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Forum: Australia
Jul 4th 2006, 9:09 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,404
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Taking kids to the cinema for the first time

We've been taking our boys to the cinema since they were about 2 & 3 & haven't really had any problems with them as they've always been overawed with the darkness & big screen - what we have tended...
Forum: Australia
Jul 1st 2006, 11:18 pm
Replies: 154
Views: 15,959
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Things to buy in UK before leaving for Oz

Cadburys chocolate is a definite..... it tastes miles better from the Uk. Must be something to do with additives here to stop it melting!

We recently spent $70 on one small carrier bag from the...
Forum: Australia
Jul 1st 2006, 11:02 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,895
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Are we Insane

I totally understand your concerns having moved my wife and 2 young boys to Melbourne last November. I left a great job, fab village, great friends, dodgy family! and what we considered to be a 'safe...
Forum: Australia
May 21st 2006, 11:16 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 635
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Food in Luggage

Was in there yesterday & they had the full fat & diet varieties - 234 Collins St - their website is: www.treatsfromhome.com.au (http://www.treatsfromhome.com.au) :)
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2006, 12:53 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 21,154
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Emirates- What are kids meals like?

Why not see if they do "veggie kids meals" with whoever you are flying with (Emirates do!) - our boys still got the kids boxes with the watches, chocolate bars etc plus a "proper" main meal - eg...
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2006, 6:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By Big Ellie!

Smile Re: melbourne rent?

If you haven't tried it already, www.slrs.com.au (http://www.slrs.com.au) is a good website, which is updated daily with rental property for Sanctuary Lakes.

The area is hard to beat in terms of...
Forum: Australia
Dec 13th 2005, 4:30 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Christmas PJs

......you would think so, wouldn't you?!

I've already tried K-Mart, Target, Meyer & David Jones - will have to try Chadstone again this evening! My boys are 4 & 5 & just burst out laughing at the...
Forum: Australia
Dec 13th 2005, 10:51 am
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By Big Ellie!

Question Christmas PJs

Need some help please - I'm looking for boys jersey cotton shorty PJs!

FC always brings my 2 boys new PJs on Christmas Eve (it amazes them how he can sneak into their room whilst they're in the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 27th 2005, 9:00 am
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Time-lines for evidencing please...?!

Thanks for the encouraging response Carole! I hope your experience is more the norm than 10 days or more?

Might be worth me holding off with the flights for a week on the basis that we could...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 27th 2005, 3:50 am
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By Big Ellie!

Time-lines for evidencing please...?!

Visa grant letter finally came yesterday & we sent our passports off first thing this morning for evidencing - hubby has got a job already & we want to book removals for next week & flights for 2...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 22nd 2005, 7:12 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By Big Ellie!

Smile Re: UK PCC - What's the current wait?

We sent ours to Lancashire Constabulary at the end of August and were concerned to get a standard letter back telling us that we would be due a response by law within 40 days (but to expect it ot be...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 22nd 2005, 1:47 am
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Big Ellie!

Smile Re: Do we all need to travel together to validate?

Great news Jeremy!

I wouldn't have looked forward to plan B with our 2 kids! It will be much easier to miss them for a few weeks than have them and my wife unsettled by lack of any structure at...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 22nd 2005, 1:37 am
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Big Ellie!

Question Do we all need to travel together to validate?

Hi all

I have accepted a job with a provisional start date of 01/11/05 in Melbourne. With the housing market as it is in the UK and the amount we have to sort before this date it seems unrealistic...
Forum: Australia
Sep 6th 2005, 11:44 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By Big Ellie!

Question should we take bank statements, bills etc..?

Just trying to sort the study out today in anticipation of lots of house viewings (!!! :rolleyes: ) & was wondering what paperwork I can happily feed to the shredder?
What sort of proof of ID &...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 1st 2005, 10:12 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Meds in Manchester - top doctor!

Anyone aged 15 & over needs to have the HIV blood test done - she'll only need the hep B test if she's any tattoos or body piercings!

Jo :)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 1st 2005, 7:44 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Meds in Manchester - top doctor!

Fees we paid for meds yesterday:
Medical examination - £90
Children 10 & under - £45
Chest x-ray - £40
HIV blood test - £20
Hep B test - £20
Hep C test - £30
Courier charge -...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 1st 2005, 7:24 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Meds in Manchester - top doctor!

Hi - we're just along the road in Whalley - but hopefully not for too much longer!!! We're planning on being in Melbourne by mid-November - what are your plans?!

Jo :)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 1st 2005, 5:51 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Meds in Manchester - top doctor!

Have pm'd you! :)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 1st 2005, 4:41 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Meds in Manchester - top doctor!

No probs - Dr B Smith - 11 St John Street - 0161 8390899
If you want any more info eg fees etc - just ask!

Jo :)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 1st 2005, 2:12 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Meds in Manchester - top doctor!

Have pm'd you the practice fone number - we're applying for a skilled independant visa & haven't really hurried anything along - we're just waiting for our police checks to come back now which will...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 31st 2005, 9:00 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By Big Ellie!

Thumbs up Meds in Manchester - top doctor!

Had our meds yesterday in Manchester & can really recommend the doctor & practice to anyone who hasn't booked theirs yet - Dr Smith at St John Street! :)

I was a bit concerned before we went as I...
Forum: Australia
Aug 15th 2005, 11:00 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 6,029
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Reflux Baby

[QUOTE=bondipom]I am now researching the cranial-osteopathy. Doesn't seem like there is anything to lose through it. We are seeing a consultant paediatrician who is refering to gastro specialists. It...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 25th 2005, 4:33 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,328
Posted By Big Ellie!

Smile Re: Any accountants here?

And for good measure, here's another one!

Never though I would have to admit it again having worked outside Finance for the last 3 years and no intention of going back!

But the opportunity of a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 15th 2005, 7:35 am
Replies: 14
Views: 764
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: Medicals booked tactically

Thanks for that! Just need to cross fingers now & hope that Meds/PCC aren't requested too quickly to fit in with our plans!
Forum: Australia
May 15th 2005, 7:31 am
Replies: 76
Views: 4,610
Posted By Big Ellie!

Re: North West Meet Anyone??

I actually found it quite funny but Jo immediately burst into tears (not of laughter!) - I think she was worried that I'd remove her name from the visa application!

Tomorrow will be embarrassing...
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