The Official Loners Thread
Dec 8th 2008, 12:19 pm
#2806
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Dec 8th 2008, 10:14 pm
#2807
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Party party party! Can't believe how many Sydney peeps have suddenly come out fo the woodwork... When I get back in Jan I'll make a concerted effort to make it down for drinks one night...
Dec 9th 2008, 8:36 am
#2808
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Have been here on my own for years, that happens when the only alternative is dating aussie men 
we speaka the same language but I just DONT get them. . . .am i alone?
(chuckle)
we speaka the same language but I just DONT get them. . . .am i alone?
(chuckle)
Dec 9th 2008, 10:54 am
#2809
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Hi all 
It's been a while since being on this thread, busy house selling and sorting stuff. Flight booked for late Feb 09! Now looking for accommodation for when I arrive in Perth, has anyone got any recommodations for the short term? I have allowed myself a month of shorterm until I find something more permanent. Would ideally like private room and possibly bathroom. Have checked out a few hostels, but many are booked or fairly expensive. Wandering if a holiday let or Big4 would be better.
Any thoughts/recommendations would be great from other loner arrivals.
It's been a while since being on this thread, busy house selling and sorting stuff. Flight booked for late Feb 09! Now looking for accommodation for when I arrive in Perth, has anyone got any recommodations for the short term? I have allowed myself a month of shorterm until I find something more permanent. Would ideally like private room and possibly bathroom. Have checked out a few hostels, but many are booked or fairly expensive. Wandering if a holiday let or Big4 would be better.
Any thoughts/recommendations would be great from other loner arrivals.
Dec 9th 2008, 9:13 pm
#2810
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Thanks for replying, I'm loving it so far but unlike when I was travelling and staying in hostels it's much harder to get out there and meet people when you're on your own!! That's why I plan to attend the meet-up, just not sure I can make it this week (heavy month and it's not payday til the weekend!!)
Whereabouts in the UK do you come from? How are you finding things in your 3 weeks?? Still settling I suppose!
Nice to hear from you anyway, Nicola, good luck with things and maybe see you at the meet-up!!
Dec 9th 2008, 9:44 pm
#2811
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Have been here on my own for years, that happens when the only alternative is dating aussie men
we speaka the same language but I just DONT get them. . . .am i alone?
we speaka the same language but I just DONT get them. . . .am i alone?
Dec 10th 2008, 10:00 pm
#2813
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Has anyone had any luck meeting an Aussie though? There must be someone out there? Im afraid my only "relationship" since being here almost ended in me taking out a restraining order! so not good!
Dec 10th 2008, 11:26 pm
#2814
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Good question! I'm not exactly looking for a relationship but I have to say that none of the women I have met have had anything approaching the right kind of attitude and intelligence for a relationship. For some reason I just haven't clicked with the aussie sense of humour and thought process...
Dec 12th 2008, 10:37 am
#2815
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
I've been "out bush" for a week - anything happened?
Too tired to read back what I've missed - just spent four hours driving through torrential rain, got diverted off the highway in the middle of blue mountains due to an accident,managed to find my way to Penrith by luck more than judgement and spent the next hour being dazzled by people who insist on driving with their full beam on.
Whinging POME? Thats me!!!!!!
xox
Too tired to read back what I've missed - just spent four hours driving through torrential rain, got diverted off the highway in the middle of blue mountains due to an accident,managed to find my way to Penrith by luck more than judgement and spent the next hour being dazzled by people who insist on driving with their full beam on.
Whinging POME? Thats me!!!!!!
xox
Dec 13th 2008, 11:19 pm
#2816
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Hi Nicola,
Thanks for replying, I'm loving it so far but unlike when I was travelling and staying in hostels it's much harder to get out there and meet people when you're on your own!! That's why I plan to attend the meet-up, just not sure I can make it this week (heavy month and it's not payday til the weekend!!)
Whereabouts in the UK do you come from? How are you finding things in your 3 weeks?? Still settling I suppose!
Nice to hear from you anyway, Nicola, good luck with things and maybe see you at the meet-up!!
Thanks for replying, I'm loving it so far but unlike when I was travelling and staying in hostels it's much harder to get out there and meet people when you're on your own!! That's why I plan to attend the meet-up, just not sure I can make it this week (heavy month and it's not payday til the weekend!!)
Whereabouts in the UK do you come from? How are you finding things in your 3 weeks?? Still settling I suppose!
Nice to hear from you anyway, Nicola, good luck with things and maybe see you at the meet-up!!
Dec 14th 2008, 7:52 am
#2817
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
hey all new tolters,
just reporting in to let you know im still alive!
I see your in oz pony, nice one, how you finding it?
Im coping with the heat got to 44 where i work, today.
justr a quick one as i dont have much time, busy with diac.
i have been asked to leave!!!!
Off to NZ for three weeks whilst decision is being made?
Oh and i passed my exams everyone, as of Monday iam a rough aussie electrican!
Anywho, must dash, take care all and Welcome all newbies!
Doc a roo xx
just reporting in to let you know im still alive!
I see your in oz pony, nice one, how you finding it?
Im coping with the heat got to 44 where i work, today.
justr a quick one as i dont have much time, busy with diac.
i have been asked to leave!!!!
Off to NZ for three weeks whilst decision is being made?
Oh and i passed my exams everyone, as of Monday iam a rough aussie electrican!
Anywho, must dash, take care all and Welcome all newbies!
Doc a roo xx
Dec 14th 2008, 11:44 am
#2818
Feeling A Million Pesetas
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
My job offer and, hence visa, have both been withdrawn. Due to fly out in less than 2 weeks.
Dec 14th 2008, 12:02 pm
#2819
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
Mate that's shit. Two weeks before?! I'm sure you've explored different avenues but didn't you have a signed contract. No way of holding them to it when you've relied on the offer? How about the whv option and trying on the ground? Sorry dude, just trying to think of other options.
Dec 14th 2008, 12:05 pm
#2820
Feeling A Million Pesetas
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Re: The Official Loners Thread
They told me a couple of weeks ago, haven't had the inclination to come on here til now! Everyone's making cutbacks and the contract can't help with stuff liek that. I've been in touch with all my old contacts but things aren't looking good. I'm planning on coming out Feb/March time though, maybe something will come up by then. Maybe one last throw of the dice before I give up.