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Forum: Australia
Oct 10th 2010, 3:44 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,277
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Scottish Meetup Gold Coast Area

Hi Soapy!
thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I think I remember you from when we were regulars at this forums a few years ago. Much appreciated!

I have to say I'm a bit surprised at the...
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2010, 11:55 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,277
Posted By karmagirls

Scottish Meetup Gold Coast Area

Hi guys,

wow it's been awhile since we've been to this forum, having lived in Australia 3ish years now after moving from Glasgow with my partner. Needless to say we love the Gold Coast and all it...
Forum: Australia
Oct 19th 2008, 9:41 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,874
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Still cant find a decent curry near Brisbane

WHATTTTT!? Noooo way! That place is amazing. I can't believe you didn't like it! I am truly truly stunned.

Infact some people we spoke to even said they'd travelled FROM Broadbeach to there just...
Forum: Australia
Oct 19th 2008, 7:42 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,874
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Still cant find a decent curry near Brisbane

Right! It has been a constant complaint of mine that I haven't been able to find a decent Indian since being in Australia. I live near Coomera, half way between Brisbane and the Goldie.... now...
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Sep 5th 2008, 11:47 am
Replies: 72
Views: 21,729
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Keep UK bank account open!

Can I just ask, is it legal to keep a UK bank account open if you're living overseas? I assume you give them your overseas address and that's ok?
Forum: Australia
Aug 28th 2007, 4:23 am
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By karmagirls

Driving Lessons Gold Coast

Hey everyone,
My daughter has just come over to join us here on the Gold Coast to live and was learning to drive in the UK. She was only a few months off her test there and wants to learn to drive...
Forum: The Barbie
May 25th 2007, 8:27 am
Replies: 138
Views: 7,215
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Post a photo of your dog

The big one is a Bichon Frise. The little one is a Maltes/Bichon Frise cross. We just got him whilst we were here. He's 12 weeks now and just got his second injection today. Our eldest is 3. She made...
Forum: The Barbie
May 25th 2007, 8:21 am
Replies: 138
Views: 7,215
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Post a photo of your dog

This is Ambro (big one) and Huxley (new addition)

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o17/karmagirls/Poochies/Huxley10.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o17/karmagirls/Poochies/Huxley17.jpg
Forum: Australia
May 10th 2007, 10:40 am
Replies: 80
Views: 4,791
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Who's got a Personalised plate?

Yup I have one.
It is a red Queensland prestige plate and it says TRACY W on it. I love it.
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2007, 3:13 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,738
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Building A House - Which Builder

We bought from a company named ABI builders here on the Gold Coast. They were brilliant from start to finish. They used a company called Visual Diversity who are located in Ormeau. They were also...
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2007, 4:29 am
Replies: 44
Views: 2,918
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Watching the Glasgow Rangers Games

Hey guys,
Can anyone tell me if the Pig and Whistle are showing the Rangers VS Hearts game live tonight at midnight and if they're repeating it on Sunday? Want to take the folks there as they're...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2007, 2:19 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,348
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Cannot find 'short let' accomodation anywhere

Hi there,
Try the Jacaranda Lodge in Springwood, Brisbane. You can PM me if you want their contact details as I'll need to go find them. We stayed there for around 5 weeks and it was lovely. They do...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2007, 2:17 am
Replies: 7
Views: 675
Posted By karmagirls

Re: gold coast suburbs-touristy?

Hi,
We live in Pimpama, right next to Coomera and not far from Helensvale. I haven't noticed any major problems with tourists yet or roads and things. I imagine in the height of summer it's busier,...
Mar 28th 2007, 9:55 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,360
Posted By karmagirls

Re: 9 Week Update! - Gold Coast

Hi everyone,
Thanks for the lovely responses. I have updated my location in the profile now lol. Doh. Completely forgot about that one!

As for the house builders we used, it was a company called...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2007, 4:06 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Broadband Speeds in Ormeau Exchange

They're one of the ones I'm looking at. What plan are you on? I'm thinking of getting the 8mbps one over a 12 month contract. It works out at $109 a month and thats for up to 48gb of usage I think.
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2007, 3:47 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Broadband Speeds in Ormeau Exchange

Hiya,
Yeah I've had a good look through it and made a few notes on possible service providers. Don't want to be paying for the 8 mbps one if theres no chance I'll get near that though.
Also dont...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2007, 3:35 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Broadband Speeds in Ormeau Exchange

So do you guys think it's worth signing up for the 8 mbps service on ADSL then or going for the lower cost 1.5 mbps which I'm likely to only get anyway? I like many km away from the exchange as far...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2007, 2:53 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Broadband Speeds in Ormeau Exchange

OMG.. that is so rubbish! I can't believe that... god it's shocking isn't it. Hopefully things will get a bit of a kick up the backside soon, but it's not very likely. So you're paying for the ADSl...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2007, 12:51 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By karmagirls

Re: Broadband Speeds in Ormeau Exchange

LOL I know how he feels! I have been told that I can get the ADSL which is better than dialup at least, but not bloody much. Especially when you've gone from 10 mbps in the UK. I have access at work...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2007, 12:20 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By karmagirls

Broadband Speeds in Ormeau Exchange

Hi everyone.
We are in Pimpama and our local telephone exchange is the Ormeau one. Now, it is capable of getting ADSL (woo big deal), but can't get ADSL 2. I also can't get cable broadband, so...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2007, 12:13 am
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By karmagirls

Sparky Wanted near Pimpama

Hey,
I know there's a lot of tradies on here and I wondered if anyone could recommend a decent electrician near Pimpama/Coomera on the Gold Coast? I am getting a pool in a the moment and our house...
Mar 26th 2007, 10:04 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,360
Posted By karmagirls

Re: 9 Week Update! - Gold Coast

Hi everyone,
Thanks for the replies.
We bought our house and land from the UK. We're really happy with where we chose, which is Pimpama, near Coomera. It's central to everything and Surfers and...
Mar 26th 2007, 5:35 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,360
Posted By karmagirls

9 Week Update! - Gold Coast

Hi everyone,
Well since I usually enjoy reading other peoples updates I thought I'd stick a quick one on here for everyone else.
We left the UK on January 20th and arrived in Brisbane on the 21st....
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2007, 10:15 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,923
Posted By karmagirls

Re: British Indian Curry Gold Coast/Brisbane

Oooo thanks for all the responses and keep them coming. We are located near Coomera so the closer the better. My main problem is that none of the Indians or Chinese places I've been to here use...
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2007, 7:08 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,923
Posted By karmagirls

British Indian Curry Gold Coast/Brisbane

Help.
I know there's a thread on here saying where the best curry is in the Gold Coast/Brisbane area and saying it can be cooked like in the UK. I am missing my Indian food and wondered if anyone...
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