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Forum: The Barbie
Jan 21st 2008, 1:46 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By Crocket

Thumbs up Re: Twins / Cars / Prams?

Congratulations!

We're expecting twins, due in just over a months time. We chose an MPV as the Jane powertwin we have is a bit of a monster! Unfortunately it looks like we'll have to sell the MPV...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 11th 2008, 8:26 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,661
Posted By Crocket

Thumbs up Re: B.E best curry maker..

Asolutely! - It's a book about how to cook curry like the restauants do rather than the authentic dishes Amazon Link...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 11th 2008, 8:06 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,927
Posted By Crocket

Thumbs up Re: Wanted Down Under - BBC1 New Series

Watched the show when I got home yesterday, although we'll be headed towards Melbourne/Sydney. Some really useful info on mortgages and purchase of property that had so far eluded us!

Best of luck...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2008, 3:01 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,503
Posted By Crocket

Re: Melbourne - the best experience yet and it was free!

Buzzy--Bee,

Comparing the beach to the pitch black at 15:30 and driving rain in central London I find myself somewhat jealous...

I suppose I can console myself with the fact that I'll be going...
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2008, 1:55 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 5,325
Posted By Crocket

Re: Melbourne Suburbs, Anyone there?

Great thread, really useful :thumbup:

I'm looking at moving out to Melbourne Q3/Q4 this year with a commute to offices in Box Hill and CBD and have been researching the areas as best as I can -...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 8th 2008, 9:55 am
Replies: 107
Views: 5,863
Posted By Crocket

Re: The Future of Australia

Australia has large proven mineral reserves, I doubt we'll see them exhausted even in our grandchildrens lifetimes. As the mining boom continues, so the expertise in extraction grows. This expertise...
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2007, 12:02 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 10,940
Posted By Crocket

Re: Emigrating when pregnant...

It's going to be more like 6 months I know - and we are happy with this. I've spoken with the people in HR at work and the job's there for me when I want it which is very nice (one big stress we...
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2007, 11:50 am
Replies: 46
Views: 10,940
Posted By Crocket

Re: Emigrating when pregnant...

Best of luck with getting pregnant and your move. :)

We have decided to leave it until after the birth before we make the move. Mrs is now at 25 weeks with twins (first children as well) :eek: We...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2007, 1:24 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By Crocket

Thumbs up Re: So do we take the plunge?

Alex,

Thanks for that, really helpful :thumbup:
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2007, 12:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By Crocket

Re: TO TAKE OR NOT TO TAKE?

Not wishing to hijack the thread but two related questions:

- Do British TVs pick up Australian broadcast signals? - It's all well and good the unit working electrically but can they pick up...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2007, 11:55 am
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By Crocket

Re: TO TAKE OR NOT TO TAKE?

Rosie,

There's a few threads about with people's move costs attached, one of the more comprehensive ones I spotted here - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494225

OK, they are...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2007, 8:49 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 784
Posted By Crocket

Re: TONIGHT I WILL BE........

Drinking beer and watching footy - being a stereotypical bloke :rofl:
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2007, 8:46 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By Crocket

Re: So do we take the plunge?

One thing I forgot to ask - has anybody any experience of childcare costs? At present in the UK we are unfortunately looking at silly money, so much so that with my wife working full time, we end up...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2007, 8:38 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By Crocket

Re: It's Getting Cold!

Although, tomorrow morning is due to be crisp and cold with bright sunshine - I'll be out on my mountain bike :thumbup:

I will miss mornings like this.... But I guess I'll just have to adapt! :)
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2007, 8:32 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 11,529
Posted By Crocket

Re: Dream over.......

Pardon my French but he's an arsehole. :curse:

Best of luck to you, keep strong! :thumbup:
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 16th 2007, 2:50 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By Crocket

Thumbs down Re: It's Getting Cold!

It was -4C on the platform waiting for the train into London this morning :thumbdown:
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2007, 1:26 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 939
Posted By Crocket

Re: Taking car?

Sorry if I wasn't clear - the issues facing you with taking a car from the UK to Perth are likely to be very similar to the issues that I faced when bringing a car from Japan to the UK. Hope that...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2007, 1:23 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By Crocket

Re: So do we take the plunge?

Thanks for the replies, experiences, opinions and links. They all help! - reassurance and of course helping with the questions that we may have forgotten to ask ourselves. :thumbup:

My role would...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2007, 12:12 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 939
Posted By Crocket

Re: Taking car?

First off - good luck with your move! :)

I've dealt with a couple of companies shipping cars from Japan into the Uk before now - Grey Imports. Salt water is extremely corrosive to metal, even the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2007, 3:33 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By Crocket

Smile So do we take the plunge?

My first post here so hello! :)

I'm in the very lucky position of being offered a transfer to Australia (from the UK) via work. There are many positives I can see with this, with my employer...
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