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Forum: The Barbie
Sep 19th 2007, 12:58 am
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By Gordy834

Re: One for Soapy

You can have my share of the oil, Matt.......and the shitty weather...........cos I live in Australia, and have done since 1989.

Why don't you like the French? Is it cos they're better lovers?
...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 19th 2007, 12:23 am
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By Gordy834

Smile Re: One for Soapy

Yeah...........they have an Art Gallery, too, I believe.

Remember................they were the European City of Culture.

No wonder the poor Scotsman wanted to top himself............it's living...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 18th 2007, 11:38 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By Gordy834

Re: One for Soapy

Hahaaaaaaaa, that's a classic!!!!!!
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2007, 11:34 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Christmas Charity Ball at the Joondalup Resort Hotel, Perth....anyone fancy ticke

Anne, the young lady who founded the School of St Jude, in Africa, is an absolute wonder...........

I've heard her being interviewed twice, on ABC Radio...........talk about having balls.

She...
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2007, 8:45 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,740
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Snakes, Spiders and other nasties

Blue Ringed Octopus??? I don't even think they're that common. Again, depends where you live, I suppose.

When we first got here............Week One, I think.........the wife (now, ex), went...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 11th 2007, 3:34 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,263
Posted By Gordy834

Re: nightmare

Okay..............my advice is 'don't do it'. Hold out for what you want.
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2007, 3:29 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,740
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Snakes, Spiders and other nasties

I think it was a dugite....................I saw masses of them last year. I live in the Northern Suburbs, too.

They're wakening up now with the warm days we've had................like the...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 11th 2007, 3:26 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,697
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Sorry to lower the mood need a rant

I went through EXACTLY that............in 1989.

We had a one year old and a 4 year old..............neither of us had been to Australia.

In fact, we only applied because it was the 'in'...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 11th 2007, 3:11 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,263
Posted By Gordy834

Re: nightmare

It's not a nightmare............

Just read another post from some poor guy who's fasting, prior to some serious-sounding surgery.....

Who would you rather be right now??? A healthy guy short of...
Forum: Australia
Sep 10th 2007, 8:56 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,740
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Snakes, Spiders and other nasties

I go to Carnarvon all the time with work..............and I know all the Stations. I love the Gassy and the Chili Prawns.............mmmm. The Fascine Lodge has gone, not many places to stay now.
...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 10th 2007, 8:51 am
Replies: 41
Views: 3,810
Posted By Gordy834

Re: is Perth really that bad?

Can you name a place in the world................where they have cars, of course..............where people don't drive fast............where laws aren't broken????

I just feel from some posts that...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 10th 2007, 12:16 am
Replies: 41
Views: 3,810
Posted By Gordy834

Re: is Perth really that bad?

Spot on, Ast.

The colours of the birds, the Australian plants.................not to mention the blue sky, clear ocean, and soft, almost white, sands.......................it's beautiful.

That...
Forum: Australia
Sep 10th 2007, 12:10 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,740
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Snakes, Spiders and other nasties

Well, I have to say, I've lived here for 18 years and, one thing I've noticed is that, when you're out, every square metre under your feet, has at least ONE thing moving on it.

And come...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 9th 2007, 11:52 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,810
Posted By Gordy834

Re: is Perth really that bad?

You're going to allow your dreams to be shattered by a Man in A Van???

Come on..............would YOU be happy if you went to sleep with a handbrake jammed up your ass???? He's a loser!

Let's...
Forum: Australia
Sep 8th 2007, 12:40 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 10,541
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Letter saying we owe Tax Credits money back!! What would you do?

Hey, Dennis, I used to write the comic scripts for DC Thomsons..........did it for 13 years, full time in Dundee.

I agree with what everyone says.

HOWEVER...........is it the best start for...
Forum: Australia
Sep 8th 2007, 12:31 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 10,541
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Letter saying we owe Tax Credits money back!! What would you do?

Clearly, your conscience is never going to let this rest, if you don't pay it......................otherwise, you wouldn't be asking.

I'd pay it.....................but on my...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 8th 2007, 12:24 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 831
Posted By Gordy834

Re: What makes someone do this?

Interesting article............and posts.

Funny how men and women read things differently.

I'm interested to read the comments about 'men' doing this sort of thing and the alleged illnesses.
...
Forum: The Update Forum
Sep 8th 2007, 12:01 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,489
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Our first 3 weeks in Perth

Thanks for that. Reading your posting made me smile as I could feel your enthusiasm.

I've lived in Perth since 1989................came over at that time, with my now, ex-wife, and two small...
Forum: Australia
Jul 7th 2007, 11:23 pm
Replies: 502
Views: 36,486
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Any One Going To Pertttth Sep/october 2007

I live in Perth if anyone has any questions about the place................

Gordon
Forum: Australia
Jul 7th 2007, 11:21 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 22,072
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Aussies look older than their age...

What a generalisation!!!!!! I mean, really............:)

Olivia Newton-John's 59..........so she's doing okay! Give her a buzz........ask her how she does it.

Now, let's be...
Forum: Australia
Jul 6th 2007, 11:36 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,360
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Help We Are Not Sure

Cheers, Arthur..........

As a "P.S" to all of this stuff, cos I've only been coming here for a few days............the young families who come in here are so lucky now, with computers, sites like...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jul 6th 2007, 8:07 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,590
Posted By Gordy834

Re: 3 months in Perth

I'll be honest.............your story started to irritate me early in the piece as you spoke of things like 'cutting your losses', so early in the process.

So many British folk I know have done,...
Forum: Australia
Jul 6th 2007, 6:18 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,360
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Help We Are Not Sure

I don't want you to misinterpret what I'm going to say in relation to your situation..........but, hey, I'm an Aussie now, so I'll say it anyway. lol

I came to Oz with kids the same age yours are...
Forum: Australia
Jul 5th 2007, 12:26 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,009
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Is Oz really great for kids?

My kids went through school here and all I can say to you is what I keep saying to others........."I wish I'd been raised over here.........."

I was talking about it to an expat the other day over...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 5th 2007, 12:17 am
Replies: 80
Views: 13,254
Posted By Gordy834

Re: Anyone been scammed by their removal company?

When I was leaving Scotland, I got Downard Pickfords to do everything, start to finish.................fully comprehensive insurance..............and everything packed by their guys and loaded, I...
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