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 rookie
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 01:47 AM |
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thinking of moving to Australia..!!
Hi everyone,
How's it going? Bit of a confusing time for me right now. I'm an English guy working in Sweden, and I've been offered a job in Melbourne.
I was actually on here a couple of years ago becasue I was applying for a similar job, but I didn't get it. Well, now I've been called up by the
boss of the design studio of a rival company, and he wants me to start asap!!
I'm partly excited about it, but partly very scared at the same time!
So, I just wanted to say hello again and see how everyone is.. as there is a very good chance that I could be moving to you country very soon!
Would be cool to hear back, as the facts about how great your VW scene is would definately help lure me over there..
bye for now,
Luke.
:thumb
[Edited on 18/5/2005 by rookie]
[Edited on 18/5/2005 by rookie]
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57kombi
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 08:11 AM |
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What do you want to know.
The scene is getting bigger over here but I must admit it is about 5 years behind Europe, the shows are a lot smaller as the population is about the
same as inside the M25.
The shows are also a bit of a bitch to get to depending on where you live.
I live in South Australia and we only have 2 shows per year, I would have to travel about 10 hours each way to go to a show in Mebourne and double
that for Sydney.
Cheers
Dave
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lost
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 posted on May 19th, 2005 at 12:25 PM |
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Don't worry about thinking too much, just buy your (one way) ticket and come on down. The life here is as good as anywhere..
Try to bring a couple of euro/pommie 23 window kombis in your luggage with you.
[Edited on 19-5-2005 by lost]
are we there yet?
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 03:36 PM |
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Get yo ass down here.. I was in Europe for a three days last month (or was it a month in three days?!) and couldn't wait to see sun again...
Three things to keep in mind
BEACHES :thumb
BE-ACHES 
SUN 
NON-RUSTY VWS :party
[Edited on 19/5/2005 by VWCOOL]
Pay your debts, CxxT
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rookie
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 04:54 PM |
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lol, nice one VWCOOL...beaches and non rusty veedubs should be a good pull..!!!
I guess that I just wanted to know about the life over there.. if there is anyone that has been to europe for a while, how does it compare? Is
Melbourne a friendly place? It was such a long time since I went that I am struggling to remember.
what are the vw clubs like in the Melbourne area? how about the bars? good nightlife? is it expensive to rent an apartment? Those kinds of thngs...
and, last but not least... can someone please teach me to surf...??!!!!
ps.. here's my car:
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Anthiron
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| posted on May 19th, 2005 at 05:29 PM |
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your car is awesome:bounce
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
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rookie
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| posted on May 20th, 2005 at 08:00 AM |
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glad you like her!!!
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| posted on May 20th, 2005 at 07:33 PM |
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G'Day Luke,
Doing design you will never be short of work over here, there is loads of agencies that will kill for Euro experience. Throw your wagon in a container
and get on down, shrimps are waiting on the barbie!
I don't know if it would be any help but if you need any advice on decent Sydney based agencies give me a shout at hello@kevinotooledesign.com
Kevin
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| posted on May 20th, 2005 at 07:50 PM |
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My kid sister does the vw shows in the uk.We go over every 2 years.No bullshit when you get here you will not go back.
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rookie
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| posted on May 21st, 2005 at 08:18 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Southern Van
when you get here you will not go back.
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I dont know whether to find that scary, or exciting!!
:duh
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cc71
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| posted on May 21st, 2005 at 03:42 PM |
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lots of kangaroos koalas dingoes vws and just dont go near belangalo
forest and youll be right cobber.
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| posted on May 22nd, 2005 at 07:26 PM |
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Melbourne was voted most liveable city in some poll not so long ago !
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rookie
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| posted on May 23rd, 2005 at 04:49 AM |
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yeah? what poll was it, do you know?
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byronbus
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| posted on May 23rd, 2005 at 07:27 AM |
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The poll was taken in Tassie...
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| posted on May 23rd, 2005 at 05:56 PM |
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hey Luke
Melbourne is friendly and fun - very multicultural which is fantastic and there is definitely something for everyone- that applies to nightlife
especially- i'm a pub sort of girl myself but there's squillions of different nightlife spots to suit your style
rent isnt too bad (cheaper than sydney) - depends on what level of quality you want and if you wanna be on your lonesome or sharehouse - you'll get
very good sharehouse close to the city for around $1oo/week - obviousy more more if you want a one bedder apartment (say $150ish).
cheers
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rookie
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| posted on May 25th, 2005 at 03:58 PM |
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ah.. great, thanks for the info.
I would be looking for a 1 bedroom place for myself. Could you recommend some areas for me to look at please?
I've heard that St.Kilsa and Brighton are nice...?
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75_kombi
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| posted on May 26th, 2005 at 05:25 PM |
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depends on if you're looking for something close to the city.
I like Richmond, North Fitzroy & Carlton/Brunswick (lived there for 5 years through uni which was brill)
probably also depends on where your work is going to be?
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| posted on May 26th, 2005 at 07:57 PM |
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what ive experienced of the vw seen in melbourne is very friendly, always someone willing to help out fellow dubbers. melbournians in general are
pretty sweet:kiss
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| posted on May 27th, 2005 at 07:30 AM |
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ROOKIE, get yourself down there and fixed up with a pad and i'll bring the ghia down for a couple of months, see how it goes down under with all that
good weather!:thumb
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| posted on May 27th, 2005 at 10:44 AM |
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I love Melbourne. Most culturally aware city in Australia, and often feels like you could be somewhere in Europe. Lots of music venues, little bars,
main public transport is trams, Also about 3 million people there I think from memory. Correct me if I'm wrong..... I want to move there myself (from
Sydney).
"Tell him 'We've already got one'"
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| posted on May 28th, 2005 at 04:31 PM |
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Melbournians are the most friendly people !!!! Much more friendly than our Sydney friends (everytime I go to Sydney I nearly get killed !!!!)
I would go to the inner city, costs a bomb but sooooo worth it ! Richmond, South Yarra are really cool. Only problem is that car parking can be an
issue in the inner city, but if that doesn't matter then go for it
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| posted on May 28th, 2005 at 07:58 PM |
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Yeh Melburnians are friendly. I have a skewed view but mum (from Perth) can't get over how friendly melbourne people are.
Anyway - Elwood is a great place to live - beautiful beachside suburb (bay side that is), leafy tree-lined streets, and a little community feel.
Heaps of apartments, it is right next to St Kilda and if thinking of living this way, I would recommend Elwood or East St Kilda over St Kilda
itself.
Melbourne has heaps going for it - great nightlife, art galleries, shopping, cafes & bars. If you love eating out, Melbourne is the food capital
(sorry Sydney and everywhere else). But it's not the sunniest/warmest city in Australia!! Oh well, at least it won't make you so homesick (lol) -
but don't get me wrong - we have been having the best weather lately.
That's my rave on Melbourne - let us know what you decide....
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| posted on May 31st, 2005 at 02:18 AM |
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You'll be used to Melbourne weather.... Because you've lived in England...
I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....
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| posted on June 7th, 2005 at 05:55 PM |
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was your car featured in volksworld or ultra vw? I think i remember seeing it. The nascar pic is ringing bells for me too.
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| posted on July 12th, 2005 at 08:49 PM |
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If you are looking for loads of sun (without the humidity!), plenty of design work (though not too much agency stuff) and very cheap housing (national
average), then this is the place....Perth, Western Oz.
VW scene is much smaller than the other coast, but we are cosy! And if you don't mind driving 3 or more days to get to the good VW events, then this
is your place! I've done the Nationals twice from Perth to Sydney. Vic is nice place, but way too cold and wet for me. Sydney is cool (I lived there
for 4 years) but very expensive. QLD...Well...FNQ is cool!
I have lived overseas for almost 5 years (UK, Europe & the US), but I came back to WA. Give me Perth....Much more relaxed and the beaches are way
better...I do miss the snow though!
Sound like I work for the Dept of Immigration!
Come and have a gander...
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| posted on July 13th, 2005 at 10:51 AM |
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hey c'mon over.. plenty of room no worries 
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| posted on September 26th, 2006 at 11:02 PM |
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and one year later......
haha!! just found this old thread. didn't realise that it stil existed!
well, here I am... I finally made it, as you can see from my last post under this one.
I just thought it would be interesting to add to this after all the great advice and encouragement you guys gave me last year.
Thanks, and glad to be here!!!
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| posted on September 27th, 2006 at 02:11 AM |
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Good on you Luke. I'm glad you went through with it.. Not bad eh?
"Tell him 'We've already got one'"
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| posted on September 27th, 2006 at 07:02 AM |
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Well done mate.
Welcome to OZ.
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
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| posted on September 27th, 2006 at 09:30 PM |
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thanks guys! :bounce
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