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Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 1st 2010, 2:40 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,098
Posted By Louise M

Re: Feel Like I am getting ripped off breaking lease

I doubt very much if they have any intention of giving you back your bond money. It is common practice here for the Agents to keep it. They will minutely inspect the premises and make excuses unless...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 1st 2010, 2:30 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,886
Posted By Louise M

Unhappy Daughter moving back

Well I have been here 4 years now and my daughter who is now 21 has decided to move back to the UK. She has just had an amazing holiday back there, met up with old friends who welcomed her back with...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
May 11th 2009, 9:37 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,443
Posted By Louise M

Re: Working in ICU in QLD.

Hi Sockeye.
I am at present working in ICU in one of the northern suburbs hospital. I was an Outreach sister in the UK and have had to claw my way to the top to get anywhere. Nurses have very little...
Forum: Australia
Dec 10th 2008, 5:24 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By Louise M

PR at last

Just had to say Hi to old friends and let everyone know that I have my permanent residency. Been a long time coming. Separated from my OH a year ago due to his hitting the bottle again. Losing his...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2008, 3:25 pm
Replies: 149
Views: 11,476
Posted By Louise M

Re: SE Queensland Storms

I found people were still racing through the broken traffic lights with little concern for the people who wanted to turn into the road. Saw several near misses. I stopped to let one ute turn in front...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2008, 12:56 pm
Replies: 149
Views: 11,476
Posted By Louise M

Re: SE Queensland Storms

Hahaha, I was alone unfortunately!!

:D
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2008, 12:51 pm
Replies: 149
Views: 11,476
Posted By Louise M

Re: SE Queensland Storms

I was in the driveway in my car in Albany Creek. The car was rocking and next doors fence was being blown over it!! Absolutely terrifying! No power still. Might not be on til this evening. Thank god...
Forum: Australia
Nov 5th 2008, 4:17 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,373
Posted By Louise M

Re: is there a special telephone number to ring the uk??

You could just download Skype. Calls to the Uk to a landline are 2 cents a minute via the PC. I use it to make calls to Spain, South Africa and local calls in OZ.

:)
Forum: Australia
Nov 2nd 2008, 8:24 am
Replies: 4
Views: 962
Posted By Louise M

Re: Tax and returning to UK

Thanks very much for your reply.

He has claimed back the super already. Will contact a tax consultant.

Lou :)
Forum: Australia
Nov 1st 2008, 10:10 am
Replies: 4
Views: 962
Posted By Louise M

Tax and returning to UK

Hope someone can help

My husband has returned to the UK. He was on a 457 which has been cancelled.

He has tried to claim Tax back and has received only a very small amount, around $200. I was...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2008, 9:56 am
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Louise M

Re: loans/finance on 457 visa

Hi

I bought a car on HP when I arrived from the local Toyota dealer. Am sure, especially as you have a deposit to put down, that you'll be fine. Might struggle to get a credit card though unless...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 25th 2007, 11:58 am
Replies: 1
Views: 572
Posted By Louise M

Separation on 457

Has anyone separated whilst on a 457 visa? And if so what were the implications? My OH was the main applicant. I have a full time job and my daughter is still at school. Returning to the Uk is not an...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 5th 2007, 8:55 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 2,747
Posted By Louise M

Re: Does anyone else have a silly name for their dog?

I have a very large, long haired GSD called Max, AKA Fluffy, puppy ploo ploo, waxxy paxxy.

God give me strength. Must be in my doteage! :lol:
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 26th 2007, 11:21 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 10,921
Posted By Louise M

Re: Do you let your kids see you naked

I ironed a blouse once while just wearing undies, unfortunately I ironed a bit of stomach too........OUCH! :o
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 26th 2007, 11:19 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 10,921
Posted By Louise M

Re: Do you let your kids see you naked

Why? Had you had a big dump?

:rofl:
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 19th 2007, 10:41 pm
Replies: 99
Views: 4,722
Posted By Louise M

Re: BE JOBS SWAP

Well If anyone has a Cardiac Arrest, give me a call and I'll resuscitate ya. All for free..........;)
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 12th 2007, 12:12 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 9,304
Posted By Louise M

Re: It happens here, sadly it happened to me...

Just a thought, start writing everything down, things that happened or were said to you as in the days to come you may forget what happened when and as you know the legal system takes a while to get...
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 11:03 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By Louise M

Re: Credit card on a 457

I got a CC from ANZ with a $7000 limit. We are on a 457.
Lou :)
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 9:37 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,319
Posted By Louise M

Re: Anyone's kids go to Primary School? You might wanna read this then!

They dont have soap in my daughters High School either or paper towels and the windows above the loos HAVE to be left open ALL THE TIME even when someone is doing their business.

Lou :(
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 4th 2007, 11:37 am
Replies: 115
Views: 9,304
Posted By Louise M

Re: It happens here, sadly it happened to me...

Farideh,
I'm so sorry you have had such an awful time. Thinking of you.

Louise x
Forum: USA
Jul 24th 2007, 2:41 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 7,051
Posted By Louise M

Re: Just how important IS money?

Mally lass
I think you are so brave.

I gave up my son and a fab job to come to Oz as my husband was unable to get a job in the Uk after being made redundant 3 years earlier.We had very little...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2007, 10:26 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 570
Posted By Louise M

Re: Griffith

Hi Laura,
I stayed there for 3 months after coming out here. It is a nice little town if you like the quiet life. It is in the middle of nowhere and you have to drive long distances or fly if you...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 19th 2007, 2:08 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 2,964
Posted By Louise M

Re: Infringement Police !!!

I stopped going to my local a while back because I couldnt stand the smell of fags. Its so nice now to be able to go back when I want knowing that I dont have to wash my hair or clothes when I get...
Forum: Australia
Jul 17th 2007, 10:57 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,389
Posted By Louise M

Re: another ladies question?

I had a merena coil fitted in the UK before I left for Oz. It was very painful for about 30 seconds on insertion and I had around a week of mild cramp-like discomfort. I'm probably not far off the...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 14th 2007, 7:38 pm
Replies: 268
Views: 24,493
Posted By Louise M

Re: A sad goodbye and thankyou

My heart goes out to you both.
Thinking of you.
Louise x
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