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Dougie Oct 9th 2009 10:15 am

Re: We made it!
 

Originally Posted by Fly Away (Post 8003095)
Welcome to Adelaide! You're gonna have a ball! :thumbsup:

Yeah but what shape will the ball be ??


Dougie

Fly Away Oct 9th 2009 2:49 pm

Re: We made it!
 

Originally Posted by DOUGIE AN LOUISE (Post 8004666)
Yeah but what shape will the ball be ??


Dougie

So many rude replies to chose from there................. :rofl:

Kooky. Oct 9th 2009 2:57 pm

Re: We made it!
 
Welcome, coolers!

coolerkingcooler Oct 9th 2009 4:54 pm

Re: We made it!
 

Originally Posted by Seasider (Post 8005208)
Welcome, coolers!

Cheers,
bought the car this morning (wow, what big engines they have here) and are off to a BBQ with a fellow BE'er:D


Cooler

Bernieboy Oct 9th 2009 9:51 pm

Re: We made it!
 
Welcome matey,sit back open a cold one and enjooooooyyy:beer:

coolerkingcooler Oct 10th 2009 12:18 pm

Re: We made it!
 

Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 8005758)
Welcome matey,sit back open a cold one and enjooooooyyy:beer:

Cheers, no time I'm afraid - be coke for me though:D

Cooler

ozzieeagle Oct 10th 2009 1:07 pm

Re: We made it!
 
Great to hear.... Enjoy yourselves :thumbup:

jimandkate Oct 16th 2009 11:41 pm

Re: We made it!
 
Hi glad that you have finaly made it over and you are enjoying it, We have not been on this for a long time as you know how it goes so what is your thoughts on it so far? kate :wub:

coolerkingcooler Oct 17th 2009 12:48 am

Re: We made it!
 

Originally Posted by jimandkate (Post 8023738)
Hi glad that you have finaly made it over and you are enjoying it, We have not been on this for a long time as you know how it goes so what is your thoughts on it so far? kate :wub:

Great so far. Adelaide looks to have been a good choice for us, very much what I expected although I honestly did not believe the music was stuck in the 80's, made for relaxed driving though:D

We've been here 11 days and we've got a car (essential if you have a tribe) and sorted out tax numbers (TFN).

Hoping to sign a rental on Monday. Guess we've tried to keep going and although we had a nightmare second leg over the never ending Indian Ocean, we have ensured that we kept regular sleep patterns since arriving.

I just need to find some temp work and then a more regular job afterwards. OH has been out to buy a TV today - think it was because I don't want one!

The weather is unusually wet and cold for SA at this time of the year and that was a big surprise. I'd been set for much warmer weather but that is likely to start now. Have to say, Adelaide folk seem very nice so far.

Got a mate in Perth, he loves it so we'll have to vist there one day assuming he can put the six of us up.

Cooler

nbn8 Oct 17th 2009 4:55 am

Re: We made it!
 
Cooler

Cannot wait to hear how you get on with your supply teaching (is that what you are going to do?) although we are heading Brisbane/GC it would be great to hear how you get on. Pleased to see you are getting sorted. Nicky

coolerkingcooler Oct 17th 2009 6:31 pm

Re: We made it!
 

Originally Posted by nbn8 (Post 8024158)
Cooler

Cannot wait to hear how you get on with your supply teaching (is that what you are going to do?) although we are heading Brisbane/GC it would be great to hear how you get on. Pleased to see you are getting sorted. Nicky

Sure, going to apply for a few jobs this week and see what happens. Got a friend who teaches in Brisbane if you need any advice around that locale.

Sun shining today and been around and purchased mattresses as we'll need something to sleep on next week!

Cooler

Janna and Nick Oct 17th 2009 9:51 pm

Re: We made it!
 
Coolers,

I am so glad you have made it and are happy. I have been watching and waiting for your catch up thread.

Keep us posted!

Janna xx
:)

coolerkingcooler Oct 18th 2009 11:35 pm

Re: We made it!
 
Well, we've got the rental today and already managed to put some items in;
kettle
toaster
microwave
TV - really cheap
four mattresses

Bought all the above new plus a fridge-freezer and washer (shop assistant thought OH was talking science fiction when she asked for a 1600 spin). Our belongings won't be here until next week and we decided not to bring any of the these items.

We had set a up a bank account before with the Commonwealth Bank and although there was a hiccup when we arrived - no bank cards - its one job less to do when you arrive. Also, we had bank a statement showing how much we had in the account which was helpful to secure the rental.

We've found that you can haggle in the stores here so be wary of paying the labelled price on your house goods etc.

Also got the electricity on so looks like we're outta the hoiliday park tomorrow:thumbup:

Cooler

nbn8 Oct 18th 2009 11:46 pm

Re: We made it!
 
Wow didnt take you long to get sorted. How long have you been in Oz now 1 or 2 weeks?


Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler (Post 8027632)
Well, we've got the rental today and already managed to put some items in;
kettle
toaster
microwave
TV - really cheap
four mattresses

Bought all the above new plus a fridge-freezer and washer (shop assistant thought OH was talking science fiction when she asked for a 1600 spin). Our belongings won't be here until next week and we decided not to bring any of the these items.

We had set a up a bank account before with the Commonwealth Bank and although there was a hiccup when we arrived - no bank cards - its one job less to do when you arrive. Also, we had bank a statement showing how much we had in the account which was helpful to secure the rental.

We've found that you can haggle in the stores here so be wary of paying the labelled price on your house goods etc.

Also got the electricity on so looks like we're outta the hoiliday park tomorrow:thumbup:

Cooler


coolerkingcooler Oct 19th 2009 12:48 am

Re: We made it!
 

Originally Posted by nbn8 (Post 8027667)
Wow didnt take you long to get sorted. How long have you been in Oz now 1 or 2 weeks?

Two weeks on Weds:thumbsup:

Cooler


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