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Forum: Australia
Feb 7th 2014, 1:40 am
Replies: 23
Views: 21,143
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Sydney V New York

I've lived in NYC (Forest Hills, Queens) and Sydney. I must say that I loved New york, the attitude, the people, the excitement etc etc but after 7 years the brutal winters really got to me! We left...
Forum: Goa
Feb 5th 2014, 2:26 am
Replies: 28
Goa
Views: 3,103
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Goa

Very worrying reading your posts about food poisoning! In Bali recently, an Australian mother and daughter died after eating fish!

Over the years I've had a few bad bouts of food poisoning in...
Forum: Goa
Feb 2nd 2014, 9:07 am
Replies: 28
Goa
Views: 3,103
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Goa

Would just like to get an idea of what Goa is like. North/South tourist/non tourist. I live in Australia so expect a certain level of good hygiene etc.
Forum: Goa
Feb 2nd 2014, 9:01 am
Replies: 28
Goa
Views: 3,103
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Goa

oooohhh.....does not sound good!!!!

I am so used to travelling overseas and enjoying the food!!

Thank you for your advise.
Forum: Goa
Feb 1st 2014, 7:34 pm
Replies: 28
Goa
Views: 3,103
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Goa

Thanks Bipat,

Yes you are right......I certainly do need to do some reading on Goa. My assumptions about the place have been so wrong. Sounds a little bit disappointing when it is described as...
Forum: Goa
Feb 1st 2014, 3:10 am
Replies: 28
Goa
Views: 3,103
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Goa

Vagatorsunset

I really appreciate the time that you put into my reply. I will certainly buy a Lonely Planet book and do further research into the areas that you have suggested.
Forum: Goa
Feb 1st 2014, 3:06 am
Replies: 28
Goa
Views: 3,103
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Goa

Thanks everyone.
Well shows how ignorant I am, I thought that Goa was a small tourist destination.....North or South??? I wouldn't have a clue! Certainly need to do a bit of reading up on Goa.
...
Forum: Goa
Jan 30th 2014, 8:18 pm
Replies: 28
Goa
Views: 3,103
Posted By dragon1954

Goa

I'm interested in going to Goa for a 4 week vacation this year. Never been to India before. Would appreciate your input to help me prepare for my holiday.

- Should I book accommodation before...
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2014, 9:06 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By dragon1954

Re: House/Pet sitters.

Thanks.

There is something that doesn't sit right with me........don't know what - just a hunch! Am I leaving myself vulnerable on so many levels or am I just being super cautious?
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2014, 6:38 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By dragon1954

Re: House/Pet sitters.

Thanks Dorothy. I've just been chatting to a woman in the dog park who has managed to get an old neighbour to house sit for her, but like me she doesn't feel comfortable about a stranger in her...
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2014, 4:18 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By dragon1954

Re: House/Pet sitters.

Thanks Dorothy.....afraid I live on the other side of the country - Qld!
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2014, 3:29 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By dragon1954

House/Pet sitters.

Has anyone ever had anyone look after their house and pets when they have gone on holidays. I came across a site advertising house sitters and I'm thinking it might be a better alternative to putting...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 7th 2014, 9:43 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 8,591
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Things might have changed.

I haven't been on this site for a long time because of the intolerance of some people to other people's opinions.

I actually thought this was a great topic and of some value to people thinking of...
Forum: Australia
Dec 7th 2013, 5:34 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,260
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Home Swap or short term rental in England

They look permanent and most of them are in Spain. There seems to be a number of sites for holiday house swapping and the comments that I have read so far sound positive. Certainly seems worth...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 7th 2013, 5:26 am
Replies: 4
Views: 996
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Home swap or short term rental.

Thanks Robin, I would never have thought of House sitting.....worth looking into!! Not sure about going to the UK during the winter months. I've become acclimatised to the warm weather.
Forum: Australia
Dec 5th 2013, 9:27 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,260
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Home Swap or short term rental in England

Just took a quick look at the website you suggested......it looks good!!! Glad you had a positive experience.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 5th 2013, 9:06 pm
Replies: 97
Views: 8,365
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Nelson Mandela dies

Shame, but his time is well and truly up!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 5th 2013, 9:05 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 996
Posted By dragon1954

Home swap or short term rental.

I am presently living in Australia but a bit homesick for the UK. I have been thinking about returning for an extended period of time and I was wondering if anyone else has experience with swapping...
Forum: Australia
Dec 5th 2013, 9:00 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,260
Posted By dragon1954

Home Swap or short term rental in England

It's many, many years since I lived in the UK, but just recently I've started feeling very nostalgic for England and I would love to return for an extended period of time.

I have been considering...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 27th 2013, 9:49 am
Replies: 46
Views: 2,431
Posted By dragon1954

Re: The Christmas 2013 thread

I went into Bunnings today and they have all the garden electrical ornaments already! Coles and Woolies have Christmas puds and cakes......for goodness sake its only October!!!!
Forum: The Barbie
May 25th 2013, 10:45 pm
Replies: 609
Views: 62,422
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Depression / anxiety

Agree!
Forum: USA
Apr 7th 2013, 9:08 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 7,493
Posted By dragon1954

Re: The hour is almost upon me!!!

Pompeyblonde,
I've read your blog about returning back to the UK with interest. For many years I wanted to return but something or somebody always got in the way! I'm now back in Brisbane after some...
Forum: Australia
Mar 31st 2013, 9:59 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,189
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Single Scottish Mummy moving to Hervey Bay (Now not sure!!!!)

You can read about a place until you are blue in the face, but it's not until you have actually been there and had a good look around that you will know whether or not it's right for you. You might...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 23rd 2013, 9:10 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 6,041
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Thank You Australia!

Believe me there are a lot worst places than Australia and America is one of them!
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 22nd 2013, 10:05 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 6,041
Posted By dragon1954

Re: Thank You Australia!

I didn't know that......I've met a few Irish who have got a green card through the lottery, so assumed anyone could.
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