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Forum: Australia
Apr 27th 2010, 11:09 am
Replies: 2
Views: 758
Posted By MERCAT

Coastal Brown Ants

Hi

Is there anyone else having trouble with these buggers?

They are churning up my garden and drilling holes in the driveway.

Any help is much appreciated.
Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2009, 11:20 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,958
Posted By MERCAT

Why are Christmas mince pies so expensive?

Why are mince pies so expensive her? Woolies/Coles selling them for $3.99 for 6! I have seen them as dear as $8.00 for 6 mince pies. I can't believe the mark up. I think we will miss out this...
Forum: Australia
Nov 18th 2009, 7:17 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,176
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Missing items when shipped over

I think they only take minor things which you wouldn't miss as much, like DVDs etc.
Forum: Australia
Nov 18th 2009, 7:13 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,919
Posted By MERCAT

Re: How quick did you move to Oz?

At least you can enjoy your last wintery Christmas over there. When you get here Christmas will not be the same. No snow, rain or gale force winds here! Enjoy it whilst you can. I sometime miss...
Forum: Australia
Nov 18th 2009, 6:52 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,919
Posted By MERCAT

Re: How quick did you move to Oz?

Wow that was quick.
Forum: Australia
Nov 18th 2009, 12:12 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,919
Posted By MERCAT

How quick did you move to Oz?

Once our visa was granted in the October, I arranged the packers for first week of November. Spent 2 weeks in an empty house, sleeping on the floor. We finished work and the kids finished school on...
Forum: Australia
Nov 18th 2009, 11:58 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,176
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Missing items when shipped over

If, like me by the time you get round to unpacking ALL the boxes some months later you find these things have gone missing - its too late to claim. We just put it down to experience. We have moved...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2009, 7:33 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,176
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Missing items when shipped over

QUOTE=ianhutch1;8106820]Yep but only noticed as we have been living here and realised certain things werent here with us, mostly DVD's and small stuff.

We moved with John Masons.[/QUOTE]

That's...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2009, 7:25 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,176
Posted By MERCAT

Missing items when shipped over

Has anyone had items missing from their container when they were packed in the UK and shipped over to Oz?

We have, OH had some tools which went missing enroute and my sister's OH had his flight...
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2009, 9:30 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,140
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Is it me or are some workmen stupid?

If you rush a job it will cost you more to fix it.
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2009, 11:28 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,140
Posted By MERCAT

Is it me or are some workmen stupid?

We have just had Foxtel installed this weekend. When the guy came to fit the dish we asked him to put it on top of the roof. Went off to do some gardening whilst he was fitting it and guess what. ...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 5th 2009, 9:02 am
Replies: 66
Views: 5,391
Posted By MERCAT

Re: WIGAN

We are from Astley which is part of Wigan.
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 3rd 2009, 11:05 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,640
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Singapore Airlines - transfer times

Many thanks to everyone for your advice.
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 2nd 2009, 9:47 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,640
Posted By MERCAT

Singapore Airlines - transfer times

I have just booked a return flight for my son to visit family in the UK. I had originally asked the travel agent to book the flight with an 8 hour delay in the connection Perth - Singapore - M/cr. ...
Forum: Australia
Jul 29th 2009, 12:02 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,144
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Why are Perth NOR secondary schools so "bad"?

We live in the North and in my opinion the thought of my boys going to Wanneroo High (state school) sent shivers down my spine. My boys go to a private school in Ocean Reef. Not all private schools...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 27th 2009, 12:44 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,493
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Barking Dogs

Thanks. Its just so frustrating that people can be so inconsiderate.
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 27th 2009, 11:57 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,493
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Barking Dogs

I don't care if they know its us complaining, they probably do already. We have filled in the forms, given the neighbour 2 letters from the council's template. The barking is so loud it can be...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 26th 2009, 5:47 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,493
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Barking Dogs

We have spoken to the neighbour several times. It's no use. He has form for dogs barking and ithe poor thing is fenced in at the back so it can't get out. Lives there 24/7 - never been out. Seriously...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 26th 2009, 12:58 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,493
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Barking Dogs

Have done this but unfortunately because its a German Shephard they don't work.... Even thought about buying an expensive top of the range one but the suppliers said we would be wasting our money and...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 26th 2009, 12:57 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,493
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Barking Dogs

Sometimes think its because we have British accents. Every time we call the Council the Ranger can't take calls because he's busy!! The neighbour is a complete moron and won't do anything about it....
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 26th 2009, 12:43 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,493
Posted By MERCAT

Re: Barking Dogs

We have done that several times. Nothing seems to happen and the Ranger never calls us back. Spent the whole weekend listening to that dog barking. It's driving us nuts..
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 26th 2009, 12:20 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,493
Posted By MERCAT

Barking Dogs

Has anyone else experienced having neighbours with a dog that barks constantly?
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 16th 2009, 6:58 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,367
Posted By MERCAT

Re: WA Road Safety

:drinkwine:
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 16th 2009, 12:16 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,367
Posted By MERCAT

WA Road Safety

Check it out.

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&C

"unique problems" they are not kidding. I've seen some pretty bad driving in the 18 months I've been here, has anyone else?
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 13th 2009, 12:04 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 315
Posted By MERCAT

Good Food & Wine Show Perth

Has anyone been to one of these shows before and if so, was it any good? Thinking of going this year and just wanted some feed back.
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