Author Topic: What's it like in Clayton? (Read 20622 times)

petercb750 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 27, 2012, 02:19:39 AM »

Harsh Dave, harsh.
Let's not get political....

Radam · « **Reply #51 on:** February 27, 2012, 01:36:54 PM »

She actually looked a lot like that, but older with long silver hair. As I said before, she's the only rude person I've met so far. I like it here a lot. Melbourne is a bit crowded compared to what I'm used to, but I'll get used to it.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #52 on:** February 27, 2012, 01:56:43 PM »

Way to represent 'Merica. Now the Australians hate us too.

petercb750 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 28, 2012, 12:56:50 AM »

So what exactly has changed then...........

Radam · « **Reply #54 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:45:02 AM »

The biggest change for me has been learning to enjoy more wine because beer is so damn expensive here.

Radam · « **Reply #55 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:41:30 PM »

Finally got a house! The back yard opens up into Travancore Park! Anyone near Travancore? We move in tomorrow. Once we get some furniture and a barbi I'll see if anyone wants to come check it out. In the mean time, if anyone has old furniture they don't want anymore...

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #56 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:42:51 PM »

You're still American. No playing with Barbie dolls.

Stev-o · « **Reply #57 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:11:55 PM »

Pics?

Radam · « **Reply #58 on:** March 20, 2012, 10:30:55 PM »

I've been laughed at so much for calling it a grill that I'm starting to make the change. Apparently a grill is used in the oven, and a barbeque is used outside.

Green jacket, gold jacket...who gives a rats ass?

I'll post pics sometime tomorrow or later.

scunny · « **Reply #59 on:** March 20, 2012, 10:36:46 PM »

don't sweat it, them Aussies are a strange lot. heaps of fun tho.

petercb750 · « **Reply #60 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:47:37 AM »

Quote from: Radam on March 20, 2012, 10:30:55 PM

who gives a rats ass?

arse mate...arse

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #61 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:13:52 AM »

Quote from: Radam on March 20, 2012, 03:41:30 PM

Finally got a house! The back yard opens up into Travancore Park! Anyone near Travancore? We move in tomorrow. Once we get some furniture and a barbi I'll see if anyone wants to come check it out. In the mean time, if anyone has old furniture they don't want anymore...

Has that house got a shed Adam?

Radam · « **Reply #62 on:** March 22, 2012, 04:17:29 PM »

No shed, but I think I can make a good spot with a tarp and some poles. I also have plenty of room to put parts inside. Can't build the bike inside though. New carpet.

Radam · « **Reply #63 on:** March 22, 2012, 04:20:53 PM »

I tried to add a pic, but I can't figure it out on my phone. Look me up on facebook if you have it. I have pics on there.

dave500 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 22, 2012, 11:23:12 PM »

is it black carpet?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #65 on:** March 23, 2012, 01:22:13 AM »

Quote from: Radam on March 22, 2012, 04:17:29 PM

No shed, but I think I can make a good spot with a tarp and some poles. I also have plenty of room to put parts inside. Can't build the bike inside though. New carpet.

Fair enough mate, I'd never heard of Travancore until I read your post, anyway, it should be good for your wife travel-wise, and I'm sure you'll make a nice temporary workshop. Have you found some work yet, or what are you doing to fill your days? Cheers, Terry.

dave500 · « **Reply #66 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:26:17 AM »

travancore = ascot vale.

Radam · « **Reply #67 on:** March 23, 2012, 01:58:01 PM »

Yeah, travancore is ascot vale. I haven't found a job yet. I was waiting to see where we found a house before getting a job. Hopefully I can find something near by. I'll get more agressive with the job hunt Monday.

dave500 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:02:01 PM »

good luck,hope you get something that suits you quickly,you could probably see the freeway from your house?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #69 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:02:01 PM »

Quote from: Radam on March 23, 2012, 01:58:01 PM

Yeah, travancore is ascot vale. I haven't found a job yet. I was waiting to see where we found a house before getting a job. Hopefully I can find something near by. I'll get more agressive with the job hunt Monday.

What sort of work are you looking for Adam? The company I work for, one of the major defence contractors, will only hire Australian citizens (defence department requirement) but we hire a lot of temps from temp agencies for special jobs, I've got 4 temps starting on Monday for a stocktaking job that will last for a month or so, they're coming from a company called Westaff, we use them a lot, (we've got one Westaff girl working for us who started a year ago, we're just about to hire her full time) they'd be a good start to register with. http://westaff.com.au/

PM me your new address mate, and I'll drop in for a chat. Cheers, Terry.

petercb750 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 23, 2012, 09:38:26 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 23, 2012, 06:02:01 PM

Quote from: Radam on March 23, 2012, 01:58:01 PM
Yeah, travancore is ascot vale. I haven't found a job yet. I was waiting to see where we found a house before getting a job. Hopefully I can find something near by. I'll get more agressive with the job hunt Monday.

PM me your new address mate, and I'll drop in for a chat. Cheers, Terry.

Hey Adam, padlock your fridge first......

Radam · « **Reply #71 on:** March 29, 2012, 02:02:35 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 29, 2012, 12:29:59 AM

Agreed Cliff, I was at Red Rooster around the corner from Adam's new place on Sunday and a nice 550 Cafe bike went past, I don't see too many cafe bikes out my way, but the cafe look seems to be big with the inner city folk.

Hey Adam, have you seen the guy living in the tent in the park (near the big stormwater drain) behind your place? I've been driving home from work each day via Citylink, and I've seen him every day. I wonder if the local council know he's there? Cheers, Terry.

Moved from other thread.

I've seen heaps of cafe/cafe wanna bees in the cbd. There's one on Elisabeth St that hasn't moved since I've been here that says "Honda Clubman" on the tank. It even has clubmans on it. I don't know if that was a bike Honda made here, but we didn't get it in the states, that I know of. I'm hoping in the future I'll be able to buy some cheap twins and give them a little cafe look then sell them around campus for more than they're worth.

I haven't seen the tent guy. That drainage canal looks like a rad place to test bikes! Easy access from my back yard too. So, Terry, you think you'll make it out this weekend? I got a fridge, and Abby got paid! I think I may go up the street to the Dan Murphy's and see what's on special.

Anyone see the hot air balloons this morning?