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Forum: New Zealand
Mar 2nd 2009, 9:32 am
Replies: 85
Views: 12,019
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: Furniture rental - New Plymouth

Hiya, hope you don't mind me putting my four pennies worth in!! Just a thought, but theres a great second hand furniture, electrical etc etc shop on Gover Street - number 16. Its in town - off...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 25th 2009, 9:24 pm
Replies: 227
Views: 34,936
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'

Hi everyone, thank you so much for all your lovely messages and kind words. I didn't realise so many people would cry at my friends and family messages! It was soooo hard saying goodbye to...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 21st 2008, 7:28 am
Replies: 227
Views: 34,936
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'

Hiya, we just sent an email to the general enquiry email address at the BBC. It was then forwarded to the wanted down under team. If you google 'BBC' it should come up. I know they shut down...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 8th 2008, 9:00 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 12,019
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: Furniture rental - New Plymouth

Hiya - we're out the end of January. Will be sure to get in touch! Lou xx
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 25th 2008, 10:33 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: Help - New Plymouth Rental????

Hiya, many thanks for your advice. We've also got a cat, but he's going to my mother-in-law. I know what you mean, out of the two, Thomas is definitely more likely to leave his mark than Ruby. I...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 25th 2008, 10:16 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: Help - New Plymouth Rental????

Will get on the 'phone to them tonight - and see if they'll accept us in one of those mentioned. Thanks :D
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 25th 2008, 10:14 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: Help - New Plymouth Rental????

Hiya, many thanks for the trademe link. Unfortunately I've tried that one and they don't accept pets. I think thats going to be our problem, but I can't leave Ruby behind! Thanks again, Lou x
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 25th 2008, 9:02 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By LoobyHighland

Question Help - New Plymouth Rental????

Hiya, we're moving to New Plymouth in Jan '09, and are desperately trying to find a rental house in the Bell Block area. We're a family of six, and have a pet springer, so as well as finding a...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 19th 2008, 9:24 am
Replies: 227
Views: 34,936
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'

Hi Phyl, I believe its going to be on Jan/Feb '09. I think it'll still be a morning show like last time, but there was talk of it being repeated at tea-times on BBC2 as well. Thanks for your kind...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 17th 2008, 8:10 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 12,019
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: Furniture rental - New Plymouth

Hi Sam, we're coming out on 20th Jan, so definitely catch up! TTFN, Lou :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 14th 2008, 10:06 pm
Replies: 227
Views: 34,936
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'

Yep, all is bobbing along at the moment. Doug got a job offer from his mornings work experience through the programme, so it would have been so much harder to go to NZ if it hadn't been for that. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 13th 2008, 11:29 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 12,019
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: Furniture rental - New Plymouth

Hiya all, we're off to NP too, leave LHR on 18th January '09. OH got a job with Transfield, blue stickers arrived a couple of weeks ago, and container is being packed next Thursday! Can't believe...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 13th 2008, 11:12 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: Military Pension Advice Please

Hiya, my OH just left the forces and we're emigrating to NZ in Jan '09. We were worried about his pension etc, but if you contact the pension provider/office they'll be able to tell you what will...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 13th 2008, 11:03 pm
Replies: 227
Views: 34,936
Posted By LoobyHighland

We're off!!

Hiya, we're off to live in New Zealand!! Can't believe it. We go 18th Jan '09. It's all been an amazing rollercoaster of a ride, and yes there have been many wobbles too! House is being packed up...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 26th 2008, 6:59 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,511
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: To book or not to book ... that is the ?......

Hi guys - just thought I'd let you know they're repeating the last series of Wanted Down Under on BBC2 this week at 5.15pm. Ta, Lou x
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 24th 2008, 7:36 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,511
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: To book or not to book ... that is the ?......

Thanks everyone for all your advice. It's been very much appreciated!! We've decided to just 'go with the flow' as it seems that everything will be fine. We're off next week so will give you an...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 21st 2008, 6:21 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,511
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: To book or not to book ... that is the ?......

Hi Am Loolah, thanks for the heads up re the camper van. Sounds like you had a blast!! I hope we have the same adventure as you had. I just want to 'go with the flow', but my OH wants to pre-book...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 21st 2008, 6:18 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,511
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: To book or not to book ... that is the ?......

Hiya, sorry I took so long to reply! The tv programme is called 'Wanted Down Under', and its on BBC1. It'll be screened from Jan '09, and usually lasts about 4-6 weeks. Its a morning tv show, but...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 20th 2008, 7:19 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,511
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: To book or not to book ... that is the ?......

Hi June, have sent you a PM. New to this site - so hope it gets to you ok! Lou x
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 20th 2008, 6:59 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,511
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: To book or not to book ... that is the ?......

Hiya, many thanks to you both for your replies. I thought it wouldn't be too booked up at this time of year, but always great to get other peoples experiences too.

I think its fantastic that...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 20th 2008, 1:20 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,511
Posted By LoobyHighland

To book or not to book ... that is the ?......

Hiya, we're going out to New Zealand at the beginning of September and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice/experience please whether we need to pre-book sites around the north island...
Forum: Australia
Jul 11th 2008, 1:02 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,667
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: Any Navy wives - UK to RAN out there??

Hi Josie, thanks for your reply, was so great to hear from you! We're currently away on holiday (yes, i am a saddo checking my emails when away!!), but would love to pick your brain on questions...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2008, 11:26 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,667
Posted By LoobyHighland

Any Navy wives - UK to RAN out there??

Hiya, we're in the process of applying to the Royal Australian Navy (ADF), and I just wondered if there were any fellow navy wives out there who've done it, and could give me their prospective on...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 5th 2008, 10:55 pm
Replies: 227
Views: 34,936
Posted By LoobyHighland

Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'

Ta for the 'heads up'. We've thought of the possible downfalls of doing this (especially as we live in a tiny community - with lots of opinions!), but feel the highs will outweigh the lows,...
Forum: New Zealand
May 30th 2008, 1:46 am
Replies: 227
Views: 34,936
Posted By LoobyHighland

Smile Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'

Hiya, good to hear from you. Hubs new job is here in Caithness, and that's whats going to make the decision to emigrate more difficult as good jobs are few and far between being so far north. It's a...
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