This whole moving thing is starting to get me down

Quote:SOMEONE PLEASE! send me some pictures of Australia - give me something to look forward to.

Well for starters:

You'll have about 264 million less Yanks for neighbours :D

Your Canadian Dollars will be worth MORE than the local dollar.

You'll have New Zealanders to mock for their funny ucsunt. Fush n Chups!

You have to go looking for snow rather than the other way round.

The wildlife may be the most venomous, but its not really trying to eat you. So no malice/hard feelings OK? Just hit it with a long handled shovel a few times & it'll be all right.

So thats where the saying " get the lead out" comes from?


Al :confused:

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Originally Posted by ozwinner

So thats where the saying " get the lead out" comes from?


Al :confused:

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:D

Mathew, if you get to travel a bit you can find some images here of what you can expect in parts of Oz. Site home page is out of date but the images are still valid. www.greataustralianimages.com .

And bring it all. I have also had the task of disposing of things from parents who are now gone, and later you think of things you should have kept. If you are going to get rid of STUFF, then do it over here without any unwanted pressure.

Bob

The Sunshine Coast is awesome. Don't forget Fraser island is (sorta) nearby. It will change your life, if you haven't already been there.

I'm way overdue for a recharge visit up north.

A smart bloke once told me that to make change in your life you have to give up something you've always depended on. You'll be right.

Rus.

Do not listen to these guys.

Throw it all away, or sell it, or be kind to the people you are going to return to in due course and bludge some lodging off.

Just bring your toothbrush and a clean pair of undies (just in case).

Learn from Gatiep - he brought all that lead out and he still has it! :eek: Do you really want a house full of stuff that you didn't use before and you won't use again.

Make a clean break and leave all that stuff behind, together with all your worries. Just imagine getting on that plane knowing you have a clutter-free life ahead. Not many people get this chance - grab it with both hands ;)

So there you have it. The responses range from keep it all to chuck it all. :D

You can't say we don't give balanced advice around here. :D

For my $0.02; keep the stuff that you can't replace which probably only means stuff that has sentimental value.

Sell, give away, chuck the rest.

What type of woods are in those roughed out bowl blanks?

I'd ship them over, they will just need to sit in quarrantine for a while. (Is that correct?)

P.S. South Australia is worth the visit! (Once at least!) :D

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Originally Posted by craigb

So there you have it. The responses range from keep it all to chuck it all. :D

You can't say we don't give balanced advice around here. :D

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Then there is the time honoured technique of packing it all into two containers ... and then losing one on the way. :D

Richard
I've moved house too often to give rational responses to this thread - though there is a manic simplicity to bringing only a chance of clothes and a bank card.

I've moved so many times it's embarassing. How ever, when it comes to workshop it's a case of "That'll come in handy if I ever have a use for it".:rolleyes:

That comes from the earlier years where you would throw things out only to find that a week later you are cursing yourself. :mad:

For example those bowl blanks and other timber will not be common here and if it is available will be worth an arm and 2 legs. :eek:

For example I still have a few bits and pieces - hand me downs that came back to Oz in 1959 ( I was 8 at the time). Some are 110V and still run on the transformers that came back with them. My brother (born on Long Island) still has the 110V Westinghouse Fridge in his workshop too! :rolleyes:

My Dad brought back a MK5 Shopsmith, which he had the foresight to buy with 240V motor, and now sits in my workshop. ;)

Two PennMaster 500 reels that are still hauling in fish - did I say the fishing is great up here? In those days there were no containers - freight was shipped in big wooden crates. They were made of American Oak :eek: Still have some of the furniture that was made from it. :D

And quarantine is not a problem now - it can be fumigated on arrival and it will be through in 24 hours. :D

So my 2c worth is bring whatever you can afford with that knowledge on board. You'll be excited about all the things you can make with the new timbers you will come across, and have the advantage of having things you know and appreciate as well. oh and the weather - its autumn here - 20min to 29 max sunny - paradise. Forget those southern climes - gets too bloody cold. :D :D :D

FWIW

Jamie

Can I get a foily loin cloth also? Should look real good down on the beach - don't ya think. And maybe some foily rabbet ears for the foily hat - should allow better reception when talking to the mother ship:D

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Originally Posted by ozwinner

Also, if it makes moving any easier, I shall make you a "Junior Foily" on your arrival.

I shall get Midge to induct you, seeing as how he will be the closest.

Al :D

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I've saved the link as my desktop so very minute or so it changes - very nice.

You guys are too good to me. A smile for everyone :) :) :) :) :) :)

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Originally Posted by bitingmidge

Mat,

You don't need pictures, you just need to log on to the camera from the public toilets in Mooloolaba.

This time I am deadly serious - look at my face>> :cool:

It's known as the loo with a view, and here's the webcam:
http://www.maroochytourism.com/ausnet_looview.htm

The lens is a bit dirty, but you'll see a balmy autumn afternoon about 27°c.

We LOVE it UP HERE!!!!

:D :D :D
P (trying to take your mind of packing!)

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Well most of my power tools have bee spoken for or sold off, I've decided to travel as light as possible. But! I woke up this morning knowing that 3 people were coming to see my oneway. I decided before I got out of bed that that bl00dy thing is coming with me. SO I basically talked them all out of buying it. At this time I have no idea where I will be living or in what so I might need someone to baby sit the monstrosity for me. So if anyone has a space against a wall that I can store it for awhile I'd be very greatful.


Here's a picture of the beast

Mat,
There are a number of "Mini" warehouse or self storage facilities where you can rent a shed from a cupboard size up. Last time I hired one in Maroochydore, it was about $10.00 per week for a 2m x 3m.

They are very secure, the good ones have security cameras, dogs, fences, alarms AND live-in caretakers, and they usually have deals with insurance companies as well so you can get a very good rate while your stuff is there.

No power unfortunately, but you'll be too busy for a while anyway!

Cheers,

P

OH and for good measure, here's a link to the camera on the next beach to the north of Moolooba, Alexandra Headlands!

http://www.surf-club.com/content/webcam/

Happy packing !!

P