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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 8th 2016, 4:44 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,624
Posted By emmabell

Re: Thought from UK- tonic water

for those on Vancouver Island, Thrifties has diet tonic in cans, and also the big bottles. Cheers
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 5th 2015, 4:37 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 6,331
Posted By emmabell

Re: How cold is it?

6 degrees here in Nanaimo (Vancouver Island) today. I even turned the heating down;)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 5th 2015, 4:26 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 13,007
Posted By emmabell

Re: Bramley cooking apples

I got some at our local farmers market although they were quite expensive. I have saved the pips but don't think I will have much success, they take years to grow. The lady at the farmers market...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 15th 2014, 11:07 am
Replies: 1,167
Views: 282,135
Posted By emmabell

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Finally got our letter for the citizenship ceremony, 12 August. We had our interview in December 2013 (over 55 so didn't have to take the test). They said it would be a few months but in fact has...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 29th 2013, 6:15 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Posted By emmabell

Re: applied for citizenship but PR expires soon

Ours have run out and have applied to renew even though our citizenship application has been in since 2012, we both have elderly relatives in uk and did not want to chance it.
Sods law that have an...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 19th 2013, 12:14 pm
Replies: 1,167
Views: 282,135
Posted By emmabell

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Just received a letter today for 'notice to appear -verification of identity documents'
Our applications were sent Feb 2012, acknowledgement March 2012 and started processing December 2012....
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 3rd 2013, 12:57 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 4,788
Posted By emmabell

Re: What's the latest book you've read??

Just finished 'The Girl who kicked the Hornet's Nest', last of the 3 by Stieg Larsson. Couldnt put them down.
Now on to Inspector Banks Investigates - collection of 3 Peter Robinson novels in one.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 3rd 2013, 12:48 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,711
Posted By emmabell

Re: Marks and Spencer

I ordered myself a dressing gown (per una) was about 20 quid with free shipping, had to pay just over $20 when it was delivered. Tax and handling fees. Wont do that again in a hurry:thumbdown:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 14th 2013, 1:06 pm
Replies: 1,167
Views: 282,135
Posted By emmabell

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Application sent Feb 2012
Acknowledgement March 2012
Started Processing 12/12/12*
*Just looked up on the web site and found the started processing date is now on there.

Over 55 so will keep you...
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 22nd 2013, 4:44 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,155
Posted By emmabell

Re: The ex-long distance commuter

Wow what a story, must of been really hard for you.
What a great family you have to cope all that time without you, well done to you all.
We really love the island and are lucky enough to have a...
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 22nd 2013, 4:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,441
Posted By emmabell

Re: 4 years today!

Congratulations on your 4th year and well done especially doing it on your own. Our 4th was last August and we also applied for citizenship last March, so still watching this space.
We are on the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 15th 2013, 12:00 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 26,586
Posted By emmabell

Re: What food stuff do you miss

I always bring back a big wheel of cheese, either a cheddar or 'Lancashire', as a decent cheddar is expensive. Has to be declared though. Magnum PI will get you some Blackpool rock if you want when...
Forum: Canada
Feb 22nd 2012, 6:31 am
Replies: 88
Views: 13,895
Posted By emmabell

Re: Worried sick. Is 53 too old to start a new life in Canada?

I go over once a year at the moment as we still have 2 houses unsold, one of which my son lives in. He will never stop being my baby even at 27.
I usually go once we have finished our winter job at...
Forum: Canada
Feb 21st 2012, 9:16 am
Replies: 88
Views: 13,895
Posted By emmabell

Re: Worried sick. Is 53 too old to start a new life in Canada?

I was 53 when we came here 3yrs ago, also left my family behind. First year was little bit homesick, mostly for my family.
We are both retired so not easy to meet people like you would if working or...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 7th 2011, 1:01 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,926
Posted By emmabell

Re: Misty Windows....

Washing up liquid on a cloth. Wipe the windows with it, usually stops them steaming up.
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2011, 12:41 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,348
Posted By emmabell

Re: Selling before moving?

I would think you would need to look at how the houses are selling in your area, we have 2 houses, still for sale and been here 3 years now. Have dropped the price on both quite a lot, but nothing...
Forum: Canniversary
Aug 4th 2011, 4:34 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,370
Posted By emmabell

Re: Ooops

That just goes to show how settled you are and must be keeping busy. Congratulations on getting your house. Hope everything goes well for you both. Oh and big cuddle for the dog.:)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 16th 2011, 5:41 am
Replies: 5,714
Views: 596,144
Posted By emmabell

Re: Post The Latest Picture You Have Taken

Our 'back garden' this morning
Forum: Canniversary
Apr 16th 2011, 5:33 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By emmabell

Re: 2 years and 2 weeks in BC

Glad to hear someone else loves it as much as us. Some one said to us BC means 'bring cash' to me it means 'beautiful country':thumbsup:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 10th 2011, 3:25 am
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By emmabell

Re: Vancouver Island - Trip advice??

We actually live in Nanaimo and theres plenty of areas around there for sightseeing. At moment we are caretaking at a marina on the west coast of the island, near a small town called Bamfield. It is...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 10th 2011, 2:56 am
Replies: 16
Views: 5,021
Posted By emmabell

Re: Experiences of Banking and HSBC in Ottawa

We have found HSBC to be brilliant, have account in UK and one here. Our pensions are still paid in UK as we still have houses unsold over there so still paying untility bills. Very easy to transfer...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 1st 2011, 10:50 am
Replies: 5,714
Views: 596,144
Posted By emmabell

Re: Post The Latest Picture You Have Taken

Hey and you know what, the fish is far better than 'Seniors' at the road end.
Thought you might put some doggy pictures on as heard your dog has been to the hairdressers.;)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 31st 2011, 9:07 am
Replies: 5,714
Views: 596,144
Posted By emmabell

Re: Post The Latest Picture You Have Taken

Part of the Alberni inlet where we go out for dinner (west coast VI). Joking apart, we are caretaking for the winter at a remote marina and this is one of our views....just stunning
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 31st 2011, 8:46 am
Replies: 5,714
Views: 596,144
Posted By emmabell

Re: Post The Latest Picture You Have Taken

Our definition of going out for dinner, west coast Vancouver Island style
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 16th 2011, 7:52 am
Replies: 51
Views: 4,245
Posted By emmabell

Re: Dental Charges - interesting!

I paid private when I was in the UK, something like 30 pounds a month, I visited the dentist every 6mths for a check up, and hygiene. Each visit lasted about 15 mins and that included the hygiene. So...
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