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Forum: The Barbie
Nov 29th 2008, 3:37 am
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Any legal requirements before leaving UK?

I don't believe there is any "Legal" requirement to tell anyone. We told nobody - just got on the plane and went :D
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 29th 2008, 3:33 am
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Christmas Tree lighting in Brisbane City

The Myers windows (Queen Street Mall) this year have THE SCARIEST big Santa face I've ever seen in my life!!! I'm sure it will give the little ones bad dreams for weeks . . .

You go and have a...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 29th 2008, 3:27 am
Replies: 80
Views: 5,219
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: please vote those who have emmigrated - Was it the right or wrong decision.

We've only been here about 8 weeks and some days we love it and some days I could weep.

But more importantly both my wife (53) and I (48) believe passionately that life is about the journey and...
Forum: Australia
Nov 29th 2008, 3:14 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,709
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: just found a scorpion in the house

Ha - you should take a look at this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNEeq5qGh8I

:ohmy:
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 19th 2008, 6:25 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,074
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Moving to Brisbane but concerned!

If it makes you feel less vulnerable I arrived 4 weeks ago without a job (same area of IT as you) and I'm not panicking yet ;)

There seem to be a lot of Project Manager roles in Brisbane...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2008, 6:02 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Moving to Brisbane 09 - Job maket flat?

Hi there

I'm in (almost exactly) the same boat as Slider. 15+ years senior IT management experience, have been here 4 weeks and applied for over 40 jobs and had 2 phone calls (both to say no!) :(...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2008, 5:54 am
Replies: 72
Views: 7,241
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: M & S Now deliver to OZ & NZ from 12th Nov

This has just made my wife soooooooo happy!!!

We've only been here a little over a month but are already mega-depressed at the state of the department stores here (and we've tried loads!).
...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2008, 5:40 am
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: UK no claims insurance helpful for renting in Oz?

No Claims is of no help with renting here - they just want to know you've got some money ;)

Also, my wife and I insured our new car here with NRMA and were given full no claims bonus straight away...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2008, 5:16 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,125
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Quick and cheaper ways than banks to send money to Australia

We used Tranzfers to transfer £12,000 and the money was in Oz the next day. Also very cheap and much better than the banks (who took over a week) - Very impressed with Tranzfers and will continue to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2008, 5:13 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,407
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: finding somewhere to live before arrival ?

We arrived last month in Brisbane with no place arranged to stay. We just got a list of serviced apartments from the Tourist Information Centre in Queen Street Mall and drove around to them.
...
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2008, 12:52 am
Replies: 8
Views: 602
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Transfering money question

But you can't bank history, G ;)
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2008, 12:51 am
Replies: 366
Views: 52,140
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Australian Dollar - exchange rate?!

That may be so H - but not in the period of personal interest to the missus and me (ie: the 12 months or so leading up to our move next week) ;)
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2008, 12:25 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,593
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Cheap (but reliable!) 2nd hand car

I am many things - but *never* boring. :devil_smile:

One thing I won't miss about the UK is every 2nd car being "Milennium Silver" - quite possibly THE hardest colour to spot on a grey and rainy...
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2008, 12:03 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,593
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Cheap (but reliable!) 2nd hand car

Thanks everyone. So - I'm looking for a manual Toyota with cruise control . . . from a dealer.

Any particular colour I should be asking for? :rofl:
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2008, 11:56 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,655
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Which Bank is better?

We just opened a migrant account with Westpac via their office in London. Really easy. Very helpful.

Number is 0207 621 7000

D
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2008, 11:51 pm
Replies: 366
Views: 52,140
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Australian Dollar - exchange rate?!

$2.31 to the squid as I type! Can't last . . .

D
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2008, 11:49 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 602
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Transfering money question

I'd get in quick. The exchange rate is $2.31 to £1.00 at this very moment!! Best it's been in ages . . .

D
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2008, 11:46 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Questions about DVDs

Take a look for your model here: http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks

:thumbup:
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2008, 11:44 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Questions about DVDs

You can crack the region protection on most DVD players - did mine in 30 seconds. Look up your DVD player in Google with "region" and "crack".

If you cant do it, just buy a multi-region player in...
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2008, 6:28 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Honesty!

BTW - the reaction we've had mostly from freinds, family and colleagues has been sheer unbridled jealousy :devil_smile:
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2008, 6:27 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Honesty!

My best mate of 41 years has virtually stopped talking to me. We did go for a "farewell drink" last week and he said "I'm only going to say this once then I'll let it go. It's f****d that you're...
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2008, 11:18 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Need some help with our packing - artwork and prints

Two weeks??! By 'eck - you had a fast boat ;)

Breathing - ah yes, I remember it well. We're both in a very strange mood at the moment - sort of euphoria crossed with suicidal ;) But we keep...
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2008, 11:14 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Its 9 AM,not a cloud in the sky....

It's midnight in Kent and blowing a gale and persisting down with rain - and you know what . . . I don't care! Because this time next week we'll be in Oz :thumbsup:

I'll try not to bring the wet...
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2008, 9:15 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,006
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: now, this is a beetle !!!!

Looks like something off "The 5th Element"! :unsure:

Bring it on :thumbup:
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2008, 9:00 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,593
Posted By Dave_Kent

Re: Cheap (but reliable!) 2nd hand car

"actually show up to crimes " . . . now that *will* be a welcome change :thumbsup:
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