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Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2009, 6:26 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 396
Posted By helsbells79

Smile Things to do in Sydney (or Melbourne or Brisbane)

Since I moved to Sydney, I have found that there is no end to the things to do...and in particular, there are a lot of free or cheap things...

I subscribed to a website a while ago, called weekend...
Forum: Australia
Aug 6th 2009, 11:33 am
Replies: 14
Views: 999
Posted By helsbells79

Re: i arrive in Sydney Oct 3rd and need drinking buddies!

Yeah, check out the meet up threads, as suggested above! In terms of work...I would maybe suggest you contact Kelly scientific...their office is based in North Sydney. I have worked through them...
Forum: Australia
Jul 22nd 2009, 4:47 am
Replies: 23
Views: 15,201
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Lay-by and no rain checks?

Lay-by is something many shops in Oz offer....I'm not 100% sure how it works, but I think it means if you want something, but can't afford it at that time, you can ask the shop to put it on 'lay-by'....
Forum: Australia
May 18th 2009, 9:51 am
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Buying cars in NSW? HELP!!!

I would agree with the above...but in answer to your insurance question, yes you can get it instantly...as I did it a few days ago!! Insurance can be bought online, instantly, as in the UK.

Hope...
Forum: Australia
Apr 1st 2009, 10:36 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 6,356
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Girlie mates - Sydney

Hey

Yeah, I know how you feel...we've been here nearly three months as well! Drop me a PM with your email address, as we tend to organise by email!!

Sorry for the really short reply, but...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2009, 3:12 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,115
Posted By helsbells79

Re: How much to bring to start a new life?

My hubby and I came with pretty much enough money to pay bond on a house, and a about three months rent. He works in IT and has managed to secure a job (albeit not entirely what he was hoping for,...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2009, 2:59 am
Replies: 84
Views: 6,356
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Girlie mates - Sydney

Hey ladies...it seems because of the number of people now on the list we may have inadvertantly ommited people from some emails!! So, if you haven't already had the email about drinks tonight, and...
Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2009, 8:49 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 6,356
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Girlie mates - Sydney

Hi Rozelle

Send me a PM with your email address and I will add you to our email list! We tend to organise by email as it is easier. Not sure whether we are planning anything this weekend, but we...
Forum: Australia
Mar 9th 2009, 1:01 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Posted By helsbells79

Re: John Mason Removals - Great Service

Hi,

we have also had a very positive experience with John Masons. The packing in the UK was excellent...they were very professional, and did it all in the time estimated. THey also squeezed a...
Forum: Australia
Mar 3rd 2009, 4:21 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,352
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Homeless in Sydney....yikes!

Yeah...def would have been a bit of a miracle to come down for one weekend and get a place sorted!! I got quite down about finding a place...but now I look back...it only actually took two and a...
Forum: Australia
Mar 3rd 2009, 4:01 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,352
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Homeless in Sydney....yikes!

Sorry to hear you didn't have any joy at the weekend.

I would ask the agency for feedback as to why you didn't get the place at the weekend. They may be able to give you some tips for your next...
Forum: Australia
Mar 3rd 2009, 3:52 am
Replies: 74
Views: 7,980
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Advice on Shipping Companies

We used John Masons...the UK side was great....Gill in the office was very helpful...and the packers were really efficient.

Not yet had container delivered...just waiting for it to be released by...
Forum: Australia
Mar 2nd 2009, 8:59 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 6,356
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Girlie mates - Sydney

I've sent out a new emal for this week...so anyone who hasn't got it and may want to join us, just drop me a PM with ur email address!!

Hels x
Forum: Australia
Mar 1st 2009, 1:58 am
Replies: 84
Views: 6,356
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Girlie mates - Sydney

Hi Jo...

You've found the right place!! I think we were all really goad fleur put this post on here...and it's been amazing how many people are in the same situation!!

We've tended to do...
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2009, 9:01 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 6,356
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Girlie mates - Sydney

I've sent an email this morning with the plans for tomorrow....I think everyone who has replied to the post is on the email...but if not, drop me or fleurs a PM with your email address and we will...
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2009, 9:16 am
Replies: 13
Views: 785
Posted By helsbells79

Re: 176 VISA - Question regarding Government jobs

I am on a 175 visa...and had the same question regarding a Federal police job...so phoned the head of the department I wanted to apply for. He told me that there are some jobs that are only open to...
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2009, 9:49 am
Replies: 84
Views: 6,356
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Girlie mates - Sydney

Hi Nicola...yeah Drummoyne is not to far from a few of us! We are planning a few drinks after work on friday!

Drop me a PM with your email address and I will add you to the list!

This forum is...
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2009, 8:47 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 6,356
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Girlie mates - Sydney

Excellent...drop me a PM and we can add you to our email list!! H x
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2009, 12:09 am
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Rental in Sydney....is it really that hard?

Hi!! We got a place in Birchgrove (nr Balmain). Took about three weeks to find something but I am pretty picky!! What kinda place are you looking for? Are you still gonna be in Sydney this...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2009, 7:36 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Hello - just starting out

Hi...we were granted our 175 last year and are now in Sydney....have to say don't think we could have done it without all the support and advice from this website. If you don't know the answer to...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2009, 6:26 am
Replies: 84
Views: 6,356
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Girlie mates - Sydney

See, it's all coming together!!!! Yeah, Kunjal, your def gonna be getting a cab home when it comes to our big night out (which we are saving for when Sarina gets back....don't worry Sarina, we...
Forum: Australia
Feb 12th 2009, 8:43 am
Replies: 52
Views: 4,829
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Are houses really as nice as in the pictures??

My hubby and I were having that same conversation the other day! We were looking in a real estate agents window and only one of the houses for sale looked like a 'normal' house inside...the rest...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2009, 7:40 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Aplliances in Rentals

All the places we looked at had cookers. A fair number had dishwashers. Only one had a fridge freezer...but it was a swish, expensive place, with a brand new kitchen.

I remember reading...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2009, 7:36 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,959
Posted By helsbells79

Re: not finding anywhere to live and panicking!!!

Not sure where you are looking in Sydney....or whether this will help....but we have just moved into a rental so know all about the 'joys' of the open house thing....

We found a couple of the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2009, 7:28 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 497
Posted By helsbells79

Re: Shipping Insurance

I did a lot of research on this myself before we shipped our container...and my conclusion was that there was a cheaper alternative than using the shipping companies insurance. We used Letton...
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