hiya S!!!
Are you still in killamarsh???
Get in touch if you want to,
sue xxx

No of course not distance wise - but not that different in terms of driving times

Ah, so you havent been in Queensland in summer - get back to us after a few months of hot humidity - 10C will seem like paradise

Hi all Canberra peeps.....we too are hoping to be in Canberra asap. Not our first choice either but after a few probs with visa application (Quoll knows about those Me thinks?!) I have a job waiting in a Just Cuts salon, so not a civil servant type, just an expert on "going anywhere nice for the hols?" type.

Up for a laugh with others going or already there if we ever make it??!!! Like cake too...yeah.
Claire

We were headed to NZ at one point as well - never my choice OH had the possibility of work out there! Nice to read such positive stuff about Canberra - it really is changing my mind about it all - my OH is relieved

Sounds good to me - always up for a bit of cake and a latte/beer and making new friends - hope it all goes well for you! Have you had your visa granted yet??

We went to Canberra this weekend, and had a really good time. I certainly wouldn't describe it as dull and boring.

We did a short pub crawl around Civic - and I really liked the atmosphere of the places that we visited, particularly the Wig & Pen and the Phoenix. If only we could encourage more pubs like this in Sydney instead of the monstrous tiled/chrome/brushed aluminium/pokie ridden places that we do have...

I know pubs aren't the be all and end all of life (though there are some who may disagree), they are certainly a good starting point.


S

Hi Faircity...no not got visa yet.....meds tomorrow....big deal for us as this stage as this is where we came unstuck last time round!! I must admit Canberra has grown on me since we first looked at it...never gave it a look in originally!! The things that people write about not liking just encourages me....Oh dear must be getting old!!! I like quieter pubs etc. and "friendlier" places rather than the busy banging clubs etc...that def. more for me in my 20s. Have a young family now...8 and 9 year olds.....so family life required!!!
What "s" wrote about the pubs is all good to me!
Faircity...how far down the visa line are you?
Claire
P.s is there a cheesecake shop in Canberra?

Oh yes, several of them! But they arent the best cake shops in town by any means - they are good for birthday cakes but we have a very nice selection of alternatives. You could go on a cake crawl just to try them all!!!

I'll have to get a second mortgage for all these cakes! any preference! I'm quite partial to an almond tart, or custard tart!

Eve x

Hi Claire we are the same young family - got a boy just turned 12 so not looking for the banging club scene just a nice pub on occasion will be nice!!! Not near as far as you are - only sent the info to our agent the other week for our TRA to be accepted so not looking until next year at least now However if OH gets the job he has applied for i am guessing it will be a shorter lead time?? Nice to hear there are cheesecake shops, pubs oh it is all sounding more appealing!!! Let me know how you get on with your meds tomorrow will keep everything crossed that they go ok!!!

Lx

No not the be all and end all - but they sure as hell sometimes make life slightly easier!!!

Well just back from meds, in Manchester, doc seemed nice and thought that as a temp. visa we should be o.k.....hope so but time will tell. The reports will be going out on Fri.
Claire

Keep my fingers, toes etc etc etc crossed for you - my OH has had sleepless nights over that and we are nowhere near that stage yet! Let me know Friday!

Lx

Hi yes still in the Marsh but now have a deadline to go and the clearout has started OMG... anyone want some kids books or toys.. ha. Will pm you for a coffee if you like as the cafe under work has upgraded apart from the pigeons.

Hi all there,
Well we have been in Canberra for about 2 weeks after travelling the coast for 3 months.

Altho its not as exciting as some places we have visited (Frasier Island and Whitsunday) I would nt say its all that boring. Heres my experiences and views...........


Finding a rental was abit of a nightmare as when we first arrived we was in a camper trailer on a campsite hence no internet. Once we got the hang of things we spent days driving around looking at the outsides of houses up for rent and checking out neighbourhoods. Also they have 15 min slots over the weekend where they open it for you to view. But if you miss these you cannot ring for an appoinment midweek as i thought we would be able to do. We ended taking a 4 bed in Kambah for $400 a week, I could nt stand another day on the campsite as it was windy,cold, a million miles from toilets and had wild roo's.

We have a massive shopping centre under 10 minute drive from home with cinema and a supermarket even closer. Schools pretty close too altho not sure what its like yet but will soon find out after the holidays.

I have found groceries to be quite expensive (eg 12 pork saus from butcher today cost $20.20) but there are some deals to be had out there.

Hubby not got a job yet either but with interview on monday i have fingers and toes crossed. Soon I am going have to get a little part time job to be able to afford to live here lol.
Anyone know how to convert qualifications Id appreciate it.What is ANU officer grade???

Also any shopping tips appreciated just in case hubby dont get the job.