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May 16th 2017, 10:59 am
Replies: 9
Views: 7,170
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Here we go again...

Very true, on the 'Wish I never went' comment. We are very much in the same camp. Once you have lived there, it is impossible not to judge and compare everywhere else against the benchmark that is...
Forum: Australia
Sep 7th 2009, 6:52 am
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Deperature countdown T-15

Greetings to all from a Singapore stopover -

Firstly, a big thanks for all the best wishes. We are just on a one night stopover in Singapore whilst on route to Brisbane.

It is nice to be...
Forum: Australia
Sep 5th 2009, 12:08 am
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By In Like Flynn

Deperature countdown T-15

Time for departure to Australia is beckoning. We leave for Brisbane in less than 15 hours. Bags are packed and almost ready to go. New life in Australia is now drawing closer.

After months and...
Forum: Australia
Aug 7th 2009, 9:54 am
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

Cheers,

We were the same and finally it came through. Best of luck this time. I think it actually feels a whole lot better when you get there after a struggle.
Forum: Australia
Aug 6th 2009, 7:03 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

Thanks autorock and also a big thanks to everyone on this site for all the kind words and encouragement over the last year.

It feels so good to finally be on our way after such a longtime of...
Forum: Australia
Aug 6th 2009, 6:34 am
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

Hi all - we finally managed to sell our home in Ireland after over 17 months on the market (v. reduced price). But it means we can finally relocate to Brisbane in Sep. Flights are booked and...
Forum: Australia
Oct 16th 2008, 8:50 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

Things are moving but very very slowly. I am still hopeful that it will all work out and in the meantime we are trying to keep the dream alive !
Forum: Australia
Oct 15th 2008, 8:50 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

I second that Autorock. I feel terrible for you both. Please keep your spirits up. It WILL happen.

We have reduced our asking price today by 45K. Hoping it will be enough. We just want to get out...
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2008, 8:19 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

Yeah I'll drink to that one too. That will be a happy day for you. Lets hope the exchange rate does us some favours. Best of luck with everything.:unsure:
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2008, 8:11 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

Hi All,

I have been following this thread for a while now. It gives me some level of shared relief that others are going through the same.

We bought 3 Years ago and like some other folks on...
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2008, 8:21 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

:) Funny. Yes, its unreal. Everyday brings some other disaster. Time to put the spare cash back under the matress.:unsure:
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2008, 8:00 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

Eh? The post office is gauranteed by Irish Gov. That is news to me. I knew the Irish Bank branches in the UK were gauranteed but not the post office? :confused:

The whole thing is crazy. I hope...
Forum: Australia
Sep 29th 2008, 10:15 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

If you can afford to hang on I would. Unfortunately I am not in that postion, I need to sell as I am already committed and tied in to a new place in Australia.

The market will come back again, it...
Forum: Australia
Sep 29th 2008, 10:09 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

Tin Hats and body armour too.

Cheers for that positives. Its all about the cycles and getting the timing right, i guess it come with a bit of luck and lots of experience.

You are right on the...
Forum: Australia
Sep 29th 2008, 9:35 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

No updates from this side of the pond in Ireland. Things very quiet on the housing front. Hoping this mess in the US will clear up and give us all some hope. Looking to start reducing the house price...
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2008, 8:59 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 4,011
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: $130/hr for CAD monkeys!

$135/hr is a nice rate, I would be setting up my best milking stool for that one. Though for that kind of money I reckon you would be expected to be churning out as serious amount of work per day.
...
Forum: Australia
Sep 19th 2008, 7:35 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

Hi - I have been following your posts for a while as I share your pain. We are in the same situation here in Ireland. So close but yet so far. I just want to offer you some encouragement to stay...
Forum: Australia
Sep 10th 2008, 9:30 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,901
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Only in Australia!

It sounds like that is PROBABLY the best birthday in the world - It had to be Carlsberg she bought ! :D

Hey lots of good things happen when you drink the stuff - well it certainly seems so anyway...
Forum: Australia
Sep 9th 2008, 8:55 pm
Replies: 153
Views: 15,477
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Any HELP, the Dream is fading

[QUOTE=LouB;6766438]I know it doesn't help much but wanted to wish you luck. We have dropped 25,000 so far and might have to go to 35,000.
If its any consolation its all realative as it appears...
Forum: Australia
Sep 4th 2008, 9:08 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 5,041
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Pools - Worth the hassle or not?

Nice pool, its a good size too. That was pretty good for $27K.

Tell you what, if i could jump into that right now I'd be a very happy man. A lovely cold Septembers day in Ireland.. Help:eek::eek:
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2008, 9:12 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,608
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Australias environmental collapse

Yes I remember it, a total classic. One of many. Ha ha. I will be brining a few of those DVDs with me to Oz, for when I tire of Aussie TV. Shouldnt take too long.
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2008, 8:59 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Currency Exchanges

Try Ozforex UKforex - Very good too, reliable and secure.
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2008, 8:55 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,608
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Australias environmental collapse

You know Evian is naive backwards - Says it all about the bottled water industry. Those guys bug me.:frown:
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2008, 8:48 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 5,041
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Pools - Worth the hassle or not?

Cheers for that - I suppose for poeple in Ireland and UK, the pool is such a novelty as we would rarely even consider swimming let alone in the sea. These Aussies have it way too good.;)
Forum: Australia
Sep 2nd 2008, 7:52 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,218
Posted By In Like Flynn

Re: Money transfer from Ireland

Agreed on Ozforex/UKforex. Very good and very easy to use and most of all SECURE. I have used them quiet abit the last few months and have had no problems.

They offer much better rates than the...
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