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Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 29th 2008, 8:19 am
Replies: 2
Views: 943
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Dog Kennels in East of Calgary

I'm currently in Med Hat, AB and am looking for kennels for our dog for when we go back to the UK in July. Has anyone got any recommendations? We'd happily look at anywhere between Calgary and Med...
Forum: Canada
May 21st 2008, 8:11 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,930
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Multi region DVD

As most of the others have said you should be able to find an unlock code on the internet.
That said this tends to be for the cheaper makes as they tend not to spend the money on encryption to stop...
Forum: Canada
May 19th 2008, 10:05 am
Replies: 71
Views: 17,527
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Renting out UK property on existing mortgage?

Hope this helps.
Forum: Canada
Apr 21st 2008, 1:14 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 776
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Zoom Discount still valid

Thanks a million, I've just been looking for a flight to get back to the UK for a funeral, almost hit the 'go' button and thought I'd just check BE for any codes, and voila!!! $80 in my...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 15th 2008, 3:24 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,736
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Cars

I'm insured with Thomson Fisher here in Med Hat and they accepted our UK driving history.

http://www.thomsenfisher.com/

Hope this helps!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 14th 2008, 4:46 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,736
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Cars

The CVT is fairly pedestrian when you set off and is fairly noisy. That said once you get up to speed it quietens down and is fairly comfortable to drive. Over taking requires a bit of forward...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 13th 2008, 4:30 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,736
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Cars

We came over here in July and bought a new Jeep Patriot albeit we have the 2.4l petrol. At the time they didn't sell the diesel and when we asked about the diesel in the UK models we were told that...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 11th 2008, 11:01 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,253
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Attention!! Alberta hockey fans!

Have you tried looking at this:

http://battleoftheborder.ca/

They're playing one of the games at my local arena (100m from my house!) so figured it may be worth a look.
Obviously not the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 9th 2008, 5:35 am
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Medicine Hat Stampede

Hi Andrea,

We've been here since July now and are loving every minute of it. When we first got here we were living in Medicine Hat but we have since moved closer to work and we are now about 1/2...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 19th 2007, 10:21 am
Replies: 813
Views: 56,387
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: What you can't get in Canada

Just been looking through this thread and all the talk of marmite has been too much of a temptation.
Leaving work now for marmite on toast and a cup of Yorkshire tea (thanks to the in-laws) mmmmmm....
Forum: Canada
Oct 15th 2007, 10:55 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,562
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Military Reserves

I've heard that you can, but there are a few differences between joining the Canadian Army as opposed to the Australian or NZ. From what I understand you can apply to the Aussies/Kiwis whilst still...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 27th 2007, 7:56 am
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Medicine Hat Stampede

Is anybody going to this and if so fancy meeting up?
We went last night and saw Emerson Drive, I didn't have a clue who they were but it was a good laugh and a great first proper night out since...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 27th 2007, 7:52 am
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Finally Arrived!!

Yup we're now baking in 35 degrees in Med Hat and loving every second. Wife has settled into her job, I haven't a clue what I'm meant to be doing in mine so all is good!:thumbsup:
Going to Calgary...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 12th 2007, 3:52 am
Replies: 40
Views: 24,237
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Beer and clamato?

Sorry, not yet in canada but what is Poutine? Isn't that really weird stuff you guys put on chips, sorry fries? A bit like gravy but not as tasty?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 12th 2007, 3:37 am
Replies: 40
Views: 24,237
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Beer and clamato?

So other than beer with tomato juice and clam gunk, what other Canadian delicacies are there?:)
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2007, 9:53 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,583
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Indian Take Away in Canada

Try Madhur Jaffreys Ultimate Curry Bible, really easy recipes and taste fantastic!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 10th 2007, 9:21 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 3,556
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Any Lethbridge people fancy a meet up?

I'm arriving in Medicine Hat on Tuesday 17th!!! How far is it to Lethbridge? I did the trip a few years ago but can't remember how long it took, 1 1/2 hrs seems to ring a bell. Would be good to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 10th 2007, 9:14 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 24,237
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Beer and clamato?

Just been told (by a Canadian) that I have to have one of these when I come over. Personally I think she's talking out of her backside as they sound hideous but she swears by it.
I'm pretty sure...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 10th 2007, 9:05 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,641
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: A good curry

I'm coming across on Monday and have just posted myself a load of spices that I bought in the UK, also bought Madhur Jaffrey's Ultimate Curry Bible.

By no means a master chef but the recipes are...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 10th 2007, 8:42 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Calgary cars

I'm in a similar boat although we've got one car sorted already I'm looking for another one. Budget will be around C$15-20000 but will shop around when I get there. Fortunately I can borrow a work...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 10th 2007, 8:23 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By BATUSVirgin

5 Days to go! (Not that I'm counting or anything)

Yup 5 days to go until we fly over. Can't wait.

Wedding has now been and gone (great day but had rain throughout which was a pain), quick break in France was too quick but great -recommend...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 22nd 2007, 12:07 am
Replies: 68
Views: 4,452
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Re: Slightly controversial? Possibly. Harsh but fair? Yes.

Thats because of the very high rate of child abuse in those areas, thought that cutting out the booze and porn maybe a step in the right direction.

Not saying I agree or disagree (fence is quite...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 21st 2007, 10:40 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 4,452
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Slightly controversial? Possibly. Harsh but fair? Yes.

Another e-mail I got sent today, this time about Australia and PM Howards view on immigration.
Just to clarify I'm not some BNP loony but there's a lot of sense in what he says. Will we ever see it...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 20th 2007, 10:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By BATUSVirgin

Sorry, another car related question!!

I've narrowed down my choice of car to buy when I come over in a few weeks but my last concern is the depreciation rates on some of my potential choices. Do Canadian car magazines have depreciation...
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