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Forum: Australia
Feb 20th 2007, 12:34 am
Replies: 8
Views: 657
Posted By surfdude

Re: Citizenship

Hi there, so glad I stumbled on this thread. Could you please explain the 'help' payment of fees for uni courses ? My son finishes Year 12 in November and we are beginning to panic a bit and get...
Forum: Australia
May 29th 2006, 2:31 am
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By surfdude

Brisbane citizenship update

Just to let you know, received our appointment letter within two weeks. Was very surprise living so close to the city that we had to book an interview at Cleveland Post Office. Waited a week for...
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2006, 6:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By surfdude

Re: Just a few observations/tips

Sounds like a true Aussie - a breath of fresh air eh ! (I think your post highlights everything I was 'trying' to say) I wasn't saying you have to conform, more try not to keep everything 'UKish' !...
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2006, 3:40 am
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By surfdude

Just a few observations/tips

We are having our citizenship interview in a couple of weeks and I am so proud of all of my family members for the way they have adjusted to life in their new (soon to be) home country. My husband...
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2006, 3:10 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,706
Posted By surfdude

Re: Isolated from the rest of the World

Without sounding too hard, if you are having these kind of feelings then you really should not come ! Aus is full of the ex Brits sounding their woos and quickly packing up their boxes and catching...
Forum: Australia
Apr 29th 2006, 2:49 am
Replies: 7
Views: 727
Posted By surfdude

Re: Citizenship - Brisbane

Thanks for the reply - wish us luck !
SD :)
Forum: Australia
Apr 28th 2006, 5:02 am
Replies: 7
Views: 727
Posted By surfdude

Citizenship - Brisbane

We have just applied. Has any one got recent experience in applying in the Brisbane area ? If so, how long did it take to get an interview and subsequent ceremony ?
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2006, 1:48 am
Replies: 66
Views: 3,923
Posted By surfdude

Re: Acreage Living

Thanks for all the replies guys. The bikes are a consideration, but I won't be annoying the neighbours. The estate we are most interested in has 'no trails bikes' in the covenants ! Great excuse...
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2006, 5:41 am
Replies: 66
Views: 3,923
Posted By surfdude

Acreage Living

We have a great home however we have two boys who want trail bikes and are contemplating moving to an acreage property (or building one on 11/2 acres).

We have had friends giving us conflicting...
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2006, 5:33 am
Replies: 10
Views: 822
Posted By surfdude

Re: OT BundyMum - the book

Our thoughts will be with you and Bundy Mum on the 22nd.
Best wishes,
SD.
Forum: Australia
Apr 5th 2006, 11:58 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,954
Posted By surfdude

Re: Holiday help please - Australia Zoo

My comments were not intended to offend ! Boys can you lot get the claws out over such strange subjects ! (Forget world poverty/politics lets get nasty about opinions on Zoos!)

I stick by MY...
Forum: Australia
Apr 5th 2006, 12:26 am
Replies: 32
Views: 1,954
Posted By surfdude

Re: Holiday help please - Australia Zoo

Just a different point of view. I understand why most people want to visit Australia Zoo - Steve Irwin, but most of the time he is not there ! The Zoo itself is quite expensive to get into and for...
Forum: Australia
Jan 26th 2006, 10:44 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,707
Posted By surfdude

Re: National Insurance Cont.What did you decide?

Many thanks for the info, I will give them a ring and do the same !
Forum: Australia
Jan 26th 2006, 8:50 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,707
Posted By surfdude

Re: National Insurance Cont.What did you decide?

Could you please let me know where I go (web site ?) to get necessary paperwork to carrying on paying/or get a forcast ? Do payments have to be continuous ? We have been here nearly two years and...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 17th 2005, 4:44 am
Replies: 120
Views: 10,515
Posted By surfdude

Re: Sad news about BundyMum

Thinking of you all. I'm sure we have all learn't a lot from Bundymum and the impact of dignity and cypertalk.
Take care.
SD.
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2005, 10:07 am
Replies: 13
Views: 858
Posted By surfdude

Re: After 17 months, we finally have our first home !

Agree, I thought it was too big and I couldn't see how to make it a 'home' - it (personal opinion) just seems too 'showhouse' for me. We went for the Mornington 36 - Homestead facade, it is the...
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2005, 7:38 am
Replies: 13
Views: 858
Posted By surfdude

Re: After 17 months, we finally have our first home !

No worries, I posted the thread not to 'gloat' but for exactly this reason, to answer questions from people !

In answer to your questions;
1. You go and see your sales guy and tell him what...
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2005, 4:09 am
Replies: 13
Views: 858
Posted By surfdude

After 17 months, we finally have our first home !

Yes, after that long I have just unpacked boxes that we brought from England. Some stuff I forgot I had, other stuff (typical english cottage) went straight in the bin !

We have waited so long...
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2005, 7:59 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,330
Posted By surfdude

Re: Anyone heard from Bundy recently

Glad to hear everything is going well. Take care, keep in touch and tell your Mum that people are still asking about her, she is still a BE favorite.

SD.
Forum: Australia
Aug 25th 2005, 10:38 am
Replies: 39
Views: 1,955
Posted By surfdude

Re: The great Aussie BBQ....

oh no, you have just given hubby a great idea -not helpful !
Forum: Australia
Aug 25th 2005, 12:01 am
Replies: 39
Views: 1,955
Posted By surfdude

Re: The great Aussie BBQ....

Glad its not just me then !
Forum: Australia
Aug 24th 2005, 11:35 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 1,955
Posted By surfdude

The great Aussie BBQ....

Scenario: Great hubby, can not complain however slight problem which having bought a new 4 burner/side burning BBQ need to resolve !

In England it was always me who did the BBQ's (on the odd...
Forum: Australia
Aug 24th 2005, 3:49 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,400
Posted By surfdude

Re: Build vs Buy for housing in Aus : Lose money?

Just coming to the end of a build now. When we first starting looking at homes we were strongly advised to go for existing property - already established, no further outlay etc. When we starting...
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2005, 6:28 am
Replies: 53
Views: 2,883
Posted By surfdude

Re: This is a low

Thinking of you both. Try to take comfort in each other and talk to each other about your feelings.
SD.
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2005, 6:25 am
Replies: 9
Views: 683
Posted By surfdude

Re: Dog Boarding Kennels,Any recomendations?

Hi,
Definately recommend Woofers Boarding Kennels - home from home, very clean $15.00 a day inc food Tel: 3206 4909. Address is 14 Worthing Road, Victoria Point ( its actually more Thornlands than...
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