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Forum: The Barbie
Sep 18th 2014, 1:20 pm
Replies: 92
Views: 7,377
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: TimberFloorAus RIP

I'm so sorry to read this news.

Steve was a great help to my family in our early days here. A true gent, and he'll be sorely missed.

Sincere Condolences to his family.

MG
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2014, 12:18 pm
Replies: 137
Views: 8,743
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Australia's terror alert level raised to high

It was his book 'A town like Alice' that caused me to first fall in love with Australia.

On the beach was a very sobering read.

I'd hate to see terrorists making a point, as I believe they did...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 10th 2014, 12:02 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Visit to USA/Canada, any help appreciated

Thank you, I'll wait until I've asked our contact in Canada before cluttering the immi forum up with an unnecessary question.

Many thanks to those who've replied.

MG
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 10th 2014, 1:59 am
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Visit to USA/Canada, any help appreciated

Hi All,

Sorry, I should have been clearer. We're going to Canada for a training course to allow us to offer a new service in the business we already run.

The person we're dealing with hasn't...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 9th 2014, 11:13 am
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Visit to USA/Canada, any help appreciated

Hello everyone,

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, and I hope the Mods will move the thread if they need to:fingerscrossed:

We're face with a possible business opportunity...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 29th 2014, 11:16 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,072
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Suitcase security.

We've been here 10 years, and one of our brand new suitcases was damaged beyond repair when we arrived in Brisbane via Sydney.

We were very fortunate that Virgin Blue accepted that we hadn't had...
Forum: The Update Forum
Apr 27th 2014, 10:32 am
Replies: 19
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Views: 4,641
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: 10

Oh, I don't think that makes you old:D

Congratulations on your great news about becoming a Papa, and Pauline a Nana:)

A very wonderful part of your life, maybe the best, is about to begin.
...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2014, 6:30 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,812
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Recommendations for dental treatment in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia

Hi,

this is the address that I got from Seasider:)

http://www.drstevenang.com/

MG
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 26th 2014, 9:07 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,756
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Places to stay - Gold Coast

Not wanting to be rude at all, but coming to GC and relying on public transport might mean that you might only see 'tourist hot-spots', and not see the "real gold coast" which in my opinion (after...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 18th 2013, 10:43 am
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Christmas/New Year in Paraparaumu

Thanks again Dashie,

It will be a boys only day for the transport museum:)

MG
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 17th 2013, 10:51 am
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Christmas/New Year in Paraparaumu

Hi Dashie,

Thanks for your reply.

We've stayed in Pukerua Bay before, but only visited Paraparumu.

We've been to Te Papa before, but I'll check out the Pottery:)

Have you been to the...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 16th 2013, 10:58 am
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Christmas/New Year in Paraparaumu

Hello everyone,

We've booked to come to Paraparaumu on holiday for Christmas and New Year and would appreciate any advice on what we can do while we're there.

We know about the wonderful...
Forum: Australia
Apr 23rd 2013, 10:12 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,804
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Dental Costs

Hi,

In Brisbane, and my child recently had braces fitted.

They have a 'payment' plan that's 'interest free'.

We paid upfront, $5,800 to get a 5% discount for :

18-24 months for braces and...
Forum: Australia
Apr 8th 2013, 11:54 am
Replies: 18
Views: 25,234
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Taking a pillow on an Emirates flight

Hi All,

And thanks again to everyone who has given me advice:)

I will buy 'synthetic' filled pillows rather than take my feather ones.

Canadaeh, I've got the complimentary hotel both ways,...
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2013, 8:11 am
Replies: 18
Views: 25,234
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Smile Re: Taking a pillow on an Emirates flight

Hi,

Many thanks to all who have replied.

I didn't think about it being a feather pillow and so won't take a feather one.

I'll buy a smaller synthetic one and squeeze the life out of it and...
Forum: Australia
Apr 5th 2013, 11:04 am
Replies: 18
Views: 25,234
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Taking a pillow on an Emirates flight

Hi all,

I've booked flights to go back to Manchester with Emirates.

I've trolled the internet, and called Emirates, to ask if I can take a 'normal' size feather pillow with me (as carry on...
Forum: Australia
Apr 5th 2013, 10:52 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,183
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: 4 Day Round Trip (OZ>UK>OZ)

Hi,

I know I just couldn't do it.

In fact I've just booked flights that give me 'complimentary' hotel/transfers in Dubai each way (in June/July for a three week 'holiday') so that I can at...
Forum: The Barbie
May 4th 2012, 9:53 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,318
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Back to work

Great news, but you will take it easy won't you?

MG
Forum: The Barbie
May 4th 2012, 9:52 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,122
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: CATERPILLARS

I was a waitress one summer when I was at uni, and I collected a plate from a table of Australian diners. One lady had a small piece of lettuce and an earwig on her plate.

I was horrified, and...
Forum: The Barbie
May 4th 2012, 9:48 am
Replies: 78
Views: 15,287
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: People who bully learner drivers.

We see a fair few L and P platers driving to school and see them get hassled all the time.

It's as though drivers forget that they were learners themselves at one point.

I called a driving...
Forum: The Barbie
May 1st 2012, 9:09 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,934
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Scuba Diving, what age to learn?

Hi,

Well he did it, loved it, and he's now working out how he/we can save up to pay for the courses that are available to him now:)

He's very serious about saving/using his own money, and I...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 22nd 2012, 11:05 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,934
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Scuba Diving, what age to learn?

Hi Steve O,

Thanks for the link to the GC dive site :)

He's done his day in the classroom, and his day in the pool.

The instructors had to ask him to stop answering their questions to allow...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 20th 2012, 11:24 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,934
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Scuba Diving, what age to learn?

Hi,

Thanks for this very positive reply.

Our son is a very capable pool swimmer, but untried at the moment in the ocean.

I've been told that he 'only' has to be able to swim for 400m, and...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 20th 2012, 11:11 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,934
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Scuba Diving, what age to learn?

OMG:blink:

Obviously it turned out okay, you're still here, but I don't think I could do that to my son.

MG
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 20th 2012, 11:09 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,934
Posted By Marleys Ghost

Re: Scuba Diving, what age to learn?

Hi Jan,

Would you think I was awful if I delayed giving you the link to the dive company we've decided on until we're happy with how our son does on their course?

We've decided that this...
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