If I were an Aussie...

Zop · 09-11-2004, 7:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ratter

You have to remember that when bringing over you bike, you have to allow for the cost of converting it to rhd because we drive on the left side of the road not the right like you guys do

Bwahahahahahahahahaha

Zeeman · 09-11-2004, 8:33 AM

Probably cheaper to just sell the bike and buy one here. Shipping is pricey I bet..

Z...

nomad · 09-13-2004, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ratter

You have to remember that when bringing over you bike, you have to allow for the cost of converting it to rhd because we drive on the left side of the road not the right like you guys do

bwahahhaaha....

I'll have to calculate the costs/savings of importing the bike. I initially thought that it wouldn't be too expensive... toss it in a container along with my computers and clothing and away I go. However, my buddy tells me the costs are extremely high to ship stuff that far. Hmph. If I sell my baby here, I'll take a bath - 929's did not retain their value.

Then again... I guess it would be a good excuse to buy a new bike!

Just as an update, I have made contact with the hiring manager and apparently they haven't received my resume yet

but are interested to chat with me to see if we can swing a deal.

I was up north fishing with my cousin this weekend and he was telling me about his adventures in Australia. His wife and he both agreed that Sydney was the place to go... I'm like, "WHAT?! My Aussie friends don't like it..." They said Melbourne was nice "if you like the artsy scene" and to stay away from "Can-brah" (I suppose I was mispronouncing it. d'oh) but they enjoyed Sydney the most. I think I'll still attempt to start out in Melbourne...

Now you guys will have to help me with the local sayings and my new Aussie accent.

Is here a good place to start? http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/...92/ozslang.htm

matt232 · 09-13-2004, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nomad

bwahahhaaha....

I'll have to calculate the costs/savings of importing the bike. I initially thought that it wouldn't be too expensive... toss it in a container along with my computers and clothing and away I go. However, my buddy tells me the costs are extremely high to ship stuff that far. Hmph. If I sell my baby here, I'll take a bath - 929's did not retain their value.

Then again... I guess it would be a good excuse to buy a new bike!

Just as an update, I have made contact with the hiring manager and apparently they haven't received my resume yet

but are interested to chat with me to see if we can swing a deal.

I was up north fishing with my cousin this weekend and he was telling me about his adventures in Australia. His wife and he both agreed that Sydney was the place to go... I'm like, "WHAT?! My Aussie friends don't like it..." They said Melbourne was nice "if you like the artsy scene" and to stay away from "Can-brah" (I suppose I was mispronouncing it. d'oh) but they enjoyed Sydney the most. I think I'll still attempt to start out in Melbourne...

Now you guys will have to help me with the local sayings and my new Aussie accent.

Is here a good place to start? http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/...92/ozslang.htm

She'll be right mate!!!

nomad · 09-13-2004, 3:00 PM

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Originally Posted by matt232

She'll be right mate!!!

Zop · 09-14-2004, 4:19 AM

All you need to know how to pronounce is: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi, oi, oi.

Cowboy1600 · 09-14-2004, 6:02 AM

Im as dry as a dead dingo's donger....im tonguing for a beer

ratter · 09-14-2004, 7:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nomad

Now you guys will have to help me with the local sayings and my new Aussie accent.

Is here a good place to start? http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/...92/ozslang.htm

No wuckers

gunichan · 09-14-2004, 8:44 AM

I'm frat out rike a rizard drinking.

ratter · 09-14-2004, 8:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gunichan

I'm frat out rike a rizard drinking.

nomad · 09-14-2004, 2:53 PM

Ok... "no wuckers" is the only one I haven't caught so far.

gunichan: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA That's pretty funny.

edit: Well... it appears that there is a job opening in Canberra. The whole "Where should I work" discussion might be a moot point. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed... now how 'bout a VISA?!

aussie_929 · 09-14-2004, 6:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nomad

Ok... "no wuckers" is the only one I haven't caught so far.

gunichan: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA That's pretty funny.

edit: Well... it appears that there is a job opening in Canberra. The whole "Where should I work" discussion might be a moot point. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed... now how 'bout a VISA?!

A visa shouldnt be a problem as you're in a techincal field unless you have done some naughty things like DUI or had a criminal conviction.

nomad · 09-15-2004, 11:09 AM

Yet another update... they pretty much offered me a position that starts Oct. 1. Unfortunately, 2-3 weeks to sell the bike, car and find an renter for my condo plus figure out where the hell I would live once I did move not to mention the logistics of plane tickets, shipping... it just wasn't feasible.

I have the option to take a position that will be available "in the new year" so I have opted for that. I know there is a chance that it won't come through so I'm not holding my breath and will continue to job hunt.

Time to start the process of preparation...

RPinOZ · 09-16-2004, 3:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nomad

Yet another update... they pretty much offered me a position that starts Oct. 1. Unfortunately, 2-3 weeks to sell the bike, car and find an renter for my condo plus figure out where the hell I would live once I did move not to mention the logistics of plane tickets, shipping... it just wasn't feasible.

Hey where's the job Nomad? I'm in the market

J/K

aussie_929 · 09-16-2004, 4:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nomad

Yet another update... they pretty much offered me a position that starts Oct. 1. Unfortunately, 2-3 weeks to sell the bike, car and find an renter for my condo plus figure out where the hell I would live once I did move not to mention the logistics of plane tickets, shipping... it just wasn't feasible.

I have the option to take a position that will be available "in the new year" so I have opted for that. I know there is a chance that it won't come through so I'm not holding my breath and will continue to job hunt.

Time to start the process of preparation...

Not to mention getting a Visa......

Cowboy1600 · 09-16-2004, 4:57 AM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

Not to mention getting a Visa......

Bah....who needs a visa? theres plenty of people living over here illegally and our government doesnt give two hoots. Just dont come here on an over crowded boat claiming to be a refugee cause we're all scared of them. Our government will probably sit back and watch you drown when the boat sinks too

Sorry...thread jacking

did i mention I hate our Neo-conservative aka. fascist gavernment?

aussie_929 · 09-16-2004, 5:40 AM

LOL I just looked at the poll where is says Melbourne has a good climate.

Cowboy1600 · 09-16-2004, 5:55 AM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

LOL I just looked at the poll where is says Melbourne has a good climate.

And your point is??

aussie_929 · 09-16-2004, 6:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowboy1600

And your point is??

My point being that the weather is Melbourne is utter crap.

Cowboy1600 · 09-16-2004, 6:24 AM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

My point being that the weather is Melbourne is utter crap.

And you know this how?

matt232 · 09-16-2004, 6:42 AM

lol

matt232 · 09-16-2004, 7:25 AM

Here you go Nomad a nice cheap 954 for you, you've got no excuses time to move!!!

http://www.netrider.org.au/forums/vi...?p=25264#25264

ratter · 09-16-2004, 8:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nomad

Ok... "no wuckers" is the only one I haven't caught so far.

!

No Wucken Furries

No F#cken Worries

aussie_929 · 09-16-2004, 9:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowboy1600

And you know this how?

I lived there for 13 years.

nomad · 09-16-2004, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ratter

No Wucken Furries

No F#cken Worries

hahahaha.... I like it. Only in Australia can you pull off sayings like that.

Holy crap this visa is a lot of paperwork!

Cowboy1600 · 09-16-2004, 7:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

I lived there for 13 years.

I live here now and the weather isnt too bad. Its cold in winter, hot in summer, miserable in autumn and beautiful in spring....whats wrong with that?

hokoyo · 09-16-2004, 9:41 PM

How do you handle that method of turning around trams, what is it, keep left then turn right?? Riding over those tram lnes in the wet would be a lot of fun to!

I originally prefered Sydney to Melbourne but these days a lot of Sydney people seem to have an attitude problem, but there again one should not generalise. They are both cities anyway and cities have their good points and their bad.... Drove through Sydney a couple of weeks ago on the way to the airport, yikes those roads are crap and narrow!

Anyway i prefer Perth!

Oh yea Nomad Welcom!!

nomad · 09-16-2004, 10:42 PM

Thanks hokoyo.