[George&Dave]

Ok I know its been done to death!

We are planning to bring everything we own, BUT is there anything I should be stocking up on?

So far Ive got

Kids shoes (£10) for school, playing etc For next few sizes!
Clothes (as above)
Plug adaptors

And my minds has just gone totally blank!:uhoh

Ok so what else? I heard fabric was a good one? (Was thinking of buying the cheap generic fabric blinds in a few sizes from Ikea?)

And on a last note - does anyone want anything bringing? It looks like we going for big container so will probably have room?

[Carol]

And on a last note - does anyone want anything bringing? It looks like we going for big container so will probably have room?

Hi George and Dave :D
ooooh!!!!
since a recent thread on what you cnat get - I've become a little obsessive about finding non-stick saucepans....... cant find any I can afford here - but...... that would be cooool!
I can send you money ahead.....


Carol

[George&Dave]

Ahhhh yes Saucepans! (And knives).

Yes can certainly bring them if I have room. Once i know timelines, space etc Ill bring up thread and Pm you?

[Carol]

cool
:cheers

oooh I love that horse!
I know someone who has one like that....

[IanW99]

Hi George and Dave :D
ooooh!!!!
since a recent thread on what you cnat get - I've become a little obsessive about finding non-stick saucepans....... cant find any I can afford here - but...... that would be cooool!
I can send you money ahead.....


Carol

So have you not checked out K-Mart? We got a decent set from there and very cheap when you wait for the sales. They also stock separates for the same set so was able to buy additional pieces.

Of course they might not be to your liking :) took us ages to find a set that we were happy with that didn't cost a fortune.

Ian

[George&Dave]

Pony Is my little boys.

Pony is called George (same name as his mum!).

O Is not in the least bit impressed he cannot pack George in his "keep" box.....Apparently if George crosses his legs he WILL fit!

[IanW99]

...
Plug adaptors
...


Do you mean plug adaptors or multi-way extension leads?

I wouldn't bother with more than a couple of plug adaptors just to get you started, but would bring over a load of multi-way extension leads.

What you do is change the plug on them to a NZ one, and then you can plug in loads of UK plugs into the sockets, saves you changing the plugs or having to use adaptors.

Ian

[Carol]

oh bless.

:)

[George&Dave]

Do you mean plug adaptors or multi-way extension leads?

I wouldn't bother with more than a couple of plug adaptors just to get you started, but would bring over a load of multi-way extension leads.

What you do is change the plug on them to a NZ one, and then you can plug in loads of UK plugs into the sockets, saves you changing the plugs or having to use adaptors.

Ian

Ok - Im liking that idea!!!!! I knew I would like it here :cheers

[Carol]

lol
I've still got UK plugs on some things.....12 years on!
Doing exactly the above.

Cheapskate that I am!
lol

[marcia]

PROPER Cadburys dairy milk!!

If your kids have sensitive skin - a supply of your own washing tablets to give you chance to find something here they don't react to (I brought a load of persil non Bio in suitcase and boxes by the dozen in container - and get visitors to keep my supply going - my sons skin doesn't like the persil sensitive here!)

Also a selection of birthday and greeting cards, (unless you make your own) the selection here is rubbish, none with nice verses, and very expensive too!

[castleclan]

Marcia, is this a little niche that needs filling? ( the cards)

[marcia]

Could be. ;)

I've spent ages trying to get a really nice card for my dad and auntie this week (thats what prompted me)

Mothers and fathers day cards just aren't the same. I used to know in the Uk when I'd found the right card - I'd be struggling to rad it in the shop for the tears, but they just don't don't seem to be big on verses here, yet i really want those lovely cards even more now we are so far away - i can't always find the words to say myself!

Definately on my list if we have a trip back is a visit to the card warehouse for a stock up! :nice1

[Caroline and Dave]

Could be. ;)

I've spent ages trying to get a really nice card for my dad and auntie this week (thats what prompted me)

Mothers and fathers day cards just aren't the same. I used to know in the Uk when I'd found the right card - I'd be struggling to rad it in the shop for the tears, but they just don't don't seem to be big on verses here, yet i really want those lovely cards even more now we are so far away - i can't always find the words to say myself!

Definately on my list if we have a trip back is a visit to the card warehouse for a stock up! :nice1

Marcia,
Have you tied here. We use our NZ credit card and the conversion was about the same
http://www.moonpig.com/