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Search: Posts Made By: Annabel Candy
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Forum: The Barbie
Jun 19th 2009, 10:50 am
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: How to kill a cane toad

Splat, squelch, ewwwww
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 19th 2009, 4:00 am
Replies: 77
Views: 3,181
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: For anybody waiting to come to Queensland

Great pics! I'm documenting our move to Noosa with funny/sad/interesting stories and a few photos so people can see what it's like. Emigrating is an amazing journey and we're lucky to have such a...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jun 19th 2009, 3:52 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,256
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: 12mths tomorrow on the Sunshine Coast

Glad you've settled in. A year's definitely a milestone. We're around the six month mark and had a bit of a hiccup recently when the excitement of the new wears off but you still haven't carved out a...
Forum: Australia
Jun 19th 2009, 3:49 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,901
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Queensland Housing Market

Here's my take. Been here six months, I think prices have dropped about 8% and wonder if they'll drop another 10-20% in line with the global property market. Tough times for property investors.
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 19th 2009, 3:41 am
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By Annabel Candy

How to kill a cane toad

Aussie residents and wanna be residents - this could come in useful some time. Or not....
http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/wicked-winter-on-the-sunshine-coast-australia/
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
May 31st 2009, 10:04 am
Replies: 26
Views: 11,389
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Costa Rica

I would be happy to help if I can. Is it about the property in Escazu? Please tell me and if I have any advice to offer I will.

Good luck with all your travel plans!
Forum: The Barbie
May 27th 2009, 5:36 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Beware petty theft in holiday areas

Totally wierd! The note doesn't say how it happened but I am keeping my garage door tight shut from now on...
Forum: The Barbie
May 27th 2009, 5:11 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Beware petty theft in holiday areas

I'm definitely losing something here. And watch out surfer boy! There's a notice up at Little Cove about someone who had 2 surfboards and a skateboard stolen from their home on Sobroan St!! True but...
Forum: The Barbie
May 27th 2009, 4:03 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Beware petty theft in holiday areas

Yes, but it wasn't much of an opportunity for this thief as the contents of the bag had zero value:(
Forum: The Barbie
May 27th 2009, 1:00 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Beware petty theft in holiday areas

LOL... Yeah, right!
Forum: The Barbie
May 27th 2009, 12:50 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Beware petty theft in holiday areas

Too right, there aren't any Aussies round here, only Poms and the odd Kiwi.... Hmmm!
Forum: The Barbie
May 26th 2009, 11:50 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
Posted By Annabel Candy

Beware petty theft in holiday areas

Just got my bag nicked from a Noosa Beach. Apparently hoilday units are often targeted by thieves too. Be warned. Full story on my blog. It's not nice being stranded at the beach without your car...
Forum: The Barbie
May 26th 2009, 11:47 am
Replies: 81
Views: 3,704
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Best Comedian in the world?

Did we already mention Catherine Tate?
Forum: The Barbie
May 4th 2009, 10:18 am
Replies: 551
Views: 32,147
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Whinging Pom House Seller (Nov 08 onwards)

In the UK, they're putting whinging poms who can't sell their house on the telly in a bid to help get rid of them and move them on to Australia asap:) Check this:
...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 29th 2009, 3:33 am
Replies: 551
Views: 32,147
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Whinging Pom House Seller (Nov 08 onwards)

Love the pics, I am a sucker for wedding photos! Don't tell me that is in Essex though?!
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2009, 12:17 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 7,565
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Back door entry to Australia via New Zealand

Thanks so much for all your replies and input.

Does anyone know what would happen with Kiwi kids who want to study at University in Australia? Would they be treated any differently than Aussie...
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2009, 2:05 am
Replies: 33
Views: 7,565
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Back door entry to Australia via New Zealand

This is interesting. So do Kiwis with a skilled occupation stand a better chance than say Brits?
Forum: Australia
Apr 20th 2009, 9:20 am
Replies: 33
Views: 7,565
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Back door entry to Australia via New Zealand

Parochial! LOL... I guess I am a bit of a country bumpkin....
Forum: Australia
Apr 17th 2009, 9:31 am
Replies: 33
Views: 7,565
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Back door entry to Australia via New Zealand

Thanks so much for your replies!

Ha ha, just couldn't resist it! Yes, quite right, NZ citizens will never be Aus citizens but can reside in Aus permanently at the moment. I guess I did live in a...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Apr 17th 2009, 2:59 am
Replies: 26
Views: 11,389
Posted By Annabel Candy

Moving to Costa Rica

We just spent a year there and loved it but it didn't work out with kids as the schooling was a huge problem - we were in the southern zone near Dominical. Personally I think it would make a great...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 17th 2009, 2:20 am
Replies: 81
Views: 3,704
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Best Comedian in the world?

Yes, Danny Bhoy is very popular here in Australia. I saw a bit of his stuff on the Qantas flight over here and it did raise a few laughs:)
Forum: Australia
Apr 17th 2009, 2:14 am
Replies: 33
Views: 7,565
Posted By Annabel Candy

Back door entry to Australia via New Zealand

Is it still easier to get a visa for New Zealand than for Australia? There seemed to be a time when it was thought to be and some people applied for NZ residency and then moved to Australia. We have...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 16th 2009, 12:07 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,544
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Best way to stop SMOKING!?

Well done! But you have hit on a tried and tested method here. Basically you just have to rid yourself of all smoking triggers - certain friends, specific situations. We all know what they are. So...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 15th 2009, 9:26 pm
Replies: 551
Views: 32,147
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Whinging Pom House Seller (Nov 08 onwards)

But if the market is flattening out in UK it should be here in Australia too so in theory even if you have to sell for less in UK you should be able to buy for less in Australia. Unless the pound...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 15th 2009, 12:35 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,544
Posted By Annabel Candy

Re: Best way to stop SMOKING!?

It takes practice and an iron will no matter how much medication you take. I count myself as an expert in giving up as I've quit smoking many times but always go back around Xmas during the party...
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