British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Living & Moving Abroad > Australia
Reload this Page >

What you wished you had brought with you

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory

What you wished you had brought with you

Thread Tools
 
Old Jul 12th 2011, 12:55 pm
  #1  
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Location: Sydney
Posts: 136
DhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud of
Default What you wished you had brought with you
As we are getting nearer to our departure day for Sydney, we wonder if we are missing anything important to pack? At this moment, we filled our suitcases with clothes. We are also taking mobile handsets and electrical converter plugs. Don't know if its a good idea paying extra baggage allowance to carry cutleries, ceramic ware etc. What are we forgetting?
DhakaBoy is offline  
Old Jul 12th 2011, 2:33 pm
  #2  
BE Enthusiast
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: London - but only until I can afford to move back to Sydney
Posts: 938
isgraham is a splendid one to beholdisgraham is a splendid one to beholdisgraham is a splendid one to beholdisgraham is a splendid one to beholdisgraham is a splendid one to beholdisgraham is a splendid one to beholdisgraham is a splendid one to beholdisgraham is a splendid one to beholdisgraham is a splendid one to beholdisgraham is a splendid one to beholdisgraham is a splendid one to behold
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
I wish I'd taken about a million dollars over. It would have made life so much easier.
isgraham is offline  
Old Jul 12th 2011, 8:25 pm
  #3  
Just Joined
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 11
GeneJeanie is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Originally Posted by isgraham
I wish I'd taken about a million dollars over. It would have made life so much easier.
Will put that on the top of my list!


Next is undies! I've heard they are very pricey in Aus so I'll be bulk buying i Primark and M&S over the next few weeks!
GeneJeanie is offline  
Old Jul 12th 2011, 8:55 pm
  #4  
Officially Bewildered
 
Dreamy's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
Posts: 5,523
Dreamy has a reputation beyond reputeDreamy has a reputation beyond reputeDreamy has a reputation beyond reputeDreamy has a reputation beyond reputeDreamy has a reputation beyond reputeDreamy has a reputation beyond reputeDreamy has a reputation beyond reputeDreamy has a reputation beyond reputeDreamy has a reputation beyond reputeDreamy has a reputation beyond reputeDreamy has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Originally Posted by DhakaBoy
Don't know if its a good idea paying extra baggage allowance to carry cutleries, ceramic ware etc. What are we forgetting?
No, its not worth it for cutlery and ceramic ware.

I wish I'd brought all our woollies and big coats. Obviously it depends where you're headed, possibly you wouldn't need them in FNQ - but I could have done with them in SE Qld and definitely miss them here in NSW!!

[edit] Just seen your location.. okay, its possible you don't have woollies to bring with you
Dreamy is offline  
Old Jul 12th 2011, 10:11 pm
  #5  
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Location: Sydney
Posts: 136
DhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud of
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Originally Posted by GeneJeanie
Will put that on the top of my list!


Next is undies! I've heard they are very pricey in Aus so I'll be bulk buying i Primark and M&S over the next few weeks!
I don't wear undies, hehe....... just kidding.
DhakaBoy is offline  
Old Jul 12th 2011, 10:13 pm
  #6  
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Location: Sydney
Posts: 136
DhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud of
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Originally Posted by Dreamy
No, its not worth it for cutlery and ceramic ware.

I wish I'd brought all our woollies and big coats. Obviously it depends where you're headed, possibly you wouldn't need them in FNQ - but I could have done with them in SE Qld and definitely miss them here in NSW!!

[edit] Just seen your location.. okay, its possible you don't have woollies to bring with you
I was skeptical about bringing my big coats..... but now that you have mentioned, I will pack them in as well. Thanks.
DhakaBoy is offline  
Old Jul 12th 2011, 10:25 pm
  #7  
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Location: Sydney
Posts: 136
DhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud ofDhakaBoy has much to be proud of
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Originally Posted by isgraham
I wish I'd taken about a million dollars over. It would have made life so much easier.
A million dollar would make life easier in any country, lol. With the level of prices that I hear about, I don't think even a million will go very far in Oz.
DhakaBoy is offline  
Old Jul 13th 2011, 4:56 am
  #8  
BE Forum Addict
 
xzibit's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 1,256
xzibit is a glorious beacon of lightxzibit is a glorious beacon of lightxzibit is a glorious beacon of lightxzibit is a glorious beacon of lightxzibit is a glorious beacon of lightxzibit is a glorious beacon of lightxzibit is a glorious beacon of lightxzibit is a glorious beacon of lightxzibit is a glorious beacon of lightxzibit is a glorious beacon of lightxzibit is a glorious beacon of light
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Holly Willoughby.

I miss her and her over-sized knockers.
xzibit is offline  
Old Jul 13th 2011, 8:55 am
  #9  
BE Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 924
Rosscarbery is a splendid one to beholdRosscarbery is a splendid one to beholdRosscarbery is a splendid one to beholdRosscarbery is a splendid one to beholdRosscarbery is a splendid one to beholdRosscarbery is a splendid one to beholdRosscarbery is a splendid one to beholdRosscarbery is a splendid one to beholdRosscarbery is a splendid one to beholdRosscarbery is a splendid one to beholdRosscarbery is a splendid one to behold
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Agree with Dreamy, if you are coming to Sydney (or Melbourne) you definitely need coats, jumpers etc. I rather stupidly left all mine behind and really regretted it (and have not managed to replace coats/jackets with anything as nice here).
Rosscarbery is offline  
Old Jul 13th 2011, 11:52 am
  #10  
BE Enthusiast
 
steen1976's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Location: Windy place
Posts: 421
steen1976 has much to be proud ofsteen1976 has much to be proud ofsteen1976 has much to be proud ofsteen1976 has much to be proud ofsteen1976 has much to be proud ofsteen1976 has much to be proud ofsteen1976 has much to be proud ofsteen1976 has much to be proud ofsteen1976 has much to be proud ofsteen1976 has much to be proud ofsteen1976 has much to be proud of
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Originally Posted by Rosscarbery
Agree with Dreamy, if you are coming to Sydney (or Melbourne) you definitely need coats, jumpers etc. I rather stupidly left all mine behind and really regretted it (and have not managed to replace coats/jackets with anything as nice here).
Aye I only brought a thin raincoat and one thin jumper. Have had to buy a hoodie since but really looking foward to my big warm ted baker coat turning up here soon.
steen1976 is offline  
Old Jul 13th 2011, 1:39 pm
  #11  
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
fish.01's Avatar
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 6,039
fish.01 has a reputation beyond reputefish.01 has a reputation beyond reputefish.01 has a reputation beyond reputefish.01 has a reputation beyond reputefish.01 has a reputation beyond reputefish.01 has a reputation beyond reputefish.01 has a reputation beyond reputefish.01 has a reputation beyond reputefish.01 has a reputation beyond reputefish.01 has a reputation beyond reputefish.01 has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Originally Posted by DhakaBoy
As we are getting nearer to our departure day for Sydney, we wonder if we are missing anything important to pack? At this moment, we filled our suitcases with clothes. We are also taking mobile handsets and electrical converter plugs. Don't know if its a good idea paying extra baggage allowance to carry cutleries, ceramic ware etc. What are we forgetting?
Power strips/power boards?
fish.01 is offline  
Old Jul 14th 2011, 6:53 am
  #12  
BE Forum Addict
 
verystormy's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 3,337
verystormy has a reputation beyond reputeverystormy has a reputation beyond reputeverystormy has a reputation beyond reputeverystormy has a reputation beyond reputeverystormy has a reputation beyond reputeverystormy has a reputation beyond reputeverystormy has a reputation beyond reputeverystormy has a reputation beyond reputeverystormy has a reputation beyond reputeverystormy has a reputation beyond reputeverystormy has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
A return air ticket
verystormy is offline  
Old Jul 14th 2011, 7:01 am
  #13  
Proudly Deplorable
 
Amazulu's Avatar
 
Joined: May 2003
Location: Alloha snack bar
Posts: 24,246
Amazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
whinging pom cancelling headphones
Amazulu is offline  
Old Jul 14th 2011, 7:03 am
  #14  
Account Closed
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,768
PaulandNic is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Originally Posted by Amazulu
whinging pom cancelling headphones
They got em at Dick Smith if you're interested
PaulandNic is offline  
Old Jul 14th 2011, 7:05 am
  #15  
Proudly Deplorable
 
Amazulu's Avatar
 
Joined: May 2003
Location: Alloha snack bar
Posts: 24,246
Amazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond reputeAmazulu has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: What you wished you had brought with you
Originally Posted by PaulandNic
They got em at Dick Smith if you're interested
Cool. Cheaper in the UK though surely?

Everything is cheaper in the UK.
Amazulu is offline  



Advanced Search

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.