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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:49 pm
by Julian Mayo
gkaytaz wrote:Friend of mine toying with the idea of moving over there. He is thinking of either Melbourne or Canberra. Though I think he may be swayed if I were to tell him what real Aussies think of those places (or any other location you guys deem worthy).
Does he like freezing his butt off in high winds

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:50 pm
by gkaytaz
Julian Mayo wrote:gkaytaz wrote:Julian Mayo wrote:
try Oz, me old mate

He might try that. For folks in the northern hemisphere the relocation will cost a fortune.
row.
Simple, yet effective. All he gotta do is cross a measly pond

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:51 pm
by Julian Mayo
<T-K> wrote:Julian Mayo wrote:
try Oz, me old mate

Tis a bit hard to race the Formula Renault Euroseries from Oz

FF OZ got MW where he is

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:52 pm
by gkaytaz
Julian Mayo wrote:gkaytaz wrote:Friend of mine toying with the idea of moving over there. He is thinking of either Melbourne or Canberra. Though I think he may be swayed if I were to tell him what real Aussies think of those places (or any other location you guys deem worthy).
Does he like freezing his butt off in high winds

His being from Arizona I doubt that. He's shooting for a farmland kinda deal, suburban area at best.
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:54 pm
by Julian Mayo
gkaytaz wrote:Julian Mayo wrote:gkaytaz wrote:
He might try that. For folks in the northern hemisphere the relocation will cost a fortune.
row.
Simple, yet effective. All he gotta do is cross a measly pond

Use a sail on the right nights, take lessons from the Maori....(Hawian.......about ad 1200)
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:55 pm
by Julian Mayo
gkaytaz wrote:Julian Mayo wrote:gkaytaz wrote:Friend of mine toying with the idea of moving over there. He is thinking of either Melbourne or Canberra. Though I think he may be swayed if I were to tell him what real Aussies think of those places (or any other location you guys deem worthy).
Does he like freezing his butt off in high winds

His being from Arizona I doubt that. He's shooting for a farmland kinda deal, suburban area at best.
Northern Territory.......no speed limits

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:55 pm
by Ed
gkaytaz wrote:Friend of mine toying with the idea of moving over there. He is thinking of either Melbourne or Canberra. Though I think he may be swayed if I were to tell him what real Aussies think of those places (or any other location you guys deem worthy).
Canberra
What does your friend do ? It may be too boring for him!
Also the Aussie dollar is a bit high these days so 200K US won't get him much. A few years ago the Aussie dipped below 50c US, it would have been good then. Now it is near 80c!!
There are many farm style properties up and down the NSW coastline. (I am sure the same applies in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Even Tasmania.)
There I hope I haven't offended anyone

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:01 am
by gkaytaz
Ed wrote:gkaytaz wrote:Friend of mine toying with the idea of moving over there. He is thinking of either Melbourne or Canberra. Though I think he may be swayed if I were to tell him what real Aussies think of those places (or any other location you guys deem worthy).
Canberra
What does your friend do ? It may be too boring for him!
Also the Aussie dollar is a bit high these days so 200K US won't get him much. A few years ago the Aussie dipped below 50c US, it would have been good then. Now it is near 80c!!
There are many farm style properties up and down the NSW coastline. (I am sure the same applies in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Even Tasmania.)
There I hope I haven't offended anyone

He's an ex-journalist. Writes a book nowadays. I guess he can scrape up some more dough if there need be. I will send him the forum address so he can login and see for himself

Thanks a bunch.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:05 am
by Ed
gkaytaz wrote:
He's an ex-journalist. Writes a book nowadays. I guess he can scrape up some more dough if there need be. I will send him the forum address so he can login and see for himself

Thanks a bunch.
Journalist ... Canberra could work. Lots of stories to cover over there especially with a Federal Election in 2007
But Ex Journalist, perhaps he wants to be as far from politics as he can.
How about Formula 1

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:10 am
by Snowy
Ed wrote:gkaytaz wrote:
He's an ex-journalist. Writes a book nowadays. I guess he can scrape up some more dough if there need be. I will send him the forum address so he can login and see for himself

Thanks a bunch.
Journalist ... Canberra could work. Lots of stories to cover over there especially with a Federal Election in 2007
But Ex Journalist, perhaps he wants to be as far from politics as he can.
How about Formula 1

Canberra... it'll have to be V8's
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:11 am
by Julian Mayo
gkaytaz wrote:jacfan wrote:gkaytaz wrote:Friend of mine toying with the idea of moving over there. He is thinking of either Melbourne or Canberra. Though I think he may be swayed if I were to tell him what real Aussies think of those places (or any other location you guys deem worthy).
Melbourne is great if you like city living. I live just over an hour away from Melbourne. Close enough to get to if I want. We live down near the sea. Though actually more like Bass Straight. It is cheaper outside the city for housing. Though does depend on the money he has and whether he wants to buy or rent.
Have never been to Canberra.
He has about 200 grand (US). Wife, no kids (yet). Dreams of buying some farm-style property. I will let him know, thanks...
With so little < Nthn Territory, Far North Queensland, are the only viable options
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:19 am
by Julian Mayo
Ed wrote:gkaytaz wrote:Friend of mine toying with the idea of moving over there. He is thinking of either Melbourne or Canberra. Though I think he may be swayed if I were to tell him what real Aussies think of those places (or any other location you guys deem worthy).
Canberra
What does your friend do ? It may be too boring for him!
Also the Aussie dollar is a bit high these days so 200K US won't get him much. A few years ago the Aussie dipped below 50c US, it would have been good then. Now it is near 80c!!
There are many farm style properties up and down the NSW coastline. (I am sure the same applies in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Even Tasmania.)
There I hope I haven't offended anyone

Ed, there aint going to be any feed in the paddocks for the next two years, this guy wants a hobby farm..........lucerne is $35 a bale down there

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:22 am
by Ed
A hobby farm to write a book, then no feed required

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:24 am
by jacfan
Perhaps just a few chicken or ducks to feed... a horse to ride and a couple of sheep for ... what are sheep for???
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:39 am
by Julian Mayo
jacfan wrote:Perhaps just a few chicken or ducks to feed... a horse to ride and a couple of sheep for ... what are sheep for???
My dawgs
