herrchook

Hi, we're hoping to go to Adelaide, possibly Melbourne late this year. We've two girls, and I'm currently looking at their clothes and removing some of the "winter" stuff. Usually, I'd keep all the older one's stuff that's in good nick and keep it for when it fits her sister but I'm just not sure what to do this year.

I know I'll need jackets and jumpers sometimes, but is it worth keeping things like those really cosy winter coats, fleece lined waterproof trousers, fleece lined wellies, hats and scarves etc.......?

cheers

Buzzy--Bee

Does this mean you finally got your visa???!!!!

Well, I'll bow to the greater knowledge of those in Melbourne, but even in Queensland it gets pretty chilly winter evenings.

Cheers

Buzzy

Pootle

We've only been here for one winter in Melbourne and it was fairly mild. The kids had fleeces or light raincoats not the big anoraks you have back home! Most of the time I only had a cardy on and that was sufficient. Can get cold overnight but we're all tucked into bed by then!

herrchook

Nah, no visa yet, I just like to plan ahead - Bought the girls loads of summer stuff already - does hubby's head in This year though I'm havign a ball as I've got the excuse that I can by the older one loads of summer clothes because we're going to get heaps more wear out of it all if we get to Oz If we don't get visas then someone's gonna get a lot of bargains on eBay

herrchook

Cheers for that. Will maybe see if I can leave a box of hats and scarves etc in my Mum and Dad's loft for return visits then

Thanks

soapy©

yip !!!!!

Vash the Stampede

Yes, absolutely. It gets cold in Australia too, you know!

herrchook

Is that yip to take it or yip to leave it Soapy?

Teliko21

Yes you still need your warm clothes, it can get nippy in the winter but at least it isn't every day

herrchook

Cheers, I remembered some really chilly nights in Sydney when I was there, but I just couldn't remember HOW chilly - the old memory's just not up to the job these days

soapy©

well, the question is............
is it worth keeping warm clothes........and the answer.
YIP

herrchook

Cheers, will get some more of those vacuum bags and just pack most of it all away then.

Thanks

herrchook

THANKS

Vash the Stampede

Word of warning: just remember that you won't have central heating or double glazing. (I know you poms can't live without 'em!)

soapy©

your welcome
oh and if u can, bring your quilt. they are really pish here
if i had known what i ........... blah blah blah lol
the kids gave me a hard time for throwing out all the warm gear. i kept saying its too heavy........u will need only summer gear.
cost us a lot of money in the winter lol