Going to miss...........M&S and Next!!!

[CarterTucker]

Originally Posted by Baby75

Hi Kelly

Any Idea were on the sunshine coast youll be heading

He will be fine with the roller bladeing we went for a walk along the beach in Maroochydore alexandra headland way and thier was all the gear set up for them I thought that it was great and Im sure they are else were as well

I think its malls Ill have to check that the biggest one Ive seen so far is the sunshine plaza its built around the river huge actually all the shops are huge here. so youll be a happy shoper when you get here

I have to say the funniest thing Ive seen so far is a adult shop right beside a baby shop so lots of prams and that out side and next door its all about adult fun I just thought that was so funny

life so far is good we are finding our feet and checking every were out people are very friendly so that is helping lots we havent done to much tourist things yet just want to adjust to the oz way of life but i am enjoying it so far I have my moments but then being 30 weeks pregnant has more to do with that I think
its lovely during the day but can get so cold at night so bring your Warm night gown and slippers cause you will use them I didnt and Im so cold have my DH jumpers on I actually think night gown are a bit expensive here 30.00 upwards ill have to have a good look around

hope that helps if I can answer any other questions ask away

Hi again,

Great news about the roller blading, my son will be pleased.

Thanks for the info about the cooler evenings too...

Do you have any more children, or just the baby your expecting? (Sorry if youve already told me, but my brains getting a little frazzled with all the information im overloading it with at the mo! )

Not sure on area yet, havent got that far in our research yet, im getting stuck in with 'trying' to get the ball rolling on the 'tra' side of things at the moment, but what im already finding is that 'it aint gonna be easy'!

My husband learnt his trade from experience & so has no 'formal' qualifications, so the tra is going to be type 'd' but they are confusing me saying the following:

In relation to the Uniform Assessment Criteria (UAC) and skill pathway D (which recognised applicants based solely on work experience), TRA has concluded the consultation phase and is close to finalising a policy position on the way ahead.

Please note TRA cannot provide any further information on this matter as the decision has not yet been made which direction TRA will take on the Pathway "D" matter.

Does that make any sense to you? Oh my gosh!

Hope to hear from you again,
Kelly.

[Baby75]

Originally Posted by CarterTucker

Hi again,

Great news about the roller blading, my son will be pleased.

Thanks for the info about the cooler evenings too...

Do you have any more children, or just the baby your expecting? (Sorry if youve already told me, but my brains getting a little frazzled with all the information im overloading it with at the mo! )

Not sure on area yet, havent got that far in our research yet, im getting stuck in with 'trying' to get the ball rolling on the 'tra' side of things at the moment, but what im already finding is that 'it aint gonna be easy'!

My husband learnt his trade from experience & so has no 'formal' qualifications, so the tra is going to be type 'd' but they are confusing me saying the following:

In relation to the Uniform Assessment Criteria (UAC) and skill pathway D (which recognised applicants based solely on work experience), TRA has concluded the consultation phase and is close to finalising a policy position on the way ahead.

Please note TRA cannot provide any further information on this matter as the decision has not yet been made which direction TRA will take on the Pathway "D" matter.

Does that make any sense to you? Oh my gosh!

Hope to hear from you again,
Kelly.

Hi Kelly
I have 3 boys already 2,5,7 years and this one is a girl well she better be LOL they said she was at the scan

As far as I know they removed pathway d last september but are changing it and going to start it again im sorry but I dont know when they will be implementing it again hopefully this september have you spoken to an agent about it I know a very good one who is a very honest guy who could tell you more if you want Ill PM his details to you

or may be some one else here knows the answer to that at least they seem to be reconsidering the pathway d route must be a pain in the ass waiting though i hate limbo land. have you looked at any other visa options


hoep that helps Niamh

[anj1976]

OK, I have read this one for way too long and I have been wondering all this while what M&S is, Here in India M&S is Marks and Spencers... But I am sure you guys are talking of something else. Becasue I can not believe Marks not being there in Australia. :P.. hehe, I feel dumb asking, but time i get to know.. :P

[Tiffani]

Anj I'm afraid it's true, as unbelievable as it sounds, Marks and Spencers is not in Australia.

neither is Benetton, Victoria's Secret (which I don't think is anywhere outside the US so that's not that strange), or ASDA/Wal-Mart!

[anj1976]

Originally Posted by Tiffani

Anj I'm afraid it's true, as unbelievable as it sounds, Marks and Spencers is not in Australia.

neither is Benetton, Victoria's Secret (which I don't think is anywhere outside the US so that's not that strange), or ASDA/Wal-Mart!

AAAhhhhhhhhh.. hehe.. I am shocked.. no victoria secret too.. i will have to gather all the inners from here and carry along. :P
And Victoria's Secret is there in India.. Not a dedicated store but it is available everywhere. There are people who are importing the brand products.

I would not know much about ASDA/Wal-Mart but M&S.. hmmmmmm

[sgilli3]

This whole conversation is cracking me up !!!

Here in UAE, there is a M+ S and I just dont get it...its like Myers or David Jones...have found nothing too special about it (or is there something in particular I am missing in there ??)

Tiff, have you tried Witchery or Sussans for clothes, as they sometimes have nice bits and pieces that arent too over the top price wise.

Anj1976- I have just come back from a holiday to India- loved every second of it- and yes- there were brand names everywhere !!!!

[anj1976]

Originally Posted by sgilli3

This whole conversation is cracking me up !!!

Here in UAE, there is a M+ S and I just dont get it...its like Myers or David Jones...have found nothing too special about it (or is there something in particular I am missing in there ??)

Anj1976- I have just come back from a holiday to India- loved every second of it- and yes- there were brand names everywhere !!!!

well, one thing about M&S, the quality is the same always, the fit is amazing. They make sure theres a size for everyone. Their Lingerie is the best, I have been buying from there forever now (even when I was 51 kgs + thn what I am right now). Not over-priced. Their sales are amazing(unbelievable 70% and on days they give 50% over that too). There are people who love their fit because nothing else fits them better. my aunt buys her trousers from M&S and according to her they have one for every kind of body, the bottom heavy people and the top heavy one or the stomach bloated folks. . Try gaining a bit from a spot and try to fit in their clothes and you would fit in them beautifully. . (I think I have lost my mind today. hehe trust me I am not drunk)

And, yeah I hate to leave India, It sure is beautiful, and come 2010 it would be even better(cleaner) because of the commonwealth games. But what all we humans do for a better life . We can never be satisfied with what we have.

[jam]

Originally Posted by scottishcelts

Hi All, one of the things i am going to miss (that's about it really) when we move to Brissie is M&S and Next for clothes, and i was wondering if anyone could tell me what the equals are around Brissie to those. It's something i'm starting to panic about (yes i know very sad) but i hate the thought of the in between stages of cheap and nasty clothes to discovering similar!!!

Anyone had the same problem? Or am i just a complete saddo?

Er......Think carefully how you answer!!!

hi scottishcelts, i've been thinking exactly the same, Next is goin to be a major loss, will have to do some major shopping in the sales.

we're hopfully moving out to brissie in jan.

have a right laugh reading this thread, u and cartertucker, sound like girls after my own heart x x

[Tiffani]

sgilli -- I have to agree with you on Marks and Spencers. I never really saw the fascination with it either; must be a British (or Indian in Anj's case!) thing LOL

I did like Next though, when living in the UK.

I have done a bit of clothes shopping here in Australia and you can get some good clothes for a reasonable price, but as I've only been here about 5 months, I haven't needed to do a whole lot of shopping yet.

Victoria's Secret is proving hard to live without though. Not just for the lingerie, but also the clothing (which in the US you have to order by catalogue but it's really good stuff and you can get great deals) and the cosmetics. But I practically lived in that store in the US anyway!

Benetton was a real shocker. I thought they were EVERYWHERE!

[CarterTucker]

I really love shopping at 'River Island' here in the Uk, I just love the clothes, especially the Jeans!

But im not going to be that bothered about not having a River Island in Australia, im sure i'll find new styles & new shops that I will like!

Its going to be great fun exploring all the new shopping malls/centres....Hope they have huge ones like our Bluewater & Lakeside, im sure they will.

Kelly.