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Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 4th 2008, 10:04 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By sophjam

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Well done Kaye with the visa looking forward to meeting you when you arrive if I ever get away from work that is. I feel like I live there at the moment.
xx Trudi

Forum: The Update Forum

Jan 29th 2008, 10:38 am

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Posted By sophjam

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Sorry Bix and Gill thanks for the lovely welcome to cairns the other night you are gems.xx Trudi

Forum: The Update Forum

Jan 29th 2008, 10:35 am

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Posted By sophjam

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First day of the dreaded new school over and all quiet on the western front shes even packed her bag for tomorrow Im not the worst mother ever dragging her kids to the back of beyond and making her...

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Jan 29th 2008, 10:04 am

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Posted By sophjam

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Congrataltions Beth hope the job works out for him.

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Jan 24th 2008, 12:13 pm

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Posted By sophjam

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Hi Karen we are in the same boat as you weve just managed to get a rental in kanimbla just hope we settle ok its expensive but our options wernt that good so much competition so neil will have to do...

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Jan 6th 2008, 6:31 pm

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Posted By sophjam

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thanks liz Ill do anything I can to help you on your wat and looking forward to a lasting frienship when we are all in cairns.

Forum: The Update Forum

Jan 6th 2008, 3:17 pm

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Posted By sophjam

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Hi Liz well packers have taken all of our stuff and Ive packed our cases today while my husband has taken the doggies to heathrow not a good morning was really hard doing it to the poor things I just...

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Nov 20th 2007, 5:14 am

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Posted By sophjam

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Hi Windog sophies 13yrs old so it was'nt an option for us. Im pleased to hear things are still going well it makes such a difference when the kids are happy. Long may it continue. Ive got mine at...

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Nov 19th 2007, 6:08 am

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Posted By sophjam

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I mentioned that we didnt have a rental as yet he said there were not many places in her year I said I would look for a rental in their catchment area. I just said we had family in bentley park...

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Nov 18th 2007, 7:51 am

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Posted By sophjam

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We didnt have any luck with the shs the head wanted us to send sophie to the bentley park college said it was an improving school. Im not risking it with her so decided on st marys college just hope...

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Nov 18th 2007, 7:44 am

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Posted By sophjam

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Thats what my plan is but I need a rental which will accept my dogs aswell. I would like Sophie to be able to walk to school. Thanks Bix Ill keep off there now.

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Nov 17th 2007, 8:36 am

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Posted By sophjam

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I know sad isnt it. I know where Id rather live!

Forum: The Update Forum

Nov 17th 2007, 8:04 am

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Posted By sophjam

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Oooh send us some more Karen youve got me going now.I want a home too keep your ears open for me needs to be on the south side for Sophies school St Marys if the head likes us! Does anyone know what...

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Nov 16th 2007, 6:43 am

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Posted By sophjam

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HI Andy and Georgina, Im going to work on the kids ward at the base. well done for getting your rental sorted when do you arrive? we get to cairns on the 10th january. 8 weeks and counting.:) Trudi

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Nov 11th 2007, 8:30 am

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Posted By sophjam

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Hi Kaye we were offered a further 10% off from white and co if we booked before 1st dec so theyve paid for the insurance. Make sure you barter as they all dropped their quotes a couple of hundred...

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Nov 8th 2007, 9:24 am

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Posted By sophjam

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Kaye pm me your email address and Ill send you what bits Ive got I think we are using white and co as hoults couldnt drop their quote any lower. Full house except appliances 3,900 Thanks Trudix

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Nov 8th 2007, 6:15 am

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Posted By sophjam

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Hi Windog so glad you arrived safely and have had a nice time since your arrival. Im booking my removal company today so another milestone for me too. Im really looking forward to it now I think you...

Forum: The Update Forum

Nov 3rd 2007, 8:23 am

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Posted By sophjam

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words of wisdom as usual Gill thanks for kepping me sane, I love my grub you know!!xxTrudi

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Nov 3rd 2007, 8:22 am

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Posted By sophjam

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you Jammy buxxxr well done see its all those good deeds you do at work. Enjoy honey not long now for your babies and hubby to snuggle up to.

Forum: The Update Forum

Nov 2nd 2007, 11:28 pm

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Posted By sophjam

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i think we would all starve if we had to pay that.

Forum: The Update Forum

Nov 2nd 2007, 7:48 am

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Posted By sophjam

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BAxxxxxs how could they!

Forum: The Update Forum

Nov 1st 2007, 2:34 pm

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Posted By sophjam

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Ooh Im getting sooo excited its coming around quickly my tickets came from trailfinders today we are all coming now son aswell. still no sale on the house. Things will settle when your little brood...

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Oct 24th 2007, 5:56 am

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Posted By sophjam

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thanks for that, I will keep in touch on here and you can have my email address so you can contact me when you get sorted.
Thanks Trudi

Forum: The Update Forum

Oct 23rd 2007, 9:11 am

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Posted By sophjam

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Did you pack those yourself the removal quotes are extorsion Ive had I dont mind packing it just want a cheaper price.
How are you finding the shifts ? the late seems a killer finishing a 11pm do...

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Oct 23rd 2007, 8:22 am

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Posted By sophjam

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Hi they have just offered me the accomodation, I didnt think I would get anything being ona PR visa as they said not at interview. Is the apartment ok opposite the hospital. It will save us money so...

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