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Forum: The Barbie
May 17th 2013, 2:40 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,223
Posted By easygroove

Sofa beds for the old folk

The in laws will be here soon and staying with us. We have a decent air bed for kids sleepovers but need to get something more substantial. Can anyone make recommendations on sofa beds?

It will...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2012, 8:58 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,513
Posted By easygroove

Re: Setting up a business as a sole contractor?

@kjcherokee. That could be all I need. I'm only planning to contract for 6 -12 months after which time I should transition to perm govt contract
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2012, 11:22 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,513
Posted By easygroove

Re: Setting up a business as a sole contractor?

agreed great post, thanks bibbs........karma for you and some hard work for me!!
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2012, 8:43 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,513
Posted By easygroove

Setting up a business as a sole contractor?

Hi

Times at the company i've been with for the past 18months are changing due to a recent takeover. I feel days are numbered for some parts of the business including the area i work in. I'm a...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 24th 2012, 11:22 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,036
Posted By easygroove

Ipad - which one should i get

Hi

Im a bit late joining the party with this, but having re-arranged our IT facilities at home (PC is now in separate room well away from lounge etc) and wanting to let my kids join the digital...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2012, 9:22 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,869
Posted By easygroove

Home Contents Insurance

Hi

After a bit of advice on how much to insure contents for. We live in a 3 bed town house in a beach side suburb in Syd. we have modest furniture and nothing particularly expensive as a single...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 11th 2012, 7:02 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By easygroove

old mobile phones...what to do with them?

we've got three, all old nokias. They dont have sim cards and are locked (i cant remember how to unlock). They are in reasonable condition with chargers. Batteries still good.

What can i do...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 4th 2012, 4:47 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By easygroove

Re: DVLA Driving Licence

I dont think i was reqd to surrender the UK licence when applying and receiving a NSW licence. Maybe there is an agreement between Australia and UK?

To be safe, i guess i should use the NSW...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 4th 2012, 4:14 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By easygroove

DVLA Driving Licence

Have returned to UK for a month and still have UK driving licence, valid for another couple of years. It has our old UK address on it and i don't think i have updated any records with the DVLA.
...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 23rd 2012, 11:48 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,136
Posted By easygroove

Re: Check in times - emirates

flying from sydney
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 23rd 2012, 10:06 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,136
Posted By easygroove

Check in times - emirates

Hi

We fly on Thurs am back to blighty via Dubai. Its a 6am flight :frown: which means a 330-400am check in....or do i need to be there earlier?

The timings on this flight are a nightmare!!
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 10th 2012, 10:35 am
Replies: 1
Views: 597
Posted By easygroove

Dubai overnight

We fly to Dubai, have an overnight stop courtesy of Emirates and depart early the following morning with emirates to fly to Birmingham.

A few questions for you all:

1) Do we check bags all the...
Forum: The Barbie
May 29th 2012, 10:33 am
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By easygroove

Re: 1 night in Dubai....

Thanks all - after a flight from Syd, i think Dubai Mall is about all we will be able to manage - any resturant recommendations?
Forum: The Barbie
May 28th 2012, 9:56 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By easygroove

1 night in Dubai....

on return to the Uk at the end of June. Any suggestions on what to do?

There are 3 of us, two adults and a 5 yr old. We have an afternoon and evening in Dubai, staying at the Copthorne, courtesy...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 28th 2012, 11:14 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,324
Posted By easygroove

Going back to blighty.....

....for a months holiday or maybe not a holiday but to catch up w family and friends. We havent been back for a while and not sure whats the best method for accessing funds whilst were there.
...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 6th 2012, 9:19 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By easygroove

Re: 856 and expired passport

Thanks...better get filling yet more forms!!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 6th 2012, 7:29 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By easygroove

856 and expired passport

Hi

We recently got our citizenship but have not yet sorted out passports. we are planning to travel to Uk later this year on our UK passports, which still have the sub class 856 visas in.

No...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 8th 2009, 11:05 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By easygroove

Re: Should we or shouldn't we?

Thanks - and the first step in the process to citizenship is.....
booking the test??? what happens after that?
Also I assume children (2.5yrs old) become citizens if parents complete test and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 7th 2009, 11:41 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By easygroove

Should we or shouldn't we?

Hi

We got our PR about 12 months ago having arrived in OZ in April 05. I think we are eligible for citizenship, having answered all the questions online.

A few things to understand first:
...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 24th 2009, 8:02 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 585
Posted By easygroove

Re: Renting our house in the UK

Derek, the agents are useless and costly, it is easier to manage from here!
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 23rd 2009, 7:56 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 585
Posted By easygroove

Renting our house in the UK

Hi

We've had it rented out for 4 years through an agency. Tennants are now moving out and we want to ditch the agents, they have not been great and cost quite a bit.

We want to re-let and...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 14th 2009, 2:21 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By easygroove

Noosa - accommodation recommendation

I'm sure loads of you have been to Noosa, does anyone have any recommendatons on accommadation (3 or 4 bed house or flat) in Noosa Heads, close to town and beach?

Thanks
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 6th 2007, 6:59 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By easygroove

Re: We're on 457, baby arrived 6 months ago, what happend next?

didn't realise 457 was automatic 'by operation of law' I thought there would be a charge for getting the visa label put in his passport. Do i need to get the label put in the passport or do i just...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 6th 2007, 1:27 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By easygroove

We're on 457, baby arrived 6 months ago, what happend next?

we've been here for 2.5 yrs on a 457. We were about to start the PR proces but couldn't complete as my wifr was pregnant. Our baby was born in Jan and now has his UK passport but we haven't added...
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2007, 3:00 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,595
Posted By easygroove

Re: Cycling to work in Sydney - feasible?

You guys obviously don't cycle!! The cycle route to spit comes down Battle Bld from Seaforth, cycle route east side of bridge, cycle route the goes under the bridge, past Harry's and Orso then up...
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