Canadians headed to Australia
Oct 5th 2009, 4:15 am
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Re: Canadians headed to Australia
I don't suppose the appeal is quite the same here though. In Canada it's great though as you can stay in the car when it's -30. Although I guess in Australia you could stay in the car with the air con on while it's +35-40 degrees.
Oct 5th 2009, 4:18 am
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So is it safe to say if the stars were all lined up that Brisbane would be a good starting point....
Oct 5th 2009, 4:20 am
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Sorry, we went a little off topic there. For some Brisbane is great for others Melbourne is better. Ya gotta go where you're going to be able to work.
Oct 5th 2009, 5:26 am
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I'll be sure to have iced cap for you in the summer too. 
High fat but ssssoooooo worth the 5000 calories and 87 g of fat.
That's exactly what I'm looking to do. Quick, basic, inexpensive ($1.50 for small) coffee and quick, basic, inexpensive muffins ($1.50) and bagels. I don't want to do the half caff double shot latte's with a dash of cinnamon; just coffee. You want that black or with cream? Sugar or no?
Where we've just moved is 1/2 way between the proposed Mitchell Fwy extension and the n/s train line extension. They're building a light industrial area not far from us so we're looking to put our place in there. I would think it would be popular with the commuters getting on the freeway as well as the tradies.
High fat but ssssoooooo worth the 5000 calories and 87 g of fat.That's exactly what I'm looking to do. Quick, basic, inexpensive ($1.50 for small) coffee and quick, basic, inexpensive muffins ($1.50) and bagels. I don't want to do the half caff double shot latte's with a dash of cinnamon; just coffee. You want that black or with cream? Sugar or no?
Where we've just moved is 1/2 way between the proposed Mitchell Fwy extension and the n/s train line extension. They're building a light industrial area not far from us so we're looking to put our place in there. I would think it would be popular with the commuters getting on the freeway as well as the tradies.
basically it was the only thing we bought there, anyway they no longer do it, reckon there was no demand for them
Oct 5th 2009, 5:31 am
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Maybe, although maybe it just didn't taste good? I have no idea.
Oct 5th 2009, 6:58 am
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I heard the "new" McDonald's coffee was pretty good. Never tried it though.
I still think a drive thru is great for those times when the kids are asleep in the car seats and you just want some caffeine...I wonder why they aren't as popular here as in Canada.
I still think a drive thru is great for those times when the kids are asleep in the car seats and you just want some caffeine...I wonder why they aren't as popular here as in Canada.
Oct 5th 2009, 7:25 am
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When meeting her extended family here and over there they seemed to confirm what she said...they ate a lot at chain restaurants (timmys, mexican etc) and seemed to expect the same here and were disappointed. They didn't seem to understand that we mostly went to individual restaurants/cafe's when going for a meal and they were constantly looking for chains. Of course it could have just been them
They also seemed way more into drip filter coffee (similar to USA) which is not a very popular way to get your coffee in Australia. Personally I would never drive through to get that sort of drip filter coffee...(if that's what your talking about?)....I would for standard coffee shop style coffee though
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Oct 5th 2009, 8:17 am
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When meeting her extended family here and over there they seemed to confirm what she said...they ate a lot at chain restaurants (timmys, mexican etc) and seemed to expect the same here and were disappointed. They didn't seem to understand that we mostly went to individual restaurants/cafe's when going for a meal and they were constantly looking for chains. Of course it could have just been them
Oct 5th 2009, 11:07 am
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If it's any help my Canadian SIL observed that fast food restaurants are better and way more popular in her part of Canada (Calgary) compared to individual restaurants/cafe's ruling in OZ.
When meeting her extended family here and over there they seemed to confirm what she said...they ate a lot at chain restaurants (timmys, mexican etc) and seemed to expect the same here and were disappointed. They didn't seem to understand that we mostly went to individual restaurants/cafe's when going for a meal and they were constantly looking for chains. Of course it could have just been them
They also seemed way more into drip filter coffee (similar to USA) which is not a very popular way to get your coffee in Australia. Personally I would never drive through to get that sort of drip filter coffee...(if that's what your talking about?)....I would for standard coffee shop style coffee though
When meeting her extended family here and over there they seemed to confirm what she said...they ate a lot at chain restaurants (timmys, mexican etc) and seemed to expect the same here and were disappointed. They didn't seem to understand that we mostly went to individual restaurants/cafe's when going for a meal and they were constantly looking for chains. Of course it could have just been them
They also seemed way more into drip filter coffee (similar to USA) which is not a very popular way to get your coffee in Australia. Personally I would never drive through to get that sort of drip filter coffee...(if that's what your talking about?)....I would for standard coffee shop style coffee though
As for the chain restaurant thing, if I'm out with friends (i.e. a dinner without kids) then I prefer a individual style restaurant or cafe. Chains are good for families generally because you know what kind of food to expect, many cater to families, and the prices are usually cheaper...a bonus with kids.
Oct 5th 2009, 11:41 am
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To each their own...the drip style is the most popular at home and what a lot of us are used to.
As for the chain restaurant thing, if I'm out with friends (i.e. a dinner without kids) then I prefer a individual style restaurant or cafe. Chains are good for families generally because you know what kind of food to expect, many cater to families, and the prices are usually cheaper...a bonus with kids.
As for the chain restaurant thing, if I'm out with friends (i.e. a dinner without kids) then I prefer a individual style restaurant or cafe. Chains are good for families generally because you know what kind of food to expect, many cater to families, and the prices are usually cheaper...a bonus with kids.
I mentioned it due to discussion querying whether cheap quick drip filter style coffee is/should be sold here.....I don't think it would go that well here. Could be wrong but I doubt it would work. Seems to work a treat in Canada though. Every kitchen bench has one I think people do use chains with kids here too....but luckily there are quite a few good restaurants that are child friendly so nice to use them as well. Surprisingly quite a few are not dearer then the chains when you add everything up. Some are even cheaper.
The only thing that kills me with some chains here is the noise. Sizzler is just so bloody noisy and everyone on your table is always getting up to get something so I find you barely talk until you have a coffee 5 minutes before leaving. I think even McDonalds is more sociable.
Oct 5th 2009, 5:07 pm
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Adjusting from -40c degrees to +40c degrees weather would'nt be easy.
Oct 6th 2009, 12:39 am
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Oct 6th 2009, 12:49 am
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Ok maybe time to switch the topic around to '
what do you'll miss about canada'. I know I'll miss my timmy's coffee
what do you'll miss about canada'. I know I'll miss my timmy's coffee
Oct 6th 2009, 1:28 am
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Take a read of www.immi.gov.au for visas. Particularly booklet 6, which is for state sponsored skilled visas.
I work in cardiology, so don't know what the demand for lab techs might be. I do know that I would like them to hire another secretary in our department, though.
I work in cardiology, so don't know what the demand for lab techs might be. I do know that I would like them to hire another secretary in our department, though.
So youwork in cardio eh? You don't know anyone who works in the labs?Or who knows someone who knows someone? Wht hospital is it? I wish there could be some techs that could answer some of my questions on these forums! Anyways, if you have any other info regarding these 2 subjects, please let me know.
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Oct 6th 2009, 1:44 am
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What I miss...longer shopping hours...I was explaining to the cashier at Woolies that my local Safeway back home was open until 10pm weeknights. She couldn't believe it. What else? Cheap car registration--back in Canada it was about $120 a year instead of the $400 here. Lack of redbacks (ha ha--just found our first one in the garage yesterday).
Food-wise...not much really...regular Cheerios for the kids (the ones here seem to have some sort of glaze on them). Frank's Red Hot Sauce--the local hot sauces here aren't the same. But there's enough positives here to make up for the cereal and hot sauce deficiencies. LOL.