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Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 11th 2007, 1:35 am

Replies: 4

Autumn photos

Views: 534

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Autumn photos

Yes rotating would be good. At least I managed to import the pictures... it was my first time!

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 10th 2007, 11:54 am

Replies: 4

Autumn photos

Views: 534

Posted By NB Sue

Autumn photos

]Ok here is your chance. If you noticed everyone else in your town taking photos of the trees and each other (I guess it was a thanksgiving thing) this last weekend, did you like me decide it was...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 4th 2007, 1:19 am

Replies: 813

What you can't get in Canada

Views: 56,399

Posted By NB Sue

Re: What you can't get in Canada

In answer to MKmurrays - the frying chickens can be fried in a deep fat frier! Or at least that is what some of my friends tell me. One of them deep fat fried a turkey for a christmas party last...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 2nd 2007, 6:01 am

Replies: 813

What you can't get in Canada

Views: 56,399

Posted By NB Sue

Re: What you can't get in Canada

So there obviously isn't that much that we miss! I guess it just proves the point, move and enjoy.

Lychee - good point on the Taramasalata I will book my next holiday to take advantage.
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Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 1st 2007, 6:51 am

Replies: 813

What you can't get in Canada

Views: 56,399

Posted By NB Sue

Re: What you can't get in Canada

I'm with you all on the Cheddar. And what is with that marbled stuff? We like cheese curds from the market and the store. Good squeak!

While we are on the topic, what about Canadian bacon? You...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 1st 2007, 6:31 am

Replies: 813

What you can't get in Canada

Views: 56,399

Posted By NB Sue

What you can't get in Canada

:confused:Having read another post about shopping in Canada made me think about food items that are difficult to find over here. To me it makes no difference as I haven't yet found anything that...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 1st 2007, 6:23 am

Replies: 34

Supermarkets?

Views: 2,609

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Supermarkets?

Hi Lynne

I live in Moncton and though I hate to admit (as everything else is so good) I have found the quality of food at the supermarkets varies a lot. I am usually an ASDA shopper in the UK and...

Forum: Canada

Sep 24th 2007, 6:32 am

Replies: 5

ey up...

Views: 737

Posted By NB Sue

Re: ey up...

I am worried that n/b is very very quiet like the Limousin region where we lived, nothing to do, also that there won't be any work for myself and hubby, he is a builder, I am a hairdresser, and my...

Forum: Canada

Sep 24th 2007, 1:01 am

Replies: 20

Quispamsis, New Brunswick

Views: 1,523

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Quispamsis, New Brunswick

Hi Clare

Welcome to the site. We are in Moncton too. Came for the work and loving every minute of it. I think this is going to be a good week for the leaves (on the trees not the hockey...

Forum: Canada

Sep 24th 2007, 12:53 am

Replies: 4

Hi, and hello

Views: 668

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Hi, and hello

Hi Carolyn Welcome to the site.

I have a log cabin in the woods! In fact we just spent the weekend there. It was beautiful and the sun shone the whole time. I took some pictures but haven't...

Forum: Canada

Sep 24th 2007, 12:36 am

Replies: 6

Another Newbie :)

Views: 705

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Another Newbie :)

Welcome to the site. I came to Canada in 1994 on a work visa with BUNAC. Stayed for just over a year and had a great time. Now I am working on the East coast for a couple of years and hope to...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Sep 18th 2007, 12:09 am

Replies: 21

Why?

Views: 1,411

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Why?

Hi Piff Poff

I feel for you with the relatives. I have my in-laws staying at the moment. This is day 4 of a two week stay and though they are pretty good and contribute to everything I do find...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Sep 17th 2007, 11:55 pm

Replies: 13

Ever Stayed at a Petting Zoo/ Party for a 2 yr old

Views: 644

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Ever Stayed at a Petting Zoo/ Party for a 2 yr old

Maybe I should try the cupboard thing for her birthday, She seems to like carboard boxes so you never know. How many two year olds can you fit in the cupboard under the stairs?

We were thinking...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Sep 17th 2007, 7:08 am

Replies: 13

Ever Stayed at a Petting Zoo/ Party for a 2 yr old

Views: 644

Posted By NB Sue

Ever Stayed at a Petting Zoo/ Party for a 2 yr old

:thumbsup:I was lucky enough to stay at a B&B/ Petting Zoo just outside of Valemont during my recent travels thorugh the rockies. Alex In BC and her family were our hosts and we had a great stay. ...

Forum: Canada

Jul 23rd 2007, 3:58 am

Replies: 5

So Confused

Views: 791

Posted By NB Sue

Re: So Confused

Hi Katyjane

Your question about price: Yes you can buy a nice house for $100 000. It does vary depending on location and older homes are cheaper than newer homes, but there are some great...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Jul 21st 2007, 11:58 pm

Replies: 34

Really, REALLY need another point of view, please.

Views: 2,420

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Really, REALLY need another point of view, please.

Have you considered the east coast. I know everyone will laugh at me, but we love it. Quality of life is excellent and property prices are really good. Flights (to Halifax) from London and Gatwick...

Forum: Canada

Jul 19th 2007, 1:01 am

Replies: 18

Hello everyone, another newbie!!

Views: 1,469

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Hello everyone, another newbie!!

Hi Willeme

Welcome to the forum. I am new too. Though I am in Afghanistan at the moment I live in New Brunswick and went to PEI for some leave about a onth ago. It is a beautiful spot. I...

Forum: Canada

Jul 19th 2007, 12:46 am

Replies: 13

Missing Canada

Views: 1,464

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Missing Canada

Hi Alvic

Sunny NI hey? My mum is from Belfast and I have spent some time over there. Are you Canada bound too?

Rob4BC.

Thanks for the link. I am reading it all. Very useful. Rockies...

Forum: Canada

Jul 15th 2007, 4:28 am

Replies: 13

Missing Canada

Views: 1,464

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Missing Canada

Thanks for your warm welcome.:p. It has made my day much more cheerful. Sorry that it is wet and windy in Wales (been there done that), we had a beautiful day here, not a cloud in the sky and a...

Forum: Canada

Jul 14th 2007, 6:15 pm

Replies: 23

Help I'm new to this

Views: 1,467

Posted By NB Sue

Re: Help I'm new to this

Hi Welcome to the site.

I am new too and just learning my way around. One thing that I have noticed is that age groups are much less relevant in Canada than the UK. The people tend to be very...

Forum: Canada

Jul 14th 2007, 6:05 pm

Replies: 13

Missing Canada

Views: 1,464

Posted By NB Sue

Missing Canada

Hi everybody

I have just registered with the site and wanted to say hello. My husband recommend the chat forums and said they were very interesting. he was right. I am currently in Afghanistan...

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