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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 28th 2010, 8:21 am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,107
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Trouble with proving No Claims Discount in UK after moving back from Oz

Thanks Mike - unfortunately their rate is pretty $$$ for us. In the meantime have gone with Churchill and have put in a complaint to the Pru.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 28th 2010, 3:01 am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,107
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Question Trouble with proving No Claims Discount in UK after moving back from Oz

Hi,

I know this has been a thread along similar scenarios previously but just wanted an update on current insurers.

Returned to UK in May and purchased insurance with Prudential. Of course...
Forum: USA
May 4th 2010, 1:56 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,743
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Aus to UK travel insurance

Has anyone found one-way insurance that will cover you for the real possibility of more ash cloud related delays on flights etc? I have just spoken to DU Insurance who basically stated that we would...
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2010, 11:25 am
Replies: 5
Views: 5,409
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: REmovals (self packing) weight limit for boxes 25kg

I realise it's OHS etc, but with hand trolleys and other lifting equipment I still think achieving under 25kg is difficult. It's not like they're hand lifting each box seperately onto the ship!
...
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2010, 10:18 am
Replies: 5
Views: 5,409
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Question REmovals (self packing) weight limit for boxes 25kg

Hi there,

We've been told that we shouldn't go over 25kg with our packing for each box. This is going to be pretty impossible with most boxes surely with shoes, books and kitchen items being...
Forum: Australia
Apr 28th 2010, 7:50 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 7,285
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Moneycorp or Hifx?

Euro? Well, it's only a very small currency!:p

Actually I just logged into my Ozforex account and it does have the Euro as an option.
Forum: Australia
Apr 28th 2010, 10:27 am
Replies: 23
Views: 7,285
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Question Re: Moneycorp or Hifx? - what are current rates

Hi,

Looks like rate is improving for anyone transferring $ back to GBP at the moment.

I have been using Ozforex as well (currently offering 0.6044 (1.6545) at 8:24AM) would be interested in...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2010, 8:09 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,207
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Will Tevion set top box/PVR recorder work in the UK?

Thanks Tubbs and ABC.

Yes bought here and taking it back to the UK seeing it still works fine and don't want to sell it next to nothing!

I'll give it a try! I can always sell it to someone...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2010, 5:32 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,207
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Question Will Tevion set top box/PVR recorder work in the UK?

Hi there,

Bought a tevion set top box with recorder (PVR) some years ago from Aldi. Model is TPVR1100 (not that will help probably!). Just wondering whether this would work back in the UK as a...
Forum: Australia
Mar 17th 2010, 10:35 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 415
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Question Short-term accommodation Inner West area, Sydney?

Hi All,

We're after short-term accommodation for about 1 week b4 we emigrate back to Europe in May. Can anyone recommend anywhere that is family-friendly and not too $$$? Ideally a 2 bed...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 19th 2010, 10:03 am
Replies: 13
Views: 881
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Stop-over in KL / Malaysia - any recommendations?

Thanks for your suggestions. We're relocating back to Europe/UK so would like to have a mini-break before facing the stress of sorting ourselves out when we touch down at LHR!

A two-bedroomed...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 18th 2010, 11:01 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 881
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Stop-over in KL / Malaysia - any recommendations?

Hi All

We are flying out from Sydney to UK via Kuala Lumpur and would like to have a few days stop-over either in KL itself or elsewhere in Malaysia.

Could anyone recommend somewhere? We are a...
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2009, 10:03 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,627
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Best way to bring money to Australia which gives good exchange rates.

You could transfer out of your current bank into one of the Aussie banks in London and then transfer to your Aussie account here when set up...that's what we did anyway.
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 6th 2009, 10:28 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,336
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Anybody been to...

G'day Kporte,

Not sure whether you are still looking for a short break somewhere, but have you thought about flying Virgin to Fiji. Politically, it may be a mess but as for any unrest there is...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 10th 2008, 1:37 am
Replies: 1
Views: 2,719
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Talking Re: Entertainment Book discount coucher code for AVIS, BUDGET etc?

This will be too late to help you...but may be of use/help for others who are looking to book car rentaks wit discount codes etc: http://www.ozescapes.net.au/australian_travel_car_hire_rentals.htm
...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 18th 2006, 1:14 am
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Overnight in Bahrain - where to stay?

Hi,

Wife, baby and I are in Bahrain for 2 nights in November. Doesn't seem to be that much choice on the hotel front and some 4* hotels seem to resemble hostels. Can anyone recommend a decently...
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2006, 1:51 am
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Flight deals back to Europe via Asia or US?

Hi,

We are looking to visit the UK in Sept - Oct time and just wondering whether anyone has come across any cheap flights via Asia, or via the US (may visit family on the way to Europe).

Are...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2006, 10:11 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 6,936
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Transfer of Oz superannuation/pension to UK

seems ridiculous especially if you have lived here for a while and contrbuted towards your super as well!
Forum: Australia
Apr 10th 2006, 1:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 6,936
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Transfer of Oz superannuation/pension to UK

Hi,

I have managed to get a new job in Australia and am looking at my Australian super options should I return to the UK at some point in the future. I know there can be hefty fees and taxation...
Forum: Australia
Feb 20th 2006, 10:03 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,605
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Singapore airlines bad for Australia

It's called the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - or is that "Australia's Clueless Consumer Commission"?

But don't get me started on Australian consumer affairs. It seems you...
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2006, 12:31 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,221
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Quantas Airline ?

They may get you here, but I think you'll get better service elsewhere (Singa, Emirates, JAL etc).

Not sure whether the specials listed here are still available...
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2006, 12:22 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 5,219
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: Internet Shopping in Australia

For anyone interested, I have some additional sites listed on my website:

http://www.meijboom.co.uk/australianlinks.htm

Includes shopping (general and baby/kids sites - being a new dad ;) )...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 15th 2006, 12:00 am
Replies: 0
Views: 438
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Free screensaver software?

Hi!

As people on this forum seem to be a knowledgeable bunch...

Does anyone out there of any FREE software (legal(!) and not a 30day trial) to create your own screensaver? I'd like to create a...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 10th 2006, 11:53 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: common question about getting free flight upgrades

It's all pretty hit and miss but there are some tips that will improve your chances: http://www.meijboom.co.uk/traveltips.htm#upgrades

PM me if you have any additional pointers!!

E
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 9th 2006, 10:52 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 881
Posted By G'day_Australia!

Re: We're Having a Baby!

Congrats!!

Yes, you do get rewarded for your efforts. And your timing is perfect. The 'reward' goes up from $3079 to $4000!! Nice money if you can get it ;)
...
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