Things you didn't know you would need to buy

[Jaynie]

Stubbie coolers for the beer!

[planky]

I've been told to take ''pegs''

[Jaynie]

Tongs for the Barbie, electric heater for the house if you're coming over soon, pretty cold at the moment at night, hot water bottles for the bed to keep you cosy, Ugg boots for inside and out, Oh and did I mention 'Stubbie Holders for the beer'?? LOL That'll keep you warm and your spirits up! Just cracked open another tinnie!

[ali]

planky you can buy pegs here

[yorkshirepom]

Several barrels of Tetleys extra cold or wychwoods hobgoblin, Old Peculiar AArgh


Malx

aka Billy NM

Originally Posted by Jaynie

Tongs for the Barbie, electric heater for the house if you're coming over soon, pretty cold at the moment at night, hot water bottles for the bed to keep you cosy, Ugg boots for inside and out, Oh and did I mention 'Stubbie Holders for the beer'?? LOL That'll keep you warm and your spirits up! Just cracked open another tinnie!

Got to say I draw the line at ugg boots..... LOL

[Herbster]

Originally Posted by Moa

Hi

Did anyone find that when they arrived in OZ there were things that they need to buy that they hadn't thought of?...I was thinking that perhaps we would need to buy a kettle and a toaster and some plates and glasses until all our stuff arrived for a unfurnished rental house. ..Was there anything unexpected you needed to buy or costs you hadn't thought of?..Thanks

Hi Moa:

I know the list is getting pretty long, but some things I really wished I'd packed OR mailed to myself... which you can easily do & collect with ID at the PO - (which out here are FAB, proper Post Offices) include:
Job-Hunters: VIP: laptop; if you have all your info ahead of time, re: residence, phone, etc., printed business cards, otherwise pack business card blanks & labels & bring/buy a cheap printer so when you have the phone, address, etc., you'll be able to print off cards & resumes to hand out to people you meet, could be V. useful - folks don't forget you! Selection of resumes; quality paper for job applications/cover letters - otherwise, if you have an Office Works near you, but you might only need 1/2 dz sheets - they have an amazing selection of all things clerical. Also, paper clips & scissors, even selotape,
Work & Personal references, a selection of recent & older bills, birth certificates, mortgage/rental agreements, photo id, driver's licences, NHS card...

Check your Outlook Address book is COMPLETE & UP TO DATE- everyone you may ever need to contact, birthdays, anniversaries, addresses, works phone #'s, etc., etc.. If no computer buy an address book & get the kids to fill it up for you...
Winter-time Movers: Warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarfs, hot water bottles (Electric blankets seem expensive, so buy some new replacements if necy & pack in container) whatever they say, it gets just as cold of an evening as it does in UK, & many places do not have central heat! So be prepared!
Books I think are very expensive & I can't see anything like Amazon out here, so books on flora/fauna, Aussie plant/gardening books, etc.. Ideal House warming gifts...

Your fav pillow; cd's; pearing knife; a calendar, sketch pad, pencils & notepad. Some fav chocs, throat pastilles, anything you're particular too, if you are fussy like me, that you may have a hard time replacing right away...!!
Things to purchase locally: area maps; car; mobile; broadband - HOUSE/LAND...

I'm sure there was more, but have forgotten again... bother!
Hope this Helps,
Cheers

[Badger Brock]

Hi Herbster
Thats really useful stuff. I know when I visit my daughter in Aus, I get jolly chilly at night, as they dont put any heating on. Im due to go out end October hopefully, and think I might take your advice and buy an electric blanket!
Veronica

[Herbster]

Originally Posted by Badger Brock

Hi Herbster
Thats really useful stuff. I know when I visit my daughter in Aus, I get jolly chilly at night, as they dont put any heating on. Im due to go out end October hopefully, and think I might take your advice and buy an electric blanket!
Veronica

Good Idea Veronica:
Hard enuf sleeping in an unfamiliar bed, but when it's cold it's almost impossible - that's what we've found. Least you could mail it out ahead of time, (as it's a bit heavy for baggage) plus some other essentials - biscuits, choccies, tic-tacs, and declare it all as gifts... just give your daughter a Head's Up, so she doesn't scoff it all before your arrival!!! Actually you can also buy maps etc., on-line before departure, because although it seems you can buy that stuff here for the same-ish price, they are not always in stock when you go to buy them & need them!!! Every little helps!!

Cheers,

[Badger Brock]

Hi Herbie
I had been thinking of getting a quote for sending some essential stuff over separately from the main household stuff. Like the dog crate, leads, bowls, pillows, ELECTRIC BLANKET, winter woollies. I wont need the rest until I buy somewhere, which might take a couple of months, so it can take longer to get there for all I care, rather than me paying storage charges.
I get your point about chocolate, their's isnt a patch on ours is it? I didnt think you could take it though.
Following on from Moa's query, I suppose it depends if you want to spend time when you first arrive, hunting for kettles and toasters etc. I would say take (and an adaptor) so you can have a cuppa when you arrive.
Veronica