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Forum: Spain
Apr 5th 2011, 12:23 am
Replies: 9
Views: 4,111
Posted By keep smiling

Smile Re: Moving to Tenerife!

I would say that your husband is very likely to get plenty of work ! There is a lack of good plumbers, and especially gas fitters. In my experience anyway
Forum: Spain
Oct 6th 2009, 7:31 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 66,770
Posted By keep smiling

Thumbs up Re: Which part of Spain has the best climate?

Sorry, but I don't agree with the poster who said Tenerife is wet - we are longing for some rain here.... We usually get a few showers at the end of the year, then a few storms from Jan to March,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 10th 2008, 7:45 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 560
Posted By keep smiling

Anyone moved back from Tenerife ?

Hello everyone.... well, we were going to move to Australia, but have since changed our minds and are now going back to the UK. After spending a lot of time last year with our immediate family we...
Forum: Spain
Mar 4th 2008, 7:52 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,009
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Spanish Islands

Funny you should ask that - It is exactly what we have done !! We bought a near derelict property with loads of land and have spent 10 years restoring it (my husband is a builder). The result is...
Forum: Spain
Mar 4th 2008, 3:04 am
Replies: 36
Views: 4,009
Posted By keep smiling

Smile Re: Spanish Islands

The prices of apartments (I presume you would want an apartment) vary a bit according to where you want to live. I would suggest you look at the various Tenerife Estate Agency websites to get a few...
Forum: Spain
Mar 3rd 2008, 7:44 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,009
Posted By keep smiling

Thumbs up Re: Spanish Islands

Me and my husband have lived in Tenerife for 16 years now, and the only reason we plan to move back to the UK is that we are missing the family. Our granddaughter is 5 now, and we feel we are...
Forum: Australia
Apr 14th 2007, 4:02 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,000
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Container Question :)

Hello... just a quick question - did you list absolutely everything in each box, right down to what sort of ornaments etc, ?
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2006, 7:45 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By keep smiling

Re: 5 Days in Adelaide

Really pleased for you... great to hear you are enjoying your new life.

Job & car in the first 5 days eh ? Good for you !

Hope to hear more of your adventures soon

Theresa :)
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2006, 8:39 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,476
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Anything go missing from packing to unpacking?

So it seems it would be best to pack your own boxes ? Then list absolutely everything (which I would do anyway) in every box ? I presume it would be okay to collect and unpack yourself the other...
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2006, 8:29 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Return Tickets ?

Thanks for replying Paul,

Is it possible to book them without stating a return date ? Is there such a thing as an "open-ended" return ? :confused:
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2006, 7:37 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By keep smiling

Question Return Tickets ?

Just a quickie -

how long do you have to use the return part of your flight ticket to Oz ?

Thanks :)
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2006, 7:17 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 6,666
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Thinking of coming to Oz??

Believe me - you haven´t had problems with paperwork etc. until you have lived in Tenerife........ As everyone knows it´s the "Mañana Syndrome" which doesn´t mean tomorrow, just not today (in...
Forum: Australia
Jul 11th 2006, 8:52 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Drive from Perth to Adelaide ?

Thanks for that, but I can´t view your blog for some reason ??

and thanks everyone else for your replies :D
Forum: Australia
Jul 11th 2006, 7:13 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By keep smiling

Drive from Perth to Adelaide ?

Just a quick question - anyone ever driven from Perth to Adelaide ?
If so, could you give me an idea on timescale, costs etc ?

Thanks :)
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2006, 12:57 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,676
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Tin Roof's.........

OMG does that happen much then ? Never really thought about that :eek:
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2006, 10:49 pm
Replies: 161
Views: 12,979
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Why so few going to Adelaide?

As we are thinking of settling in Adelaide I am a bit worried about these "strange things" and "strange culture" you speak about - please explain a bit more if you can......... thanks.
Forum: Australia
Jun 13th 2006, 7:00 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By keep smiling

Re: cost of excess baggage please

Hi, That´s good news, but could you just tell me roughly how much it will be for 2 suitcases (around 30 kilos each, so quite big). I looked at the Excess site, but you have to fill in a long form...
Forum: Australia
May 19th 2006, 2:02 am
Replies: 0
Views: 433
Posted By keep smiling

Question Extra baggage allowance on 410 Visa - Anyone ?

Hi,

Has anyone managed to get the extra baggage allowance (to Perth) with a 410 Visa ? If so, which airline/s will do it ?

Thanks
Forum: Australia
May 10th 2006, 12:42 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,817
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Best Economy flights - your opinions please

Thanks everyone for your opinions. This really is a great forum, and I have learned a lot from it - as well as having a few laughs too !

I think we will probably go with Emirates / Singapore...
Forum: Australia
May 9th 2006, 9:09 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,817
Posted By keep smiling

Wink Re: Best Economy flights - your opinions please

Thanks so much for your detailed reply. Sounds like you have good experience ! It also seems like economy is the best choice ;)
Forum: Australia
May 9th 2006, 8:32 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,817
Posted By keep smiling

Question Best Economy flights - your opinions please

I am a bit confused by all the conflicting opinions - and yes, I know everyone has their own experience, but what airline should we go for (just the 2 of us) I have read up on seat pitches, food,...
Forum: Australia
May 4th 2006, 9:25 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,303
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Private Health Insurance for Retirement Visa

I will send you a PM.

To eVER hopeful : We are with Medicare Private, and although not the cheapest they were willing to wait for payment until we actually get to Oz
Forum: Australia
May 4th 2006, 9:15 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,303
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Private Health Insurance for Retirement Visa

We have Retirement Visas which we managed to get before the changes to requirements. Our Agent in Perth was absolutely wonderful, and not expensive. I too can pass on her name if you want it. We...
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2006, 8:57 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,270
Posted By keep smiling

Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.

Just had to say what a beautiful driveway you have Wol. Did you plant everything, or just the Hydrangeas ?

Love this thread - got lots of tips from everyone, thanks.
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 5th 2006, 8:22 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 441
Posted By keep smiling

Talking Chat Room Anyone ?

Not been into the chat room for a while....anyone want to join me ? :D
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