British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: Oliveoil
Showing results 1 to 25 of 47
Search took 0.09 seconds.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 19th 2009, 12:44 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 3,961
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Why do people use Migration Agents.

We used Ian Harrup as they were rec to us, great service. Some of the forms we could have filled in ourselves but it was great to get them and just have to sign in the box - especially as you have...
Forum: The Update Forum
Nov 7th 2009, 6:12 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,326
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: One year in Perth

We are in Quinns, a tad too far out for me I think, I feel like my world has closed in and do miss my city vibe - however, we are 2 mins from the beach which more than makes up for the lack of...
Forum: The Update Forum
Nov 5th 2009, 11:47 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,326
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: One year in Perth

well I have found that Perth is either boiling hot and windy. Or cold and windy :)

I seemed to notice the seasons more in the UK - spring buds, leaves falling etc whereas here I don't. However I...
Forum: The Update Forum
Nov 5th 2009, 11:59 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,326
Posted By Oliveoil

One year in Perth

Well it has gone so fast, blink and 12 months have passed :)

We had a good life in the UK but my husband was always hankering to come to Australia as his brother is here. A few years ago we were...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 16th 2009, 12:28 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By Oliveoil

Have you put your retic back on yet (Perth)??

not that I know how yet but will cross that bridge etc

ours has been off for months but seeing as though our rental has a lawn the size of a tennis court :huh: then I am wondering if I need to...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 24th 2009, 1:07 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 5,777
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Do you all get your houses sprayed for spiders etc?

ahhh yes, the bathroom drains. Is this how spiders etc can get in? do you cover them up?

my husband thinks I am over thinking but I AM scared of spiders and they do affect my behaviour...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 24th 2009, 1:04 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 5,777
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Do you all get your houses sprayed for spiders etc?

we have had the odd cockroach, is this a bad? what do I spray?

I must admit, they give me the heebie jeebies with their antennae :ohmy:
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 24th 2009, 1:01 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 2,534
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Alternatives to telstra

we are with iinet

no problems at all since we signed up

what I like is if you are nearing your internet limit, they send you an email and you can either up your monthly limit by paying extra...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 24th 2009, 12:50 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 5,777
Posted By Oliveoil

Question Do you all get your houses sprayed for spiders etc?

none of the australians I know do so I am wondering if it is a pom thing? :confused:

and if you do, when is the best time to do it (ie spring, summer etc)

we have been here since November and...
Forum: Australia
Aug 24th 2009, 12:08 pm
Replies: 183
Views: 19,840
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Private Schools Perth North of River

Great news :) I posted a while back to see how you all got on, good to see it all worked out.

Does anyone have any info on Quinns Baptist? Good, bad or ugly as this is one of my options (if we...
Forum: The Barbie
May 28th 2009, 12:21 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,612
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Seriously freaked out right now ...

I went to the docs complaining of something in my eye

he said it was a sty
Forum: Australia
May 27th 2009, 12:20 pm
Replies: 183
Views: 19,840
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Private Schools Perth North of River

hi, I know this is an old(er) thread but I wondered if you all got the schools of your choice(s)?

I am NOR and have daughters of 6 and 4 and am starting to consider my options, primary is great...
Forum: The Barbie
May 26th 2009, 12:16 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 5,243
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Where can I buy SMOKED bacon? Not some flabby pretence of a pig, but proper BACO

no worries (see, I am nearly Oz already)

I have heard moans about:

cheese
mayo
bread
fruit (in general!!!!)
potatoes (I have to say I miss my king eddies)
Forum: The Barbie
May 26th 2009, 12:02 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 5,243
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Where can I buy SMOKED bacon? Not some flabby pretence of a pig, but proper BACO

have not investigated Leederville yet (am usually dragging around a reluctant 4 year old who has no interest) but will add that to my list

thanks
x
Forum: The Barbie
May 26th 2009, 11:59 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,243
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Where can I buy SMOKED bacon? Not some flabby pretence of a pig, but proper BACO

I have tried the Woolworthe pancetta but it is not the same [whine]

I need a posh deli
Forum: The Barbie
May 26th 2009, 11:53 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,243
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Where can I buy SMOKED bacon? Not some flabby pretence of a pig, but proper BACO

oh I don't moan about anything else, just the bacon and my smoked bacon is important in tons of cooking sauces (pasta, bolog, stews etc)

I am not a whinging pom moaning on (and I have met a...
Forum: The Barbie
May 25th 2009, 12:19 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 5,243
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: Where can I buy SMOKED bacon? Not some flabby pretence of a pig, but proper BACO

(well actually when I say anywhere, I mean Perth, not like the whole of Oz, I am not that keen)
Forum: The Barbie
May 25th 2009, 12:17 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 5,243
Posted By Oliveoil

Where can I buy SMOKED bacon? Not some flabby pretence of a pig, but proper BACON

I admit I am a ponce when it comes to meat, organic free range yawn yawn...we had a lovely farmer in the UK (memories lalalalalalala)

anyway, all I can get is unsmoked flabby flacid pale bacon...
Forum: Australia
Oct 9th 2008, 8:06 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,982
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: How are you supposed to provide coffee/tea for your shippers....

Thought I would do a little update on this:

shippers said they would be here between 10am-11am...I am doing the school drop off and they phone and say they are outside the house!!

Cue lots of...
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2008, 8:07 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,982
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: How are you supposed to provide coffee/tea for your shippers....

thanks for all these responses :D, bit of a mixed bag but food for thought

we are not taking our kettle as I HATE IT and am looking forward to lobbing it at the wall when we leave, so no problem...
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2008, 12:45 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,982
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: How are you supposed to provide coffee/tea for your shippers....

oh no!

did they stand hovering by the door with their palms out?
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2008, 10:45 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,982
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: How are you supposed to provide coffee/tea for your shippers....

ours are only here for the day, we are not taking much
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2008, 10:32 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,982
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: How are you supposed to provide coffee/tea for your shippers....

so the done thing is to provide food and drink and tip at the end?

another job to my list then!

thanks
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2008, 10:05 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,982
Posted By Oliveoil

Re: How are you supposed to provide coffee/tea for your shippers....

£20 each, my, you are generous!

how many turned up????

good idea re old cups
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2008, 9:35 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,982
Posted By Oliveoil

How are you supposed to provide coffee/tea for your shippers....

.....if they are packing your mugs away????:confused:

and did you tip them at the end?

(well it beats queries on 20ft containers surely?)
Showing results 1 to 25 of 47
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.