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Glasgowlass Mar 26th 2008 2:14 pm
Pay it Forward
 
What's the best piece of advice or tip that you've found or been given that you can pass on to others, on making the move to Australia

Nu-Shooz Mar 26th 2008 2:17 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by Glasgowlass (Post 6116833)
What's the best piece of advice or tip that you've found or been given that you can pass on to others, on making the move to Australia
It ain't cheap anymore.

Amazulu Mar 26th 2008 2:20 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by Glasgowlass (Post 6116833)
What's the best piece of advice or tip that you've found or been given that you can pass on to others, on making the move to Australia
It's whatever you want it to be.

sasbear Mar 26th 2008 2:39 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 6116855)
It's whatever you want it to be.
If you spend most of your time back in the UK:-
going to watch your fave footy team
around close family
out in the pub/club regualrly with mates

Then Oz is certianly not like that - so think hard!

I_Will_Freckle Mar 26th 2008 2:44 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Try it and see. You can always go back.

mattmc Mar 26th 2008 2:47 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by I_Will_Freckle (Post 6116941)
Try it and see. You can always go back.
Ditto. IMHO this is by far the best advice for anybody.

Vim Fuego Mar 26th 2008 2:52 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by Glasgowlass (Post 6116833)
What's the best piece of advice or tip that you've found or been given that you can pass on to others, on making the move to Australia
Know thyself.

bridie Mar 26th 2008 2:53 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Dont come here with any expectations... arrive at the airport with an open mind and be prepared to put yourself "out there" in an attempt to meet new people and make friends.

ex_exile Mar 26th 2008 4:02 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
You moved there because it was different so dont bitch about the differences, enjoy them

Dorothy Mar 26th 2008 8:41 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by bridie (Post 6116959)
Dont come here with any expectations... arrive at the airport with an open mind and be prepared to put yourself "out there" in an attempt to meet new people and make friends.
Originally Posted by ex_exile (Post 6117093)
You moved there because it was different so dont bitch about the differences, enjoy them
These are the first 2 things that came to mind for me, so I'll have to think of another.

Don't compare everything to "back home".

Buzzy--Bee Mar 27th 2008 10:01 am
Re: Pay it Forward
 
It's not England. It's a different country. If you want England stay in England.

Buzzy

MartinLuther Mar 27th 2008 11:07 am
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Bring 4 way power boards/power strips and change 1 plug instead of 4.

Keep the fuses from any UK plugs you remove for the ones you have left.

mandyp Mar 27th 2008 11:16 am
Re: Pay it Forward
 
I don't know how to do that double quote thing like Dorothy done, a bit slow me!!

I would totally agree with bridie and ex_exile, top advice!!

Cheers
Mandy

Hutch Mar 27th 2008 11:36 am
Re: Pay it Forward
 
'Shit happens' ... is not restricted to the borders of the United Kingdom.

Vim Fuego Mar 27th 2008 12:46 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
The sooner you stop doing the currency conversion thing the happier you'll be.

Hutch Mar 27th 2008 3:16 pm
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When you emigrate - you take yourself with you.

PaulandNic Mar 27th 2008 5:33 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Realise that 'mad dogs & Englishmen' that migrate to Oz, DON'T go out in the midday sun!

Gone are your 2 weeks sitting round the pool in Majorca covered in baby oil!

Skin cancer is rife down under, learn this fast!

Hutch Mar 27th 2008 6:14 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
The smaller the critter - the nastier the payload.

PaulandNic Mar 27th 2008 6:21 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by Hutch (Post 6122200)
The smaller the critter - the nastier the payload.
With the odd exception,

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...Z279_F2649.jpg

(always looking for an excuse to post this! ... :D )

Hutch Mar 27th 2008 6:23 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6122218)
With the odd exception,

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...Z279_F2649.jpg

(always looking for an excuse to post this! ... :D )
Isn't that a Huntsman though? And thus - harmless to humans? And my case proven?

;)

mattmc Mar 27th 2008 6:27 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Fly Singapore

PaulandNic Mar 27th 2008 6:28 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by Hutch (Post 6122225)
Isn't that a Huntsman though? And thus - harmless to humans? And my case proven?

;)
Yeah I agree!

It's BIG and yet it's payload isn't that bad (do still hurt I'm told) ... ;):p:D

PaulandNic Mar 27th 2008 6:28 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by mattmc (Post 6122233)
Fly Singapore
Yeah that's a good one! ... can't fault personally ... :thumbsup:

Hutch Mar 27th 2008 6:33 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Location, location, location.

Wol Mar 27th 2008 6:38 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by Glasgowlass (Post 6116833)
What's the best piece of advice or tip that you've found or been given that you can pass on to others, on making the move to Australia
Bring money - lots of it :p

PaulandNic Mar 27th 2008 6:41 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by Hutch (Post 6122248)
Location, location, location.
You mean under the toilet seat? ... :unsure::lol:

Originally Posted by Wol (Post 6122258)
Bring money - lots of it :p
Yeah suitcases full if possible!

mattmc Mar 27th 2008 8:14 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6122261)
You mean under the toilet seat? ... :unsure::lol:


Yeah suitcases full if possible!
Yes I agree as long as you fly Singapore with it.

datamile Mar 27th 2008 8:39 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Learn to drive at the speed limit.

PaulandNic Mar 27th 2008 9:53 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
Originally Posted by mattmc (Post 6122448)
Yes I agree as long as you fly Singapore with it.
Says the Singapore Airlines spokesperson ... :D

No I agree, couldn't recommend them enough.

Originally Posted by datamile (Post 6122503)
Learn to drive at the speed limit.
Another good one!

Driving down the motorway is a fair bit different from the UK as in how many police cars you'll see hidden round bends, behind tree's etc

Go over the limit regularly and you WILL get caught!

Fact!

Sheff_Sparky Mar 27th 2008 9:54 pm
Re: Pay it Forward
 
All Pandas Know Kung Foo - Fact

PaulandNic Mar 27th 2008 10:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 6122746)
All Pandas Know Kung Foo - Fact
:rofl: ... you nutter! ... :D


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