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Forum: Australia
Mar 21st 2011, 11:33 am
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By autorock

Anyone used www.worldbaggage.com.au

Hiya!

We're 75% of the way through repatriating to the UK for a few years and have opted to store most things back in Oz. We have about 110kg of excess baggage in Melbourne and were planning to...
Forum: Australia
Apr 5th 2010, 7:06 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,623
Posted By autorock

Re: $6000 Budget for car, what would you buy?

I'd go a Camry wagon. Very reliable. Only drawback is: ABSOLUTELY NO PERSONALITY!!!

lol

You will not feel any warm fuzzies towards your car!

I know, I bought one when we moved over. It has...
Forum: Australia
Mar 22nd 2010, 12:53 am
Replies: 4
Views: 575
Posted By autorock

Re: Moving from the Gold Coast to Sydney...

Problem is having too many good choices eh!

We still love it here but just want more city buzz. Sydney is a good mix of nice weather, beaches, natural spaces and city buzz....

We lived in:...
Forum: Australia
Mar 21st 2010, 10:23 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 575
Posted By autorock

Moving from the Gold Coast to Sydney...

Just wondering if anyone knows a reliable removal firm to move a 20" container worth of stuff to Sydney from the Gold Coast.

We moved out from London 10 months ago and have LOVED life here in...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2009, 3:51 am
Replies: 714
Views: 65,616
Posted By autorock

Re: I DON'T LIKE LIVING IN AUSTRALIA BECAUSE...

Fair enough then....

I guess drugs are the only loosely comparable factor.

On all other fronts, no one disagrees with me?!?

Consensus then! All my other points have been validated!

Oh,...
Forum: Australia
Nov 3rd 2009, 10:51 pm
Replies: 714
Views: 65,616
Posted By autorock

Re: I DON'T LIKE LIVING IN AUSTRALIA BECAUSE...

You mean "[Of] course they did".

British education?
Forum: Australia
Nov 3rd 2009, 12:52 pm
Replies: 714
Views: 65,616
Posted By autorock

Re: I DON'T LIKE LIVING IN AUSTRALIA BECAUSE...

Because I'm fat, lazy, have a bad attitude, hate nature and good restaurants, prefer to feel down-trodden and hopeless than up-beat and positive.

I can't stand it when it doesn't rain every time I...
Forum: Australia
Aug 7th 2009, 10:13 am
Replies: 153
Views: 15,471
Posted By autorock

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

I'll drink to that!

PS. Speaking of drink; Dan Murphy's - OMG! Best bottle shop ever...

Try Barron's Ale if you're into ales - Aussie Ale that won international Ale of the year... Top notch!
Forum: Australia
Aug 6th 2009, 8:50 am
Replies: 153
Views: 15,471
Posted By autorock

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

Hey hey!!! Great stuff and congratulations!!

We finally made the move in April. Spent 5 weeks in Melbourne with family and finally made it to our new life on the Gold Coast on June 1st.

We have...
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2009, 9:39 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,917
Posted By autorock

Re: Driving in Australia

Sadly, I have to agree with that one!!! Qld has the highest font-rear collision incidence in the country!

Just look at how many skid marks there are on the M1 on the Goldy - scary! Try making a...
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2009, 8:53 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,917
Posted By autorock

Re: Driving in Australia

Almost everyone in Australia gets a license as soon as they are 17 or 18 depending on the state... I got my first license in Oz and it's pretty easy - don't know what the hoolabalah is about!

As...
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2009, 8:42 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By autorock

Re: Hiking Mt Warning - NSW

For what it's worth, I've never climbed it myself but it looks great from 'Best of All Lookout' at Springbrook!!

Let us know how you go (and even post some pics!)

We move to the Gold Coast in...
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2009, 4:59 pm
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

I'm closing my eyes tight and clinching my but cheeks and hoping for the best (seems to be the logic way forward?!?)

I'm off to Oz to live in 9 weeks (booked!) and will earn my living in GBP£ for...
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2009, 4:50 pm
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

Yeah, I'm not that hopeful now - bummer....
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2009, 8:27 am
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

Hope you're right mate - it seems to be testing that support line again persistently!

I don't want to be kicking myself if $2.20 looks great in 1 months time!
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2009, 8:43 pm
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

I'm with you MrCro...

It's been on an upward trend for about 6 weeks now. Channelling nicely... (Although anyone would be mad to deny that it could end any day, at present, it's definitely...
Forum: Australia
Feb 16th 2009, 11:33 pm
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

Looks like it hit that support line today so hopefully tomorrow or the day after we'll see some decisive positive movement...
Forum: Australia
Feb 16th 2009, 12:01 am
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

The forecast of 10% had me on the edge of my seat...

Now with the actual figure, I'm sitting on the floor! OUCH!
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2009, 11:37 pm
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

Yeah, I was just having a look at that.. I think if it breaks through the line it could be the end of my puny little theory!

The next 24-48hrs could be interesting.....
Forum: Australia
Feb 12th 2009, 9:03 pm
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

Sounds so easy (and quick and neat) when you say it just like that!

I hope they print a few notes with my name on 'em!!

Hey, I notice you're visa came through last month - giddy-up! Well done!...
Forum: Australia
Feb 11th 2009, 1:14 pm
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

Another (more flimsy!) take is that it's a wedge forming - could break out either way?!?

Thoughts!?

http://www.rocketland.com/generic/Forex_Chart_11_02_09.jpg
Forum: Australia
Feb 11th 2009, 1:04 pm
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

These are just yahoo finance charts (http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=GBPAUD=X&t=5d&l=on&z=l&q=l&c=) and I've drawn on them in photoshop...

If my support line holds any water, the rate will...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 11th 2009, 6:54 am
Replies: 48
Views: 4,304
Posted By autorock

Re: UK Property Market: blowing off some steam...

Good on ya Ponyrama. I'll send a prayer up for you too... They say there has been an increase in the volume of sales lately...

Best of luck!!
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2009, 10:49 am
Replies: 714
Views: 72,413
Posted By autorock

Re: FX £ - $ AUD This week

For anyone who believes in Technical Analysis, there seems to be a channel forming!??!

My theory is that until there's another big fundamental driver, it'll be good old fashioned TA driving the...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 10th 2009, 10:18 am
Replies: 48
Views: 4,304
Posted By autorock

Re: UK Property Market: blowing off some steam...

Just wanted to update you all on our situation:

This week has been a major milestone for us as we booked our flights to Oz!!!

Paid £1,170 with Cathay Pacific for 2 adults, 1 toddler (2.5) and...
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