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Forum: Australia
Aug 28th 2010, 7:16 am
Replies: 8
Views: 40,425
Posted By mark1963

Re: Roofing felt - what's it called in Oz or does it not exist?

I think your gonna need a handrail.......Health and Saftey First !:rofl:
Forum: Australia
Aug 27th 2010, 12:20 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 40,425
Posted By mark1963

Re: Roofing felt - what's it called in Oz or does it not exist?

Hi Buzzy Bee,

You would probably be able to buy some from a commercial flat roofer, it isnt underfelt like they have in uk.

It will be heavy duty stuff used for multi layerd roofing.....I could...
Forum: Australia
Aug 24th 2010, 8:39 am
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By mark1963

Re: Is it worth taking my laptop?

Yep !!

I fly with Cathay on Friday...and just found out that laptops can be carried on plus your 7kg hand luggage.

Cheers,
Mark
Forum: Australia
Aug 20th 2010, 5:50 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,460
Posted By mark1963

Re: Hottest temperature in Sydney

Hi there,

The hotest I ever experienced was about 44 degrees, i think it was in 2005..
Damm Hot !! :eek:

Buy a big Fan just in case !!

Sydney Summers will always chuck a few very hot days...
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2010, 6:31 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,317
Posted By mark1963

Re: Shipping timelines. Container left yesterday.

Hi Alison,

I used a local removal firm in Winchester....it was ther forwarding agent that held things up !!!

So they had no controll over it..So my removals guy eventually found another company...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2010, 11:56 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,317
Posted By mark1963

Re: Shipping timelines. Container left yesterday.

Ok Interesting....

Thanks for that.

Good luck with the move.!!
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2010, 7:59 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,317
Posted By mark1963

Re: Shipping timelines. Container left yesterday.

Hi Kayelem,

No, we are in Sydney...Im not holding my breath on the delivery date, I cant see it getting to Sydney until the 5th or 6th if you see where it is at the moment.

The shipping company...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2010, 8:37 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,317
Posted By mark1963

Re: Shipping timelines. Container left yesterday.

Shipping time on avearage is 6-7 weeks.......I imported building materials into Sydney from UK for many years.

On the note it depends on where your ship is stopping.....I have my furnature on a...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2010, 8:24 am
Replies: 65
Views: 11,569
Posted By mark1963

Re: Salary in Sydney. Ok or not?

Chatswood is a good middle class area....lots going on and easy acces to beaches and national parks.

Should pick up a decent 3-4 bed house for $700-$900 /week !
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2010, 6:41 am
Replies: 65
Views: 11,569
Posted By mark1963

Re: Salary in Sydney. Ok or not?

Hi Flakey,

You will be fine mate, that is a very good take home package....you will work it out when you get...we are moving back to coogee in two weeks 2 x adult and 1 x child .

Weebie is...
Forum: Australia
Aug 14th 2010, 10:25 pm
Replies: 118
Views: 55,020
Posted By mark1963

Re: UK schooling vs Australia for young children

Hi Evelyn,
Thanks for your post...we live in Winchester....apparently the best schooling there is in the UK..

I think the moral of the thread is...if people are so worried about the education...
Forum: Australia
Aug 14th 2010, 7:55 am
Replies: 118
Views: 55,020
Posted By mark1963

Re: UK schooling vs Australia for young children

Really ?
Forum: Australia
Aug 14th 2010, 5:31 am
Replies: 118
Views: 55,020
Posted By mark1963

Re: UK schooling vs Australia for young children

Its amazing that the Australian Economy is flying high and there are many Australian workers who are head hunted all over the world.....

Can Australias School system be that bad...maybe the UK is...
Forum: Australia
Aug 10th 2010, 8:13 am
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By mark1963

Re: Shipping car and house contents

Hi There,

I used these guys before...for my car...but they also do a combined car and house content service.

www.cargoonline.com.au

They were very good and best price......!

Good luck
Forum: Australia
Aug 5th 2010, 3:23 am
Replies: 13
Views: 7,135
Posted By mark1963

Re: Mailing presents from the UK to Australia

Hi AB

I sell stuff on ebay and send all over the world...your stuff will go as a 'small packet' with royal mail.

Take it to your local post office, it should not be an issue..!

Cheers,
Mark
Forum: Australia
Aug 1st 2010, 11:59 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,950
Posted By mark1963

Re: Australia as a tourist destination is..

I was in Canada Skiing earlier this year, i was surprised at the ammount of Aussies over there, especially the ones moaning about how dear it was to ski in Aus, and how it was cheaper to fly to...
Forum: Australia
Jul 28th 2010, 9:58 am
Replies: 353
Views: 42,422
Posted By mark1963

Re: Staffordshire Bull Terriers in Australia

There arw heaps of Staffies in Oz, and are not on the banned list...

But you should check with an shipping agent.
Forum: Australia
Jul 28th 2010, 5:56 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By mark1963

Re: importing a car to Aus any advice please

Hi There,

They make it bloody difficult to gat any real solid information on Imported cars, I have used these guys before, they were excellent, They may be able to answer your question.
...
Forum: Australia
Jul 27th 2010, 2:45 am
Replies: 10
Views: 29,977
Posted By mark1963

Re: Teaching assistant qualifications in oz

Hi Nat,

No she has not, we wont be in Oz untill Sept, so will make some updates when we know what the score is !

She has spent the past 4 years voulntry teachers assistans 1 day a week at my...
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2010, 6:11 am
Replies: 10
Views: 29,977
Posted By mark1963

Re: Teaching assistant qualifications in oz

Hi Nat,

Bad news , They don't use teachers assistants like they do in UK, my wife started the same course last year until she found this out.

A Teachers Assistant in Oz is Special...
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2010, 11:22 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,885
Posted By mark1963

Re: Shipping companies average costs?

Hi Macca,

You got it...no flys on you.

Dumbos are ok on here!!!

Love mark
Forum: The Update Forum
Jul 23rd 2010, 10:33 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,817
Posted By mark1963

Re: Four months in Sydney, my thoughts

Gere,

I think you need a hug !

By the Europe isn't actually doing too well at the moment !
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2010, 10:16 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,895
Posted By mark1963

Re: The true picture

Hi Ali,

Outside Rendering is much more in demand in Oz than the UK, inside plastering is not so common especially on new builds.(Generally speaking)

There is always heaps of work in Sydney for...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2010, 9:19 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,885
Posted By mark1963

Re: Shipping companies average costs?

Hi Chippie,

Furniture is quite expensive in Oz...and you will get peanuts for it here..if anything at all.

We have sent over 360 qubic foot of stuff including bed, sofa cabinets etc, plus our...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2010, 6:16 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,859
Posted By mark1963

Re: Anyone in Armidale?

Hi lowbie,

I worked in Armidale for a few months, great uni Town, very beautiful and senic place...lots of farming and Friendly folk.

From my understanding is that the education is excelent.
...
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