Hi from a n00b...
Jul 16th 2009, 7:33 am
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Hi from a n00b...
Morning / evening / afternoon all,
My name's Vince, and my wife Claire and I have decided we want to investigate moving to Oz. At the moment we're looking at Perth, I've got externded family and some friends there, and the Oz division of the company I work for has an office there (I'm finding out if they sponsor migrants, if not, I'll put my own skilled application in). We currently live in Swindon, but are both from Devon originally and miss being close to the sea..
I'm an IT / Network manager, and Claire's a Transport Planner / Urban Designer. We're both petrolheads, and have almost finished building our kit car (which we're hoping to import with us if we can afford the import duties!). We're hoping to get out to Perth this (British) autumn to check the place out and make sure we like it before getting too deeply mired in paperwork!
That's about it for an intro I think, I'm sure I'll be along with some qustions soon...
Actually, I already have one...
Looking at flights yesterday, I found a deal with Royal Brunei to Perth - It seems longer than either Qantas or Emirates, and uses smaller planes, has anyone taken this route / any problems with it? We don't have any kids btw.
Cheers
Vince
My name's Vince, and my wife Claire and I have decided we want to investigate moving to Oz. At the moment we're looking at Perth, I've got externded family and some friends there, and the Oz division of the company I work for has an office there (I'm finding out if they sponsor migrants, if not, I'll put my own skilled application in). We currently live in Swindon, but are both from Devon originally and miss being close to the sea..
I'm an IT / Network manager, and Claire's a Transport Planner / Urban Designer. We're both petrolheads, and have almost finished building our kit car (which we're hoping to import with us if we can afford the import duties!). We're hoping to get out to Perth this (British) autumn to check the place out and make sure we like it before getting too deeply mired in paperwork!
That's about it for an intro I think, I'm sure I'll be along with some qustions soon...
Actually, I already have one...
Looking at flights yesterday, I found a deal with Royal Brunei to Perth - It seems longer than either Qantas or Emirates, and uses smaller planes, has anyone taken this route / any problems with it? We don't have any kids btw.Cheers
Vince
Jul 16th 2009, 7:36 am
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Re: Hi from a n00b...
Morning / evening / afternoon all,
My name's Vince, and my wife Claire and I have decided we want to investigate moving to Oz. At the moment we're looking at Perth, I've got externded family and some friends there, and the Oz division of the company I work for has an office there (I'm finding out if they sponsor migrants, if not, I'll put my own skilled application in). We currently live in Swindon, but are both from Devon originally and miss being close to the sea..
I'm an IT / Network manager, and Claire's a Transport Planner / Urban Designer. We're both petrolheads, and have almost finished building our kit car (which we're hoping to import with us if we can afford the import duties!). We're hoping to get out to Perth this (British) autumn to check the place out and make sure we like it before getting too deeply mired in paperwork!
That's about it for an intro I think, I'm sure I'll be along with some qustions soon...
Actually, I already have one... Looking at flights yesterday, I found a deal with Royal Brunei to Perth - It seems longer than either Qantas or Emirates, and uses smaller planes, has anyone taken this route / any problems with it? We don't have any kids btw.
Cheers
Vince
My name's Vince, and my wife Claire and I have decided we want to investigate moving to Oz. At the moment we're looking at Perth, I've got externded family and some friends there, and the Oz division of the company I work for has an office there (I'm finding out if they sponsor migrants, if not, I'll put my own skilled application in). We currently live in Swindon, but are both from Devon originally and miss being close to the sea..
I'm an IT / Network manager, and Claire's a Transport Planner / Urban Designer. We're both petrolheads, and have almost finished building our kit car (which we're hoping to import with us if we can afford the import duties!). We're hoping to get out to Perth this (British) autumn to check the place out and make sure we like it before getting too deeply mired in paperwork!
That's about it for an intro I think, I'm sure I'll be along with some qustions soon...
Actually, I already have one...
Looking at flights yesterday, I found a deal with Royal Brunei to Perth - It seems longer than either Qantas or Emirates, and uses smaller planes, has anyone taken this route / any problems with it? We don't have any kids btw.Cheers
Vince
Jul 16th 2009, 7:42 am
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Re: Hi from a n00b...
It's about 200 quid each cheaper than emirates or qantas tho, so I may still be swayed!Thanks,
Vince
Jul 16th 2009, 10:33 am
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Re: Hi from a n00b...
Just wanted to say welcome to BE
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Jul 16th 2009, 10:40 am
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Re: Hi from a n00b...
hi there, if I had the option I would go with emirates or qantas etc, there isnt anything WRONG with royal brunei but they stop off in dubai and then stop off in Brunei also, so if you have a 1 1/2 hr stop then a 4+hr stop that adds extra fatigue and frustration- I'd rather go direct every time!
Jul 16th 2009, 10:44 am
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Re: Hi from a n00b...
Just wanted to say hello and welcome to BE
Jul 16th 2009, 10:47 am
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Re: Hi from a n00b...
,get yee to the Canadian forum quick
Jul 16th 2009, 11:27 am
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Re: Hi from a n00b...
Welcome to the forum Vince. Dont know about Perth flights/costs etc, but I have flown Malaysia, Quantas & Singapore and all where good, but Singapore & Malaysia are probably the best flying to Oz at the moment, but 400 quid is still a lot of drinks when you arrive in Perth as well
Jul 16th 2009, 11:30 am
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Having never flown alcohol free - can you not BYO and have a few "toilet" breaks?
Jul 16th 2009, 11:38 am
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Jul 16th 2009, 11:41 am
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Jul 16th 2009, 11:53 am
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Jul 16th 2009, 6:11 pm
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Re: Hi from a n00b...
Morning / evening / afternoon all,
My name's Vince, and my wife Claire and I have decided we want to investigate moving to Oz. At the moment we're looking at Perth, I've got externded family and some friends there, and the Oz division of the company I work for has an office there (I'm finding out if they sponsor migrants, if not, I'll put my own skilled application in). We currently live in Swindon, but are both from Devon originally and miss being close to the sea..
I'm an IT / Network manager, and Claire's a Transport Planner / Urban Designer. We're both petrolheads, and have almost finished building our kit car (which we're hoping to import with us if we can afford the import duties!). We're hoping to get out to Perth this (British) autumn to check the place out and make sure we like it before getting too deeply mired in paperwork!
That's about it for an intro I think, I'm sure I'll be along with some qustions soon...
Actually, I already have one... Looking at flights yesterday, I found a deal with Royal Brunei to Perth - It seems longer than either Qantas or Emirates, and uses smaller planes, has anyone taken this route / any problems with it? We don't have any kids btw.
Cheers
Vince
My name's Vince, and my wife Claire and I have decided we want to investigate moving to Oz. At the moment we're looking at Perth, I've got externded family and some friends there, and the Oz division of the company I work for has an office there (I'm finding out if they sponsor migrants, if not, I'll put my own skilled application in). We currently live in Swindon, but are both from Devon originally and miss being close to the sea..
I'm an IT / Network manager, and Claire's a Transport Planner / Urban Designer. We're both petrolheads, and have almost finished building our kit car (which we're hoping to import with us if we can afford the import duties!). We're hoping to get out to Perth this (British) autumn to check the place out and make sure we like it before getting too deeply mired in paperwork!
That's about it for an intro I think, I'm sure I'll be along with some qustions soon...
Actually, I already have one...
Looking at flights yesterday, I found a deal with Royal Brunei to Perth - It seems longer than either Qantas or Emirates, and uses smaller planes, has anyone taken this route / any problems with it? We don't have any kids btw.Cheers
Vince
Jul 16th 2009, 6:56 pm
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Re: Hi from a n00b...
Hi just returned from Adelaide and flew Cathay Pacific.Fab alirline,free drinks,fantastic music selection,good tv/movies,and could'nt fault the service either!Have lived in Oz a long time so if you wanna ask me any questions,feel free!Good luck and welcome!
Jul 16th 2009, 9:17 pm
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Re: Hi from a n00b...
Thanks for all the welcomes everyone, and the airline tips! Needless to say, I'll be back with more questions soon enough...