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Forum: The Barbie
Oct 17th 2009, 11:27 am
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By smude

Re: The wife's birthday

My OH booked a suprise trip to New Zealand. Baby sitting sorted etc, all I had was 24 hours notice to pack :eek: was perfect. what a beautiful place....plan to go back with the children next time....
Forum: Australia
Sep 21st 2009, 11:59 am
Replies: 45
Views: 23,647
Posted By smude

Re: BBC iPlayer & ITV Player

Sorry, probably didn't come across well. I didn't think that you could watch motd via foxtel it was whether to subscribe to foxtel for the sport. Someone else mentioned the sport highlight programme...
Forum: Australia
Sep 20th 2009, 9:38 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 23,647
Posted By smude

Re: BBC iPlayer & ITV Player

Thanks for your reply. Have heard that the iQ is worth having..may have to bite the bullet and subscribe. just wandered if there was any way of watching MotD?
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2009, 11:56 am
Replies: 45
Views: 23,647
Posted By smude

Re: BBC iPlayer & ITV Player

Thanks for the reply. Don't have Fox at the moment. Not sure that it is worth it ...except for the sport...still weighing up whether its worth paying the money for it. As we have only been here a...
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2009, 11:42 am
Replies: 45
Views: 23,647
Posted By smude

Re: BBC iPlayer & ITV Player

My OH doesn't miss anything from the uk except for match of the day. If I sign up for any of the above will he be able to watch either live or later?

Many Thanks
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 24th 2009, 11:33 am
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By smude

Re: webcams and msn

Sorry if I confused you even more!

You can ask the person with the webcam to contact you on msn via a conversation only (as you only have a microphone) the other person can then invite you to view...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 24th 2009, 10:56 am
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By smude

Re: webcams and msn

Are you talking about a speaker or a microphone. For them to hear you but not see you with a webcam you will need a micophone. If they use their webcam you will be able to see and hear them but...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 23rd 2009, 7:01 am
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By smude

Re: Has anyone applied for

Oh, ok understand a little better now regarding medicare.

However, if the on shore visa is available to apply for surely it must be legal or it wouldn't be available? Do you see where I am coming...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 23rd 2009, 4:52 am
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By smude

Re: Has anyone applied for

Thanks JAJ for replying. As I understand it they are entitled to medicare but for hospital etc they would be covered under the recipricol agreement between Australia and the UK?

Hope this comes...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 22nd 2009, 12:33 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By smude

Has anyone applied for

the non contributory aged parent visa? Have read a lot of the threads but can't seem to find anyone that has chosen this option? I see from others input that it is a risky option but just wandered...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jun 14th 2009, 8:38 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,540
Posted By smude

Re: 9 months in Geelong.....

Can relate to a lot of what you have said. I too am still getting over a 3 month visit from family and dreading the next visit from mil for 6 weeks in December 09. I too also hate renting. Good...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 14th 2009, 8:26 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,357
Posted By smude

Re: Estate agents should be shot

We too have just bought a house after looking for ages. Ticked a lot of boxes. However on estate agents details it advised swimming pool to be 12 months old. Whilst at the Solicitors going...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 11th 2009, 12:17 am
Replies: 6
Views: 535
Posted By smude

Re: Families!!!!

I should have perhaps done a search first. Sorry if there is one if not maybe this could be come:

"The Official Feel Free to Scream Here" thread. :eek:
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 10th 2009, 11:44 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 535
Posted By smude

Re: Families!!!!

Sister-in-law from the uk. Only usual things that everyone goes through I guess. It's the good old "communication" problem. What one person thinks is acceptable another may not. How things get...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 10th 2009, 11:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 535
Posted By smude

Families!!!!

aaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!


That's it. Got that off my chest feel better now. Can get on with the day.

Sorry to scream so loud.:D
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 3rd 2009, 5:30 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By smude

Re: Did anyone ship a bike

We bought bikes, camping equipment the lot. All came through no trouble. Just make sure as others have said that everything is scrubbed and cleaned. These are the items that are checked by customs...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 2nd 2009, 9:42 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By smude

Re: does this seem a good idea?

Many Thanks again for the reply. What a great idea to have the studio for guests.
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 2nd 2009, 11:11 am
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By smude

Re: does this seem a good idea?

Thanks for replying. Does your mum rent when she comes out then? what does she do about furniture etc... or does she rent furnished. Sorry for being so intrusive.
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 2nd 2009, 11:00 am
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By smude

does this seem a good idea?

My parents would like to come and stay for 12 months to see if they like the idea of living here. They have visited on several occasions and love it but as they usually stay with us and are on...
Forum: The Barbie
May 10th 2009, 12:54 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By smude

Re: Where would you go if you had 3 or 4 days?

Agree with three legs. Have just returned from a 4 day surprise birthday trip to New Zealand, Christchurch on South Island. Sooooo much to do. Lots of adventure things to do. Had the best time...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 26th 2009, 8:27 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,125
Posted By smude

Re: Furniture to ship or not to ship??

My advice would be to bring everything - apart from the rubbish things you would get rid of anyway. I would bring even the little things that you think you would not make use of as it all adds up. ...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 22nd 2009, 8:19 am
Replies: 64
Views: 3,988
Posted By smude

Re: Coping with mother-in-laws

You are right. However with my situation at least it may let us have one summer on our own.

Could tell them the house is on the market to sell and who knows when it will sell.;)
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 22nd 2009, 7:52 am
Replies: 64
Views: 3,988
Posted By smude

Re: Coping with mother-in-laws

Just had a thought - perhaps tell them you are thinking of returning to the uk anytime soon so best not to book flights as you wouldn't want them to waste money!!!
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 22nd 2009, 7:50 am
Replies: 64
Views: 3,988
Posted By smude

Re: Coping with mother-in-laws

Thanks for that - wasn't aware. Don't worry though will make sure that they are not aware of this one!
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 21st 2009, 11:51 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 3,988
Posted By smude

Re: Coping with mother-in-laws

Totally with all of you on this one. My parents here for 3 months coming to the end now thank goodness. Only to receive a call from mil to say she will be out in november for 3 months! Not too bad...
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