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Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2010, 1:06 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By Bluenose

Re: Meet ups in Melbourne (Glen Waverley or close to)

I missed the last meet up by Kathryn but she does a girl's night so why don't you see if any lads on here would be interested in a lads night?

If you want to meet up for beers, I'll be interested....
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2009, 10:59 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,208
Posted By Bluenose

Re: Best prepaid mobile phone company

Have you tried ringing O2?
I have a K800i pay as you go. Rang O2 to see if it was locked, which it was.
As I have it over 12 months they are willing to unlock the phone.
Now waiting the 28 days...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2009, 4:03 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,314
Posted By Bluenose

Re: is there any order in which to do things ie banks ect

I can now transfer money via online banking in & out of my accounts :thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

Thats what I wanted to do, but talking to HSBC, I got the impression I'd be charged by the UK and Australia...
Forum: Australia
Jun 24th 2009, 3:37 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,314
Posted By Bluenose

Re: is there any order in which to do things ie banks ect

I opened up a UK HSBC account before I left as I wanted to open a HSBC account in OZ and liked the idea of being with the 1 bank, thinking it would make transfering money easy.

What I have...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 9th 2009, 12:00 am
Replies: 3,030
Views: 150,199
Posted By Bluenose

Re: The Official Loners Thread

[QUOTE=Scuba Steve;7645807]Well this has died a death!

Sure Has!
Maybe cos most of the posters are now in OZ, which is where I'll be living come this weekend!!!!
Then the fun starts, looking...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2009, 11:17 pm
Replies: 90
Views: 10,553
Posted By Bluenose

Re: has the recession put you off going?

Thanks derekgoforth, you only get on life so you may as well live it. I don't want the what if scenario, need to get the OZ thing out of my system once and for all.
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 5th 2009, 5:14 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,219
Posted By Bluenose

Re: Brits attack Google Camera Car

Not many things get me angry but this did.

Not so much at the residents who having had recent break ins are naturally worried but more at the press in the uk. Rather than embrace it, all the...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 5th 2009, 4:18 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 401
Posted By Bluenose

Footballer puts wind up referee

See the link below. Made me laugh :D
Maybe this is what we should try next time we have an England penalty shoot out!:rofl:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/7984554.stm
Forum: Australia
Mar 31st 2009, 7:20 pm
Replies: 90
Views: 10,553
Posted By Bluenose

Re: has the recession put you off going?

In a word, No.

Could have put my life on hold but not prepared to wait now my mind is made up. Took redundancy so financial package has helped. Could have waited and still been laid off or be 1...
Forum: The Update Forum
Mar 26th 2009, 10:46 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,250
Posted By Bluenose

Re: 8 weeks in Melbourne

From what I've read on here, its impossible to get a rental before coming out so not a cheap option but would suggest a hotel or check out this website.
...
Forum: The Update Forum
Mar 22nd 2009, 5:25 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,250
Posted By Bluenose

Re: 8 weeks in Melbourne

Thanks for your update, very interesting. I'd also read on here that clothes shopping was bad so hopefully men's clothes are as good as the ladies. I'll be moving to Melbourne in 3 months and can't...
Forum: Australia
Mar 15th 2009, 6:27 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,763
Posted By Bluenose

Re: Which bank is best and fee free?

I'm moving to Melbourne in 3 months and decided on HSBC or Citibank who both use Westpac Atm's.
Went with HSBC in the end as they have a few more branches in Melbourne and as I wanted a UK account...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 11th 2009, 1:21 am
Replies: 3,030
Views: 150,199
Posted By Bluenose

Re: The Official Loners Thread

I live near Hertford. Congratulations on getting your visa.
Chose Melbourne for similar reasons, have a mate in Melbourne, so knowing someone and having somewhere to stay will make things easier...
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2009, 1:00 am
Replies: 115
Views: 6,083
Posted By Bluenose

Re: You've got to know when to hold 'em....gambling for Oz

Hi All

Interesting thread, and thought I'd add my bit.

Like you Twinset, I also used to work in the pharma industry which I feel is only going to get worse in the UK.

Original plan was to...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 22nd 2009, 4:25 pm
Replies: 3,030
Views: 150,199
Posted By Bluenose

Re: The Official Loners Thread

Welcome to the site, you'll certainly find this site useful and someone on here will be able to answer any questions you have. Good luck with the visa, you should get it soon. Why Perth? If your...
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2009, 2:01 pm
Replies: 129
Views: 12,101
Posted By Bluenose

Re: unemployment worries

Hi All

Have to say I'm worried about the situation.
I'm in my early 30's and only have myself to worry about.
I knew there was a chance of redundancies at myPharmaceutical Company in the UK so...
Forum: Australia
Jan 25th 2009, 6:06 pm
Replies: 125
Views: 10,351
Posted By Bluenose

Re: MELBOURNE 2009

Hi All

Thought I'd introduce myself as well.
Got a really nice xmas present with my visa being granted in mid december. Need to validate by the end of Oct 09.
Was looking to go in June but may...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2009, 11:52 pm
Replies: 129
Views: 15,173
Posted By Bluenose

Re: A Place in the Sun Down Under

I think I remember reading on here that if you are outside the uk, you can go through proxy servers and trick the websites into thinking you are based in the uk so you can view the programmes on uk...
Forum: Australia
Dec 31st 2008, 1:57 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By Bluenose

Re: Buying in OZ Q1 09 and want to be on TV?

:lol:Have to admit, I did think the same. Obviously realised were leaving for Oz in record numbers and are jumping on the bandwagon.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 30th 2008, 11:56 am
Replies: 3,030
Views: 150,199
Posted By Bluenose

Re: The Official Loners Thread

Glad to see that you haven't given up and lucky that your Auntie can sponsor you which is probably better as your not tied to 1 company who could be rubbish.

Someone on here mentioned the fact...
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2008, 3:33 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 4,965
Posted By Bluenose

Re: Which city?

Thunderduck, not sure how far you have explored the visa options but it was only talking to people on here that I discovered that I could get state sponsorship for my skills.

Always wanted to...
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2008, 3:20 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By Bluenose

Buying in OZ Q1 09 and want to be on TV?

Hi All

Not sure if anyone has seen this already but thought I'd let you know.

Phil from Location Location Location fame has a new programme looking for expats who will be moving and looking to...
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2008, 3:00 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 4,965
Posted By Bluenose

Re: Which city?

Hi Thunderduck

Have you thought about taking a holiday to Australia and explore the cities you are interested in? Failing that, buy the lonely planet book on Australia, you may find that useful.
...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 17th 2008, 8:35 pm
Replies: 3,030
Views: 150,199
Posted By Bluenose

Re: The Official Loners Thread

Thanks Guys, checked hotmail when I got into work, couldn't concentrate at all that day. Didn't help that I couldn't tell anyone there either!!!!!!

Flat mate works at the same company and wanted...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 15th 2008, 10:28 pm
Replies: 1,346
Views: 88,306
Posted By Bluenose

Re: JUNE 2008 Applicants

Hoping for Jun 09, would have liked to have gone sooner but have commitments.
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