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I think partly they find it cold is due to them becoming acclimatized, however, most people will admit that the houses in Perth are not built for the winter nights. When I lived in Perth, it got bloody cold in the house at night in the winter, and I personally found it harder to deal with that, than being bundled up in my nice warm house in a Canadian winter. But I must admit, I do miss being in Perth. Cheers Karen

I think partly they find it cold is due to them becoming acclimatized, however, most people will admit that the houses in Perth are not built for the winter nights. When I lived in Perth, it got bloody cold in the house at night in the winter, and I personally found it harder to deal with that, than being bundled up in my nice warm house in a Canadian winter. But I must admit, I do miss being in Perth. Cheers Karen

Wishing your OH good luck, and let us know when the new baby arrives. Bet you can't wait. Cheers Karen

Actually, it doesn't just centre around the boy. Won't give away anything, but there is more to this series than just the boy. Watch and see. Cheers Karen

We are already coming up to the 3rd episode here in Canada and the US. Good show, def one you have to keep watching week to week. Cheers Karen

Lovely pic. Nothing beats the beauty of the UK in spring, IMO. Cheers Karen

Happy Birthday Cal. Life begins after 40. So glad you had a fab day. Cheers Karen

The FBI believe they were part of a human smuggling, as they were headed to different parts in Europe. One was headed to Frankfurt and the other was going to Copenhagen.

Just wanted to wish you well on your move back. Good luck on the sale of the house. Lots of peeps on here who are either returning or have already returned. Feel free to ask away if you need help. Cheers Karen

Just watching CNN, and the FBI have stated that the tickets for the people traveling on the stolen passports, were brought and paid for in cash by someone in Iran. It just boggles my mind that it has been 3 days already, and still no sign of any part of the aircraft. Hope they find something soon, the agony of not knowing must be hard on the families of those on the flight. Cheers Karen

I don't think the wait time to see a doctor is restricted just to the UK. In Canada we have a doctors shortage, and there people who can't even get their own doctor and have to relie on walk in clincs or emerg. However, give me the type of health care, the UK, Canada and Australia offer, over the US system any day of the week. I for one don't mind paying taxes for universal health care. Cheers Karen

Happy Birthday Bob. Hope you had a wonderful day. Cheers Karen

Jeez, some of you Poms really are wimps when it comes to the weather. Come to Canada, where we have been dealing with wind chill values in the minus 30's, and there was a 96 car pile up yesterday due to a sudden snow squall. To me 5 degrees is tropical compared to minus 22 that we had today. Good on the UK for not having a cold and brutal winter. Enjoy it, wish I was there. Cheers Karen

Well PB, it has been our coldest winter in over 20 years here in Canada. Here is an article from a city called Windsor, Ontario, it is the furthest city south in Canada. Jeez wish we had those temps right now. Roll on spring. http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2014/02/26/windsor-winter-breaking-records/ Cheers Karen

Just another reminder to keep on topic. Perhaps some members might want to reread the rules of this forum. Cheers Karen

You are not a fraud.... all animals are cute imho. Cheers Karen

Hi folks, I have merged both pet picture threads together. Keep them pictures coming. All of your pet pictures are fantastic. Cheers Karen

For me personally it is the humidity that can make or break whether it is too hot or not. I enjoyed the heat of Perth, as it was a dry heat, although over 40 was too hot. Here in Canada, it may only be 33 degrees but with high humidity, it can feel like 43 or 44, and that is way worse than 40 dry heat. We have had the other problem this winter in Canada, there have been some days too cold to go outside. Again it was windchill this time. Send some heat over here, so we can melt the huge snowbanks lol. Cheers Karen

Welcome to PIO. Good luck with the move to Brissy. I am sure you will love it. This is a great site, with lots of great friendly people to help you out if you need it. Cheers Karen

Sorry to hear about this news. Please give Mrs Tonyman our condolences. Cheers Karen

When I saw Kate's post on Facebook, I was very saddened, then to find out that it was Janet, Munch, is hard to take in. Janet had such a wonderful personality and was a great Mod to work alongside. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, RIP Janet. Cheers Karen

Hi Alistair and welcome to the forum. Check out the migration section of the forum, lots of helpful folk to help you. There are some other folk from the US looking at moving to Oz who are on the forum. Good luck on your journey, bet you wish you were in Oz now, with all the lovely winter weather we are having. Whereabouts are you looking to move to in Australia?. Cheers Karen

Your wife is a crazy cannuck, she is probably feeling right at home in NYC. Tell her Southern Ontario is getting hammered right now. 4 counties have closed all roads in Midwestern Ontario. Cheers Karen (another crazy cannuck lol)

Not sure if you can get it in Oz, but we use a product called After Bite. It's main ingredient is ammonia. It stings a bit when you first put it on, but it takes the itch and swelling away. My dad is allergic to mozzie bites and always has a tube of After Bite with him. Yep we get them bad here in Canada too....bloody annoying insects. Cheers Karen

I feel your pain. I too lived in Perth and am back in Southern Ontario Canada. It is like a blizzard right now. Our high tomorrow is forecast at -19c with a wind chill of -38c. Good news is that our house is warm and the coffee is hot and cheap. Keep warm and safe my friend. Cheers Karen