Stubby Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Are we on a new thread yet? How do I know? Will somebody tell me?Not until we hit 400, Luce.Incidentally, one side effect of my new status as a diabetic is that I have lost some weight - and now my GoT T-Shirt fits me properly! Silver linings and all that. :)adam, the cockies were going nuts out our way over the weekend. There was a whole flock of the black ones stripping the honkey nuts off every gum tree in sight for the whole day Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simhanada Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Congrats on getting a GRRM signed copy! I would have thought the bookstores would hold on to them and try to sell them for more? Who did you buy yours through? I ordered mine from Amazon (US), the tracking system is just great, it left New Jersey on the 14th and hasn't been seen since, it's probably coming by carrier pigeon. A very large and sturdy carrier pigeon.Well, you won't be disappointed.Thanks! I imagine George signed so many of them that there wouldn't be such a high demand to pay extra for it. I ordered mine through the book depository UK way back in September 2009 I think it was. I wanted a UK version so I wouldn't be bugged by the US spelling. Had no problem returning my falling apart copy back to BigW, easy refund, v happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luce_Magoose Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Nice work with the refund, Chris. And great to hear about the weight loss Stubbs!!Hugs to allx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh_wulff Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 SO Pax... are you spilling the beans?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 G'day Aussies, I'll be in your time zone (well, the eastern side at least) in a couple of days! Looking forward to family, friends, footy in Geelong and tucking into a Parma :DI am actually hoping to be woken up by a Kooka at least once. Pretty silly, but that's what seven years away will to do ya.Welcome back :cheers:Are you back permanently or just for holidays?SO Pax... are you spilling the beans??I think he is ashamed to say that he has finally caved and decided to be an Academic. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'm applying for grad positions next year '13 but DFAT seems most intimidating out of the government lot.Awesome. Feel free to drop me a PM when you're applying and I might be able to give you some advice - I applied at around ten federal government departments this year so know the process pretty well now. How did the interview go, Pax? It was a pretty tough day. I'm legally barred from saying what the group exercise was about but suffice to say it involved an issue that I sometimes have trouble debating without emotion...And the interview itself was quite hard since there was no positive signals (nodding/smiling) from the interviewers. Will have to see how it goes now - don't find out until next month. G'day Aussies, I'll be in your time zone (well, the eastern side at least) in a couple of days! Looking forward to family, friends, footy in Geelong and tucking into a Parma :DHave a great trip Adam :cheers:. OK Pax, inquiring minds want to know - which job did you accept? :cheers:I went for the Sydney job. Was one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make but in the end APRA was the one that "felt" right. Financial systems have always been my thing so in many ways it was a natural choice. And hey, I can always apply for more generalist Canberra jobs later in life if it doesn't work out. Incidentally, one side effect of my new status as a diabetic is that I have lost some weight - and now my GoT T-Shirt fits me properly! Silver linings and all that. :)Nice one Stubs :thumbsup:. I think he is ashamed to say that he has finally caved and decided to be an Academic. :PNever!And finally three things:1. About time!2. Disappointing.3. Still haven't read ADWD!ETA: I'm still devastated after the Derby :frown5:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 -snip-I went for the Sydney job. Was one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make but in the end APRA was the one that "felt" right. Financial systems have always been my thing so in many ways it was a natural choice. And hey, I can always apply for more generalist Canberra jobs later in life if it doesn't work out. -snip-1. About time!-snip-Excellent stuff, mate. Even if it does mean that the Perth BwB will be reduced. I guess we still have Harry, though. :unsure: Even a slightly watered down proposal is a good thing for the gaming codes. The NSW Minister showed how much of a gutless wonder he is by abstaining. He'd rather represent his people by refusing to represent his people to pander to an interest group. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screaming Turkey Reborn Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 "Under the proposed guidelines, games containing high-level violence will be restricted to adults, while games containing extreme violence will continue to be refused classification and banned from sale altogether."So does this mean we still won't get Mortal Kombat? I'm so sick of this nanny state bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salome the Persian Witch Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I think he is ashamed to say that he has finally caved and decided to be an Academic. :P :rofl: I went for the Sydney job. Was one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make but in the end APRA was the one that "felt" right. Financial systems have always been my thing so in many ways it was a natural choice. And hey, I can always apply for more generalist Canberra jobs later in life if it doesn't work out. Congratulations! I am so happy for you. :cheers: Of course all of that fretting will have been for nought when you're offered that DFAT job! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemrion Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Even a slightly watered down proposal is a good thing for the gaming codes. The NSW Minister showed how much of a gutless wonder he is by abstaining. He'd rather represent his people by refusing to represent his people to pander to an interest group. :rolleyes:It's Barry O'Farrell. I don't think he's done that great of a job, notice the only thing he is in the media for is the whole NSW Public Service wage dispute, but well, it was either him or another 4 years of Labor. I went for the Sydney job. Was one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make but in the end APRA was the one that "felt" right. Financial systems have always been my thing so in many ways it was a natural choice. And hey, I can always apply for more generalist Canberra jobs later in life if it doesn't work out. Canberra is the land of very cold winters but lots of public holidays and opportunities to move up on the ladder. On the other hand, welcome to Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh_wulff Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 snip...I went for the Sydney job. Was one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make but in the end APRA was the one that "felt" right. Financial systems have always been my thing so in many ways it was a natural choice. And hey, I can always apply for more generalist Canberra jobs later in life if it doesn't work out. ...snip....3. Still haven't read ADWD!.Congrats Pax!and I'm almost at AFFC in my re=read ( and jeez Jorah comes across as a stalker on the book- the TV show makes mim less slimy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brook Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 and jeez Jorah comes across as a stalker on the book- the TV show makes mim less slimyThe tv show makes him way too sexy that is why - which is totally not something I want to complain about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screaming Turkey Reborn Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Does anyone remember from the last meet-up? Now you're going to hate me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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