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Favourite Place to Get a Coffee in Australia
twinsmom65 replied to HelensvaleHoward's topic in Aussie Chat
Agree with you Kev. I remember being shell shocked when I first arrived in OZ with the price of coffee. Was never into Starbucks in Canada, Canadians love their Tim Hortons coffee which is just regular drip coffee. I pay $2 for an extra large here. I remember paying $7 for a coffee in Perth, mind you it was a cap. In Oz, I used to get my coffee from McDonalds. I guess I am not a huge lover of fancy coffees, just a plain and simple girl! Cheers Karen -
How to convince your 81 year old mum to come and visit
twinsmom65 replied to owensfamily's topic in Aussie Chat
My grandmother used to fly out to Canada from the UK on a regular basis, usually every 2 years, she did it up until her mid eighties, however, I could see that as she got older, the flight took more of a toll on her. The flight from the UK to Canada is only about 7 hours. The flight to Australia is bloody long, no matter which way you look at it, and I don't know if it was me, I if would put that pressure on my parents at that age. I think the key to being a successful migrant, is you have to be selfish. I find the most successful ones are the most selfish. Not being negative against them, I think it is great, if you have the attitude, that it is your life to live, and buggar anyone else. Unfortunately I don't have that attitude. Some days I wish I did LOL. Cheers Karen -
Nobody should be considered a failure if they return to the UK or wherever. No one has a crystal ball and sometimes things don't work out. That does not equal failure. I still can't understand why it is a competition between those living in Oz and those who have returned. We have to remember that everyone at the start of their journey all had the same intentions, move to Oz, start a new life. For some the journey was easy, jobs came easy, they settled well in their new life. For others the journey wasn't quite as smooth, difficulty finding employment, poor health, the pull of family and friends. Nowhere in the visa application does it mention that you must love Australia in order to emigrate. So if you don't settle you are not a failure, you gave it a shot which takes courage. I just wish people on both sides of the camps could put themselves in each others shoes, then perhaps more empathy would be expressed. Cheers Karen
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Hi KiwiinAus, Just wanted to send hugs and fingers crossed for next week. I was being tested earlier this year for uterian cancer, luckily the biopsy results came back clear. I think the not knowing and waiting was the hardest part for me. Cheers Karen
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Hi EW, it's been 4 1/2 years since we moved back to Canada from Australia. It was not hard to slip back into our old life. My daughters were 17 when we moved back. They ended up at 2 high schools, and I did wonder if they would cope with all the moving around we did. They have turned out great, my one starts college in September for Dental Hygiene and the other is just finishing up an esthetician course. I do feel for you, I have read your posts for numerous years and knew how unhappy you have been in Australia. I think your trips back to the UK did keep you somewhat sane lol. I wish you all the best and hope that you eventually get to move back to the UK. Cheers Karen
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I haven't lived in Oz for over four years, but I am a certified credit counsellor and here are some of my tips. Buy fruit and veg when in season, freeze for later use. Buy in bulk non perishable items when they are on sale. Places like Best for Less are great for underwear and such. Remember, any place you live will only be as expensive as you make it. Once you lived in a place for a while, you will find cheaper places to shop at. Cheers Karen
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<p><p>Thanks for the friend request.</p></p>
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<p><p>Hi, all good in Canada, on hols at the moment, been a very hot and dry summer for us, reminds me of a Perth summer, but more humid, so prob like a brissy summer. My twins are good, all done high school now, going for a gap year before they decide what to do for further education. Just got to get them a job now, so they can save for college. Did you ever go to the Maze in Bullsbrook??</p></p>
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<p><p>Hi Alan, Mandurah is lovely, I could have easily lived there, loved the foreshore, I think it is better than Perth IMO. Have you done the cruise of the canals yet, go at xmas, it's lovely, all the houses have lights up. Just so pleased that you were able to find something, I was worried about you. This emigrating lark sure is fun sometimes.... NOT lol</p></p>
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<p><p>Hi Alan, was just thinking of you, and looked up your posting. So happy that you were able to secure a rental. How are the doggies settling in???</p></p>
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Just a quick reminder folks, by all means debate the subject, but please not the OP. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation. Cheers Karen
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<p><p>Jeff and britt are good, Jeff went back to his old company, poor britt has to go to summer school for one credit, as she was one credit shy. Wow sounds like life is going good for you all, so pleased for you all</p></p>
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<p><p>Hi ya, long time no speak, things good here, summer has been hot and dry, our pool is 84 degrees. Girls graduated high school, and Katie is off this weekend to lake field for two months.</p></p>
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<p><p>How things at your end, all going well I hope</p></p>
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<p><p>Hi Sunni, yep Canada is glorious at the min...summer is here sunny and blue skies and bloody hot. I am glad to be home. Looking at buying a new car a 2007 vw passat, only $13k...I bloody well paid $8k for a 1997 Saab in Perth. It is so nice to have a choice again shopping. Good luck with your move back and keep in touch</p></p>
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<p><p>Cheers karen</p></p>
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<p><p>Hi ya Shell, we are all fine... enjoying a very mild winter !... Jeff and I are both working, back at the same companies.... the girls are in their last year of high school, both learning to drive. How are you and Dave and the girls doing</p></p>
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<p>Hope you and your family are safe during the bush fires !!</p>
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<p>Karen</p>
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<p>Hi Ya Sharon,</p>
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<p>Yep would be up to a barbie in April.... Whiteman Park sounds great too.... some lovely areas there for a barbie.</p>
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<p>Just let me know when.</p>
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<p>Cheers</p>
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<p>Karen</p>
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<p>Merry Christmas Neil & Julie and Family</p>
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<p>Hope you enjoy your first Australian Christmas</p>
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<p>Cheers</p>
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<p>Karen</p>
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<p>Merry Christmas Sharon and Family</p>
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<p>Hope you have a fab one !!</p>
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<p>Karen</p>
<p>xxx</p>
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<p>ps... barbie in the new year sounds great !!</p>
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<p>Hi Mark,</p>
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<p>Just wonderng how you made out with your online application</p>
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<p>Mark,</p>
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<p>I will be home tomorrow around 5:30 eastern time (around 10:30 p.m. your time) if you want to chat. I should have some time, as my kids are away until 8:00 p.m. tomorrow (school trip).</p>
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<p>Karen</p>