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Forum: Australia
Oct 31st 2006, 12:20 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,163
Posted By Darren S

Re: Mandurah

Hi there, Been in perth around 10 weeks and now living in Lakelands. Thought I had better get my arse in gear and meet a few peeps. Got 2 toddlers 4&2 so as long as it's kid friendly would love to...
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2006, 1:33 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,325
Posted By Darren S

Re: Hubby getting cold feet

Everyone has second thoughts and I gave up a senior managerial job to go back to my trade as a sparky over here. If it's in your head to consider it our philosophy was you only live once and if you...
Forum: Australia
Sep 14th 2006, 1:23 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 993
Posted By Darren S

Re: TV prices?buy in UK or OZ?

Prices are about the same. UK TV's will work but no sound unless you view through a digi box ie foxtel. If you have a good TV and are wanting sky then ship it but if you are wanting to buy a new one...
Forum: Australia
Jul 29th 2006, 7:34 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 5,696
Posted By Darren S

Re: Never knew it would be this tough???

Hi Greggsy

I think a few on here are missing my point. I am sorry to hear about your family's health problems and hope they are now on the mend. I did read the thread properly and know that you...
Forum: Australia
Jul 28th 2006, 4:12 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 2,921
Posted By Darren S

Re: Perth ... (Property - Don't read if easily depressed)

Can't see the problem. You can still build a 4x2 on butler estate for $375 with pool. Using 2.4 exchange rate £156k. Thank you very much. Sell a house here you have well over 100k in the bank. Looked...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2006, 10:15 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,452
Posted By Darren S

Re: Arriving in Perth August / Sept?

Give us a shout when you arrive and we will give you any tips we may have picked up in 9 days lol!
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2006, 8:14 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,239
Posted By Darren S

Re: Advice :Flying with kids

Hi we have two girls, one 3.5 and one 2. We decided to opt for a night flight- 7pm Malaysian airlines August 20th- and with a bit of luck they should sleep for most of the first leg. That's the...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2006, 8:11 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,416
Posted By Darren S

Re: Help required please !!

We used PSS (Personal Shipping Services) after searching previous threads onhere. Didn't even bother getting other quotes. So far they have been excellent but as we are not there yet we cant give a...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2006, 8:02 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,452
Posted By Darren S

Re: Arriving in Perth August / Sept?

Hi- we have temporary accommodation sorted in mandurah for just over a month. Just sorted a bank account with Westpac and joined ozforex and xetrade so now got to watch the exchange rate and get some...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2006, 11:01 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 2,718
Posted By Darren S

Re: How do you cope with the weather in Aus ?

Having worked abroad alot in my experience you get used to it. It's only cos we are used to freezing out nuts off. If it was that bad no one would live there :)
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2006, 10:58 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 5,696
Posted By Darren S

Re: Never knew it would be this tough???

Point taken and I will let you know but my view is to treat the first month as a holiday with things to sort out in between and that way I cannot see how it can be stressful- maybe I'm wrong. We will...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2006, 9:32 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 5,696
Posted By Darren S

Never knew it would be this tough???

Has anyone read the thread on the home page with the title above by Greggsy? Is that guy for real?? He has been there for 3.5 weeks, he has a job already and been offered another 4 , a nice house,...
Forum: Australia
Jul 17th 2006, 7:51 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 466
Posted By Darren S

Re: shipping HELP!

We used PSS and they were very good. You should only pack clothes yourself as everything else they unpack and repack with paper not bubblewrap as they say its crap:) I repeat what one of the replys...
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2006, 7:54 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,452
Posted By Darren S

Arriving in Perth August / Sept?

Hi All
Arriving in Perth on August 22nd and like someone said in a previous thread ' what the f*** are we doing!!' Would love to hear from anyone arriving around the same time and maybe we could...
Forum: Australia
Jun 10th 2006, 8:33 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 622
Posted By Darren S

Re: Shipping issue !!!

Hi
We had our furniture collected on Thursday by PSS. We were quoted 8-10 weeks because we are sharing container. The furniture stays at their depot until the container has been packed. When are...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 10th 2006, 11:19 am
Replies: 69
Views: 2,193
Posted By Darren S

Re: Anyone watching the England game?

Thought it was come on England??
Forum: Australia
Jun 10th 2006, 11:18 am
Replies: 40
Views: 4,325
Posted By Darren S

Re: Which Suburbs are nice near Rockingham, Perth

To be honest, Rockingham looked like a dive and was the only place we didn't like in Perth but opinions vary (roadhouse:))

Hi Folks

Can anyone give some advice on nice suburbs near Rockingham,...
Forum: Australia
May 24th 2006, 8:45 pm
Replies: 71
Views: 2,457
Posted By Darren S

Re: school hols sheffield meet up - anyone?

Hi Sue

Remember us from the last meet at Old Orleans?? BT have finally got their act together and got us back online after the move.....so sorry for being quiet over last few weeks!!

Yeah,...
Forum: Australia
Apr 24th 2006, 1:29 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 777
Posted By Darren S

Re: anyone arriving in perth 26th june??

Hi Dawn- A little bit later- August 22nd
Forum: Australia
Apr 24th 2006, 1:25 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,279
Posted By Darren S

Re: Endownment Policy! cash in? or NOT?

Hi- We have just asked for the latest value for our endowment and are pondering the same decision. One thing for sure is that you cant cash in and put in to a uk isa as you will no longer be a uk...
Forum: Australia
Apr 24th 2006, 1:19 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 4,593
Posted By Darren S

Re: The all new spangly sheffield meet thread!! 21st april...

Hi All- sorry for the late reply, we really enjoyed the night, was really good to meet others who also want to escape life as we know it! We will definitely be up for another meet soon. Only just got...
Forum: Australia
Apr 17th 2006, 1:39 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 4,593
Posted By Darren S

Re: The all new spangly sheffield meet thread!! 21st april...

Hi Kay

Yes we are ok with that thanks- c u there

Darren&Vanessa
Forum: Australia
Apr 14th 2006, 7:43 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 4,593
Posted By Darren S

Re: The all new spangly sheffield meet thread!! 21st april...

Hi Martin- bet you are well cheesed off- after months of arranging the excuses seem very disappointing to me. We are up for a pint in Rotherham if you end up cancelling- no point trailling to dee dar...
Forum: Australia
Apr 8th 2006, 10:27 am
Replies: 114
Views: 4,593
Posted By Darren S

Re: The all new spangly sheffield meet thread!! 21st april...

830 is fine with us

Darren&Vanessa
Forum: Australia
Mar 31st 2006, 9:10 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By Darren S

Re: cheap flights to perth

Try Travelbag.co.uk then ring them and they will try all sorts of options to bring the cost down. Just booked one way with them in August and they were by far the most helpful and cheapest

Darren
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