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Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2016, 1:08 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,223
Posted By obiwan

Re: Homesick

you are right, there are many others that are silent about it....

OP, any chance of you moving to a bigger city? more stuff to do? more people to meet?
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 7th 2015, 12:10 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,558
Posted By obiwan

Re: What phone did you get your Year 7 kid?

thanks for the replies guys, i like the idea of a cheap android smartphone (seen them on ebay for $180) being able to track her for days she has to take the bus...fortunately the bus ride has at...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 6th 2015, 3:51 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,558
Posted By obiwan

Re: What phone did you get your Year 7 kid?

thanks sign for sharing your experiences...i thought of that as well....I will observe if the majority really have smartphones, and see if she gets picked on...(i hope not), although it is an all...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 6th 2015, 3:48 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,558
Posted By obiwan

Re: What phone did you get your Year 7 kid?

thank you all for sharing your thoughts.... :)
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 6th 2015, 11:49 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,558
Posted By obiwan

What phone did you get your Year 7 kid?

Hi guys,

I got my year 7 daughter a cheap $50 nokia phone on a prepaid plan so I can call her on the days I will be late in picking her up.

although she didnt ask for a cellphone to beging...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2014, 9:09 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By obiwan

Re: Good pest control? Bayside Brisbane

Just browsed the website and it looks like the current "promo" is $330 for

The Works Includes Timber Pest/Termite Inspection inc FREE Thermal Imaging Scan & Computer Generated Report....
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2014, 9:01 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By obiwan

Re: Good pest control? Bayside Brisbane

thanks for the advice, I will ask for a quote,

I always prefer dealing with someone who is recommended by all you helpful folks here...

I have heard of stories of some termite inspections not...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 6th 2014, 3:09 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By obiwan

DIY Will kit? or local solicitor

hi guys,

so after getting a home loan, my banker told me I should get a will as some people (like me) overlook the importance..

I am still reading up on the DIY kits, looks like the reviews are...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 5th 2014, 11:23 am
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By obiwan

Re: Good pest control? Bayside Brisbane

thanks for the replies :)

the prices you quoted are a big help, so now I know that the local guy who was charging $245 was competitive....

yes its termites really that worry me,,oh and I just...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 3rd 2014, 9:36 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By obiwan

Good pest control? Bayside Brisbane

hi guys

after 5 years of renting and not having to worry about annual pest control inspections, have finally got a mortgage and now need to worry about these things..

can any recommend a good...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 12th 2011, 5:15 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By obiwan

Re: Where to buy NZ$ for an NZ holiday

thanks Amaz, i've googled them as i initially thought it meant the Emirates, I see they have a branch on Queen st mall in Brisbane...

cheers!
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 12th 2011, 11:50 am
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By obiwan

Where to buy NZ$ for an NZ holiday

Hi guys,

going to visit the South Island next week and was wondering if anyone here knew the best place to exchange AUS$ to NZ$?

1. your bank, (generally poor exchange rates)
2. money changers...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 3rd 2011, 11:56 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,872
Posted By obiwan

Re: Super Butcher - Brisbane

Thanks for the replies guys and other suggestions as well....indeed the weekly specials are fantastic, the non-special prices are similar to coles and woolies but supposedly of better quality,

i...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 1st 2011, 1:43 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 4,720
Posted By obiwan

Re: The curry report

AGREE! although I have only tried maybe 4-5 other places, this Miss Punjab in Wynnum, Tingal Rd is the best so far!:thumbup:
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 1st 2011, 1:38 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,872
Posted By obiwan

Super Butcher - Brisbane

Hi guys,

just wondering if anyone else has tried shopping at Super Butcher? they opened a branch in Birkdale...:thumbup:

Wifey bought some stuff and I can say the steaks were better than what...
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2010, 9:54 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,641
Posted By obiwan

Re: Can you recommend a good used family car for under $12000

yup!! i got an 8 year old Camry for $7900 (120k kms with a new timing belt) and have been using it for 2.5 years already, runs great... only repairs i needed to do since was have the front brake pads...
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2010, 12:03 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,667
Posted By obiwan

Re: Xbox360/PS3/Wii....

thanks for the feedback...i took a look at this once and thought it would take 2-3 hours to do... glad its quick...:thumbsup:
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 17th 2010, 9:12 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 6,696
Posted By obiwan

Re: What was your greatest sporting achievement...

a really lucky hole in one in Golf...

190 yard Par-3:thumbup:

used a 3 - Iron, (cheap Wilson Set and an old Top Flite ball):p

shot was downhill..

it was pure luck because I CONSISTENTLY...
Forum: Australia
Jun 8th 2010, 11:09 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 11,237
Posted By obiwan

Re: Cheap beer in Oz, does it exist?

I agree, i do the same thing since I like beer and didnt want to pay $40 for a box of 24s...

with home brew you can start by buying the Coopers kit in Kmart or Big W....it comes out to as cheap as...
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2010, 4:44 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 6,155
Posted By obiwan

Re: Lovely weather for winter

i wish we had this weather all year round! even if it meant it would be too cold to for swim at the beach..
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 4th 2010, 1:34 am
Replies: 41
Views: 5,146
Posted By obiwan

Re: Citizenship Application Processing times - Brisbane

hi comet,

thanks for the congrats and advice on working on the passport apps, yes it was surprising since i thought there would be heaps of applicants trying to catch the June 2010 deadline for...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 3rd 2010, 10:48 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 5,146
Posted By obiwan

Citizenship Application Processing times - Brisbane

hi guys,

my turn to be able to share something....

for those who want to know how fast processing in Brisvegas is.....

mrs obiwan applied IN PERSON at the DIAC along Adelaide St in the City...
Forum: The Barbie
May 22nd 2010, 10:13 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,020
Posted By obiwan

Re: Did buying a plasma TV make you more of a couch potato?

3 years without a TV??? now that is impressive!!:thumbup:
Forum: The Barbie
May 22nd 2010, 10:13 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,020
Posted By obiwan

Re: Did buying a plasma TV make you more of a couch potato?

i know what you mean, i do clock more hours on the laptop at home than on TV come to think of it...

same here,,, i guess i am also waiting for our 51cm TV to die..... LOL
Forum: The Barbie
May 22nd 2010, 10:11 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,020
Posted By obiwan

Re: Did buying a plasma TV make you more of a couch potato?

yes it does doesnt it, especially with all the regular TV stations being in HD....although I dont have foxtel nor austar...
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