SandyC Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hi allI was looking for some info for friends coming to AUS when I came across this forum. Oh dear, I'm hooked! So good to read some of the posts and realise how far we've come. I can relate to so many of the emotions and experiences people are going through and I hope I can be of encouragement to some. I left from Botha's Hill KZN although we lived in Pretoria and I was born in CapeTown. We now live in Carindale (South East Brisbane), my hubby teaches at COCB http://www.brisbane.coc.edu.au/, my kids (nearly 13 and 15) attend the (wonderful!) school and I work there part time as well as running a business from home http://www.skydancers.com.au/. (I don't go to work in school holidays so from next week I won't have as much time to lurk around here. What I don't know is how you guys keep up?? I skipped for a couple of days and there were 5 pages of new posts! Plus I'm a bit of a technodof so I haven't worked out how to search. I saw some posts on Carindale and wanted to add my 2c later, but when I search on Carindale they don't come up. (I eventually found the posts the long way) Any assistance would be appreciated.All the bestSandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence.H Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Oh dear, I'm hooked!Hi Sandy,Now youve done it!!!! Welcome to the forum!! Your 5 years of experience I am sure will be of benefit to many people here. If you can get the time, tell us about your experiences, how you coped, trials and tribulations, highs and lows e.t.cThe search function is pretty straight forward, just don't confuse it by adding multiple words, just enter a key word like the area you were searching for and you should get any thread that contains that word. I dont think the search feature is case sensitive? I could be wrong though...Anyway what I do if I found a thread I like I add it to my explorer favourites for easy access later, maybe that will work for you also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonW Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Welcome to the forum. Many of us are still on our way so it is great to be able to communicate with people who ar already there and can share their experiences. So we would be happy to here about your experiences.Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta'mossie Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Welcome to the forum. Many of us are still on our way so it is great to be able to communicate with people who ar already there and can share their experiences. So we would be happy to here about your experiences.AllisonWelcome Sandy!Looking forward to sharing your info and knowledge and stories.keep wellkarenPS: How do we keep up? Easy, just spend lost of time on the forum!LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Welcome to this wornderful forum, Sandy. You'll end up totally addicted like the rest of us - it's the only way to keep up. We're moving to Brisbane so I'll be very interested on your posts and 5 years of knowledge. Have fun!Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrica Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hi SandyWelcome to the forum....rather late than never I am sure you will be able to contribute , with all the expoerience that you have in Oz.CheersEnrica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyC Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thanks everyone. I'm sure you'll hear more from me.Terence. H I worked out I was searching in the Google bar above instead of using the search function top right. All good now. New question though:Am I able to join the ladies lounge? I get an error message when I try.CheersSandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 New question though:Am I able to join the ladies lounge? I get an error message when I try.CheersSandyYou need to apply to the host. Send a PM to Riekie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just B Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Howzit Sandy Welcome,We will be leaving Waterfall KZN (around the corner) on the 24 November for Adelaide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyC Posted October 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks Eva.JustB that's next month! How awesome. All the best with the goodbyes. We have two sets of friends from that area coming to Brisbane in November. (It's called 'the silent invasion' )Hope you're very happy in Adelaide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfm Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Hi Sandy,I was so excited when I read your mail. We are moving to Brisbane at the end of the year. We have a 6yr old son, Michael, who will most probably attend COCB next year (still have to do the headmaster interview when we get there). On our scouting for possible suburbs we found Carindale to be at the top of our list. It was just great to read an email of a South African in Carindale and with links to COCB. Your positive comments on COCB just reinforced our decision to enroll Michael there.Thanks!!Manda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queensland Girl Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Welcome SandyGreat to have you on the forum.We oldtimers give the newbies hope. Yes we suffered, yes we missed South Africa, but we got through it AND we are actually happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyC Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 True Qld Girl!Manda, that's wonderful. There are so many SAs here we are not a novelty at all Carindale is a bit expensive but really fantastic. Feel free to contact me if you have questions and I'll try my best to assist or at least point you in the right direction.CheersSands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinaPer Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hi allI was looking for some info for friends coming to AUS when I came across this forum. Oh dear, I'm hooked! So good to read some of the posts and realise how far we've come. I can relate to so many of the emotions and experiences people are going through and I hope I can be of encouragement to some. I left from Botha's Hill KZN although we lived in Pretoria and I was born in CapeTown. We now live in Carindale (South East Brisbane), my hubby teaches at COCB http://www.brisbane.coc.edu.au/, my kids (nearly 13 and 15) attend the (wonderful!) school and I work there part time as well as running a business from home http://www.skydancers.com.au/. (I don't go to work in school holidays so from next week I won't have as much time to lurk around here. What I don't know is how you guys keep up?? I skipped for a couple of days and there were 5 pages of new posts! Plus I'm a bit of a technodof so I haven't worked out how to search. I saw some posts on Carindale and wanted to add my 2c later, but when I search on Carindale they don't come up. (I eventually found the posts the long way) Any assistance would be appreciated.All the bestSandyHi SandyI am so glad to see teachers on the other side. I am the main applicant - teaching. COCB looks like a great school - thanks for the link. Looking forward to hearing more from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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