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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 25th 2012, 4:05 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,710
Posted By James_SC

Letton Percival - Shiiping Insurance Great Value

I know there are a few references to these guys, but thought a fresh one would not do any harm.

Letton Percival fully comp shipping insurance, including packing and unpacking by your shipper = Aus...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 6th 2012, 5:43 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 10,601
Posted By James_SC

Where to buy Aus to UK plug adaptors

Hi,

Moving back to UK from Sydney after 3 years during which time we have pretty much replaced all our electrical items. Does anyone know of a good source for Aus to UK plug adaptors, we need a...
Forum: Australia
Jan 9th 2011, 9:25 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By James_SC

Re: Hotels in hobart

Hi,

We stayed at the Henry Jones Art Hotel last year. Great location, interesting place....conversion of an old jam factory, with lots of original artwork in all the rooms and corridors. If you...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 23rd 2010, 10:45 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,209
Posted By James_SC

Re: If Julia was a Pommy...........

From Barry Island.........TIDY!
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 15th 2010, 11:01 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 4,129
Posted By James_SC

Re: The Biggest Loser

Shannon was training in the Fitness First on Bond Street this Monday lunchtime..... he was a couple of machines away from me on the cross trainer. I guess he was in town to record this Sundays...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 4th 2010, 7:13 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By James_SC

Melbourne - What's your favourite laneway?

Hi,

My wife and I are going to Melbourne soon for a long weekend. I have been several times on business, but generally stick to the main streets.

We are keen to explore the laneways, any...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 31st 2010, 11:49 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 821
Posted By James_SC

Re: Benidorm

It cracks me up too..... not sure what it is.... maybe it is flashbacks to family holidays in Tenerife during my early teens in the mid 80's!!!! :eek:
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2010, 12:54 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,456
Posted By James_SC

Re: Which airline??????

My wife and I flew back to the UK last year with CP.

I felt the new 'shell' reclining seat was alright, not that much different to the old style. The fact that the person in front cannot recline...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 10th 2010, 1:58 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 681
Posted By James_SC

2011 Rugby World Cup - Travel Packages

Hi All,

Still a long way off, but I think these travel packages get snapped up pretty quick. I think they are also assigned to 'selected' travel companies.

Was anyone else hoping to go over to...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 29th 2010, 8:45 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,507
Posted By James_SC

Re: Is the Rugby 6 Nations on Foxtel this year?

Me too!
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 29th 2010, 5:51 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,507
Posted By James_SC

Is the Rugby 6 Nations on Foxtel this year?

Hi,

Not having much luck finding out if the up and coming 6 nations on Foxtel this year..... does anyone know if it is being shown live on Australia TV?

Cheers,

J
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2010, 8:13 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By James_SC

Re: Vet in Ryde or Putney Sydney?

Hi,

We go to Ryde Vets on Quarry Road, just off Lane Cove Road and have found them to be excellent. The surgery itself is nothing special to look at, but don't let that put you off, the Vets are...
Forum: Australia
Jan 25th 2010, 9:11 am
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By James_SC

Re: long shot but.....

It's not fun trying to find rentals in Sydney, you are in a very competitive price band.

Maybe look at Ryde, it is 5-10 minutes further out from Putney. It is further from the water and not as...
Forum: Australia
Jul 7th 2009, 10:58 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,423
Posted By James_SC

Re: LAFHA : Higher tax rate?

The above is a great example.

This may help....

My annual salary (ex super) is $100k. My weekly rent is $625 (fairly average for a 3 bed house in the North West Sydney suburbs). Current...
Forum: Australia
Jul 7th 2009, 10:48 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,547
Posted By James_SC

Re: Claiming one return flight to UK off tax for 457?

I am on a 457 and benefiting from the 'living away from home' allowance, my employer has told me I am entitled to gain tax relief on 50% of the cost of 1 return flight home per tax year for me and my...
Forum: Australia
Jun 8th 2009, 9:12 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,075
Posted By James_SC

NSW Driving License - 457 Visa

Hi,

I am in Sydney on a 457 Visa.....I am currently driving on my UK driving license and am unclear if I must get a NSW license. The RTA website states you must get one within 3 months if you...
Forum: The Barbie
May 30th 2009, 8:34 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By James_SC

Looking for a game of Soccer in Sydney

Hi there,

Been in Sydney for about 5 months and I am missing my soccer....does anyone know of a 5 aside soccer club.....nothing too serious (over 35!), just looking for a bit of freindly excerise...
Forum: The Barbie
May 9th 2009, 12:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By James_SC

Where would you go if you had 3 or 4 days?

Hi,

We have a friend coming over to stay in October....he will be with us in Sydney for a week and we plan to do the Blue Mountains, Bridge Climb etc.

I am trying to think of mini trip he could...
Forum: The Barbie
May 1st 2009, 11:05 am
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By James_SC

Hunter Valley Places to Stay

Hi all,

Now we have settled in Sydney we are looking to get out and about a bit.

We really want to have a weekend in the Hunter Valley this Spring.....Just wondered if anyone knows of a nice...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2009, 9:53 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 541
Posted By James_SC

UK DVD Player - region issue??

Hi,

Any DVD experts out there? Just hired a DVD from local store in Sydney and it will not play....says something about not be able to play in my region???

I bought Panasonic DVD with us from...
Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2009, 10:03 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,731
Posted By James_SC

Re: Taking your pets

Golden Arrow Shippers - do not be put off by the fact that they do not have a website or seem a bit old fashion.....they are amazing and have all the information you will need...they have visited all...
Forum: The Update Forum
Mar 3rd 2009, 8:55 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By James_SC

Re: 2 months in Sydney

Those cats will have some serious air miles, maybe an upgrade is available :)

Hudson was totally fine the minute he came home. We left him with golden arrow 2 days before we left UK, he then had...
Forum: The Update Forum
Mar 3rd 2009, 8:18 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By James_SC

Re: 2 months in Sydney

Hi,

Yes, we brought Hudson with us from the UK. The process is not overly difficult, but it is precise and you need to be organised. We used Golden Arrow Shippers, who were first class, they set...
Forum: Australia
Mar 2nd 2009, 8:49 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 9,346
Posted By James_SC

Re: Advice on Shipping Companies

Our stuff has arrived today, yippee!!!!!!!

9 weeks door to door, using White and Co. No real dramas, a few minor breakages, but the boys in the UK and here in Sydney were superb.

Def time to...
Forum: Australia
Mar 1st 2009, 7:08 am
Replies: 11
Views: 716
Posted By James_SC

Re: Dog - Boarding kennels Sydney

Thanks we will give them a try.
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