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Forum: Australia
May 16th 2012, 10:09 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,870
Posted By nicktork

Re: Qatar airways

I am due to fly Melbourne to Munich with them in Business Class in two weeks time. I'm expecting good things, will let you know.
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2011, 1:43 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 9,418
Posted By nicktork

Re: Remortgaging UK property from Aus

We did this a couple of years ago. We used Woolwich (Barclays) and it was pretty straightforward to set up from here.

We only released approximately 30% of the value of the UK property though,...
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2011, 9:33 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By nicktork

Re: Ringing Australia from the UK

We used to use this mob: http://www.telediscount.co.uk/index2.php

1p per minute from UK to an Aussie landline

No need to sign up or register, just dial a local access number and then dial the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 3rd 2009, 6:49 am
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By nicktork

Re: Melbourne short-term accom?

Hi Ian

No problem, well if you come over for a reccie before then and you need somewhere to stay, then just get in touch.

Regards
Sara
Forum: Australia
Nov 2nd 2009, 8:07 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By nicktork

Re: Melbourne short-term accom?

Hi Ian and Helena

We have a very basic one bedroom apartment that you could have at a reasonable price. We live in a suburb called The Basin which is at the foot of the Dangenong Ranges.

It...
Forum: Australia
Feb 7th 2009, 7:34 am
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By nicktork

Re: the australian 'soccer' season

In Australia a lot of toilets are made by a company called Fowler.

So, rather than "Armitage Shanks" or "Twyfords", you often get "R FOWLER" embossed on the porcelain. (Google it if you don't...
Forum: Australia
Apr 29th 2008, 8:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By nicktork

Re: Actual cost to get X amount in my aussie bank account?

6693.12 GBP + 7 GB transfer fee, according to www.tranzfers.com
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2008, 8:31 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,441
Posted By nicktork

Re: Hi!!

Blimey, I just had one of those "did I write that" moments.

I'm Nick, my other half is Sara (same spelling). We moved to Melbourne in July 2006, loving it.

Best of luck to you.

Nick &...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2008, 8:37 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By nicktork

Re: Were to watch Football in Melbourne?

The Charles Dickens Tavern, 282-290 Collins St (downstairs).

Show all the English/Scottish games. Also have a few English beers on draught (Speckled Hen, Tetley, etc).

Edit: The old guy who...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2008, 9:00 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 10,846
Posted By nicktork

Re: Has anyone found a GOOD hairdresser in Melbourne??

A clipper-cut from the Dutch guy at the Bayswater Barbers shop, opposite the railway station, is only $12. he even uses old fashioned cut-throat razors to tidy up the neck etc. Any good for you?
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2008, 10:39 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 948
Posted By nicktork

Re: Does anyone know how I can get Match of the Day for OH?

Highlights from MOTD are usually available here: http://www.footytube.com/
Forum: Australia
Aug 23rd 2007, 10:39 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,677
Posted By nicktork

Re: Newcastle Brown Ale

We're near Alchester Village, three mini-roundabouts away if you head towards Canterbury Road. We're on Chloe Close, just behind the garden centre.

We've been here for a little over 12 months...
Forum: Australia
Aug 23rd 2007, 9:51 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,677
Posted By nicktork

Re: Newcastle Brown Ale

Would that be the Acorn on Forest Road?

We ate there on Tuesday evening, not too bad -- perhaps a bit pricey and over-fancy (for these parts), we thought. The chef/owner sounded like a Pom and we...
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2007, 10:21 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 8,456
Posted By nicktork

Re: How Much Extra to Fly Business Class?

We paid for one-way business class when emigrating. Scary because it was 3 times the price of economy and we didn't have jobs lined up in Melbourne, but it was our treat to start off our new life...
Forum: Australia
Jul 22nd 2007, 11:31 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 922
Posted By nicktork

Re: Spacious SUV/Pretend 4WD

I drove a brand new Pajero rental car in Sydney last month. Diesel model. Reminded me of a tractor. No idea what they cost new but I wouldn't want one as a gift.

With that sort of money to...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2007, 12:00 am
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By nicktork

Re: Parramatta

I live in Melbourne, so my answer may be a bit biased...

I visit our NSW offices in Lidcombe & Silverwater (near Olympic Park) about once a month. When I do, I generally stay in Parramatta.
...
Forum: Australia
Jul 11th 2007, 10:14 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By nicktork

Re: Bayswater North

Hi Ellen

We've been in Melbourne for one year and three days! I've just had a look on www.whereis.com.au -- it looks like you're pretty close to Bayswater centre, handy for the train station and...
Forum: Australia
Jul 9th 2007, 9:19 am
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By nicktork

Re: Bayswater North

We live in Kilsyth South (which is also known as Bayswater North), just off Colchester/Canturbury Road. Where is your holiday let?

It's a nice area -- nestled at the foot of The Dandenongs, nice...
Forum: Australia
Jun 27th 2007, 10:30 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 11,369
Posted By nicktork

Re: Cumberland Sausages in Melbourne?

You can get Thorntons chocolates at any Myer store, if that helps?

In the Eastern suburbs there are also "British" sweet shops in Bayswater, Croydon and Olinda. You can get pretty much anything...
Forum: Australia
Jun 27th 2007, 7:33 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 11,369
Posted By nicktork

Re: Cumberland Sausages in Melbourne?

Rob's English butchers in Dandenong definitely has them. Also black pudding, pork pies etc.

The Elephant & Wheelbarrow pub, Bourke St, also serves Cumberland sausage dishes.

Very good Irish...
Forum: Australia
Mar 15th 2007, 8:43 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,359
Posted By nicktork

Re: What has made you smile today?

I saw a ute advertising a plumber called "The Drain Surgeon".

I also drove past a shop called "Hard-on Tools" in Bayswater, which shouldn't make me smile but does.
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2007, 12:00 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,037
Posted By nicktork

Re: Suburbs in Melbs

Doveton is grim. Avoid.
Forum: Australia
Dec 12th 2006, 8:39 pm
Replies: 102
Views: 18,913
Posted By nicktork

Re: MELBOURNE - BUZZY'S RECCIE PART 2!!!

Superb post. :)
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2006, 7:30 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,888
Posted By nicktork

Re: Irn-bru

Most Safeway stores in Melbourne sell it. Both full-sugar and diet versions, 1.25 litre bottles. $1.78.

I prefer the Vimto cordial, 2L for $6.95 though. :eek:
Forum: Australia
Oct 28th 2006, 7:42 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 1,979
Posted By nicktork

Re: Right hook turns and other gotchas - driving in Oz

Don't stress about hook turns. They're only necessary at a small number of junctions in Melbourne's CBD.

If you need to turn right at one, try doing what I do... say "bloody hell, I don't fancy...
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