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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 21st 2012, 9:45 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,155
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Lamb Shanks

Here in BC they are available at Pricesmart / Save on - in the freezer dept.
Forum: Canada
Mar 22nd 2012, 5:40 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,971
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Expense of Move to Canada (as new PR) - Tax Deductible?

Not sure if I slipped through the net then, but my expenses were tax deductible (or should I say my accountant claimed them and no-one questioned it!)
Forum: Canada
Mar 21st 2012, 1:47 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,048
Posted By minimeeze

Re: How important are landing papers once landed?

I have a weekend trip to Seattle arranged on the 31st March. As I don't have my PR card or any of my original immigration papers it isn't looking good :frown: I called the CBSA today and was told...
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2012, 3:37 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,048
Posted By minimeeze

Re: How important are landing papers once landed?

Thanks so much for this invaluable piece of information - you have just saved me a wasted journey!
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2012, 2:41 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,048
Posted By minimeeze

How important are landing papers once landed?

As per title.....mine, erm, got accidentally shredded :o

The problem I'm facing is that back in November, my purse got stolen from the clinic I work in. In it was my Canadian driver's license, PR...
Forum: Canada
Feb 13th 2012, 3:53 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,475
Posted By minimeeze

Re: The importance of a PR Card

It takes forever! My PR card was stolen (along with my purse and the rest of my ID) in November. It took 4 weeks for them to send me the relevant paperwork that they have to mail to you. I applied...
Forum: Canada
Jan 28th 2012, 5:15 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,378
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Family gift (cash) - tax implications

We had a similar thing last year when OH's mum sent us money to help with our house purchase. No tax paid (and we did discuss it with our accountant beforehand).
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 27th 2012, 1:07 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,290
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Washing detergent.

Another vote for ECOS here! It's about $15 for a huge container of the stuff and smells lovely. The great thing for me (and my stupid over sensitive skin) is that I don't find it causes me any...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 27th 2012, 1:04 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,635
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Post Christmas e-book/Kindle question

I LOVE my Kindle :wub: I have the 'mini' one too. I've read a few of the free books that I could find (that weren't porn or religion). My mum sent me over a CD of about 1500 titles from the UK...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 25th 2012, 7:35 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,257
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Call The Midwife

Not seen it but I'm sure I have read a very similar sounding book!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 14th 2012, 2:30 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,152
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Mail in rebate rant

Have never had a problem with any mail in rebates, and always got the cheque from the companies. Have had a Kitchenaid one, four Samsung ones and am currently waiting for a Roger's one.
Forum: Canada
Jan 9th 2012, 12:40 pm
Replies: 71
Views: 10,709
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Has anyone moved to Canada without ever visiting before?

We came here 3 years ago, having never visited before (unless you count my time I spent here sitting an exam part way through the immigration process). There are just the two of us (no kids involved)...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 24th 2011, 3:58 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,944
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Who is working today - or over the Christmas weekend?

Well, I'm working the whole of the christmas period - my next day off is Jan 1st. I guess babies won't wait - inconsiderate little buggers :rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 15th 2011, 12:02 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 9,694
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Anyone in Chilliwack?

I was told that Chilliwack is the first main transit stop for people travelling in from the Kamloops / Kelowna areas, and that many people will catch the bus into Chilliwack for the sole reason of...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 14th 2011, 1:20 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 9,694
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Anyone in Chilliwack?

The attraction of the mountain for us was definitely the view. Plus the fact is it so quiet up here.
The main heating fuel is generally a gas powered furnace or gas fire.
There are a few little...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 13th 2011, 4:58 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 9,694
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Anyone in Chilliwack?

Welcome to the forum :) I guess it depends what type of home you are looking for, whether you want to build yourself, or want an existing home with land etc. Chilliwack Mountain is worth a look -...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 13th 2011, 4:50 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 4,047
Posted By minimeeze

Re: 49 year old and madly into heavy metal, thrash and classic rock

Nothing wrong with liking heavy metal - even if it's something that others would consider unusual. Most of my professional colleagues listen to country or plinky plonky stuff - I have Pantera &...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 9th 2011, 3:09 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,110
Posted By minimeeze

Re: What smelly tree is in your car .........

I have the Cherry one, although I have to hide it everytime my friend is in the car as she can't stand the smell. In the UK I used to like the green ones, but the green ones here don't smell the same...
Forum: Canada
Dec 8th 2011, 1:47 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,494
Posted By minimeeze

Re: READ THIS RIGHT NOW

I would love to be able to donate to every charity that asked me for money, but it's just not feasible. I am sponsoring a family (as I do every year) through the local food bank over the Christmas...
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2011, 6:58 am
Replies: 81
Views: 7,342
Posted By minimeeze

Re: SNOWING in Abbotsford!!!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2011, 1:53 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 6,160
Posted By minimeeze

Re: If You Like UK Cadbury Chocolate

Helcat, there is a garage (or gas station if you prefer :) ) in Abbotsford that sells absolutely LOADS of English stuff. They certainly know how to charge for it though! Not sure if they sell Galaxy,...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2011, 5:23 am
Replies: 81
Views: 7,342
Posted By minimeeze

Re: SNOWING in Abbotsford!!!

I am NOT excited to see the snow. I'm on call 24/7 and live up a mountain.....



always reminds me of the snow shoveller story:

Diary of a snow shoveler, probable location - North East
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 9th 2011, 2:03 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Posted By minimeeze

Re: BCPNP APPROVAL

Congratulations!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 7th 2011, 2:53 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 5,641
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Deodorant

I always used spray stuff back in the UK, but as you can't get here it here, I switched to roll on. I tried the speed sticks and they just gave me a horrible rash. I get Soft & Gentle roll on...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 3rd 2011, 1:09 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,638
Posted By minimeeze

Re: Going to the UK, what would you bring back???

Congratulations on the arrival of Rosie :thumbsup:
I've just been back and in my suitcase on my return trip was:
LOTS of nice lingerie
LOTS of stuff from Debenhams
Thorntons chocolates
Branston...
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