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Forum: Australia
Aug 21st 2009, 7:47 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,503
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Taking fridge freezer

just change the plug. i know you are supposed to get a qualified electrician to do even the most basic things like that but we didn't bother (and i doubt many people do). got aload of aussie plugs...
Forum: Australia
Aug 20th 2009, 11:18 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,503
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Taking fridge freezer

we sold our fridge freezer for next to nothing when we left the uk - thinking that it wouldn't work as well over here. think it is a myth too - a couple of expats we know brought theirs with them...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 25th 2009, 11:13 pm
Replies: 146
Views: 7,993
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Whacko Jacko Dead??

I have just been told off massively by some aussie contacts on facebook for making only a tiny slightly jokey comment about his death. boy am i relieved that i'm not the only one thinking that just...
Forum: The Barbie
May 13th 2009, 4:03 am
Replies: 774
Views: 51,499
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Good book

just read Salvation Creek by Susan Duncan , and the sequal House at Salvation Creek. Both fantastic books.....
Forum: Australia
Apr 2nd 2009, 1:21 am
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Can ONE part of the couple do the TFN, Medicare etc etc.....

here it is....

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/38760.htm

we found the paperwork side of things really simple, also getting our driving licenses took about an hour...
Forum: Australia
Apr 1st 2009, 1:15 am
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Can ONE part of the couple do the TFN, Medicare etc etc.....

yep - we did our tfn's online and i went into the local medicare office at our local shopping plaza to sort medicare out whilst OH spent 20 minutes chasing our 2 year old up and down outside. :D
Forum: Australia
Apr 1st 2009, 1:02 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,870
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Tradesmen!!!

Hi - don't mean to put a damper on things but we too came to the Sunshine Coast in October and haven't been able to get work.

OH is a carpenter and has had to spend a fair bit of time and money...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2009, 11:39 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,124
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Bands coming to australia even Perth !

The Who should be fantastic - we saw them in Brisbane the other night - probably the best gig we've ever been to. You won't be disappointed.
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 25th 2009, 3:55 am
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By thehowarths

Re: The WHO

Totally agree - it was a fantastic concert - just brilliant. we cannot believe that pete townshend and roger daltrey are going to be getting their bus passes soon! and Zak Starkey on drums was just...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 9th 2009, 11:54 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 4,897
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Doesnt the nature here just knock you out?!!

fraid i've just knocked out a bit of nature!

saw a big big redback this morning on the windowsill outside next to the pool (where my little boy happily plays). then noticed what was in its web -...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 7th 2009, 12:03 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 1,604
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Wine - its so strong nowadays!

ah glad this thread is still going...just got back from a barbie next door. have now put OH to bed due to having a little whisky with the neighbour...have now established that wine, then beer, then...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 7th 2009, 2:47 am
Replies: 35
Views: 1,604
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Wine - its so strong nowadays!

aah pete might actually be doing some work - hurrah! (how incconsiderate of him :lol:)

I'll give you a ring this afternoon!

Rach x
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 7th 2009, 2:41 am
Replies: 35
Views: 1,604
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Wine - its so strong nowadays!

my husband doesn't get hangovers either...he just feels 'a little misty' after a heavy night!!;)
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 7th 2009, 2:39 am
Replies: 35
Views: 1,604
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Wine - its so strong nowadays!

HAHAHAHA! you are funny!

i too was in the same situation the other morning - i vaguely remembered speaking to my friend on skype...it was 11pm here and she was sat at her desk in the uk. i...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2009, 9:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 3,132
Posted By thehowarths

Re: sending tools over

Hi Karl

We sent loads of hand and power tools over. My husband pete spent a while cleaning them off and was advised to clean them with jeyes fluid but we ran out of time.

They all came...
Forum: Australia
Jan 11th 2009, 11:18 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,465
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Sunshine Coast Meet Up Thursday 15th January.

Hi Em,

Thurs should be fine for me (although transport may be an issue if pete miraculously gets some work between tomorrow and then and needs the car.) will get in touch before though - have a...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 31st 2008, 11:27 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,303
Posted By thehowarths

Re: New Years Eve

ah happy birthday to your SMM (?)!!

i currently am looking at a glass of champers - don't know if i have the strength to save it until midnight - will do my best to be happy with the standard...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 29th 2008, 11:03 am
Replies: 19
Views: 981
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Just watching a huge storm coming into Peregian!...

we are in peregian too....the rain has just started! hopefully after this it will get a bit cooler.

got the candles ready just in case...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 19th 2008, 12:19 am
Replies: 46
Views: 70,806
Posted By thehowarths

Re: YOUR TOP 100 MOST CHILLED OUT SONGS EVER!!!

oh wants to join in...

battle of evermore - led zeppelin
helplessly hoping - crosby stills & nash
one - jonny cash version


he's now pining for his vinyl collection which is still in...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 19th 2008, 12:10 am
Replies: 46
Views: 70,806
Posted By thehowarths

Re: YOUR TOP 100 MOST CHILLED OUT SONGS EVER!!!

nightswimming - rem
crystal ship - doors
song for guy - elton john
lay lady lay - bob dylan
as i went down to the river today - from o brother where art thou

bit of a mixture - this thread has...
Forum: Australia
Dec 9th 2008, 7:36 am
Replies: 150
Views: 13,488
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Anyone got their free money yet?

looks like we'll miss out - we arrived here on 22nd october...if only we'd booked a week earlier!
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 4th 2008, 5:37 am
Replies: 53
Views: 3,669
Posted By thehowarths

Re: The greatest Christmas song ever?

jethro tull - solstice bells. just fantastic!
Forum: Australia
Oct 10th 2008, 5:13 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Getting dog from Sydney to Sunshine Coast, QLD

Hi - we are in exactly the same position as you. We've had Pet Carriers International recommended to us. Don't know the costs involved but would be interested to hear other peoples suggestions...
...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 30th 2008, 8:35 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By thehowarths

Re: Website for holiday rentals on the sunshine coast

Hiya - can't help sorry but have got details of a great holiday rental which we are booked into in a few weeks time. Check out http://papilloncoolum.com.au/ . We can't wait!
Forum: Australia
Sep 21st 2008, 7:31 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By thehowarths

What paperwork to take?

Hi - apologies if this has been asked before - done a quick search and couldn't find anything.

The shippers are coming on Tuesday and we are flying out on Oct 20th. We've sussed out everything...
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