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Forum: Canada
Jul 16th 2013, 4:33 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 7,200
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Flying back to the UK on Saturday - What to expect?

This is what we found when we went back this year (so glad we went with 2 empty suitcases!) and yes, plenty of Curly Wurlys in there too! :p

Seriously, the thing that struck us the most was how...
Forum: Canada
Jun 19th 2013, 5:00 am
Replies: 36
Views: 4,438
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Calgary, Alberta

Hi Ashleigh. You only need make one more comment to make the magic number of 3 then you can PM me. I agree, short term rentals are not always easy to come by (are you looking for furnished or...
Forum: Canada
Jun 4th 2013, 4:06 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,216
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Any English, Irish or new zealanders in Cochrane, Calgary?

You'll fit right in then; plenty of Scots here too, including my neighbours!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 3rd 2013, 6:51 am
Replies: 52
Views: 2,765
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Dog name ?!

I was going to suggest Snowy! :p
Forum: Canada
Jun 3rd 2013, 6:40 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,216
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Any English, Irish or new zealanders in Cochrane, Calgary?

Hello Mrs B. Yes, there's no end of us Brits here in Cochrane. Whereabouts in town is your rental? I'm always happy to meet up for a coffee and chat sometime; there's quite a few of us that do...
Forum: Canada
May 23rd 2013, 1:48 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,558
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Arriving in Canada tomorrow!

All the best - enjoy the new adventure!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 21st 2013, 12:29 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Calgary (& Surrounding) Motorbikers

On a weekend, I think you'll find them all either at MacKays in Cochrane or down in Bragg Creek! ;)
Forum: Canada
May 21st 2013, 12:24 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,152
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Buying household goods - Calgary

We went to Target in Market Mall in Calgary last week and were disappointed considering all the hype. It felt like a cross between Zellers and Walmart. :unsure:
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2013, 3:35 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,992
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Receiving mail from the UK

I hadn't realised either until my MIL explained that was the reason we hadn't received our package. Apparently unofficial walkouts in several regions. Its over now now but its caused a backlog.
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2013, 4:28 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,992
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Receiving mail from the UK

There has also been some recent postal strikes in some regions of the UK so I think that has held up a lot of parcels too.
Forum: Canada
May 10th 2013, 4:02 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Removals... What worked for you

Can't comment on the cost as ours was a few years back now, but we completely filled a 20 foot container. We moved from a small three bed-semi. We didn't bring any electrical stuff or our sofas...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2013, 4:06 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,289
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Last night (morning in our house)

All the best and hope it works out well for you.
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2013, 12:12 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,585
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Kids in Business Class

Never had Vegemite myself; is it anything similar to Marmite? My son is a bit of a Marmite addict and barely a day goes by without him having it in some form or another. :lol:
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2013, 3:26 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,585
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Kids in Business Class

We flew business class the first time we came over. Our kids were nearly 2 and 6 respectively at the time. Ours was pretty much an evening/night flight too and, yes, they did sleep for much of it...
Forum: Canada
Mar 18th 2013, 6:56 am
Replies: 6
Views: 946
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Alberta driving

Most of my driving is in and around town and I don't have a 4x4 but do have snow tires on in the winter and I manage just fine. My husband, on the other hand, does have a 4x4 which is great when you...
Forum: Canada
Mar 16th 2013, 3:30 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,503
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Calgary Schools

Personally, we love it and yes, very family friendly; lots to do and lots going on. My kids are younger than your daughter, at 7 and 11, but we have been really pleased with the schooling.
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Forum: Canada
Mar 15th 2013, 6:54 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,503
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Calgary Schools

We live just outside Calgary. Here, at Grade 9, she would already be in High School. Middle School is Grades 5-8 and High School 9-10. One of our local elementary schools is currently...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2013, 1:48 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 20,435
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Duvets!! WTF??

I'm a comforter convert! ;) Gradually replacing our duvets for comforters. Putting covers on duvets was always one of my big pet hates so now I just wash and dry the comforter and throw it back on...
Forum: Canada
Mar 5th 2013, 12:23 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,853
Posted By TheThornes

Re: job offer in calgary

Just thought I'd say hi and to wish you all the best with your move. My kids were 7 and 3 when we moved.

Calgary and the surrounding towns are very family friendly. I don't know Okotoks that...
Forum: Canada
Mar 4th 2013, 4:55 am
Replies: 36
Views: 4,438
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Calgary, Alberta

You're welcome! :D We moved over from Surrey.

Yes, good idea to come for a visit to get a feel for places. If you're happy to stay outside of Calgary, check out my note below re accommodation. ...
Forum: Canada
Mar 4th 2013, 3:57 am
Replies: 36
Views: 4,438
Posted By TheThornes

Re: Calgary, Alberta

Hi Abbie

If you want a quiet life, are outdoor people and not really into clubs etc then Calgary, in my opinion, ticks all those boxes. We live in a town neighbouring Calgary although my husband...
Forum: Canada
Mar 3rd 2013, 5:19 am
Replies: 142
Views: 12,243
Posted By TheThornes

Re: different words used??

:p
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2013, 4:47 am
Replies: 142
Views: 12,243
Posted By TheThornes

Re: different words used??

I've only heard bras referred to here as bras; maybe that's just because there's too many Brits in the town? :p

Yes, be careful re the rubber/eraser one and defo the fag/cigarette one! Had a...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2013, 4:37 am
Replies: 142
Views: 12,243
Posted By TheThornes

Re: different words used??

My apologies, I stand corrected ;)
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2013, 2:58 am
Replies: 142
Views: 12,243
Posted By TheThornes

Re: different words used??

crisps - chips
chips - fries
courgette - zucchini
swede - rutabaga
path - sidewalk
biro - ball point pen
lolly pop - sucker
tap - faucet
lorry - truck
central reservation - meridian
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