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Forum: Australia
Nov 22nd 2010, 3:43 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,430
Posted By Willij

Re: Reality on costs or not?

Unfortunately Aldi has yet to set up in WA.

Given that they have given created some real competition for Woolworths and Coles in the other states I suspect that they (Aldi) will be kept out as...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 18th 2010, 1:48 am
Replies: 5
Views: 12,798
Posted By Willij

Re: any opinions on living in milford haven

Hi,

I think my first response would be where do you live now and what sort of things do you like doing.

The reason for this is that that area of West Wales could feel very limited and parochial...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2010, 1:12 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,117
Posted By Willij

Re: Poppy Avatars

I think anyone that has visited any of the Commonwealth cemetries cannot help but be moved by the experience.

I sometimes wish that more emphasis was placed on the loss of life on Anzac Day.

I...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2010, 3:54 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,201
Posted By Willij

Re: Broadband in WA - Customer services gone mad.

Guess what - just tried to ring Telstra.

Got put through to 3 different people and waited 15 minutes before giving up.

Any suggestions what I can do with their "Things are changing for the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2010, 3:09 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,117
Posted By Willij

Re: Poppy Avatars

Too late for Rememberance day but hope this picture appears.

It was taken a few years ago in the Flanders fields.
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2010, 2:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,201
Posted By Willij

Re: Broadband in WA - Customer services gone mad.

Don't want to rant (tto much) but when we waited over 3 weeks to get our Big P modem delivered, the response I got was " well you are in WA".

The irony is that my friend also waited the same...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2010, 2:15 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 9,419
Posted By Willij

Re: Decent schools in Joondalup area

It's worth remembering as well that a lot depends on your child.

For instance, if you have a child that finds it easy to study then they can probably do well anywhere.

Some people may choose...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2010, 1:37 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,050
Posted By Willij

Re: What can you claim back from the TAX man?

Unfortunately, the list have of what you can and can't claim is quite complicated and the ATO keeps tweaking the rules every year, making it even more difficult to follow.

The Henry review last...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 16th 2010, 1:20 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 5,407
Posted By Willij

Re: Finally...we have a date for going home!

Hi,

Just wanted to second Obewan.

Good luck to everyone that has made the best decision for them - and hope everything goes well !:)
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 17th 2009, 4:32 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,106
Posted By Willij

Re: Considering Moving to NZ?

Hi Tomsk,

Hope you don't mind me taking you up on the offer of some infor but I am also interested in the Rotorua are.

What would you say are the other next largest towns in the area - heading...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 17th 2009, 4:19 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,566
Posted By Willij

Re: I've said it before!!

:cool:

Must admit Dunroving your comment would have applied to me (Welsh) until I came to Australia.

Now I'll happily support England to win the Ashes or any other sport against Australia. ;)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 14th 2009, 10:05 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,734
Posted By Willij

Re: Just when I thought things couldn't get worse ....

Our springer spaniel has eaten 2 telephones, 1 remote control, countless shoes, millions of crappy plastic toys ......


and we still paid GBP3,000 to bringh him to Australia with us !

But he's...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 10th 2008, 10:40 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,656
Posted By Willij

Re: It's not a dogs life

I know I'm going off-thread a bit but I wondered if the dog-owners who have answered the thread could also give me their opiniond on New Zealand as a dog-friendly place.

We are currently in...
Forum: USA
Oct 14th 2007, 9:58 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,000
Posted By Willij

Re: Interesting Conversation on the Plane

Snap !

I used to have those as well.

The other thing I learnt is that carpet and dogs do not mix - the smell just sinks in and won't come out !

Looking at Scout's reply though I wouldn't...
Forum: USA
Oct 10th 2007, 3:37 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,000
Posted By Willij

Re: Interesting Conversation on the Plane

How many Welsh winters have you done Scout ?

I can understand your comments about excessive heat and humidity but must admit that it's the welsh winters that have driven me to Oz.

I know it's...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2007, 1:16 am
Replies: 43
Views: 5,314
Posted By Willij

Thumbs up Re: Bill Bryson on England

Thanks Elvira
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2007, 12:24 am
Replies: 43
Views: 5,314
Posted By Willij

Re: Bill Bryson on England

I've also been a fan of Bill Bryson's for a few years - always enjoyed his newspaper articles and books.

Anybody know when he returned to Britain ? The last article I read by him said they had...
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2007, 9:41 pm
Replies: 150
Views: 12,914
Posted By Willij

Re: good or bad?going back forum?

Got to agree.

Also I think everyone gets the colly wobbles at some stage in the process, whether they've read MBTTUK or not.

We're here now and happy so it doesn't have anu lasting effects...
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2007, 6:28 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By Willij

Re: Anyone for Optus ?

I posted this thread because I knew I had to phone them - they've overcharged us for 2 months broadband and goodness knows what else on the telephone line.

Anyway, I still haven't plucked up...
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2007, 5:19 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By Willij

Re: Anyone for Optus ?

Sorry Wendy,

It's not the staff per se that I'm complaining about but the fact that every single time I phone them I have to wait at least half an hour before I manage to speak to one of their...
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2007, 5:15 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By Willij

Re: Anyone for Optus ?

Snap :curse:

That was the same for us.

Plus when we eventually got connected and I phoned about the terrible interference on the line they kept making me think the fault was in the house....
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2007, 4:58 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By Willij

Anyone for Optus ?

I just want to know if it's only me that has had problems with them.

Won't bore you with the details but suffice to say I now make myself extremely comfortable before phoning them because I know...
Forum: Australia
Apr 16th 2007, 11:53 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Willij

Re: School costs

Thanks
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2007, 7:24 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 957
Posted By Willij

Re: Anyone used Pickfords?

Hi,

We used them 4 months ago - no problems. It's been said before but any company can send a poor packing team. Ours were fine.

The only other comment I would make is we paid for them to...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2007, 7:18 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Willij

Re: School costs

Hi,

As previous poster said no additional fees for 457 visa holders, just the ongoing school costs that we all pay.

Quick question, which schools do the IB in Melbourne ? Definitely the way to...
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