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by jolonicc
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: Relocating to Fresno, CA
Replies: 2
Views: 3265

Just moved from there, dont live in Fresno, live in Clovis, specifically Northwest clovis. the rest is that area is the ghetto. We just packed as much as we could into our bags on the plane then shipped the rest with Fedex. Was only around 400 for 3- 20x20x20 boxes which we packed full of junk. anyt...
by jolonicc
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Non-family friendly buildings
Replies: 16
Views: 6217

Our place in Novena doesnt have any kids at all. Pretty much just all of us have dogs.
by jolonicc
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Understanding the property agents!
Replies: 10
Views: 5944

We did it on our own, its worth doing it that way if you have the time to research it.
by jolonicc
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: how much should i ask for housing allowance
Replies: 19
Views: 8091

I just moved here and found a $5k 2 bedroom apartment. $4k for three bedrooms sounds very cheap. If you check out this site - condos close to MRT you will find very little that is not 30-45 minutes away from town that is $4k for a three bedroom unless its a governemnt housing. On the allowance get ...
by jolonicc
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Best condo for single $8000-$10000
Replies: 8
Views: 5115

We just got a 2.5 bedroom with a storage room in Novena for 3k...Save your cash and pocket it.
by jolonicc
Sun, 31 May 2009 6:00 am
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: Medical Exam
Replies: 42
Views: 57408

I just went through the process last week, all i had to do was pee, chest xray, blood pressure, listened to my breathing, then normal stomach test for anything weird.
by jolonicc
Sun, 31 May 2009 5:54 am
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Young Aussie family relocating to Singapore - where to live?
Replies: 24
Views: 12766

My wife and I just signed a deal for Novelis @ Novena. Grocery store, MRT and even a hospital within 2-3 blocks. We have two small dogs and the place has some decent green area on the property for us to allow the dogs some play time. She is 5 month pregnant so she is really looking forward to not li...
by jolonicc
Sun, 24 May 2009 10:14 am
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: good hostels near haji lane/ bugis
Replies: 6
Views: 4445

across from the Ibis Hotel near Ben Coolen is a nice hostel, its like 5-8 minutes walkt to bugis.
by jolonicc
Sat, 23 May 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: ALLERGY!!
Replies: 8
Views: 3965

before they start pumping your kid of weird meds as I was done as a child. Check their diet, cut out sugars..any type of "sweet" ie any sugared drinks, sodas, candies, cereals...anything like with alot of processed sugars. milk, any type of cow milk basically, get good quality soy milk or if you can...
by jolonicc
Sat, 23 May 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: Heading to Singapore
Replies: 18
Views: 10306

We had two agents. One showed us alot of dirty horrible places and one nice one and thats the trick. they show you over budget, unsuitable and a nice one and you OMG this is so much better. i best take this last one. The other guy showed us 5 good, clean and we could of taken any of the 5. But we s...
by jolonicc
Sat, 23 May 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Parenting, Family & Schools
Topic: My girl is 19 months, should i send her to nursery?
Replies: 7
Views: 4351

keep her home. kids like to be with mama.
by jolonicc
Thu, 21 May 2009 4:02 am
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Gold Bond Medicated Powder
Replies: 7
Views: 6515

Prickly heat powder sounds like it will do the trick. who carries it? i start at bugis and end up in toa payoh. anyone near there carry it?
by jolonicc
Wed, 20 May 2009 4:19 am
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Gold Bond Medicated Powder
Replies: 7
Views: 6515

Gold Bond Medicated Powder

I am looking for this product here and I am not able to find it. Does anyone know of a competitor to this product? I have "tried" to explain what this product is used for to a few girls at Fair Price and Guardian without much luck. Talc powder would be good enough also until I can get some care pack...
by jolonicc
Sun, 17 May 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: Dogs held overnight in the airport before lockup
Replies: 1
Views: 2306

Dogs held overnight in the airport before lockup

The only flight available to our pet mover is the flight arriving at 115am in the morning from LAX, this means that the Quarantine place is not open. Has anyone got any ideas about the condition of the holding area the dogs are put into before movement to Quarantine? I have 2 Pembroke Welsh Corgis, ...
by jolonicc
Tue, 12 May 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: elusive 6-month contracts & other issues
Replies: 8
Views: 4822

i see tons of month to month and short term housing offerings on here.

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