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Forum: Electricians
Jun 18th 2008, 4:27 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,689
Posted By John Barmby

Re: W A License

Got my WA 'A' Grade licence today! My thanks to all who have helped here on B.E with a special big thankyou to Steve & Wendy for all the help and advice.

I went through Peer in Adelaide then the...
Apr 13th 2008, 1:28 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,031
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Agents-Yes or No?

Our visa was pretty straight forward skilled 136 visa and we did it without the help of an agent. If you read all the info it's not too bad (just loads of paperwork). Most of the questions are...
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2008, 4:38 am
Replies: 1
Views: 419
Posted By John Barmby

Anyone Airlie Beach/Mackay area ?

My other half and i are getting married on Daydream Island in August and need to get to Brampton Island after the wedding with 17 of the guests.(should be a fun honeymoon!) ;)
Does anyone run boats...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 12th 2008, 1:02 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,133
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Blast from the past.

I used to think Mr.Ben was fantastic, but still can't work out how the shopkeeper kept appearing ! Always as it was getting really good. :frown:
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 12th 2008, 12:55 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,483
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Suicide Jumper (not for the faint-hearted)

Thats funny, braced myself for something bad. I am indeed also sick !:o
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2008, 3:26 am
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By John Barmby

Re: I'm new and need help

Always jobs in the West Australian newspaper for people with truck driving licence. With there being a huge amount of mine work in WA, trucks are always needed. :thumbsup:
Good luck.
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2008, 1:56 am
Replies: 79
Views: 4,860
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Have you had a speeding ticket in Aus?

Loss of concentration, sleeping at the wheel or rubber necking the beautiful scenery i bet.
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2008, 1:35 am
Replies: 41
Views: 5,238
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Qantas frequent flyer ?

Hi, just had a quick look at the web page and can't see how much it costs to join. Do you know ? Looks pretty good though.
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2008, 1:07 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,486
Posted By John Barmby

Re: SNAKES, SPIDERS and other creepies!!!

Been here six months and seen two snakes, both by remote beaches. If you live in the city you will see loads of spiders (most harmless) but reckon you will be lucky to see many snakes. In WA it's the...
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2008, 12:50 am
Replies: 79
Views: 4,860
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Have you had a speeding ticket in Aus?

Ive been here about six months, been breath tested twice (not touched a drop either times) and was could speeding up in the north west. The nice lady police officer breath tested me, (surprise...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2008, 1:12 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 5,238
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Qantas frequent flyer ?

Yeah, i think it will definately be worth it as me bro is getting married May 09 back in the motherland, i can get a few more points. The info says i have until 30 days after the flight to join and...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2008, 11:08 am
Replies: 41
Views: 5,238
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Qantas frequent flyer ?

Free to join if you live in the U.K ? Thats good to know as my folks are flying over in August using Qantas. Ive only been here for six months, i guess it would be an option to join up giving our...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2008, 10:50 am
Replies: 41
Views: 5,238
Posted By John Barmby

Qantas frequent flyer ?

Hello all,

Just booked an internal flight with Qantas and wondered if it was worth paying the $82 to join the frequent flyer scheme. Do you need many points to get anything back ? Can you...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2008, 8:24 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,476
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Where YOU live in Oz and Why?

We live in SW of WA in a small town called Binningup half an hour north of Bunbury. Wanted a quiet town away from big cities with a quiet beach we could drive on but not too far from civilisation. We...
Forum: Electricians
Apr 8th 2008, 4:52 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,381
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Anyone in Perth doing the PEER course?

What a pain in the a**se ! This course is like being back at school. Can anyone tell me the process once i get the folder completed ? Do i take it to Adelaide when i go for the exam ? When i go for...
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2008, 11:53 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,121
Posted By John Barmby

Re: Location,Location,Location

Hi,
If you want peace & quiet with huge open spaces WA is all that. It seems like it's about ten years behind the rest of Australia and anywhere outside of Perth is (in Englands terms) a small...
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2008, 7:27 am
Replies: 41
Views: 2,947
Posted By John Barmby

Re: What 4x4 ?

Has anyone suggested gas conversion? Been told that government is giving $3000 towards it and there is not much difference in performance. But as the gas prices at the pumps are cheaper, this could...
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2008, 3:14 am
Replies: 41
Views: 2,947
Posted By John Barmby

Re: What 4x4 ?

Cheers for all the advice regarding the 4x4, i ended up buying a 2000 Ford Courier dual cab 2.5 turbo diesel.
Reason being the need for a turbo diesel and my price range of maximum $13 000. It...
Forum: Australia
Apr 5th 2008, 11:28 am
Replies: 1
Views: 460
Posted By John Barmby

Re: occupational therapy perth

My other half is a speech therapist about to start work in Bunbury. Always seems to be at least two OT jobs in the West Australian newspaper (job search on Wednesdays & Saturdays) for both health...
Forum: Australia
Apr 3rd 2008, 2:55 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,373
Posted By John Barmby

Re: perth in august

Just another thought, take a look at www.jobs.wa.gov.au for department of health positions. Might give you an idea of whats out there.
:D
Forum: Australia
Apr 3rd 2008, 2:52 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,373
Posted By John Barmby

Re: perth in august

Hi,
We have set up about an hour south of Mandurah in a small town called Binningup.
My other half is about to start work for the health service as a speech pathologist but have found that the...
Forum: Australia
Apr 3rd 2008, 9:20 am
Replies: 41
Views: 2,947
Posted By John Barmby

Re: What 4x4 ?

Cheers for that, i am looking at a Hilux tomorrow. A 3.0 litre diesel non turbo with 220 000 kms on the clock. Looks tidy, just a lot on the clock. I have been told they run forever as long as you...
Forum: Australia
Apr 3rd 2008, 8:18 am
Replies: 41
Views: 2,947
Posted By John Barmby

What 4x4 ?

Can anyone give me some advice on a good vehicle please. All i hear is Toyota Toyota Toyota.:blink:
I really want a 4x4, dual cab, turbo diesel utility but am no expert with the pro's and con's of...
Forum: Electricians
Apr 1st 2008, 11:55 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,598
Posted By John Barmby

Re: aaarrrggghhhh!! stupid vetassess!!!!!!

I'm sure you're not a horrible person, and i'm glad ive put a smile on your face and hopefully many others will smile too.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Forum: Electricians
Apr 1st 2008, 9:50 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,598
Posted By John Barmby

Re: aaarrrggghhhh!! stupid vetassess!!!!!!

Just to let you know, if you cannot locate your stuff through Royal Mail in the U.K it is possible to give Australia Post a call and they can track it. It is tracked from this end by giving them your...
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