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Old Apr 1st 2004, 2:05 pm
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we are heading to aussie in 5 days time and cant help thinking we have forgotten something or overlooked something we need to do once there.

we are going to look at houses and land in and around brisbane, i am going to do my driving theory test and open bank accounts etc, schools and cars are on the agenda as are beaches and BBQ's

any last minute tips from you lot?

 
Old Apr 1st 2004, 2:11 pm
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Originally posted by WBB
we are heading to aussie in 5 days time and cant help thinking we have forgotten something or overlooked something we need to do once there.

we are going to look at houses and land in and around brisbane, i am going to do my driving theory test and open bank accounts etc, schools and cars are on the agenda as are beaches and BBQ's

any last minute tips from you lot?


enjoy it?

Good luck to ya mate!
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Originally posted by WBB
we are heading to aussie in 5 days time and cant help thinking we have forgotten something or overlooked something we need to do once there.

we are going to look at houses and land in and around brisbane, i am going to do my driving theory test and open bank accounts etc, schools and cars are on the agenda as are beaches and BBQ's

any last minute tips from you lot?

Bring back some Bundy Rum for me.
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Originally posted by WBB
we are heading to aussie in 5 days time and cant help thinking we have forgotten something or overlooked something we need to do once there.

we are going to look at houses and land in and around brisbane, i am going to do my driving theory test and open bank accounts etc, schools and cars are on the agenda as are beaches and BBQ's

any last minute tips from you lot?

Just to enjoy!! But I'm sure you're already up for that. How about a few piccies while you're there to post on here when you get back???


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Just to enjoy!! But I'm sure you're already up for that. How about a few piccies while you're there to post on here when you get back???


talking of piccies, i have just got back from a day's shopping, we bought an extra memory card for the digi camera so we can take 500 odd pics.


i will be posting pics to rival simone when i get back!


 
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Originally posted by WBB
we are heading to aussie in 5 days time and cant help thinking we have forgotten something or overlooked something we need to do once there.

we are going to look at houses and land in and around brisbane, i am going to do my driving theory test and open bank accounts etc, schools and cars are on the agenda as are beaches and BBQ's

any last minute tips from you lot?

Bit of a long list as it is WBB. You must be far more organised than us, we spent far too much time on the beach and thought sod it we'll do the rest when we come over in September

My tip is take half as many clothes as you think you will wear. Find a cool surf shop when you get there, buy 2 t-shirts, shorts and some thongs (to wear on your feet, not between your cheeks ) to blend in with the locals. You won't wear any of your UK clothes.

Oh, and find the nearest beer shop - job no. 1 !!!!

What's news on the pox ??
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Bit of a long list as it is WBB. You must be far more organised than us, we spent far too much time on the beach and thought sod it we'll do the rest when we come over in September

My tip is take half as many clothes as you think you will wear. Find a cool surf shop when you get there, buy 2 t-shirts, shorts and some thongs (to wear on your feet, not between your cheeks ) to blend in with the locals. You won't wear any of your UK clothes.

Oh, and find the nearest beer shop - job no. 1 !!!!

What's news on the pox ??
all sounds like good advice.

i am only taking half a suitcase of stuff, but the missus and kids have filled 3 :scared: :scared: :scared:

the pox is looking like it is on it's last legs, all the spots have dried up and gone scabby, poor bugger looks like she has been out paint balling or something, we have a doctors appointment for monday to get a paper to say she in no longer contagious and fit to fly.

BTW i forgot to add beer to my list, but it is never far from my thoughts.

 
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Originally posted by sjn2003

My tip is take half as many clothes as you think you will wear. Find a cool surf shop when you get there, buy 2 t-shirts, shorts and some thongs (to wear on your feet, not between your cheeks ) to blend in with the locals. You won't wear any of your UK clothes.

Oh, and find the nearest beer shop - job no. 1 !!!!
Inspired advice!!!!

Looking forward to the pictures - its been a while since I was there, and the photos posted on here jog my memory!! More pics the better wbb. (try avoid any of you in your speedos though
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Originally posted by WBB
talking of piccies, i have just got back from a day's shopping, we bought an extra memory card for the digi camera so we can take 500 odd pics.


i will be posting pics to rival simone when i get back!


Yes, do that!!

And when I get to Perth in July I'll beat you again!
Those other photo's aren't even digital ones, all scanned. And there aren't even that many!

But, now, we have a digital camera, and if we put it on lower quality we can take about 700 pics But with good quality about 300!

Can't think of any tips, maybe later....

Oh, if you didn't know: in Brisbane city centre you can go up in the town hall with an elavator. Nice view. I think it was free in 2000.

Here's a pic of the place I challenge you to make better ones (hope you have as nice weather though!!)
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yeah..... take us with you (hahhah)
As long as you have got money i suppose thats the main.
Have a good time all the best.
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One tip from me, get on that plane and never look back!
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Be happy, Good luck billy. Have a good flight
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Buy that dream house, sit around the pool on a warm sunset evening, sink a few beers and remember all of us on the board still struggling to get out there too !

Hope it all works out ok for you
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Originally posted by EssexNobby
Buy that dream house, sit around the pool on a warm sunset evening, sink a few beers and remember all of us on the board still struggling to get out there too !

Hope it all works out ok for you


<Whispers> he's 'only' validating


(some people seem to think he's moving already )

Not that validating isn't great as well!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 1st 2004, 7:27 pm
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cheers simone, yes it is true we are only validating this time (month long holiday ) we move for good around this time next year.

even more reason to have a few

BTW simone, i accept your pic challenge
 

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