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Forum: Australia
Oct 31st 2006, 4:31 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By welshgirl

Wink Re: How many of us living in Merriwa now???

I'm here on a temp basis until our house is built. No kids sorry but a hyperactive dog instead. So if you see a haggard looking person being dragged past your house by a black dog, spare me a thought...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2006, 11:35 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,821
Posted By welshgirl

Re: We went, we saw, we loved!!!

Isn't it funny how things turn out? We had never been here before we emigrated, and were convinced we would live on the Sunshine Coast. We never even had any intention of going to Perth. Then some...
Forum: Australia
Oct 23rd 2006, 4:52 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By welshgirl

Re: URGENT! request for nice rental in Perth( NOR)

Try Lucy at Joyce Property Investments 9429 7700. We are renting through them in Merriwa (not the best area I know but the house we are in is in the newer area, just off the new Connolly Drive...
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2006, 7:44 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,683
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Xmas flights

Still a bit scary when we went back in May 2005 and only paid $1700 each. Just my luck that my only sister decides to get married on Dec 30th! :rolleyes:
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2006, 5:56 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,683
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Xmas flights

I booked a couple of months ago to fly back on the 21st December and return 3rd January - best deal was around $2600 each including taxes!!!!!! I know the shock nearly killed me. We're flying with...
Forum: Australia
Sep 6th 2006, 5:48 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,510
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Sh*t it's scary!

My partner works at the Mount Hospital and my best friend is a nurse there. They seem to think it's not a bad place to work in. I still can't believe that they get free parking there (especially when...
Forum: Australia
Aug 1st 2006, 4:32 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 6,824
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Australian Passport Photos A NightMare

I agree - I had a nightmare when trying to get our Aus passports. I firstly went to Whitfords and got kicked out the door practically as I didn't make an appointment. Called Joondalup and made one...
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2006, 11:46 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,532
Posted By welshgirl

Re: New house builds..hints/tips

I know - but if you are going for a display home with the upgrades it's an idea to take pictures.
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2006, 11:41 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,532
Posted By welshgirl

Re: New house builds..hints/tips

Ooh yes just remembered - if you are going for a house that is on display, photograph everything inside, then when it comes to choosing tiles etc you can refer to the photos to see what needs to be...
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2006, 7:50 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,532
Posted By welshgirl

Re: New house builds..hints/tips

We have just signed up with Gemmill Homes and are building NOR. Had been put off building before as we were scared of the hidden costs, but having been in WA 3 years now, and knowing lots of people...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 11th 2006, 3:10 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 5,172
Posted By welshgirl

Cool Re: any welsh people out there??

We are from Carmarthen and Barry - lived in Sully for 5 years before we moved out here in June 2003. Just popped on to have a look here as I'm in work and our computer system is down. Haven't been on...
Forum: Australia
Sep 22nd 2005, 12:24 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,717
Posted By welshgirl

Re: perth or sunshine coast

We are in Pommie land - in Butler, a brand new area North of Perth, recently moved from Kinross (another Pommie land). Don't get me wrong - there are a lot of Poms but a lot of 'native Aussies' too....
Forum: Australia
Sep 21st 2005, 5:20 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,717
Posted By welshgirl

Wink Re: perth or sunshine coast

We originally came over with the intention of living on the Sunshine Coast - we flew directly to Brisbane and loved it. Then flew over to Perth for a reccie and stayed! There are good and bad points...
Forum: Australia
Sep 6th 2005, 11:50 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,595
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Next opening in Perth

Well, I for one, will be glad to be able to go to a shop, and know right away if something is going to fit me, that it won't shrink, fade or go out of shape after 2 washes, and it'll last a good few...
Forum: Australia
Sep 5th 2005, 7:37 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,595
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Next opening in Perth

So glad you said that Diane - I was thinking the same thing. I haven't even been in there - the window display was enough to make me think of ancient nanas.
Forum: Australia
Sep 5th 2005, 6:28 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,595
Posted By welshgirl

Wink Next opening in Perth

For those having withdrawal symptoms there is a Next opening in Joondalup. I'm still not convinced it's the real thing, though I spoke to the lady there today and she said it was real Next...
Forum: Australia
Sep 5th 2005, 6:22 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Sunmoon Resort - Scarborough (Perth)

We stayed there when we arrived in July 2003. I wouldn't recommend it. Apart from the fact there were only about 4 other people staying there (it was Winter time I accept) they put us in the back row...
Forum: Australia
Aug 18th 2005, 8:13 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,360
Posted By welshgirl

Cool Re: Welsh people in Oz....

I'm from Carmarthen, partner is from Barry. I lived in Cardiff for 12 years (Sully for 5) before moving to Perth in 2003. Just applied for Aussie citizenship - can't believe the time has come round...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2005, 2:02 am
Replies: 97
Views: 6,508
Posted By welshgirl

Cool Re: What Shops Are You Missing????

Don't want to make you all jealous, but, I've just come back from the UK, and stocked up on M&S bras and knickers. Been here 2 years and been relying on mum and sis to send me these for birthdays and...
Forum: Australia
Jun 10th 2005, 2:26 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,571
Posted By welshgirl

Talking Re: malaysian airlines?

We flew back on Sunday with Malayisa, after a 4 week break in the UK. Can't fault them - all seats had been allocated before check in. We were together with our preferred window seats on both flights...
Forum: Australia
Apr 14th 2005, 6:47 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 3,139
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Mad hubby and TRA

That's exactly what we did - other half is a chef - obviously if we wanted to get the TRA anytime before next millenium I had to do the typing - but I now know all about running a kitchen.
Forum: Australia
Apr 14th 2005, 12:44 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Citibank - On-line Cash Manager Account

They were fine with us faxing copies. I don't recall sending certified copies of passports, just copies of bills with our names and addresses on.

We've been in Perth nearly 2 years - off back to...
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2005, 7:32 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,326
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Keeping UK bank account open

You can transfer money to the UK online with Citibank. I think they charge $25 per transaction.
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2005, 7:27 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Citibank - On-line Cash Manager Account

We opened one - we applied on line and then had to get the mountains of paperwork signed and certified by JP etc. Then by the time we sent them off we had changed address so had to send more...
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2005, 1:23 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,422
Posted By welshgirl

Re: Happy Birthday Ceri

Penblwydd Hapus Ceri!
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