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Forum: Australia
Jun 1st 2003, 8:17 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By Qburn1

Yes thy are disgusting but c'mon leather? are...

Yes thy are disgusting but c'mon leather? are people still buying leather, cold in winter too warm in summer? Get an oversized sofa that you can fall into a snooze 'till the half decent programs...
Forum: Australia
Jun 1st 2003, 3:03 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By Qburn1

Bloody hell, how much does a leather couch cost...

Bloody hell, how much does a leather couch cost in Perth?

I was quoted nearly 4000 pounds to ship our stuff over here. At the time that was about $13,000 we decided that we would rather put it...
Forum: Australia
Jun 1st 2003, 11:49 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,296
Posted By Qburn1

We paid less than 400 for 3 teachests and 6 book...

We paid less than 400 for 3 teachests and 6 book boxes with seven seas baggage.
Forum: Australia
Jun 1st 2003, 11:18 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,831
Posted By Qburn1

I am a datawarehouser and sent my CV to a company...

I am a datawarehouser and sent my CV to a company DWS Solutions (name and shame) who are forever posting datawarehouse jobs. Even though I fit the bill exactly I have never had anything other than...
Forum: Australia
Jun 1st 2003, 11:05 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,167
Posted By Qburn1

Rental properties are unfurnished and they may...

Rental properties are unfurnished and they may even take the sink plugs.

The kitchen tends to have oven/hob/dishwasher.

You can rent furniture.
Forum: Australia
Jun 1st 2003, 10:59 am
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By Qburn1

I don't know what white goods are like in Perth,...

I don't know what white goods are like in Perth, but I got all my white goods cheaper than I would expect to in the UK.

It depends on what exchange rate you get and they will cut you a deal if...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 23rd 2003, 9:01 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,506
Posted By Qburn1

Top loaders don't wash clothes well considering...

Top loaders don't wash clothes well considering the amount of water they use up, the also chew your clothes up. Fair enough you can chuck things in mid cycle, but that's not advisable.

I have...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 17th 2003, 6:45 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 601
Posted By Qburn1

I know how you feel Jockney, however I got my...

I know how you feel Jockney, however I got my visa last week so it's not so raw.

I remember thinking beforehand that no country was worth it, and they could shove it up their a*#e, however it...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 17th 2003, 6:36 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,295
Posted By Qburn1

At last Mash, and not before time. God knows...

At last Mash, and not before time.

God knows how you can wait 'till October, I have only 6 weeks to wait and it's 6 weeks too long!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 12th 2003, 6:26 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By Qburn1

Maybe I'll bump into you in Melbourne, we fly out...

Maybe I'll bump into you in Melbourne, we fly out 30th March. I'll be the one with 3rd degree sunburn and a big smile on my face!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 11th 2003, 11:41 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By Qburn1

My colleagues have know I was going for 2 years -...

My colleagues have know I was going for 2 years - they are just as excited as I am. I am preparing to interview my replacement with my manager - I am going to get someone really irritating so they...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 11th 2003, 12:27 am
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By Qburn1

bleedin' 'ell - we got it

at long last, the husband's just off the phone he went home at lunchtime we got our visa!!!!! just over 18 months and it was still a shock. And here's me sitting in front of my desk at work and all...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 10th 2003, 6:54 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 957
Posted By Qburn1

My husband is self employed and our initial...

My husband is self employed and our initial assessment has been done. (London app Sept 2001 sent to Adelaide Aug 2002). We where asked for additional information and we sent that off about 3 weeks...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 10th 2003, 6:51 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 974
Posted By Qburn1

Do you need UK police checks as well as Scottish?...

Do you need UK police checks as well as Scottish? When we applied to Strathclyde police, we got our checks back in a week, however about 4 weeks later UK check came in (i.e. from National computer)?...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 4th 2003, 6:42 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 634
Posted By Qburn1

I emailed too - twice and no reply

I emailed too - twice and no reply
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 4th 2003, 4:13 am
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By Qburn1

sounds exciting, fingers crossed and toes

sounds exciting, fingers crossed and toes
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 3rd 2003, 11:29 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 476
Posted By Qburn1

Our friend lives in the Melbourne suburb of...

Our friend lives in the Melbourne suburb of Wantirna, he sends us real estate mags regularly.

The house prices have went up, but still good value for money. Most are priced in the low...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 3rd 2003, 12:06 am
Replies: 14
Views: 916
Posted By Qburn1

Great news Debbie, we also applied 7th September...

Great news Debbie, we also applied 7th September 2001.

My husband is a carpenter & Joiner and has been offered a job (he actually got offered it over a year ago, but they said they would hold it...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 29th 2003, 7:02 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By Qburn1

I harassed my husband into phoning on Tuesday...

I harassed my husband into phoning on Tuesday night. They confirmed that they had received documents from us but refused to inform him of the status of the application. He said the lady was very...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 15th 2003, 6:52 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By Qburn1

You can't send post to Australia by Airsure as...

You can't send post to Australia by Airsure as the country at the other end have to agree to honour the tracking and signature and Australia haven't agreed yet.

Our local Post Office sent our...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 15th 2003, 6:44 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Qburn1

Cheers Johno, Your reply has helped my...

Cheers Johno,

Your reply has helped my blood pressure return to normal.

Good luck in Oz, and hope it is everything you wish it to be.

Qburn1
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 15th 2003, 2:42 am
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Qburn1

We live in England now and had already sent UK...

We live in England now and had already sent UK police clearance last year. Our file has recently been sent from London to Adelaide has just been opened (applied Sept 2001). They have asked for...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 15th 2003, 12:10 am
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Qburn1

Scottish Police Clearance - no enclosures?

We have been asked to provide Scottish Police Clearance.

We received letters back from Strathclyde Police today stating that if they found anything on the Scottish Criminal Database we would find...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 8th 2003, 6:46 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,114
Posted By Qburn1

I had to call all around the country as no-one...

I had to call all around the country as no-one claimed to have a record of any of my children being immunised. It was only when I questioned the fact that I found it hard to believe that someone...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 30th 2002, 9:45 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,324
Posted By Qburn1

Hi Mash, Sorry I haven't been in touch, I...

Hi Mash,

Sorry I haven't been in touch, I just read now, no postings.

As you know we applied 07/09/01 to London. We got a letter on 28/12/02 from Adelaide which requested that we send police...
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