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Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2011, 11:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,928
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: House Prices in Adelaide

All depends on what you consider a nice suburb. Couldn't buy a house for that in some of the 'posh' suburbs certainly. Could buy a two bed unit near the beach for that price however.
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2011, 11:12 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Applying for Work before you Land?

Keep an eye on the job sites, so you get used to the market and know what kind of jobs are out there.

But not much point in applying just now, unless you are trying to test the market.

I...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 16th 2010, 9:45 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,607
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Redbacks in the toilet, hmm I don't know?

I've been here for a year and I've never seen a snake yet. Seen a couple of huntsmen (they just run away) and a few small (in comparison to huntsmen) black spiders that are killed very effectivly...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 16th 2010, 9:38 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,507
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Lufthansa/ Frankfurt Airport

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I am going to go with yes, I will want to stick pins in my eyes. Saving $500 per person, so $1000 between us. We should be okay. I like beer and sausages.
...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 14th 2010, 10:58 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,507
Posted By scotlandtooz

Lufthansa/ Frankfurt Airport

Has anyone made the trip back to the UK through Frankfurt? Lufthansa can take us direct to Edinburgh without having to bugger about with more flights or trains. But it means 7 hours waiting in...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 24th 2010, 9:50 pm
Replies: 166
Views: 15,303
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Has anyone got a kindle?

Thanks for that, but I am wondering if they are any good in themselves? I think that thread mainly establishes that you probably can get your hands on one if you want...

Wondering about...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 24th 2010, 9:41 pm
Replies: 166
Views: 15,303
Posted By scotlandtooz

Has anyone got a kindle?

My natural reaction to these is that they are just wrong, but am seriously considering it due to high book prices and lack of massive book shops where you can get every book you might want to read.
...
Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2010, 11:56 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,537
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Best suburbs in Adelaide - some advice please

We live in Henley Beach South, which we love, but possibly from your posts not really what you are looking for. I think a lot depends if you are a couple or if you have kids as well. Not really an...
Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2010, 11:41 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Dumb Questions re Newly Acquired Driving Licence

I passed my test three months before I got here (am 29). I WANTED to display P plates as I am (was) a bit of a nervy driver and had very little experience - just to warn others to back off. I had...
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2010, 7:15 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,328
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: permanent visa granted, I'm looking for a job and I keep receiving negative respo

If you want a job then I think you need to wait till you are about to go.

If you just want to test the job market - get an oz email address and sim card and send your resume without an address. ...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 17th 2009, 1:34 am
Replies: 10
Views: 824
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Newbie Driving License question!

I was (am) in exactly the same situation. The guy at the goverment office was confused about why I was even asking, so I would say you would get a full licence straight away. Bear in mind though...
Forum: Australia
Dec 17th 2009, 1:02 am
Replies: 8
Views: 883
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: SA Rentals

Honestly I think you are pushing your luck with that price range. What kind of property are you looking for and why do you want to live so close to the CBD? There are better parts of Adelaide to...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 12th 2009, 10:07 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,290
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Washing machine-to take or not to take?

We bought a Samsung one (front loader) with decent water efficency and fancy beeps and whistles and it cost $650. So £750 seems a little bit extortionate.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 12th 2009, 10:02 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,461
Posted By scotlandtooz

Christmas Dinner

I'm here to steal you ideas!

What are you having? Traditional roast, or BBQ type stuff? Can't be bothered with cooking a whole turkey and all the bits and bobs, but a steak on the barbie seems...
Forum: Australia
Nov 25th 2009, 10:21 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,771
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: How long it takes to get a first job in Australia

Depends what it is that you both do... We've been here since the end of August. I applied for one job just before we left the UK and I got it. My husband has had two weeks of temping, is currently...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2009, 9:44 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,840
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Shipping - I wish I had/hadn't packed....

My main tip is to put everything you want to take in your luggage in the luggage and weigh it. Then put it away. Everything else pack, the general everyday household stuff especially, as its a pain...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2009, 9:40 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 8,044
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: The flies

It's the little black ones - possibly blow flys? That do my nut. They are attracted to sweet (I think), so just have a glass of white wine...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 20th 2009, 10:41 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,601
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Business Life in OZ

Have been working here for a whole month and a bit, but my opinion so far is potentially a bit of the headless chicken again. Senior management in my organisation seems okay - they're smart guys. ...
Forum: Australia
Sep 2nd 2009, 3:21 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,341
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: IKEA Rip Off

Went into Ikea in Adelaide two days ago to get a catalogue - couldn't as they have just launched the 2010 catelogue although didn't have it in store yet, and have chucked all the 2009 ones away. ...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 11th 2009, 9:20 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,666
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Long transit in S'pore???

I sincerly doubt you have anything to worry about in the way of swine flu. Can't see how you would be more likely to pick it up at Singapore Airport than any other airport. And Singapore airport is...
Forum: Australia
Aug 8th 2009, 4:04 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,113
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: what's the weather like in perth in december

Hotity hot hot.

http://www.perthtouristcentre.com.au/weather.php
Forum: Australia
Aug 3rd 2009, 9:36 am
Replies: 6
Views: 907
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: Is toiletries and shower gell allowed?

On a plane - no problem, but I would declare them just to be on the safe side.

If you mean actually shipping it as in a container on a boat, then I would suggest that you prob want to leave it...
Forum: Australia
Aug 3rd 2009, 9:29 am
Replies: 0
Views: 535
Posted By scotlandtooz

How to pack?

I realise this may be a little dozy, but usually when I pack boxes they're going in the car with me!

We have a bunch of boxes from excess baggage. We've packed books without anything else...
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2009, 10:05 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,436
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: It's hard to get a fair go in Oz

:rofl:
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2009, 9:59 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,263
Posted By scotlandtooz

Re: thing you wished you had done

We've just done a wee camping road trip round Scotland, from Edinburgh up to Skye and then back down the east coast. Yes, we can always come back, but suspect those trips will be seeing family and...
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