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Thanks Tamara - Hopefully it is that rather than the 'compressor'... I will let you know the outcome!!

Thanks again for your time and knowledge - I will PM you

I know this LOL.... it is ducted!! Cheers

Thanks Curly for your speedy response and your time... It is not a new AC we have had it since moving in 10+ old...hubby away atm so unable to answer 'what sort of system is it'? - It runs for a while particularly first thing in the morning for about 3 hours then once it gets hotter in then 'trips'....I go outside to re activate it and then within 20m it begins again..... As I mentioned it is a 'New Box' outside so whether it is more of an 'electrical' fault or something with my AC...? BTW it is all on a separate circuit - I really appreciate you answering my questions!! Cheers

Hi everyone Does anybody know of a reputable person who works with RC Air Conditioners...our one keeps cutting out when we have high temperatures and we have recently had a new 'circuit board' (where all the switches are for electricity etc are kept outside) - sorry for not being specific as this is not my domain LOL... We have recently had our house renovated and the last piece of work done was the lighting and it is since then we think things have been going wrong. We do not use our AC much only when it is hot 33+ and consecutive days of hot weather - hence why we really did not notice it straight away. Any advice will be welcome! we live in the eastern part of the city Thanks Fiona

I do think that Adeladians are not good drivers.... My son 5 years ago was learning to drive (competent learner driver) and got pulled up because he was taking too long at a roundabout...my sons's answer to him was that it was not safe to pull out - instructors answer was squeeze your way through otherwise you will annoy everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!! We stopped using him!!! The standard here is absolutely 'SHODDY' as an OZ would say!! I was taught like a lot of English people via a reputable driving school like the 'BSM' It is so hard to believe that SA people are so lovely until they get behind the wheel LOL

Good on you! If you believe that you are right of course take things further - as you say there are people out there who would not be bothered because of cost and hassel... There are definitely many cowboys here in SA!!!

Thanks for your feedback... I'll check it out - My husband just likes to have a quiet little cottage/granny flat to ourselves - he does not like people around him when he is taking a break lol!!! There are some beautiful places around the area however they do not allow dogs! Thanks again Fiona

Hi Everyone Thinking of travelling to Robe SA next month with my husband and my little dog. Can anyone recommend a place around or in Robe that is pet friendly and only for a weekend stay. I have checked online however I do not see many places for 'one bedroom' places... Thanks for reading! Fiona

Such sad news....my thoughts are with you and your family. Fiona

I am living in the eastern suburbs and I know most of the childcare centres around - personally I do see a large variation in standards even though they should all be working toward the 'Early Years learning Framework'.... The 'Community Childcare Centres' are a lot better IMO as they do not have a high turnover of staff and on the plus side they are not in it for profit!!!! I am an Early Years Teacher with 24 years experience and work within Family Daycare since arriving from UK 8 years ago. I teach 4 children a day and see them through from 12months to 5 years. It is very similar to 'Childminding' back home ... There are some great FDC Educators out there and I personally think that this is a good choice particularly if the child is aged between 0-3years. Please feel free to contact me via PM and I hopefully will be able to give more advice...and point you in the right direction! (unfortunately I do not have any vacancies for the next 3 years) Hope this helps Fiona PS: Flossybeth - if you need any guidance with regard to FDC please feel free to contact me... good luck with your Diploma!

Thinking of you...

Interested to know Tamara where your daughters unit is..... 'Tripel glazed and 6 star rating'...!!! This is what Adelaide needs to work towards PLUS solar panels!!!

Hi Steve I am a Family Day Care Provider and I do not take children that are not vaccinated (my choice) - however there are some providers who will provide this service... There has been talk very recently (not sure from where) about opening up 'Childcare Centres' for non immunised children. The talk was of Brisbane and Sydney..... As you have stated this is a 'Hot Topic'...and this has put a lot of pressure on Childcare Centres to review their 'Admissions Policy' I would suggest you looking at Family Day Care Providers - if you go onto 'Care for Kids' website you will be able to search for all Registered FDC providers. If you need any advice on FDC please do not hesitate to contact me via PM Fiona

OMG thank you for checking....normally I always check out links and in this situation I didn't... I really appreciate that you removed it!

Hi All Just received an email from M&S (as I'm a regular customer..lol) that they have got a New Website for OZ. It is in Oz dollars and you can still return goods by paying a local address amount within Oz and they will pick up the difference. I'm ploughing my way through the Oz sight as we speak. I am a regular purchaser via UK and always take advantage of their free delivery to OZ... Thought this may be useful info for some people ENJOY!

Yes Blossom that is what happened to us yesterday...went to West Beach for a walk with my husband and my little Tenterfield dog Lily and my husband decided that he wanted to pop into Bunnings. Too hot for both of us to stay in the car so I went into the entrance area where I waited for a few minutes until a kind gentleman said that I could enter with my dog!!! My husband was surprised to see me with Lily and everyone made a fuss of her!

Snifter - it is probably one of my favourite parks as it is not used that much by the public apart from Summer time! I go there 3 times a week with my little bunch of children that I teach and we love to go exploring!!! We rarely see people at this park - most go to the neighbouring park 'Hazelwood Park' - which is a wonderful park too but on a much larger scale! Christmas at Tusmore sounds delightful!!

Hi I live close to you - I have some knowledge of the local schools in your area as well as private ones...I will send you a PM with my details so that you can make contact with me. Fiona

Hi Guys 'Taylor Blend' - on Hallet Road Stonyfell by St Peter's Girls School....I am told by locals that this is the best coffee in Adelaide!!! people travel from N Adelaide to come and taste his coffee... I only have coffee at weekends and it is in walking distance to my house which is handy....the cakes are wonderful and it is a very busy little place. You will notice that all the staff are men!

Thanks for your speedy reply....I have to fly out on 4th July....or thereabouts...I will go searching again - those prices seem more acceptable! Thanks for your time

Hi guys In July next year I hope to fly back to UK for holiday - I have noticed that flights are a lot more expensive...looking at Emirates /Singapore atm Is it because of the Aussie $ falling??? 3 years ago I went back and it was around $1700 - it is now around $2,500...i'm flying into Frankfurt from Adelaide and then a week later onto London. I have checked out London 1st and it only comes out slightly cheaper.... Not sure what to do - in the past I have always booked up early - I may consider leaving it for a while and hopefully I may see a reduction!!!! Any advice will be gratefully appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to read this. Fiona

Hi there I am a Family Day Care Provider and live in the Eastern suburbs - cost varies as we set our own fees. If you go onto 'FDC 'site or 'Care for Kids' you will be able to do a search for your area. It will list all the people in your area and let you know who has availability...you can either contact them via email/phone If you require any further info on FDC please do not hesitate to contact me via PM Thanks Happy searching! Fiona

Totally unacceptable to see children run wild in cafes/restaurants - this is reserved for the beautiful parks that we have here.. Parents must take responsibility in teaching 'good manners' - it is an ongoing process right up to adulthood.. it is totally unfair for the child, they thrive on boundaries..

Hi there I think it would be in your interest to look at schools first as mentioned. As your child is older it may be slightly easier to get her into childcare as the ratio is different.. You could also look at Family Daycare. I am a FDC provider living in Stonyfell not far from Norwood and if you do decide to live in the eastern suburbs please send me a 'PM' and I will be able to advice you. There is a great shortage of good quality childcare here in Adelaide.