stevenkaz

Thank you Skani and runslikeafish, i appreciate your comments. Looking forward to putting our plans in action and seeing for ourselves, runslikeafish - with a moniker like that, does that mean you are a keen fisherman? I bought a boat a while back and dont really get to use it much here -not too many fish unless you travel a bit. One thing I didi notice about Tas is the amount of rivers and estuaries. is it a place worthwhile having a boat? I did get in to freshwater fishing in UK and really enjoyed it -so relaxing- but if the fish are around i also like to go on the boat -Quintrex 4.75m so not too big-an dlook for bigger fish.

Hi Scotsman, we have been in SA for 15 years and i have found that it really does depend on the environment (social) as to the type of reaction poms get, i have worked in the mines, gas fields and office environments and believe me the reception from each is very different. So what i am saying is dont judge all by some you may have met. i get a lot of stick for being a pom but i also give a lot out -its just the way i am and its all in jest anyway, they (yes, now i am generalising) seem to appreciate the pommy sense of humour and i like to take the p**s so it works pretty well in the main.:wink:

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I intend to do just that 'debeef' as soon as able to -probably next year now but, you never know. the house i saw is in Ravenswood. After a bit more research it may not be the area for us but nearby looks pretty good. I think initially we will probably hire a motor home and cruise around for a few weeks, I'm certainly not going to buy just 'cos it looks like a bargain -theres normally a good reason for low prices eh?

We have been in South Australia for 15 years, own our own business which we may be selling soon and have always fancied holidaying in Tas with a view to possibly settling there. Our boys are now 20 & 22 so we (well, me really :wink:) are doing a runner and leaving them here. Can anyone answer, why you moved to Tas in the 1st place and what keeps you there? Had a quick glance at real estate and came across an awesome 5 bedroom house going for $186k, that is a ridiculous price, if I had the money I would buy it now as a rental with the option of moving in when/if we are ready. Is this the norm? Btw we hail from Hartlepool, a not very glamorous place in the N.E. of England, this alone should explain why we left U.K. Steve