Moving to Melbourne from UK this Friday
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Hello All, just a quick note to say HI As my family and I will be landing in Melbourne on the 29th to start my 4 year 457.
Holden Commodore sportwagon SV6 is ready for me to collect from the dealers and need to grab a car for the Mrs. Then in due course a classic V8 and bike as things settle down in my new job over there.
Currently looking for a place to rent (short term let in place already) and getting school sorted for my two lads.
Can’t wait!
Holden Commodore sportwagon SV6 is ready for me to collect from the dealers and need to grab a car for the Mrs. Then in due course a classic V8 and bike as things settle down in my new job over there.
Currently looking for a place to rent (short term let in place already) and getting school sorted for my two lads.
Can’t wait!
Wish I was at your stage... We are at the family planning stage and as such my Aus adventure needs to end in the next 6-9 months (started Feb 2016.
Too far away from the family to ask for help with family if I'm away from home, we are not residents to get the full level of care that OH will need and my company won't cover it (not married), plus to top it off, the folks are getting older and as such, we would like to be around them (within 2-3 hour flight) if we need to make any dash anywhere.
10 years ago I would be staying here longer (Sydney), but I'm glad of the opportunity and its been an amazing piece of my life.
Too far away from the family to ask for help with family if I'm away from home, we are not residents to get the full level of care that OH will need and my company won't cover it (not married), plus to top it off, the folks are getting older and as such, we would like to be around them (within 2-3 hour flight) if we need to make any dash anywhere.
10 years ago I would be staying here longer (Sydney), but I'm glad of the opportunity and its been an amazing piece of my life.
Welcome, Sir 
I understand the 457 has been abolished and replaced with some other type - just a reminder as you'll likely be filling in a few forms that will require the correct reference.
https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/457-abolition-...
Don't forget zero tolerance and heavy enforcement of speed limits down in Mexico. And hook turns where signed, and don't overtake trams.
https://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/hook-turns#.We1zN...
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-ru...
Hope you love it, there's a lot to love. I'm in Sydney but have spent many a pleasant time in Melbourne.
I understand the 457 has been abolished and replaced with some other type - just a reminder as you'll likely be filling in a few forms that will require the correct reference.
https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/457-abolition-...
Don't forget zero tolerance and heavy enforcement of speed limits down in Mexico. And hook turns where signed, and don't overtake trams.
https://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/hook-turns#.We1zN...
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-ru...
Hope you love it, there's a lot to love. I'm in Sydney but have spent many a pleasant time in Melbourne.
If you're free on the weekend of the 1st Dec, there's a big Historic forest rally on in Lakes Entrance - about 3 hours north of Melbourne.
No turbos or 4wd, but lots of Webers gobbling fuel and air.
Our service crew could do with an extra body
http://alpinerally.org.au/
No turbos or 4wd, but lots of Webers gobbling fuel and air.
Our service crew could do with an extra body
http://alpinerally.org.au/
AW111 said:
If you're free on the weekend of the 1st Dec, there's a big Historic forest rally on in Lakes Entrance - about 3 hours north of Melbourne.
No turbos or 4wd, but lots of Webers gobbling fuel and air.
Our service crew could do with an extra body
http://alpinerally.org.au/
Looks amazing! I’ll do my upmost to be there.No turbos or 4wd, but lots of Webers gobbling fuel and air.
Our service crew could do with an extra body
http://alpinerally.org.au/
hman said:
Hello All, just a quick note to say HI As my family and I will be landing in Melbourne on the 29th to start my 4 year 457.
Holden Commodore sportwagon SV6 is ready for me to collect from the dealers and need to grab a car for the Mrs. Then in due course a classic V8 and bike as things settle down in my new job over there.
Currently looking for a place to rent (short term let in place already) and getting school sorted for my two lads.
Can’t wait!
You lucky thingHolden Commodore sportwagon SV6 is ready for me to collect from the dealers and need to grab a car for the Mrs. Then in due course a classic V8 and bike as things settle down in my new job over there.
Currently looking for a place to rent (short term let in place already) and getting school sorted for my two lads.
Can’t wait!
AW111 said:
If you're free on the weekend of the 1st Dec, there's a big Historic forest rally on in Lakes Entrance - about 3 hours north of Melbourne.
No turbos or 4wd, but lots of Webers gobbling fuel and air.
Our service crew could do with an extra body
http://alpinerally.org.au/
Long shot, but do you know Gary Kendrick? Had /has a light blue Datsun.No turbos or 4wd, but lots of Webers gobbling fuel and air.
Our service crew could do with an extra body
http://alpinerally.org.au/
Jader1973 said:
Yes, he was. I think the did the Alpine a couple of times.
He has been working in India for a couple of years.
I am sure I've met him around the rally scene (I started in the 80's).He has been working in India for a couple of years.
Chatting to a mate today - does Gary have a son Brendan / Brandon competing in club / state rallying?
AW111 said:
Jader1973 said:
Yes, he was. I think the did the Alpine a couple of times.
He has been working in India for a couple of years.
I am sure I've met him around the rally scene (I started in the 80's).He has been working in India for a couple of years.
Chatting to a mate today - does Gary have a son Brendan / Brandon competing in club / state rallying?
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