Thom

Just dropping in to say, that after a battle of wills, (one which they brought a spoon to a gunfight, ) they have paid out our claim in it's entirety.

Unfortunately we could not claim for the MASSIVE sentimental value of some of the items they broke/lost.

Replied to two more PMs, sorry for any delay in responding.

They seem to be losing the will to take us on now. My wife spend her working life as a Ministerial adviser to the ACT Govt. I spent my life working in mental health crisis teams, we're not to be trifled with in a battle of wills.

Thanks to all the others who have PM'd me asking for details, I hope I have replied to you all, if not please PM me again!!

16 hours ago, JetBlast said:

Just noticed the British plug in the background. Do you want I monitor to replace that broken one? I think I have a 19" widescreen you can have.

That's so kind of you mate! I have already been given one by a neighbour thanks, but your offer is very much appreciated.

Thanks for the responses guys and gals, we're very very peed off with the company involved.

Try this one!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rqaDPqGY2Dzk3JBJ7

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Damn! will check

Have a look at this

Also, they lost 8 boxes of our stuff, including the box with my wife's wedding dress in it.

They also delivered two boxes of other people's items, (which we returned.)

PM me if you want to avoid this company!

Sorry for the late reply Sarah, have PM'd you.

Having returned to the UK from Canberra, we had to have all our personal belongings in storage for some time, due to house renovations. 

Our shipping was done by a Sydney based company

On receiving our goods, we have found that many items are broken, and several boxes missing. They have been particularly bad at communicating and seem to have washed their hands of us. 

Would NOT recommend them. PM for details

Moved back to deepest Cornwall in January just in time for the snow.

Our dogs followed in Feb, wife in March.

At present we're living in a campervan, while our house is being extensively rebuilt.

Great to be part of a community / village again, great catching up with friends.

Loving showing my Aussie wife her new home country.

We're taking the campervan on tour soon, heading off for a couple of weeks, then house sitting for mates in N Devon.

Retired life is the canine's genitals.

What on earth are you on about PB. Where did the OP say they watched that show and it was a reason for their move. Do you have anything constructive to offer the OP?

 

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You have to ask?

PB's role here is to try and spread his misery as far as possible.

exactly as I found perth...dullsville

I'm sure Perth found you the life and soul of the party!!!!

It's your personality that's the problem, not Perth.

1) Cultural identity, I miss the wilder areas of Devon and Cornwall, (not to mention N Wales and other remote places,) and feel an affinity with them.

2) I miss my friends and family, (in that order.) I miss my social life, good beer and good pubs.

3) The weather, I prefer the UK weather, especially when it's at its worse.

Most are good. My daughter attended Belconnen High, then Melba Copland College.

She's currently studying at the ANU

Where in Canberra will you move to?

Cornwall is so beautiful.

I lived there, (Land's End,) for 10 years before emigrating. Will move back in Feb 2018 at the latest.

I want to go home as my soul settled in Cornwall.

Thanks for sharing.

They aren't bad, but you cannot beat the real thing! ;-)

I'm Welsh, so not unused to the cold. You will need heating in Canberra.

Wow, yet again, advice above and beyond the call of duty mate, thanks!!

I totally agree about the weakness of the £sterling at present, but cannot get my hands on the cash for another 18 months, so I'm a bit hamstrung on that.

I'm planning ahead mate!

I'm "anyone" :-)

My plan is to take my super as a lump sum while I'm resident over here, thus avoiding the worse of the tax.

Not sure your health would benefit much from that. I try and limit myself to one every couple of weeks, but it's difficult with a Warrens in walking distance. The joys of being back.

I exaggerated somewhat. ;-)

Ok, it would be remaining in $Au in the interim, and would be used for ongoing retirement funding in the UK, as and when needed.

Cheers Andy!