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Forum: Canada
Jun 22nd 2010, 12:25 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,972
Posted By dinoffc

Re: anyone know of any job going in toronto

If you don't already have jobs over here and good jobs in the UK, I would seriously think twice. Has ruined the experience for me so far.
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2010, 1:23 am
Replies: 18
Views: 8,100
Posted By dinoffc

Re: How long does a shipping container take?

Nope, seems to work perfectly in both hot and cold weather. Admittedly though, it takes a bit longer to work in the colder weather, nothing that a bit of manual manipulation can't sort out...
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2010, 12:55 am
Replies: 18
Views: 8,100
Posted By dinoffc

Re: How long does a shipping container take?

ooerr.
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2010, 12:51 am
Replies: 32
Views: 26,603
Posted By dinoffc

Re: real canadian superstore does it again

Damnation, my dreams are shattered!! So what is a Scotch pie then, haggis in Pastry?

I searched on Wikipedia and it just says that it's a pie with minced mutton or other meat?!? What's special...
Forum: Canada
Jun 15th 2010, 12:03 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 26,603
Posted By dinoffc

Re: real canadian superstore does it again

Saw English crumpets in there the other day but haven't tried them yet. Also tried the wiltshire bacon that was suggested on here a couple of weeks ago, very good too. I have to agree with the...
Forum: Canada
Jun 15th 2010, 6:49 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,185
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Help - how do Torrents work and what do I need to use them?

Sorry for my ignorance, but does that mean I can watch stuff through my PS3? On another note, does anyone know how to set up a PS3 through a surround sound system, as blue rays with just telly...
Forum: Canada
Jun 10th 2010, 6:30 am
Replies: 36
Views: 6,087
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Help - Timmys won't hire me!

Hi AmyDavid

Thanks for your message, like the OP I would consider anything that came up at the moment, although settling for this may make the situation worse! I am currently doing a 6 week...
Forum: Canada
Jun 9th 2010, 2:52 am
Replies: 36
Views: 6,087
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Help - Timmys won't hire me!

Am in exactly the same boat as you and going nowhere fast, here in Halifax, NS. Getting to the point where I regret moving from the UK and I NEVER thought that I would say that. I don't think...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2010, 9:53 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,436
Posted By dinoffc

Re: employment help contacts needed in nova scotia

We are trying to meet people but with three kids it is not possible for us to get to the pub ( I don't even know where the nearest one to me is, certainly not walking distance ;)) Even meeting other...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2010, 6:47 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,436
Posted By dinoffc

Re: employment help contacts needed in nova scotia

Have been here (NS) a few months now, have posted my resumes online, applied for many jobs, even handed in resumes to Walmart!! but have not heard a dicky bird from anyone. People say networking is...
Forum: Canada
Aug 2nd 2009, 11:14 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Not long now

Hi Arty & co!

Just want to wish you well with your reccie and look forward to reading how it all goes. Like you, we were scheduled for a reccie last October but Zoom had other ideas! Luckily we...
Forum: Canada
Jun 10th 2009, 1:07 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,658
Posted By dinoffc

Smile Re: Time for a pity party :(

My husband did a weeks intensive french course as we were lacking in points. Then he had to do the proper French test thingy set by immigration but it gave him an extra 6 out of 8 points (I think! -...
Forum: Canada
May 7th 2009, 1:17 am
Replies: 50
Views: 4,128
Posted By dinoffc

Re: May stay in NS after all!???

yeah underneef de norf bit, innit! Yer no, saaarf ov de river!

God I cannot wait to get out of this place!!
Forum: Canada
May 7th 2009, 1:00 am
Replies: 50
Views: 4,128
Posted By dinoffc

Re: May stay in NS after all!???

We live in Saaarf London UK at the moment and cannot wait to start bringing our kids up in NS. I know how you feel about not looking people in the eye etc, I no longer feel safe in this country.:(
...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2009, 6:27 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,094
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Canadian Affair - Halifax

Thats great - the winter Air canada flights seem reasonable enough - I must have been searching on full flights or something but I have now definately got some decent quotes for flights coming out...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2009, 5:41 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,094
Posted By dinoffc

Canadian Affair - Halifax

I may not be searching correctly but are Canadian Affair the only carrier that flies direct to Halifax from the UK? I've searched BA and Air Canada etc but they seem to go via New York, Toronto,...
Forum: Canada
Apr 28th 2009, 1:16 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,545
Posted By dinoffc

Re: What to bring, what not to bring...?

As always, many thanks for your replies.

We're hoping to move to NS sometime in the autumn. We are currently boxing everything up and looking to get a container, possibly half, but this of course...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2009, 11:05 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,545
Posted By dinoffc

Question What to bring, what not to bring...?

Now we have finally received an offer on the house we have to seriously consider what to ship. Have looked through the wiki on furniture etc, is it really not worth bringing any IKEA type furniture...
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2009, 7:00 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,912
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Help! NS bound.....we think!

It all sounds so tempting! Thanks for all your help. it sounds like the sort of lifestyle we are looking for - family friendly, quiet, own space, rural(ish) but not too far from the city at the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2009, 4:57 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,916
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Goodbye UK !!

Best of luck, we'll be joining you in NS shortly!;)
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2009, 9:23 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,912
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Help! NS bound.....we think!

[QUOTE=dinoffc;7512857]Sleepy Joe - thanks for help with realtors - I can't wait to see 100 houses (just plain nosey that's me!).

Oops sorry Sleepy Joe - I meant Joe_Sleepy!!!:D
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2009, 9:21 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,912
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Help! NS bound.....we think!

Thanks guys - we're getting a great all round response from people - with both positive and negative views.

Chumley - everything sounds fab for you - well done!

Sleepy Joe - thanks for help...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2009, 7:40 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,912
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Help! NS bound.....we think!

Phew - 100 houses! And is that all through the one realtor (it's all different over there isn't it?). Will one realtor go to all the areas you want or did you find a different one for each area? ...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2009, 7:28 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,912
Posted By dinoffc

Re: Help! NS bound.....we think!

Hi Nicola N-A - thanks for your good luck wishes - I will PM you!
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