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To all ..................HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

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原文章由 cannasc 於 08-5-6 11:02 發表
Hi ngmammy,

Thanks. I'm still looking around Chatswood to find out what I can get here. The most important is what I can get for my baby such as doctor, playgroup, childcare, kids activity, etc.

A ...

Hi cannasc,

I heard that there is a childcare center in Albert Ave., Chatswood (opp. the police station) which has Chinese teacher working there, but not sure the exact address or you may ask more info from council.

I always go to Chatswood for shopping and Chum Cha, maybe we can meet up sometimes in the weekend (I am working 5 days) and glad to know you.

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原文章由 Harris_ma 於 08-5-9 09:23 發表
Dear all Sydney mums,

I've got another problem - how to toilet trained a 2 yrs boy? My little Harris refused to use either potty or toilet... will the day care center offer toilet training?

Thx aga ...

Hi Harris_ma

Don't worry. When Harris get ready then he can do it by himself. Like my big one he started to use toilet when he was 2.5 yrs (2 mths ago). He refused to use toilet/potty but one day when we asked him if he wanted to try, he then could it properly and clean. The first piss will be a little hard for kid but try more times and Harris can make it.

When you arrive here, we can get together and chat. Good luck.

F.Forest

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原文章由 cannasc 於 08-5-9 23:03 發表
Dear ngmammy,

really? we may meet one day when you come to chatswood for lunch and shopping next time.

wow ... you had been waited for the stuff more than 2 months ... too bad ... hope i could get ...

Hi Cannasc,

My shipments did came as we have planned. I was staying at my sister until got a renting place in May. If the shipments has been came earlier, I would have to hire a storage place!

Yes. Would love to meet you too. Keep in touch!

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發表於 08-5-15 18:37 |只看該作者

Dear F. Forest,

Thanks a lot, your sharing is really comforting to me. I'm totally new in taking care of my son as I'm working full time in HK... actually I wanna work in Sydney as well, but the childcare is really too expensive. How should this choice be made?

原文章由 F.Forest 於 08-5-11 14:33 發表

Hi Harris_ma

Don't worry. When Harris get ready then he can do it by himself. Like my big one he started to use toilet when he was 2.5 yrs (2 mths ago). He refused to use toilet/potty but one day w ...

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Hi cannasc and F.Forest,

I think the one in Albert Ave. is the Chatswood International Kindergarten.

Chatswood International Kindergarten
Tel (02) 9419 3499
30-32 Albert Ave.
Chatswood NSW 2067
Caters for Chinese speakers and offers a bilingual program in Mandarin and ESL. (ESL = English as a Second Language)

http://www.csnsw.org.au/ecms/home/pages/common/show-story.cfm?story_id=5177

My hubby's sister checked once for me, it costs A$85 per day and as usual - long waiting list: so just put your kid in the queue

原文章由 F.Forest 於 08-5-11 14:24 發表

Hi cannasc,

I heard that there is a childcare center in Albert Ave., Chatswood (opp. the police station) which has Chinese teacher working there, but not sure the exact address or you may ask more ...

[ 本文章最後由 Harris_ma 於 08-5-16 12:50 編輯 ]

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Dear F. Forest / ngmammy / Harris_ma,

Thanks very much for the useful information. Hope we can meet up sometimes, please keep in touch. My email address is [email protected] (or [email protected] if you use msn).

cannasc

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Dear cannasc,

Feeling better now? It must not esay to stay at home without your own things. Hope everything will get better.

I'll be in Sydney with little Harris around mid-Aug., hope to see you soon- even though I may have to live far away from Chatswood (the rent is really high these days).

原文章由 cannasc 於 08-5-22 09:28 發表
Dear F. Forest / ngmammy / Harris_ma,

Thanks very much for the useful information. Hope we can meet up sometimes, please keep in touch. My email address is [email protected] (or [email protected] ...

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原文章由 cannasc 於 08-5-22 09:28 發表
Dear F. Forest / ngmammy / Harris_ma,

Thanks very much for the useful information. Hope we can meet up sometimes, please keep in touch. My email address is [email protected] (or [email protected] ...

Hi Cannasc,

Thanks for your kind words. I couldn't help much as I am living in the South. Maybe it is you that would help me to better understand what's happening at the North!

Nevertheless, simply chat and sharing our experiences in Sydney may be just as nice.

Have a enjoyable weekend coming!

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原文章由 Harris_ma 於 08-5-22 12:26 發表
Dear cannasc,

Feeling better now? It must not esay to stay at home without your own things. Hope everything will get better.

I'll be in Sydney with little Harris around mid-Aug., hope to see you ...

Hi Harris_ma,

Have u drafted out the areas that your family will be looking? Is it still along the North railway side?

Cheers

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Dear ngmammy,

Thanks for your kindness.

ai~~
I wanted Paramatta 1st--> friends said NO, dangerous.

Then, Hurtsville--> friends said YES; my hubby's bosses all said --> North!

The opinions are very diverse, so what we opt for may be the North Shore ---> every one said OK.. very expensive though.

I got a friend living in Hurtsville and he said that there may have more than 100 families offering different prices to ONE apartment! So I think I may have to live in the far upper North.. even beyond Gordon, the farest I know is Hornsby; but my hubby will be working in the city!

Well, I'm a Christian so I'll really leave it to God. My hubby will arrive at Sydney in early June (little Harris and I around mid-Aug.), so wait and see what he could get from our God.

原文章由 ngmammy 於 08-5-23 09:48 發表

Hi Harris_ma,

Have u drafted out the areas that your family will be looking? Is it still along the North railway side?

Cheers

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It's been a while that haven't stopped by this post, hope everyone is fine.

As you probably know that the Sichuan earthquake does make the nerve of everyone in HK and mainland which the news coverage everyday for that. And prior to that will be the torch relay in Hong Kong which made a remarkable footprint in Hong Kong.

And I guess for Taiwan will be the new president and for US will be the president candidate selection.

How's Sydney?

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發表於 08-5-23 11:37 |只看該作者

Harris_ma,

From my personal experience, Randwick or Kingsford which I used to live are quite good and handy to go to the downtown.

If you ask for a better living environment, then North will be definite.

If possible, rent a hostel or motel for a week in your desired suburb then you will feel if this is the area you like. Drunkers, strangers or a nice living environment.

Chelsea

原文章由 Harris_ma 於 08-5-23 10:52 發表
Dear ngmammy,

Thanks for your kindness.

ai~~
I wanted Paramatta 1st--> friends said NO, dangerous.

Then, Hurtsville--> friends said YES; my hubby's bosses all said --> North!

The opinions are ver ...

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Hi Harris_ma,

Artarmon is a good place.
You may also think of Lane Cove and Crow Nest - although they are not along with railway line but theere are many buses running thru' City and Chatswood, even though in night time as well.

F.Forest

原文章由 Harris_ma 於 08-5-23 10:52 發表
Dear ngmammy,

Thanks for your kindness.

ai~~
I wanted Paramatta 1st--> friends said NO, dangerous.

Then, Hurtsville--> friends said YES; my hubby's bosses all said --> North!

The opinions are ver ...

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Dear F.Forest,

Thank you for the info. I heard of Lane Cove,too. My friends said part of the Lane Cove is very close to train stations, but I see some of the apartments are next to a lake/ sea.... seems to be very far away. I find it hard to know the distance from a map.

My family stuff will be packed by the moving company on 2/6. My hubby and I have to determine what to keep/ ship and what to be thrown away. It's already the 2nd week of working till mid-night! Very exhausting~~

Should I ship my son's toys? Very big so taking up lots of space, yet too fragile to be posted by surface mails~~ ai, how did you do you packing?

原文章由 F.Forest 於 08-5-26 13:24 發表
Hi Harris_ma,

Artarmon is a good place.
You may also think of Lane Cove and Crow Nest - although they are not along with railway line but theere are many buses running thru' City and Chatswood, even ...

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回覆 #536 Harris_ma 的文章

Hi Harris_ma,

I only packed clothes, books, shoes, toys, etc.......with NO big furnitures (only one single bed frame, small study desk and a bookself) and ended up they used up about 1/4 volume of a 20 feet container, it took 7 weeks arrival (to my door).
I aware that toys in OZ are expensive than HK. Shoes are also expensive and not really comfortable in OZ so I brought new shoes to here.

Where will your hubby first stay when he arrived?

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Dear F.Forest,

wow~~ 1/4 20-feet container, that means about 7.5 cubic meters (c.b.m.).... I'll have a lot of big furitures, including a sofa, but I've only 10 c.b.m--> that means I may have to take the clothes and toys away and use surface mail ~~

My hubby's company will provide 2 weeks of hotel stay to my hubby (that may mean he has to rent a place within 2 weeks) --> any good and cheap hotel for my hubby after this 2 weeks?

原文章由 F.Forest 於 08-5-28 12:20 發表
Hi Harris_ma,

I only packed clothes, books, shoes, toys, etc.......with NO big furnitures (only one single bed frame, small study desk and a bookself) and ended up they used up about 1/4 volume of a ...

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原文章由 Harris_ma 於 08-5-28 13:05 發表
Dear F.Forest,

wow~~ 1/4 20-feet container, that means about 7.5 cubic meters (c.b.m.).... I'll have a lot of big furitures, including a sofa, but I've only 10 c.b.m--> that means I may have to take ...

Hi Harris_ma,

Back then, I have packed all my kids toys (after screen it and donated) using a few large size plastic containers. First it could avoid any damages to the toys and second, wanted to ship a few these large size plastic containers over as it is not cheap in Aus.

Hope this helps..

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