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Forum: The Barbie
Oct 9th 2011, 1:48 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 711
Posted By Jackier

Re: Will someone please tell me.....

I like Rocky too. Just shows you should always take the time to explore and make up your own mind
Forum: Australia
Oct 7th 2011, 12:35 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,452
Posted By Jackier

Re: NOR or SOR

SOR but think about where you'll be working too. The commute from north or south can be hell if you're too far away. Rent for at least 6 months, then decide. Remember you only qualify for the first...
Forum: Australia
Sep 30th 2011, 1:21 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,358
Posted By Jackier

Re: Where can i buy so half decent furniture

Have a look around Wangara, near the Wanneroo markets - some good places for one off stuff there.
Forum: Australia
Sep 27th 2011, 1:27 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 523
Posted By Jackier

Smile Hidden gems

We've been in Perth for nearly four years now but have recently moved from Carramar to the inner suburbs just across the river. We've got family coming over for a month in two weeks time and although...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 24th 2011, 3:47 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,817
Posted By Jackier

Re: Heads Up! Satellite Falling To Earth

So long as doesn't land on the MCG while the Eagles are in front :-)
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 18th 2011, 2:13 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,375
Posted By Jackier

Re: Would you swap Shockingham for......

My BIL and family had a perfectly fine life in Joondalup but decided to move to a 5 acre block in Bullsbrook 2 years ago. Took a little while to settle in, bit they're all loving it out there. The...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2011, 2:36 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 451
Posted By Jackier

Re: Temp stay in Sydney and Perth

Have a look here for prices:
http://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/directory/accommodation/australia/wa/pertharea/perth/?filter=hostels
There are loads of backpackers hostels in Perth, but check out...
Forum: Australia
Sep 1st 2011, 2:43 pm
Forum: Australia
Sep 1st 2011, 2:19 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By Jackier

Re: anybody have any ink?

A friend of mine had his done here:

http://www.thetattshop.com.au/main.php

Really great work, and apparently they always have a long waiting list so I guess that's a good sign. Know what you...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 31st 2011, 2:19 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 3,537
Posted By Jackier

Re: Why I love Summer in Australia.

Because we do actually get a summer and it's long and hot (isn't that the reason most of us came out here in the first place) What's not to like?????

Love it love it love it love it

Bring it...
Forum: Australia
Aug 31st 2011, 2:15 pm
Replies: 576
Views: 54,656
Posted By Jackier

Re: What is the temperature of your pool now?

37 degrees all winter - oh no, sorry that's my spa :rofl:
Forum: Australia
Aug 31st 2011, 2:12 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 11,664
Posted By Jackier

Re: Digital radio - will UK one work in Oz?

Note to self, must tell hubby - he's been trying to get mine to work ever since we arrived nearly 4 years ago :rofl:
Forum: Australia
Aug 31st 2011, 2:07 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,497
Posted By Jackier

Re: edgewater wa?

If you have to live that far oop north, Edgewater's probably about as good as it gets (I'm biased btw as we couldn't stand being so far out of the city). We've moved closer to town but the only...
Forum: Australia
Aug 31st 2011, 2:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,542
Posted By Jackier

Re: Moving to Perth

Agree with Helen TD, but also worth looking at Mount Lawley if there's just the two of you and you like to get out and about. It's not coastal but there's lots going on and it's central and on the...
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2011, 3:44 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,898
Posted By Jackier

Re: What you wearing this time of year in perth?

Had the air con going in the car today, but trackies and a jumper tonight. Having said that, i'm still sat outside and it's nearly midnight. Oh and I was cleaning out the spa last night and realized...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 19th 2011, 1:57 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,123
Posted By Jackier

Re: What's your definition of health?

Good or bad?

Good is being able to walk, breathe, see, hear, smile, laugh, run, play, enjoy, feel, touch, appreciate.

Bad is being restricted, lack of freedom, physical or mental.

Funny how...
Forum: Australia
Jun 24th 2011, 12:16 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,241
Posted By Jackier

Frog or toad?

It's finally raining in Perth and this fella appeared on our outdoor table. He's approx 5-6cm long, light brown with a lighter stripe down his spine and green spots on either side of it. Any ideas...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 16th 2011, 12:58 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,084
Posted By Jackier

Re: At what point do you stamp your feet & start shouting?

Having spent waaaaaayyyyy too much of my life arguing with call centers I now do the following:
1. Make a call to report the problem.
2. Get the employee number of the person you're talking to...
Forum: The Barbie
May 12th 2011, 4:51 am
Replies: 9
Views: 725
Posted By Jackier

Forum: The Barbie
Apr 6th 2011, 11:43 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By Jackier

Re: Pet insurance query!

Yes, he's back to his normal self now, and doesn't even realise just how lucky he was that hubby works nights & found him in time.
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 5th 2011, 1:22 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By Jackier

Re: Pet insurance query!

Our boy had bloat (twisted gut) last year and the total cost was $8500. When we told the vet he was with Petplan she said "That's good, some of the others find any excuse not to pay out, but you...
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2011, 12:52 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By Jackier

Moving closer to town

Well we've been here over three years and after 6 months on the market have finally sold our house in Carramar. We know we'll miss the great neighbours we've got here but we just couldn't stand being...
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2011, 12:38 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,742
Posted By Jackier

Re: Question on perth

Best advice I can give is don't buy a house until hubby's done his training at Joondalup and knows where he'll be posted. Plenty of rentals around Joondalup in Ocean Reef, Carramar, Currumbine,...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 22nd 2011, 1:18 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 5,858
Posted By Jackier

Re: Things that are actually free in Australia

Bugger, just re-read through the thread and realised some of them were already there. Missed them amongst all the moans, apologies :embarrassed_smile:
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 22nd 2011, 1:13 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 5,858
Posted By Jackier

Re: Things that are actually free in Australia

Beach
Sunshine (most days in Perth)
Parks
BBQ's (hubby was looking for the coin slot the first time :))
Offroading
Biking down the clear straight roads or around the river (with or without an...
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