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Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2012, 4:26 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,212
Posted By Jen28

Re: 461 & Reciprocal health care - private cover help?

Great thanks BB will look into those types of policies see what the pricing comes out at. I know BUPA do one but they make you take out a health care policy as well which ended up being over $2k a...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jul 12th 2012, 1:39 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,054
Posted By Jen28

One year in already...

This Saturday marks our one year arrival in Australia to start up our new life over here so I thought I’d put some thoughts down on how it’s all gone.

Getting here: Now this was the easy part,...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 12th 2012, 1:13 am
Replies: 81
Views: 5,327
Posted By Jen28

Re: Chocolate brownies cook off.....

Hmmmm caramel....



Hmmmm fudge....

It's all about the experimentation. Nothing better than discovering something new and potentially better. I'd say add fudge chunks to the brownies but I'd...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 12th 2012, 1:08 am
Replies: 87
Views: 7,096
Posted By Jen28

Re: Where do you buy your clothes from?

Ebay can be pretty good for second hand books. I got 9 James Patterson books, all in great nic for $40 including postage! They sell for about $15 a piece on amazon or kindle despite being a really...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 12th 2012, 1:05 am
Replies: 87
Views: 7,096
Posted By Jen28

Re: Where do you buy your clothes from?

Should have been more specific - Diesel jeans go for about 100 quid a pair back home so 3 pairs for less than $250 is still a pretty good bargain even at the current exchange rate... But then some...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 12th 2012, 1:01 am
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By Jen28

Re: Mountain Biking near Sydney

That's perfect - I've just booked a weekend away to Kangaroo Valley in late September so will put the bikes in the boot and see if it's still there. I'll let you know how it's fairing 25 years on!!
...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 11th 2012, 7:38 am
Replies: 81
Views: 5,327
Posted By Jen28

Re: Chocolate brownies cook off.....

Whoever you let eat them!!! YUM YUM! :thumbsup:

Have you tried the Nigella Chocolate Pavlova?? I'm curious. Love chocolate, love pavlova but not sure about the two together...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 11th 2012, 7:36 am
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By Jen28

Mountain Biking near Sydney

Hello all

Me and the OH have been embracing the gorgeous winter weather in Sydney and have invested in some mountain bikes. Now where to ride them... Any suggestions?

We've done Manly Dam and...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 11th 2012, 7:23 am
Replies: 87
Views: 7,096
Posted By Jen28

Re: Where do you buy your clothes from?

Plus it's free delivery and turns up in less than a week. The returns is an added bonus. Do you know if they can now ship to another dress than your billing address? Haven't ordered anything from...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 11th 2012, 7:15 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By Jen28

Re: I need to get rid of some old books

I recently bought some second hand books from ebay - 9 James Patterson books I've been wanting for ages - a really old series that are still selling for $10-15 each on Kindle book store and a bit...
Forum: Australia
Jul 11th 2012, 7:09 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,212
Posted By Jen28

Re: 461 & Reciprocal health care - private cover help?

Thanks for this Elice. It's a bit of a nightmare really made more complicated by being on a 461 visa which doesn't seem to be known or catered for by a lot of the medical insurance providers. It's...
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2012, 9:44 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,212
Posted By Jen28

461 & Reciprocal health care - private cover help?

Hi all

I'm a UK citizen living in Oz on a 461 visa through my NZ partner. I know it's not a great long term visa (seems to be the standard response from those on better visas - lucky you!) but I...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 5th 2011, 1:08 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 6,263
Posted By Jen28

Re: Mosman bomb scare

I don't know what's scarier... The guy with the bomb or half of the comments posted on this thread... I'm certain I'd rather live in a city with one maniac than 20 idiotic, self righteous tw@ts who...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 5th 2011, 12:33 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 4,018
Posted By Jen28

Kiwi Pubs in Sydney

So I know it's a BRITISH expats forum but hey I'm sure there are more than a few of us who have eloped with a Kiwi and gained entry to Oz so does anyone know a good pub where me and my Kiwi love will...
Forum: Australia
May 27th 2011, 1:09 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 3,707
Posted By Jen28

Re: How do you rent a flat in Sydney??

Thanks for the advice. Managed to get a 2 month bargain let through a friend for a serviced apartment which will keep us going until we manage to find the place of our dreams or at least somewhere...
Forum: The Barbie
May 26th 2011, 8:11 am
Replies: 38
Views: 7,716
Posted By Jen28

Re: Sunscreen for face.

Didn't realise you could get such a good deal $30 for a litre is a bargain a Scot like me can't resist!! :cool:



Yeah I had been thinking that our stuff is more sunscreen for slapping on when...
Forum: Australia
May 25th 2011, 12:55 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 3,707
Posted By Jen28

How do you rent a flat in Sydney??

Other than the obvious - go to a letting agent and give them your money... What is required when renting a flat for the first time?

We're moving to Sydney from the UK in a couple of months and...
Forum: The Barbie
May 25th 2011, 10:44 am
Replies: 38
Views: 7,716
Posted By Jen28

Re: Sunscreen for face.

I use DermaQuest Solar Moisturiser SPF 30 - it's expensive (£40 here in the UK) but one tube lasts me over 6 months using it as a daily face moisturiser every morning. I used daily whilst travelling...
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2011, 7:35 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By Jen28

Re: Mobile Phone Providers

can anyone give a very basic overview of what the whole cap plan thing is? i'm used to the simple pay £30 a month and get 500 minutes plus 500 texts then you pay for anything over and above this...
...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 12th 2011, 7:25 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,998
Posted By Jen28

Re: Medicals in the UK please help

Thanks for that. I'll definitely try for cancellations. Immigration department are fine for me to miss the 28 day deadline given the situation but worried about it holding up my application in...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 12th 2011, 11:22 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,998
Posted By Jen28

Re: Medicals in the UK please help

Just found out that the soonest appointment in Manchester is 11 May which takes me past the 28 day deadline so looks like I'll be making the near 5 hour round trip to Birmingham to get my medical...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 12th 2011, 9:06 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,998
Posted By Jen28

Re: Medicals in the UK please help

Thanks for the info. Manchester likely my best option too as I'm in Leeds.



There are only two centres in mid or north England now so finding a cheaper centre would probably be netted off by...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 11th 2011, 4:06 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,998
Posted By Jen28

Re: Medicals in the UK please help

I'm applying for temporary 461 (family member of NZ cit) and just been told I need to get medical and chest x-ray! Was surprised to see this for the type of visa with the UK reciprocal agreement with...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 30th 2011, 8:26 am
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By Jen28

Re: Banks and Money exchange any advice?

That's interesting about HSBC, good to get some insight from the other side. We're going to a migration seminar tonight with NAB so will see what they have to say as have heard good things about...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 29th 2011, 3:47 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By Jen28

Re: Banks and Money exchange any advice?

We're looking into the same thing with HSBC now and you can set one up with them through their International Branch but think they charge £50 for the set up but they do send you a welcome pack & your...
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