..and this ends my duties with BE.
Sep 21st 2005, 8:26 am
#16
Crazy Cat Lady
Joined: Apr 2004
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Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
We'd heard you have found a lady 
Thanks for the update. Sounds like majority of life is looking good for you. Long may it last.
Thanks for the update. Sounds like majority of life is looking good for you. Long may it last.
Sep 21st 2005, 8:28 am
#17
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Joined: Jan 2004
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Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
Brilliant stuff, Leigh - am so pleased for you ! 
Anya.
Anya.
Sep 21st 2005, 8:37 am
#18
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Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
hi scutter
great to hear your getting on so well,keep us posted wont you
tracey
great to hear your getting on so well,keep us posted wont you
tracey
Sep 21st 2005, 8:41 am
#19
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 9,397
Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
Well done, and good luck for the future. I always thought the avatar was a bit .......well, creepy!
Sep 21st 2005, 1:01 pm
#20
da Bonehead
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Lion in da jungle
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Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
Scutter who 
He sounds a bit strange to me..........one of those cult leader types........already got a place out in "the country".
Good to hear from you Leigh and very pleased for you.
Keep it rocking mate
He sounds a bit strange to me..........one of those cult leader types........already got a place out in "the country".
Good to hear from you Leigh and very pleased for you.
Keep it rocking mate
Sep 21st 2005, 1:39 pm
#21
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12,063
Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
Originally Posted by scutterUK
High guys, gals and everyone else.
There’s a lot of people on here now who don’t know me, and a lot of people on here who’d probably just not remember, BUT I’ve been in Australia now for a full 12 months! So I thought it was time I let the people who care know I’m still alive, and those who don’t know me something else to read.
Well I landed here in Canberra on the 21st of Sept 2004, all on my lonesome with no family to stay with and just one friend to help out. I had no permanent work lined up but that friend said he’d be able to help there too… although as it turned out he didn’t pay me for the first 3 months of the work I did for him. Now I’m in a full time job working for someone else. The pay isn’t great mind you, but I’m working in my chosen field and everything is going well.
I bought a house 3 months back with a girl I met back in January and it’s all going well. We’re now settled in to our little place and have acquired 6 dogs in the process…. Not sure where they came from but oh well, they’re here now. The house is about 50kms outside of Canberra, in burra NSW, but it’s a world away. So peaceful and quiet it makes us both wonder why we hadn’t done this sooner (obviously for me I just wasn’t there to do it!). The stars at night are unbelievable! When I get the chance I’ll post some photos I took of the area, and you can all enjoy the views we see every morning. (sorry gloating over)
For those who know me, you’ll remember the beasty I used to ride around on, my pride and joy, my BMW R1150GS adventure. It was my only transport for the first 8 months of being here and it was ridden in all weathers. Well you’ll be sorry to hear the beasty has been let go and sold to another beemer nut to look after. The time came where I needed a car, the same time I got the house as it happened (typical eh?), so I’ve joined the 4 wheel cagers for a while… not for too long though. I’m currently saving hard to get back on 2 wheels.
So, if you’re back in the UK thinking it’ll never happen, then don’t worry. I was in the same position and now it seems link only 5 mins ago when I was handing my TRA assessment over to the post office in doncaster to start the ball rolling. Now I’m here, happy and content… well nearly anyway,.. ok nearly on a good day… but everyone has their down days.
My biggest driver for moving out here was that I felt my life in the UK wasn’t going anywhere and I felt like a change. I was in a job I didn’t really like, working for a company I didn’t really like, in a town I didn’t really like, living in a house … ok I liked the house but that’s another story…. And I was lonely, single and desparate. So I thought if I was going to change a job, or move house, or do something along those lines I might as well move to the other side of the world and start again in another country with new opportunities and experiences.
24 months later… and here I am…. Quite strange really when I think about it, but it’s been a giggle and the end result was what I was after. So you could say it was a success. I’m not saying that everyone will be as lucky as me, but it can happen. If you don’t try you don’t know what will happen eh?
As far as the locals go, don’t believe anything you read, the aussies are great. I’ve never felt so at home and everyone is friend and helpful… and positive, which took a while to get used to. Canberra is perfect for me, it’s so laid back at time yet so focused at other. Not living in the city now help with stress level but it keeps reminding me what a beautiful country I now live in… well apart from the dead roos on the roads but I can’t have everything.
So there ya go… life begins again!…. Well it will once I’ve got my bike back!!!!! (don’t tell tammy I said that though! Ok?)
Cheers guys, all the best and good luck to you all whether you know me or not.
Leigh
PS i still haven't found any salt and vinegar peanuts or a supplier of caffreys...
There’s a lot of people on here now who don’t know me, and a lot of people on here who’d probably just not remember, BUT I’ve been in Australia now for a full 12 months! So I thought it was time I let the people who care know I’m still alive, and those who don’t know me something else to read.
Well I landed here in Canberra on the 21st of Sept 2004, all on my lonesome with no family to stay with and just one friend to help out. I had no permanent work lined up but that friend said he’d be able to help there too… although as it turned out he didn’t pay me for the first 3 months of the work I did for him. Now I’m in a full time job working for someone else. The pay isn’t great mind you, but I’m working in my chosen field and everything is going well.
I bought a house 3 months back with a girl I met back in January and it’s all going well. We’re now settled in to our little place and have acquired 6 dogs in the process…. Not sure where they came from but oh well, they’re here now. The house is about 50kms outside of Canberra, in burra NSW, but it’s a world away. So peaceful and quiet it makes us both wonder why we hadn’t done this sooner (obviously for me I just wasn’t there to do it!). The stars at night are unbelievable! When I get the chance I’ll post some photos I took of the area, and you can all enjoy the views we see every morning.
(sorry gloating over)For those who know me, you’ll remember the beasty I used to ride around on, my pride and joy, my BMW R1150GS adventure. It was my only transport for the first 8 months of being here and it was ridden in all weathers. Well you’ll be sorry to hear the beasty has been let go and sold to another beemer nut to look after. The time came where I needed a car, the same time I got the house as it happened (typical eh?), so I’ve joined the 4 wheel cagers for a while… not for too long though.
I’m currently saving hard to get back on 2 wheels.So, if you’re back in the UK thinking it’ll never happen, then don’t worry. I was in the same position and now it seems link only 5 mins ago when I was handing my TRA assessment over to the post office in doncaster to start the ball rolling. Now I’m here, happy and content… well nearly anyway,.. ok nearly on a good day… but everyone has their down days.
My biggest driver for moving out here was that I felt my life in the UK wasn’t going anywhere and I felt like a change. I was in a job I didn’t really like, working for a company I didn’t really like, in a town I didn’t really like, living in a house … ok I liked the house but that’s another story…. And I was lonely, single and desparate. So I thought if I was going to change a job, or move house, or do something along those lines I might as well move to the other side of the world and start again in another country with new opportunities and experiences.
24 months later… and here I am…. Quite strange really when I think about it, but it’s been a giggle and the end result was what I was after. So you could say it was a success. I’m not saying that everyone will be as lucky as me, but it can happen. If you don’t try you don’t know what will happen eh?
As far as the locals go, don’t believe anything you read, the aussies are great. I’ve never felt so at home and everyone is friend and helpful… and positive, which took a while to get used to. Canberra is perfect for me, it’s so laid back at time yet so focused at other. Not living in the city now help with stress level but it keeps reminding me what a beautiful country I now live in… well apart from the dead roos on the roads but I can’t have everything.
So there ya go… life begins again!
…. Well it will once I’ve got my bike back!!!!! (don’t tell tammy I said that though! Ok?)Cheers guys, all the best and good luck to you all whether you know me or not.
Leigh
PS i still haven't found any salt and vinegar peanuts or a supplier of caffreys...
A bit different than sunny Donny eh? I used to go down the Arndale centre every sat when I was younger
Loads of luck in your adventures
Sep 21st 2005, 3:23 pm
#22
New South Welshie
Joined: Sep 2003
Location: Up in the Hills
Posts: 282
Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
Echo what everyone else has said.
I haven't been on here that long, but recently got my visa so hope to be on our way very soon. Glad to hear everything is going well for you; looking at Canberra ourselves so you never know, may be in touch.
Cheers
I haven't been on here that long, but recently got my visa so hope to be on our way very soon. Glad to hear everything is going well for you; looking at Canberra ourselves so you never know, may be in touch.
Cheers
Sep 21st 2005, 7:00 pm
#23
Living in the sun
Joined: Nov 2003
Location: Pacific Pines. Gold Coast
Posts: 316
Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
Originally Posted by scutterUK
High guys, gals and everyone else.
There’s a lot of people on here now who don’t know me, and a lot of people on here who’d probably just not remember, BUT I’ve been in Australia now for a full 12 months! So I thought it was time I let the people who care know I’m still alive, and those who don’t know me something else to read.
Well I landed here in Canberra on the 21st of Sept 2004, all on my lonesome with no family to stay with and just one friend to help out. I had no permanent work lined up but that friend said he’d be able to help there too… although as it turned out he didn’t pay me for the first 3 months of the work I did for him. Now I’m in a full time job working for someone else. The pay isn’t great mind you, but I’m working in my chosen field and everything is going well.
I bought a house 3 months back with a girl I met back in January and it’s all going well. We’re now settled in to our little place and have acquired 6 dogs in the process…. Not sure where they came from but oh well, they’re here now. The house is about 50kms outside of Canberra, in burra NSW, but it’s a world away. So peaceful and quiet it makes us both wonder why we hadn’t done this sooner (obviously for me I just wasn’t there to do it!). The stars at night are unbelievable! When I get the chance I’ll post some photos I took of the area, and you can all enjoy the views we see every morning. (sorry gloating over)
For those who know me, you’ll remember the beasty I used to ride around on, my pride and joy, my BMW R1150GS adventure. It was my only transport for the first 8 months of being here and it was ridden in all weathers. Well you’ll be sorry to hear the beasty has been let go and sold to another beemer nut to look after. The time came where I needed a car, the same time I got the house as it happened (typical eh?), so I’ve joined the 4 wheel cagers for a while… not for too long though. I’m currently saving hard to get back on 2 wheels.
So, if you’re back in the UK thinking it’ll never happen, then don’t worry. I was in the same position and now it seems link only 5 mins ago when I was handing my TRA assessment over to the post office in doncaster to start the ball rolling. Now I’m here, happy and content… well nearly anyway,.. ok nearly on a good day… but everyone has their down days.
My biggest driver for moving out here was that I felt my life in the UK wasn’t going anywhere and I felt like a change. I was in a job I didn’t really like, working for a company I didn’t really like, in a town I didn’t really like, living in a house … ok I liked the house but that’s another story…. And I was lonely, single and desparate. So I thought if I was going to change a job, or move house, or do something along those lines I might as well move to the other side of the world and start again in another country with new opportunities and experiences.
24 months later… and here I am…. Quite strange really when I think about it, but it’s been a giggle and the end result was what I was after. So you could say it was a success. I’m not saying that everyone will be as lucky as me, but it can happen. If you don’t try you don’t know what will happen eh?
As far as the locals go, don’t believe anything you read, the aussies are great. I’ve never felt so at home and everyone is friend and helpful… and positive, which took a while to get used to. Canberra is perfect for me, it’s so laid back at time yet so focused at other. Not living in the city now help with stress level but it keeps reminding me what a beautiful country I now live in… well apart from the dead roos on the roads but I can’t have everything.
So there ya go… life begins again!…. Well it will once I’ve got my bike back!!!!! (don’t tell tammy I said that though! Ok?)
Cheers guys, all the best and good luck to you all whether you know me or not.
Leigh
PS i still haven't found any salt and vinegar peanuts or a supplier of caffreys...
There’s a lot of people on here now who don’t know me, and a lot of people on here who’d probably just not remember, BUT I’ve been in Australia now for a full 12 months! So I thought it was time I let the people who care know I’m still alive, and those who don’t know me something else to read.
Well I landed here in Canberra on the 21st of Sept 2004, all on my lonesome with no family to stay with and just one friend to help out. I had no permanent work lined up but that friend said he’d be able to help there too… although as it turned out he didn’t pay me for the first 3 months of the work I did for him. Now I’m in a full time job working for someone else. The pay isn’t great mind you, but I’m working in my chosen field and everything is going well.
I bought a house 3 months back with a girl I met back in January and it’s all going well. We’re now settled in to our little place and have acquired 6 dogs in the process…. Not sure where they came from but oh well, they’re here now. The house is about 50kms outside of Canberra, in burra NSW, but it’s a world away. So peaceful and quiet it makes us both wonder why we hadn’t done this sooner (obviously for me I just wasn’t there to do it!). The stars at night are unbelievable! When I get the chance I’ll post some photos I took of the area, and you can all enjoy the views we see every morning.
(sorry gloating over)For those who know me, you’ll remember the beasty I used to ride around on, my pride and joy, my BMW R1150GS adventure. It was my only transport for the first 8 months of being here and it was ridden in all weathers. Well you’ll be sorry to hear the beasty has been let go and sold to another beemer nut to look after. The time came where I needed a car, the same time I got the house as it happened (typical eh?), so I’ve joined the 4 wheel cagers for a while… not for too long though.
I’m currently saving hard to get back on 2 wheels.So, if you’re back in the UK thinking it’ll never happen, then don’t worry. I was in the same position and now it seems link only 5 mins ago when I was handing my TRA assessment over to the post office in doncaster to start the ball rolling. Now I’m here, happy and content… well nearly anyway,.. ok nearly on a good day… but everyone has their down days.
My biggest driver for moving out here was that I felt my life in the UK wasn’t going anywhere and I felt like a change. I was in a job I didn’t really like, working for a company I didn’t really like, in a town I didn’t really like, living in a house … ok I liked the house but that’s another story…. And I was lonely, single and desparate. So I thought if I was going to change a job, or move house, or do something along those lines I might as well move to the other side of the world and start again in another country with new opportunities and experiences.
24 months later… and here I am…. Quite strange really when I think about it, but it’s been a giggle and the end result was what I was after. So you could say it was a success. I’m not saying that everyone will be as lucky as me, but it can happen. If you don’t try you don’t know what will happen eh?
As far as the locals go, don’t believe anything you read, the aussies are great. I’ve never felt so at home and everyone is friend and helpful… and positive, which took a while to get used to. Canberra is perfect for me, it’s so laid back at time yet so focused at other. Not living in the city now help with stress level but it keeps reminding me what a beautiful country I now live in… well apart from the dead roos on the roads but I can’t have everything.
So there ya go… life begins again!
…. Well it will once I’ve got my bike back!!!!! (don’t tell tammy I said that though! Ok?)Cheers guys, all the best and good luck to you all whether you know me or not.
Leigh
PS i still haven't found any salt and vinegar peanuts or a supplier of caffreys...
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Sep 21st 2005, 7:19 pm
#24
no longer searching
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 2,030
Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
Originally Posted by possoms
A bit different than sunny Donny eh? I used to go down the Arndale centre every sat when I was younger
Nice to hear from you Leigh and life is looking great (and without the need for rose coloured specs). Still sitting with mouth open that it is a year already - how much changes in that time.
Sep 21st 2005, 8:14 pm
#25
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 8,147
Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
At last!!!
Was seriously worried one of those doggies of yours had dragged you into a hole and tammy couldnt find you........house??? *cough*splutter*......come again????
nice to hear from you again.....thought you werent talking to us!!!
sue xxxx
Was seriously worried one of those doggies of yours had dragged you into a hole and tammy couldnt find you........house??? *cough*splutter*......come again????
nice to hear from you again.....thought you werent talking to us!!!
sue xxxx
Sep 21st 2005, 10:28 pm
#26
Master of verbal pish©
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 22,198
Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
great stuff scutter i love to read threads that start off like this. and to think u were thinking of moving to sydney not too long ago. im glad u didnt. everything it working so well for ya mate. keep it up !!!!!
i love to read threads that start off like this. and to think u were thinking of moving to sydney not too long ago. im glad u didnt. everything it working so well for ya mate. keep it up !!!!!
Originally Posted by scutterUK
High guys, gals and everyone else.
There’s a lot of people on here now who don’t know me, and a lot of people on here who’d probably just not remember, BUT I’ve been in Australia now for a full 12 months! So I thought it was time I let the people who care know I’m still alive, and those who don’t know me something else to read.
Well I landed here in Canberra on the 21st of Sept 2004, all on my lonesome with no family to stay with and just one friend to help out. I had no permanent work lined up but that friend said he’d be able to help there too… although as it turned out he didn’t pay me for the first 3 months of the work I did for him. Now I’m in a full time job working for someone else. The pay isn’t great mind you, but I’m working in my chosen field and everything is going well.
I bought a house 3 months back with a girl I met back in January and it’s all going well. We’re now settled in to our little place and have acquired 6 dogs in the process…. Not sure where they came from but oh well, they’re here now. The house is about 50kms outside of Canberra, in burra NSW, but it’s a world away. So peaceful and quiet it makes us both wonder why we hadn’t done this sooner (obviously for me I just wasn’t there to do it!). The stars at night are unbelievable! When I get the chance I’ll post some photos I took of the area, and you can all enjoy the views we see every morning. (sorry gloating over)
For those who know me, you’ll remember the beasty I used to ride around on, my pride and joy, my BMW R1150GS adventure. It was my only transport for the first 8 months of being here and it was ridden in all weathers. Well you’ll be sorry to hear the beasty has been let go and sold to another beemer nut to look after. The time came where I needed a car, the same time I got the house as it happened (typical eh?), so I’ve joined the 4 wheel cagers for a while… not for too long though. I’m currently saving hard to get back on 2 wheels.
So, if you’re back in the UK thinking it’ll never happen, then don’t worry. I was in the same position and now it seems link only 5 mins ago when I was handing my TRA assessment over to the post office in doncaster to start the ball rolling. Now I’m here, happy and content… well nearly anyway,.. ok nearly on a good day… but everyone has their down days.
My biggest driver for moving out here was that I felt my life in the UK wasn’t going anywhere and I felt like a change. I was in a job I didn’t really like, working for a company I didn’t really like, in a town I didn’t really like, living in a house … ok I liked the house but that’s another story…. And I was lonely, single and desparate. So I thought if I was going to change a job, or move house, or do something along those lines I might as well move to the other side of the world and start again in another country with new opportunities and experiences.
24 months later… and here I am…. Quite strange really when I think about it, but it’s been a giggle and the end result was what I was after. So you could say it was a success. I’m not saying that everyone will be as lucky as me, but it can happen. If you don’t try you don’t know what will happen eh?
As far as the locals go, don’t believe anything you read, the aussies are great. I’ve never felt so at home and everyone is friend and helpful… and positive, which took a while to get used to. Canberra is perfect for me, it’s so laid back at time yet so focused at other. Not living in the city now help with stress level but it keeps reminding me what a beautiful country I now live in… well apart from the dead roos on the roads but I can’t have everything.
So there ya go… life begins again!…. Well it will once I’ve got my bike back!!!!! (don’t tell tammy I said that though! Ok?)
Cheers guys, all the best and good luck to you all whether you know me or not.
Leigh
PS i still haven't found any salt and vinegar peanuts or a supplier of caffreys...
There’s a lot of people on here now who don’t know me, and a lot of people on here who’d probably just not remember, BUT I’ve been in Australia now for a full 12 months! So I thought it was time I let the people who care know I’m still alive, and those who don’t know me something else to read.
Well I landed here in Canberra on the 21st of Sept 2004, all on my lonesome with no family to stay with and just one friend to help out. I had no permanent work lined up but that friend said he’d be able to help there too… although as it turned out he didn’t pay me for the first 3 months of the work I did for him. Now I’m in a full time job working for someone else. The pay isn’t great mind you, but I’m working in my chosen field and everything is going well.
I bought a house 3 months back with a girl I met back in January and it’s all going well. We’re now settled in to our little place and have acquired 6 dogs in the process…. Not sure where they came from but oh well, they’re here now. The house is about 50kms outside of Canberra, in burra NSW, but it’s a world away. So peaceful and quiet it makes us both wonder why we hadn’t done this sooner (obviously for me I just wasn’t there to do it!). The stars at night are unbelievable! When I get the chance I’ll post some photos I took of the area, and you can all enjoy the views we see every morning.
(sorry gloating over)For those who know me, you’ll remember the beasty I used to ride around on, my pride and joy, my BMW R1150GS adventure. It was my only transport for the first 8 months of being here and it was ridden in all weathers. Well you’ll be sorry to hear the beasty has been let go and sold to another beemer nut to look after. The time came where I needed a car, the same time I got the house as it happened (typical eh?), so I’ve joined the 4 wheel cagers for a while… not for too long though.
I’m currently saving hard to get back on 2 wheels.So, if you’re back in the UK thinking it’ll never happen, then don’t worry. I was in the same position and now it seems link only 5 mins ago when I was handing my TRA assessment over to the post office in doncaster to start the ball rolling. Now I’m here, happy and content… well nearly anyway,.. ok nearly on a good day… but everyone has their down days.
My biggest driver for moving out here was that I felt my life in the UK wasn’t going anywhere and I felt like a change. I was in a job I didn’t really like, working for a company I didn’t really like, in a town I didn’t really like, living in a house … ok I liked the house but that’s another story…. And I was lonely, single and desparate. So I thought if I was going to change a job, or move house, or do something along those lines I might as well move to the other side of the world and start again in another country with new opportunities and experiences.
24 months later… and here I am…. Quite strange really when I think about it, but it’s been a giggle and the end result was what I was after. So you could say it was a success. I’m not saying that everyone will be as lucky as me, but it can happen. If you don’t try you don’t know what will happen eh?
As far as the locals go, don’t believe anything you read, the aussies are great. I’ve never felt so at home and everyone is friend and helpful… and positive, which took a while to get used to. Canberra is perfect for me, it’s so laid back at time yet so focused at other. Not living in the city now help with stress level but it keeps reminding me what a beautiful country I now live in… well apart from the dead roos on the roads but I can’t have everything.
So there ya go… life begins again!
…. Well it will once I’ve got my bike back!!!!! (don’t tell tammy I said that though! Ok?)Cheers guys, all the best and good luck to you all whether you know me or not.
Leigh
PS i still haven't found any salt and vinegar peanuts or a supplier of caffreys...
Sep 22nd 2005, 12:39 am
#27
life begins again...
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Joined: Jul 2003
Location: doncaster..then scunny... now canberra.
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Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
cheers guys! i'm not sure what to say but thanks for the support and everything!
Sue,... shheee.. it's a house ok. although i know what you mean about the dogs, and god forbid if i loose my keys!
badge, if you ever read this... i've got a real 'ute at last... still growing the mullet though.
Wanderlust,... note quite got there yet, but i'm working on it. we've talked about getting engaged but we're in no hurry. we're still trying to catch up after buying the house. (i still need a bike though! desparately!)
Bix, one of the joys of being in the country,.. no neighbours to complain about the 'rocking'.
cheers all... when i get broadband out there i'll be back more often... bluddy dialups! blah!
Sue,... shheee.. it's a house ok.
although i know what you mean about the dogs, and god forbid if i loose my keys!badge, if you ever read this... i've got a real 'ute at last.
.. still growing the mullet though. Wanderlust,... note quite got there yet, but i'm working on it. we've talked about getting engaged but we're in no hurry. we're still trying to catch up after buying the house. (i still need a bike though! desparately!)
Bix, one of the joys of being in the country,.. no neighbours to complain about the 'rocking'
.cheers all... when i get broadband out there i'll be back more often... bluddy dialups! blah!
Sep 22nd 2005, 2:55 am
#28
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Joined: May 2004
Location: Sydney, NSW.
Posts: 882
Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
PS i still haven't found any salt and vinegar peanuts or a supplier of caffreys... [/QUOTE]
Oh , oh , oh !!!! I meant to tell you ! In Woolorths they have salt and malt vinegar peanuts ! Made by those Kettle chip folks !! They are amazing !! You MUST have tried them ?!? Can't believe I forgot to tell you !
Anyway , good on ya , you've done well ! Don't leave the forum though , please keep posting, when I read your posts it reminds me what I have to aim for , a sense of home.
All the best,
Tass.
P.S. It's a year ago today we were granted out visas ! How time flies !!
[/QUOTE]Oh , oh , oh !!!! I meant to tell you ! In Woolorths they have salt and malt vinegar peanuts ! Made by those Kettle chip folks !! They are amazing !! You MUST have tried them ?!? Can't believe I forgot to tell you !
Anyway , good on ya , you've done well ! Don't leave the forum though , please keep posting, when I read your posts it reminds me what I have to aim for , a sense of home.
All the best,
Tass.
P.S. It's a year ago today we were granted out visas ! How time flies !!
Sep 22nd 2005, 10:34 am
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Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
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badge, if you ever read this... i've got a real 'ute at last... still growing the mullet though.
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mate I'm really pleased for you. And I'm pleased your settling well with the Sheila.
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badge, if you ever read this... i've got a real 'ute at last.
.. still growing the mullet though. [QUOTE]
mate I'm really pleased for you. And I'm pleased your settling well with the Sheila.
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Sep 22nd 2005, 11:04 am
#30
In The Sunshiiiiinnnnnne
Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Kirribilli
Posts: 94
Re: ..and this ends my duties with BE.
Originally Posted by scutterUK
High guys, gals and everyone else.
There’s a lot of people on here now who don’t know me, and a lot of people on here who’d probably just not remember, BUT I’ve been in Australia now for a full 12 months! So I thought it was time I let the people who care know I’m still alive, and those who don’t know me something else to read.
Well I landed here in Canberra on the 21st of Sept 2004, all on my lonesome with no family to stay with and just one friend to help out. I had no permanent work lined up but that friend said he’d be able to help there too… although as it turned out he didn’t pay me for the first 3 months of the work I did for him. Now I’m in a full time job working for someone else. The pay isn’t great mind you, but I’m working in my chosen field and everything is going well.
I bought a house 3 months back with a girl I met back in January and it’s all going well. We’re now settled in to our little place and have acquired 6 dogs in the process…. Not sure where they came from but oh well, they’re here now. The house is about 50kms outside of Canberra, in burra NSW, but it’s a world away. So peaceful and quiet it makes us both wonder why we hadn’t done this sooner (obviously for me I just wasn’t there to do it!). The stars at night are unbelievable! When I get the chance I’ll post some photos I took of the area, and you can all enjoy the views we see every morning. (sorry gloating over)
For those who know me, you’ll remember the beasty I used to ride around on, my pride and joy, my BMW R1150GS adventure. It was my only transport for the first 8 months of being here and it was ridden in all weathers. Well you’ll be sorry to hear the beasty has been let go and sold to another beemer nut to look after. The time came where I needed a car, the same time I got the house as it happened (typical eh?), so I’ve joined the 4 wheel cagers for a while… not for too long though. I’m currently saving hard to get back on 2 wheels.
So, if you’re back in the UK thinking it’ll never happen, then don’t worry. I was in the same position and now it seems link only 5 mins ago when I was handing my TRA assessment over to the post office in doncaster to start the ball rolling. Now I’m here, happy and content… well nearly anyway,.. ok nearly on a good day… but everyone has their down days.
My biggest driver for moving out here was that I felt my life in the UK wasn’t going anywhere and I felt like a change. I was in a job I didn’t really like, working for a company I didn’t really like, in a town I didn’t really like, living in a house … ok I liked the house but that’s another story…. And I was lonely, single and desparate. So I thought if I was going to change a job, or move house, or do something along those lines I might as well move to the other side of the world and start again in another country with new opportunities and experiences.
24 months later… and here I am…. Quite strange really when I think about it, but it’s been a giggle and the end result was what I was after. So you could say it was a success. I’m not saying that everyone will be as lucky as me, but it can happen. If you don’t try you don’t know what will happen eh?
As far as the locals go, don’t believe anything you read, the aussies are great. I’ve never felt so at home and everyone is friend and helpful… and positive, which took a while to get used to. Canberra is perfect for me, it’s so laid back at time yet so focused at other. Not living in the city now help with stress level but it keeps reminding me what a beautiful country I now live in… well apart from the dead roos on the roads but I can’t have everything.
So there ya go… life begins again!…. Well it will once I’ve got my bike back!!!!! (don’t tell tammy I said that though! Ok?)
Cheers guys, all the best and good luck to you all whether you know me or not.
Leigh
PS i still haven't found any salt and vinegar peanuts or a supplier of caffreys...
There’s a lot of people on here now who don’t know me, and a lot of people on here who’d probably just not remember, BUT I’ve been in Australia now for a full 12 months! So I thought it was time I let the people who care know I’m still alive, and those who don’t know me something else to read.
Well I landed here in Canberra on the 21st of Sept 2004, all on my lonesome with no family to stay with and just one friend to help out. I had no permanent work lined up but that friend said he’d be able to help there too… although as it turned out he didn’t pay me for the first 3 months of the work I did for him. Now I’m in a full time job working for someone else. The pay isn’t great mind you, but I’m working in my chosen field and everything is going well.
I bought a house 3 months back with a girl I met back in January and it’s all going well. We’re now settled in to our little place and have acquired 6 dogs in the process…. Not sure where they came from but oh well, they’re here now. The house is about 50kms outside of Canberra, in burra NSW, but it’s a world away. So peaceful and quiet it makes us both wonder why we hadn’t done this sooner (obviously for me I just wasn’t there to do it!). The stars at night are unbelievable! When I get the chance I’ll post some photos I took of the area, and you can all enjoy the views we see every morning.
(sorry gloating over)For those who know me, you’ll remember the beasty I used to ride around on, my pride and joy, my BMW R1150GS adventure. It was my only transport for the first 8 months of being here and it was ridden in all weathers. Well you’ll be sorry to hear the beasty has been let go and sold to another beemer nut to look after. The time came where I needed a car, the same time I got the house as it happened (typical eh?), so I’ve joined the 4 wheel cagers for a while… not for too long though.
I’m currently saving hard to get back on 2 wheels.So, if you’re back in the UK thinking it’ll never happen, then don’t worry. I was in the same position and now it seems link only 5 mins ago when I was handing my TRA assessment over to the post office in doncaster to start the ball rolling. Now I’m here, happy and content… well nearly anyway,.. ok nearly on a good day… but everyone has their down days.
My biggest driver for moving out here was that I felt my life in the UK wasn’t going anywhere and I felt like a change. I was in a job I didn’t really like, working for a company I didn’t really like, in a town I didn’t really like, living in a house … ok I liked the house but that’s another story…. And I was lonely, single and desparate. So I thought if I was going to change a job, or move house, or do something along those lines I might as well move to the other side of the world and start again in another country with new opportunities and experiences.
24 months later… and here I am…. Quite strange really when I think about it, but it’s been a giggle and the end result was what I was after. So you could say it was a success. I’m not saying that everyone will be as lucky as me, but it can happen. If you don’t try you don’t know what will happen eh?
As far as the locals go, don’t believe anything you read, the aussies are great. I’ve never felt so at home and everyone is friend and helpful… and positive, which took a while to get used to. Canberra is perfect for me, it’s so laid back at time yet so focused at other. Not living in the city now help with stress level but it keeps reminding me what a beautiful country I now live in… well apart from the dead roos on the roads but I can’t have everything.
So there ya go… life begins again!
…. Well it will once I’ve got my bike back!!!!! (don’t tell tammy I said that though! Ok?)Cheers guys, all the best and good luck to you all whether you know me or not.
Leigh
PS i still haven't found any salt and vinegar peanuts or a supplier of caffreys...