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Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2008, 4:28 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,133
Posted By michdp

Re: Glebe, Pyrmont and Balmain Sydney?

My sister & brother in law lived in Balmain for a while & loved it. Easy to get to the city & lots of young families. Agree about the size of houses though... their's was gorgeous but tiny! My...
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2008, 7:02 am
Replies: 195
Views: 14,644
Posted By michdp

Re: Why the difference...

hear hear... well said Rapsody!
I'm sick of judgemental posts when people haven't even made the move here yet themselves... I agree wholeheartedly with your comments.Do not assume you know what...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 28th 2008, 12:46 pm
Replies: 162
Views: 25,627
Posted By michdp

Re: Australian Education vs British Education

Oh and another thing... if university educated is how you define yourself, then Australia isn't for you!JMHO...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 28th 2008, 12:45 pm
Replies: 162
Views: 25,627
Posted By michdp

Re: Australian Education vs British Education

Let's not generalise here, there are a lot of educated people here who do very well & there are many trades people who do very well but well, here's the tough thing... it's different here because...
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2008, 9:51 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,800
Posted By michdp

Re: Moving to Sydney... help please...

It really depends what time you leave home... by car, at peak times, it could take you up to 45 minutes to even an hour (but that's standard for Sydney commutes from the Northern Beaches into the...
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2008, 9:58 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,800
Posted By michdp

Smile Re: Moving to Sydney... help please...

Hi Kitten
I can certainly recommend the Northern Beaches - we love it! However some areas are nicer than others... Seaforth is nice & very family oriented. Dee Why ... hmmm you do have to be a bit...
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2008, 4:17 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,800
Posted By michdp

Re: Moving to Sydney... help please...

Collaroy Plateau school is also very good, just about 5 mins up the road from Dee Why.
Forum: Australia
May 15th 2008, 6:22 am
Replies: 7
Views: 732
Posted By michdp

Re: Schools

The cost really depends on the school in Sydney. My son's school is $17500 a year for year 7 but some of the more well known schools go up to $25000 a year!! Whatever the cost though, it's must...
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2008, 8:31 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 732
Posted By michdp

Re: Schools

It depends if you're going private or state school. Year 7 is a big intake year for private high schools because many kids go to public (state) schools until then & then, go private for high school....
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2008, 9:12 am
Replies: 121
Views: 14,790
Posted By michdp

Re: FINANCIALLY THE WORST TIME TO IMMIGRATE EVER

We're in Sydney - have been here three years & prices have rocketed in property & most things since we have been here, particularly in the last year. For anyone moving to Sydney (can't comment on...
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2008, 9:06 am
Replies: 5
Views: 711
Posted By michdp

Re: Sydney here we come!

To echo the previous comment, the Maritime museum is a definite must for boys of your age. Any kids I've taken there love the Endeavour & the submarine that you can go on (for an extra charge - can't...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2008, 5:53 am
Replies: 130
Views: 9,089
Posted By michdp

Re: I didn't do this in England.

Just to add to the debate... my husband used to commute 2 hours each way into London from Surrey & now his commute is shorter but he works far longer hours than he ever did in the UK!!
People here...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2008, 1:00 am
Replies: 160
Views: 16,479
Posted By michdp

Re: Sydney - Location location location!!

You'll be pleased to know that The Sands is still there but has been completely done up & is now called The Sands Hotel. I haven't been in there though so couldn't say what it's like although looks...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2008, 12:27 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,560
Posted By michdp

Re: Primary School

I completely agree about thinking carefully about where to place your child when you come over here. It's a difficult decision because the year ages are so different. Your instinct is to keep them...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2008, 11:42 am
Replies: 160
Views: 16,479
Posted By michdp

Re: Sydney - Location location location!!

Think you must be confusing Collaroy with Manly (which is full of Brit expats!). I've lived in Collaroy for 3 years & there's fewer brits here than other parts of the peninsula.
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2008, 11:38 am
Replies: 160
Views: 16,479
Posted By michdp

Re: Sydney - Location location location!!

Avalon is at least an hour & a half commute to the city. For those of us who live up on the Northern Beaches, we know better than to go beyond the Avalon bends if you're commuting to the city. Once...
Forum: Australia
Apr 4th 2007, 4:22 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,043
Posted By michdp

Re: Sydney in September 2007, Help??

Yep... no problem, pm me
Michele
Forum: Australia
Apr 3rd 2007, 12:54 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,043
Posted By michdp

Re: Sydney in September 2007, Help??

Lisa,

That's fine to pm me.
Michele
Forum: Australia
Apr 2nd 2007, 10:08 am
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By michdp

Re: We love sydney but where shall we live??

We live in Sydney too & as a previous post said, if you want to live near the ocean - which we do on the Northern Beaches of Sydney- you pay a premium. We are just looking to buy & the house prices...
Forum: Australia
Apr 2nd 2007, 9:56 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,929
Posted By michdp

Re: Airport Goodbyes - (yes Or No )

Don't underestimate how painful it will be... good luck with the move.
Forum: Australia
Apr 2nd 2007, 9:54 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,043
Posted By michdp

Re: Sydney in September 2007, Help??

We used a relocation agent when we moved to Sydney in 2005 but actually, found our house ourselves in the end (although by pure fluke!)! It was really helpful & took some of the stress out of the...
Forum: Australia
Apr 2nd 2007, 9:36 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,929
Posted By michdp

Re: Airport Goodbyes - (yes Or No )

Hi Sarahlou,

I really feel for you & your dilemma. It's a horrible thought, isn't it, of all the goodbyes...Having been through it all, over 2 years ago, all I can do is tell you from my...
Forum: Australia
Jan 16th 2006, 11:33 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 3,448
Posted By michdp

Re: Sydney Girl's Night Out - anyone up for it??

HI Kerry,

Unfortunately, I can't make it on Friday now. Hopefully, catch up with you at the beach if this weather ever improves!! Happy Birthday for tomorrow!

Michele
Forum: Australia
Jan 16th 2006, 11:31 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 3,448
Posted By michdp

Re: Sydney Girl's Night Out - anyone up for it??

Hi Tami,

Unfortunately, I now can't come along on Friday - I'd forgotten that we had a previous dinner arrangement until hubby reminded me last night!! Sorry! I'll be along to the next one...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2006, 10:30 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 3,448
Posted By michdp

Re: Sydney Girl's Night Out - anyone up for it??

Hi Tami,
Don't forget me!! I'll be there too. Did you get my email about the agency?
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