British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Graham and Maria
Showing results 1 to 25 of 227
Search took 0.27 seconds.
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2014, 3:40 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,726
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Caboolture

Theres a few good options around Caboulture and if you want near Brissy then you will be travelling the opposite direction to the congestion.
North Lakes is popular for Expats and has great...
Forum: Australia
Oct 14th 2014, 10:22 pm
Replies: 317
Views: 29,457
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Brisbane heat hell

Next months post "Whats it like living in Tassie?" :lol:
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 3rd 2014, 9:08 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 3,203
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: I've been wondering........

So true, I had to stop the fish girl in Woolies from wrapping the flathead I ordered because I realised it said Argentina and not Australia...I mean come on Flathead!! one of the most prolific fish...
Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2014, 10:06 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 20,904
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Living on the Sunshine Coast but work in Brisbane...

We live in Beerwah and I used to commute by train to South Brisbane for over a year before I changed offices to Birtinya. I didnt mind the train theres plenty of seats this far up the line and I miss...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 23rd 2013, 12:08 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 2,528
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Whats going for Christmas din dins?

Well you could a couple of years ago, but we were in Canberra not QLD. Why would it be banned?

edit: try these guys http://www.meatatbillys.com.au/poultry.htm
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 23rd 2013, 10:20 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,528
Posted By Graham and Maria

Whats going for Christmas din dins?

Our 5th Xmas since moving (2 of which were spent back in the UK) and haven't a clue what to do. I struggle at Christmas here so the dinner just adds to it.

1st attempt was the ole Turkey and...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 5th 2013, 10:03 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,919
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: So should I stay or go?

Stay where you are...
What makes you think you will like Australia any better than London, which you already 'Love' ??

You have a life you love, I wouldn't throw it away.
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2013, 6:45 am
Replies: 217
Views: 21,528
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living

Thanks Mike,
I generally only lurk on AHB, I post more on Coopers but I will now check out Homebrewdownunder :thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2013, 4:01 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,083
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Confused

it funny because after 5 years in Australia I would love to try Canada (my initial migration dream before OH said no to Canada but agreed to warmer climes)

Your hubby probably is in the same...
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2013, 3:51 am
Replies: 217
Views: 21,528
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living

Which forums would they be? (from an avid HB'er)

Austrailia is mega expensive, good job they generally pay mega wages to compensate ;)
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 10th 2013, 11:11 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,314
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: To move or not to move?!

Its not all hot hot hot here, today theres lovely blue skies but a chilly 15° right now at 9am.

I pine for the seasons and especially Christmas, some of the things you describe are some of the...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 3rd 2013, 1:29 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,351
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Decision made to move!

Yes its a very nice place to live, I answered your last post with a bit more info but Im assuming your pretty familiar with the area.
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 2nd 2013, 3:04 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,314
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: To move or not to move?!

Beerwah's a great place to live, it is small town QLD but we do have a Woolies an Aldi a very good pub with an excellent bistro and an RSL. If you want a mall theres large plaza's at Maroochydore or...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 2nd 2013, 2:43 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,351
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Decision made to move!

Hi Mogsyminx,
We live in Beerwah, once you get your head around the move give us a shout.

Waves to Quoll
Forum: Australia
Dec 17th 2012, 6:55 am
Replies: 6,964
Views: 592,005
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: What's the Temperature & Weather like where you are now?

An f'in hot 36c today and I had the grass to cut, It took 4 pints to get through it all :frown:

Fly to sunny Yorkshire on Thursday, cant f'in wait :thumbsup:
Forum: The Update Forum
Nov 25th 2012, 6:32 am
Replies: 15
Views: 15,038
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: 16 months on the Gold Coast

Get a pin and direct one of the nozzles on your windcreen washers up a little so that the water from it sails over the roof of your car. When people get too close squirt away, they get the message...
Forum: Australia
Sep 23rd 2012, 1:18 am
Replies: 19
Views: 9,551
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Sunshine Coast cost of living

Hi,
We live up in Beerwah (Glasshouse mountains)

Rentals up here are from 300-400/week
Fuel 1.40-1.50/L at the minute
Groceries for 3 = 200-250/week
Eating out approx 20/head but it depends on...
Forum: Canada
Sep 6th 2012, 2:21 am
Replies: 100
Views: 11,441
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Comparison to Perth Australia?

Im booked for 4 weeks over xmas/new year for my dose of chill. Hoping for snow again :fingerscrossed:

Aussie xmas doesn't cut it for me
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2012, 11:06 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 11,441
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Comparison to Perth Australia?

:amen:
Quoting the truth
Forum: Australia
Jul 31st 2012, 12:07 am
Replies: 51
Views: 5,150
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Wanting to Make the move

Its 20 degrees (12 lastnight) here in QLD at the minute and Im wearing a jumper because im freezing :p
Forum: Australia
Jul 5th 2012, 10:47 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 6,146
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Is it just me or is this the "norm"?

Unfortunately thats exactly what they do mate.

Australia is not as easy as peoples impressions may lead you to believe, theres a hell of a lot of belt tightenning going on here which would make it...
Forum: Australia
Jun 20th 2012, 10:28 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,455
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: 457 granted!!! should we stay or go??

The company commited 4 years to you, you should give them the same courtesy, theres people on here that would give there right arm for the opportunity you have been handed.

If you think you can...
Forum: Australia
Jun 20th 2012, 2:26 am
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: what's your state of origin?

Sunny coast feels chilly after you acclimatise mate
Forum: Australia
Jun 20th 2012, 2:22 am
Replies: 47
Views: 9,827
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: Should we make the move to Perth?

I would find Perth a little bland compaired to Zurich
(no offence Perthians ;) )
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2012, 4:08 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,334
Posted By Graham and Maria

Re: too good to be true?

Thats what it can be like for civil engineering over here mate, working from project offices on joint ventures is the norm and some of us larger consultancies do a lot of work over in Asia.

I dont...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 227
 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.