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Forum: The Barbie
Aug 17th 2008, 2:10 am
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: Rural Fire Brigade, CFA, Rural Fire Service

Hi Sean,

Congratulations, it must make you feel good. May I ask how old you are? I ask as I have considered volunteering myself but fear I am too old.

Mike.
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 12th 2008, 1:43 am
Replies: 66
Views: 4,120
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: UK - a nation short of pools and soap!

I would actually change that title to a nation short of grass and facilities.

When I left the UK 5 years ago, the area I lived in had a lot of grassed areas and every one had a "no ball games"...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 26th 2008, 2:46 am
Replies: 147
Views: 15,977
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: So if it gets dark at 5pm in Brisbane, what do you do in the evening?

But, it's the middle of winter. When I was in the UK it went dark at 3.30 in the middle of winter. 5.30 is fantastic.

Mike.
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2008, 9:53 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,185
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: Can you sell return flights?

They are normally non transferable and non cancelable. However, they are probably upgradeable - the airlines always allow people to change their ticket for a dearer one. Upgrade your ticket to one...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2008, 7:40 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,422
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: Predictions for exchange rate over next three months?

I also think $1.90 could be possible but not probable. The $2.00 is such a big psychological level that I don't think it will go below it, at least not in the next 3 months.

Mike.
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 25th 2008, 3:24 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,408
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: Crows!!!

Can someone check whether Ducks are on the "allowed to shoot" list. The piles, no mountains, of crap they leave around your pool soon makes you change your view of them. I'd rather have Crows (or...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2008, 4:02 am
Replies: 18
Views: 29,519
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: can you watch the bbc i player and 4 OD in oz?

Are you not moving here for a new and better life. I don't even know what you are talking about and am proud of it.

Mike.:)
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 18th 2008, 4:00 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,235
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: back to England.

Hope you have a good trip. I'll be very interested in how you now find Blighty. I'm looking forward to reading a full report.

Mike.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 16th 2008, 11:24 am
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Seperated with de-facto- can I stay in Australia?

Hoping someone can help. A friend of mine immigrated to Australia four and a half years ago with her de-facto spouse of 9 years (now 13!), on a work sponsored visa. Her spouse was the person...
Forum: Australia
May 18th 2008, 2:26 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: Exchange Rates

The inflation you are talking about is rising fuel and food costs and these are the same around the world. Fuel and food prices increased in the UK and so they dropped the interest rate!! Go figure....
Forum: Australia
Apr 28th 2008, 2:08 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,678
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: UK inheritance Tax V Australia Capital Gains Tax

Good point. I assumed (due to you, your & you) that the OP was emigrating and their family inheriting from them - hopefully (for the OP) not for a long time.

Mike.
Forum: Australia
Apr 28th 2008, 1:42 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,678
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: UK inheritance Tax V Australia Capital Gains Tax

AFAIAA, if you move to Australia any capital gain will be forgotten. You get a one time chance to import everything you own with no tax implications. If you leave a house in the UK and sell it later,...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 25th 2008, 2:49 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,815
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: Effin Poms

To the OP, you are far too sensitive. Get a life.

Mike.
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 21st 2008, 2:07 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,274
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: Visiting Fraser Island?

Forgot to mention, check the tide times. You can't get along the beach 2 hours either side of high tide.

Mike.
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 21st 2008, 2:04 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,274
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: Visiting Fraser Island?

We have been a few times and you should be aware that there are no tarmac roads (except in Eurong). You need a good four wheel drive, a Rav4 or CRV won't do. Google "fraser island driving" for an...
Forum: Australia
Apr 20th 2008, 4:34 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,704
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: If you have a Will in the UK......

And in Aus?

Mike.
Forum: Australia
Apr 20th 2008, 1:13 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,704
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: If you have a Will in the UK......

If I get shipwrecked and scrawl a will on a banana leaf in blood, are you saying it will not be valid and will not be acted upon?

BTW, isn't the default (no will) that it goes to your spouse and...
Forum: Australia
Apr 20th 2008, 12:20 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,704
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: If you have a Will in the UK......

It is still your last wishes and so should be acted upon. Is there some format I don't know about? I thought I could write it on a piece of A4 and as long as it bears my signature then it is more...
Forum: Australia
Apr 19th 2008, 3:25 am
Replies: 68
Views: 8,597
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: House Prices Down under-another thread..

The commonwealth bank are currently offering 8.4% on $20000+ for 6 months. That means there standard mortgage rate has to be around the 10% mark. When people start coming off the fixed mortgages...
Forum: Australia
Apr 17th 2008, 3:40 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,612
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: How to get the best exchange rate !

If you sell (or buy) forward you should get something near todays rate. If your happy with that rate then take it. Whatever you do, once you agree a rate, do not look at the exchange rate again, it...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 17th 2008, 3:28 am
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: It wouldn't happen in Oz ...

If the dolphins didn't want to participate they wouldn't. Sad.

Mike.
Forum: Australia
Apr 17th 2008, 3:03 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,612
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: How to get the best exchange rate !

Did you try your bank? What did they offer?

Mike.
Forum: Australia
Apr 17th 2008, 2:17 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,612
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: How to get the best exchange rate !

BTW, if you know you've sold your house (Absolutely definitely) and your getting your money in (say) 2 months time, then go into your bank and ask them "what rate will you give to sell forward UKP to...
Forum: Australia
Apr 17th 2008, 2:11 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,612
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: How to get the best exchange rate !

If you talk to a big bank in the UK they will give you spot rate which is within a fraction of a percent of actual rate. Phone your bank tomorrow, ask for the forex department, and ask "What is the...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2008, 2:22 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,172
Posted By Wendy&Mike

Re: Horse Box - to bring or not to bring ?

FYI, we bought a double float brand new for $9000 about 4 years ago. It is a Otto Tuza standard float (http://www.ottotuza.com.au/standardfloats.htm) but we had a 300mm extension and extra padding.
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