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  • aussie12
    aussie12 Member Posts: 421
    edited January 2017

    I was nearly going to book today Chrissy !!! so that was lucky.

    Flight prices weren't too bad actually lol

    What is the facebook group called ?

    Carol

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited January 2017

    Aussie Girls!....lol.

  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 565
    edited January 2017

    Do we have a new date or location for the get together? It would be lovely to see those that can make it.


  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited January 2017

    Same date, 24th to 26th March in Canberra.

  • aussie12
    aussie12 Member Posts: 421
    edited January 2017

    Hi all

    I'll start looking for flights chrissy.

    Carol

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited January 2017

    Oh cool Carol!! So pleased you can make it!

  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 565
    edited January 2017

    Can't wait!!!!!!

  • aussie12
    aussie12 Member Posts: 421
    edited January 2017

    Hi all

    I'm thinking about going to Sydney for a few days before I go to Canberra, probably will go to Sydney on Sat 18th March then Canberra on the Wed 22. I'm just looking at flights and accomadation . Any recommendations of where to stay in Sydney? It's only me so don't need anything fancy.

    Carol

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited January 2017

    Jenn is the best one to ask about accomodation in Sydney as she lives there, Trish may also have a few ideas also. I'll ask the question for you Carol.

  • Trisha-Anne
    Trisha-Anne Member Posts: 1,661
    edited January 2017

    Grrr ... just typed a reply and it got lost!

    Carol it's been ages since I stayed in Sydney, but my brother and his wife did just recently and stayed at the Travelodge. Nothing fancy, but not too expensive either.

    I'm so looking forward to seeing you all again!

    I've been having a lot of sciatic pain lately, so finally went to have an MRI done. I have L5 and L4 bulging and compressing the nerve root in both as well as arthritis. No wonder I'm in pain. Have been going to aqua classes to keep moving and doing my own exercises in the pool. Will see the GP on Tuesday to see what's next.

    I'm still loving my job - lots of challenges, but my brain is back! Yay!

    Trish

    xoxo

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited January 2017

    I just checked and the two best options in booking.com right now look like the Grand Hotel or the Russell Hotel in the Rocks. When we stay in the city we tend to be staying for special occasions so aren't looking for cheap... sorry. Check out Grand Hotel Sydney on Booking! http://www.booking.com/Share-POwJz1

    Check out Russell Hotel In The Rocks on Booking! http://www.booking.com/Share-dnU1EE

    Carol, the above are posts from Jenn on the 'Aussie Girls' group on face book and Trish said to check out the Travel Lodge as well.

    If you PM me you full name and are on Facebook, I can friend you and then add you to that group as well.

    Love n hugs. Chrissy

  • aussie12
    aussie12 Member Posts: 421
    edited January 2017

    Hi all

    I will probably be booking the flights tomorrow so please let me know if it's been changed just in case.

    Carol

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited January 2017

    All good Carol, definitely 24th to 26th March in Canberra.

    Love n hugs. Chrissy

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited January 2017

    Hey Carol, got you request and accepted as well as adding you to the group. If you post anything there we will all see it. Don't forget that it is a private group so only members can see what is said there.

    Love n hugs. Chrissy

  • aussie12
    aussie12 Member Posts: 421
    edited January 2017

    I'm booking my flights now

  • aussie12
    aussie12 Member Posts: 421
    edited January 2017

    Hi all

    I've booked my flights so it's too late now to change the dates,lol.

    I'm leaving Perth the 18 March for Sydney then the 22 to Canberra then the 26 back to Perth.

    Chrissy let me know what hotel in Canberra and I will book in there earlier for the Wednesday.

    Looking forward to the holiday and finally meeting some of you on this forum.

    Carol

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited January 2017

    Carol, we use share serviced apartments which are expensive if you are on your own but the cost shared between keeps the cost down for us. You may find booking into a motel or such closer to the city centre more convenient for those couple of days prior to the get together.

    Trish is organizing the booking but I can't remember the name of the place. Check out the Aussie Girls page on Facebook as there is more information there.

    Can't wait to get to meet you as well.

    Love n hugs. Chrissy

  • aussie12
    aussie12 Member Posts: 421
    edited February 2017

    Hi all

    I have had my CT for my bowel cancer and have seen the Oncologist on Thursday. I've got the all clear which is great. I don't need to go back for another 4 months. I have my mammogram in April.

    Carol

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited February 2017

    Great news Carol!! Got to love those all clear results. Here's hoping the mammo comes back with good results as well.

    Love n hugs. Chrissy

  • Delvzy
    Delvzy Member Posts: 454
    edited February 2017

    great news Carol

  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited February 2017

    Carol..So happy to hear your wonderful news. !!!!

  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 565
    edited February 2017
    Carol, great news!!!!


    Today I got my 4 year BC all clear...phew! I also had a clear bone scan last week. I still have to have a blood test for para thyroid disease but I'm feeling happy with all the good vibes around😀















  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited February 2017

    Yay Tammy!! That's fabulous news!! Good luck on the parathyroid test........it seems to be something that is wuite common with BC.

    Can't wait for the end of March to roll around! Counting the days......lol.

    Love n hugs all. Chrissy

  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited February 2017

    Tammy ..Thats great news ..🙂

  • aussie12
    aussie12 Member Posts: 421
    edited February 2017

    Hi all

    Tammy that's great news, congrats.

    Thanks all for your good wishes.

    Chrissy I can't wait as well, just organizing my days in Sydney and Canberra. I have lots of things on my list to do and see.

    Carol

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited February 2017

    Carol, there's loads of things in both places! If you get a chance checkbout the Natiobal Gallery in Canberra. .....it's amazing.

    Been sewing like a mad thing! I've got two quilted quilt covers to complete before we leave for Canberra. I've almost got one top done.....ugh! So much to get done......lol!

    Love n hugs. Chrissy

  • Delvzy
    Delvzy Member Posts: 454
    edited February 2017

    Tammy great news

  • KarenAus
    KarenAus Member Posts: 66
    edited February 2017

    image

    Just thought I would show you what I got myself. I am calling it my survivor ring. With this and my reconsturction I am saying THE END.

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited February 2017

    Karen, your ring in really lovely! Congrats on getting through all your treatment and recon so now it's time to live life to the full with joy in every day.

    Love n hugs to you. Chrissy

  • Delvzy
    Delvzy Member Posts: 454
    edited February 2017

    yes enjoy your life Karen

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