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Forum: The Barbie

Jul 30th 2009, 1:29 am

Replies: 16

Anyone ever been sucked off in Penrith?

Views: 5,686

Posted By Llewellyn

Re: Anyone ever been sucked off in Penrith?

OMG - I thought those signs only appeared in Asia! Interesting - 60 people viewed the post and only 2 of us have been game to reply! :lol:

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 28th 2009, 6:33 pm

Replies: 102

The best fish and chip shops around the world

Views: 7,633

Posted By Llewellyn

Re: The best fish and chip shops around the world

If you are buying them in New Zealand don't forget it's fush and chups there! :rofl:

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 24th 2009, 5:56 pm

Replies: 4

Pension From the UK

Views: 705

Posted By Llewellyn

Re: Pension From the UK

I recently started getting my UK pension. I had to pay money to qualify as I hadn't accrued enough working time in the UK. The whole process took over nine months from when I first applied, and...

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 24th 2009, 5:43 pm

Replies: 7

Electric shock off bath tap?

Views: 6,787

Posted By Llewellyn

Re: Electric shock off bath tap?

I'd definitely get it checked out by a qualified electrician. Water and electricity can be a lethal combination! Don't take the risk. :(

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 24th 2009, 4:07 am

Replies: 486

Who's going to win The Ashes?

Views: 19,739

Posted By Llewellyn

Re: Who's going to win The Ashes?

There was a time when the expression 'it isn't cricket' meant someone doing something deceitful or dishonest. Sadly that expression has lost its meaning when the philosophy has changed to 'win at...

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 24th 2009, 3:58 am

Replies: 7

Spending in UK with oz debit card

Views: 747

Posted By Llewellyn

Re: Spending in UK with oz debit card

The last time I was there in 2005 I seem to recall withdrawing money from ATM's without fees but was told there would be a fee if the bank teller handled the withdrawal. I don't bother with...

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 24th 2009, 3:54 am

Replies: 15

Unpaid speeding fine in U.K.

Views: 9,191

Posted By Llewellyn

Re: Unpaid speeding fine in U.K.

Well I'm happy to do that. I just want to get it sorted and finalised.

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 24th 2009, 3:52 am

Replies: 15

Unpaid speeding fine in U.K.

Views: 9,191

Posted By Llewellyn

Re: Unpaid speeding fine in U.K.

That happened 4 years ago, so no point in querying it with them now. I thought it was outrageous. The problem is once they have your credit card details it seems they can just deduct money without...

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 23rd 2009, 12:30 pm

Replies: 15

Unpaid speeding fine in U.K.

Views: 9,191

Posted By Llewellyn

Re: Unpaid speeding fine in U.K.

Awww mickmay, I want to visit the Tower again - does that mean I get a free entry?:)

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 23rd 2009, 12:28 pm

Replies: 15

Unpaid speeding fine in U.K.

Views: 9,191

Posted By Llewellyn

Re: Unpaid speeding fine in U.K.

Thanks for prompt replies lonndongeek and paulry - I've been really stressing here - I fly over next week! With all the computer link-ups nowadays I'm wondering if they actually link such things to...

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 23rd 2009, 12:03 pm

Replies: 15

Unpaid speeding fine in U.K.

Views: 9,191

Posted By Llewellyn

Unpaid speeding fine in U.K.

I live in Australia with dual citizenship. Four years ago I copped a speeding fine in the UK. Notice was forwarded to me by the car hire company (they charged 20 pounds to do that!). I meant to pay...

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