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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 07:34
Hey Green-ish, seeing as you've been a teacher there...What sort of reputation does Kelvin Grove College have in the terms of student behaviour etc? I'm currently a little out of the loop with specific schools...but that will change as I return full-time to teaching soon! :) All I can tell you is that the school has always had an excellent reputation for their arts/dance program. It is a 'school of excellence' in that field and as such receives fab funding...so they have amazing resources. As with all things schooling, we usually only hear mostly negative stuff on discipline and behaviour. I've never heard a bad word about the staff and kids at Kelvin Grove. It's a big school with great facilities and right next to a Uni campus so they have access to that awesome resource too.
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 07:27
Thanks for the replies. The squirty bottle doesn't work as I can't get close enough to her with it. She stops as soon as I get close enough and I don't think it's fair to squirt her after as she won't know what she's being squirted for. [i'>As for the cause of barking - people and dogs. She sees either she barks like crazy. Unless I keep her in all day with the curtains closed I can't remove the cause. I[/i'>t's driving me crazy and I'm sure my neighbours aren't impressed either. I'll give Petland a try. You're right, in this case you can't remove the 'cause' but you can change her behaviour. My GSD, for whom the collar didn't work, was eventually a peaceful, quiet chap who only gave a quick warning bark if someone tried to enter the property. Before I adopted him, he'd had an awful life and had many issues to resolve, so I had a battle on my hands. My point being, you can re-train your dog not to go nuts when people pass. It may be as simple as one visit from a good behaviourist or trainer to give you some tips. :)
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 17:49
Anyone used these for their 4-legged friends to stop them barking? Are they effective and can you buy them here? Thx I tried one, and it worked a treat, as long as he was wearing it. Every time we took it off the barking began again. (they were VERY expensive at the time so I had hired it for a few months) Far better to get to the cause of the barking really. ;)
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 17:22
I agree with Green-ish not to worry about your OB being there as they usually leave most of the work up to the nurses and midwives anyway. Also, try to put aside worries in general as that may affect your body. Try some meditation and chanting/visualizing "Gentle Birth". Imagine your cervix softening and working as one to push your baby into the world. Imagine your cervix being soft like blue ribbons blowing in the wind...[i'>okay I've been reading too much hypnobirthing lately[/i'>...anyway good luck! It's going to be me trying not to worry at the end of March :) I love it! Lol...and I completely agree that some of the body's preparation for birth has to do with our mindset and stress levels. barboram - try and do something to relax yourself. We all fixate on THE BIRTH towards the end of the pregnancy. Perhaps take some time to really relax, enjoy special time with your first child, go for relaxed walks somewhere beautiful, sit down and write your hopes and dreams for this baby...do whatever you can to calm yourself so you can let your body relax and get on with birthing your precious baby.
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 17:14
Sorry to jump on board but I heard that new borns didn't use the sleeping bag and just slept in a baby grow and / or blanket..is that not the case? Like sandfly, I swaddled the babies for the first few months. Most newborns sleep much better when they are swaddled and then move onto a sleeping bag from about 6 months.
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 16:54
Can you get her back to the vets any sooner? Better to be safe than sorry if she's getting worse or if she's badly dehydrated. She may need IV fluids until she's stronger. Be careful 'forcing' any water by mouth...if she's so unwell that she can't swallow properly, the water can get to her lungs. I hope she's better soon.
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 16:51
Thanks Jules, I will err on the side of caution and get a couple, thanks for the advice x Did anyone buy theirs here? Where was good to get them from? x Definitely get a couple! If the budget stretches, a couple in each tog is perfect...when one needs a wash, you have a clean one on hand. They are so brilliant, you'll never want to put baby down without one! :)
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 16:50
i use 0.5 tog the most, then 1.0 (we dont make the AC too cold), i also have 2.5 for when we travel, and for the first time, used this year in the UAE!!! best thing you can ever get - if you buy grobag, it comes with a what to wear for each temp guide which i find spot on.... I second the grobag brand. They are award winning for safety and are great quality. We used the 0.5tog during the summer and the 1.0 tog in the Dubai winter. Jules is right...the guide that comes with each bag is fantastic. It tells you exactly how to dress baby to be safe and comfortable at your room temperature.
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 16:35
True Trigg- I've heard too much to ever fly with them uness they were the last option out of a war zone. ... Same here! Unless an absolute life and death last resort, no way would I fly with them.
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 16:24
First of all...take a deep breath. :) In almost all cases, the baby will come when the baby and your body are ready. Unless there are any indications of ill health, you have at least another two weeks to go into a natural labour without complications. I was induced on my due date for my second baby (due to high BP) and I managed a (very intense) delivery without any indication for a CS. Try not to worry about whether your OB will be there or not. No matter where you are delivering, there will be excellent medical staff on hand.
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 10:19
Now, I could be wrong because it's a loooooong time since we went there, but I'm pretty sure almost all of accessible Ghantoot beach was closed to the public for construction of yet more beach-hogging developments. Such a shame because it was a gorgeous, unspoilt stretch of beach.
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 10:16
Big hugs. Freezing here. Seriously freezing. xxxx Promise not to complain once it starts [url=http://www.7days.ae/article/news/national/uae-s-temperature-set-rise-32644'>getting hot[/url'>? LOL!
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 10:16
No, it's not cold! :P Hey, Greenish... would ya tell nip to go ride her [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Guv6hWaIQaE&feature=related'>...[/url'>? lol its cold. not going out on the bike till it warms up a bit Excuses excuses. JFDI!
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 06:46
Thank you. xxx Stinking hot here...and no AC. Stinking!! :D
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 06:35
I'm ok thanks...one day at a time. EW is a good distraction. :D Thank you for asking lovely BM xxxx
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 12:16
I think all of those fit all of your criteria. They're all pretty expensive places so relatively bogan free. ;) What other criteria are important to you? Public transport? Near CBD? Travel time to work? Access to Gold or Sunshine Coasts? realestate.com.au will give you an excellent idea of what you'll get for your dollar, buying or renting.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 16:29
You could try an online program called Reading Eggs. http://readingeggs.com.au/ It has made a big difference for my son.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 15:50
My aunt worked in nursery and told me that for some little ones, the drama begun the moment their parent stepped in the nursery to pick them up. These little angels, who behaved wonderful throughout the day, started suddenly to scream their lungs out and behave outta control the moment they saw their parent. She was puzzled and tried to explain this conundrum. Her thoughts were that LO "streches" himself mentally and emotionally to be good with a person which they do not have the "primary" relationship with. Once they are with the one that they are the most comfortable, they feel free to recover in form of heavy reactions. They are finally able to be themselves with the primary parent. I had it for some time with my LO as wel - he was the most difficult with me only. [b'>It's just a phase and will pass in no time![/b'> My son is 6 yrs old and he still saves it all for me! :D
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 11:40
Could she be back in season yet? Sounds like classic looking-for-a-mate calls. Sounds like time to book her in for neutering!
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 11:38
You might find the retailers here... http://www.gymcare.net/ I'm pretty sure Go Sports stocked them when I was in Dubai.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 11:35
I don't know about the UK but another ex-expat and I are seriously thinking about setting something up here in Aus! This other girl and her husband already run a recruitment firm specialising in finding employment for ex-expats. Who knew life at 'home' could be so difficult post expat life!?
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 09:28
Thanks MB! I am moving soon to a place which will be far away from anyone I know! It's ok, though. Most likely I'll go into labor at night when I'm totally exhausted after a long day out and in that case, my DH would be there. Hi Amy. I had my first two children here in Dubai but at that time, I lived in walking distance from the hospital. I walked to the hospital during both labors! Anon...you know people not too far from where you're moving. ;) Just get the word out there that you'll need backup and I know those girls will come through for you, if you need them. :D
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 09:24
Thanks for the positive responses. I would rather say nothing to the teacher, [b'>she is not English and clearly finds this amusing[/b'>, and have spoken to DS about it and he knows it will get him further in life to have good manners. Just so frustrating. I have also noticed how friends of my kids (and my friends kids) rarely use good manners. Is it time to let up, or for others to start teaching? No matter her nationality, she finds good manners funny? This does not excuse her making an example of him in such a negative way in front of the class. Highly unprofessional behaviour! I'm a teacher and I would have to say something. What she finds 'amusing' is irrelevant. She is paid to set an example, encourage good behaviour and act in a professional manner. Would she also have a crack at a child with an 'amusing' name? An 'amusing' haircut? An 'amusing' accent. There's no excuse for what she did to your child AQ. Absolutely do not let up. More children should have such good manners. <em>edited by Green-ish on 29/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 05:38
Greenish, have never heard of ecoballs - looked at the link in your post and they sound great. Would you say they're comparable to washing powder in terms of getting clothes clean? Have two boys, so do a fair amount of washing between school uniforms and sports kit.... Thanks Yes...I think they are great. They come with a little tube of stain remover but I've rarely used that. They get my husband's FILTHY work gear clean too. I've heard a couple of people saying they were not impressed...the ecoballs need a reasonable amt of water in the machine in order to work. I think they may not work in some of the load sensing front-loaders that are super water efficient. We have a front-loader and they work well for me.
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 16:07
From the reading I've done, the cots that have failed (ie the drop side has 'fallen' and injured a child) were either assembled incorrectly or had cheap plastic mechanisms that failed after some time. At some point with all three of my babies/toddlers, I've had a bad back and I've always been grateful for our drop side cot to make getting heavy little ones in and out. ;) Boori is an excellent brand. As long as you have metal mechanisms, correctly assemble and operate it and check it regularly, I can't see any issues with a drop-side cot. Our cot is now almost seven years old and has never failed after use with all three children...in fact the side cannot possibly be dropped without significant co-ordination from the outside. Nothing baby could do inside would make it drop. If you decide on a drop-side cot, test the mechanism in-store to make sure it's 'difficult' to drop but that it can be done one-handed.
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 14:20
I only made the comment as some people might think of honey as good and harmless, whereas not sure anyone would say the same about 7up. I was being fasei...fasectio....faesichio.........tongue in cheek lol!
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 14:18
Magrudy's stocks great science kits...a bit of experimenting or a robotic toy?
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 14:15
Probably an expensive option, but a friend of mine on FB just posted photos of some STUNNING lanterns at Souk Al Bahar (sp???) next to Dubai Mall.
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 14:08
I'm in Australia and finding rental accommodation that will allow pets can be a nightmare. Sometimes LL's will allow pets but charge you extra for the privilege. It's expensive to bring animals here because they must be six months clear from a clear rabies blood test and spend a minimum of 30 days in quarantine on Aus soil. (for eg, leaving Dubai...get the blood tests results and either stay in Dubai 5 months before 1 month in Aus quarantine, or straight to Aus and 6 months in quarantine). Very similar for NZ...I think! Quarantine currently costs $39 per day plus entry fee and vet inspection. http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/cat-dogs/accom/govt-stations ETA...Aus is very dog friendly. Many local gov'ts provide safe, fenced dog parks; there are plenty of dog friendly off-leash areas; dog beaches; tonnes of dog activity clubs (obedience, fly-ball, agility etc); some local councils are pushing for more dog-friendly accommodation (holiday rentals and long-term) and outdoor eateries. <em>edited by Green-ish on 28/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 14:01
We're Australian and have always taken shoes off at the door...we're 'city kids' but grew up part time in the country and especially there, nobody wears shoes in the house. It's all about leaving the dirt, dust and sheep poo outside. ;) Country folk are too busy to sweep the floors ten times a day. I didn't mind either way when we were in Dubai and the one 'precious' carpet that I had just got rolled up and put aside whenever I hosted a lot of people. Most people took their shoes off at the door, but if they wore them in, no big deal for me. I lived in Tokyo for a while many moons ago. I used to giggle at the gym...on arrival, 'security' would check that everyone changed out of their street shoes at the door and into clean (inspected) gym shoes on a special mat just inside. :D
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 13:53
Do the more expensive liquid ones work better than a brand like tide? For stain removal. Thanks I sometimes use the detergent sold here by ENJO, but otherwise I always use ecoballs...so no detergent at all. I've gone through two sets of ecoballs in about four years so they're a bargain. ;) http://www.eco-balls.com/ - I bought them at Organics for about 60dhs for a pack which lasted me 2 yrs, washing every day.
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 13:49
Azania, I only speak English fluently so it may be just a coincidence... I'm referring to another 'Dubai joke' about that particular brand of washing powder... maybe it's the same joke but to me it'd only make sense in English... Funny that there's more than one OMO joke though!! :) So what is the joke because I don't know it ? Ummmm...Old Man's Out. eek! lol
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 12:35
It actually came from some study at a WA university. According to this study, people who actively display the flag on Australia day are more likely to have racist tendencies. So, flying the flag isn't racist, but allegedly only racists fly the flag. Bl00dy ridiculous! edited by Green-ish on 26/01/2012 http://www.theage.com.au/wa-news/australia-day-car-flag-flyers-racist-20120123-1qdoi.html It was a small group of people with a very specific question asked. The outcome of this study I believe would easily have been discredited on the same foreshore last night. [b'>513 people do not make for an accurate study of a state with 2.3m people or a country of 22.6m people.[/b'> Exactly CT...yet it's been all over the news, morning shows and radio like it's actually big news. I can't believe anyone wasted time and resources on the 'study', let alone the media grabbing and running with it!
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 11:43
Those of you who use brown sugar instead: how much should I use, please? I wanna try this recipe, too :) I used 6 tablespoons of brown sugar and it was sweet enough for me. :D My son would have liked about another cup of sugar I think! ;)
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 11:42
For those who've made this, was it easy? Let's just say my last attempt at baking ended up in the lake behind the house and even the fish didn't want it. Oh DC...it's so easy it's almost embarrassing! Literally chuck everything in the food processor (in two stages) then pour it in a pan and bake for half an hour. Easy and delicious.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 18:13
burnsie's brownies are SO good!!! I used red kidney beans and the brownies are delicious!!
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 18:11
YUMMO!!! Thank you for posting this burnsie! I couldn't find black beans so I substituted a can of red kidney beans and I used brown sugar instead of the xylitol. They are delicious. My children gave them the thumbs up! :D
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 16:13
BUMP Everyone should read this. Thanks for posting it parsgirl.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 15:58
We saw Dr Izabela at Nicholas and Asp...she works out of their various locations on different days. My daughter was 14 months old when she smashed a front tooth and another dentist suggested she would need a full crown built. Dr Izabela was very gentle with my daughter and made a very simple 'temporary' new tooth over the broken one. She then saw my daughter every three months to check it. Almost 2 yrs later she replaced the 'temp' fix with another one which should last until the tooth drops out. My point...she's amazing with small children and will not do anything that does not need to be done. http://www.nicolasandasp.com/index.html
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 15:21
It actually came from some study at a WA university. According to this study, people who actively display the flag on Australia day are more likely to have racist tendencies. So, flying the flag isn't racist, but allegedly only racists fly the flag. Bl00dy ridiculous! <em>edited by Green-ish on 26/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 15:19
The dog cannot enter Australia for six months after passing the rabies test and there is a minimum of 30 days in quarantine in Aus regardless of when the test results come in clear. So...six months in quarantine if the test results came in the day before the plane lands OR 30 days in quarantine if the dog stays put for at least five months before travelling. Hot tip...the quarantine kennels can get very busy and sometimes you need to book MONTHS in advance to guarantee a spot.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 15:14
Thanks a lot! I hope everyone is enjoying there day. Apparently everything in QLD is cancelled because of the weather, but that's never stopped Aussies celebrating before, so have a good one! Lol...it is raining cats and dogs here! Even the frogs are seeking shelter on high ground! We have had pikelets from the Aus Women's Weekly cookbook (of the 70's!) today and lamb for dinner. Rather ridiculous discussion on the radio over the last few days...apparently it's racist to fly the Aus flag or wear a flag shirt or hat with the flag on it!
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 15:03
This is always an emotive one isn't it?? To answer your original question SD...yes, a child can still contract CP after being fully vaccinated. My son was vaccinated then I chose not to vaccinate his two younger sisters. All three contracted CP at the same time. I *think* we picked it up from a little boy in my son's class and he brought it home to the girls. Of the three children, my son had by far the worst case of CP and was very ill for a good two weeks. Our GP said it was a very good thing he had had the vaccine as his reaction could have been far more serious without it. I'm very much for making educated decisions on vaccines etc for our own families and children but I simply do not understand people deliberately exposing their precious children to a highly contagious and possibly very dangerous disease. A close friend of mine is a paediatric nurse and every year she helps small children fight for their lives as they battle encephalitis or myocarditis... increasingly more common complications of CP. "Chicken pox parties"...ridiculous. 'Accidental' exposure is one thing but I echo the others' concerns and hope that if any parent is prepared to risk this with their own child at a pox party that they will then quarantine that child until the virus passes.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 17:52
Of course expats and visitors will have differing views on living in Brisbane, just as some love Dubai and others loathe it. Of course the OP will welcome your opinion on the city as she seeks information to help make her decisions. Gosh...my first few weeks in Dubai, I loathed the place!!! I stayed almost five years and was truly sad to have to leave. You gave Brisbane a few weeks... It's actually your disrespect for my profession that has angered me. You were in the state for a year. How that makes you an expert on education here alludes me. I know the state system inside out. I attended school here, taught here for fifteen years and have worked extensively with teachers and admin in both state & private schools. Never has a single person in the field suggested that any of the states is better or worse than any of the others. LOL...you think I need a wake up call by talking to schools in the UAE???? LOL! Genuine apologies for staying off topic rsfactor but I will defend my profession against such tosh.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 15:11
Good for you! I hope you'll love using them as much as I have. Keep in touch here and with Sophia as you embark on this cloth journey...information and advice early will help you have success. :) Washing separately or with your clothes is entirely up to you. I was lucky enough to have LOTS of cloth nappies :D so I could keep filling my nappy bucket until I had enough to justify a full load on their own...especially after solids and all of the gross solids poos! I have some favourites that I like to use more often so I would often pop them in with the regular wash if they were only wee'd on. ;) Did Sophia go through all of the storage and care 'rules'? No fabric softener, non-bio detergent, one quarter to one third the normal amt of detergent, don't soak them, dry in the sun etc etc. :D
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 15:02
I think its more than just fear driven, I think the majority of people think about how their decisions and actions would affect others rather than what consequences they'd face by authority or god. That's how I feel. I don't 'fear' a higher power or the authorities or the law makers, but I have a healthy respect for the rules and enough respect for my family and fellow man to always have them in mind. Selfish, dangerous decisions that would land me in trouble or harm would impact many people. Who am I to do that to them?
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 14:56
I'm so pleased you found someone to help you. Please do keep in regular contact with the doctor...did she suggest any other strategies to work on with the medication? When I've been on anti-depressants, it's taken a good six weeks for them to work effectively and I've always taken the medication in conjunction with sessions with a psychologist. It's amazing what a difference it makes to have a professional help you to retrain your thought patterns. Take care of yourself.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 02:53
How are you doing today ashnaisbitt1986?
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 02:51
Why not buy only what you need now, then make some? :D The ones I made were ready in a month, lasted a year and I only threw them out because we had to leave Dubai.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 02:47
...I love Red Hill as its so close to the city and has a bit more of a cosmopolitan feel about it being next door to Paddington. I would suggest inner city living if you have no children and then it is an easy commute to either Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast on weekends with all the beautiful hinterlands to explore. ... I'm with you Embo. The more I think about it, those lovely inner city suburbs are great places to live. There are plenty of either character or modern houses or apartments, lots of established greenery, good public transport links to the city. If travel on weekends is a priority, then easy access to either Gympie Rd/Bruce Hwy on the north, or South East Fwy on the south is a bonus. Red Hill, Paddington, maybe Bardon for hills and views, Kelvin Grove, Spring Hill, New Farm, Kangaroo Point. South of the river I love Bulimba and Norman Park but they're not really inner-city. West End is inner city on the south and great for foodies. A little west (and south lol) of the city are some of our most beautiful, and expensive, suburbs - gorgeous Chelmer and Graceville.
 
 
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How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

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The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose