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Forum: The Barbie
Jan 7th 2008, 11:57 am
Replies: 11
Views: 900
Posted By platapus

Re: Our baggage ......... 175kg!

We are flying next Monday...got loads..you are giving me hope to try & get away with excess..flying Emirates.:unsure:
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2008, 11:55 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,742
Posted By platapus

Re: Shipping to Australia

We are having a 40 ft container & Crown are coming tomorrow for 4 days to pack our things..I will let you know how we get on.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 19th 2007, 5:04 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,160
Posted By platapus

Re: okay, okay......who brought this crap weather over with them from the UK?........

sorry..meant only joking! Too much gin..yes it is only 6pm!
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 19th 2007, 5:03 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,160
Posted By platapus

Re: okay, okay......who brought this crap weather over with them from the UK?........

I flew out to Sydney 2 weeks ago & couldn't believe the weather.Our house has 6 smashed windows from the hail!(yep..Glenhaven!)

Back in the UK for xmas.Thought the weather might follow me back...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 12th 2007, 1:38 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By platapus

Re: Cathay Pacific/Malaysian airlines?

Sorry.Wanted to know if good sized seats,good film choice to keep kids (aged 5 & 7) busy.Food ok etc.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 12th 2007, 12:48 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By platapus

Cathay Pacific/Malaysian airlines?

Hi

We have yet again left it too late & trying now to book our one way tickets for beginning of Jan.

Prices have shot up from our quotes last month & availability thinning out.

We normally...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 25th 2007, 6:58 am
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By platapus

Re: Sydney Hills district

We have favourite suburbs it depends on prices.We are biased as we are trying to live close to my relatives too.

We are looking at Castle HIll,West Pennant Hills,Bella Vista,Wahroonga & Warrawee...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 25th 2007, 6:55 am
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By platapus

Re: Sydney Hills district

Yes.Been before..try to go 4 weeks every xmas time.

We are going on a 163 business visa.Husband going into a IFA business as a third partner.

Have you been before?

Sorry if I have...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 22nd 2007, 9:18 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By platapus

Re: Sydney Hills district

Hi

Mine are only 5 & 7.

I will keep you posted.

Clare
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 22nd 2007, 1:28 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 834
Posted By platapus

Re: how much notice did you give the school in uk before leaving ?

I think schools in Australia need to see their work as they start school a year later there.Not sure where to put my oldest as he is in year 3 in UK.He is bright & the schools I am talking to in...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 22nd 2007, 1:26 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 834
Posted By platapus

Re: how much notice did you give the school in uk before leaving ?

Hi

We are off in Jan.I let the schools know our plans in the summer,but didn't know when.I told them last week that the kids were finishing at xmas.No point taking them backj for 2 weeks.They...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 21st 2007, 9:57 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By platapus

Re: personalised calenders

I used snapfish..really easy & lovely calendar too
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 21st 2007, 7:13 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By platapus

Re: Sydney Hills district

Sorry!!..you have been there to visit your brother..too much wine..can't process info!!
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 21st 2007, 7:12 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By platapus

Re: Sydney Hills district

My aunt lives in Castle Hill.Good shopping centre..Castle Towers!!

We are looking at Castle Hill,Bella Vista,West Pennant Hills,Warrawee,Wahroonga.I am flying out on monday for 2 weeks to find a...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 21st 2007, 10:51 am
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By platapus

Re: Sydney Hills district

Hi.

We are moving to the Sydney Hills District in January too!

Just sorting out our shipping ( & parties!!).

Good luck!:thumbsup:
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2007, 10:32 am
Replies: 5
Views: 383
Posted By platapus

Re: Damn too much drink

too much drink & too much to eat!:(
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 15th 2007, 2:42 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 748
Posted By platapus

Re: Crown v Pickfords?

Thank you.x
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 15th 2007, 11:10 am
Replies: 5
Views: 748
Posted By platapus

Crown v Pickfords?

Hi there

Having read through a lot of threads,both Pickfords & Crown are getting -ve & +ve feedback.

Please vote here so I can decide who to choose.

Thank you .:thumbup:
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 15th 2007, 7:06 am
Replies: 68
Views: 3,081
Posted By platapus

Re: Top tips for surviving the first 12 months in aus.

Thanks..just took a peek..you are right..I will stay well away!
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 15th 2007, 6:58 am
Replies: 68
Views: 3,081
Posted By platapus

Re: Top tips for surviving the first 12 months in aus.

what is MBTTUK?:confused:
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 14th 2007, 11:25 am
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By platapus

Re: excess luggage

Also,we are shipping everything over,but a bit fed up with the thought of living with the contents of 1 suitcase for 12 weeks!!:rofl:I am not known for travelling light!!:)
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 14th 2007, 11:23 am
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By platapus

Re: excess luggage

I have spoken to all airlines.Singapore,Emirates,Virgin all charge around £34 per kilo for excess!! BA charge £60 per bag (extra 23kg) & Quantas do a migration ticket for £700 pp.
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 12th 2007, 6:41 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By platapus

Re: excess luggage

Thank you..will look into these options.
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 12th 2007, 4:20 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By platapus

Thumbs down excess luggage

Sorry..I know Singapore airlines & Quantas offer 40kgs to permanent visa's.We are going on a Business visa subclass 163..which is temporary.We are staying permanently if we like it.We are on a 4 year...
Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2007, 4:39 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By platapus

Re: huge bags

Cheers
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