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Forum: Spain
Aug 17th 2015, 8:50 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By The O'Neills

Forum: Spain
Aug 17th 2015, 4:11 am
Replies: 16
Views: 10,026
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Moving to Malaga

Hi,

We have lived in Torremuelle for 6 years, Theres an international school here, and one in the urbanization next to us, The British College and the British International College in...
Forum: Spain
Aug 17th 2015, 4:02 am
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By The O'Neills

Packing Boxes Malaga area

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend somewhere to buy packing boxes in the Malaga area for relocation (heading back to sunny blighty after 6 years of sunshine!)

cheers

Nicky
Forum: Spain
May 6th 2014, 5:38 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,726
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Andalusian Nasties

Thank you, I had just eaten, lovely :ohmy:
Forum: Spain
May 6th 2014, 5:36 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,726
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Andalusian Nasties

They have similar looking uglies in Australia and I was told that the ones there are venomous and dangerous. I've only seen one here in 5 years, but then I keep our house sprayed against cockroaches...
Forum: Australia
May 4th 2014, 6:05 am
Replies: 105
Views: 12,197
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Contemplating moving to Australia...

I don't know about Australia aligning itself with the US, that's not what I originally meant way back when I said that Brisbane was too 'American' for me.
I meant the food was poor. The best choice...
Forum: Spain
May 3rd 2014, 9:59 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,491
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: school system and childcare

I find your comments very offensive. As a teacher in the British system, I work very long hours planning and marking and displaying student work. I also make myself available to my A level students...
Forum: Australia
May 3rd 2014, 1:38 am
Replies: 105
Views: 12,197
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Contemplating moving to Australia...

Hi Drudd,

I don't live in Australia anymore. I lived there along time ago, moved back to the UK, went back to Oz 6 years ago to organise our relocate and decided that Australia wan't for me. When...
Forum: Spain
May 3rd 2014, 1:24 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,625
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Part howdy, part wish for advice

In honesty I think that you would need to ask for around 1200 euros PCM. Rent, electricity and phone will swallow a lot of that anyway, and there are always initial costs that it looks like the...
Forum: Spain
May 2nd 2014, 8:33 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,491
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: school system and childcare

I work in an International school and there is another 5 minutes from us. The holidays are different but basically 12 weeks in the summer, 2 weeks at christmas, a week in February (Andalucian holiday...
Forum: Spain
May 2nd 2014, 4:02 am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,895
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Moving to Spain

Hi Hopeful, and welcome.

Firstly I hope that you find what you are looking for. I have lived in Spain for five years with my 2 children. Most of the time we are alone as my husband works away, and...
Forum: Spain
Mar 11th 2010, 7:53 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,349
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: My son touched a processionary caterpillar

:ohmy: Wow! Poor bugger! bet he won't make that mistake again, they are into everything eh? and no matter how much you warn them they just have to try. When Niall was 4 he put the red hot end of...
Forum: Spain
Mar 11th 2010, 7:50 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,349
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: My son touched a processionary caterpillar

His thumb swelled up and itched a lot. To be honest, it wasn't that big a deal, but not the 'nettle rash' that i'd expected. We put hydrocortisone cream on it and it's cleared up today.

This was...
Forum: Spain
Mar 11th 2010, 7:30 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,349
Posted By The O'Neills

My son touched a processionary caterpillar

He's such a twit. I warned the kids about those little buggers, but my son (6yrs) just can't help himself! He stroked one with his thumb and has spent the night regretting it! It was the same when...
Forum: Spain
Dec 3rd 2009, 4:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Having the kids round for christmas?

God! I wish my hubby was tight, he's Scottish and far too generous for our own good!!! We will NEVER have any money cos he is either alwyas spending or giving it to family. I have to say that 20...
Forum: Spain
Nov 28th 2009, 6:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 867
Posted By The O'Neills

New to Benalmadena

Hi all,

Just a quick hello. I've been away from BE for a while, and I wanted to say Hi again. We moved to Benalmadena (Torremuelle) at the beginning of November and no doubt we will have lots of...
Forum: Spain
Sep 19th 2009, 12:27 am
Replies: 22
Views: 19,695
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: International schools Granada / Malaga

This is heresay.

Whilst researching Almunecar Intenational School, I found a thread on another forum to which I do not subscribe.

The thread said that her young son (10 I think) got the...
Forum: Spain
Jun 19th 2009, 1:23 am
Replies: 7
Views: 4,417
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: International/Private schools in Granada?

Hi you guys,

Thanks for responding, and sorry for not replying, I have been away for a week cos I broke my arm so I had to come to Aberdeen to get my kids looked after.

Anyhoo, we mean...
Forum: Spain
Jun 10th 2009, 1:00 am
Replies: 7
Views: 4,417
Posted By The O'Neills

International/Private schools in Granada?

Hi again,

We are off to Granada in July to begin the process of relocation, and of course our first priority is schooling the kids!!!

Does anyone know of any international or private schools...
Forum: The Barbie
May 8th 2009, 6:01 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Try before you buy II

We are used to eating in good restaurants. Melbourne has some fantastic places to eat, but the same CANNOT be said for Brisbane.

I know ChickChook and NO it wasn't about him, the guy I was...
Forum: Spain
May 7th 2009, 10:26 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,325
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Fly by night or savvy move?

Thank you all big heaps for your input.

I know that not everyone reads every reply before they post, so, just to recap. My husband travels all over the world to work, so we aren't moving to Spain...
Forum: The Barbie
May 6th 2009, 8:00 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Try before you buy II

The very best of luck to you Helena, I hope it all works out for you guy's. Australia is a wonerful country on many levels, it's just that at this point in our lives it isn't for us!

Nic
Forum: Spain
May 6th 2009, 7:49 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,325
Posted By The O'Neills

Re: Fly by night or savvy move?

I can't say that money is no object, - would that were true, but we don't have the same money worries that lots of people have. We have no debt, we have sold our home and have plenty of savings. ...
Forum: Spain
May 6th 2009, 4:11 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,325
Posted By The O'Neills

Fly by night or savvy move?

Hi all,

Sorry but i'm gonna have to bore you all with a bit of background before I can get an honest opinion from anyone.

My hubby and I are looking to move away from the UK. Not because it is...
Forum: The Barbie
May 6th 2009, 3:38 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By The O'Neills

Try before you buy II

My hubby and I went out to Brisbane at the same time as ChickChook and her family. We came home having had good and bad experiences, but in the end made the decision not to emigrate.

We lived in...
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