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Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2009, 12:19 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,675
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Washing machines

I moved my Hotpoint washing machine from UK to NZ and then from NZ to Aus. We reckon we had about 7/8 years out of it altogether, its just given up a couple of months ago. There isn't nearly as...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Nov 20th 2009, 8:58 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 887
Posted By Spellbound

Uni Clinical Placement (Nurse) - Gold Coast/Brisbane

My daughter is currently in year 3 (final) of a nursing diploma in the UK, she has a clinical placement to do as part of her course and would like to do an A&E placement here in Australia Feb-April...
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2009, 8:56 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Nursing 'clinical placements' Gold Coast

Have you tried posting in the nurses part of the forum?


Thats how observant I am - I didnt know there was one! I will try there - thank you
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2009, 11:18 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By Spellbound

Nursing 'clinical placements' Gold Coast

My daughter is currently in year 3 (final) of a nursing diploma in the UK, she has a clinical placement to do as part of her course and would like to do an A&E placement here in Australia Feb-April...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2009, 11:24 pm
Replies: 102
Views: 11,737
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Beer! How much is too much?

Been there before. Unfortunately my shock gestures have got bigger over the years but nothing works. The last time things got really bad between us I moved out, rented my own place (and I did that...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2009, 11:01 pm
Replies: 102
Views: 11,737
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Beer! How much is too much?

Sorry guys that this thread has got so heavy!

Its been great for me to have so much helpful advice and comments as I don't have any friends or colleagues that I feel that I can talk to, here in...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2009, 10:55 pm
Replies: 102
Views: 11,737
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Beer! How much is too much?

My biggest problem with him drinking is that it controls him and its everyday. Then - that the drinking scares me as he can be an arse, says really cruel things/putdowns (I have forgiven those over...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2009, 8:48 pm
Replies: 102
Views: 11,737
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Beer! How much is too much?

Thanks so much for everyone's reply. Some extremely thoughtful and useful advice and comments.

Personally I would say that he is borderline alcoholic and certainly has a problem controlling how...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2009, 8:20 am
Replies: 102
Views: 11,737
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Beer! How much is too much?

I think its a problem, as its a problem to me and could cost our 21 year marriage.

We can afford it but I still think its a lot to spend on something that I receive no benefits from and end up...
Forum: Australia
Nov 3rd 2009, 11:54 pm
Replies: 102
Views: 11,737
Posted By Spellbound

Beer! How much is too much?

Beer drinking and beer fridges are an iconic part of Aussie blokes.

I'm having a bit of a dispute with my husband at the moment about exactly how much is too much. He suggested that I found out...
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2009, 11:26 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By Spellbound

Re: 10 months to go - can I pack yet?

Yes, start now.

I took about 9 months sorting through stuff! ready for our move. Theres so much to do, when you get started. I was selling items on Ebay, had the settees cleaned, sorting...
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2009, 11:13 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,634
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Funds for a big move

We had no where near that much! about 3000 pounds (after container). Luckily husband started work straight away and I managed to get a job a week later. We rented a car for a few weeks, paid a bond...
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2009, 10:53 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,634
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Funds for a big move

Hi Bluekipper

It depends what you need to know, just a brief outline of our circumstances:

We did a self-pack option from NZ to Aus. We had the full pack service when we left the UK to NZ...
Forum: Australia
Oct 28th 2009, 12:35 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,634
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Funds for a big move

We did the move on a shoe string budget, we even packed the container ourselves to save money. My husband had a job to come too and started working within a couple of days - this helped a lot and...
Forum: Australia
Oct 27th 2009, 2:31 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,553
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Told Parents Yesterday

perfect answer! I wish my mum had felt the same. I still have the emotional guilt laid on from time to time, which can upset me but I try to let most of it go over my head now. She is hurting and I...
Forum: Australia
Oct 27th 2009, 12:31 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,553
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Told Parents Yesterday

I had a good relationship with my mum/dad before leaving the UK, 5 years ago. When we told them the news we were leaving, my mum was numb to begin with and then she didnt speak to us for a few...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2009, 12:10 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Good places for beachside camping?

Its about two hour drive to Maroochydore and we often go for a two night stay - Not too close and not too far.

One night and its not worth pitching the tent.:)

We have done Ballina in NSW...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2009, 9:55 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,190
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Coomera-Milton commute advice

Oh - your one of those! ;)
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2009, 8:47 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Good places for beachside camping?

We love Cotton Tree at Maroochydore, sunshine coast. We have been a couple of times now and its great for the kids, right on the beach.
...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2009, 8:43 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,190
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Coomera-Milton commute advice

I have been traveling from Coomera to Central (7.24am most of this time) for just over a year now and have only had to stand a handful of times and only when there has been a problem with the trains...
Forum: Australia
Sep 6th 2009, 8:58 pm
Replies: 159
Views: 16,087
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Gold Coast Curry Night - part 2!

Sorry Guys, I know its a bit late but we are going to have to cancel this time, we were really looking forward to it as well. Hopefully you can find someone to fill our spaces.

Dev and Simon on...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 31st 2009, 7:45 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 9,279
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Lighterlife??? Anyone tried it???

I heard about lighterlife whilst living in NZ - but it wasnt available there. So I researched and found a similar product called 'The Cambridge Diet' that was sold in Australia. I ordered a months...
Forum: Australia
Aug 3rd 2009, 1:13 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,158
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Washing machine - where to buy (Oz or UK)?

No $200 rebate in Qld at the moment, I believe, although I did see it for NSW.
Forum: Australia
Aug 1st 2009, 1:17 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,846
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Surfers Paradise Boozers ride again…

Sorry we didnt make it, I had a migraine that I couldn't seem to shake.

Hope those that did make it had a good time though.
Forum: Australia
Jul 31st 2009, 10:24 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,158
Posted By Spellbound

Re: Washing machine - where to buy (Oz or UK)?

Yes, I had forgotten about that. We did the weekend launderette visit here for quite a few weeks and it was quite expensive. It was costing us about $24 a week.
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