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Sammie1986

17-12-2009, 11:28

We have been living in Leichhardt for 2 mths now and I am feeling quite lost. I need some ADULT company. I have 2 boys aged 4yrs and 11wks and altough I love them to bits and they keep me on my toes, I am so bored. If there is anyone out there in Ipswich area PLEASE SAVE ME!!! :p

Miss_N

17-12-2009, 11:31

I'm moving to Ipswich in the new year! I don't have any of my own kiddies yet - I'm a teacher that stubbled across the hub and got addicted! :o:D

But I won't know anyone and would love to meet up! :yes:

Sammie1986

17-12-2009, 11:34

Will you be teaching out here?? If so which school??

Miss_N

17-12-2009, 11:41

I will be working at West Moreton Anglican College! :D

florence

17-12-2009, 11:47

Hi there I am near Ipswich :wave:
Miss N I thought you got a nannying job?
I have a 10 (almost 11) month old DD and a second bub on the way due in April.
I would love to meet up.
:)

Miss_N

17-12-2009, 11:50

Hi there I am near Ipswich :wave:
Miss N I thought you got a nannying job?
I have a 10 (almost 11) month old DD and a second bub on the way due in April.
I would love to meet up.
:)

I did get a Nanny job! :yes: But it was only for the holiday period while I was looking for something more permanent! :)

This job came completely out of the blue! I applied thinking I wouldnt even be considered (as NO private schools have considered me before) and then I was shocked when I got an interview and even MORE shocked when they offered me the job!

We are looking at a place to rent in Brassall...is that a nice suburb???

florence

17-12-2009, 11:57

Woo hoo congrats! :yelclap:
It looks like a nice suburb (I take DD to music lessons there) but I don't know alot about it.
You would be very close to most things though.

Miss_N

17-12-2009, 11:59

Woo hoo congrats! :yelclap:
It looks like a nice suburb (I take DD to music lessons there) but I don't know alot about it.
You would be very close to most things though.

Thanks! We LOVE the place we have found so are hoping we get it! :yes:

Sammie1986

17-12-2009, 12:00

Hi there I am near Ipswich :wave:
Miss N I thought you got a nannying job?
I have a 10 (almost 11) month old DD and a second bub on the way due in April.
I would love to meet up.
:)
that would be great, what suburb are you in??

florence

17-12-2009, 12:23

I am in Rosewood, near Amberley.
Good luck with the house Miss N....let me know how you go!!

Sammie1986

17-12-2009, 14:45

I am in Rosewood, near Amberley.
Good luck with the house Miss N....let me know how you go!!
Thats just on the other side of the Air base from us.
Miss N, Good luck with the house hunting. I hope you get the one you want. I always believed Ipswich was a crap place from what I had heard but now I live here I love it....apart from being lonely. :yes:

Miss_N

17-12-2009, 15:34

I am in Rosewood, near Amberley.
Good luck with the house Miss N....let me know how you go!!

Thanks Florence! I sure will! We have booked the truck hire so we better get the unit! :laughing:

Might go look at places in Rosewood too! I am really not sure about which suburbs to avoid! Any tips?

Thats just on the other side of the Air base from us.
Miss N, Good luck with the house hunting. I hope you get the one you want. I always believed Ipswich was a crap place from what I had heard but now I live here I love it....apart from being lonely. :yes:

Thats great to hear Sammie! I must admit we never thought we would be moving to Ipswich but I got offered a great job and Ipswich is only a 20min drive from DF's work so its perfect for us! :D

Sammie1986

17-12-2009, 16:03

Thanks Florence! I sure will! We have booked the truck hire so we better get the unit! :laughing:

Might go look at places in Rosewood too! I am really not sure about which suburbs to avoid! Any tips?

Thats great to hear Sammie! I must admit we never thought we would be moving to Ipswich but I got offered a great job and Ipswich is only a 20min drive from DF's work so its perfect for us! :D
Im really glad we are in a nice area because we bought the house which means we will be here for a fair few years. lol
when we were house hunting, we looked in a few suburbs in Ipswich and Leichhardt seemed to be one of the good ones. The best idea is to go for a drive through some of the area in the times it would be the busiest, being xmas holidays now would be a good time to go.
I am thinking about starting a bit of a mums social group. Im thinking the Queens park would be a great place to take the kids where we can have coffee and they can play. The problem is not knowing anyone to do that with. lol.

florence

17-12-2009, 16:05

Sammie there is an Ipswich thread floating around somewhere....not sure if they met or meet regularly but I do know a meeting in Queens park was mentioned somewhere.
Miss N I am more rural than Ipswich and am about 25 minutes from there....Rosewood is quite a small town...population is about 6000.
We love it here though :goodvibes:

naget

17-12-2009, 16:39

qldmummy

17-12-2009, 17:07

I'm a localish girl too but on the other side of Ipswich. We are at Redbank Plains.

I have a 2yo and 4 mo, both boys. I would love to meet up.

Sammie1986

17-12-2009, 17:10

woo hoo, that makes 4 mummas and a teacher and we all seem to be 23. lol. Florence how old are you??

noddy

17-12-2009, 21:29

i live near ipswich as well at redbank plains. Would love a catch up for a chat

Miss_N

17-12-2009, 21:56

Hey Guys,

I'm REALLY REALLY close to all of you guys. We've just moved back to Walloon! So Florence... you're only like a 5 min drive from me! Have you lived in Rosewood a long time??

Amy! I can't believe you got to WMAC! (that's where i went to highschool and my 12 yr old cousin still goes there)... That's awesome... congrats! Last time i was talking to you, you were deciding whether or not to leave your ed qld job. What class did you get?? Brassall's nice. There's a bit of a dodgy part near the shopping centre but it's not too bad.

I've always lived in ipswich (except for a teaching stint out in central qld) so I know most areas around here. So... I'm always up for new friends! I'd be up for a meet :-) :smiliedance:

Oooh! That is SO exciting that your in Ipswich! :D Did you get a transfer back in?

Do have FB? I'll PM you my name and email and if you add me I'll tell you all about the job on there! But I am VERY excited to be starting with WestMAC!!! :yes:

woo hoo, that makes 4 mummas and a teacher and we all seem to be 23. lol. Florence how old are you??

:smiliedance:YAY!!! I am SO looking forward to meeting people my age!!! :D

Miss_N

17-12-2009, 22:22

Tvsmilely - I found you on FB and added you! :D

florence

18-12-2009, 05:50

Hey Guys,

I'm REALLY REALLY close to all of you guys. We've just moved back to Walloon! So Florence... you're only like a 5 min drive from me! Have you lived in Rosewood a long time??

Amy! I can't believe you got to WMAC! (that's where i went to highschool and my 12 yr old cousin still goes there)... That's awesome... congrats! Last time i was talking to you, you were deciding whether or not to leave your ed qld job. What class did you get?? Brassall's nice. There's a bit of a dodgy part near the shopping centre but it's not too bad.

I've always lived in ipswich (except for a teaching stint out in central qld) so I know most areas around here. So... I'm always up for new friends! I'd be up for a meet :-) :smiliedance:

Hi there. I haven't lived in Rosewood long....about 9 months but we love it here!!
When did you moved back? Had you lived in Walloon long previously?
Can't wait to meet all you ladies!

EDIT: I am 29.....nearly 30 (GULP) but it's debatable that I actually act my age! LOL.

Sammie1986

18-12-2009, 07:16

Hi there. I haven't lived in Rosewood long....about 9 months but we love it here!!
When did you moved back? Had you lived in Walloon long previously?
Can't wait to meet all you ladies!

EDIT: I am 29.....nearly 30 (GULP) but it's debatable that I actually act my age! LOL.
we will just say 23 then :p

What does everyone think of a meet up in the new year? New year + new friends.... I couldn't think of a better way to kick it off :D

oh and just thought I would ask first....is it ok if I add u all on here? and I was thinking of starting an 'Ipswich Mummy's' group on FB.

naget

18-12-2009, 07:32

Florence - I moved back in the middle of Nov! I grew up in walloon. Which is lovely... downside is that Walloon/Rosewood/Ipswich is so small everyone knows everyone! :-) Glad you like it here tho!

Amy - I got a transfer back to Ipswich... they haven't given me a school yet cuz I go off maternity leave next nov. So i'm doing Relief stuff (but still on permanent) till the end of 2010 and then I'll be appointed a school start of 2011! Yay! So exciting cuz we were worried that cuz I didn't do 3 yrs out west, they wouldn't let me transfer! And yep... Gotcha on FB!

Sammie - Sounds like a plan to me...

florence

18-12-2009, 07:41

We tend to stick to ourselves out here. So that, coupled with being very new to the area, sees that we aren't 'known' or 'know' anyone LOL.
My neighbours have lived here forever and they are very well known and respected in the area. They are a wealth of knowledge....anytime I need to know something about anything in general or someone I just ask them :laughing:
Yes, I think saying that I am 23 works well for me....:laughing:
A meeting in the new year sounds great to me....not sure I am keen for Queens park though (part of the reason I didn't go to the Queens park meet up) but there are lots of other parks around and because we are scattered about, but still close in distance, maybe we could change the venue each time if all goes well the first time?

Sammie1986

18-12-2009, 08:12

A meeting in the new year sounds great to me....not sure I am keen for Queens park though (part of the reason I didn't go to the Queens park meet up) but there are lots of other parks around and because we are scattered about, but still close in distance, maybe we could change the venue each time if all goes well the first time?
:iagree: It gets to boring with the same thing everytime. There are so many parks around here. There is one 3 houses away from us, then another about 8 houses away then one in the next street over and a big one on the main st which is 10min walk away.:)

qldmummy

18-12-2009, 10:01

New year meet up sounds good to me and I am happy to join a group on Facebook, name is Sara Noendeng, feel free to add me.

Sammie1986

18-12-2009, 10:51

New year meet up sounds good to me and I am happy to join a group on Facebook, name is Sara Noendeng, feel free to add me.
I added you to my FB friends but u need to accept so i can add you to the group.
anyone who wants to join.....
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=233434832782

florence

18-12-2009, 11:31

I added you to my FB friends but u need to accept so i can add you to the group.
anyone who wants to join.....
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=233434832782

I requested to join :yelclap:

qldmummy

18-12-2009, 12:12

Just accepted your friend invite and requested to join the group.

Sammie1986

18-12-2009, 12:21

requests accepted :yelclap:
Feel free to add me as a friend if you like

shirls84

18-12-2009, 14:54

We are looking at a place to rent in Brassall...is that a nice suburb???

Yes it is, but then I might be bias as we live in Brassall.

I'd be up for a meet up too, I have two girls oldest is 2 and the youngest 9 months.

RubyRedToes

18-12-2009, 15:51

Sammie1986

18-12-2009, 16:00

I requested to join the FB group too :)
My name's Sandra...DS is 22 months and DD is due today :laughing: I'm 21 and also part of a local Ipswich young parents playgroup if any of you are interested :)

We live in North Booval!
Awww. any sign of labour yet or is she to comfortable in there?? DS1 was born on his due date but DS2 made me wait an extra 5 days. It was the longest 5 days of my life. I tried everything to bring him on but he wasn't budging. lol

Miss_N

18-12-2009, 18:08

Amy - I got a transfer back to Ipswich... they haven't given me a school yet cuz I go off maternity leave next nov. So i'm doing Relief stuff (but still on permanent) till the end of 2010 and then I'll be appointed a school start of 2011! Yay! So exciting cuz we were worried that cuz I didn't do 3 yrs out west, they wouldn't let me transfer! And yep... Gotcha on FB!

That is SO good! I'm really happy for you! I have heard that leave is still counted towards your country service so maybe thats why you got your transfer as at the beginning of 2011 you would of technically done your 3 years!

I was on a 12 month contract and at the end of the day they chose to give next years contract to someone else...but thats a WHOLE other story that I am happy to share - just not on here! :)

So I felt really disheartened after giving up SO much of my personal life to ensure my career was going somewhere and after all that I felt like I was left with nothing! I applied for the WMAC job along with TONNES of others at private schools and didnt think I would even get a look in! I was SOOOOO happy when they offered me the job at WMAC!!! I feel like its a foot in the door so to speak! :yes:

We tend to stick to ourselves out here. So that, coupled with being very new to the area, sees that we aren't 'known' or 'know' anyone LOL.
My neighbours have lived here forever and they are very well known and respected in the area. They are a wealth of knowledge....anytime I need to know something about anything in general or someone I just ask them
Yes, I think saying that I am 23 works well for me....
A meeting in the new year sounds great to me....not sure I am keen for Queens park though (part of the reason I didn't go to the Queens park meet up) but there are lots of other parks around and because we are scattered about, but still close in distance, maybe we could change the venue each time if all goes well the first time?

Is the park somewhere to avoid? Genuinely curious as I know NOTHING about Ipswich! :D

Yes it is, but then I might be bias as we live in Brassall.

I'd be up for a meet up too, I have two girls oldest is 2 and the youngest 9 months.

Oooh! Good to hear! We went to look at the Unit today - only from the outside and LOVE it! Its VERY close to the shops which is handy!

I requested to join the FB group too
My name's Sandra...DS is 22 months and DD is due today I'm 21 and also part of a local Ipswich young parents playgroup if any of you are interested

We live in North Booval!

Hope your little bubba comes soon! :goodvibes:

P.S-I obviously can't join the Mummy group...:( but please feel free to add me on FB if you can find me! If not PM me and I will add you! :)

Sammie1986

18-12-2009, 18:45

Miss_N, its ok for you to join, It will be a great way for you to meet new people in the area aswell

naget

19-12-2009, 12:38

Is the park somewhere to avoid? Genuinely curious as I know NOTHING about Ipswich! :D

lol it's not that bad! but facilities are a bit of a dodge job IMO... also can be a local hang out for those with nothing better to do IYKWIM :rolleyes:

Ashton08 - hope bub comes soon and all goes well!

Sammie - I joined FB group too :yes:

Sammie1986

19-12-2009, 12:42

lol it's not that bad! but facilities are a bit of a dodge job IMO... also can be a local hang out for those with nothing better to do IYKWIM :rolleyes:

Ashton08 - hope bub comes soon and all goes well!

Sammie - I joined FB group too :yes:
We have only been there once and quite liked it, they have a nice restaurant there and the Nerima gardens are so beautiful we are considering it as a possible cerimony venue when we get married next year. I guess being a local you would have been there alot more though and seen alot more.

Crazyfamily

19-12-2009, 13:35

so is it ok for an oldie that lives in ipswich to join you girls????

Sammie1986

19-12-2009, 13:41

so is it ok for an oldie that lives in ipswich to join you girls????
Sure is.Im sure we are all non bias. my mumma is 43 and has 6 kids, youngest 2 being DS 5 and DD 2. Oldies are the best for advise :laughing:

Crazyfamily

19-12-2009, 13:54

well i am 37 and a single mum of 7 aged from 18 down to 7 months.

Sammie1986

19-12-2009, 13:58

dont you love big families. my mumma is also a single mum. oldest is 25 and youngest 2 and they share the same birthday:yes:

Crazyfamily

19-12-2009, 16:37

i love my big family. wouldnt change a thing. i also share my birthday with my 3 year old. i decided i wont have birthdays anymore so i will forever be 34 now.:laughing:

also on queenspark, i have never had an issue there other than it being such a huge space so very easy for a child to run if anyone has that kind of child. (like one of mine)

Sammie1986

19-12-2009, 23:47

My FIL also shares the same birthday as both of my sisters which is quite funny. There are alot of things about DF and I that are just so strangely similar....Like both our mothers names are Karen Maree.

naget

20-12-2009, 09:57

Sammie1986

20-12-2009, 18:58

Re queens Park... lol don't get me wrong... I go there ALL the time and I Love the chinese garden up the back! I just avoid the toilets in the actual park bit tho :o

Crazyfamily - What part of Ipswich are you from??
I'm a bit funny about public toilets aswell. when we went there I was still pregnant so
I used the loos at the reataurant. They were very clean :)

Crazyfamily

21-12-2009, 05:30

Re queens Park... lol don't get me wrong... I go there ALL the time and I Love the chinese garden up the back! I just avoid the toilets in the actual park bit tho :o

Crazyfamily - What part of Ipswich are you from??

i live in bundamba. right down the back behind the high school. most people dont even know there are houses down here.

Sammie1986

21-12-2009, 08:53

Hi there I would love to be included. I am also in the area. 1daughter 3 years old.
Hi. What suburb are you in? The more the merrier I say! :)

i live in bundamba. right down the back behind the high school. most people dont even know there are houses down here.
We were looking at a few house over there before we settled on ours. There was one behind the race course and another near the highschool and 2 others. I love what we settled with though :D

naget

21-12-2009, 09:34

i live in bundamba. right down the back behind the high school. most people dont even know there are houses down here.

I used to babysit for a family that lived that way. There's some really nice houses that way! We've got to move soon (hopefully within the next couple of weeks) and I'm not sure where we're gonna go :(

messymonkeys

21-12-2009, 20:34

Miss_N

21-12-2009, 21:08

I used to babysit for a family that lived that way. There's some really nice houses that way! We've got to move soon (hopefully within the next couple of weeks) and I'm not sure where we're gonna go :(

There are LOTS of nice brand new houses in Brassall! Very similar prices to units too! You should look there! :D;)

Sammie1986

21-12-2009, 21:08

Hi :flowerz:have recently moved to Ipswich have a boy of 2.5yrs and girl of 1yr would love to meet more people. We are currently renting in woodend , must be worse house on street....we moved from dubbo nswand only saw house over internet...have learnt my lesson. Look forward to hearing from anyone Terri:reindeer:
:wave: Hi Terri. Feel free to add the FB group if you are on there. The link is on page 2 I'm pretty sure.

I put a post on the FB page asking for suggestions on a location for a meet. We can possibly make a list and meet at a different place each week/fort/month if we want. what do you all think??

3blue&1pink

03-01-2010, 15:33

Sammie I am in the same burb as you :) Probably very close as well. We just moved back here 3 weeks ago. I have 3 boys 5,3,1 and one girl 7months.

Sammie1986

03-01-2010, 21:33

Sammie I am in the same burb as you :) Probably very close as well. We just moved back here 3 weeks ago. I have 3 boys 5,3,1 and one girl 7months.
Woo Hoo. Our kiddies may be going to the same kindy/school =]

3blue&1pink

05-01-2010, 16:21

Probably not, we have chosen a school that is about 20mins from home.

Have you noticed there are a few nice parks around this area?

Sammie1986

05-01-2010, 16:47

There sure are. There is one that meets the corner of our yard then another a few houses away, one in the next street over then the Leichhardt/One Mile park not far away and a few more in walking distance. I love it here. There is so much for a young family to do

3blue&1pink

07-01-2010, 08:01

Leichhardt/One Mile park is great, we took our boys up there for a play and they have great stuff even a flying fox. :)

Sammie1986

07-01-2010, 10:20

Yep, DS1 loves it there.

Wobbles

08-01-2010, 21:58

Hiya ladies, :wave:

Can i join in?
I live in Redbank Plains, and have a 2 and a half year old boy, and 13 weeks pregnant with number two.

xx

Sammie1986

11-01-2010, 11:24

Hiya ladies, :wave:

Can i join in?
I live in Redbank Plains, and have a 2 and a half year old boy, and 13 weeks pregnant with number two.

xx
Welcome aboard :)
Here is the FB group if you want to join....
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=233434832782 (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=233434832782)
.....although there hasnt been much action on there yet. :confused:

I want to look at a meet up in feb sometime so we need to figure out when and where so if any of you are interested start posting possible locations and times then we will work out something to suit everyone

naget

11-01-2010, 12:14

I'm free whenever and don't mind going where ever! Maybe the Leichhardt park... the one on the main road and any day and time is good for us.

AliyahsMum

11-01-2010, 17:10

Hey

I'm Arnia I'm 21 and live in Redbank Plains with my Hubby and my 3 yr old girl Aliyah. We're keen to meet up for coffee or playdates wenever. Always keen to meet new ppl. Moved about a yr ago from New Zealand. Look forward to meeting u ladies. How old are ur lil ones?

Sammie1986

11-01-2010, 19:06

naget

11-01-2010, 20:53

Zoe's 5 weeks!

hanem101

27-01-2010, 13:21

Hi

I would love to join you all.My Name is Leasa and Im a mum of 5 kids 3 girls 2 boys ages are 14,8,5,3,1 .I have been in Ippy now for nearly 2 yrs and really haven't made many friends would love to make some friends now I have 3 kids in school and one in Daycare I have some time .I live in North Ippy just moved from leichhardt as its closer to my girls school over here.@ of my kiddies are Special needs so one is at North Ippy as its small and one Just started today at Ippy special school.I have asked to join the facebook group as I go there more.

Cannot wait to hear from you all