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Forum: Canada
Apr 6th 2009, 8:43 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,198
Posted By gapbap

Re: Why we love the Canadian weather!!!

Actually, here in the UK we managed to get sunburnt at the weekend in 17/18 degree sunshine. Went for a beautiful walk in the countryside and fed some orphaned lambs with a milk bottle. The farmer...
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2008, 10:25 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By gapbap

Re: Cats - take them or rehome???

This is not entirely correct, we thought this and had been told that if our cat was caught outside it would be taken in and put to sleep under the byelaw rules. We were petrified! We contacted the...
Forum: Canada
Aug 12th 2008, 10:52 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By gapbap

Re: rental in Calgary

I have sent you a PM with all the details.:D
Forum: Canada
Aug 12th 2008, 6:29 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By gapbap

Re: rental in Calgary

Hi, I have sent you a PM with details:D
Forum: Canada
Aug 12th 2008, 5:22 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By gapbap

Re: rental in Calgary

Just thought I would add that you can negotiate the price and remember it includes everything, all bills which we found very useful and it meant we didnt have to cancel utilities on leaving.:thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2008, 6:25 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By gapbap

Re: rental in Calgary

Hi Anita, I have sent you a PM wth the details.:D
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2008, 10:13 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By gapbap

rental in Calgary

Hi, anybody moving from UK to Calgary may be interested in the rental house we have just given up, 3 bedroom town house in good area (SW) with a super local school. Also the landlord and landlady...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 30th 2008, 8:58 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 21,778
Posted By gapbap

Re: Keep UK bank account open!

I was advised to keep a credit card going in the UK and to use it every so often so as to keep my credit rating up. I am so glad I took this advise as I am now aware it is essential to be able to...
Forum: Canada
Jul 23rd 2008, 10:44 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,306
Posted By gapbap

Re: Interesting fact from Estate Agent

I would advise anybody out there to rent first before buying in Canada. You may love Canada but you may dislike it . If you have bought you are tied in and have to wait until you have sold. The...
Forum: Canada
Jun 27th 2008, 6:24 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,403
Posted By gapbap

Re: Canada new start vs UK family and friends

What a shame! I presume you are still in the UK at the moment. It saddens me that you feel like this about UK as it really is not as bad as you think. Also dont think that Canada is the answer to all...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 16th 2008, 7:47 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,952
Posted By gapbap

Re: Moving back removal costs

Thanks everybody, we are looking into all the suggestions.:D
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 16th 2008, 7:45 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,952
Posted By gapbap

Re: Moving back removal costs

Thanks everybody, we are looking into all the suggestions.:D
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 9th 2008, 1:01 am
Replies: 161
Views: 10,115
Posted By gapbap

Re: The 1st thing u will do when you get back??

Hi, We lived in Abbots Langley as well and I know Balmoral Road. My daughter used to go to play school and nursery at Abbots Langley school. Also, I know what you mean about Harrods, we are not posh...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 7th 2008, 11:00 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,952
Posted By gapbap

Re: Moving back removal costs

Thanks for that, good ideas. We recently had a quote for a container of 450 cb ft at a cost of $9,000!!! We were somewhat shocked as this was over double the amount we spent bringing the goods to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 6th 2008, 4:17 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,952
Posted By gapbap

Moving back removal costs

Hi,

we are looking at moving back to UK and are somewhat shocked at the estimates from local removal companies in Calgary, Canada. They are over 50% more than the costs to move out here for an...
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2008, 3:59 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By gapbap

Moving back to the UK costs

Hi
we are currently looking at removal costs for returning to the UK from Calgary and are shocked at the difference in price, compared to when we moved out here. Basically the costs are 50% more! ...
Forum: Canada
Jun 2nd 2008, 11:09 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By gapbap

Re: please help !!

Sorry, just wanted to add that you should make a will appointing a Guardian for your child. You will also have to do this when you get to Canada as any will made in the UK will probably not stand in...
Forum: Canada
Jun 2nd 2008, 11:06 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By gapbap

Smile Re: please help !!

If you child was born before 2003 and you were never married then your childs biological father has no Parental Responsibility. In any event as he was never entered onto the birth certificate even...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2008, 1:06 am
Replies: 116
Views: 10,249
Posted By gapbap

Re: How does life in Canada compare to the UK

Thank goodness this was not in response to my last post!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was a bit concerned for a moment!!!
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2008, 12:45 am
Replies: 116
Views: 10,249
Posted By gapbap

Re: How does life in Canada compare to the UK

I am glad we are both at peace, but you are very right in your later comment, my knickers are very uncomfortable, I think all those chocolate chip cookies have taken their toll !!!
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2008, 10:30 pm
Replies: 116
Views: 10,249
Posted By gapbap

Re: How does life in Canada compare to the UK

I am not at all "stroppy" as you put it. I am pleased that we have both been able to give a constructive opinion to the original poster. I think in your haste you may have taken my reply the wrong...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2008, 10:08 pm
Replies: 116
Views: 10,249
Posted By gapbap

Re: How does life in Canada compare to the UK

Just giving my opinion on the area I live in which is all that can be expected. If you have a different opinion for your area why dont you give a fuller reply which may help the original poster to...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2008, 8:37 pm
Replies: 116
Views: 10,249
Posted By gapbap

Re: How does life in Canada compare to the UK

Exactly! you still get the same sort of problems wherever you live. The one thing Canada has going for it is that it is very big so not so crowded. With regard to schools, my childrens elementary...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2008, 7:39 pm
Replies: 116
Views: 10,249
Posted By gapbap

Re: How does life in Canada compare to the UK

Hi, I would agree with this. I do get frustrated when all you see is positives and critisism for any negative posts. There are lots of positive sides to Canada but also lots of negatives. I think it...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2008, 3:50 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,135
Posted By gapbap

Re: Are you really happy???

Hi Dave&Jules, Thanks for your reply, the contents of which I agree with> However, I think one of the problems I may have is I never ever hated the UK. There were some points that annoyed me, school...
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