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Forum: Canada
May 21st 2010, 4:55 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,586
Posted By chigirl

Re: Landing in BC next week, relocating to OK Valley or Vanc Island in 2011

Hi

Another rental website:-

www.rentbc.com

:)
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2008, 10:43 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,603
Posted By chigirl

Re: Off to Kelowna

hi

i live in kelowna, what would you like to ask?

you may be interested in www.accessokanagan.com which is a local run forum, i'm a member there too! if you can't find answers on BE...
Forum: Canada
Aug 1st 2008, 5:22 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,635
Posted By chigirl

Re: Daft Question I know but how does Canadas creepy crawlies compare to the UK?

hi

i live in kelowna and my neighbour had a black widow on his outdoor hosepipe tap last week!!!!! i spoke to my canadian friends and they didn't bat an eyelid to my news, one said she quite...
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2008, 10:14 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Posted By chigirl

Re: ottawa to kamloops/okanagan

for an idea of life in the okanagan you should check out www.accessokanagan.com lots of information, pictures and help from friendly posters.

hope this helps
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2008, 10:04 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,902
Posted By chigirl

Re: Saved $340 dollars on flights between UK and Canada by booking and Paying in £ of

oops.... blighty, should use spell check more often lol
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2008, 10:03 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,902
Posted By chigirl

Re: Saved $340 dollars on flights between UK and Canada by booking and Paying in £ of

thanks for the number island_girl.

i'm booking flights for a family of 4 back to blightly for next spring and the potential savings will help greatly.
Forum: Canada
Jun 20th 2008, 11:38 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,902
Posted By chigirl

Re: Saved $340 dollars on flights between UK and Canada by booking and Paying in £ of

thanks island_girl that really is a good tip.

can you post the telephone no. you had to call?
Forum: Canada
Jun 20th 2008, 11:32 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,044
Posted By chigirl

Re: Moving to Kelowna BC

hi

i saw in your earlier post that you are thinking of renting in the kelowna area. i thought this website might be of use to you for looking at costs etc...

www.rentbc.com

hope this helps
Forum: Canada
May 31st 2008, 5:52 pm
Replies: 152
Views: 52,653
Posted By chigirl

Re: UK Pension Transfer to Canada

hi mark

thanks for taking the time to clarify this point for me. i guess for a lot of expats including myself/husband it's an interesting option and definitely food for thought.
Forum: Canada
May 31st 2008, 11:23 am
Replies: 94
Views: 8,167
Posted By chigirl

Re: How old were you when you moved to Canada?

35, hubby also 35
Forum: Canada
May 31st 2008, 11:21 am
Replies: 152
Views: 52,653
Posted By chigirl

Re: UK Pension Transfer to Canada

quick question, if you transfer over your uk pensions and put them in to a canadian retirement savings plan are you able to withdraw part of the money? i remember someone telling me that you had to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 28th 2008, 5:17 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By chigirl

Re: hello westbank

hi

you might want to check out www.accessokanagan.com a valley wide forum which has a designated westbank section or www.castanet.net which also has a forum.

the parkinson rec in kelowna and...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 26th 2008, 12:37 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,161
Posted By chigirl

Re: moneysavingexpert link

thanks for the website info, great reading.
Forum: Canada
May 21st 2008, 7:17 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,924
Posted By chigirl

Re: Multi region DVD

hi

i've just bought a phillips region/code free dvd player from www.amazon.com i had to pay a bit more on postage and customs etc... but the picture quality is great and no hassle trying to buy a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 17th 2008, 10:03 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
Posted By chigirl

Re: robinsons squash bc ??????

thanks guys, will try frozen cans and safeway squash :-)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 16th 2008, 4:58 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
Posted By chigirl

robinsons squash bc ??????

hi all

does anyone know if robinsons squash is available in any bc stores? i've found ribena (london drugs) but at $9 a bottle it's expensive!
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2008, 5:28 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,862
Posted By chigirl

Re: The 3 months medical insurance dilemma!

i also used canadasure we purchased online before leaving the uk. for a family of 4 it cost 500 pounds, a small price for peace of mind until the msp kicked in. the price depends on what profession...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 16th 2008, 2:55 am
Replies: 188
Views: 8,614
Posted By chigirl

Re: I have a shameful secret......

ooooooooh chicken and mushroom pot noodle! we make it a condition of all visitors to bring us some!

sad but true lol
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 28th 2008, 2:58 am
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By chigirl

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

i agree, use the first! who cares if you don't like her she will sell your house quickly. you can draw a line under this chapter and move on to pastures new. i know it's annoying to give her more...
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2008, 3:06 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,111
Posted By chigirl

Re: Transporting Pets

hi

i used airpets to transport my west highland terrier to kelowna. they were very helpful and prompt at answering queries etc... i would use them again with no hesitation. we paid 825 pounds...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 15th 2008, 3:26 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,164
Posted By chigirl

Re: pnp

hi lizziem

we arrived through the bc pnp on a 2yr temp work visa end of sep 2005, applied for pr dec 05 crossing the border to validate mid march 2006.

hope this helps
Forum: Canada
Mar 4th 2008, 12:54 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,504
Posted By chigirl

Re: Negative Immigration experience

boy did this thread touch on a raw nerve with me, i have nothing but sympathy for the german family from the link.

i'll explain, my husband is a finishing carpenter and we arrived here in...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 7th 2007, 5:30 pm
Replies: 800
Views: 144,682
Posted By chigirl

Re: PNP Timeline - please add your experiences

immigration show in march 05 application to bc pnp may 05, granted work permit aug 05, arrived in canada sep 05 applied for pr dec 05 crossed border mid march 06 to validate permanent residency visa
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2007, 11:51 am
Replies: 51
Views: 4,503
Posted By chigirl

Re: relocating from bc to ns..is it a good choice?

hi kayla

glad that i was able to make you feel that you are not alone in thinking carefully about staying in kelowna. 'somewhere in the uk other than portsmouth' made me chuckle, the 'chi' bit of...
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2007, 10:30 am
Replies: 51
Views: 4,503
Posted By chigirl

Re: relocating from bc to ns..is it a good choice?

hi kayla

i tried to send you a personal message but it wouldn't let me as this is my first posting and you have to post 3 times before you can send a personal message?!!!!

i have lived in...
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