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jsteventon · Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 191

Hi

Shorts and T-shirts are fine outside school- I can assure you that the principal that Celtica mentions is one-of-a-kind! I have never heard of any other principals discussing what is to be worn outside school...

Really made me laugh to think of men's toes being considered a taboo! This is not true at all - your husband will be just fine picking kids up with his flip-flops on! In fact,he will be one of the many parents who wear them!

Loose clothing is cooler - so your best bet for free-time wear would be loose fitting shorts and T-shirt (plus flip-flops!)

See you in August!

JS

Javaggall · Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 41 Location: Tees Valley, UK

Cheers for the info - husband delighted that flipflops ok! Had horrid image of shoes with socks and shorts!!!!!
See you mid-August!

Javaggall · Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 41 Location: Tees Valley, UK

Hi again - another question.

Have organised various electrical items and just a thought - 240volt but is it three-pin plugs or two pin?

Thanks
x

lacsap · Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 38 Location: South East Asia

Three pin, exactly the same as in the UK

gajackson1 · Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 210

backing up to a previous topic:

BOBBYSUE · Joined: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 100

a fair number of people swim in the sea and most are fine. But you should be aware that there are box jellyfish, stonefish, etc etc. Two Dutch children died a few years ago after a sting. I think it's no worse than going for a swim in rural Oz with no lifeguard present...probably you'll be fine, but there are risks. Shoes help vs stonefish and a stinger suit (a very light wetsuit) helps vs box jellyfish.

gajackson1 · Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 210

Are CfBT considered govt. employees, by any chance?

I mention this because I just joined the Civil Servants club in Mentiri as a Yayasan teacher/employee. There is a larger pool and a smaller kids pool.

In all honesty, the facilities in general are older/moderately run-down, but they are in the process of redoing the 2 weight rooms, and there are other facilities - squash courts, badminton, etc.

The reason why I mention it is that membership (for me) was/is just $10/month for full run of the facilities - and the facilities seem pretty underutilized.

Might well be worth it for the pool use alone, if you are in easy striking range.

Cheers!

Glen

roamingteacher · Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 106

Can anyone tell me if it's easy enough to have wardrobe favourites copied in Brunei? Or is it best to arrive with enough stuff for at least a year or so?

And what about shoes - is it possible to have these copied or repaired easily? I understand it's difficult to get larger sizes (I'm a UK 7), but are they more readily available in KL?

Thanks

gajackson1 · Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 210

tailors are EVERYWHERE, so that should be no real issue for you.

Unsure what you mean in the way of shoe repairs; I have had my cowboy boots re-heeled & soled here with no issues; cobblers also seem not uncommon.

I have larger feet, as well (11ish, US size), but have NOT tried shopping anywhere here for shoes. My last ones, hrmmmm, came from a HushPuppies store in Singapore? I would guess if you couldn't find the right ones in Brunei, and don't want to order online, then KK or Miri should have; KL or Manila or Sing would.

If i were to suggest anything along those lines, it would be to stock up on socks and/or undies, if you are particular about either. possibly a couple of different swimsuits, as well, depending on the style you like - remember, you can use them year-round here!

Cheers!

roamingteacher · Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 106

Thanks for that G. Living in Thailand I had the same problem getting work shoes that fitted, but I did get a pair made and just wondered if it was possible in Brunei. I think the best thing is just to bring some sturdy good quality shoes and get them reheeled as needed.

And cheers for the advice on the swimmers!

celtica · Joined: 29 Jun 2008 Posts: 137

As gajckson said, tailors are everywhere, as are material shops. The best for cotton/linen is a place called Hokko in Kiulap. Most other shops stock polyester. Pure silk ($14BND+ per metre) - place called Shhimco also in Kiulap behind Hua Ho.

Shoes 7UK shouldn't be too much of a problem. Hua Ho Department stores generally stock the larger sizes to a 9 I think. Mens sizes generally stop around 11/46. Maybe the odd 12. Bruneian women love shoes so there innumerable shoe shops with heelless fancy glittery things , all 'plastic fantastic' which look lovely on their delicate size 4 feet.

Quality (for leather) is not that good considering the price you pay . We buy ours at home to last the year.

The shoe repair is limited to that as far as I know. One man keeps saying he is going to start making them, but to date, nothing happening. New soles $10, smaller repairs $5.

harrybhoy · Joined: 01 Feb 2010 Posts: 4 Location: United Kingdom

Hi all, this is my 1st post on Dave's so apologies if I'm not doing this right. Anyways, I'm just looking for some info and advice re timescale of interviews and being notified if successful or not. My wife recently had an interview ( 6 days ago ) for a position in brunei as an ESL teacher, if she gets the job it'll be a June start which really doesn't give us a lot of time to get organised here re selling or renting the house and organising everything else that goes along with such a big move, how long does it take before you hear anything and what are the chances of success if she has reached the interview stage and what will be the next step after interview has taken place. Any info on this will be greatly appreciated so I can at least start arranging some things...Thanks....Harry