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Forum: Australia
Feb 24th 2008, 8:18 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: A question about driving licences....

Thanks for the info. I would prefer for my DD to have a year of driving before being able to go out on her own, so we might skip the trip to the Isle of Man!
Forum: Australia
Feb 24th 2008, 4:30 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By off-to-melbourne

A question about driving licences....

My DD has come up with an idea to get her driving licence before her friends here, I don't know if it is 'legal' or even possible.

If, when she is 16, my DD applies for her learner's permit and...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 10th 2007, 11:28 am
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Desperately seeking a store which sells Hitman Triple Hit Pack for PS2

I'm in Australia. Perhaps it's time to change my user id.

I thought I'd just found one and placed an order but the company have emailed me to say the game is not available after all.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 10th 2007, 10:32 am
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Desperately seeking a store which sells Hitman Triple Hit Pack for PS2

Would be grateful if anyone can help me find this PS2 pack of three games - also known as Hitman Trilogy.
I have been let down by someone on the OZtion auction site - my first time on there too -...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 25th 2007, 3:45 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,710
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Child Immigration Issue - Snapshot Poll

The UK CSA will not help with collection of any child support payments but the Australian CSA will start an assessment as soon as you contact them.
Forum: Australia
Nov 25th 2007, 3:21 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 8,056
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?

I have used www.fishpond.com.au for books.

Although I am reluctant to recommend them as they have failed to answer all my emails and are not contactable by phone, they have delivered (free)...
Forum: Australia
Oct 16th 2007, 12:52 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,156
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Catholic Schools

My Year 8 daughter has just started at our local Catholic secondary college after the state high school she was going failed to meet even the most basic educational standards.

As a Catholic she...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 15th 2007, 5:22 pm
Replies: 126
Views: 6,135
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Post a photo of your Cat(s)

Meet Oscar..........our all Australian cat!!
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 30th 2007, 1:16 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Giving parental responsibility to Australian stepfather

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if my Australian husband can be given parental responsibility for my children? I am here on a temporary spouse visa and will apply for a permanent one in January 2009.

I...
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2007, 6:43 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,211
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: want to go back home! waht should i do?

I have been here since New Year's Eve with my 3 children. Got married to an Aussie and, if it hadn't been for the children loving it here, would be back in the UK now.

I can't help with the...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 25th 2007, 6:12 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,066
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: english/oz recipes

Thanks, going to give that a try next time.
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 25th 2007, 6:11 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,066
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: english/oz recipes

But have not seen cooking apples for making Apple crumble? What do they use here?

GEMS[/QUOTE]

My DH says they use Granny Smith apples for cooking. So far I have stuck to a tin of unsweetened...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 25th 2007, 9:42 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,066
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: english/oz recipes

Coles sell 'proper' digestive biscuits - I tried them for a chocolate slice cake - I now use a 'malt' biscuit (red and white packet, also available in Safeway) or Nice biscuits, much better and taste...
Forum: Australia
Sep 24th 2007, 7:11 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 10,199
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Did you regret taking/not taking your house contents???

I really regret not bringing all our books with us - they are very expensive here. Miss my old imperial/metric measuring jug too (can't get used to measuring in cups).
Would bring decent quality...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 17th 2007, 10:15 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,029
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Onshore/offshore application

I was granted a spouse visa (got married two weeks after arriving) and had no problems apart from a CO who worked part time and the resulting delay. If you can front load medicals etc and put...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 17th 2007, 10:04 am
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Anyone been to Luna Park?

Thanks everyone, looks like the Melbourne Show might me more fun!
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 16th 2007, 5:29 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Question Anyone been to Luna Park?

Just want to know how suitable this is, from those of you who have been, for a 9, 11 and 13 year old? They are all over 135cm tall, so hopefully there will be no missing out on any rides with height...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 15th 2007, 10:16 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,532
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Smile Re: Help me! Spouse Visa!

I applied for a spouse visa (got married two weeks after arriving - wedding had to be booked a month in advance) on-shore after my plans to arrive with a prospective spouse visa at Christmas had to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 22nd 2006, 9:25 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Anyone had experience of Advance Personal Effects in Derby

A very quick phone call to 1st contact has left me very impressed and probably going to use them for shipping our possessions, now including a small antique table which has been in the family for a...
Forum: Australia
Nov 22nd 2006, 6:04 am
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Anyone had experience of Advance Personal Effects in Derby

Thanks for that.

I cannot find anything about memebership of any regulatory authority so I will phone them again tomorrow, they were convenient as we will be going from Derby and could supply the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2006, 1:51 am
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Anyone had experience of Advance Personal Effects in Derby

After much thought and clearing out of our personal 'stuff', I have decided that we may as well send the things the children and I can't bear to part with to Melbourne when we move.

I have a...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2006, 4:32 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: Exactly what medical history is required for medicals?

Thanks to you both.

Five years for three children who have suffered the usual childhood illnesses (oldest age12, youngest, just 9) is a long time to remember precised details, but I will have a go...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2006, 3:24 am
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Exactly what medical history is required for medicals?

I am preparing information for our visas and am not able to open the new medical forms from the DIMA site, so am referring to a question on the old version which asks whether 'any medical, physical,...
Forum: Australia
Nov 13th 2006, 5:52 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,045
Posted By off-to-melbourne

Re: What Vaccinations Do My Cats Need?

Me too, please.

I received a quote from Airpets for one cat, which included picking him up from Derby, for a massive £1268 and does not include the actual quarantine costs.

Thanks,

Denise
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