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Forum: Canniversary
Jun 25th 2012, 4:30 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,275
Posted By simon876

Our First Canada Day as Citizens

Canada Day approaches and we are gearing up for celebration. We have lived here since 6th October 2007 and became citizens on 23rd November 2011.
This is a our first proper chance to fly the flag...
Forum: Canada
Oct 25th 2011, 12:18 am
Replies: 115
Views: 8,633
Posted By simon876

Re: What car to get

You also need to watch out for the driver immediately in front of the car behind you AND the driver immediately behind the car in front. :blink: :confused:
Forum: Canada
Oct 25th 2011, 12:16 am
Replies: 115
Views: 8,633
Posted By simon876

Re: What car to get

... and don't forget to scrape the letterbox-sized viewing area on your windscreen... :banghead:
Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2011, 8:35 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,155
Posted By simon876

Re: PR Medical

Oh, and another thing ...

The Doctor said, "I just want to take your temperature by putting my thermometer in your belly button."

Startled, I said, "Doctor, that's not my belly button!"
...
Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2011, 8:28 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 996
Posted By simon876

Re: Ontario Driving Licence

Us too. We simply traded our old UK licences in for shiny new Ontario G licences.

It was our first Canadian photo ID. :)
Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2011, 8:20 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 8,633
Posted By simon876

Re: What car to get

Agreed. :thumbup:

We drive a 2006 VW Jetta TDi (Manual transmission). We swap our alloys for winter tyres and steel rims and drive around happily in London, Ontario all winter. Even when Mother...
Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2011, 8:02 pm
Replies: 175
Views: 41,056
Posted By simon876

Re: Help I hate it here!!!

[quote=RRhodes;9683481]... (my PR visa was running out so decided it was now or never to give it a try) ... quote]

Do the words "A Wing And A Prayer" rings any bells? :confused:
Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2011, 7:57 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,155
Posted By simon876

Re: PR Medical

Deny everything Baldrick! (Just kidding).

I recall that when we went for our medicals, the Doctor seemed more interested in checking on the inside of our arms - I honestly think she was looking...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 24th 2011, 7:15 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,244
Posted By simon876

Re: LOL Rick Mercer!

I think the problem is irony. In Canada, irony is often believed to be a bit like goldy or silvery. :p Either way, it's higly valuable but often wasted. :D

For best effect, tell jokes with a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 24th 2011, 6:14 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,244
Posted By simon876

Re: LOL Rick Mercer!

I agree! I also think he would thrive on a Canadian version of "Mock The Week". :thumbup:

We saw Rick Mercer live in London, ON. He only used the 'F' word once and was a lot closer to the mark...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 20th 2011, 3:52 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By simon876

Re: Citizenship Tests

Wow. As it turns out, we would all be able to provide the required evidence but I can see how it would present a challenge to others.

Of those sitting the test on Monday, we were the only ones...
Forum: Canada
Oct 18th 2011, 12:58 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,844
Posted By simon876

Re: Missing home

Fabulous! I love it when gender assumptions backfire. :rofl:
Forum: Canada
Oct 17th 2011, 10:47 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,844
Posted By simon876

Re: Missing home

I guess we all come here for our own reasons. Our attitude always has been: "Home is where we live."

When we arrived, we vowed never to miss anything or gripe about how much better things are in...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 17th 2011, 10:09 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 941
Posted By simon876

Re: Calling Golfers - Course GPS

I am shocked. :eek:

I thought that they worked hard on developing those 'big man' physiques.

And since when has golf been a verb? "Do you golf?" I get asked. :lol:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 17th 2011, 10:02 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,697
Posted By simon876

Re: Getting the wobbles!

Say goodbye to friends, you say?

I knew there was something we missed. :blink:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 17th 2011, 9:58 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,922
Posted By simon876

Re: The S word

No, but a friend of mine in Parry Sound said they had flurries last week.

Fun, fun, fun - eh? :eek:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 17th 2011, 9:57 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,991
Posted By simon876

Re: Best gift ever?

A carbon fibre Trek Madone 5.1 road bike (sad but true). 2010 - 7500 Km, 2011 - 5500 Km. Botty still fine. :rofl:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 17th 2011, 9:54 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 941
Posted By simon876

Re: Calling Golfers - Course GPS

Agreed. I thought it was just a case of taking your stick and a little ball for a walk. :p
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 17th 2011, 9:51 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,244
Posted By simon876

Re: LOL Rick Mercer!

Sadly, Rick Mercer is about the closest we get to political satire. Don't get me wrong, he is very funny but sometimes lacks the biting and downright direct approach by many British comedians. They...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 17th 2011, 9:45 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 973
Posted By simon876

Re: I really need some help please..

I expect that you have already tried, but you could seek the advice of a Canadian immigration lawyer. :)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 17th 2011, 9:42 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,385
Posted By simon876

Re: moving to canada

It will feel like a very long haul, but it is worth it in the end. We waited nearly three years under the previous skilled worker category (no specific job offer) and finally got in.
We are now in...
Forum: Canada
Oct 17th 2011, 9:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 828
Posted By simon876

Re: Recommend a Financial Adviser, please

Hi,

We used (and still do) an advisor from Investors Group. His name is Peter Martin and he has been very helpful. If you are interested, I can PM his contact information. :thumbup:
Forum: Canniversary
Oct 17th 2011, 9:26 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,955
Posted By simon876

Re: 5 years already

Well done Eddie. :thumbsup:

We just passed out 4th Canniversary and today wrote our Citizenship Test. :eek:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 17th 2011, 9:19 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By simon876

Re: Citizenship Tests

Thankfully, NO ;)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 17th 2011, 7:58 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By simon876

Citizenship Tests

I know it has been absolutely ages since I posted on here (don't nag) :p but after a while, life goes on and what with the Moose droppings and beaver tails it can all get a bit hectic.

Today, we...
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