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Forum: Australia
Jan 19th 2016, 11:32 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Data Sims to use around Europe

Last time I was in Europe (2013) I found it impossible to get a SIM for my iPad which worked in every country - as soon as you crossed a national border (Italy to Switzerland to France to Belgium to...
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2016, 11:58 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,629
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Money to start new life with...

For furniture, if you just want low cost stuff to see you through the first year or two until you get settled then Super Amart is the place to go. Or if you don't mind used stuff then go to Gumtree...
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2016, 11:47 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 828
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Miami Vice or Bush Tucker Man?

Don't forget that the Gold Coast isn't just the Miami Vice section a few kilometres inland from the coastline - you can get the best of both worlds by living inland around Nerang or Mudgeeraba from...
Forum: Australia
Dec 7th 2015, 11:41 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 6,906
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Which suburb to live in Brisbane

Define 'older' and 'newer'. You won't find too many new (post 2000) houses around Toowong as most new construction will be apartments/townhouses built to take advantage of the size of the original...
Forum: Australia
Oct 8th 2015, 12:45 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,925
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Tasteless tomatoes in QLD

There are plenty of farmer's markets around Brisbane where you can get good fruit and vegetables (oysters and mussels are not on my shopping list. Northside my local ones are Nundah (Sunday...
Forum: Australia
Sep 30th 2015, 2:55 am
Replies: 83
Views: 36,302
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Moving to Brisbane - the good and bad

I've lived in both Brisbane and Adelaide (around 15 years in each) and spent a considerable amount of time in all the other capitals - just to let you know that my opinion is not based on just...
Forum: Australia
Sep 6th 2015, 11:49 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,002
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Wild camping

You can camp just about anywhere as long as you have the landowner's permission. It's getting that permission that can be tricky, particularly when dealing with large pastoral properties. State...
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2015, 1:23 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,186
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Brisbane vs Adelaide

I've been in Oz for over 30 years and have lived roughly 50:50 in Adelaide and Brisbane. Which do I prefer? Well..........

Brisbane for the climate (yes I know, personal choice, don't like very...
Forum: Australia
Mar 17th 2015, 11:36 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,186
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Brisbane vs Adelaide

Try Mount Barker in SA. Small town but a (moderately) easy commute into the Adelaide CBD - try driving via the freeway/Upper Sturt Road to Belair and then catching the train to avoid the city peak...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2015, 10:22 pm
Replies: 151
Views: 9,743
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Australian Petrol (& other) fuel Price Update...

Actually it has, by a cent or so, at times when petrol has been at the top of its cycle. Though on average diesel is always more expensive than petrol and doesn't have a periodic cycle.

From the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 1st 2015, 10:17 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,231
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Life in Adelaide

Adelaide is a lovely city to live in, particularly if you like getting out into the country for relaxation as the Adelaide Hills, Mclaren Vale, Barossa Valley and the Fleurieu Peninsula are all...
Forum: Australia
Jan 18th 2015, 11:56 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7,902
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Welder looking to move to Australia

keel, I work for a pipeline design, engineering and asset management consultancy: our need for welding engineering input is small and I already have a consultant to provide what little input we...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2015, 10:36 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7,902
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Welder looking to move to Australia

dalemooney, have a word with these people. (http://www.howelldavies.com.au/)
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2015, 10:04 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7,902
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Welder looking to move to Australia

The pipelines to Curtis Island were all 42" (1050mm) and were welded with automatic welding machines - there are still plenty of smaller pipelines being built (up to 18") which are stovepipe welded...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2015, 2:52 am
Replies: 16
Views: 7,902
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Welder looking to move to Australia

How are you at vertical down pipeline welding MMAW with cellulosic electrodes? Every weld radiographed or UT examined for defects? If you think you can perform this sort of welding out in the field...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2015, 1:01 am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,528
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police

Don't get me started on how ridiculous a lot of posted speed limits are! - but that's a completely different topic from getting fined for ignoring them.
Forum: Australia
Jan 5th 2015, 2:59 am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,528
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police

Why do so many people complain about getting speeding fines? Or, if not actually complaining, feel it is worth commenting on? Speed limits are posted everywhere, cars have speedometers (and cruise...
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2014, 10:25 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 4,046
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Plugs & Sockets

In all states there are laws relating to who can perform the various building trades. No-one polices them, and to judge from the sale of plugs, sockets, light fittings, plumbing goods, etc from...
Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2014, 2:49 am
Replies: 2,789
Views: 878,083
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

The direct line for Reservations is +1 480 693 6701, open 24 hours and answered by a real person. Or at least it was when I first posted this 3 years ago.
Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2014, 2:01 am
Replies: 55
Views: 4,046
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Plugs & Sockets

How long do you plan to stay in Australia? Unless you are only here for a short time it makes sense to change the plugs on the equipment rather than using extension boards brought from the UK. After...
Forum: Australia
Nov 5th 2014, 12:18 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,020
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Car: Hire or Buy?

Have a look at Carsales (http://www.carsales.com.au/car/queensland-state/?tracking=dsa&gclid=CLqUzZqk4sECFVIGvAodMFwAaA). Buy (say) a 2yo Ford Focus for between $15k-$20k (depending on model) and...
Forum: Australia
Nov 2nd 2014, 11:51 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,726
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Caboolture

The train runs from Caboolture into Brisbane roughly every half hour and take just over an hour to reach Central (45 mins if you get an express).
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2014, 12:17 am
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Adelaide to Brisbane

I've done the Adelaide-Brisbane move twice - once in 1995 and once in 2004. And obviously, the Brisbane-Adelaide move once, in 1999. Never with children though. When I made the first move in 1995...
Forum: The Update Forum
Oct 7th 2014, 10:33 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 27,577
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: 12 Years on; more bad than good

Hindsighttoo, it would be interesting to know where you live - there are parts of your post which suggest to me that you are in a town like Gympie (lots of guns, racism, etc). I have been in...
Forum: Australia
Oct 7th 2014, 10:16 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,728
Posted By KJCherokee

Re: Birmingham to Brisbane

Plenty of opportunities around Brisbane to be 'rural' and still be within an hour of the CBD. Mt Nebo is very rural - very windy road though so not an easy commute. Beenleigh area has the train...
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