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Forum: The Barbie
Oct 10th 2010, 8:44 am
Replies: 12
Views: 886
Posted By Donna79

Re: The "I'm from the North East of England Thread" . . .

Hiya!

I'm originally from the Teesside area - now residing in western Sydney. There's not much I miss from sunny Billingham other than family and a couple of friends. Every now and then I get a...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 10th 2010, 8:36 am
Replies: 97
Views: 13,556
Posted By Donna79

Re: The "I'M FROM THE NORTH OF ENGLAND" thread

Lol, there's nowt wrong with that man!
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 9th 2010, 12:02 pm
Replies: 97
Views: 13,556
Posted By Donna79

Re: The "I'M FROM THE NORTH OF ENGLAND" thread

Helloooooo!

I'm from Teesside - but don't hold that against me! I currently live in western Sydney.

I think the only thing I miss from there is my family and a couple of friends, but that's...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 1st 2010, 11:13 am
Replies: 159
Views: 11,250
Posted By Donna79

Re: What would you miss in Australia?

I never knew that! I've never heard of it at all while I was in the UK, but now I have totally spoiled myself with it, and don't like going in the regular cinema anymore - I'm such a snob ha ha.
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 26th 2010, 1:16 pm
Replies: 159
Views: 11,250
Posted By Donna79

Re: What would you miss in Australia?

I would miss Gold Class cinema! It's expensive but well worth it - now I can't stand to sit in the regular cinema seats over here! I think I've spoilt myself, but you just can't beat it:

1 - Your...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 22nd 2010, 7:14 am
Replies: 86
Views: 5,612
Posted By Donna79

Re: What do you miss?

Apart from missing my family the most, I miss:

1. Crisps especially pickled onion, worcester sauce, prawn cocktail, smith's squares.
2. Wispa's
3. Cadbury's fudges
4. TV shows that don't have...
Jun 26th 2010, 11:06 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,076
Posted By Donna79

Re: Hello from New York City Hotel!!

Hi!

Good luck with everything, although I am very envious! I would give my right arm to be able to live and work in the States - I love it! Unfortunately I'm not there and am in western suburbs...
Jun 26th 2010, 10:58 am
Replies: 9
Views: 746
Posted By Donna79

Re: Hi from Chicago USA

Hi and welcome!

I worked in Glenview Illinois for a year in 1998 - that must be close to where you say you are living? I was a nanny and had a fantastic time there. I'm currently living in...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 6th 2010, 8:27 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,441
Posted By Donna79

Re: Oh the shame!

Think I'll get myself down to the shops ;)
Forum: Australia
Mar 12th 2010, 10:12 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 7,461
Posted By Donna79

Re: Who hasn't found a job yet?

Well, I've now been in Oz for over 7 months, and still not found a job! I'm geting really frustrated with it all! I've applied for a total of 65 jobs since I've been here and am applying for pretty...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 12th 2010, 8:10 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,690
Posted By Donna79

Re: How do we transport a 40" plasma screen TV?

My friend's flat screen TV was apparently packed well and still ended up broken when it arrived. When we were moving out here, we sold our flat screen tv and bought a new one here - we just didn't...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 2nd 2010, 6:34 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,727
Posted By Donna79

Re: Which shipping companies to get to quote???

We didn't bring any of our furniture over with us as it all old stuff so we didn't need a container. We did use Seven Seas to ship all our other stuff we were taking in boxes over, and I would...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 2nd 2010, 6:24 am
Replies: 31
Views: 1,841
Posted By Donna79

Re: OMG U CALL THAT BACON!?

NSW also have bacon that doesn't look raw enough when you buy it - it all looks half cooked to me :)
Feb 23rd 2010, 7:31 am
Replies: 60
Views: 11,058
Posted By Donna79

Re: Heart broken and home sick

Hi there,

You sound exactly like I feel. I have a similar situation, but I am in Australia. My partner's dream was to come here, so that is why I am too. However, it was not my dream and so...
Forum: Australia
Feb 3rd 2010, 10:11 am
Replies: 1
Views: 788
Posted By Donna79

Anyone in our neck of the woods?

Hi there,

Been in the country for 6 months now but still feeling the lonliness :( We were just wondering if anyone lived near us that fancied meeting up at all? We live in NSW in Sydney's west,...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2010, 5:51 am
Replies: 60
Views: 7,461
Posted By Donna79

Re: Who hasn't found a job yet?

Hi,
I have been in Oz for almost 6 months now, and still have not found employment. I live in NSW, in a western suburb of Sydney. I am lucky that my partner earns enough to keep us ticking over,...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 19th 2009, 10:11 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,082
Posted By Donna79

Re: What is your favourite Christmas movie?

For Christmas movies you can't beat (or I can't anyway), Home Alone, Home Alone 2., Gremlins and Santa Clause the movie, oh and almost forgot Miracle on 34th Street! It's sad I know but I love...
Nov 17th 2009, 9:45 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,321
Posted By Donna79

Re: "hi everybody"

Thanks! I'm going to try my best and get back there!
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 13th 2009, 5:11 am
Replies: 109
Views: 5,539
Posted By Donna79

Re: How do you celebrate your Christmas?

This will be my first Christmas in Oz, and up to now I don't have a clue what I'll be doing. My other half has to work, and I might even have a job by then too. I usually love celebrating the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 12th 2009, 11:23 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 877
Posted By Donna79

Re: Sydney CBD Thursday Night Drinks - November 12th

Hi all,

We had a good time last night, and it was nice to meet you all - thanks for making us feel welcome!


Will definitely go again another time, but we are unable to commit to every week...
Nov 12th 2009, 11:16 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,321
Posted By Donna79

Re: "hi everybody"

Hi there!

I've just moved to Australia (Sydney area) and been here 3 months now. It's ok, I wouldn't say I loved it though but every one is different. Some people love it here and others hate it...
Forum: Australia
Nov 11th 2009, 11:47 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 877
Posted By Donna79

Re: Sydney CBD Thursday Night Drinks - November 12th

Hi,
I'm new here and would like to come along tonight - what time do you all meet? and do you meet inside or outside the place we are going to?

Thanks,
Donna
Forum: Australia
Nov 11th 2009, 11:44 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By Donna79

Re: Holroyd NSW - Anybody there?

Thanks,
Going to try and get to the one on tonight!
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2009, 10:59 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By Donna79

Holroyd NSW - Anybody there?

Hello,

Just wondering if there is anyone living in/nearby to Holroyd/Merrylands in NSW? We are about 40 minutes away from Sydney on the train, and just down the road from Parramatta. I feel so...
Nov 9th 2009, 10:45 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By Donna79

Re: Hello all!

Thanks! I still cry now after 3 months! I'm sure my boyfriend is sick of me as this has always been his dream, just not mine. I really do hope things get better like people say because at the...
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