Forum: Australia / Immigration, Visas & Citizenship
Sep 30th 2008, 11:43 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 541
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Forum: Australia / The Update Forum
Sep 30th 2008, 9:03 am
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,272
Re: My thoughts from a year in Perth
I second that. When I moved to the UK I struggled for a very long time to make friends. People seem to be very suspicious of strangers and I remember being shocked at the number of times you get...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Sep 30th 2008, 8:01 am
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Replies: 106
Views: 7,567
Re: Bring me my machine gun
1. He's still got plenty of sex appeal for a man his age and he is still in good shape.
2. The money.
3. Lifestyle.
4. The opportunities (Many girls go on to be actresses or models).
Besides all...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Sep 29th 2008, 8:14 am
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Replies: 106
Views: 7,567
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Forum: Australia / Immigration, Visas & Citizenship
Sep 26th 2008, 12:16 pm
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 79,528
Re: December 2007 Applicants
Thank you for the Westpac suggestion, I will look into it. Am I right in thinking you can only exchange your drivers licence for an Aussie one one you are there?
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Forum: Australia / Immigration, Visas & Citizenship
Sep 26th 2008, 12:14 pm
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 79,528
Re: December 2007 Applicants
We've decided to get rid of all our furniture and only take a few things that are of sentimental value and some of the kids toys and things. We've been quoted £290 for a couple of boxes which they...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Sep 25th 2008, 4:38 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Re: TB Test for UK
No, he is on a settlement visa so he shouldn't need to. He could just take his certificate and x-rays with him to be on the safe side, they will still be valid. It's mostly people of working...
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Forum: Australia / Immigration, Visas & Citizenship
Sep 25th 2008, 1:47 pm
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 79,528
Re: December 2007 Applicants
Hi,
I've been reading back and am so pleased for everyone that has their visa's already. We applied for our 175 visa on the 14th December and received it on the 13th of August. Really chuffed! We...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Sep 25th 2008, 1:04 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Re: TB Test for UK
I know it's a very late answer, but just in case it is needed by someone else...
If you are coming to the UK for a period longer than 1 year (So visa holders really) then you are required to have...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Sep 25th 2008, 12:52 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,740
Re: How do you greet in Cape Town ?
PMSL!! I am so glad I never missed this thread while trying to catch up.
I definitely agree with that, although we do have the odd close friends who give a hug or a kiss on the cheek.
On our...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Sep 25th 2008, 9:24 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,610
Re: Anywhere good in Africa?
Thanks for the link. I have just read through their entire experience and must say it was captivating as I couldn't stop once I had started. :thumbsup:
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Forum: Australia / Immigration, Visas & Citizenship
Sep 25th 2008, 9:20 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 406
Re: agents- recommendations
Hi Nadine, We've just gotten our visa through GoMatilda after a recommendation on here from someone else. Our agent was friendly and quick to answer any questions we had and give advice. We applied...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Sep 25th 2008, 8:04 am
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Replies: 106
Views: 7,567
Re: Bring me my machine gun
Oooh, you been checking up on me. :p (Only teasing)
We are only leaving for SA in November and will then spend 3 months there. That's part of the reason I've been checking up on things, if there...
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Forum: Australia / Immigration, Visas & Citizenship
Sep 24th 2008, 12:16 pm
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,896
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Forum: Australia / Immigration, Visas & Citizenship
Sep 24th 2008, 12:15 pm
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,896
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Sep 24th 2008, 11:39 am
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Replies: 106
Views: 7,567
Re: Bring me my machine gun
Hi Guys, long time no see/speak/read. I hope everyone is still well.
I've been reading iafrica religiously for the last two weeks and was quick shocked to read about the resigning of all the...
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Forum: Australia / Immigration, Visas & Citizenship
Sep 24th 2008, 11:31 am
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,896
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Forum: Australia / Immigration, Visas & Citizenship
Sep 22nd 2008, 2:57 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,873
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Forum: Australia / Immigration, Visas & Citizenship
Sep 22nd 2008, 2:35 pm
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,896
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Nov 20th 2007, 8:31 pm
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Replies: 101
Views: 4,723
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Nov 20th 2007, 8:30 pm
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Replies: 101
Views: 4,723
Re: success stories
I was back in February for 3 weeks and we were going to look into jobs, houses, schools etc. while we were there as I've always said I'd like to go back. I'm most definitely not a negative person,...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Nov 20th 2007, 12:50 pm
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,546
Re: Another stab in the heart for SA academia
Ah, I too remember that phase. Boy was I in for a rude awakening when we were last back on holiday.
Scary thought, but I must admit that I've heard all the Rhodesians I know chatting and they're...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Nov 20th 2007, 12:44 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,260
Re: Favorite S.A. food
All this talk has made me soooo hungry, man!
I had my birthday meal at Ocean Basket in February, while we were home visiting, and it was even better than I remembered. Best thing is that we paid...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Nov 20th 2007, 12:39 pm
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Replies: 43
Views: 889
Re: Bad time of the year
*Sigh* They grow so fast and the time seems to fly. Feels like just the other day we discussing trying for a baby and here we are with a three-year-old little girl and a little boy who's just...
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Forum: Rest of the World / Africa
Nov 20th 2007, 12:35 pm
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Replies: 43
Views: 889
Re: Bad time of the year
I too find this time of the year a bit sad. Sad that I can't be with my family and sad that they are missing out on seeing my children grow up. I've not been with my family for 6 Christmases now...
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