arthwollipot
Limerick Purist
That was looong before the wedding.
TAM Australia
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Articulett? She was suspended numerous times, was placed on probation and still breached the MA. Reason enough for me.
arthwollipot
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I thought Rebecca was the one being referred to. And Rebecca's banning was... well, pretty much cut-and-dried.
Damien Evans
Up The Irons
And, at the same time, very funny.
Akhenaten
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Sc00ter
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I have a logistics question.
How is Wifi in the area? Is free wifi available?
What about cell phones? I'm pretty sure that my Verizon CDMA phone won't work from what I've read. What's a cheap way to get twitter access? I found a few places that rent blackberries but the data charges seem high.
How is Wifi in the area? Is free wifi available?
What about cell phones? I'm pretty sure that my Verizon CDMA phone won't work from what I've read. What's a cheap way to get twitter access? I found a few places that rent blackberries but the data charges seem high.
Damien Evans
Up The Irons
As long as you can stomach McDonalds, yes. They have free WiFi everywhere.
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Akhenaten
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Variable. Some are a little cranky if the kids have been playing up, but most of them are good sorts. Try and marry them in their late twenties.
Ooh my wordy, lordy no. Incredibly expensive.
"Singin' toorali-toorali-Blackberry,
Such is what we poor convicts go through."
Phones are at the Guv'nors discretion, however.
If you have your own soup can, you should be able to log on to the String Network while you're here.
I use sunflower seeds mostly, for the Rosellas, and the finches prefer the smaller seeds, such as millet.
They grow beside the road in most places. The fruit is just forming in my area now, and they're free. Most of our dates are imported, so you'll have to get them from Coles probably.
Hope this helps.
SkepticScott
TAM Volunteer Guy
What about renting or buying a cheap, pre-paid mobile when I arrive? I plan to spend a few days sightseeing and don't want to be limited to free WiFi and Skype.
Sc00ter
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I was thinking of doing the same, but I'd really like something with a data plan for Twitter. After TAM7 (with Twitter) and NECSS (without Twitter) I can say that having Twitter is a huge advantage to find out what's going on and where people are meeting.
SkepticScott
TAM Volunteer Guy
I'm thrilled to have to worry about such problems. I've wanted to visit Australia for several years, and now I have a reason!
Akhenaten
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Sc00ter
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Seems hard to get a BB or phone with data/keyboard that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I found one place that does BB rentals for $50/week.
rjh01
Gentleman of leisure
Bring the phone you have now. Just ensure it is not locked to any network. When in Australia buy a SIM card.
Ref. http://www.telstra.com.au/shop/Cons...=16105&parent_category_rn=16105&top_category=
Ref. http://www.telstra.com.au/shop/Cons...=16105&parent_category_rn=16105&top_category=
Obviousman
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And you should be able to get hi-speed WiFi in the city but don't count on it outside of Sydney. I'm only 120 Km south of Sydney, in a major regional centre and am limited to 512k.
Damien Evans
Up The Irons
For reference, this will be twice what anyone other than Optus will try and charge you. Telstra are professional rip-off artists.
ETA: For example, my home internet is with Netspace. I get 50 gigs of adsl 2 at up to 20,000 kbps, then slowed if I go over my limit. This costs 40 dollars a month. The same plan with Telstra costs 120 dollars a month.
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