Hello from Australia - #1 Car Club In Kitchener - Waterloo - Cambridge

**Slawek** · 02-14-2008, 09:28 PM

Well I'm here now, permanently, so just thought I'd say hi

It's a bit rainy but nice and warm, and sure beats the snow storms that I left behind!

Keep in touch

**steffie** · 02-14-2008, 10:10 PM

YOU BASTARD!

We've had a total accumulation of 179cm snow and we're expected to reach 200 by the end of Feb. I'm cold, I hate you!

**Slawek** · 02-14-2008, 10:32 PM

Oh believe me I know, we had our flights delayed and our luggage lost because of the stupid weather.

Good riddance!

They have tropical cockatiel like birds as seagulls here, and palmtrees everywhere.. pretty neat!

**crxforum** · 02-15-2008, 02:24 AM

So what are you doing down there?

Just so you know Australia has the same 15 year law that we do here regarding cars.

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**steffie** · 02-15-2008, 05:35 AM

Luggage lost??

Ok I forgive you.

So why the permanent move- work, love, or other?

Sad to see you go, honestly. You were one of my faves around here, but that's a pretty exciting life adventure!

**fixitmattman** · 02-15-2008, 03:54 PM

Watch your wallet, hahaha

**crxforum** · 02-15-2008, 04:04 PM

I just remembered that its summer there. Lucky!

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**Slawek** · 02-16-2008, 05:27 AM

I'm here in spirit

I moved down because my wife is studying @ the Uni of Sydney for Veterinary. She's in 3rd year now. So I'm down here to support her. Currently looking for a job, but only allowed to work part time legally

Oh and there are skylines EVERWHERE. $13k gets you a pimp one, lol.. it's the tuner car like Civics back home.

**CivNick** · 02-16-2008, 03:12 PM

big move man...

have u had one of those giant beers i hear so much about?lol

**steffie** · 02-16-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CivNick

big move man...

have u had one of those giant beers i hear so much about?lol

haha!

Marge Simpson: Coffee?

Bartender: Beer?

Marge Simpson: No...COFF...EE.

Bartender: Bee...eer?

**neonSRT** · 02-16-2008, 05:49 PM

^^ I see you've played knifey spoony before...

**Slawek** · 02-16-2008, 09:16 PM

Best episode ever

**steffie** · 02-17-2008, 11:06 AM

So what have you been doing with your part-time-free-time?

**Slawek** · 02-17-2008, 04:33 PM

well im trying to find a job but i have 20 hr / week restrictions which sucks ass

**steffie** · 02-17-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slawek

well im trying to find a job but i have 20 hr / week restrictions which sucks ass

And for fun...?

**Don Kael** · 02-17-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slawek

well im trying to find a job but i have 20 hr / week restrictions which sucks ass

So work under the table. Get a GTR for cheap, and ship it back here when you guys are done.

**Castel** · 02-17-2008, 11:17 PM

hope you get a chance to learn how to surf and visit the barrier reef.

**crxforum** · 02-17-2008, 11:26 PM

I demand a picture of you fighting a Platypus.

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**Slawek** · 02-18-2008, 12:26 AM

Well there has not been much time for fun yet, we've been buying furniture and stuff, looking for jobs, running around. Once we're settled and I have some income, we'll do the beach thing twice a week at least. There are pubs EVERYWHERE, like 3 on each street, so just chilling out is not a problem. The owners just live upstairs and have a pub downstairs, pretty convenient home business.

Haha I will try to find a platypus, but my friend already demanded pictures of me kicking a kangaroo, so take a number

Yes there are GTR's everywhere.. Supras, WRX's, etc. I saw a Dodge Nitro today, lol wtf is up with that. There is a Skyline GT on my street. Saw a Bentley the other day, Lambo Murcielago (RHD looks cool), and all sorts of exotics that you'd NEVER see in North America. Oh yeah I saw a Saleen S7. People downtown have MAD money. My job in Canada paid like less than $40k, and over here it's $65k + ... apparently 'shit pay' is $20/hr. This is what kids at a Staples type store make.

Mike I plan on learning how to surf but just so far no time. My main and only focus right now is getting stable income because I can only survive on the few $ we have saved up for so long. Maybe I will be a street person for extra income. Yep I looked at part time cash jobs too, like at a pub or something. Apprently it's very easy to find a job in Sydney, like if you can't then you're retarded. So I'll keep my hopes up

For now I'll enjoy a Tooheys New

Cheers

EDIT: Here are some pictures!!

**crxforum** · 02-18-2008, 02:19 AM

Those prices are insane! $6.09 for eggs... going to xe.com to convert brb... thats $5.60! Holy shit!

Anyone comment on your accent yet?

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**Slawek** · 02-18-2008, 04:49 AM

haha yeah actually funny you should ask. I went to this liquor store, "Liquor Land", and I'm shopping around for some different beers and asking some people for advice, and this bum who smelled like expired cheese comes up to me and starts mumbling something and says "Canadian accent", so we started talking and he says something about Alberta, and then he went on his homeless way.

Most people think it's American, coz they don't know the difference.

**crxforum** · 02-18-2008, 05:20 AM

Seriously look around for anything Tim Hortons related. You would be suprised where you might find stuff. When I was in England I found Tim Hortons donuts at a deli. My sister used to live in Ireland and there is a picture of her in a corner store in a display of Tim Hortons donuts with a big suprised look on her face. The next picture is her upset becuase they didnt have the coffee. There are Tim Hortons distribuators smattered all over the world in almost every country. Thats your first random goal of Australia. Find anything Tim Hortons related.

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**steffie** · 02-18-2008, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by crxforum

Seriously look around for anything Tim Hortons related. You would be suprised where you mig

02-14-2008, 09:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	Hello from Australia Well I'm here now, permanently, so just thought I'd say hi It's a bit rainy but nice and warm, and sure beats the snow storms that I left behind! Keep in touch ------------------ --- Down Under ---

02-14-2008, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	Oh believe me I know, we had our flights delayed and our luggage lost because of the stupid weather. Good riddance! They have tropical cockatiel like birds as seagulls here, and palmtrees everywhere.. pretty neat! ------------------ --- Down Under ---

02-15-2008, 02:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
crxforum VM Administrator Posts: 3,336 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Feb 2005 Ride: 1990 Honda CR-X SiR Fav Mod: Ninterior Class: Street	So what are you doing down there? Just so you know Australia has the same 15 year law that we do here regarding cars. CRX Forum ------------------ Honda CR-X If you need it I can get it.

02-15-2008, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
fixitmattman My Neon made me a mechanic Posts: 2,607 Location: Brantford / Thunder Bay Join Date: May 2004 Ride: 00 Neon Fav Mod: Class:	Watch your wallet, hahaha ------------------ This is where you type a bunch of shit about how awesome your car is. FACT: It's been scientifically proven that the more shit you write in here the less cool your car is. Nine times out of ten the majority of people who talk shit down here don't even have any of the crap they talk about on their car. I drive an 8 year old domestic and barely give two shits about it. I beat the hell out of it and it begs for more, just like your girlfriend. Go ahead, cut me off. I dare ya.

02-15-2008, 04:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
crxforum VM Administrator Posts: 3,336 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Feb 2005 Ride: 1990 Honda CR-X SiR Fav Mod: Ninterior Class: Street	I just remembered that its summer there. Lucky! CRX Forum ------------------ Honda CR-X If you need it I can get it.

02-14-2008, 10:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
steffie VM Member Posts: 123 Join Date: Jan 2008 Ride: 2001 Saturn LS1 Fav Mod: leather over canvas seats Class: Street	YOU BASTARD! We've had a total accumulation of 179cm snow and we're expected to reach 200 by the end of Feb. I'm cold, I hate you!

02-15-2008, 05:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
steffie VM Member Posts: 123 Join Date: Jan 2008 Ride: 2001 Saturn LS1 Fav Mod: leather over canvas seats Class: Street	Luggage lost?? Ok I forgive you. So why the permanent move- work, love, or other? Sad to see you go, honestly. You were one of my faves around here, but that's a pretty exciting life adventure!

02-16-2008, 05:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	I'm here in spirit I moved down because my wife is studying @ the Uni of Sydney for Veterinary. She's in 3rd year now. So I'm down here to support her. Currently looking for a job, but only allowed to work part time legally Oh and there are skylines EVERWHERE. $13k gets you a pimp one, lol.. it's the tuner car like Civics back home. ------------------ --- Down Under ---

02-16-2008, 05:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
neonSRT VM Moderator Posts: 12,178 Location: Guelph Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 91 VW GTI Fav Mod: Azenis RT615's Class: Street	^^ I see you've played knifey spoony before... ------------------ Roses are #FF0000 Violets are #0000FF All my base are belong to you.

02-16-2008, 09:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	Best episode ever ------------------ --- Down Under ---

02-17-2008, 11:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
steffie VM Member Posts: 123 Join Date: Jan 2008 Ride: 2001 Saturn LS1 Fav Mod: leather over canvas seats Class: Street	So what have you been doing with your part-time-free-time?

02-17-2008, 04:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	well im trying to find a job but i have 20 hr / week restrictions which sucks ass ------------------ --- Down Under ---

02-17-2008, 11:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
Castel VM Member Posts: 7,689 Location: 519 Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 2000 Lincoln LS Fav Mod: Class: Street	hope you get a chance to learn how to surf and visit the barrier reef. ------------------

02-17-2008, 11:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
crxforum VM Administrator Posts: 3,336 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Feb 2005 Ride: 1990 Honda CR-X SiR Fav Mod: Ninterior Class: Street	I demand a picture of you fighting a Platypus. CRX Forum ------------------ Honda CR-X If you need it I can get it.

02-18-2008, 12:26 AM	#19 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	Well there has not been much time for fun yet, we've been buying furniture and stuff, looking for jobs, running around. Once we're settled and I have some income, we'll do the beach thing twice a week at least. There are pubs EVERYWHERE, like 3 on each street, so just chilling out is not a problem. The owners just live upstairs and have a pub downstairs, pretty convenient home business. Haha I will try to find a platypus, but my friend already demanded pictures of me kicking a kangaroo, so take a number Yes there are GTR's everywhere.. Supras, WRX's, etc. I saw a Dodge Nitro today, lol wtf is up with that. There is a Skyline GT on my street. Saw a Bentley the other day, Lambo Murcielago (RHD looks cool), and all sorts of exotics that you'd NEVER see in North America. Oh yeah I saw a Saleen S7. People downtown have MAD money. My job in Canada paid like less than $40k, and over here it's $65k + ... apparently 'shit pay' is $20/hr. This is what kids at a Staples type store make. Mike I plan on learning how to surf but just so far no time. My main and only focus right now is getting stable income because I can only survive on the few $ we have saved up for so long. Maybe I will be a street person for extra income. Yep I looked at part time cash jobs too, like at a pub or something. Apprently it's very easy to find a job in Sydney, like if you can't then you're retarded. So I'll keep my hopes up For now I'll enjoy a Tooheys New Cheers EDIT: Here are some pictures!! ------------------ --- Down Under ---

02-18-2008, 02:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
crxforum VM Administrator Posts: 3,336 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Feb 2005 Ride: 1990 Honda CR-X SiR Fav Mod: Ninterior Class: Street	Those prices are insane! $6.09 for eggs... going to xe.com to convert brb... thats $5.60! Holy shit! Anyone comment on your accent yet? CRX Forum ------------------ Honda CR-X If you need it I can get it.

02-18-2008, 04:49 AM	#21 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	haha yeah actually funny you should ask. I went to this liquor store, "Liquor Land", and I'm shopping around for some different beers and asking some people for advice, and this bum who smelled like expired cheese comes up to me and starts mumbling something and says "Canadian accent", so we started talking and he says something about Alberta, and then he went on his homeless way. Most people think it's American, coz they don't know the difference. ------------------ --- Down Under ---

02-18-2008, 05:20 AM	#22 (permalink)
crxforum VM Administrator Posts: 3,336 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Feb 2005 Ride: 1990 Honda CR-X SiR Fav Mod: Ninterior Class: Street	Seriously look around for anything Tim Hortons related. You would be suprised where you might find stuff. When I was in England I found Tim Hortons donuts at a deli. My sister used to live in Ireland and there is a picture of her in a corner store in a display of Tim Hortons donuts with a big suprised look on her face. The next picture is her upset becuase they didnt have the coffee. There are Tim Hortons distribuators smattered all over the world in almost every country. Thats your first random goal of Australia. Find anything Tim Hortons related. CRX Forum ------------------ Honda CR-X If you need it I can get it.