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Forum: The Barbie
Aug 9th 2008, 9:42 am
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Shipping presents back to UK

Thanks Pollyana :)

Much appreciated.
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 9th 2008, 8:52 am
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By VikkiL

Shipping presents back to UK

Hi all,

Last year we didnt bother sending Christmas presents back to the UK, we paid for vouchers etc instead but this year there are a few special birthdays around Christmas that we would like to...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 27th 2008, 3:46 am
Replies: 147
Views: 13,242
Posted By VikkiL

Re: So if it gets dark at 5pm in Brisbane, what do you do in the evening?

You are absolutely right, I dont work full-time and this, obviously, makes the 'light' situation a little easier for me. My husband leaves in the dark and comes home in the dark at the moment, as...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 26th 2008, 12:10 am
Replies: 147
Views: 13,242
Posted By VikkiL

Re: So if it gets dark at 5pm in Brisbane, what do you do in the evening?

During the week, the evenings are for doing what you probably do every night which is helping kids with homework and generally getting ready for the day after so the lack of light doesnt really...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2008, 4:02 am
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By VikkiL

Re: School Age Victoria/Queensland

My son (who was 7 in February) started school in Qld last August, he went from being in Year 1 in UK to Year 2 in Qld. He then went straight to Year 3 in January this year so basically missed out...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2008, 3:51 am
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Orthodontists in Brisbane

I would definitely reccommend John Mewing, he has offices in Cleveland or Carindale - he is a lovely man and did a very good job with my stepdaughter's braces!
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 25th 2008, 3:48 am
Replies: 43
Views: 6,828
Posted By VikkiL

Re: A decent cup of Tea, How English!!!

I have to agree - I havent noticed any difference either. I use Tetley Big Cuppa and they seem fine :thumbup:
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 25th 2008, 3:44 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,022
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Hubby's Going to UK for Weekend, What Can I Fit into his Bags?

I know what you mean! We have had three sets of visitors from the UK since we arrived here almost a year ago and I havent asked them to bring anything over!

I really thought I would miss more...
Forum: The Barbie
May 11th 2008, 12:11 am
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Our first snake encounter!

We are waiting for a positive identification from Geoff, the snake catcher. I spoke to him on the phone yesterday when the snake was in the garden and he thought it sounded like an Eastern Brown but...
Forum: The Barbie
May 10th 2008, 10:18 am
Replies: 92
Views: 3,976
Posted By VikkiL

Re: 80's kids tv.....which do you remember

Was 'Vicky the Viking' in the 80's? I used to get called that at school all the time - only problem was that Vicky was a boy in the programme!
Forum: The Barbie
May 10th 2008, 10:15 am
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Our first snake encounter!

You are in Thornlands too arent you? You had better watch out!!! :eek:
Forum: The Barbie
May 10th 2008, 9:15 am
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Our first snake encounter!

It was really nervous and just wanted to get away so I didnt feel threatened until I got a bit too close and it warned me off - fair enough! I have been finding loads of bird's feathers all over my...
Forum: The Barbie
May 10th 2008, 8:52 am
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By VikkiL

Our first snake encounter!

We have been living in Australia for 9 months now and didnt worry at all about the wildlife which we share our home and garden with....that is until now!!! We had our first encounter with a snake...
Forum: Australia
May 6th 2008, 3:49 am
Replies: 30
Views: 6,247
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Most difficult age for a child to immigrate?

We came over last August bringing our children aged 16, 6 and 2 with us. My stepdaughter (16) returned to the UK in November as she missed her friends badly. She didnt settle at all and couldnt wait...
Forum: Australia
May 6th 2008, 3:44 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Teaching Assistant/Aides

This is definitely not my experience either. I am qualified in childcare and have years of experience but would not even be considered for a teacher's aide position without the certficate III in...
Forum: Australia
Apr 27th 2008, 9:33 am
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Wooden articles in shipment

Its only untreated wood cannot be shipped. For example, if you have a piece of driftwood or something similar.

We brought over wooden picture frames, souvenirs from Africa (masks etc) and an...
Forum: Australia
Apr 4th 2008, 3:56 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,542
Posted By VikkiL

Re: whats out there for hormonal teen?

We moved over in August 2007 and my 16 year old step-daughter came with us. She was really looking forward to moving and, in some ways, put Australia on too much of a pedestal so the only way it...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 4th 2008, 3:41 am
Replies: 1,555
Views: 80,682
Posted By VikkiL

Re: February Applicants :)

Big congratulations!!! to all of you who have got your visas over the last few months.

I havent posted on here in ages but have been in Oz for 8 months now and loving it!

Good luck to everybody...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 20th 2008, 2:59 am
Replies: 7
Views: 657
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Does anyone else feel this way?

We came out here 7 months ago and, I too, just love it and dont miss anything. OK, I know this is the part where I am supposed to say "except for friends and family of course" but we are very lucky...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 14th 2008, 1:05 am
Replies: 90
Views: 3,124
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Please can you help?

Clicked and clicked and clicked and........................... hope it helps!
Forum: Australia
Mar 12th 2008, 3:41 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,431
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Raby Bay Apartment Complexes Noise Levels

Hi,
We stayed in Raby Bay when we first came over to Oz in August last year. We stayed at Raby Bay Quays on Esperance Court and it was fab!

There is a lovely pool and also a small gym and sauna...
Forum: Australia
Jan 28th 2008, 2:48 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,749
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Bayside area in Brisbane advice please

Hi,

We are in Thornlands which is 5 mins away from Cleveland. Lots of new houses here around the $500,000 + mark for 4/5 bedrooms with a decent garden. Very family orientated around bayside and...
Forum: Australia
Jan 26th 2008, 10:29 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 4,816
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Moving to Brisbane

If you click on Members List on the top right hand side, then look in search - type in Mrs JFW and it will bring up her name. Click the option to send her a message (or PM - private message).

I...
Forum: Australia
Jan 26th 2008, 4:18 am
Replies: 50
Views: 4,816
Posted By VikkiL

Re: Moving to Brisbane

Hi,

My friend Mrs JFW on here works at the Mater in Brisbane - if you give her a PM she will help you I am sure.

By the way, we moved to Thornlands (SE Qld) last year and love it! We have 2...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 10th 2008, 4:35 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,989
Posted By VikkiL

Re: we saw our first snake!

That is terrible. I really feel for you :(
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