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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 11th 2012, 11:45 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By FraggleJH

Horse riding near Calgary

Just wondered whether anyone knew of a good place to go horse riding around the Calgary area? I have only ridden a couple of times but some friends and I fancy an afternoon/couple of hours and so I...
Forum: Canada
Feb 25th 2011, 1:00 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 9,531
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Returning to the UK

I wonder how different things would have been for you had your husband been able to work straight away? I know it probably wouldn't change the fact that other cities are very far away, but perhaps...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 21st 2011, 3:52 am
Replies: 175
Views: 14,673
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Stupid, insignificant things that really annoy you......

People who cross the road when the Red Hand is still showing when I'm waiting to cross with my kids. It's actually quite funny when you say in a loud voice 'Yes, they are very naughty for not waiting...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2011, 6:03 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,257
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Moving within Calgary

We've been here just over 3 years now and have finally got our own place. We still really miss our family and friends but realise that we probably see more of our close family now. If we had stayed...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2011, 3:59 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,257
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Moving within Calgary

We used JL Delay (twice!). They are fantastic and very reasonable. They have a website where you can get more details- http://www.jldelaymoving.ca/Home.html.

Hope the move goes well.
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2011, 3:54 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 15,802
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Canadian Affair - UK vs Canada Flight Prices

Thanks for the info. I'll stop being lazy and give them a call :)
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2011, 1:17 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 15,802
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Canadian Affair - UK vs Canada Flight Prices

We are considering a trip back to the UK and certainly like the idea of saving a bit of dosh. Do you have to book using a UK credit card? or will a Canadian one be ok?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 23rd 2011, 9:40 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: That was close!

Hopefully he had a change of underpants in his winter kit! Certainly a close call.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 23rd 2010, 10:32 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,149
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Christmas Cake

Great Cake Chookie! Mine is in the 'needs icing stage' at the mo, but then I have just made 4 gingerbread houses and had a ton of kids here today sticking all the good stuff on. I'm slowly turning...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 1st 2010, 7:28 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,381
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Anyone else feeling festively home sick ?

I find Christmas undoubtedly the hardest on the homesickness front. We had our first Christmas in Calgary in 2007 and it was really weird. Since being together my husband and I have shared the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 5th 2010, 5:13 am
Replies: 57
Views: 3,125
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Why are benefits so sacred in the UK?

My friend who still lives in the UK has 4 kids ranging from 12 down to 3. She gets around £250 a month and up until this ruling she would have been entitled to claim this right up until the eldest is...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 23rd 2010, 5:56 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,647
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Slow cookers

A slow cooker 'Roast' Chicken is good. Stick a few chunky chopped Veggies in the bottom and put the chicken on top. Put the lid on, turn the cooker on and leave it for a few hours. Comes out pretty...
Forum: Canada
Sep 16th 2010, 7:03 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 9,779
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Is there anything you would miss if you left Canada?

Blue skies (if we ever get them back!)
The Rockies
The friends I've made
The easy access to kids playgrounds (loads here compared to the 2 we had in our village)
My volunteer job
The Jack...
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2010, 3:36 am
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Mortgage Advisors in Calgary

Thanks Hobbess.
Forum: Canada
Jul 20th 2010, 10:21 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By FraggleJH

Mortgage Advisors in Calgary

OH and I are looking into buying a place here in NW Calgary. Can anyone recommend a good mortgage advisor?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 13th 2010, 9:33 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 16,133
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Rutabaga/swede/turnip

Swede boiled along with carrots, then mashed together with a bit of butter- very nice. First had it at a friends house in Yorkshire. Goes well with Roast Beef and Yorkshires. Mmm now I'm hungry!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 13th 2010, 9:24 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 16,133
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Rutabaga/swede/turnip

Well according to the Readers Digest cookery year, Turnips and Swede (Rutabaga) may look a little alike but differ in colour of flesh and flavour.

'Turnips (early and maincrop) have tender white...
Forum: Canada
Mar 16th 2010, 8:47 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 8,693
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Move to Canada?? I must be mad!!

Nice holidays? (if you don't want to move out here) or an adventure? (if you do move out here).
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 26th 2010, 5:50 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 2,568
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Birthday Ideas-Ladies

A day at a Spa (not the shop:) )with some good friends. Always good to have a bit of a pamper and with some friends it's always a laugh.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 1st 2010, 4:19 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,851
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Liquid Glucose?

Not 100% sure, but I think you can get it at Micheal's in the cake making section.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 15th 2010, 7:42 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,438
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Where to stay in Banff

Loads of nice places to stay in Banff.

Fox Inn and Suites are very nice, and quite close to all the shops.
http://www.bestofbanff.com/fox-hotel-suites/

We have also stayed at The Douglas Fir...
Forum: USA
Jan 13th 2010, 8:01 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: Using Fedex/UPS to ship case to Canada

My mum has sent me quite a few parcels via Fedex and they have always been good. She packs everything into a 10 kilo box and it doesn't cost a huge amount. She lives in Manchester, I'm in Calgary.
...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 12th 2010, 7:55 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 1,973
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: PC now doing Classic and Echo Choc bars

Having not been to Costco for a while, and having only one child with me who is happy to shop, I was able to go close to the candy/chocolate bar section. I was very pleased to see big boxes (35) of...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 8th 2010, 3:31 am
Replies: 135
Views: 8,518
Posted By FraggleJH

Re: What's your Favourite Canadian Word/Phrase.

Awesome.
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