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Forum: Information Technology
Sep 23rd 2008, 2:08 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,819
Posted By Nibbs

Re: Australian .NET job market

Hey mate,

If you rocked up today, you should stand a pretty good chance. Not sure about 2010 but things don't move that fast here ;) so you should be good.
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2007, 1:17 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,154
Posted By Nibbs

Re: Arrived at Heathrow

Oh yes I knew it! That was for me wasn't it matey. Well I'll remember that when you get back to the office (monthly advocate nomination ring any bells!)

While you've been away we had a truck jack...
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2006, 4:35 am
Replies: 58
Views: 3,174
Posted By Nibbs

Re: Indian Food

As someone who has raised this topic before have a look at

India In Oz (http://www.indiaoz.com.au/restaurants/wa.php)

I've would say 7 spices in Applecross (buffet Sat night $33 and half...
Forum: Australia
Dec 6th 2005, 8:07 am
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By Nibbs

Re: Perth - Buy or Build??

Buy without question!

We started our jouyous little project in Sept last year. Along the way we've had to put up with multiple delays and cockups two demands for price increases (with little or no...
Forum: Australia
Feb 7th 2005, 3:25 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,746
Posted By Nibbs

Re: Pom heaven in Perth?

That'll be me then! Combine that with the TV advertising retirement villages for the over 45's (not too far away for me) and I'm bloody suicidal. The only consolation is my brother will be eligible...
Forum: Australia
Feb 7th 2005, 3:15 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,261
Posted By Nibbs

Re: New build nightmare

I'm kind of curious how they got to plan approval stage without a contract.

A couple of points from the Lump Sum Building Contract:

Clause 22, d states that the owner may terminate the contract...
Forum: Australia
Feb 7th 2005, 2:58 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,666
Posted By Nibbs

Re: Anyone tried Perth and had to move for a (decent) Job?

In my experience, agents respond much more positively when you are actually here.

It obviously depends what field you're in but things have improved since I git here a year before last.

You...
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2005, 5:08 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,057
Posted By Nibbs

Re: It's official - I'm going to be an Aussie!

Nice one Jacqui,

Aussie Day on Mandurah foreshore, perfect :D
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2005, 5:04 am
Replies: 14
Views: 730
Posted By Nibbs

Re: packing your PC to take to Aus

I'd recommend removing the hard drive as well especially if it's going to be in a container for an extended period. Gets dammed hot in those things.

My brother (Captain Luddite) insisted on...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2005, 9:11 am
Replies: 14
Views: 730
Posted By Nibbs

Re: packing your PC to take to Aus

Hi Laura,

It can go on it's side (mine did) as the disk heads should park thmesellves sercurely when the power is off, but I'd pack it in the original packaging if you still have it. Otherwise a...
Forum: Australia
Dec 28th 2004, 4:28 am
Replies: 48
Views: 4,244
Posted By Nibbs

Re: worst xmas ever (in Aus)

From what others have told me the first Christmas is usually seems a bit iffy.

Takes a bit of getting used to, sunshine and Aussie traditions (whadya mean seafood salad!).

Our first was at the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 29th 2004, 11:44 am
Replies: 6
Views: 922
Posted By Nibbs

Re: We just got robbed!

Thanks for all the replies folks.

Hey it's just one of those things but it's gonna happen if you're not careful.

That includes leaving a bag on the shopping trolley or not taking the stereo...
Forum: Australia
Nov 29th 2004, 3:19 am
Replies: 6
Views: 922
Posted By Nibbs

Unhappy We just got robbed!

A heads up for all you guys.

Between 9:30 and 10:30 last night, a toe rag got in and lifted a bunch of computer stuff.

Now I couldn't give a rats about that but the fact he got in when my wife...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2004, 1:19 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By Nibbs

Re: smilies causing problems with hotmail?

Had the same problem myself shortly after downloading some service packs (not SP2 BTW!)

This is an XP problem (possibly with .NET accounts) not with hotmail. All goes back to Bill anyways ...
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2004, 3:39 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,126
Posted By Nibbs

Re: Expats Picnic in the Perth Park

A very pleasant afternoon spent in the sun, followed by a less than pleasant time trying to fix some work problems.

Anyway good to put some faces to the names.
Forum: Australia
Oct 20th 2004, 3:43 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Nibbs

Re: Driving in Perth

I must admit I love driving here even if it is a bit slow!

Three irritations
1. Drivers consider a cars length to be ample space when changing lanes
2. Light changes take so damm long. Bring a...
Forum: Australia
Oct 18th 2004, 3:40 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 2,451
Posted By Nibbs

Re: Sunday 24th October - Perth Meet - Kings Park

Hi folks,

Gathering momentum towards a nice day in the park.

We'll be there providing a don't strangle youngster before then. Ahhhhh, back to school today!
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2004, 3:08 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 795
Posted By Nibbs

Re: 1st Aussie Brithday

Cheers for the Karma. I'm feeling seriously out of touch now. What's all that about. Do I get 4c off at Woolies servo if I get 100?
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2004, 2:49 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 795
Posted By Nibbs

Re: 1st Aussie Brithday

Hi Ya Simone,

Sorry I've been very remiss since the first stab at trying an expats meeting.

I really find working gets in the way of a social life!

The 24th sounds pretty good to me. I've...
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2004, 2:38 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 765
Posted By Nibbs

Re: 12 months later...............

Happy 1st Aussie Birthday to you too.

I posted some old load of ramblings myself a couple of nights ago on the 12 month mark.

We haven't got the boat though :( Is your's the one with all the...
Forum: Australia
Oct 1st 2004, 3:22 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 795
Posted By Nibbs

1st Aussie Brithday

We’ve just celebrated our 1st year in Oz.

12 months in and I’ve no regrets. It’s not been easy but I’m enjoying life here.

I haven't been on here much recently, got a bit flash hasn't...
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2004, 2:43 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,192
Posted By Nibbs

I'm up for it but would like to bring (i.e. get...

I'm up for it but would like to bring (i.e. get bollocked if i don't) H and the sprog.

Joondie could be interesting as it took me two hours to get back from Subiacco the other week! Mind you for...
Forum: Australia
Jun 19th 2004, 10:35 am
Replies: 53
Views: 2,930
Posted By Nibbs

I sincerely hope you have something better to do...

I sincerely hope you have something better to do than read this forum!!!!!

Congrats to the pair of you!
Forum: Australia
Jun 14th 2004, 12:21 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By Nibbs

I know it's not as grand but you can also book...

I know it's not as grand but you can also book weddings at UWA in the grounds. They have an area called the sunken gardens like a mini amphitheater (sp???). Views aren't as good though.

Might be...
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2004, 2:24 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 6,124
Posted By Nibbs

Re: Do you regret having gone to Australia?

We're in a subburb east of Perth about 35 mins drive from the CBD. We are just at the base of the hills area which is where we will build in the comming year.

I am in IT (although you wouldn't...
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