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Forum: Australia
Jun 7th 2004, 7:10 am
Replies: 43
Views: 1,856
Posted By Joanie Babes

The strangest thing is Aussies generally have...

The strangest thing is Aussies generally have completely different ideas as to what racism is:
My example is anyone from southern Europe is a Wog, and they will call it to them to there face....
Forum: Australia
May 6th 2004, 4:35 am
Replies: 56
Views: 3,097
Posted By Joanie Babes

Re: 2 Years Today

Happy belated birthday!!!
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2004, 6:48 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,400
Posted By Joanie Babes

Re: anglo aussie relationships

( P.s - it's actually very sh*t weather today in "sunny" Brisbane - raining and overcast) [/QUOTE]

I know- this damn weather, I came here under the illusion I would
a) get a tan
b) develop a...
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2004, 6:32 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,811
Posted By Joanie Babes

The strange thing about that young girl and the...

The strange thing about that young girl and the T-shirt is...
get this... she proceeded to wear it on every TV show she went on and was wearing it when photographed in The Australian newspaper. So...
Forum: Australia
Mar 17th 2004, 5:44 am
Replies: 5
Views: 723
Posted By Joanie Babes

Re: How Long To Buy A House In Brisbane?

It is much much easier than the UK. Make sure you have a solicitor tho, or all sorts of stunts can crop up. :) [/QUOTE]

Oh and for God's sake get a proper termite inspection!
We got our...
Forum: Australia
Mar 17th 2004, 5:23 am
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By Joanie Babes

http://www.bestflights.com.au/index.shtml# ...

http://www.bestflights.com.au/index.shtml#

and for somewhere to stay try

http://www.hotelclub.net/

You could always book with Qantas and then end up flying jetstar- that seems the only way...
Forum: Australia
Mar 17th 2004, 5:16 am
Replies: 85
Views: 5,099
Posted By Joanie Babes

Re: First time buyers grant

Do you have to be a citizen to get the grant?
You should move to QLD as they are changing the rules here to increase the thresholds of stamp duty to much higher than in other states, i.e 1st...
Forum: Australia
Feb 24th 2004, 5:41 am
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

MMMMM, can taste it now. Sod it, I am off...

MMMMM, can taste it now.

Sod it, I am off to the pub even if I do have to drink XXXX.
Forum: Australia
Feb 24th 2004, 5:40 am
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Not unless my brother isn't telling me...

Not unless my brother isn't telling me something..... No it's my Dad's 60th birthday so am being beckoned home.
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2004, 9:17 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,150
Posted By Joanie Babes

I have been here for a year and my wieght is a...

I have been here for a year and my wieght is a yoyo, the best thing at the moment is- you go the the gym to keep cool.
It does feel like you eat a lot less in the summer- plus you eat a lot of...
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2004, 9:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By Joanie Babes

Right thats it- am moving to tassie

Right thats it- am moving to tassie
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2004, 9:09 pm
Replies: 160
Views: 6,132
Posted By Joanie Babes

Pollyanna, Think I will join you- guys flew...

Pollyanna,
Think I will join you- guys flew over here just for the Rugby final, so we should go to the UK for a beer! Seems only fair to me.
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2004, 9:05 pm
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Our house is not as bad as some as it is well...

Our house is not as bad as some as it is well insulated. However, I would recommend that you get aircon installed if you don't go well in the heat (at least in the bedroom), it really does make a...
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2004, 9:02 pm
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Joannie I know, as you said, its hard when even...

Joannie I know, as you said, its hard when even the breeze is hot :eek:. Makes it difficult to sleep, Ive been having the same problem. Im still telling Dagboy that Im confiscating the a/c out of the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2004, 9:56 pm
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Hi Mrs Dagboy, Don't get me wrong the evening...

Hi Mrs Dagboy,
Don't get me wrong the evening breezes are lovely. We live on a pretty steep hill so manage to catch them, but at the moment the breeze is stifling too!!
Sorry just having a winge...
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2004, 9:44 pm
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

I suppose that is what we get for buying an...

I suppose that is what we get for buying an unrenevated colonial :scared:
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2004, 12:21 am
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Re: Know anythingabout Brisbane

Academy Rentals - 0412 707 942
Blokes name is Simon Fleury.
Most of the estate agents have brochures too, plus they have shops a bit similar to "Radio Rentals (showing my age now).
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2004, 12:16 am
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Trust me, when it is 29 dgrees and 91% humidity...

Trust me, when it is 29 dgrees and 91% humidity at 2:30 am Brisbane weather is not so perfect, and to say I am a little freaked about the 40 degree forcast for Friday is the understatment of the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2004, 12:08 am
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Re: Know anythingabout Brisbane

Hi Rouse,
Am on the case. Will get to you as soon as possible.

J
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2004, 6:00 am
Replies: 101
Views: 4,671
Posted By Joanie Babes

The thing that gets me about taking a snake into...

The thing that gets me about taking a snake into a tv studio is quite simply- lots of people do it and similar activities, and with much stronger beasts than a king brown- i.e. putting your head into...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2003, 2:57 am
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Apparently he was told it is aspesto, and the...

Apparently he was told it is aspesto, and the building has a problem.

Queenie [/QUOTE]

That is not good, :eek: now, do I tell my friend who as just spend $210,000 on a one bed flat in the Wool...
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2003, 6:16 am
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Re: Know anythingabout Brisbane

It is all an expensive business until you get settled- the best thing about te current market is- there are more home owners than renters so it is a renters dream. Don't be coy about bargaining on...
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2003, 6:07 am
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Hello Queenie, I live in Red Hill and I total...

Hello Queenie,
I live in Red Hill and I total agree with the train line comment- the buses are OK, but quite infrequent and quite expensive on the whole- $28 a week to get to work and back!
I have...
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2003, 11:04 pm
Replies: 156
Views: 20,844
Posted By Joanie Babes

Re: Know anythingabout Brisbane

That particular one was white goods only, but you can hire beds etc for a month while your stuff turns up which are quite reasonable. You can even hire linen!! As for terms and conditions you can ask...
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2003, 5:51 am
Replies: 13
Views: 727
Posted By Joanie Babes

Re: Hello another newbie

Hiya everybody,
I am new to this game too, have posted all of three messages but have got a few handy hints about the dreaded Queensland driving test off previous messages. Have got 3 months to pass...
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