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Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2006, 2:18 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 5,959
Posted By Billabong

Re: foxtel........???

Australian terrestrial TV is so full of your typical American crap that Foxtel is an absolute must :D :D
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2006, 2:15 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 837
Posted By Billabong

Re: Arriving with just suitcases.... !

If you are selling a house in the UK you can get the Real estate agent in the UK to give you a letter detailing the condition of your house etc.
Forum: Australia
Sep 4th 2006, 2:12 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 7,270
Posted By Billabong

Re: Has anyone used Plantation Homes?

They're still crap!! :D
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2006, 2:25 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 787
Posted By Billabong

Re: Can My Hubby Take His Tools As Luggage

Excessive baggage charges will cost you a fortune - ship them using alternative methods.
Forum: Australia
Aug 28th 2006, 2:38 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,539
Posted By Billabong

Re: Living around Brisbane

The crime in North Lakes is reported in one of the local papers and we always laugh at just how low these stats are. There is a security patrol throughout the night as well.
Forum: Australia
Aug 6th 2006, 2:14 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 9,756
Posted By Billabong

Re: Best curry in Brisbane area ?

The Spice Avenue is now back open. We spoke to them yesterday - great food :D
Forum: Australia
Aug 3rd 2006, 2:21 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By Billabong

Re: documentary on cane toads now on BBC4!!

Bloody Hell - BBC4 :D

They have 2 BBC channels since we've been in Oz then?
Forum: Australia
Aug 2nd 2006, 7:51 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,906
Posted By Billabong

Re: Australian Computer Society

The ACS counts for jack over here - don't waste your money :D
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2006, 2:49 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,980
Posted By Billabong

Re: north lakes

We've been there almost 18 months and love it.

There's too many English there now though :D :D
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2006, 2:45 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By Billabong

Re: Brisbane Curry Advice

JayR,

We go there most Fridays from the north side (about 45 mins) and it is definately worth the drive.
Forum: Australia
Jul 11th 2006, 2:34 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By Billabong

Re: Cheap flight wanted to queensland?

The cost to fly to Brisbane will be more than Perth because it's another 4 hours flying time :D
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2006, 6:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By Billabong

Re: North Lakes, Brisbane - Accomodation questions

That's the one thing that North Lakes is short of!!

I reckon someone would make a fortune if they opened a hotel/motel here.

Your nearest would either be Kallangur or probably more pleaseant...
Forum: Australia
Jul 9th 2006, 6:53 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By Billabong

Re: Gold Coast/sunshine Coast ?

Pete,

Most Ozzies would go for the Sunny Coast everytime. This is a popular destination for them but obviously not in winter. The atmosphere is far more laid back and places like Noosa and...
Forum: Australia
Jul 5th 2006, 2:34 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,426
Posted By Billabong

Re: Question for north lakes people - The Crest

Lisa,

We have been in North Lakes for almost 2 years now and my oldest lad (20) has rented a 3 bedroom house on there for the last 18 months.

The communal area (BBQ & Pool) is fantastic to have...
Forum: Australia
Jul 2nd 2006, 6:44 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 986
Posted By Billabong

Re: single mom needs help again!!

You will definately need to get a letter or a court order before you can remove your child from the UK. Even if the father does not have parental responsibility. There are loads of posts on BE about...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2006, 2:40 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By Billabong

Re: what dont you miss

English people that always moan - "said by a true Englishman with a much more positive outlook on life now I am in Oz" :D
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2006, 2:13 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,384
Posted By Billabong

Re: Brisbane and Canberra - advice please...

You're in for a big shock if you think you can get into Brizzie CBD from the outer suburbs in under 40 minutes nowadays.

The traffic is crap and getting worse :mad:
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2006, 2:51 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,000
Posted By Billabong

Re: Deception Bay, Queensland

Another North Lakes snob here :D :D
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2006, 7:02 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,294
Posted By Billabong

Re: Northern Suburbs commutable to Brisbane

North Lakes is the place to be :D :D

http://www.stockland.com.au/Residential/QLD/GreaterBrisbane/NorthLakes/About/
Forum: Australia
Jun 8th 2006, 5:44 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 698
Posted By Billabong

Re: Has anyone experience with Metricon?

As Lisa said they have some nice designs and yes they are pricey. We went with Clarendon Homes who offer very nice designs, they have a great reputation and after all of the extras were about 30k...
Forum: Australia
Jun 8th 2006, 2:11 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By Billabong

Re: Mango Hill/Redcliffe/NorthLakes etc..

I tell you what - walking round Westfield North Lakes shopping centre is crazy. There are more english accents than Ozzie.

Makes me smile - they think we're invading :D
Forum: Australia
Jun 7th 2006, 2:09 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,425
Posted By Billabong

Re: Nambour, Queensland???

It's also miles away fro Brisbane so if your jobs rely on being close to the city this would be an impossible commute.
Forum: Australia
Jun 6th 2006, 2:14 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,174
Posted By Billabong

Re: Best places to live in Brisbane

We go down to the wrong side (South) regularly for a curry and you are right - far too many POMS :D

Besides, they eat to much cheesecake down there ;)

Try the more civilized north side like...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2006, 6:44 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 4,897
Posted By Billabong

Re: Do you think of Australia as 'home' yet?

For me it was instant!! As we came into land and flying over Brisbane I turned and said to my wife "I am home".

We have been here 20 months now and nothing has changed. I love Australia and all of...
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2006, 6:47 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,461
Posted By Billabong

Re: The meaning of GPO

MigrantOz is correct.

It's your plug socket!!
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