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ABCDiamond Dec 22nd 2011 12:56 am
ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
 
After two and a half decades, the person behind the ABCDiamond persona became an Australian Citizen on 21st December 2011.
  • The Citizenship test was taken on 28th November 2011.
  • The Citizenship Ceremony was held at 10:45 am on 21st December 2011.
  • The Australian Passport Application was lodged at 11:55 am on the same day.
  • The completed passport became ready for collection at 2.55 pm on the same day.

Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.

Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.

However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.

fish.01 Dec 22nd 2011 1:21 am
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Welcome aboard mate :starsmile: Hope that world record passport application isn't so you can now get the hell outta here :D

Pennines49 Dec 22nd 2011 4:27 am
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Congrats

quoll Dec 22nd 2011 4:33 am
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And at what point in that whirlwind process did you eat the vegemite sandwich which really confers citizenship?

I was also going to remark that now you can escape without having to worry just in case you ever decide to return LOL

Bernieboy Dec 22nd 2011 5:20 am
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:thumbup:

Vash the Stampede Dec 22nd 2011 7:38 am
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Congratulations!

:D

Wendy Dec 22nd 2011 7:46 am
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Congrats :thumbsup:

Alfresco Dec 22nd 2011 8:01 am
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Congrats ABC!

Nice to see you again. :thumbup:

fish.01 Dec 22nd 2011 8:25 am
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
 
Originally Posted by quoll (Post 9802555)
And at what point in that whirlwind process did you eat the vegemite sandwich which really confers citizenship?

I was also going to remark that now you can escape without having to worry just in case you ever decide to return LOL
I'm not a citizen then :o

Turban Explorer Dec 22nd 2011 8:39 am
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
 
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 9802113)
After two and a half decades, the person behind the ABCDiamond persona became an Australian Citizen on 21st December 2011.
  • The Citizenship test was taken on 28th November 2011.
  • The Citizenship Ceremony was held at 10:45 am on 21st December 2011.
  • The Australian Passport Application was lodged at 11:55 am on the same day.
  • The completed passport became ready for collection at 2.55 pm on the same day.

Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things
happening on the same day.

Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.

However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
25 years! Congratulations you certainly held out. How did they get you in the end?

quoll Dec 22nd 2011 9:28 am
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Originally Posted by fish.01 (Post 9802934)
I'm not a citizen then :o
You mean I could have got away without having to eat a vegemite sandwich? Now you tell me!!!!

Congratulations ABC, should have said that the first time!

In Exile Dec 22nd 2011 10:01 am
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congrats. :D

but after waiting 25 years, why was there the need to have the passport application pushed through in hours, after exerting some kind of status influence over the process, as opposed to just waiting the normal timeframe?

just curious.

LINZI Dec 22nd 2011 10:09 am
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Congrats :thumbup:

ABCDiamond Dec 22nd 2011 10:23 am
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To answer a few questions:

Statistically, the time it takes to renew a British passport and get a new RRV issued was longer, and I think more expensive, than that involved in getting Australian Citizenship and an Australian passport.

Consequently, and those who know me are either now smiling or groaning, it made sense to use the route I took.

The reason for the speed... I NEED A BLOODY HOLIDAY.... NOW !!!

The UK is NOT in my list of holiday options, as I don't have any clothes suitable for such a climate.

Fortunately no vegemite sandwich was needed...

Toe Dipper Dec 22nd 2011 10:41 am
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Well done!

One little fly in the ointment though, do you think the Aussies are ok accepting an Austrian passport? :rofl:

TD

Sherlock Holmes Dec 22nd 2011 10:49 am
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
 
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 9802113)
After two and a half decades, the person behind the ABCDiamond persona became an Australian Citizen on 21st December 2011.
  • The Citizenship test was taken on 28th November 2011.
  • The Citizenship Ceremony was held at 10:45 am on 21st December 2011.
  • The Australian Passport Application was lodged at 11:55 am on the same day.
  • The completed passport became ready for collection at 2.55 pm on the same day.

Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.

Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.

However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
And last time I looked at the polls, you were also the most missed poster!

Congrats on the Citz. :thumbsup:

DeadVim Dec 22nd 2011 11:25 am
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
 
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 9802113)
After two and a half decades, the person behind the ABCDiamond persona became an Australian Citizen on 21st December 2011.
  • The Citizenship test was taken on 28th November 2011.
  • The Citizenship Ceremony was held at 10:45 am on 21st December 2011.
  • The Australian Passport Application was lodged at 11:55 am on the same day.
  • The completed passport became ready for collection at 2.55 pm on the same day.

Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.

Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.

However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
Nice one, as you are not born in Oz you do realise it is impossible to become 100% Aussie though?

85% is the max, it's the law ;)

cresta57 Dec 22nd 2011 11:34 am
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That's taken you a while, well done.:thumbup:

LouiseR Dec 22nd 2011 11:42 am
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Congrats on being a fair dinkum citizen!! And enjoy your holiday :)

In Exile Dec 22nd 2011 12:01 pm
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Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 9803197)
Nice one, as you are not born in Oz you do realise it is impossible to become 100% Aussie though?

85% is the max, it's the law ;)
Incorrect.

theres a 90% allowance if you learn to talk through your nose

roaringmouse Dec 22nd 2011 12:32 pm
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Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 9803108)
Statistically, the time it takes to renew a British passport and get a new RRV issued was longer, and I think more expensive, than that involved in getting Australian Citizenship and an Australian passport.
That's better - there was nowhere near enough stats in your first post! Although a graph indicating this as well would be nice ;)

The_Griswolds Dec 22nd 2011 1:38 pm
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Congratulations, another one out of the pouch! http://www.gifs-paradise.com/animate...garoos-049.gif

iamthecreaturefromuranus Dec 22nd 2011 1:39 pm
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
 
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 9802113)
After two and a half decades, the person behind the ABCDiamond persona became an Australian Citizen on 21st December 2011.
  • The Citizenship test was taken on 28th November 2011.
  • The Citizenship Ceremony was held at 10:45 am on 21st December 2011.
  • The Australian Passport Application was lodged at 11:55 am on the same day.
  • The completed passport became ready for collection at 2.55 pm on the same day.

Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.

Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.

However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
I always thought you were a bit of a Stormtrooper on the quiet.

northernbird Dec 22nd 2011 1:42 pm
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Congrats ABC :)

DeadVim Dec 22nd 2011 1:44 pm
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Originally Posted by In Exile (Post 9803229)
Incorrect.

theres a 90% allowance if you learn to talk through your nose
Up to 95% if you talk from the other end. ;)

cresta57 Dec 22nd 2011 1:49 pm
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Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 9803320)
Up to 95% if you talk from the other end. ;)
I wrote that & deleted it after realising most people would say I did anyway;)

In Exile Dec 22nd 2011 1:57 pm
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
 
Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 9803320)
Up to 95% if you talk from the other end. ;)
add a pinch of racism and you could possibly get 98%.

now what about that hallowed mysterious 2%...it cant be birthright otherwise Russell Crowe et al wouldn't be called "Aussie" when required for the nation's anti-insecurity duty.

bcworld Dec 22nd 2011 2:01 pm
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Originally Posted by In Exile (Post 9803340)
now what about that hallowed mysterious 2%
http://thingsboganslike.files.wordpr.../01/sctatt.jpg

In Exile Dec 22nd 2011 2:13 pm
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Originally Posted by bcworld (Post 9803344)
OF COURSE!!!!!!
karma for you.

the fabled Austika.

actually if you can get the facial expression to match the guy in the photo you must surely be a true 101% aussie.

edit: it looks like although hes paid to have this done, he's about to punch the guy for doing it.

edit 2: and the tattoo guy isnt even looking at what he's doing. he's done that tattoo so many times its second nature

edit 3: i wish i could give you more karma, that picture is gold. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one is like a nasal version of war and peace.

moneypenny20 Dec 22nd 2011 2:37 pm
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Congrats E. Enjoy your holiday.:D

iamthecreaturefromuranus Dec 22nd 2011 2:40 pm
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Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 9803396)
Congrats E. Enjoy your holiday.:D
Sooo the ABCD was just to throw us off the scent of his real name, which is actually E. The :sneaky: bugger.

cresta57 Dec 22nd 2011 2:53 pm
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Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 9803398)
Sooo the ABCD was just to throw us off the scent of his real name, which is actually E. The :sneaky: bugger.
F G sake

Alfresco Dec 22nd 2011 4:00 pm
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I think ABC deserves a shower of Karma for that. :thumbup:

sonlymewalter Dec 22nd 2011 7:54 pm
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Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 9802113)
After two and a half decades, the person behind the ABCDiamond persona became an Australian Citizen on 21st December 2011.
  • The Citizenship test was taken on 28th November 2011.
  • The Citizenship Ceremony was held at 10:45 am on 21st December 2011.
  • The Australian Passport Application was lodged at 11:55 am on the same day.
  • The completed passport became ready for collection at 2.55 pm on the same day.

Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.

Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.

However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
Hey where ave you been:sneaky:

Lovely to see you back mate you've been missed;) and congrats to becoming a Citizen:thumbsup:

Great place to live innit so I guess you don't wanna go back then:D

lesleys Dec 22nd 2011 8:38 pm
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Wonders will never cease ;)

Enjoy the holiday.

renth Dec 23rd 2011 8:25 am
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Congratulations mate! About time too.

Sally Simpson Dec 23rd 2011 9:22 am
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Congrats on citizenship.
Have a great holiday & lovely to see you back, 65% of posters have missed you :D

ABCDiamond Dec 23rd 2011 11:53 am
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Originally Posted by Sally Simpson (Post 9804597)
Congrats on citizenship.
Have a great holiday & lovely to see you back, 65% of posters have missed you :D
Yes, but what weapons were they using......

That reminds me of my first Archery test. I couldn't see where the arrow landed... I didn't think to look in the bulls-eye section... The instructor did say concentrate, so I thought about my first wife......... :rofl:

Now I am thinking of the 303 practice, and then switching to the Stirling... accuracy wasn't quite as important with that one. ;)

ABCDiamond Dec 23rd 2011 11:56 am
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Originally Posted by sonlymewalter (Post 9803642)
Hey where ave you been:sneaky:

Lovely to see you back mate you've been missed;) and congrats to becoming a Citizen:thumbsup:

Great place to live innit so I guess you don't wanna go back then:D
You are right, the UK is not for me anymore. Nowhere is perfect, but, short of the Bahamas, this is pretty good here.

ABCDiamond Dec 23rd 2011 12:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Alfresco (Post 9803475)
I think ABC deserves a shower of Karma for that. :thumbup:
:rofl: Now what do I do with these 164,409 point(s)

Can I cash them in ?


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