Nicky n Joe

Thanks for all your replies, especially John. We've looked at quite a few houses there over the past week or so and a lot of the areas do seem nice. We looked at one in Tarni Street tonight and it was all very quiet and well-cared for gardens etc. I'm not sure if that is classed as the Enbrook Heights estate or not, but I think it's pretty nearby. I guess we'll keep looking, we haven't found the right house yet, but Bracken Ridge does seem to be an option for us. Cheers! Nicky

Hi, We moved over to Brisbane in Jan this year and after renting in Bridgeman Downs, we're looking to buy in the next few months. I've heard many things about Bracken Ridge often related to crime and noise, but mostly from people who don't actually live there.I'd love to hear from anyone who lives in the estates there and what your experiences have been like. Budget-wise, it fits the bill for us; 4 beds often plus pool for $500k, but the bad press is making us a little unsure about it, as we'd like this move to be the house we stay in for the next 15-20 years. Any advice much appreciated :biggrin: Cheers, Nicky

Hi Smashing, Nice to hear from you. I'll PM you about meeting up.

I know it's the late notice, but I'm coming along in the afternoon with SaraC if that's OK? I moved to Brissie in Jan and am always on the look at to meet new friends!

Hi SBREW, I moved from the UK to Brisbane in January. I'm not very near to Middle Park, I'm at Bridgeman Downs, which is about 35 mins away on the Northside, but we could meet somewhere in the middle if you drive? There's the Botanical gardens at Mount Cout-tha which are really nice and is probably about halfway. Just PM me if you fancy it. I'm Nicky and we've got a 19 month old daughter Gabby.

Hi Sara, Welcome to Brissie! We moved into our house in Bridgeman Downs at the end of Jan and feel like we've been here quite a while now. It's amazing how it feels like home once you've moved all your stuff in and start doing things like the weekly supermarket shop! PM me if you fancy meeting up with the kids for a play and a coffee somewhere. Nicky x

Hi, We moved to Brisbane 3 weeks ago (loving it so far!). We're staying with friends in Camp Mountain at the moment, but are moving to a house in Bridgeman Downs in the next 1 to 2 weeks. SaraC and Shefg, would be happy to meet up once you're over here. Loopylu, I'll PM you my e-mail address, would be grateful if you could let me know details of the UK ex-pats groups too pls. We've got a little girl who's 13 months. Nicky x

Hi, I've just moved to Brisbane a couple of weeks ago with my husband and our 1 year old baby Gabby. We're moving to Bridgeman Downs in the next couple of weeks and I'd love to hear from any Mums and bubs nearby who fancy meeting up for coffee/playdates during the week. We're 39 and 42, so would be good to meet some older(ish!) Mums as well. We're from the UK and are loving the Aussie lifestyle so far! Let me know if you fancy a catch up. Nicky x

Hi, We're emigrating to Brisbane in a couple of weeks time and still haven't found a home for our 2 cats. We've tried all the family and freind normal routes and thought that we would have the animal charities as a final last resort if it came to it, but have recently found that they are in a dire situation with overcrowding and they have 2 year waiting lists. We've now out posters up, tried facebook atc, but to no avail. We can't take them with us due to a) the cost and b) the rental situation we'll be in when we get to Brisbane. They are both 11 years old and very affectionate. Both house trained. If you can help, please let me know and pass on my post to anyone else you think may be interested. Thanks! Nicky