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Someone said that to us too... spiders and snakes everywhere. Not seen any in 6 months - not even a single little normal spider. Tell your little ones that we've seen lots of koalas and kangaroos though - we've even fed a little wallaby...so cute. Tell them not to worry. Take a look at our photos if you like; www.mattandlouisesabin.com

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Thanks so much, pics are great, one in the bath was good!!

My girls especially 11 year finding it hard to accept. Just sold house and hopefully moving mid September. We live in Glasgow and children due to start back school on 21st August but we are not going to send them back too much upheaval would only be at school for 3 weeks. Panic has already set in!!!

Thanks again.

Sandra

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Calm...listen...calm... It will all be fine. We haven't got kids (yet) but my best man has and he came out with his kids a couple of years ago - and they all loved it. The kids really liked the weather, swimming, camping, ....etc etc.
It's just nerves - you'll all be fine... and look at the photos...kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, beaches, barbeques, whale watching, etc etc Doesn't get better...

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I have been here 5 years and have seen the odd redback and house spider but nothing that was much of a worry to me (and I hate spiders!!) However, last week I got bitten by a whitetail and can I just say it was the most painful bite I have ever had and the headache was horrific :eek: Luckily it only lasted a few hours but the bit was quite painful to the touch for a few days afterwards.

On the snake side we have seen eastern browns and tiger snakes but I am not interested in getting close enough to one of those for a bite, especially when my dog is around although I would like to think he would be clever enough to go in the opposite direction if he saw one as well :D

Just focus on the nice fluffy animals and you will be fine :p Talking of which I was hand feeding a possum last night whilst stroking it and it was very adorable :)

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Thanks folks, girls are a bit better although eldest still not wanting to go if you ask her right out but I have heard her speaking to her friends etc so I'm sure she wil be alright.

Matt, great photo album hadn't looked at all them when I replied to you last, great to show girls some of Melbourne. Hopefully we will be there mid September all going well.

Sandra

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Congratulations on the stupidest post of the day

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We don't lock our cars. I leave mine unlocked so I can get to the fire station quicker.

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Mate are you sure you checked, must be some strong competition :D

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They obviously don't want a mass invasion of immigrants, want to keep it all for themselves, nae luck we are coming!!!! 4 seasons in one day a bit like Scotland then?

Sandra

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Thats how we like it :)

Funny that what with all the green trees and grass. Does not feel any more windy than anywhere else. If it is that is a plus because I like to sail and kite making could be fun.


So its organised? Pity you say? you prefer chaos


Not personally receiving any handouts and not working with any sick people so your fact is f#####d.


Female i hope - but seriously where??? I would think Melbourne is more overrun with a lot of seriously happy people.

So your saying you want to live in a chaotic city with limited taxi drivers with limited security. You my friend should stay well away from my fine city. We love it and quite keen to keep it just the way it is.

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been to Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne......Melbourne is the best! :D

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Melbourne is fantastic......simple as :)