,125
Posted By Solarfish

Re: Bears in Calgary

Looks like another opportunity for me to mention my thread (http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=533250) ;)
Forum: Canada
Oct 17th 2008, 6:32 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,062
Posted By Solarfish

Re: Poll: canada winter or summer

Winter, main reason we came here was for skiing/snowboarding. Only another month until the season starts again :thumbsup:
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