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Forum: Australia
Oct 1st 2008, 8:49 am
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By handbagmad

Re: RN to RAN wait for 22yr?

Hi
Thanks for all your replies,

We both think money isn't everything, but we have to be realistic about how much money we are losing as we can re-apply in 6 years to the RAN.

Wait to see what...
Forum: Australia
Sep 30th 2008, 11:32 am
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By handbagmad

RN to RAN wait for 22yr?

Hi

My partner Mick has applied to join the RAN as a submariner, and we have just returned from a hol/reccie to Sydney and Perth, we met up with a RAN CPO and his partner in Perth who showed us...
Forum: Australia
Sep 29th 2008, 6:24 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 3,949
Posted By handbagmad

Re: sad news(well for me anyways)

Hi Paul
Sorry to hear about your relationship breakup - things will get better, believe me I've been there.
I have just returned from a hol to Sydney and Perth and I found the Aussies to be so...
Forum: Australia
Mar 13th 2008, 3:02 pm
Replies: 434
Views: 43,357
Posted By handbagmad

Re: any other folks transferring to the Aussie Navy

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Nearly there now :rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2008, 12:14 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 398
Posted By handbagmad

RN to RAN

For the last 2 months my partner Mick (submariner) was downgraded while medical tests were carried out for reflux ie. barium meal, endoscopy etc. All tests have come back negative, so is it better...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2008, 11:53 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,082
Posted By handbagmad

Re: Location V. Big House

I'm not there yet - but as an ex estate agent I would definately go for location. A good house in a poor location has a ceiling limit and will be harder to sell when you want to move on - buy in a...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 29th 2008, 10:33 am
Replies: 6
Views: 862
Posted By handbagmad

Re: RN to RAN

my Daughter used to be in the air force - does that count??? :D
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 29th 2008, 7:16 am
Replies: 6
Views: 862
Posted By handbagmad

Re: RN to RAN

Tammy,

I am so glad you have a positive outlook and you are settling in well, I have been wondering how you were settling in. Your house sounds fantastic - Sydney is like living in London - very...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 28th 2008, 12:13 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 862
Posted By handbagmad

RN to RAN

How are everyone getting on in Oz, do you have any regrets, advice etc.

Josie1100 - Wooders etc

Hope you are all ok :)
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2008, 2:18 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,105
Posted By handbagmad

Re: RN to Ran -feel sad

Once an army man always an army man! My OH and his ex army mates still reminisce about the army, oh and if we watch anything military on TV, I get - ' they are not holding that gun correctly, or...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2008, 7:05 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,105
Posted By handbagmad

Re: RN to Ran -feel sad

Hey thats weird, my OH was also a pongo for 7 years before he joined as a submariner 10 years ago.
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2008, 10:26 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,105
Posted By handbagmad

Re: RN to Ran -feel sad

Yes I know how your feel about your Mum's birthday, it is my mum's birthday and wedding anniversary on 9 Feb, we have decided to go out for a nice meal and for a few drinks afterwards to the club my...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2008, 10:04 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,105
Posted By handbagmad

Re: RN to Ran -feel sad

Thanks for your concern, I'm doing ok, still get odd days when I have a few tears, but I have learnt to let it out and get on with life. Had more bad news this weekend when my best friend's Mum died...
Forum: Australia
Nov 21st 2007, 12:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By handbagmad

Re: Any non-resident landlords out there?

Yes, we have to do individual self assessments for 50% earnings/outgoings on our houses as we have joint mortgages.
Forum: Australia
Nov 21st 2007, 11:45 am
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By handbagmad

Re: Any non-resident landlords out there?

I think if the house is in joint names then you both have to do self assessments. We have to on the houses we own that are rented out.
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2007, 9:08 am
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By handbagmad

Re: Hello Newbie Here

Welcome to BE - if you need answers to anything.... you have come to the right site!!!:)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 20th 2007, 9:03 am
Replies: 39
Views: 1,612
Posted By handbagmad

Re: YES - GOT IT!!!!!!

congratulations - You must be on cloud nine!!!!
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2007, 7:27 am
Replies: 434
Views: 43,357
Posted By handbagmad

Re: any other folks transferring to the Aussie Navy

Hi Flo

I will ask OH when I get home tonight if he does know yours. Mick was on Traf but is now on Triumph. At the moment I have left him in bed with a massive hangover.... he went out with other...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 19th 2007, 10:15 am
Replies: 88
Views: 3,035
Posted By handbagmad

Re: Anybody ever been hypnotised?

My family and I were at a holiday camp and one evening they had a stage hypnotist on, as I thought it was a load of rubbish - they told me to prove it and go on stage. I was fighting against being...
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2007, 12:07 pm
Replies: 434
Views: 43,357
Posted By handbagmad

Re: any other folks transferring to the Aussie Navy

It will all be worth it - once you are properly settled.

Yes, I am still a bit stressed with losing my Mum, not sleeping properly - but hopefully I will settle down soon. I have been getting...
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2007, 11:31 am
Replies: 434
Views: 43,357
Posted By handbagmad

Re: any other folks transferring to the Aussie Navy

thanks Tammy - I know you are probably busy (and exhausted) what with settling in to Oz.:D
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2007, 8:40 am
Replies: 434
Views: 43,357
Posted By handbagmad

Re: any other folks transferring to the Aussie Navy

Hi

My Oh received the application pack from RAN by e.mail - As he is still in the RN, has his medical got to be done by the RN doctor or do we have to get both of ours done by a civvy doctor. And...
Forum: Australia
Nov 12th 2007, 6:56 am
Replies: 434
Views: 43,357
Posted By handbagmad

Re: any other folks transferring to the Aussie Navy

Hi Tammy

So glad you made it safely and are settling in ok, once you have transport you can explore and get your new lives more settled. Hope it is all you have dreamed of so far:D
Forum: Australia
Nov 5th 2007, 11:37 am
Replies: 434
Views: 43,357
Posted By handbagmad

Re: any other folks transferring to the Aussie Navy

Good luck Tammy and family on your new life in Aus, hope it is everything you have dreamed of for the last 12-18 months.

We have finally received our application forms by e.mail now, Oh now has to...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2007, 10:26 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,105
Posted By handbagmad

Re: RN to Ran -feel sad

Tammy

Just realised your not there yet - sorry - but hope all goes ok.
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