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Forum: Australia
Oct 1st 2010, 10:28 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: A wee problem with my shippers

Just the start of a long expensive process!!
Forum: Australia
Oct 1st 2010, 6:21 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 10,474
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Brisbane beaches

Why don't you look at living on the Gold Coast and commuting to Brisbane by train? We are in Robina - great schools, shopping and 10 minutes to beach. In Summer we take kids down to Burleigh after...
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2010, 10:24 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,823
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Schools in Gold Coast

Hi, we have 3 girls aged 7, 10 and 11. All attending Varsity College. There is a prep, middle and high school. So far we have been pleased - class sizes are smaller that what we were used to in...
Forum: Australia
Aug 24th 2010, 3:14 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,576
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: haggle on price for swimming pool??

Our excavation came to double the allowance :ohmy: We then also had to re-landscape where the bob cat completely wrecked our lawn - was a nightmare at the time but worth it once you are swimming!
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 28th 2010, 7:11 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 4,604
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Next step - putting a pool in...

We put a concrete pool in last year and now wouldn't be without it (3 kids!). We did have a bit of a nightmare as the excavation came to double the estimate (over $5k) and they dug deeper than they...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2010, 4:10 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 28,720
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: The Best Gold Coast Primary Schools?

We have 3 girls who are all attending Varsity College. Classes average around 25 pupils which is better than their UK school. Would love to send them to Somerset College (which would be my choice...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 7th 2010, 9:00 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 17,163
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Does 'dogging' over here have a different meaning?

Bit different but when I first moved over I kept saying I was 'rooting around' i.e. looking for something until a relative told me it meant something completely different here!
Forum: Australia
Jun 7th 2010, 8:49 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 11,244
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Cheap beer in Oz, does it exist?

Our Aldi doesn't sell beer or wine??

We do buy a lot :eek: of red wine from www.graysonline.com. You have to bid and then it is delivered straight to your door!!
Forum: Australia
Apr 17th 2010, 8:28 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,223
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Mattress Sizes

King / Queens definitely different. We bought a king matress for our UK king bed frame and was different size :thumbdown: luckily we bought from a manufacturer who collected the matress and adjusted...
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2009, 12:17 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,231
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Anti-Social Behaviour In Brisbane

Two guys got SHOT at the McDonalds in Burleigh Heads at the weekend (one died)
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 28th 2009, 6:46 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,546
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Attach photos in Hotmail not working

Thanks very much for the info was having exactly same problem! hopefully be sorted soon, Cheers
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 25th 2009, 6:07 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,059
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Cake decorating shop on the Gold Coast?

There is a cake decortating shop in Southport Centro (along Ferry Road before Freedon etc) The shop is opposite the post office and has tonnes of different cake tins etc. They offer different...
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2009, 8:52 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 11,297
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Moving to the Gold Coast

I have heard, Robina High has it's own Police officer on duty full time to cope with fights and drugs etc :ohmy:
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 9th 2009, 10:23 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,587
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: dental extractions under general anaesthetic

My daughter was referred for general anesthestic to have 3 milk teeth filled. basically it would cost $5k minimum!

I found out Griffith University (year 5 students) are free :eek: try there ...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 9th 2009, 10:14 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 1,972
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Would you still stay in Australia if.......

Definitley stay!! buy a boat, maybe house on the river to moor it! Put kids in boarding school!! Fly my parents over 1st class. They still can't belive there are toilets and running water in...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 3rd 2009, 6:28 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 796
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: 40% off everything at Anaconda

We bought a tent for 8 - 10 people. Was $149 we paid $20 :eek: also got a couple of fold up chairs $30 reduced to $8 :thumbup: might one day be brave enough to use the tent!
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 30th 2009, 8:26 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Anyone got the lottery results?

One couple won on Mermaid Beach! 5 mins from me :ohmy: They have gone to work today :eek: that 50 something million could have come to a much better home!!
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2009, 7:24 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,456
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Gold Coast V's Sunshine Coast

For me SC was far too quiet and spread out. It is nice for a short, quiet break but for me personally 3 days was enough. Have to agree with Sammyg, also found Noosa pretentious.
I certainly...
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2009, 7:11 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 11,297
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Moving to the Gold Coast

And not even giving Surfers a mention!:eek:
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 25th 2009, 8:47 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,352
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Fitness challenge

The old girl has motivated me so much - going back tomorrow morning - weekends I don't usually do!!! (dependent on how many vino's I have tonight!!:eek:)
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 25th 2009, 8:37 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 61,358
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Some Michael Jackson jokes

These jokes crack me up! keep 'em coming :rofl:
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 24th 2009, 8:56 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,352
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Fitness challenge

Did two sculpt / aerobic classes this week. There was an older lady who kept up with everything - weights, jumps, step etc. - I thought she was around 75 turns out she is 83 :eek: jesus hope I can...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 24th 2009, 8:35 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,115
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Cheapest place to get kids ugg boots

Apparently - don't quote me - but the patent for UGG was never registered?? There is a workshop near me (will find out name / email address) that makes sheepskin UGG's for $110 (adults) but you can...
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2009, 12:20 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,577
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Best Gym on Gold Coast?

Hi, I am a member at Conrad Jupiters (the casino). Its $29.50 a fortnight and you get full use of the gym, all classes and use of the pool. Good value and friendly people!
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2009, 1:51 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 11,297
Posted By Sheilas Wheels

Re: Moving to the Gold Coast

Tell them its full up!!!:eek:
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