2 months in Melbourne
Dec 2nd 2007 | 5:42 pm
#1
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2 months in Melbourne
Myself and husband have been in Melb for 2 months now. Found things to be very up and down in this time. We managed to secure a good rental in Elwood and found Elwood village to be really lovely and a chilled place to sit and have a drink and watch the world go by...
So far we would say the positives are:
happy hours at the local bars! Less traffic on the roads, sunny weather (generally). The opportunity to walk along the beach in the afternoon after work.
Negatives:
Missing family and friends & not yet having the social network in place, which in the UK we took for granted. Alcohol outside HH is more expensive. Not as good choice of vegie food (no Linda McCartney sausages!)
Overall, we feel we have made a positive choice to come out here and are so far enjoying the experience!! Definately love Melbourne and feel it is an affordable place to live. We are returning to the UK in July and this has given us something to look forward to in the new year.
So far we would say the positives are:
happy hours at the local bars! Less traffic on the roads, sunny weather (generally). The opportunity to walk along the beach in the afternoon after work.
Negatives:
Missing family and friends & not yet having the social network in place, which in the UK we took for granted. Alcohol outside HH is more expensive. Not as good choice of vegie food (no Linda McCartney sausages!)
Overall, we feel we have made a positive choice to come out here and are so far enjoying the experience!! Definately love Melbourne and feel it is an affordable place to live. We are returning to the UK in July and this has given us something to look forward to in the new year.
Dec 2nd 2007 | 5:56 pm
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From: Melbourne
Re: 2 months in Melbourne
Hey, we're just up the road (Glenhuntley) in Elsternwick
Do you both work? And you say you're going back to UK...is that for a visit?
Do you both work? And you say you're going back to UK...is that for a visit?
Dec 4th 2007 | 10:18 am
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Re: 2 months in Melbourne
Welcome to the extremely liveable city of Melbourne! There's a curry night organised for Saturday evening if you want to meet a few people. I'm sure there'll be veggie food there.
Here's the curry night thread - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494689
Buzzy
Here's the curry night thread - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494689
Buzzy
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Dec 5th 2007 | 9:56 pm
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Re: 2 months in Melbourne
Yes we booked a return flight to the UK when we came out - we ae only going back for a holiday for a few weeks and then we will be returning to Melbourne.
We are definately up for a curry on Saturday at The Curry Club! Sounds like there's a few people interested
We are definately up for a curry on Saturday at The Curry Club! Sounds like there's a few people interested
Dec 6th 2007 | 9:17 pm
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Dec 14th 2007 | 6:46 pm
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Re: 2 months in Melbourne
I too struggle with no Linda McCartney foods. I wrote to Heinz about it but they said demand wasnt high enough 
I used to live on the entire range over there.
I now eat more fish and find soya mince when I can. Tofu products have come a long way in the 3 years I have been here with a dedicated section now in some supermarkets.
Elwood is very nice, Blue Tongue is a personal favourite as is Baked in Elwood.
I used to live on the entire range over there.
I now eat more fish and find soya mince when I can. Tofu products have come a long way in the 3 years I have been here with a dedicated section now in some supermarkets.
Elwood is very nice, Blue Tongue is a personal favourite as is Baked in Elwood.
Dec 23rd 2007 | 5:46 pm
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Re: 2 months in Melbourne
Hi Sally ... I'll be in touch in the New Year about that coffee (sorry, been busy with work, then away - but not forgotten)
Have a good Christmas
Have a good Christmas
Dec 23rd 2007 | 6:43 pm
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Re: 2 months in Melbourne
Hi Sally
It was great to meet you and Graham at the Curry Night.
Don't forget, give us a call if you fancy going out for a drink sometime!
Happy Christmas!
Kim & Steve
It was great to meet you and Graham at the Curry Night.
Don't forget, give us a call if you fancy going out for a drink sometime!
Happy Christmas!
Kim & Steve
Dec 29th 2007 | 1:43 pm
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From: Mountain Creek, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Re: 2 months in Melbourne
Myself and husband have been in Melb for 2 months now. Found things to be very up and down in this time. We managed to secure a good rental in Elwood and found Elwood village to be really lovely and a chilled place to sit and have a drink and watch the world go by...
So far we would say the positives are:
happy hours at the local bars! Less traffic on the roads, sunny weather (generally). The opportunity to walk along the beach in the afternoon after work.
Negatives:
Missing family and friends & not yet having the social network in place, which in the UK we took for granted. Alcohol outside HH is more expensive. Not as good choice of vegie food (no Linda McCartney sausages!)
Overall, we feel we have made a positive choice to come out here and are so far enjoying the experience!! Definately love Melbourne and feel it is an affordable place to live. We are returning to the UK in July and this has given us something to look forward to in the new year.
So far we would say the positives are:
happy hours at the local bars! Less traffic on the roads, sunny weather (generally). The opportunity to walk along the beach in the afternoon after work.
Negatives:
Missing family and friends & not yet having the social network in place, which in the UK we took for granted. Alcohol outside HH is more expensive. Not as good choice of vegie food (no Linda McCartney sausages!)
Overall, we feel we have made a positive choice to come out here and are so far enjoying the experience!! Definately love Melbourne and feel it is an affordable place to live. We are returning to the UK in July and this has given us something to look forward to in the new year.
