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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 20th 2004, 9:09 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,279
Posted By BigBill

Re: I'm a Re-pat (and happy)!

I know exactly what you mean Hermann.There's so much beautiful green countryside around, even in the south east. And the variety of landscape and sights on offer is just superb. Really, I don't think...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 20th 2004, 9:03 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By BigBill

Re: Is there any room?

Or indeed many metropolises in canada. The largely unchecked urban sprawl, with the same old shopping centres and fast food outlets and blocks of housing, all spreading out as rapidly as oilstains on...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 18th 2003, 4:29 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 10,180
Posted By BigBill

another perceptive post Hermann. We moved back...

another perceptive post Hermann. We moved back almost a year ago now, and have loved being back. I have to say that being away (for eight years in our case) gives a fresh perspective on the UK, and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 10th 2003, 3:51 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,477
Posted By BigBill

All the best Daisy! I'm sure you're looking...

All the best Daisy! I'm sure you're looking forward to getting back to be with the family, particularly with a little 'un there. Hope it all works out for you, of course its another big change, but...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 10th 2003, 6:44 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,477
Posted By BigBill

Funnily enough we found that as well, although we...

Funnily enough we found that as well, although we lived in quite a nice neighbourhood. Always assumed it was just one of the quirks of the area, but maybe not.
Now happily esconced back in a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 28th 2003, 2:48 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,414
Posted By BigBill

Re: Good Bye Canada

I think your point holds for some people Pulaski. For others, such as my wife and I, they may well enjoy living overseas, but ultimately decide that what the UK has to offer them is what they want....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 27th 2003, 2:59 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,414
Posted By BigBill

Re: Good Bye Canada

we made the journey back about a year ago, and although we liked living in BC we haven't regreted coming back at all. Frankly there's just so much more to do back here. Sure there are some downsides,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 20th 2003, 2:50 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,193
Posted By BigBill

Re: Will our pets get home safe

Jean, I saw these websites and thought they might be helpful for you.

www.defra.gov.uk
www.petplan.co.uk
www.rspca.org.uk
www.pethealthcare.co.uk
www.petpack.co.uk


Hope they...
Forum: Canada
Sep 13th 2003, 2:05 pm
Replies: 154
Views: 13,494
Posted By BigBill

Re: Hmmm...

Canada is utopia, the UK isn't. No dissenting opinions are allowed.:rolleyes:
You're overplaying your hand Daltrey. Canada is a fine country, but perfect it ain't. Has some similar problems to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 2nd 2003, 8:02 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 6,460
Posted By BigBill

well said Daisymoll, as you say life in the UK is...

well said Daisymoll, as you say life in the UK is indeed extremely good and me and my family are thoroughly enjoying being back here. Good luck for the future!
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2003, 2:32 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 21,163
Posted By BigBill

Re: The Most Advanced 3rd World Country on the Planet

Quite possibly Tim. I'm sure, living in Alberta, you've noticed the stream of corporations moving their head offices from vancouver to calgary (bringing with them lots of jobs) over the last decade,...
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2003, 6:30 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 21,163
Posted By BigBill

Re: The Most Advanced 3rd World Country on the Planet

I would definetely agree that the unions there have way too much power. I can't recall the exact details, but when I lived in Canada I remember reading that it has one of the worst records in the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 18th 2003, 4:30 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 650
Posted By BigBill

Re: Taking home a laptop

Absolutely right. You should be able to go any mainstream electronics shop and pick one up. From memory we got one from Argos (i think)....you might be able to go to their website if you wanted to...
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2003, 4:24 pm
Replies: 191
Views: 9,138
Posted By BigBill

Hear hear Herman, to this post and to all your...

Hear hear Herman, to this post and to all your others....
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 7th 2003, 4:04 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By BigBill

Re: Light at the end of the Tunnel

Sounds good, hope it all works out for you. I guess sometimes you have to leave home to appreciate what you have there. Good for you for giving it a try, but all the best for the future...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 3rd 2003, 3:53 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,316
Posted By BigBill

Re: Bringing your boyfriend home

Not immediately no. I assume you've checked out the home office website for info..

www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk

have a look through the work permit section, and see if there are work permits one...
Forum: Australia
May 27th 2003, 4:03 pm
Replies: 71
Views: 5,602
Posted By BigBill

Pb, you old softie you!:D

Pb, you old softie you!:D
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 27th 2003, 3:59 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 5,594
Posted By BigBill

Re: Moving back to the UK to retire - bad idea?

Sorry, no direct experience, but try checking out these sites for more info.

www.dwp.gov.uk
www.pensionguide.gov.uk
www.info4pensions.gov.uk

Council accomodation is run local...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 22nd 2003, 3:51 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
Posted By BigBill

Re: Moving Back to the UK from Canada-- Banks and Credit

I don't think you'll have any problems. We moved back (funnily enough we also bank with HSBC) and it was easy, but then again we did have on-going financial matters in the UK during the time we were...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 22nd 2003, 5:22 am
Replies: 57
Views: 5,930
Posted By BigBill

Re: Going home

Good for you spindleman! Sincerely hope the move works out for you. Wise words too I think. Too many people moan about the bad things in their lives, without trying to change it. Have a great...
Forum: Australia
May 17th 2003, 4:26 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,707
Posted By BigBill

Re: who cares!!

I'm going to stick my neck out and stick up for this person. They should never have used the language they did, but the gist of what they were saying...well I actually agree with them. There are one...
Forum: USA
May 16th 2003, 5:48 am
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By BigBill

Re: Moving Companies

Spindleman, where are you moving to? Just wondering if I can give you any pointers.
Good luck, sincerely hope things work out for you..
Forum: Canada
May 8th 2003, 7:03 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By BigBill

Re: Lawyer?

I think thats a good point. I have no first hand knowledge of law school qualifications, so I don't know how he would be affected, but one thing I did find was that in many cases and in many...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 8th 2003, 6:52 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By BigBill

Re: Working and Business Status

I guess you've already tried going through the main job-search engines...even if you're not looking for a full-time position, it might still give you some ideas etc.
Also yes as other people have...
Forum: USA
May 5th 2003, 8:52 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By BigBill

Hello Taffyles Funnily enough i was just...

Hello Taffyles
Funnily enough i was just reading a newspaper article about it today. If you don't mind i'll quote a bit from it...
'The US has now shed 525 000 jobs in the past three months,...
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