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Forum: Canada
May 26th 2008, 5:54 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,753
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Is it time to give up the "dream"?

If you want it enough you need to stick with it. What is it you are coming to Canada for? I gave up stability and 18 years with a company in the UK and came with no job at the age of 45. The job I...
Forum: Canada
May 7th 2008, 3:23 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,858
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Hiya - Just found this site and now worried

I guess you'll pick up from the threads the options in terms of trying to get here quicker like securing a job but if you want to chnage to something outside of your career to date that might be...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 5th 2008, 11:28 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,667
Posted By MCrocker

Re: How GREEN is CANADA?

Not green at all. apart from the cars mentioned already, have you heard of oil sands? Not good for ducks (or at least the 500 that landed in the waste last week).

It was probably one of the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 5th 2008, 11:22 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,500
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Okotoks bound

Hi!

We've been in Okotoks for a couple of years but my kids are a little older with eldest son all grown up and off married to some girl from BC (although still living in Okotoks). My daughter is...
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2008, 10:58 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,242
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Hyundai Santa Fe

I have the leather interior and this is great especially the heated seats in winter. Like I said, doing around 700kms each week with client visits etc. I have found it probably the most comfortable...
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2008, 4:03 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,242
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Hyundai Santa Fe

Had one for two years now doing the daily commute into Calgary (100 kms per day) and it does most things really well. I find it comfortable and with AWD, sure footed in the poorer weather.

Not...
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2008, 5:37 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,307
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Interesting Wage Stats. for Canada

So worthless that when I completed mine I got a 20% pay rise.....:p
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2008, 5:13 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,307
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Interesting Wage Stats. for Canada

Those statistics don't hold true for Alberta where wages continue to be paid well beyond reasonableness due to the shortage of workers
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2008, 5:08 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,285
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Your opinions please, regarding house sale

I too find that the kids here play out all over the place (not in the winter...) and it doesn't bother me like it did in the UK. I've never analyzed why, perhaps I'm just more relaxed since living...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2008, 7:13 am
Replies: 54
Views: 5,278
Posted By MCrocker

Re: How many of you have......

We had been to Canada and visited Vancouver as that is where we thought we would move to. However, we ended up in Calgary in the end and we had never been there - it was more affordable!

We miss...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2008, 3:55 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,367
Posted By MCrocker

Re: When did it dawn you had emigrated?

When we started thinking in dollars and the savings began to deteriorate. As soon as you get into the work routine I think the vacation mindset goes away.

Another turning point was landing back...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2008, 3:51 am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,908
Posted By MCrocker

Re: How frequent are family visits?

OH's parents have come each year and last year came twice. They are over again next week for 2.5 weeks (I'll be working.....). My brother has been over and I have my mum and eldest sister coming...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2008, 8:33 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,719
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Moving to Calgary!

I have to drink beer and have fun....nobody told me this! I'd better start making up for lost time:lol:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 30th 2008, 8:32 am
Replies: 54
Views: 2,672
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Where did your name come from?

Fair enough and sorry that your other team (Barcelona) didn't make it to the final.....:p:sneaky:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 30th 2008, 8:26 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,180
Posted By MCrocker

Re: where to live in calgary??

I drive in from Okotoks each so would agree with OP that you won't do it in under 30 minutes. I got to 11th Avenue in 45 this morning but in winter it has taken me twice as long. I've done the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2008, 8:21 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,185
Posted By MCrocker

Re: advice needed

Sorry, didn't mean to confuse but I am a PR so my wages stay with me here in Canada (after Revenue Canada has had their share)
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2008, 2:52 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,185
Posted By MCrocker

Re: advice needed

I am glad you like it there and each to his own.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 29th 2008, 10:45 am
Replies: 77
Views: 4,886
Posted By MCrocker

Re: What's with Tim Hortons?

...and incinerate your lips in the process:lol:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 29th 2008, 10:20 am
Replies: 77
Views: 4,886
Posted By MCrocker

Re: What's with Tim Hortons?

..because I am a gentleman:o
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 29th 2008, 10:09 am
Replies: 77
Views: 4,886
Posted By MCrocker

Re: What's with Tim Hortons?

In that case I concede graciously.....:)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 29th 2008, 9:54 am
Replies: 20,767
Views: 670,086
Posted By MCrocker

Re: The Canada "3 word post" thread.

thread still going?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 29th 2008, 9:53 am
Replies: 77
Views: 4,886
Posted By MCrocker

Re: What's with Tim Hortons?

In your opinion........:unsure:
Forum: Canada
Apr 29th 2008, 9:50 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,185
Posted By MCrocker

Re: advice needed

Fort Mac is......a little bit different. I have stayed in a couple of camps for short periods whilst working with some O & G clients. They are mostly ok but they are not hotels and accomodation is...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 29th 2008, 9:40 am
Replies: 54
Views: 2,672
Posted By MCrocker

Re: Where did your name come from?

My mum and dad gave it to me.....;)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 29th 2008, 9:39 am
Replies: 77
Views: 4,886
Posted By MCrocker

Re: What's with Tim Hortons?

You might say that, I couldn't possibly comment.......:sneaky::lol:
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