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Forum: Australia
Aug 4th 2011, 7:06 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By lizq

Shipping boxes from uk

I want someone in the uk to send the occasional box (up to 5/10kg) of various 'goodies' - clothes, cosmetics etc.
Can anyone give me suggestions of reliable, reasonable companies to use?
I don't...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2011, 7:37 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By lizq

Re: Best way to get bbc iplayer in oz?

Thanks for advice - much appreciated and I will investigate further
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2011, 12:43 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By lizq

Best way to get bbc iplayer in oz?

only over here for 9 months so haven't bothered getting austar/foxtel because of cost.
However, really would like to watch some of The Open (golf) maybe through iplayer on laptop
Read on some of...
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2011, 12:25 pm
Replies: 602
Views: 76,333
Posted By lizq

Re: CPV Off-Topic posts - now sparkling lifestyle chat in Australia!!

Good luck with the sale of the house - a fairly stressful experience but after going through applying for a visa, maybe not!
We have been looking for rental around the Noosa area (found somewhere in...
Forum: Australia
Jun 2nd 2011, 7:49 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,355
Posted By lizq

Jetstar Direct Deposit system

Any else had problems booking flights with Jetstar and paying via their Direct Deposit system?
Made a booking on the 26th May 2011, payment was made the same day via their Direct Deposit system but...
Forum: Australia
May 26th 2011, 7:08 pm
Replies: 602
Views: 76,333
Posted By lizq

Re: CPV Off-Topic posts - now sparkling lifestyle chat in Australia!!

We came over in March on a 410 retirement visa (am I allowed to enter into this forum?!) & because we're not sure how long we're staying for (but at least 1 year) sent over just the essentials - 9...
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2011, 8:25 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Posted By lizq

Re: Calling all Retirees - what did you do to settle in?

Thank you both so much for the info.
We have today discovered the delights of our nearest RSL club - amazing value for money on food!
Am constantly amazed how friendly and helpful everyone is, and...
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2011, 4:13 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 537
Posted By lizq

recommened hairdressers in/around Maroochydore

Any recommendations for good hairdressers in the Maroochydore area?
Time for a tidy up!
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2011, 7:04 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Posted By lizq

Calling all Retirees - what did you do to settle in?

Have arrived recently using our 410 visa - used up to now for short trips whilst still working.

Having spent 3 weeks catching up with children in Sydney we have now made our way up to the...
Forum: Australia
Mar 9th 2011, 4:31 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,729
Posted By lizq

Re: Which Airline?

What about easyjet to stansted then Air Asia to Melb?
Not sure if prices are that much cheaper when you take into account baggage allowances, plus the extras you have to pay for with Air Asia....
Forum: Australia
Mar 5th 2011, 11:09 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,729
Posted By lizq

Re: Which Airline?

We've flown with both virgin and Singapore Air. Would recommend Singapore Air - good prices, good service and very reliable (so far). Also you can prebook some seats for a small surcharge. Choice...
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2011, 12:16 am
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By lizq

Re: good areas for active retirees

Thanks lesleys - I think moh has weather charts coming out of his ears!
As we have so much choice I think its becoming all a bit complex weather-wise - any area can have unusual weather conditions...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2011, 11:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By lizq

Re: good areas for active retirees

spudyo - when you say it gets colder at night in the winter - what sort of temperature on average?
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2011, 8:43 am
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By lizq

Re: good areas for active retirees

we were thinking that noosaville might be too hot - have only been there at feb/march time when it was obviously cooling down a bit.
Will look at the central coast areas you mention. We're spending...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2011, 8:32 am
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By lizq

Re: good areas for active retirees

hi louie - one of our reservations about the central coast is that it might be too cold in the winter (says she having just survived the english winter!). Would prefer to have good warmth throughout...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2011, 6:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By lizq

good areas for active retirees

We are 410 retirement visa holders at long last on our way for a semi-permanent move to our favourite country! Arrive in Sydney at beginning of March.
With 2 (single, busy) children in Sydney for at...
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