Well, here I am, (ooh bugger, I'm no longer a prince!) in Brisbane, or a suburb call Burpengary to be exact.
Staying with my friends Ian & Paula, who moved here 15 months ago with their 2 children and dog, since living in Kaiapoi NZ for 6 years.
Apart from going out and getting beer :), of course, I'm a bass player, what did you expect? I've been doing some research as to buying a bike, stuff I should have done before I left, yes I know! anyway, there are a few hoops to jump through and a few forms to fill in once you have found a vehicle, but really, its not too bad.
I have narrowed my search down to a couple of bikes that are in reasonably close proximity, yes, its a bloody huge country and Brissie alone is pretty daunting after living in little old Nelson.
Not as much choice as I'd expected, but what is there seems pretty good, so fingers crossed!
Most of my searches have been on http://www.bikesales.com.au/, http://www.bikepoint.com.au/ and http://www.tradingpost.com.au/, not much on Ebay Australia. Motorcycle rental is not really an option as hiring for this length of time would probably buy a bike anyway!
Had a lovely home cooked roast lamb meal last night when I got here, that was awesome! and just about to walk to the town (Burpengary) to get a mobile sim card and greet the locals :)
Staying with my friends Ian & Paula, who moved here 15 months ago with their 2 children and dog, since living in Kaiapoi NZ for 6 years.
Apart from going out and getting beer :), of course, I'm a bass player, what did you expect? I've been doing some research as to buying a bike, stuff I should have done before I left, yes I know! anyway, there are a few hoops to jump through and a few forms to fill in once you have found a vehicle, but really, its not too bad.
I have narrowed my search down to a couple of bikes that are in reasonably close proximity, yes, its a bloody huge country and Brissie alone is pretty daunting after living in little old Nelson.
Not as much choice as I'd expected, but what is there seems pretty good, so fingers crossed!
Most of my searches have been on http://www.bikesales.com.au/, http://www.bikepoint.com.au/ and http://www.tradingpost.com.au/, not much on Ebay Australia. Motorcycle rental is not really an option as hiring for this length of time would probably buy a bike anyway!
Had a lovely home cooked roast lamb meal last night when I got here, that was awesome! and just about to walk to the town (Burpengary) to get a mobile sim card and greet the locals :)
Pictured is a green Tree Frog, which was in the garden last night with his/her mate, so I thought it rude not to immortalise him/her for my first photo, she's a beaut too! and much prettier than me (come on lets have an orderly queue for the whole host of disagreements)
Ok, signing off and thanks to all my followers too for takin the time to catch up with me, more exiting stuff coming soon!
Ok, signing off and thanks to all my followers too for takin the time to catch up with me, more exiting stuff coming soon!
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Hell Al, looked at the new froggy photo and we could hardly tell the difference! Woof! We used to catch toads and gently lick em. Buggers taste awful! They give ya dog's breath! wol. Quit the drinking and start the riding!!
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