The Red Carpet
Jan 1st 2004, 11:19 pm
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The Red Carpet
I find it funny that people mention that immigration never say "welcome to Australia". Were you all expecting a red carpet?
The best I get is a 'good on ya' when I declare the extra litre of alcohol. It is normally followed by "I wish I had 2 litres of scotch at home".
Has anyone actually been welcomed by Immigration?
The best I get is a 'good on ya' when I declare the extra litre of alcohol. It is normally followed by "I wish I had 2 litres of scotch at home".
Has anyone actually been welcomed by Immigration?
Jan 1st 2004, 11:34 pm
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Yes..we did!!
when we went through customs at Sydney airport, the place was deserted. There were more customs officers than passengers. They were very cheerful and friendly, and after deciphering that the strange shaped boxes xrayed in my luggage were chocolates, several of them said welcome to Australia. Its nice to see smiling faces when you first arrive, it has set the tone..
when we went through customs at Sydney airport, the place was deserted. There were more customs officers than passengers. They were very cheerful and friendly, and after deciphering that the strange shaped boxes xrayed in my luggage were chocolates, several of them said welcome to Australia. Its nice to see smiling faces when you first arrive, it has set the tone..
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:27 am
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In the past a couple of immigration guys have said "have a good holiday" when I've come in on an ETA through Melbourne. The actual migration trip, I arrived in Brisbane and got a female immigration agent who said "Welcome to Australia" as she stamped my passport!! No red carpet or dancing kangaroos though!!
No red carpet or dancing kangaroos though!!
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:28 am
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Originally posted by podgypossum
Yes..we did!!
when we went through customs at Sydney airport, the place was deserted. There were more customs officers than passengers. They were very cheerful and friendly, and after deciphering that the strange shaped boxes xrayed in my luggage were chocolates, several of them said welcome to Australia. Its nice to see smiling faces when you first arrive, it has set the tone..
Yes..we did!!
when we went through customs at Sydney airport, the place was deserted. There were more customs officers than passengers. They were very cheerful and friendly, and after deciphering that the strange shaped boxes xrayed in my luggage were chocolates, several of them said welcome to Australia. Its nice to see smiling faces when you first arrive, it has set the tone..
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:31 am
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Originally posted by bondipom
I think it was sympathy for doing time in Auckland.
I think it was sympathy for doing time in Auckland.
Just what you need after 30 hours chimp-minding.
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:33 am
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Originally posted by pleasancefamily
At least AKL has got it right as far as parents + kids are concerned - you can swan right up the front of the queue at Immigration and they let you get through first.
Just what you need after 30 hours chimp-minding.
At least AKL has got it right as far as parents + kids are concerned - you can swan right up the front of the queue at Immigration and they let you get through first.
Just what you need after 30 hours chimp-minding.
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:34 am
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Re: The Red Carpet
Originally posted by bondipom
I find it funny that people mention that immigration never say "welcome to Australia". Were you all expecting a red carpet?
The best I get is a 'good on ya' when I declare the extra litre of alcohol. It is normally followed by "I wish I had 2 litres of scotch at home".
Has anyone actually been welcomed by Immigration?
I find it funny that people mention that immigration never say "welcome to Australia". Were you all expecting a red carpet?
The best I get is a 'good on ya' when I declare the extra litre of alcohol. It is normally followed by "I wish I had 2 litres of scotch at home".
Has anyone actually been welcomed by Immigration?
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:37 am
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Re: The Red Carpet
Originally posted by Florida_03
I got two letters welcoming me to the USA. Two identical letters. Two identical letters posted on different dates. Twice.
I got two letters welcoming me to the USA. Two identical letters. Two identical letters posted on different dates. Twice.
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:39 am
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Re: The Red Carpet
Originally posted by Florida_03
I got two letters welcoming me to the USA. Two identical letters. Two identical letters posted on different dates. Twice.
I got two letters welcoming me to the USA. Two identical letters. Two identical letters posted on different dates. Twice.
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:40 am
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Re: The Red Carpet
Originally posted by welshboybilly
thats four letters
thats four letters
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:43 am
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Re: The Red Carpet
Originally posted by bondipom
I find it funny that people mention that immigration never say "welcome to Australia".
I find it funny that people mention that immigration never say "welcome to Australia".
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:43 am
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Re: The Red Carpet
Originally posted by bondipom
You mean you weren't asked for fries or baked potato, well done, medium or rare, blue cheese, french or Mayo?
You mean you weren't asked for fries or baked potato, well done, medium or rare, blue cheese, french or Mayo?
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:44 am
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Re: The Red Carpet
Originally posted by Florida_03
No...but whenever I ask for a cola drink I get asked out the back and handed a packet of white powder. I use it in my tea...been having a lot of funny dreams lately...just like being back at the Morayfield Skate Park.
No...but whenever I ask for a cola drink I get asked out the back and handed a packet of white powder. I use it in my tea...been having a lot of funny dreams lately...just like being back at the Morayfield Skate Park.
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:49 am
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Re: The Red Carpet
Originally posted by pleasancefamily
Now, how does that "Welcome to Jamaica" joke go...?
Now, how does that "Welcome to Jamaica" joke go...?
is that the one with "wendy" ?
Jan 2nd 2004, 12:52 am
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Re: The Red Carpet
Originally posted by bondipom
How are the Columbian neighbours these days?
How are the Columbian neighbours these days?