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Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2007, 1:23 am
Replies: 216
Views: 17,225
Posted By Saundee

Re: Anyone from N Ireland Migrating

I'm from Armagh / Portadown originally - lived in Liverpool then moved to Belfast before coming out to Brisbane with my wife and baby.

We've just got our citizenship - we haven't looked back it is...
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2006, 10:43 am
Replies: 9
Views: 929
Posted By Saundee

Re: why did i leave everything till the last minute!

All you need to worry about is getting on the plane - the rest will take care of itself.

Have a great flight - welcome to your new life!
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2006, 10:40 am
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By Saundee

Been here two years...

Just keeps getting better :beer:

Happy New Year

2007 I'll get my citizenship
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2006, 10:34 am
Replies: 1
Views: 413
Posted By Saundee

Glasgow Rangers - Hobart

Anyone know any pubs that show the matches live in Hobart?
Forum: Australia
Jun 2nd 2006, 8:22 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,563
Posted By Saundee

Calton Radio

This will interest the Loyalist ex-pats community.

Its 24hour radio running on two servers. Server 1 is contemporary music, Server 2 is traditional.

I watched the team build this up from...
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2005, 8:37 am
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Saundee

Re: 3 things you learned from immigration

I remember the dark mornings, the rain the cold - all a distant memory - lol. I'm exactly the same, I didnt want to bring the kids up in NI, there is so many opportunities here you dont get back...
Forum: Australia
Oct 22nd 2005, 3:36 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Saundee

Re: 3 things you learned from immigration

lol @ the junk build up - where does it all come from so quickly!
Forum: Australia
Oct 22nd 2005, 3:35 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Saundee

Re: 3 things you learned from immigration

Kopite youre going to love it here. It so different from Belfast, everything you can get over there and more.

I had a Terraced house in the village before I came out here - wife and I were both...
Forum: Australia
Oct 22nd 2005, 2:51 am
Replies: 342
Views: 20,657
Posted By Saundee

Re: Same S!it Different Bucket!!!!!!

An overall view of the two countries isnt helpful for migrants - the crime statistics mean nothing if you are the victim.

There are parts of Australia that have higher risk of crime than other...
Forum: Australia
Oct 22nd 2005, 2:42 am
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Saundee

3 things you learned from immigration

If you had three comments on migration and its taught you what would your top choices be?

1. I never knew I was missing Barbeque sauce

2. Getting away can be a good thing and a positive change...
Forum: Australia
Oct 22nd 2005, 2:22 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,705
Posted By Saundee

Re: Opening An Aussie Hsbc Bank Account In England!!!

HSBC in the UK is fantastic - I was with them for years.

The HSBC in Australia is a waste of time - if you can find one.

Its best to shop around the Australian banks, you'll find a much better...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 22nd 2005, 2:00 am
Replies: 56
Views: 5,833
Posted By Saundee

Re: What food will you miss from Australia ?

Seafood
Barbeque sauce
Fresh cream lamingtons
Salt and Vinegar Pop Corn
Forum: Australia
Oct 9th 2005, 11:53 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By Saundee

Re: Selfish to leave family for Oz?

You might find you have more contact with them after you move.

My mother wouldnt look at a computer before we said we were going - now shes video conferencing with an MSN webcam and microphone. I...
Forum: Australia
Oct 9th 2005, 11:47 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By Saundee

Re: Hot To Get Valuables To Australia

Came out a few times on holiday before moving out. Priced round each time but always seemed to get the best deal with www.travelmood.com
Forum: Australia
Oct 9th 2005, 11:40 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,932
Posted By Saundee

Re: To Aus or not to Aus?

Lived in Wales, lived in England, lived in NI - lived all over the UK and didnt really settle.

We came here on holiday and my wife wanted to stay - I wasnt too keen but we started the visa...
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2005, 3:29 am
Replies: 43
Views: 4,417
Posted By Saundee

Re: On the Verge of Heading Back, Brisbane Help Please

Theres quite a few ex-pats here. They opened a new Indian takeaway a few weeks back and on the first night it was full of UK accents gagging for a good curry.

Meeting ex-pats all the time
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2005, 3:27 am
Replies: 56
Views: 3,420
Posted By Saundee

Re: Who are the youngest people moving to Oz?

28 & 29 - our son was 23 weeks (unborn) does that count?
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2005, 4:29 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By Saundee

Re: First Australian Father's Day

They really go for it here dont they!

I didnt get anything in the UK :)
Forum: Australia
Aug 31st 2005, 9:13 am
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By Saundee

Re: Northern Ireland v England

The Pig and Whistle on Creek Street. Apparently their biggest crowd to date as the old firm match coincided with a Saturday night here. Most matches are on Sunday nights.
Forum: Australia
Aug 31st 2005, 12:55 am
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By Saundee

Northern Ireland v England

For the first time since the day I found out you cant get a decent sausage in Australia I've been feeling the wee homesick pangs.

I used to live beside Windsor Park in Belfast and spent many a...
Forum: Australia
Aug 28th 2005, 9:09 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 738
Posted By Saundee

Re: Good Recruitment Agencies - Brissie

For office and secretarial Hallis are the top of the tree.

Its always worth trying specialist agencies for a particular industry e.g. Telecoms - they are often asked for office employees, if you...
Forum: Australia
Aug 4th 2005, 8:16 pm
Replies: 113
Views: 9,206
Posted By Saundee

Re: having a baby in australia?

I've just paid the private medical bills for having a baby here so can give you an idea of cost.

We arrived here when my wife was 23 weeks pregnant. Costs up to 32 weeks were per visit. $88 per...
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2005, 10:49 am
Replies: 61
Views: 3,809
Posted By Saundee

Re: Starting a family - UK or Oz??

Hi Jeremy

I have been given conflicting advice about whether a baby born from parents on a pr visa will need to have a form filled in or not. The guy from the Australian embassey in London said...
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2005, 1:07 am
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By Saundee

Re: Glasgow Rangers Supporters

Drop me a PM - I can ask the question. How long have you been out here?
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2005, 12:59 am
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By Saundee

Re: Glasgow Rangers Supporters

I have a few mates in Calton, Bridgeton, Govan even Parkhead -

Funny story I went over to the 12th parades to stay with a mate we arrived at night and got picked up and taken to his house - woke...
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