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Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2007, 9:15 am
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By kbdb

Brownies Group - North Perth ?

Hi there,

I've tried 'googling' this first, but wondered if anyone on here can help.

We move over to Perth in Dec and would like to get my daughter into Brownies as soon as possible so she can...
Forum: Electricians
Sep 28th 2007, 3:17 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 939
Posted By kbdb

ARTC Technical Interview

Thought I'd let you know how we got on earlier in the week (I'd have posted sooner, but moved out of house, yippee!)

We got a letter (well, our relatives in Adelaide did) on Monday to say...
Forum: Electricians
Sep 25th 2007, 11:01 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,070
Posted By kbdb

Re: ARTC Unsuccessful - what now?

can't remember the date we sent off, but we got an acknowledgement letter after 2 weeks, then decision too another couple of weeks. I emailed them yesterday and they tried calling last night (our...
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2007, 7:35 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By kbdb

Re: Schools in North Perth

Thanks everyone for replies to date. Have to say I'm pretty stressed out about this at the moment. Don't know how I'll manage if I have to be at two different schools at the same time ????
...
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2007, 7:33 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,356
Posted By kbdb

Re: Shipping over Stamp Collection (my sad secret is now out!)

Sammy T, I'd echo asher. That said, first day covers are the most collectable of all the types of stamps you can get, so try a specialist shop see how you go.

I've far too many to take hand...
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2007, 7:27 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,291
Posted By kbdb

Re: anyone going to oz xpo in manchester in oct??

Hey, didn't know about this, so thanks for mentioning!

We fly out 1st Nov, so great timing for us, from point of view making contact with prospective employers.

We went to one a few years back,...
Forum: Australia
Aug 24th 2007, 9:37 am
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By kbdb

Re: WHICH BANK TO SET UP FROM UK?

Hi, just check that you use the account before you get there, rather than just set up. Went through a painful process setting up with commonwealth, only to be told once set up that i couldn't use til...
Forum: Australia
Aug 22nd 2007, 10:57 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,221
Posted By kbdb

Re: How Would You Feel

Cold feet - be worried if you didn't get them at some point or other. It's taken us 6 years and lots to finally get our visa. The minute we got the visa we panicked. This subsided, but then when we...
Forum: Australia
Aug 22nd 2007, 9:01 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,215
Posted By kbdb

Re: Wood furniture

We have removals firms in last week for a quote and they all said the same. Wood fine, but wicker a no-no. apparently because bugs could live inside the wicker/cane, then crawl out later? as if...
Forum: Australia
Aug 14th 2007, 3:29 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 521
Posted By kbdb

Unfurnished Rental in Perth over xmas

Hi. We arrive in Perth on 4th Dec, and wondering how long to book temp accommodation for. If we do 4 weeks, we'll have to be out xmas eve - not idea with two young kiddies. Trouble is i'm...
Forum: Australia
Aug 14th 2007, 1:11 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By kbdb

Re: Anyone using iChat Video on Mac OS X?

Hi

I have a mac and it works a dream with other mac owners. Problems occur when trying to webcam with pc users. You can use your iSight with an AOL account (both parties need to have an AOL...
Forum: Australia
Aug 8th 2007, 9:33 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,547
Posted By kbdb

Re: Bank Vs Hifx, Ozforez etc, surely banks are worse?

Hi

I compared the commonwealth bank one with the HIFX one, a few weeks ago, and the commonwealth bank one was a few points shorter than HIFX. I know talking cents isn't much (think it was .05...
Forum: Electricians
Aug 8th 2007, 8:34 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By kbdb

Re: licence?

sorry but you do need your full visa before you apply for artc. the kind of things you need (to send with the appl form) are:

- copy of passport
- evidence of visa
- 2 passport photos (haven't...
Forum: Australia
Aug 7th 2007, 9:12 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,520
Posted By kbdb

Re: BANKS - which one can I join and access while still here in UK?

Thanks for all the replies. Think I'm going to go with HSBC, my head is full of so much to do, I'd like to get as much stuff sorted now that I can. I appreciate every account will need validating BUT...
Forum: Australia
Aug 6th 2007, 3:53 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 498
Posted By kbdb

Are we ok to sort out TFN/driving licences in ADL then move to WA?

another stupid question from me, but as we'll be in Adelaide for 4 weeks prior to moving to Perth, would be handy to get as much of these kind of thing done there while we can.

so if we transfer...
Forum: Australia
Aug 6th 2007, 2:54 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,520
Posted By kbdb

BANKS - which one can I join and access while still here in UK?

Sorry guys - i know this question raised before, but i've spent about a hour getting distracted reading other threads while trying to find it!!!!

I did a thorough search and comparison of the...
Forum: Australia
Aug 2nd 2007, 3:00 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Posted By kbdb

Doctors/Dentists - Did you tell them you were leaving UK?

Hello

Just curious - not sure whether to tell dentist/doctor we're leaving UK or not. With all the trouble getting onto dentists, I'm wondering if its worth just giving a relatives address and...
Forum: Australia
Jul 28th 2007, 6:59 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 894
Posted By kbdb

Re: Where to emmigrate to?????

Vickki

If I were you (in my grand wisdom here?! not) why don't you consider doing 2 weeks in each. I know 2 weeks isn't a lot, but the virginblue flights from/to Perth / Adelaide are really...
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2007, 2:10 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 358
Posted By kbdb

Pensions (again, sorry!) Advice

Hi

I know this is an old chestnut but its SO confusing. OH has 4 different pensions on the go, and I'm clueless as to where to start. Do we merge into one (if possible) then transfer over?
...
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2007, 12:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By kbdb

Vodafone vs Telsta Mobile Providers

Hi

Just wondering how these two rate up. We'll be bringing our mobiles, which are currently locked to Vodafone, but wondering which is the best provider to go with (and whether to get phones...
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2007, 10:38 am
Replies: 12
Views: 894
Posted By kbdb

Re: Where to emmigrate to?????

The AdBrits website/discussion forum is well used, and you'll find loads of info there on Aus. In comparison the PomsInPerth one, doesn't seem as popular. Not sure if this is because people have more...
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2007, 10:43 am
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By kbdb

Car Hire Company Recommendations in Adelaide Please

Hi

We'll be over in Adelaide during November and wonder if anyone can recommend a reliable company that can deliver to the airport, and be flexible on the return date. We also want it cheap,...
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2007, 1:51 pm
Replies: 147
Views: 8,834
Posted By kbdb

Re: Lancashire Meet, Part 3, 28th July 2007

Not sure if you have all our details or not?

Darren, Karen - will be bringing daughter (8) Louise. Going to Perth.

Flights almost booked now too for Adelaide (for 4 weeks to do electricians...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2007, 4:17 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By kbdb

Re: Adelaide to Perth by Car - is it madness?

Thanks guys for all the responses. I'm quite keen on the idea now I know it isn't such a ridiculous notion. OH not so keen (he'd be doing most of driving ! hehe).

One last question - and my...
Forum: Australia
Jul 22nd 2007, 1:04 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By kbdb

Adelaide to Perth by Car - is it madness?

We're thinking of driving from Adl to Perth and wondered if anyone else had done this?

Is it feasible?

Are there plenty hotels on the way to stop over at?

Anyone know how long it would...
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