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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 22nd 2008, 5:21 am
Replies: 121
Views: 7,101
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: What will you miss from Oz?

What about Tim Tam's & Chicken salt on the chips ?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 9th 2008, 9:05 am
Replies: 16
Views: 27,404
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: Any opinions on Chippenham, Wilts?

Glad to hear we were some help. If you need any further info please ask. We also lived in Corsham which is smaller than Chippenham. The other places you mentioned are also more expensive. Bath is a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 8th 2008, 10:31 am
Replies: 16
Views: 27,404
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: Any opinions on Chippenham, Wilts?

Why are you going to Chippenham. I assume for work reasons. We are from Devizes not far from Chippenham and will return there if this move to Oz goes wrong. Its got the good train link to London and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 4th 2008, 4:02 am
Replies: 65
Views: 8,486
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: I moved back to uk last may from perth

Just logged in to see what is being discussed. Reason I am checking is we are discussing going back and we have only been here six months (sydney). We had our house in UK up for sale but fell through...
Forum: Australia
Jan 2nd 2008, 7:22 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,015
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: Making new friends in oz!

Sorry to jump in on debate as we are in Sydney so cant give any advice on Adelaide. We have been here six months and our freinds are English. We are also finding it difficult to make Aussie mates....
Forum: Australia
Dec 6th 2007, 7:15 am
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: Help with transfer of Qualifications ?

Thanks guys for that advice. I am in same boat as Nige I am ex Brit Army now ADF in Sydney. I am only guessing from the badge.

I will try NOOSR.

Hope all is well in NT.

Mark
Forum: Australia
Dec 5th 2007, 7:15 am
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By marklyndapoole

Help with transfer of Qualifications ?

Dear all,

I came to Sydney in July on an employers sponsored visa and am looking at transferring my UK quals to here. I have concerns that all my quals gained in UK are useless here if I put them...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 29th 2007, 8:17 am
Replies: 11
Views: 852
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: Anyone had citizenship test lately?

Dear Nu-Shooz

Just read your message about test. I did it 3 weeks ago and got 100% in 4 mins. Really it is not hard. A couple dodgy questions that you can guess. Just read the book and you will be...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 29th 2007, 7:03 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,335
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: What happens when it does not go to plan?

Look forward to hearing about the meet up location in Sydney. I reckon it will do us the world of good.

The comment ref the person who is at home suffers the most is correct as I am at work and...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 28th 2007, 9:10 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,335
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: What happens when it does not go to plan?

Thanks guys for those words of encouragement although they are what I expected. Still very early in the move in chasing the dream. We know it will take time and fingers crossed all will work out in...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 27th 2007, 8:33 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,335
Posted By marklyndapoole

Unhappy What happens when it does not go to plan?

I was told to pose this question on The barbie as I might get some good advice.

What happens when emigrating does not go to plan. We have seen so many articles from people saying how quick they...
Forum: The Update Forum
Oct 9th 2007, 10:02 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,551
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: Been here 3 months and.......

Thought I would add a few comments and its great to hear people are settling in well.

What if you are not?

We have been in Sydney for 3 months and not all going well as quick as I hoped.

In...
Forum: Australia
Aug 22nd 2007, 9:28 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,602
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: Making the move without being ther before

Ref your move to Sydney I can say from 4 weeks of being here you have selected some reasonable areas. A colleague at work lives in Cougee. Good beach area especially if on your own. Other areas seem...
Forum: Australia
Aug 21st 2007, 10:54 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,602
Posted By marklyndapoole

Talking Re: Making the move without being ther before

We have been here 4 weeks in Sydney and have never visited. Good thing for us is that we had housing to rent and work straight away which helped. Too early to say if the correct thing to do. Its...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 28th 2007, 7:58 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By marklyndapoole

Talking Re: Travel Insurance Help required

Thanks guys for the speedy response it was a great help. I will either go with Post Office or Go Walkabout.

Thanks again

Mark
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 27th 2007, 8:52 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By marklyndapoole

Talking Travel Insurance Help required

We are a family emigrating to Sydney in July and require travel Insurance. Any suggestions?
Most UK suppliers require you to return to UK as residents.
Forum: Australia
Apr 16th 2007, 7:11 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,229
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: Advice on Sydney areas please!

Ginger

Did you have any joy with that additional info about your area.
I responded with some background info.

Mark
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2007, 11:35 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,229
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: Advice on Sydney areas please!

Some background: I will be working in Holsworthy area and likely to be renting in Wattle Grove, Voyager Point area initially. Within 12 months we want to buy nearer coast we think away from Liverpool...
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2007, 8:33 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,229
Posted By marklyndapoole

Re: Advice on Sydney areas please!

To Ginger3710,

Thanks for your honest answer about Liverpool area. Do you have any idea about schools in the areas that you mentioned. (Menai, Illawong,Penhurst & Beverley Hills)Any advice would...
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2007, 8:07 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,229
Posted By marklyndapoole

Talking Re: Advice on Sydney areas please!

Thanks for those honest answers about Holsworthy and Liverpool areas. It really helps and gives us an idea of where we are going to look at to buy. (Further east towards coast sounds good) We are...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2007, 7:03 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,229
Posted By marklyndapoole

Talking Re: Advice on Sydney areas please!

Thanks very much for the areas you have suggested. I have had a look and have found some nice properties. Will wait until we arrive now in July and then go out and take a look around.
Forum: Australia
Apr 5th 2007, 3:04 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,229
Posted By marklyndapoole

Talking Re: Advice on Sydney areas please!

Thanks all for the suggestions.

We are looking for a family orientated area. I do not want to commute much more than 20-30 mins (working in Holsworthy).

Would like an area near by or nearer...
Forum: Australia
Apr 3rd 2007, 8:09 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,229
Posted By marklyndapoole

Talking Advice on Sydney areas please!

Going to work in Holsworthy in July. Rented accommodation already sorted however wish to buy in surrounding area. Anybody got any suggestions on the nicer areas?
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 18th 2007, 8:44 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,908
Posted By marklyndapoole

Talking Can you help with Schooling?

Does anyone know the equivalent name of school league tables in Sydney,NSW?

Info required to help with decision on secondary schools.

many thanks:thumbup:
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2007, 9:53 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By marklyndapoole

Talking Re: Banking Advice needed.

Thanks again to allfor the advice.Made it easier for me to decide. I will let all know what we do and how we get which may helpthe next person who asks same question.
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