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Forum: Canada
Feb 21st 2011, 5:16 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,551
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Running in Canada,Winnipeg

Not a runner/jogger myself but I see lots of them here in Winnipeg all year round - on snow or not & in very cold temps.

People also cycle all year round & we have one brave soul who commutes on...
Forum: Canada
Jun 12th 2010, 2:50 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,649
Posted By tobapaul

Re: England Shirts

I got 2 shirts from here http://www.kitsoccer.com/index.php?cPath=38_82 a few weeks ago for $73 (total for both including postage)

Only took 3 days for delivery & they look genuine :)
Forum: Canada
Jun 5th 2010, 3:59 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 7,246
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Winnipeg, or bust????

We've been here 5 years now & love it - we won't be moving away even if we win the lottery :D

I hate mossies & used to react really badly to them - here they have rarely stopped us doing anything...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 7th 2009, 11:27 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,968
Posted By tobapaul

Re: England v. Slovenia match on TV.

will the same link work for the Croatia game??
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 5th 2009, 5:04 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,968
Posted By tobapaul

Re: England v. Slovenia match on TV.

Cheers Oink - the wifes not pleased tho' :ohmy:
Forum: Canada
Mar 14th 2009, 4:16 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 739
Posted By tobapaul

Re: WINNIPEG,,, INFO REQUEST

I heard a quote on the radio the other week to the effect that " Winnipeg is hard place to move to but even harder to leave".

In other words people have to overcome the ill informed, negative view...
Forum: Canada
Mar 6th 2009, 4:07 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,320
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Best Indian in Winnipeg

we haven't yet found an indian restaurant in Winnipeg with food as tasty as an "english indian restaurant" :(
Maybe the restaurants here are more authentic? Our local has chefs direct from india...
Forum: Canada
Mar 5th 2009, 8:26 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Prepaid phone cards / calling card services

I get virtual cards from thephonecardstore.ca

pay about 1.8 cents/minute to UK
Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2009, 6:27 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,631
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Is there anything else apart from EI?

When I was on a TWP (spousal) I was able to claim EI.

No problem, claimed online, as long as you have worked long enough you should qualify.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 30th 2009, 3:16 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Graboid

the only graboids I know are in the movie Tremors - strange underground creatures that are killing people :(
Forum: Canada
Jan 21st 2009, 9:26 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 5,134
Posted By tobapaul

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO

My wife declared that she was bringing in Tesco's instant gravy powder when she returned into Ottawa last May - it was confiscated :(
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2009, 10:22 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Will we need health insurance????

If your coming to wonderful Manitoba you will get health coverage as soon as you get your social insurance number :D
Forum: Canada
Jan 15th 2009, 1:49 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 12,342
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Chiropody jobs in ontario

You may not need to take any test :) New Labour Mobility rules are coming in see article http://www.thespec.com/article/404773

My understanding is that as UK qualified Podiatrists meet the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2009, 5:55 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,376
Posted By tobapaul

Re: High schools help please!!

Our experience was the same as Yes-can-do
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 29th 2008, 12:35 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Neil Young playing in Halifax

I saw Neil in Winnipeg last month - he was absolutely brilliant :thumbsup: Would love to see him again
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 26th 2008, 1:28 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 11,594
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Dry sump pump pit

Thanks to all for your replies - our minds are now eased over this worry.

We will now have to find something else to worry about ;) (canker worms / mosquitos etc).

Cheers
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 16th 2008, 4:20 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 11,594
Posted By tobapaul

Dry sump pump pit

Hi,

Hopefully someone can put our minds at rest - our worry is our sump pump pit is completely dry ;)

We live in a property constructed in 1985 in the south end of Winnipeg and despite the...
Forum: Canada
Jun 8th 2008, 10:22 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,172
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Ford Escape users comments

wife has had the same car (even same colour) since we arrived 3 years ago.

How many visitors are you expecting at a time? It is only a five seater (and will be cosy in the back with three adults)...
Forum: Canada
Mar 22nd 2008, 3:37 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 12,616
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Can you get Marmite in Canada?

Yes - had some on toast this morning:D Real Canadian Superstore in Winnipeg sells it.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 7th 2008, 11:47 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 3,445
Posted By tobapaul

Re: FAMOUS CANADIAN INVENTIONS

4. Insulin
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 7th 2008, 11:07 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 5,777
Posted By tobapaul

Re: FAMOUS CANADIANS

Canadians also known in the UK include:-

Jim Carey
Keanu Reeves
Mike Myers
Matthew Perry
Pamela Anderson
Greg Rudzeski (?)
Owen Hargreaves
Conrad Black (!!!)
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2008, 10:29 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,686
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Winnipeg this year

seems like thing have changed somewhat since we were at holiday towers (march - may 2005)! good thing is it is easy in & easy out so if you can find somewhere better you are not tied into anything...
Forum: Canada
Feb 25th 2008, 12:58 am
Replies: 23
Views: 12,108
Posted By tobapaul

Re: uk motorbike licence

no problem in manitoba - they added motorbike to my licence with no test requirement.
Forum: Canada
Feb 19th 2008, 7:15 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,310
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Coping with mother's tantrums

My Mum was unsure when we left for Canada, but after a few visits she now sees it as being the best thing for her children & grandchildren.
As a parent I want my children to live their own life &...
Forum: Canada
Feb 16th 2008, 11:32 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,686
Posted By tobapaul

Re: Winnipeg this year

We purchased a house in the south of Winnipeg (near the University of Mb) and absolutely love it here - have absolutely no intention of returning to UK or even moving elsewhere in Canada (only had 3...
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