Austrial Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I am flying to Oz tomorrow with a one way ticket. Thanks to all at PIO for your helpful posts and for sharing information. It was really helpful during the prep before leaving. Good luck to everyone with their endeavours too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That's great news, have a wonderful journey. Please stay on the forum and let us know how you are going in your new life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Best wishes for your new start in Darwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP1 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Excellent. Pleased for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Good luck with everything, keep us updated Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucharmily Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hi, have a safe trip over. Beautiful dry season day here in Darwin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bottler Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Good Luck in your new life DownUnder ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Good on ya and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austrial Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have reached Darwin and am 2 days old!! The weather is glorious (not too warm and certainly not humid...although I know the wet season is just round the corner); the people are very friendly and approachable; the restaurants (and shopping) are pretty expensive; the traffic is relatively light and it is a pleasure to drive here. All in all, I'm lovin' it...not McD..just D!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Lovely to hear you have arrived safely and things appear to be going well. Hope things carry on that way. We dont get a lot of info on Darwin on this site so it would be lovely if you could keep nipping back and provide an update! Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisella Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Best of luck on your new adventure! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucharmily Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Welcome to Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austrial Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks Lucharmily. Times passes so quickly. It seems like it was only a couple of weeks ago you were off to see the Wiggles; when you later provided some helpful posts about Darwin. Hopefully, as I get to know Darwin better, I could post a few helpful posts too, so that future DarWINNERS can benefit too. Now, off to have a bite and then zzzz...before wakey wakey and another wonderful day!! Hope this enthusiasm doesn't wear off too soon, but hey, it is bound to when the newness wears off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austrial Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Lovely to hear you have arrived safely and things appear to be going well. Hope things carry on that way. We dont get a lot of info on Darwin on this site so it would be lovely if you could keep nipping back and provide an update! Good Luck! Thanks Jac2011. I intend to put some posts based on my experiences in Darwin, although I am a novice here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks Jac2011. I intend to put some posts based on my experiences in Darwin, although I am a novice here. @Austrial G'day mate, a half day trip to Howard Springs is good. Go to a fishing tackle shop, buy a small pkt frozen pillies (about 12 in the pkt), allow them to thaw out and cut one up into about 5 pieces. At Howard Springs, chuck a couple of pieces in the water, then the rest of the pieces. As the fish come up, so will a barra, or two. Throw in a full pillie and watch the big girlies!! Then throw them in one at a time. My son hand feeding one of the barra, t'other side of the Springs. Cheers, Bobj. PS...See why the 'four poster' mossie net wouldn't work??:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austrial Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks Bob. If I only feed a barra (rather than feed on a barra or go fishing :smile:) would I still need a licence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucharmily Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks Lucharmily. Times passes so quickly. It seems like it was only a couple of weeks ago you were off to see the Wiggles; when you later provided some helpful posts about Darwin. Hopefully, as I get to know Darwin better, I could post a few helpful posts too, so that future DarWINNERS can benefit too. Now, off to have a bite and then zzzz...before wakey wakey and another wonderful day!! Hope this enthusiasm doesn't wear off too soon, but hey, it is bound to when the newness wears off We've seen Peppa Pig since then too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasepom Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasepom Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Go there and don't come back like i did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks Bob. If I only feed a barra (rather than feed on a barra or go fishing :smile:) would I still need a licence? No licence needed to fish in the Territory...Just NO FISHING at Howard Springs, and Berry Springs; both are Darwin Water and both are tourist attractions. The Palmerston golly course has a number of pools that hold barra. My biggest from one of those pools was 84 cm. But again, they are closed to all fishing. Hush, don't tell anyone. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austrial Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Go there and don't come back like i did! Hi Jase, thanks for your wishes and advice. Did you not like it in Darwin or did you have to leave because of personal reasons? If i continue to feel how I'm feeling about Darwin now, I'm unlikely to leave for some time; but time changes our circumstances and our preferences, so I never say never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austrial Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 No licence needed to fish in the Territory...Just NO FISHING at Howard Springs, and Berry Springs; both are Darwin Water and both are tourist attractions. The Palmerston golly course has a number of pools that hold barra. My biggest from one of those pools was 84 cm. But again, they are closed to all fishing. Hush, don't tell anyone. Cheers, Bobj.[/quote I won't tell a soul and neither will the other hundred(s) of PIO members and 710 guests! Bob, did you catch a barra (nearly got into an awkward one due to auto correct while typing barra) or a baby shark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 No licence needed to fish in the Territory...Just NO FISHING at Howard Springs, and Berry Springs; both are Darwin Water and both are tourist attractions. The Palmerston golly course has a number of pools that hold barra. My biggest from one of those pools was 84 cm. But again, they are closed to all fishing. Hush, don't tell anyone. Cheers, Bobj.[/quote I won't tell a soul and neither will the other hundred(s) of PIO members and 710 guests! Bob, did you catch a barra (nearly got into an awkward one due to auto correct while typing barra) or a baby shark? Forgot about the other "dear" readers... Yup, a barra at night and just 2 cm smaller than the one my son caught. BTW, the barra were returned safely. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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