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Forum: The Rovers Return
Nov 16th 2013, 10:16 am
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

Absolutely, I am a self funded pensioner which means my Aussie pension goes a loooong way over here.

There is a tax treaty between Australia and UK so as long as you declare in one country you...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Nov 2nd 2013, 8:09 am
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

Crikeee, stone the crows, ya wouldn't read about it!!!!!!

Currently sat at the side of the med near Torrevieja wondering where the heck!!! the last six months have gone.

It has been a whirlwind...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 9th 2013, 7:36 am
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: Sim for UK vacation

I'm using a dongle with a "3' sim which you can get a recharge voucher for pretty much anywhere. 15 quid gives you 3g of data.

Then I use skype thru the laptop and can keep in touch with overseas...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 5th 2013, 3:18 pm
Replies: 119
Views: 13,577
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: Betty Boomerangs Back!!

Churchill is my favourite ad-libber of all time. Just check out some of the verbal jousts he had with Lady Astor and you will see what I mean.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 3rd 2013, 6:12 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: Shipping Oz to Uk

Bit like asking how long is a piece of string but "assuming" you can fill a 20' container then your easiest option would be "door to door" where the container is dropped at your place, you pack and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 28th 2013, 6:21 am
Replies: 119
Views: 13,577
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: Betty Boomerangs Back!!

Crikee Miss Betty, it's real beaut and bonzer t'hear from a fellow aussie..

And goodonyer for making mates with the poms...

Strewth a coupla years and you will be a local too...

oooroo
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2013, 6:28 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By kampaicharger

So far, so good

So it's one month on today since we arrived in pommieland so I thought i'd give a quick rundown on things so far:

May 2013:

Got into Manchester Airport after 24 hours in the air without sleep...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 6th 2013, 9:23 am
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

Yeah very similar, I was 12 when went out to Oz as ten quid poms in 69.

This is my first time back in 44 years and although I came back as a foreigner with no pre-conceptions there was an odd...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 6th 2013, 3:48 am
Replies: 119
Views: 13,577
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: Betty Boomerangs Back!!

Good on yer Miss Betty,

Despite 44 years away for me, everything does feel familiar..

Hate cliches, but maybe home is where the heart is..:thumbsup:
Forum: USA
Jun 5th 2013, 3:31 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,477
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: Car insurance after returning home

Initially I went directly to the insurance companies and got quotes between 1400 and 9500 pounds for the same car.

I then contacted an insurance broker and with proof of prior insurance/no claims...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 3rd 2013, 4:48 pm
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

So...

Tiny roads and everybody seems to drive buzzboxes..

As an aussie I felt compelled to go buy the biggest, ugliest boat anchor I could find...

I am now filled with the desire to drive...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 31st 2013, 12:39 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,696
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: Leaving this beautiful place

Maaaaaaate....

I just moved from melbourne back to the uk..

Wound up with 4 tea chest size cardboard boxes and two guitars......

They picked up from my house and I pick up from there depot...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 30th 2013, 9:04 am
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: Car Insurance

Got quotes over the internet between 1400 and 9500 for the same thing. Went and saw an insurance broker and got it for 995. Very happy.
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 29th 2013, 5:15 am
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

okay, some initial observations:

Can't believe how small everything is, kitchen, shower, narrow roads. It's not an annoyance, just something that i am quickly adapting to.

The people I have had...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 28th 2013, 4:57 am
Replies: 1,024
Views: 64,979
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: I think today I've gone 'troppo' - help!

Had a wander thru a Tesco (superstore) yesterday 'n t'were bloody luvly,
don't worry, I left lotsa stuff for you.

Safe journey lass.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 27th 2013, 5:53 am
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

We are staying in Sawley for two weeks while we get settled and visit the "home towns" off to cornwall to look at buying a static caravan as a base for the first coupla years....

Jet lag is an...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 26th 2013, 7:57 am
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

....Hahahahahahahaa................I'm baaaaaaaack.....

Got into manchester yesterday at 1.00 p.m and was sitting in the pub with half a pint of best bitter by 3.00....

Settled in the unit and...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 23rd 2013, 9:13 pm
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

Aaaaaaargh me hearties.... (best pirate voice)...

It be time to be cast off from these shores 'n lead a raiding party across that little isle up north that they be calling "the old...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 23rd 2013, 1:38 am
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,309,381
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

er.. which way are they facing...:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 23rd 2013, 1:34 am
Replies: 1,024
Views: 64,979
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: I think today I've gone 'troppo' - help!

Onya maaaaate...

one more sleep for me and I'm on the way, on my way through I'll tell em ta leave the mat out for ya and speak quietly coz you will be ever so hungover..

Catcha on the flip...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 17th 2013, 12:00 am
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

Er indooors has just polished off my malt whisky (with ginger ale:eek:) but she is a lancashire lass and the love of my life so there's nought ta do 'bout it by gum :flirtyeyes::flirtyeyes:
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 16th 2013, 11:50 pm
Replies: 1,024
Views: 64,979
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: I think today I've gone 'troppo' - help!

Memorable moments in life are made memorable not by the moments but by the people you share em with.

Doubt if you will remember your "colleagues" after six months back home..:cool:
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 16th 2013, 8:03 pm
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

Absolutely, I am planning on buying a static home down south (Cornwall maybe) which will be my base in England during the nice weather.:rofl::rofl:
Apart from which, there is a healthcare treaty...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 16th 2013, 4:17 am
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

Cost me $400 plus insurance...

Use a removalist, he hires a full container (FCL) then consolidates a number of people into the one container (LCL).

6 weeks on the water plus a further 3 weeks...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 16th 2013, 4:11 am
Replies: 104
Views: 15,129
Posted By kampaicharger

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

It is tough leaving my daughter and grandchildren but you have to live your own life as well, apart from which, the plan is for them to fly over to the greek islands when we do the "grand tour" where...
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