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Forum: The Barbie
Apr 21st 2013, 3:55 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 6,517
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Why does Australia Post like damaging my stuff so much?

In January my daughter asked me to post some important documents for her as she was overseas at the time. I decided to use the Express Platinum service so that I could track the package, which I...
Forum: The Update Forum
Apr 17th 2013, 1:00 am
Replies: 17
Views: 6,028
Posted By Famous 5

Re: 10 year update

Thanks for a very balanced update which I enjoyed reading.



I have to agree with your point about the difference between people who are living well and those who are struggling - it's something...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 15th 2013, 3:02 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,375
Posted By Famous 5

Re: 8 Seater Cars?

I think the engine problems were only on older models (2006 and earlier).

I had a 2009 Kia Carnival (bought new) which I sold in January this year. I had no problems at all and it was great for...
Forum: Australia
Apr 10th 2013, 4:45 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,670
Posted By Famous 5

Re: What age do kids start high school in Oz - anybody been in this situation

My three were 13, 10 and 6 when we moved. The oldest two repeated the last term of the school year they had just completed in the UK - years 8 and 5 respectively. We decided that the youngest...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 4th 2013, 6:11 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,661
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Two years today

Congratulations on your second anniversary. It sounds like you've had lots of ups and downs, but it all seems to be coming good now. Enjoy your new life and I hope you continue to go from strength...
Forum: USA
Mar 24th 2013, 4:26 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 8,612
Posted By Famous 5

Re: The hour is almost upon me!!!

Pleased to hear that you and Leo have made it back to Blighty safely.

Enjoy the wintry weather (which I rather miss) and then spring is just around the corner - lucky you.

I look forward to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2013, 4:17 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,589
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Update: back one year

Thank you for your update and I'm glad to hear that it is all working out well for you and your family. Being away from your OH during the week is not so good, but there seem to be plenty of...
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2013, 3:37 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,743
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Considering the merits of daughter attending uni in UK

I have just been round this loop with my middle child who has just started at uni this year.

We are considering a move back to the UK in the next few years so thought we would look at the UK...
Forum: Australia
Mar 4th 2013, 1:43 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 9,434
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Flights back to UK - Price jump 30% in one day

I didn't know that, so thanks. I'll make sure that my daughter claims the FF points for her journey.
Forum: Australia
Mar 4th 2013, 12:09 am
Replies: 80
Views: 9,434
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Flights back to UK - Price jump 30% in one day

With effect from 14 February 2013 Malaysia increased their baggage allowances by 10kg so they now allow 30kg in economy, which was fantastic timing for my daughter who has just flown back from the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2013, 9:47 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,309
Posted By Famous 5

Re: University fees

From next month two of mine will be away at uni. As they are living away from home, our arrangement is that we pick up the cost of college (accommodation/food), transport and books and they put...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 30th 2013, 3:34 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 439
Posted By Famous 5

Re: DofE Award Australia

My middle child, who is 16, has attained the bronze and silver awards and is working towards gold. She has really enjoyed the activities/challenges (even hiking and camping in the torrential rain)...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2013, 12:20 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,227
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Which uni - Melbourne or Sydney?

Thanks for the advice and the links.

Year 12 was a little stressful at times, but the result made it worthwhile and the scholarships on offer are quite useful too! Interestingly my daughter...
Forum: Australia
Jan 9th 2013, 7:15 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,227
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Which uni - Melbourne or Sydney?

Thanks for the advice, especially the point about working overseas, as this is certainly part of my daughter's plan.

As to getting a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), my daughter has been...
Forum: Australia
Jan 9th 2013, 7:02 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,227
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Which uni - Melbourne or Sydney?

Thanks for your input.

Do you mind me asking what course your son does?

My daughter has an offer of a CSP place for B Biomedicine/MD at Melbourne and on the combined Advanced Science/Medicine...
Forum: Australia
Jan 9th 2013, 11:30 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,227
Posted By Famous 5

Which uni - Melbourne or Sydney?

This is a question for anyone at uni or with kids at uni.

My daughter completed Year 12 last year (very successfully) and is now in the very fortunate position of having early offers of a place on...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 16th 2012, 8:24 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 6,394
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Things you notice taste different in Aus/UK

The same website - http://www.petpages.com.au - very helpfully points out:

"Also be aware that keeping rabbits is illegal in Queensland unless you are a magician."
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 16th 2012, 8:21 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 6,394
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Things you notice taste different in Aus/UK

Hamsters and gerbils are not allowed. See:

http://www.petpages.com.au/a/lifestyle/why_cant_i_buy_a_gerbil_or_hamster_in_australia
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 12th 2012, 10:34 am
Replies: 138
Views: 17,763
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Low Carb Diets and Breathalyzers Don't Mix

As you are someone who is interested in the impact of different diets, I wondered if you had come across intermittent fasting. I read something about it in The Times a week or so ago:
...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 31st 2012, 5:45 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 5,197
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Nostalgia

Excellent :thumbsup:
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 31st 2012, 4:42 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 5,197
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Nostalgia

We used to do something similar, but with lower jumps and then used our space hoppers as our "horses".

Also, hopscotch, jacks, skipping, elastics......
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 24th 2012, 9:56 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 3,578
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Back to Study in UK from oz

My daughter has just been through the UCAS application process (she had to apply by the 15th October deadline) as we might be returning to the UK next year and we wanted to cover all bases.

Prior...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 4th 2012, 9:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,884
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Another step on the road:daughter started uni

Another major milestone - congratulations and I hope all goes well for your daughter.

We are immersed in all things UCAS at the moment as the October deadline is looming. With a bit of luck we...
Forum: Australia
Aug 12th 2012, 2:31 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 10,063
Posted By Famous 5

Re: Noosa

I would agree that the best approach for the OP would be to visit the local schools and consider which of them would best suit her children.

I have two children at St Andrew's, plus one who went...
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