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Forum: Australia
Apr 2nd 2008, 8:07 am
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By brasso

Re: HELP temp accom required from 8/4-SUNSHINE COAST

Hi Laura.. we live hinterland of the sunshine coast... in a place called Mapleton Near Montville... 30 mins from the coast. My husband built the house himself and now we need to sell up to move...
Forum: Australia
Jan 6th 2008, 4:48 am
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By brasso

Re: Encountered our first scorpion

we live in the rainforest on the Sunshine Coast... last year a scorpion joined me in bed and decided to give me a little sting... i too thought it was like a bee sting and just flattened the nasty!!!...
Forum: Australia
Dec 18th 2007, 11:22 am
Replies: 24
Views: 26,568
Posted By brasso

Re: Coomera Waters...North Gold Coast

Hi Thanks everyone for the comments... the more the better... and as far as mozzie's are concern... invite me to your party as they always find me... thought I would be immune after 3 years... but...
Forum: Australia
Dec 17th 2007, 9:46 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,075
Posted By brasso

Re: Coomera Springs

Hi.. I read your thread and wondered whether you would recommend Coomera Waters... I live on the Sunshine Coast and have done so for the last 3 years but circumstances dictate that we move further...
Forum: Australia
Dec 17th 2007, 9:37 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 26,568
Posted By brasso

Coomera Waters...North Gold Coast

Hi anyone out there who knows anything about Coomera Waters, north Gold Coast area?.. I have been living on the Sunshine Coast for the last 3 years, but circumstances dictate that we move further...
Forum: Australia
Dec 12th 2007, 7:54 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,764
Posted By brasso

Re: English sweet shop in Caloundra

Defo difference in the chocolate... the packet of minstrals was yummy... had to eat the 3 packets i bought... I know... yes real pig!!! My 11 year old remembered the Wotsits crisps and couldnt eat...
Forum: Australia
Dec 12th 2007, 9:37 am
Replies: 17
Views: 4,764
Posted By brasso

English sweet shop in Caloundra

Just thought I would let you all know...(no doubt everyone knows already) I was in the High Street In Caloundra today and went into a shop called "The Fudge Kitchen"..... wow! English londoners have...
Forum: Australia
Nov 3rd 2007, 10:08 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By brasso

Re: QLD ELECTRICAL REGS

Hi Mark and Gill... dont want to sound disheartening, but not so easy to get set up and get a decent job as a spark here straight away. I wish we knew when we came here what we know now!!! You go to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 3rd 2007, 9:46 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 563
Posted By brasso

Re: a few questions for those of you on the sunshine coast

Hi! Dont mean to put a damner on things. But be aware that when you come here as a qualified spark(my husband has been one for 20 years in UK) they give you your TRA certificate, then you have to...
Forum: Police
Oct 28th 2007, 11:45 am
Replies: 24
Views: 5,823
Posted By brasso

Re: QLD Police pay

Hi! Dont know whether I can agree with you regarding them wanting ex cops. I went for my PACE interview last week. It took 20 minutes and they then told me that yes they thought I would may a good...
Forum: Australia
Oct 28th 2007, 11:08 am
Replies: 2,180
Views: 309,642
Posted By brasso

Re: Queensland Ambulance Service

Hi! Just to let the people out there know. If you fancy joining the QAS as a Comms officer and are offered a course for 6 weeks residential in Brisbane...DO NOT TAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!
The training is a...
Forum: Australia
May 18th 2007, 9:42 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,391
Posted By brasso

Re: self build

We are on the sunshine coast hinterland, so bit cooler than you. When we were in Port Dougls we looked at some show homes like yours, they were just awesome, but not hot enough here for them. We have...
Forum: Australia
May 17th 2007, 12:47 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,391
Posted By brasso

Re: self build

HI! i was just reading your last and thought that your house maybe similar to ours. Wood/glass/steel on steel stumps. ours is similiar size. Is yours all on one level? We are just at the final stage...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2007, 7:47 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,391
Posted By brasso

Re: self build

HI My hubby had his temporary licence when he applied for the owner builder licence. It is a long story with licences here, you cant apply for your permanent licence till you have been working for 12...
Forum: Australia
May 5th 2007, 1:39 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,391
Posted By brasso

Re: self build

Hi! My husband is an electrician, due to his trade he didnt need to go on the course, just paid for the licence and got the owner builder licence straight away. He has built the house from start to...
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2007, 9:22 am
Replies: 8
Views: 6,583
Posted By brasso

Re: Recommendations for a pool builder in Brisbane

Hi! You need to ring mobile number 0438138696... and ask for Ses, and mention Andy from Mapleton. He will be able to give you a good deal if he covers your area. Good luck and I hope he can help you...
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2007, 12:25 am
Replies: 8
Views: 6,583
Posted By brasso

Re: Recommendations for a pool builder in Brisbane

Hi! We cut out the middle man and contacted a company called SprayCon... they are actually the company that are contacted by the fancy showrooms to do exactly the same job, we cut over $10,000 off...
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2007, 10:15 am
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By brasso

Re: Evening out in Moololaba

My kids are 10, 7 and 4 and I found the Mooloolaba surf club a little restrictive once they had eaten, nothing for them to do. However, 5 mins down the road on the Nicklin Way there is a place in...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2007, 12:20 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By brasso

Re: Evening out in Moololaba

How old are your 2 daughters?
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2007, 8:22 am
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By brasso

Re: Electrician on the Sunshine Coast looking for work...

Thanks very much for the suggestions.. most appreciated.
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2007, 8:55 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By brasso

Re: Electrician on the Sunshine Coast looking for work...

What's the name of the company he works for and do they need any sparks?
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2007, 8:43 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By brasso

Re: Electrician on the Sunshine Coast looking for work...

I dont suppose you know anyone.. I have my electrical licence, as i have been here over 2 years, but have been tied up travelling and then building my own house. When I wasnt looking for work there...
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2007, 10:13 am
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By brasso

Electrician on the Sunshine Coast looking for work...

Hi! If there is anyone out there who is working for a contractor who is in need of an electrician with 20 years Uk experience..or is there anyone who needs an electrician for regular work on the...
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2007, 9:51 am
Replies: 81
Views: 6,420
Posted By brasso

Re: Obviously not that desperate for skills after all...

Hi! I know this doesnt solve your problem, but at least you are not on your own. My OH is qualified electrician, has been for the last 20 years, got our visa through his trade, live on the sunshine...
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2007, 9:45 am
Replies: 5
Views: 686
Posted By brasso

Re: resume advice

Hi Andy! I live on the sunshine coast and got a guy with a company called Resumes for success in Buderim to do it. He is a gem and also helped me with selection criteria and cover letters.. he has a...
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