We made it!
Oct 9th 2009 | 2:49 pm
#17
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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From: Happily in Adelaide
Oct 9th 2009 | 2:57 pm
#18
Auntie Fa
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From: Seattle
Re: We made it!
Welcome, coolers!
Oct 9th 2009 | 4:54 pm
#19
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Capt Hilts
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From: Sunny Adelaide :)
Oct 9th 2009 | 9:51 pm
#20
FREE TIBET
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Re: We made it!
Welcome matey,sit back open a cold one and enjooooooyyy
Oct 10th 2009 | 12:18 pm
#21
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Capt Hilts
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From: Sunny Adelaide :)
Oct 10th 2009 | 1:07 pm
#22
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: We made it!
Great to hear.... Enjoy yourselves 
Oct 16th 2009 | 11:41 pm
#23
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From: perth
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 
Oct 17th 2009 | 12:48 am
#24
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Capt Hilts
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From: Sunny Adelaide :)
Re: We made it!
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
Oct 17th 2009 | 4:55 am
#25
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From: Robina, GCoast
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
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
Oct 17th 2009 | 6:31 pm
#26
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Capt Hilts
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From: Sunny Adelaide :)
Re: We made it!
Sun shining today and been around and purchased mattresses as we'll need something to sleep on next week!
Cooler
Oct 17th 2009 | 9:51 pm
#27
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From: Perth baby!
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
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
Oct 18th 2009 | 11:35 pm
#28
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Capt Hilts
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From: Sunny Adelaide :)
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
Cooler
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
Cooler
Oct 18th 2009 | 11:46 pm
#29
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From: Robina, GCoast
Re: We made it!
Wow didnt take you long to get sorted. How long have you been in Oz now 1 or 2 weeks?
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
Cooler
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
Cooler
Oct 19th 2009 | 12:48 am
#30
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Capt Hilts
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From: Sunny Adelaide :)
