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Aug 22nd 2011, 9:53 am
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By Batfink

Re: Divorce and Citizenship

Thanks for the replies guys - I appreciate it...it's good to know that other people have been through the same kind of stuff and still made it :) Here's hoping - Feb can't come fast enough for me :)
Aug 19th 2011, 3:27 am
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By Batfink

Divorce and Citizenship

Hi All,

It's been a while since i last visited this site -i guess being happy and settling into my new home has taken all my time and focus :) Moving here has definately been the best thing that I...
Forum: Canada
Dec 10th 2009, 12:57 am
Replies: 74
Views: 6,531
Posted By Batfink

Re: Where's my snow?

Yup:p ALthough my first driving experience in 25cm of snow was....let's say....interesting!
Forum: Police
Dec 8th 2009, 1:50 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,360
Posted By Batfink

Re: Oz/Canada police

Tony,

If you PM me we can chat about this, as i have recently plunged from the UK police to Ottawa police.

(Mr Batfink)
Forum: Canada
Dec 4th 2009, 12:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By Batfink

Re: Redirecting UK mail

We didn't bother with getting mail re-directed when we came to Canada in Feb 2009. What we did do was to inform all relevant people / companies of a c/o address in th UK, which was my Dad's. He...
Forum: Canada
Nov 26th 2009, 12:27 am
Replies: 74
Views: 6,531
Posted By Batfink

Re: Where's my snow?

Can't wait!!! People say I will get sick of the stuff but can't see it myself!!!!

I've waited 33 years for a white christmas and Souvy tells me i may not get one again this year - i'm not...
Forum: Canada
Nov 25th 2009, 12:03 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 6,531
Posted By Batfink

Re: Where's my snow?

Me too Jericho! And yes it's my first winter - is it really that obvious....

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.......:p
Forum: Canada
Nov 25th 2009, 11:40 am
Replies: 74
Views: 6,531
Posted By Batfink

Where's my snow?

OK people - i need snow! Where's it gone and when is it coming back...?
Forum: Canada
Nov 22nd 2009, 7:24 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,125
Posted By Batfink

Re: Joining the Police...

Are you policing in the UK at the moment?
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2009, 2:59 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,376
Posted By Batfink

Re: Transferring UK Pension's

The UK Army pension can be transferred as I have done it previously when I left the Army to join the UK police in 2002. I got 8 years Pension for nearly 10 years Army service..

I have only...
Forum: Canada
Nov 16th 2009, 3:39 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,376
Posted By Batfink

Transferring UK Pension's

We (Me, Mrs and 2 sons) landed in Feb 09 from the UK and are both working with the kids settled etc etc. I have employment with the police service and my wife with an Optometrist. My question is...
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2009, 11:57 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By Batfink

Re: Find a job through Internet

Hi,

I moved to Ottawa back in Feb and initally struggled to find a job. However, I applied for one on Kijiji, was interviewed twice and started work last week!

Another good website is:...
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2009, 9:02 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,014
Posted By Batfink

Re: Bike Trailers

Hi,

I have a Schwinn 3rd wheel for my 5 year old - it's just like sitting on a proper bike but it is attached to the back of your bike. We cycled 31 miles the other day with him perched quite...
Jul 17th 2009, 8:56 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,567
Posted By Batfink

Re: Cycling from Kanata to Downtown Ottawa

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your replies! Have just returned from our trek - 2 hours each way and a total of 31.3 miles! Had a great day out - I am extremely knackered now, but 8 years old and 5 year...
Jul 17th 2009, 1:10 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,567
Posted By Batfink

Cycling from Kanata to Downtown Ottawa

Hi Guys,

Completely random question - but does anyone know how long it would take to cycle from Kanata to Downtown Ottawa on the cycle path? I'll have my 2 kids with me, the 5 year old on a 3rd...
Jul 6th 2009, 12:03 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 456
Posted By Batfink

Re: Any meet ups in Ottawa?

I'm in! Altho' seeing as I meet up with you most weeks I don't suppose it counts........:p
Jun 10th 2009, 5:19 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,546
Posted By Batfink

Re: Crazy Critter Competition

Looks kind of like a prairie dog (at least I think it does - i've only ever seen on in a zoo!)
May 29th 2009, 10:46 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By Batfink

Re: About being an idiot in Montreal

I did exactly the same thing with my phone number! I still get confused with 435 and 425 and when I try really hard to remember the right one - i end up getting it wrong! What can I say - I'm an...
Forum: Canada
May 19th 2009, 10:52 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,290
Posted By Batfink

Re: Jobs in Ottawa

Hi Clynnog,

It's absolutely my cup of tea - i'm off to look at the website now! Thanks for the info.

Mel
Forum: Canada
May 19th 2009, 8:28 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,290
Posted By Batfink

Re: Jobs in Ottawa

Hi

I've been here in Kanata since Feb 09 and I'm finding it really difficult to get an Admin type job! Am hanging in there tho' and keeping everything crossed - failing that there's always Tim...
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2009, 4:49 am
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By Batfink

Re: Our first experience of.............

Thanks everyone! It is certainly worth looking into other kinds of treatment places - altho' the nurse at the hospital did tell me that it was a good job we had come to hospital - that the walk in...
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2009, 3:53 am
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By Batfink

Our first experience of.............

THE CANADIAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, yesterday afternoon Rory (my lunatic 4 year old!) decided to run into the corner of the wall in our basement...
Forum: Canada
Mar 18th 2009, 1:00 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,379
Posted By Batfink

Re: Info on Ottawa

Hi,

We are in Beaverbrook, Kanata. It's one of the oldest areas in Kanata but I have to say that I love it here and have really settled! :D
Forum: Canada
Mar 17th 2009, 9:27 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,379
Posted By Batfink

Re: Info on Ottawa

Hi,

I recently moved to Kanata (6 weeks ago) and we absoutely love it! It is a really friendly area with loads of parks, pools and things to do. It has all the appeal of a city without being too...
Feb 27th 2009, 10:40 am
Replies: 143
Views: 7,066
Posted By Batfink

Re: Weird celebrity crushes...............

Simon Cowelll for me xxxxxxxxxxxx:wub:
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