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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 2nd 2008, 8:54 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 805
Posted By englishrose

Re: Cleaning BBQ to take back to UK

hi ,we brought ours back.we just gave it a thorough clean with baking soda.when we got it back here,my OH just had to change the fitting in order to accomodate the uk gas bottle.no problems,id bring...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 26th 2008, 6:22 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,892
Posted By englishrose

Re: NHS... Thank god for them!

glad you are on the mend.

its not that bad at all is it....just the press again knocking everything, and a few who moan cos they havent experienced health care anywhere else .

my son is having...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 13th 2008, 7:45 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 9,980
Posted By englishrose

Re: 4 years in Canada and going Home....my reflections

good luck on your move home.i understand entirely where you are coming form with your experience.
yes its laughable,the "laid back" image is a joke,you are right ,its another way of saying how lazy...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 13th 2008, 7:36 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,155
Posted By englishrose

Re: Highly Scientific Survey

loved Queen and still do,Meatloaf,David Bowie,Adam and the Ants,Spandau Ballet,Ultravox,Pat benatar,Bruce Springsteen,Cyndi lauper.

you must be bored !!! lol
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 2nd 2008, 11:43 am
Replies: 91
Views: 9,556
Posted By englishrose

Re: How soon after migrating did you decide that it wasn't for you.

good for you !! just tell them that youve had a long holiday and now want to come home !!!
we had the "wait another 18mths and get citizenship" thing,
WHY??? its not like we'd ever want to live...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 2nd 2008, 11:40 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
Posted By englishrose

Re: low moment..

i completely understand you.we left a beautiful house in england to move to a massive ,beautiful house in canada,only to come back here and rent for 8mths in a house we hate,in an area we love.
we...
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2008, 9:57 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By englishrose

Re: All our worldly goods....

just remember that it will be a group of different,hopefully more careful , men that deliver and unpack for you on the other side ! try not to worry:)
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 30th 2008, 9:24 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 15,596
Posted By englishrose

Re: Anyone Moved Back to the UK and regretted it?

yes,we lived 20mins south of calgary,i avoided the deerfoot like the plague,absolutely manic drivers on a bumpy ,potholed filled road.

no wonder all the cars are wrecks !

aswell as not having...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 30th 2008, 7:06 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 15,596
Posted By englishrose

Re: Anyone Moved Back to the UK and regretted it?

hope you arent going to toronto as the traffic's worse there than anywhere over here
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 30th 2008, 6:56 am
Replies: 69
Views: 5,915
Posted By englishrose

Re: Where is left in the UK thats nice to live

makes my one line answer look a bit piddly:o
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 29th 2008, 7:51 pm
Replies: 132
Views: 13,583
Posted By englishrose

Re: 10 Years in Canada and yearning for the UK

yes ,we couldnt believe the rip off mobile phone saga,having to pay if someone calls YOU !! plus in AB there just wasnt any choice in suppliers.same with the tv channels.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 29th 2008, 5:25 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 5,915
Posted By englishrose

Re: Where is left in the UK thats nice to live

north yorkshire ie harrogate/knaresborough/skipton
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 27th 2008, 7:27 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,357
Posted By englishrose

Re: Recent returnees: how was your 1st winter back home?

true,minus 15 in canada is better than plus 4 here !!
its just that you cant get out for a walk when its treacherous ice
Forum: USA
Apr 27th 2008, 7:48 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,626
Posted By englishrose

Re: Is Anyone Else Conflicted?

what a great post ! sounds like you have the best of both worlds if you enjoy where you are but can afford to come home.
im sure one day it will all become clear on where you want to spend/end your...
Forum: USA
Apr 25th 2008, 1:48 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,626
Posted By englishrose

Re: Is Anyone Else Conflicted?

where do you live?

sounds like you;re in the wrong place if you arent happy with anything.
:(
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 25th 2008, 1:44 pm
Replies: 132
Views: 13,583
Posted By englishrose

Re: 10 Years in Canada and yearning for the UK

mths for a drs appointment??? dont know where you live but we get in the same or next day.

food is still cheaper than in canada and plenty more choice.

so what if polish people live here,they...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 25th 2008, 1:35 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 15,596
Posted By englishrose

Re: Anyone Moved Back to the UK and regretted it?

no,we have no regrets whatsoever.
no probs with traffic either,depends where you live.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 24th 2008, 8:31 am
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By englishrose

Re: Namby Pamby Rain Dodgers

plus you'd get drips down your back.

almost as bad as the umbrella hats you used to get !
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 24th 2008, 8:16 am
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By englishrose

Re: Namby Pamby Rain Dodgers

it'd feel like being a baby all over again ,under the rain cover of a pram !!!
think i'd rather get soaked to the skin !
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 23rd 2008, 8:20 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Posted By englishrose

Re: Nice Quotes To Share ?

HEAR HEAR !!!!!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 22nd 2008, 12:17 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Posted By englishrose

Re: Nice Quotes To Share ?

dont know who said these but i like them

"the hand that rocks the cradle,also rocks the boat"


"women hold up half the sky"
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 22nd 2008, 12:08 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Posted By englishrose

Re: Nice Quotes To Share ?

"A man complained he didnt have any shoes,
until he met a man with no feet".

thats a good one for those not happy with their lot
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 21st 2008, 7:32 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,357
Posted By englishrose

Re: Recent returnees: how was your 1st winter back home?

After a winter of minus 45 in canada it was a doddle here ! We still got out hiking and this last weekend we even camped for 2 nights in the lake district.Yes ,it was freezing and the kids were...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 31st 2008, 10:16 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By englishrose

Re: Just wanted you to know....

i like the tea and cakes in Dorset part, it sounds like you are in a Famous Five novel !!! you'll be drinking lashings of ginger beer next !
this weather makes all the difference doesnt it:D good to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 28th 2008, 9:02 am
Replies: 10
Views: 730
Posted By englishrose

Re: House selling dilemma..........

go with the second one. why use someone who rips you off?
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