Newfie fan Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi. My husband and I have been in Melbourne for 3 weeks. During that time we have found a house to rent and settled in well with our dog. My husband is working during the week and while I am starting looking for jobs am a little bored of being in the house alone all day. I've done lots of exploring (well maybe some) but wondered if anyone fancied meeting for a coffee if they live in the Kew area? It would be great to meet someone who has had the same experiences etc as me. Thanks Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hi Newfie Have you posted on the http://www.lifeinvictoria.com forum, I do know lots of mums but they are further South so it would mean an hours commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibby Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hi Jackie - I'm at home at the mo with my 2 year old while OH works. We've been here for 4 weeks now - feels like 5 minutes. We'd love to meet - we're in Sandringham though although we have a really good train line that takes us through Elwood Windsor etc to Flinders. Let me know - I've met some lovely people here so far. Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'd love to meet up (with dogs) but unfortunately I'm working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie fan Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hi NewfieHave you posted on the www.lifeinvictoria.com forum, I do know lots of mums but they are further South so it would mean an hours commute. Thanks. I have put a post on Life in Victoria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie fan Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hi Jackie - I'm at home at the mo with my 2 year old while OH works. We've been here for 4 weeks now - feels like 5 minutes. We'd love to meet - we're in Sandringham though although we have a really good train line that takes us through Elwood Windsor etc to Flinders. Let me know - I've met some lovely people here so far. Michelle. Hi Michelle. It would be great to meet for a chat! Are you happy coming into Melbourne or I could meet halfway? Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie fan Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'd love to meet up (with dogs) but unfortunately I'm working We could always do a weekend with dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtonite Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 We could always do a weekend with dogs That sounds good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sam2000 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi jackie, do you mind if I tag along with you and michelle. I can pick Michelle up on the way or we could ride into the city. Thanks Sam x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie fan Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi jackie, do you mind if I tag along with you and michelle. I can pick Michelle up on the way or we could ride into the city. Thanks Sam x Hi Sam. I take it that you and Michelle know each other? We could go for a lovely coffee and yummy cake at one of the the lane always in Melbourne if you both fancy it? I could meet you both at Flinders Street station and we could go on from there? How does 11am sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GlennNatt Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Just a quick 1 really, is the Newfie fan due to your breed of dog (Newfoundland)??? Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie fan Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Just a quick 1 really, is the Newfie fan due to your breed of dog (Newfoundland)??? Glenn Hi Glenn, yes! We have a 3 year old Newfoundland called Jessie. Love her to bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibby Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hello - sorry,just seen these posts. 11am when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GlennNatt Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hello again, yeh we are seriously considering the big mover over and we have a gorgeous big brown bear who has just turned 1 year old, we love him to bits and leaving him at home isn't an option for us. We are thinking of either Perth or Brisbane as locations to settle, but we are obviously a bit unsure as to wether the climate is suitable for such a large breed as he has already hit the 10 stone mark!!!! we are aware the cost will be severe for taking him over around £4000 we have heard, just wondered if you could advise me on the climate and how your girl copes as well as how much you think it would cost us to ship him over. Thanks again Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sam2000 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Is that 11am next fri jackie? I'll check with michelle and confirm back. Thanks Sam x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie fan Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hello again, yeh we are seriously considering the big mover over and we have a gorgeous big brown bear who has just turned 1 year old, we love him to bits and leaving him at home isn't an option for us. We are thinking of either Perth or Brisbane as locations to settle, but we are obviously a bit unsure as to wether the climate is suitable for such a large breed as he has already hit the 10 stone mark!!!! we are aware the cost will be severe for taking him over around £4000 we have heard, just wondered if you could advise me on the climate and how your girl copes as well as how much you think it would cost us to ship him over. Thanks again Glenn Hi Glenn, We had Jessie clipped before we sent her as she came before us in December due the rabies law changing on the 1st Jan. She looks a little odd from the clipping but it helps. So far she seems to be handling the heat in Melbourne fine. I would suggest you have a house with aircon so if it does get too hot for her (and you) you can turn it on. We take her for early morning walks and again in the evening from 8:30pm and as you know they sleep during the day so that's enough for her. In total it's cost us around 5k to bring her over. That includes quarantine fees etc. I would recommend using pet air as they were great! Let me know if you have any questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie fan Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Is that 11am next fri jackie? I'll check with michelle and confirm back. Thanks Sam x 11am sounds good to me . Michelle sent me her number so I will give her a call this weekend to confirm. Looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GlennNatt Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hi, was it a drastic clipping she had then, is she not back to her former glory or have you kept her short!! the house would defo have aircon and a pool for him to take the plunge when he wants, but saying that it might be an option if were close to the beach not to have 1. I take him early before work and late on anyway so that wouldn't be any different for us really. We don't want him to look any different though and if we had to have him permanently clipped down then he wouldn't look his best!! We have looked at petair (Gold), it's really put us in a predicament as to what to do with him. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Satch keeps cool with a paddling pool - although she has to share it with our nephews when they come over I've heard there's a great off-leash section near Brighton Beach which I'm thinking of taking the Satchdog to next weekend maybe - depends on the weather forecast (don't want it to be too hot!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie fan Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Satch keeps cool with a paddling pool - although she has to share it with our nephews when they come over I've heard there's a great off-leash section near Brighton Beach which I'm thinking of taking the Satchdog to next weekend maybe - depends on the weather forecast (don't want it to be too hot!!) We are going to take Jessie to Brighton next Saturday too. Thinking of getting there around 3pm. Temp for next saturday is forecast for 24 so perfect! Maybe we will see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie fan Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hi, was it a drastic clipping she had then, is she not back to her former glory or have you kept her short!! the house would defo have aircon and a pool for him to take the plunge when he wants, but saying that it might be an option if were close to the beach not to have 1. I take him early before work and late on anyway so that wouldn't be any different for us really. We don't want him to look any different though and if we had to have him permanently clipped down then he wouldn't look his best!! We have looked at petair (Gold), it's really put us in a predicament as to what to do with him. Glenn Hi Glenn, we had her cut quite short as she had to spend 30 days in quarantine in Sydney without aircon in the kennels and I was worried she would really suffer in that heat. The quarantine staff all thanked me for having her clipped as trying to keep a long haired dog clean for 30 days in a kennel run can be quite a challenge. Jessie's fur is growing back and will probably be back to normal come end Feb. we won't clip her again until next Summer but then we will see if she needs it. I think you should definitely bring your boy. He will love the beach!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 We are going to take Jessie to Brighton next Saturday too. Thinking of getting there around 3pm. Temp for next saturday is forecast for 24 so perfect! Maybe we will see you there! Now that sounds like it might be a plan - have to check with hubby to make sure he doesn't double-book us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie fan Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Now that sounds like it might be a plan - have to check with hubby to make sure he doesn't double-book us Did you make it to the beach last weekend? We went to Sandown beach the dog friendly one and there must have been around 100 dogs swimming. Jessie loved it by was quite daunted by the amount of dogs, so we're we! We will definitely take her back there again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 We went to Brighton and it was amazing!!! So many beautiful dogs Satch was a rude cow - completely ignored all the puppies and just played with her ball and swam! But I played with the dogs and Jon got a bit of attention and didn't realise it hehehehe Might have to check out Sandown - Jon's gigging this Saturday so will have to figure out when we can get out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Just a heads up that dogs are not allowed on the beaches in Summer unless certain hours, certainly not in the day time. ww.bayside.vic.gov.au/brighton_beach_dog_off_leash_areas.htm\ Off leash rules 1 November - 31 March: Dogs are prohibited between 10am and 7.30pm, and dogs are permitted off leash between 7.30pm and 10am. Off leash rules 1 April - 31 October: Dogs are permitted off leash at all times. We always had to take our dogs to the beach before 9 am in summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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