He's Loving it!
Jan 13th 2004, 10:23 am
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He's Loving it!
Thought it was time for a quick update on what we are up to…..just in case you guys are interested.
We are now settling in Mt Gambier, having tossed our old plan to move up to Brissie, as both of us have managed to secure work here. Sus got a job working for an engineering company, as an office manager, and has been there a week. I have got a job as a lab chemist…..not geology I know, but its work ! Hav’nt started yet….so im not sure whats in store.
Mount G is a great town. Just the right size for us. It’s a regional centre 450ks from Adelaide and Melboune….has a bit of a country feel without being real outback. There are certain disadvantages….things can be more expensive than in the cities, and you have to travel more to get anywhere. In the same light…..if we bought a house in the Mount we would both have a 20 minute walk/5min drive to work! Not bad. We are actually staying in a beach shack a 25min drive away at the moment (as its rent free, and a 10m walk from the waters edge).
Bought a boat!! Woop woop!! Doing my boat exam tomorrow…..lets hope I get it!! Been fishing loads, at least every other day. Boy are we eating cheap and healthy at the moment!!!!!
Weather is great, if a touch chilly for summer. To be honest its fantastic that its not searingly hot. Most days are about 22/23 at the moment, occasionally it gets as high as 40. We seem to get 7/8 days of 20ish, then 3 days of 30+. I like it. Nights are normally a comfy 15ish.
Seen sh*t loadsof spiders!! Since we have been here we’ve had 7 or 8 white tails, 2 redbacks and a couple of big ass huntsmans in the shack. They all (not the hunstmen, I leave them be) make a really satisfying noise as the rattle up the pipe on the Dyson!
Well…..signing off for the mo….may be back on tomorrow. (2 days on the trot with web access…..blessed is a staying in a house with a phone!!!!!)
Cheers
Pete.
We are now settling in Mt Gambier, having tossed our old plan to move up to Brissie, as both of us have managed to secure work here. Sus got a job working for an engineering company, as an office manager, and has been there a week. I have got a job as a lab chemist…..not geology I know, but its work ! Hav’nt started yet….so im not sure whats in store.
Mount G is a great town. Just the right size for us. It’s a regional centre 450ks from Adelaide and Melboune….has a bit of a country feel without being real outback. There are certain disadvantages….things can be more expensive than in the cities, and you have to travel more to get anywhere. In the same light…..if we bought a house in the Mount we would both have a 20 minute walk/5min drive to work! Not bad. We are actually staying in a beach shack a 25min drive away at the moment (as its rent free, and a 10m walk from the waters edge).
Bought a boat!! Woop woop!! Doing my boat exam tomorrow…..lets hope I get it!! Been fishing loads, at least every other day. Boy are we eating cheap and healthy at the moment!!!!!
Weather is great, if a touch chilly for summer. To be honest its fantastic that its not searingly hot. Most days are about 22/23 at the moment, occasionally it gets as high as 40. We seem to get 7/8 days of 20ish, then 3 days of 30+. I like it. Nights are normally a comfy 15ish.
Seen sh*t loadsof spiders!! Since we have been here we’ve had 7 or 8 white tails, 2 redbacks and a couple of big ass huntsmans in the shack. They all (not the hunstmen, I leave them be) make a really satisfying noise as the rattle up the pipe on the Dyson!
Well…..signing off for the mo….may be back on tomorrow. (2 days on the trot with web access…..blessed is a staying in a house with a phone!!!!!)
Cheers
Pete.
Jan 13th 2004, 10:43 am
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Hi Pete, great to hear you are having a ball down there. Disappointed that you wont be getting up to Brissy, but Im sure we will get to meet sometime.
Catch some fish for us
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Catch some fish for us
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Jan 13th 2004, 10:43 am
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Re: He's Loving it!
Originally posted by PeteY
Thought it was time for a quick update on what we are up to…..just in case you guys are interested.
We are now settling in Mt Gambier, having tossed our old plan to move up to Brissie, as both of us have managed to secure work here. Sus got a job working for an engineering company, as an office manager, and has been there a week. I have got a job as a lab chemist…..not geology I know, but its work ! Hav’nt started yet….so im not sure whats in store.
Mount G is a great town. Just the right size for us. It’s a regional centre 450ks from Adelaide and Melboune….has a bit of a country feel without being real outback. There are certain disadvantages….things can be more expensive than in the cities, and you have to travel more to get anywhere. In the same light…..if we bought a house in the Mount we would both have a 20 minute walk/5min drive to work! Not bad. We are actually staying in a beach shack a 25min drive away at the moment (as its rent free, and a 10m walk from the waters edge).
Bought a boat!! Woop woop!! Doing my boat exam tomorrow…..lets hope I get it!! Been fishing loads, at least every other day. Boy are we eating cheap and healthy at the moment!!!!!
Weather is great, if a touch chilly for summer. To be honest its fantastic that its not searingly hot. Most days are about 22/23 at the moment, occasionally it gets as high as 40. We seem to get 7/8 days of 20ish, then 3 days of 30+. I like it. Nights are normally a comfy 15ish.
Seen sh*t loadsof spiders!! Since we have been here we’ve had 7 or 8 white tails, 2 redbacks and a couple of big ass huntsmans in the shack. They all (not the hunstmen, I leave them be) make a really satisfying noise as the rattle up the pipe on the Dyson!
Well…..signing off for the mo….may be back on tomorrow. (2 days on the trot with web access…..blessed is a staying in a house with a phone!!!!!)
Cheers
Pete.
Thought it was time for a quick update on what we are up to…..just in case you guys are interested.
We are now settling in Mt Gambier, having tossed our old plan to move up to Brissie, as both of us have managed to secure work here. Sus got a job working for an engineering company, as an office manager, and has been there a week. I have got a job as a lab chemist…..not geology I know, but its work ! Hav’nt started yet….so im not sure whats in store.
Mount G is a great town. Just the right size for us. It’s a regional centre 450ks from Adelaide and Melboune….has a bit of a country feel without being real outback. There are certain disadvantages….things can be more expensive than in the cities, and you have to travel more to get anywhere. In the same light…..if we bought a house in the Mount we would both have a 20 minute walk/5min drive to work! Not bad. We are actually staying in a beach shack a 25min drive away at the moment (as its rent free, and a 10m walk from the waters edge).
Bought a boat!! Woop woop!! Doing my boat exam tomorrow…..lets hope I get it!! Been fishing loads, at least every other day. Boy are we eating cheap and healthy at the moment!!!!!
Weather is great, if a touch chilly for summer. To be honest its fantastic that its not searingly hot. Most days are about 22/23 at the moment, occasionally it gets as high as 40. We seem to get 7/8 days of 20ish, then 3 days of 30+. I like it. Nights are normally a comfy 15ish.
Seen sh*t loadsof spiders!! Since we have been here we’ve had 7 or 8 white tails, 2 redbacks and a couple of big ass huntsmans in the shack. They all (not the hunstmen, I leave them be) make a really satisfying noise as the rattle up the pipe on the Dyson!
Well…..signing off for the mo….may be back on tomorrow. (2 days on the trot with web access…..blessed is a staying in a house with a phone!!!!!)
Cheers
Pete.
Gday Pete,
Thanks for filling us in on your adventurous new life, really hope all goes well.
p.s can ya nip down the bottle shop n post me a bottle of Beam Black and 24 pack of Vb stubbies
Jan 13th 2004, 10:44 am
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Hi Pete,
Its good to get an update from you. Congratulations on securing work so quickly, lets hope you enjoy it too.
It sounds as though you have found the lifestyle you have been looking for and with jobs too you mus be very happy.
I would love a few days of low 20's at the moment
Hope everything stays good for you.
Donna
Its good to get an update from you. Congratulations on securing work so quickly, lets hope you enjoy it too.
It sounds as though you have found the lifestyle you have been looking for and with jobs too you mus be very happy.
I would love a few days of low 20's at the moment
Hope everything stays good for you.
Donna
Jan 13th 2004, 10:44 am
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Re: He's Loving it!
Originally posted by PeteY
Thought it was time for a quick update on what we are up to…..just in case you guys are interested.
We are now settling in Mt Gambier, having tossed our old plan to move up to Brissie, as both of us have managed to secure work here. Sus got a job working for an engineering company, as an office manager, and has been there a week. I have got a job as a lab chemist…..not geology I know, but its work ! Hav’nt started yet….so im not sure whats in store.
Mount G is a great town. Just the right size for us. It’s a regional centre 450ks from Adelaide and Melboune….has a bit of a country feel without being real outback. There are certain disadvantages….things can be more expensive than in the cities, and you have to travel more to get anywhere. In the same light…..if we bought a house in the Mount we would both have a 20 minute walk/5min drive to work! Not bad. We are actually staying in a beach shack a 25min drive away at the moment (as its rent free, and a 10m walk from the waters edge).
Bought a boat!! Woop woop!! Doing my boat exam tomorrow…..lets hope I get it!! Been fishing loads, at least every other day. Boy are we eating cheap and healthy at the moment!!!!!
Weather is great, if a touch chilly for summer. To be honest its fantastic that its not searingly hot. Most days are about 22/23 at the moment, occasionally it gets as high as 40. We seem to get 7/8 days of 20ish, then 3 days of 30+. I like it. Nights are normally a comfy 15ish.
Seen sh*t loadsof spiders!! Since we have been here we’ve had 7 or 8 white tails, 2 redbacks and a couple of big ass huntsmans in the shack. They all (not the hunstmen, I leave them be) make a really satisfying noise as the rattle up the pipe on the Dyson!
Well…..signing off for the mo….may be back on tomorrow. (2 days on the trot with web access…..blessed is a staying in a house with a phone!!!!!)
Cheers
Pete.
Thought it was time for a quick update on what we are up to…..just in case you guys are interested.
We are now settling in Mt Gambier, having tossed our old plan to move up to Brissie, as both of us have managed to secure work here. Sus got a job working for an engineering company, as an office manager, and has been there a week. I have got a job as a lab chemist…..not geology I know, but its work ! Hav’nt started yet….so im not sure whats in store.
Mount G is a great town. Just the right size for us. It’s a regional centre 450ks from Adelaide and Melboune….has a bit of a country feel without being real outback. There are certain disadvantages….things can be more expensive than in the cities, and you have to travel more to get anywhere. In the same light…..if we bought a house in the Mount we would both have a 20 minute walk/5min drive to work! Not bad. We are actually staying in a beach shack a 25min drive away at the moment (as its rent free, and a 10m walk from the waters edge).
Bought a boat!! Woop woop!! Doing my boat exam tomorrow…..lets hope I get it!! Been fishing loads, at least every other day. Boy are we eating cheap and healthy at the moment!!!!!
Weather is great, if a touch chilly for summer. To be honest its fantastic that its not searingly hot. Most days are about 22/23 at the moment, occasionally it gets as high as 40. We seem to get 7/8 days of 20ish, then 3 days of 30+. I like it. Nights are normally a comfy 15ish.
Seen sh*t loadsof spiders!! Since we have been here we’ve had 7 or 8 white tails, 2 redbacks and a couple of big ass huntsmans in the shack. They all (not the hunstmen, I leave them be) make a really satisfying noise as the rattle up the pipe on the Dyson!
Well…..signing off for the mo….may be back on tomorrow. (2 days on the trot with web access…..blessed is a staying in a house with a phone!!!!!)
Cheers
Pete.
Great to catch up on your news and good to see that things are falling into place workwise, boatwise etc. We were just wondering about you a few days ago because someone posted a story about a shortage of Cooper's due to problems at the brewery in Adelaide. I bet a lot of people will pick up only on the 'creepy crawlies' part of your post.
Is Mount Gambier really equidistant between Melbourne and Adelaide? In my 'mental map' (interesting topic mental maps but for another thread) it was closer to Adelaide than Melbourne.OzTennis
Jan 13th 2004, 10:52 am
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Re: He's Loving it!
Originally posted by OzTennis
Pete
Great to catch up on your news and good to see that things are falling into place workwise, boatwise etc. We were just wondering about you a few days ago because someone posted a story about a shortage of Cooper's due to problems at the brewery in Adelaide. I bet a lot of people will pick up only on the 'creepy crawlies' part of your post. Is Mount Gambier really equidistant between Melbourne and Adelaide? In my 'mental map' (interesting topic mental maps but for another thread) it was closer to Adelaide than Melbourne.
OzTennis
Pete
Great to catch up on your news and good to see that things are falling into place workwise, boatwise etc. We were just wondering about you a few days ago because someone posted a story about a shortage of Cooper's due to problems at the brewery in Adelaide. I bet a lot of people will pick up only on the 'creepy crawlies' part of your post.
Is Mount Gambier really equidistant between Melbourne and Adelaide? In my 'mental map' (interesting topic mental maps but for another thread) it was closer to Adelaide than Melbourne.OzTennis
Good to see there are still some of the old posters here
I don't get much web time 
We have been really lucky on the work front.....and for peoples info.....I have managed to find a job with the same hrs as at home for more money....so i am VERY happy....Susan on the other hand is now working 8 to 5, not 9 to 5 like back home, and for just over half of her uk salary. She int a happy puppy in that respect!! But hey....its work, and shes enjoying it so what the heck.
Timber......Vbs??? You've gotta be kidding mate. Coopers all the way
Jan 13th 2004, 10:59 am
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Re: He's Loving it!
Originally posted by PeteY
The sign bang in the middle of town says 459ks Adelaide and 437 to Melb!! Coast road to melb is alot longer, about 550 i think (great ocean road etc).
Good to see there are still some of the old posters here I don't get much web time
We have been really lucky on the work front.....and for peoples info.....I have managed to find a job with the same hrs as at home for more money....so i am VERY happy....Susan on the other hand is now working 8 to 5, not 9 to 5 like back home, and for just over half of her uk salary. She int a happy puppy in that respect!! But hey....its work, and shes enjoying it so what the heck.
Timber......Vbs??? You've gotta be kidding mate. Coopers all the way
The sign bang in the middle of town says 459ks Adelaide and 437 to Melb!! Coast road to melb is alot longer, about 550 i think (great ocean road etc).
Good to see there are still some of the old posters here
I don't get much web time We have been really lucky on the work front.....and for peoples info.....I have managed to find a job with the same hrs as at home for more money....so i am VERY happy....Susan on the other hand is now working 8 to 5, not 9 to 5 like back home, and for just over half of her uk salary. She int a happy puppy in that respect!! But hey....its work, and shes enjoying it so what the heck.
Timber......Vbs??? You've gotta be kidding mate. Coopers all the way
OzTennis
Jan 13th 2004, 11:38 am
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Really pleased things are working out for you both- like Mrs D, I'm disappointed that you aren't making it to Brisbane yet, but hope to see you here sometime this year.
Good luck with the boat and the fishing......... and don't worry about not getting here - Mrs D is going to play at being Lord Lichfield instead!!!
Good luck with the boat and the fishing.........
and don't worry about not getting here - Mrs D is going to play at being Lord Lichfield instead!!!
Jan 13th 2004, 11:41 am
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Really pleased things are working out for you both- like Mrs D, I'm disappointed that you aren't making it to Brisbane yet, but hope to see you here sometime this year.
Good luck with the boat and the fishing......... and don't worry about not getting here - Mrs D is going to play at being Lord Lichfield instead!!!
Really pleased things are working out for you both- like Mrs D, I'm disappointed that you aren't making it to Brisbane yet, but hope to see you here sometime this year.
Good luck with the boat and the fishing.........
and don't worry about not getting here - Mrs D is going to play at being Lord Lichfield instead!!!
Hey Polly, just noticed your little by-line, something happen that you should tell us about? Or am I early?
Jan 13th 2004, 11:42 am
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Hey Pete - thanks for the update. Good to know that all is well and congrats on the jobs. We spent a night in Mount Gambier...in a gaol that had been converted to a hostel. There was a very rowdy 18th birthday bash going on at the time which led to the unlikely sight of the police trying to break into the gaol to break up the party!
Jan 13th 2004, 11:44 am
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great to hear from you pete, you have fallen on your feet, both working and living rent free!!!cant be bad.
keep us updated and good luck with the new job.
p.s - leave a few fish for the rest of us.
keep us updated and good luck with the new job.
p.s - leave a few fish for the rest of us.
Jan 13th 2004, 12:10 pm
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About 50 minutes to go Mrs D! Bit like New Years Eve all over again, oh of course you missed that one - me, and a bottle of wine, and Expats, while the Bloke snores on the sofa! 
Jan 13th 2004, 12:12 pm
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Originally posted by Pollyana
About 50 minutes to go Mrs D! Bit like New Years Eve all over again, oh of course you missed that one - me, and a bottle of wine, and Expats, while the Bloke snores on the sofa!
About 50 minutes to go Mrs D! Bit like New Years Eve all over again, oh of course you missed that one - me, and a bottle of wine, and Expats, while the Bloke snores on the sofa!
Jan 13th 2004, 12:14 pm
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I'll make sure we pack a celebratory drink on Saturday then .
Happy Birthday for 40 mins time, Im off to bed
.Happy Birthday for 40 mins time, Im off to bed
Jan 13th 2004, 12:16 pm
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY POLLYANNA
first one in your new life..may you have many more
first one in your new life..may you have many more