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Forum: USA
Mar 1st 2013, 2:48 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By SamG

We're Leaving the USA - Can Anyone Recommend a Removal Company?

Our 3 year stint in the USA will be coming to an end in November and I need to start thinking about moving us back to Sydney - and budgeting for it!! Does anyone have any experience of US...
Forum: Australia
Sep 24th 2012, 3:57 am
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By SamG

Re: When Should I Book My Dog's Travel and Quarantine?

Six months? Glad I checked!! Thanks, that helps give me a framework for starting the 'schedule of things to do' prior to moving back :)
Forum: Australia
Sep 23rd 2012, 2:53 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By SamG

When Should I Book My Dog's Travel and Quarantine?

We are moving back to Sydney next year and I'm wondering when I should start to think about booking my dog's travel - I'd hate for there to be 'no room at the inn' at the Quarantine centre. I know I...
Forum: Australia
Jun 13th 2011, 6:32 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 5,419
Posted By SamG

Re: Best flea/tick/worm preventative for dogs?

We mostly used Advocate for worming and flea control in conjunction with a preventic collar (smells of peppermint). In the summer months we would replace the collar with Advantix - we had a...
Forum: Australia
May 31st 2011, 4:28 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,114
Posted By SamG

Re: Brief introduction.......................

It's good that you're normally an outgoing person, you'll fit right in!! But you've hit the nail on the head when you say it seems overwhelming - of course it is - you're still adjusting your whole...
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2011, 6:13 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,114
Posted By SamG

Re: Brief introduction.......................

Hey Amanda - don't despair!! Many of us have been in your position. Things will pick up when your involvement at school starts and you become a more familiar face at school drop off and pick up. ...
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2011, 5:35 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By SamG

Re: Move to Sydney,kids ,dogs schools etc help

I don't know much about the commute to Auburn but I can also confirm that the Lower North Shore is a great kid and dog friendly area. We lived in Killara and when we return to Oz my kids will be...
Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2011, 9:33 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,146
Posted By SamG

Re: Thoughts on taking dogs

Have you looked into what vaccinations your dog may need? We recently moved to the USA but will be returning to Sydney in 2013 so I was asking our pet relocation person about anything we needed to...
Forum: Australia
Mar 7th 2011, 10:14 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,372
Posted By SamG

Re: Which Airline?

My vote would go to Singapore Air, I migrated with them on my own with 2 young kids and was 6 months pregnant at the time (long story, hubby had to go out ahead of me) - they were great. This was 6...
Forum: Australia
Mar 7th 2011, 4:39 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,346
Posted By SamG

Re: Tips on Saving Money?

I agree with everyone else - shop at Aldi as much as possile, buy your petrol strategically (not always easy to get the timing right though).

Check with your electricity supplier to see when...
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2011, 9:02 pm
Replies: 154
Views: 44,532
Posted By SamG

Re: Wanted Down Under starts again...

It seems that there's a series showing on bbc2 at 3pm - probably a repeat (I haven't caught up with any of the shows yet) but if you're looking for a WDU fix......:p
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2011, 10:32 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,986
Posted By SamG

Re: Removal Advice London to Sydney

We used John Mason - this was 6 years ago so don't know if they're still as good but for us they were among the most competitive and gave fabulous service.

Good luck!
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2011, 3:06 am
Replies: 154
Views: 44,532
Posted By SamG

Re: Wanted Down Under starts again...

Brilliant Simon, I'm so glad they're showing it after all. I was catching up with this week's shows and thinking to myself that a couple have featured QLD so why aren't they showing your ep.
...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2011, 2:47 am
Replies: 127
Views: 8,525
Posted By SamG

Re: Very curious!

The OP is in his mid-20s with no children, positive equity in his house, a skill that's in demand and what he considers to be a realistic set of expectations about living in Oz. Whilst I agree a...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2011, 2:16 am
Replies: 127
Views: 8,525
Posted By SamG

Re: Very curious!

I completely agree - it's the things that you don't do in life that you regret, not the things you've done and didn't like.
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2011, 1:39 am
Replies: 127
Views: 8,525
Posted By SamG

Re: Very curious!

Yep, we went over with hubby never having been (and my only experience was a holiday of 2 weeks). We were fed up of a long commute to earn a decent wage and decided that moving closer to London...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2011, 1:24 am
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By SamG

Re: Moving to Sydney Area

I think it depends on your current circumstances and the temperament of your children. We moved to Sydney 6 years ago with 3 preschool aged children and one on the way. We obviously had no problems...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2011, 2:54 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 45,473
Posted By SamG

Re: Sydney - what's good and what's bad?

In my (pretty expensive) part of town a 3-4 bed rental will set you back $800-$1000 per week.
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2011, 9:49 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 45,473
Posted By SamG

Re: Sydney - what's good and what's bad?

This was also our choice for best job markets and we quickly came down on the side of Sydney. For us climate had a big impact in our decision - it's a lot better in Sydney for most of the year and...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2011, 3:10 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,541
Posted By SamG

Re: Thinking of moving with my young family to OZ

I completely agree with previous posts - I won't repeat their points but absolutely endorse them.

One thing I'd like to add though is regarding making friends as a SAHM. We moved over when we had...
Forum: Australia
Feb 3rd 2011, 4:40 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,951
Posted By SamG

Re: School year for a 15yr old

I don't know about the years in WA but I agree 100% with Milly about keeping her with her peers in terms of age, your daughter will be adjusting to so much it's a good idea not to add to the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 3rd 2011, 2:12 am
Replies: 78
Views: 7,574
Posted By SamG

Re: Move to Oz realistic?

Really, in my view it's the things that you don't do in life that you regret - you've been given an opportunity so grab it!!

What's the downside? You give it a few years and it doesn't work...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2011, 8:27 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,916
Posted By SamG

Re: Back to Sydney after poor Perth

I wouldn't go any further north than Chatswood if I were you. There are lots of new units on the Highway further north (Lindfield/Killara/Turramurra) but it's family central and would be dull as...
Forum: Australia
Feb 1st 2011, 7:18 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,046
Posted By SamG

Re: Working out cost of living

Hi, and welcome!! Post as many questions as you like on here, there's certainly lots of knowledge.

I don't know much about Brisbane but a 3/4 bedroom house in Sydney (North Shore, only area I...
Forum: Australia
Jan 31st 2011, 2:06 am
Replies: 125
Views: 9,072
Posted By SamG

Re: What is a good daily rate for an IT PM contracting in Sydney?

No, but it led to him earning a trailer load of cash at MacBank in Sydney....
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