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Forum: Australia
Mar 22nd 2009, 3:11 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By micnic

Hiking Mt Warning - NSW

Hi

I am thinking of doing the Mt Warning hike / climb. Has anyone done this already?

Would love to hear your experiences, especially how hard or otherwise you found it!

Nicky
Forum: Australia
Jul 22nd 2008, 9:46 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By micnic

Re: pool build - estimate for excavation - 4 hours - reasonable??

23 linear metres and the tip is about 10 - 15 minutes away I think
Forum: Australia
Jul 21st 2008, 9:48 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By micnic

Re: pool build - estimate for excavation - 4 hours - reasonable??

Hi Sassie,

Actually the quote is from sundollar! I saw various posts of yours recommending them. At the moment they are quoting 4 hours for excavation. I intend to speak to them again to see...
Forum: Australia
Jul 21st 2008, 9:49 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By micnic

Re: pool build - estimate for excavation - 4 hours - reasonable??

Are there companies who will commit to a final figure then, regardless of the actual excavation time?
Forum: Australia
Jul 21st 2008, 8:52 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By micnic

pool build - estimate for excavation - 4 hours - reasonable??

We have three quotes for building a pool. Each quotes the excavation separately. Two give a price only and one quotes by number of hours - 4. The latter is the most favourable quote.

My...
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2008, 9:50 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,250
Posted By micnic

Re: Patio roof quote - is this reasonable?

that's not good. Our height prob the same. We are currently still in our rental which has a similar roof but didn't really think it a problem - then again we only arrived in October and the summer...
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2008, 9:02 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,250
Posted By micnic

Re: Patio roof quote - is this reasonable?

flat roof, not gable.

Quote is for roof, posts, guttering but no electricity or fans etc. Standard posts not timber.

Not insulated either!
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2008, 9:47 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,250
Posted By micnic

Re: Patio roof quote - is this reasonable?

Hi

We will be in Robina too.

Which company did you use?

Thanks
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2008, 10:54 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,250
Posted By micnic

Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2008, 7:46 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,250
Posted By micnic

Patio roof quote - is this reasonable?

Hi


We have just had a quote for a colourbond patio roof. the roof is an L shape - approx 11 metres x 8 metres - with a depth of 3.5 metres.

The quote is $12,500.

Any views on whether this...
Forum: Australia
Jul 2nd 2008, 9:05 am
Replies: 1
Views: 465
Posted By micnic

Cost of laying floor tiles- gold Coast

Anyone had floors tiled recently? How much per sq meter can you expect to pay?
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2008, 3:49 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,067
Posted By micnic

Re: Overseas Online Shopping

what stores in the UK ship to Aus?
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2008, 2:44 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,067
Posted By micnic

Re: Overseas Online Shopping

[QUOTE=Amazulu;6470263]I don't buy clothes here anymore. Singape/KL is the place for this.QUOTE]

You buy your clothes over the internet from Singapore? If so, do you have any website addresses. ...
Forum: Australia
May 1st 2008, 11:51 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By micnic

Recommendations for a weekend away QLD

Hi


We live on the gold coast and want to take a long weekend break. Don't want to go too far (short plane ride o.k) - any recommendations?

How warm will it be at say Fraser Island? Swimming...
Forum: Australia
Mar 28th 2008, 2:34 am
Replies: 1
Views: 2,922
Posted By micnic

How much to build brick garage? - QLD

Hi

This may be a long shot, but I was just wondering if anyone has a rough idea of how much it would cost to build a stand alone brick and tile triple garage on the gold coast.

Thanks

Nicky
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2008, 11:10 am
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By micnic

Re: Rental Question - Gold Coast

Burleigh Waters - 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 living areas, double garage, pool, $500 pw
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2008, 10:49 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By micnic

Re: Emmigrating with school age kids.

Don't worry about your children settling - my opinion is that the children always settle quickly - it is the adults that may take longer! We have been here 5 months and our 7 year old daughter...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2008, 10:45 am
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By micnic

Re: Rental Question - Gold Coast

Hi

We paid the bond and 2 weeks rent in advance. We compiled a document setting out our situation and stating in broad terms our financial position (house rented out in england). Whilst we named...
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2008, 10:17 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,280
Posted By micnic

Re: miss ex-work?

In England I was a partner in a law firm. Arrived in Oz October 07 to be a stay at home mum! Deep down I thought I would miss work. Do I????????


NO!!!! I am loving it. My husband really...
Forum: Australia
Feb 29th 2008, 1:43 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By micnic

Re: QLD - school dentists - fillings

thanks for that Annn

I have decided to get a 2nd opinion so will tell the school dentists that I don't want her treated. You are right, it is best to discuss matters - this is what i am...
Forum: Australia
Feb 27th 2008, 10:37 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By micnic

Re: QLD - school dentists - fillings

I agree. My 7 yr old was crying through anxiety when she learnt she needed to have two fillings. If I can avoid the upset, discomfort or pain then I will.

If it NEEDS doing then that is a...
Forum: Australia
Feb 27th 2008, 8:38 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By micnic

Re: QLD - school dentists - fillings

i'm in Burleigh Waters. A recommendation would be good if it is near me. I thought our UK dentist was great - he has done my teeth since I was 3!!!
I'd like to think the school one has got it...
Forum: Australia
Feb 27th 2008, 8:17 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By micnic

Re: QLD - school dentists - fillings

My daughter saw the english dentist only 6 months ago so I do find it hard to believe that she would need two fillings so soon after her last check up. I think I will go private for a second...
Forum: Australia
Feb 27th 2008, 7:18 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By micnic

QLD - school dentists - fillings

Can anyone tell me what colour fillings are used by the school dentists.

My daughter has just been checked and needs two :( If they use the silver ones then I will be tempted to pay privately.
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2008, 8:00 am
Replies: 39
Views: 2,471
Posted By micnic

Re: children's vaxinations

..please don't start on this one - some of us aren't able to breast feed no matter how hard we try - that's not always personal choice.[/QUOTE]
Going back to the original ques - my daughter started...
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