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Post by david on May 1, 2009 12:11:55 GMT
Hi everyone, I’m really pleased and more than a little excited to be able to tell you that I will be going to Australia later this month to spend some time living and travelling round there! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif I have a working holiday visa which will allow me to do short term paid work whilst I’m there. My immediate plans are to arrive into Brisbane on May 16th, then later on down to Sydney and then over to Melbourne. Don’t know at the moment how long I will be in Australia for, but I expect I will return to the UK probably sometime next year. If Hayley is in New Zealand during August/September then hopefully I will be able to make it there as well! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif I’ve always wanted to see Australia so I’m thrilled to finally have the chance to do so. I will still contribute to the forum when I’m able to, particularly if I go to any of Hayley’s concerts in New Zealand. Best wishes, & to our Australian members I hope to be able to meet you at some point when I come over! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifDavid  |
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Post by roger on May 1, 2009 12:46:47 GMT
G'day David (just making you feel at home!),
It seems as though you have some exciting times ahead. I have always hoped to visit Australia some day and I only wish it were today! I am sure you will have a great time there and I hope you manage to get to NZ during Hayley's tour. Please feel free to let us know about your advenures whenever you can I I look forward to meeting up with you when you return... or should that be if you return?!
All the best,
Roger
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Post by grant on May 1, 2009 17:42:06 GMT
Wow David! That sounds like one heck of a trip. I only saw a tiny bit of Australia when I was there in 1990 so I look forward to hearing all about your travels.
Best wishes
Grant
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Post by graemek on May 1, 2009 21:43:54 GMT
Hi everyone, I’m really pleased and more than a little excited to be able to tell you that I will be going to Australia later this month to spend some time living and travelling round there! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif I have a working holiday visa which will allow me to do short term paid work whilst I’m there. My immediate plans are to arrive into Brisbane on May 16th, then later on down to Sydney and then over to Melbourne. Don’t know at the moment how long I will be in Australia for, but I expect I will return to the UK probably sometime next year. If Hayley is in New Zealand during August/September then hopefully I will be able to make it there as well! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif I’ve always wanted to see Australia so I’m thrilled to finally have the chance to do so. I will still contribute to the forum when I’m able to, particularly if I go to any of Hayley’s concerts in New Zealand. Best wishes, & to our Australian members I hope to be able to meet you at some point when I come over! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifDavid David, I would be delighted to meet you somewhere when you arrive in Sydney. We live 110 Km South of Sydney CBD in a quite picturesque district. Our regional airport is the base for the HARS (historical aircraft restoration society) and is only a couple of kms from us. Graeme  This was taken from our balcony on Anzac Day 25-4-2009. He was flying prettywell West & is still completing his turn from the baseleg.  This Neptune is starting the turn to final (Western) approach.  |
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Post by martindn on May 1, 2009 23:20:18 GMT
Hi David,
Enjoy your time in Oz. I was over there last August, on a work assignment in Sydney but couldn't stay long as i had tickets for a Hayley concert in the UK.
Be sure to take Greame up on his offer. I met him when I was there, and we spent an enjoyable day together whilst he showed me around Sydney.
Martin
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Post by david on May 2, 2009 2:43:55 GMT
Thanks so much Roger, Grant, Graeme and Martin for all your kind words, I'm sure I'll have a great time in Australia! When I'll return, well as you say Roger it could be a case of if...! Love your excellent photos there Graeme, it would be great to meet you and pay a visit to the society as well as see Sydney! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif I should have a firmer idea of when I'll be in Sydney once I arrive in Brisbane and will let people know. Cheers David |
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Post by Joe on May 2, 2009 3:01:27 GMT
Hello David!
That's great that you will be going to Australia for an extended stay! You'll be sure to let us know when you've arrived safely? And I look forward to hearing about your time Down Under!
Cheers,
Joe
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Post by Steve H on May 2, 2009 13:24:13 GMT
Hi David, Have a great time in Australia, I am sure you will, be sure to post some photo's for us either in this or the photography thread. Look forward to meeting up again when you get back! GREAT PICTURES GRAEME Kind Regards Steve  |
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Post by Dean McCarten on May 2, 2009 22:14:34 GMT
Hi David, I am glad your getting the chance to visit Australia. I wish you all the very best on your travels. I look forward to seeing the photos and reading the posts about your trip. Don't forget to say Hi to Hayley for us if you get the chance to pop over to NZ for the RoD NZ Tour  Have a Safe Trip Dean |
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Post by Andrew on May 3, 2009 22:57:24 GMT
Hi David, All the very best for your trip/ "walkabout"...  Will definitely catch you for a pint before you leave... "Fair dinkum!!!"  Andrew |
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Post by Richard on May 4, 2009 8:33:39 GMT
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Post by martindn on May 4, 2009 22:19:12 GMT
Gosh, I can remember that one too! Charlie Drake was brilliant! Hilarious! I wonder if this was a parody of Rolf Harris who had several hits (Tie me Kangaroo Down, Sport/Sun Arise) around that time. And I didn't even see a kangaroo when I was over there, although I saw several interesting birds. Martin |
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Post by thomas on May 9, 2009 19:05:31 GMT
Hi David! Enjoy your time in Australia! It's a great idea to go there for a longer time. I'm sure you won't miss your chance to see Hayley in NZ when she will tour in her home country. But use the chance to go to NZ anyway while you're down under whether there'll be an NZ tour or not. NZ is always worth a journey. Best wishes, Thomas |
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Post by david on May 16, 2009 2:57:25 GMT
Hi everyone! Pleased to say that I am now safely in Brisbane Australia! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif I arrived last night after 3 flights in 24 hours, from Glasgow via Dubai and Singapore, & was definitely in the mood for a sleep when I got to my hostel  . I'm really looking forward to the rest of my time here and meeting up with any other Hayley fans! Best wishes David |
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Post by graemek on May 16, 2009 6:55:12 GMT
Have a great time David.
Hope we get to meet.
Graeme
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