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Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2009, 8:12 am
Replies: 63
Views: 4,717
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Questions on Sydney?

The way we got around this was to pay 6 months rental up front and then from then on rented monthly for the rest of the 12 month lease. When we moved out our references etc were all from the previous...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2009, 2:40 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,965
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: need shipping company recommendations please!

We had PSS for the UK bit and Kent in Australia. We shared a container and it took about 12 weeks. Collected and delivered door to door with texted updates on route..... one box got lost completely...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2009, 2:35 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,559
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Powerless.....did anyone feel like this?

I think your comment about life moving on like you have never been here is so very true. Infact it was one of the things that really bothered me - that all my friends and family could exist just as...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2009, 2:31 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: sending dogs to australia

Just another quick thing - use their boxes even though they seem pricey. If you are a mere mm out in the dimensions you get fined!!!!! Alot of money too. Not saying Airpets boxes are expensive, all...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2009, 2:27 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: sending dogs to australia

I used AirPets for both the outward journey and return of my cat and dog (well outward only for the cat as she got hit by a car in Cronulla.........)
Anyway they were 100% reliable and very...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2009, 2:24 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 969
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: First shoes for a toddler in the Gold Coast?

Ahhhhh, that's the one NickyC!! I've been back in the UK 3 years and couldn't recall the name :)
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2009, 2:22 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 969
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: First shoes for a toddler in the Gold Coast?

Are you far from Miranda Fair?? I can't remember the name of the shop but it is on the first floor just near to Jag and David Jones!!! They do everything from baby sized super soft leather Mary Janes...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2009, 2:18 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: The Dream Has Faded For Us

I know how you feel about the dream being quashed temporarily.... ours has too. At least you have an alternative interim measure, it may be the dream after all just packaged slightly differently! ;)...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2009, 2:13 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 4,717
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Questions on Sydney?

:thumbsup:
It is soooooooo annoying when threads get hijacked to something totally irrelevant!
Forum: Australia
Jul 16th 2009, 9:27 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 4,717
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Questions on Sydney?

you have to think about whether you want a coastal or urban lifestyle really and narrow it down that way.....
A great beach place, on a direct train route into the city is Cronulla (50 minutes but...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 12th 2009, 7:34 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,515
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Kids' Don't-Get-Up Clock Thingy

Hi there,
Were you up from the football ground of old or the spangly new massive one?? We are actually quite near the new one, just up from the hospital off Mill Road..... quite nice round here but...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 11th 2009, 4:10 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,515
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Kids' Don't-Get-Up Clock Thingy

There is the Bunny clock from www.gltc.co.uk (the one with the floppy ears at night and perky ones when it's time to wake up) or you can get a nightlight clock which we have - the bottom half is the...
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2009, 8:55 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,828
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Sunmaid raisins

Have a look on the sunmaid.com website and then send them a message when you get to the international page. I did this constantly when I missed things while in Oz (and I was surprised at how much I...
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2009, 8:41 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By Bubsblooms

ATO - Do unpaid bills ever expire??????

Hi there,
This is a bit of a dilemma for us......
We left NSW in 2005 owing about $5000 to the ATO. We set up a standing order for regular repayments which somehow got overlooked when the 12 month...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Jul 8th 2009, 8:34 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Nursing Work - Gold Coast

I am a registered nurse, previously registered with NSW (now lapsed) but I have been offered a job within Ramsayheathcare in Sydney. I have previously worked for them but I don't think that actually...
Forum: Australia
Jun 5th 2009, 3:46 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Sydney Airport Shopping

Where exactly are you? Near the airport?? There are heaps of Westfield shopping centres / malls which have all white good places or grocery stores as well as off licences etc all under the one roof....
Forum: Australia
Jun 5th 2009, 3:42 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,176
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: So sorry. Another shipping Q.This time Tools.

My hubby took all his cordless tools and their batteries without any hassles..... did clean them thoroughly though
Forum: Australia
Jun 5th 2009, 3:38 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 404
Posted By Bubsblooms

Does Oz loan show if applying for mortgage in UK??

I have a loan that is still being paid off (no defaults) in Oz but now live in the UK again. I am applying for a mortgage and didn't declare the loan in Oz as didn't think they would trace it.... am...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2009, 8:15 am
Replies: 59
Views: 20,915
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Areas (suburbs) in Sydney to avoid

Hmmmmm - if have money you have the pick of sumptuous places like Balmain/ Elizabeth Bay/ Rose Bay (all require mega $$$$).... For "the rest" Gosford! And if you have an arty crafty side then there...
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2009, 9:36 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 8,114
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: How much money did you take to Oz?

Well done!
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2009, 8:10 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 997
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Getting an australian Passport in the UK

Wise advice!!! If it is a passport for a baby/child they are mighty strict - my 4 month old had to have her mouth closed, her eyes open and both ears visible!! Luckily the place I took her was used...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2009, 8:02 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,733
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Best airline?

And if the connection isn't so great and you are going via Changi pack some swimmers in your hand luggage and go for a swim at the airport!! Fab mid way relaxation - or a very cheap foot massage at...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2009, 8:00 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,733
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Best airline?

I had a terrible experience with Qantas - really unhelpful when travelling with kids too. I did complain - the list was endless - and I got a whopping $50 voucher towards my next Qantas flight!!!!...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2009, 7:58 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,733
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: Best airline?

My hubby just had to fly back to Sydney (the dreaded phone call....) and went with Asiana Airlines. They were really very cheap, barely a sole on the flights so he got to really spread out and he...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2009, 7:53 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 8,114
Posted By Bubsblooms

Re: How much money did you take to Oz?

Flippin eck $100,000!!!! Best I just admit I am irresponsible right now and call social services on arrival.....
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