mcbowles

Thanks everyone - what a warm welcome!

We're actually living in the inner north - in Dickson (not the norm based on the other postings i've read!) - We have 2 kiddies 2 & 4 years old. Would be great to meet at some point ... when I've got all the necessary stuff done (doctors, pre-school etc...)

Not sure whether this is the best area to post this - but does anyone happen to know of a tax accountant in Canberra that could look at both UK tax & Australian? (let me know if I should post this somewhere else!)

Anyhow - very pleased to find this site - will not doubt become a regular!

Regards to all & have fun at the meet up on Saturday -


Fiona

quoll

Gosh, another Northsider - we are in Ainslie! Welcome!

mcbowles

Thanks Quoll - I'm in Ainslie - do you have any young children? - If so, then I will probably bump into you at local activities - I'll listen out for an English accent?!

sasbear

Erm I'm afraid you will be more likely to find Quoll behind the classroom door or the desk - she is/was a teacher and if I am not mistaken is more likely to have grandchildren. Am I right Quoll?

quoll

Yup, quite right! A brand new granddaughter and, thank heavens, no longer within cooee of an educational establishment after 25 years! Not much of an English accent either I'm afraid - didnt have much of a one to start with so it didnt really stick. I have been here nearly 29 years!

quoll

It was great to meet you all yesterday! My brain ached after that quiz!!!!! Thanks for the organizing, Sarah!!!

sasbear

Likewise Quoll - it was a great day and sets the scene for many more to come...

I have attached some pics of the day - the quiz winners~~!
Quoll, Scottish John and Carmele

sasbear

And the day was a success with people fishing (and catching) and others just eating and getting tiddly with wine and beer....

Timber Floor Au

Looks like a BEAUT spot... never envisaged Canberra to look so pretty !!

quoll

Ah you dont know what you are missing - it is a beautiful spot!!!!

sasbear

Thanks - people always say that - but you have to experience it to appreciate it - it's not called the 'bush capital' for nothing. On our way home at about 5.45 we passed right by a group of approx 16 skippies

carmele

A lovely day had by all I reckon

Thanks for organising it Sarah, maybe I'll do the quiz next time

Well done to Quoll alias '' speed demon'' with her answers on the quiz! Come on now don't be modest

Carmel
x

sasbear

Hey no worries.

Hopefully the next meet up will have a few new arrivals

black cat

Hi Guys, looks like you all had a great time at the meet! Hope to be there for the next one (hope springs eternal as they say!) Will pick your brains Quoll about schooling!
Can any of you guys tell me if there are beaches/swimming places on Lake burley or the other lakes in canberra?
Cheers
Emma

quoll

No worries, Emma, happy to have my brains picked!!

We actually have 3 lakes in Canberra - all quite large. There are places where kids can paddle and even swim if you want to. There are apologies for beaches, yes, but it isnt a huge swimming attraction. Most people, if they need the beach will hop in the car - it isnt that far to some of the world's best beaches, just a couple of hours really. There are parks on the lake though - Weston (where we were last weekend) which are pleasant. We do have more 50m pools than in the whole of UK I believe and in the summer most kids will hang out at one of the pools.