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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 29th 2010, 11:29 pm
Replies: 90
Views: 8,608
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Moving back - leaving schools, rental, shipping. Logistics.

Hey brits1,
I remember getting really wound up by Northern Bird's comments in a previous thread. Some expletives were expressed but never voiced! A member of the 'Australia can do no wrong'...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 29th 2010, 12:38 am
Replies: 43
Views: 17,434
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

Kind of worked, but a lot fell on me in the UK - looking after the caravan and paperwork, bills etc. whilst they were in NZ. It also never gets any easier saying goodbye!

Ok, I'll check with the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 29th 2010, 12:27 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,884
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Homeward Bound.... at last I hear you cry!!!!

My view is when brits move abroad for the Better life and acheive it, it does depend on what and where you left behind in the UK, We have a lovely house in the country and quite honestly australia...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 29th 2010, 12:11 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,884
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Homeward Bound.... at last I hear you cry!!!!

That's ok. I think you needed to get it off your chest. Interestingly alot of the things you say we have experienced in Oz and never did in Cheshire! Its so true what a lot have people have said that...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2010, 4:22 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 17,434
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

My parents did this between UK and NZ for 12 years. They built a granny flat on the back of my sisters place in NZ and lived in a static caravan in the Lake District when in the UK. There are...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2010, 3:26 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,391
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Greater Manchester

How about Northwich? 25 miles outside of Manchester into Cheshire.
Not sure on your budget, but its very very reasonable and lots of easy access countryside. Some great schools and lots of Mancs! (I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2010, 3:17 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 5,884
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Homeward Bound.... at last I hear you cry!!!!

Well, it looks like the time has finally arrived! Hubby has an interview for all four UK jobs that he has applied for! (Hope I haven't jinxed it by writing this!):fingerscrossed:

Our UK house is...
Forum: Australia
Feb 27th 2010, 9:50 am
Replies: 42
Views: 7,780
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Cost of living in queensland

Swings and roundabouts! Some things better in the UK and some things better here. Summer in Brissy is hot, humid and sticky and not very pleasant,tend to spend a lot of time during the heat of the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 24th 2010, 9:15 am
Replies: 42
Views: 7,780
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Cost of living in queensland

Nappies - Aldi! Cheap, cheerful and great. Everyone I know uses them.
Forum: Australia
Feb 24th 2010, 9:11 am
Replies: 42
Views: 7,780
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Cost of living in queensland

Hi,

Depends upon what standard of living you have in the UK and what you expect to have here. Me and hubby both had senior management positions in the UK and have a similar positions here. We...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 11th 2009, 11:11 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,113
Posted By Cheshire Karen

I'm So Over living in Limbo Land!!!

Haven't posted on here for ages but feel the need to vent and share my woes so here goes.......

We came to Brisbane April 2008 and after the initial 'Aint the weather awesome', hated it, posted on...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 8th 2009, 12:00 am
Replies: 12
Views: 4,478
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Montessori vs Mainstream??? Confused and Stressed!

I also believe in play based education and the school we hope to get him in, on our return to the UK works on this ethos and doesn't believe in stressing the child with homework etc.,that's why I...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 5th 2009, 10:17 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,478
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Montessori vs Mainstream??? Confused and Stressed!

Thank you so much.
I have been searching for someone with experience of both systems. In my own way, I try to do many of the things you suggested, but will look to get some extra tutoring if he...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 5th 2009, 5:02 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,478
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Montessori vs Mainstream??? Confused and Stressed!

:):)Anybody else got experience, advice or a shoulder to share my woes?

We will more than likely, sadly on my part, be heading back to Blighty next July. Don't get me started on what my hubster...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2008, 3:00 pm
Replies: 339
Views: 30,457
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Mummy meets south brisbane

Hi all,

Dont think I will be able to make the meet on Friday as Tom has his pre-prep induction. I am going to try to rearrange for earlier in the morning but if I can't then will probally show up...
Forum: Australia
Oct 28th 2008, 11:19 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,285
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Girls night out! (re: mummy's meet south brisbane)

Lebanese for me too!:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2008, 10:40 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 968
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Cricket 22nd Nov (re Mummys Meet)

Andrew up for it.:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2008, 9:59 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 3,593
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Family BBQ Brisbane (Mummys Meet South Brisbane)

Good day today

My two absolutely loved playing with the other kids, bushwhacked, fell asleep in the car and asked to go to bed when we got home. :thumbsup:

Sorry I didn't get to talk to...
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2008, 9:55 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,285
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Girls night out! (re: mummy's meet south brisbane)

Likewise, my social calender is decidedly lacking that I too can do either date.
Do like the sound of carols in the city, although I am a bit of a 'ba humbug' when it comes to any other aspect of...
Forum: Australia
Oct 22nd 2008, 8:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: New to Brisbane, looking to meet new friends

Check out the Mummy Meets South Brisbane thread as well.

We are not all from South Brisbane (My lcan - North Brisbane) and meet alternate Wednesday / Friday in the city somewhere so its nice and...
Forum: Australia
Oct 22nd 2008, 8:20 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: New to Brissy

Snap!

Hope its going well Kat and you are enjoying the job.

See you Saturday

Karen :)
Forum: The Update Forum
Oct 13th 2008, 10:47 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,588
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: 2 yeard today arrived in Brisbane

My hubbys work was up and down not the best company especially as we came out on a 457 visa. I don't think people realise how many penalties it puts against you and your childrens future. This...
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2008, 10:40 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,233
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Does anyone in Oz still have a Barclays account?

Yep, the gizmo you describe is a 'Pin Sentry'. We both have a UK Barclays account, but we too have a UK address so any info gets sent there and forwarded.
Forum: Australia
Oct 9th 2008, 3:34 pm
Replies: 339
Views: 30,457
Posted By Cheshire Karen

Re: Mummy meets south brisbane

Hi all,

We'll be there on Wednesday. Missed a good catch up today. My two enjoyed splashing about in the puddles / rain though!

Karen
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