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作者: pinxinge    时间: 23-11-2010 12:06
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The past week is a busy week for me, also a big change for my family.
We finally arrived in Melbourne.

Although it's just kind of normal life for every new migrant to Australia, I plan to record those little things happened to me everyday. Anyway, it's a start of a new life for my family.


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作者: pinxinge    时间: 23-11-2010 12:15
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 This morning, I attened the learner permit test. Since I booked the test right after my arrival, I had to put all my efforts in preparing for it. I passed the test with a score of 97%. Acturally I haven't looked into the PDFs at all. I just took the practice tests several times(say, 10 times). There are only 2 question I never met before, and that's why it is not 100%.

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作者: pinxinge    时间: 23-11-2010 12:27
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Acturally, most of chinese people like to live in eastern or southeastern suburb of Mel. It is more convenient for Chinese people to live there, more Chinese restraunts, better educations, language schools. I went to Glen Waverley yesterday and found Chinese is kind of official language there.

But the choice is not for me, I'm living in west melbourne, at least for now. I'll take some days to feel the real life in west melbourne and made my own decision.


[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 3-12-2010 10:00 编辑 ]
作者: quiz88    时间: 23-11-2010 13:33
Support.
Have a good start.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 23-11-2010 14:18
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Just applied the library card. The library assistant told me I can borrow up to 60 books and 10 dvds at a time. I borrowed 8 books for my son, 4 dvds for myself. Time to study...
作者: pinxinge    时间: 23-11-2010 14:21
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 For new migrants, a bank account statement with your current address is important. I got one from CBA yesterday and used it twice today, for the learner permit test and application for library card.
Of course, if you have rent agreement, it will be fine. But I don't have one now, so the only way to prove my address is bank account statement.


[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 3-12-2010 10:01 编辑 ]
作者: nil    时间: 23-11-2010 14:46
west mel...

这两天开车没,眼睛晃死!
作者: Freedom07    时间: 23-11-2010 14:54
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作者: pinxinge    时间: 23-11-2010 15:44
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原帖由 nil 于 23-11-2010 15:46 发表
west mel...

这两天开车没,眼睛晃死!


呵呵,上下班不开车进城,就开到火车站就好了。

作者: yearshappy    时间: 23-11-2010 17:52

作者: pinxinge    时间: 23-11-2010 21:05
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 East or west, which is the best? I don't know the answer, but I wish I could find it.

[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 3-12-2010 10:02 编辑 ]
作者: pinxinge    时间: 24-11-2010 20:06
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Today I spent more than 5 hours on trains and buses, got so tired that I fell asleep on the train. I' still wondering how can I woke up just before destination.

Attached are some pictures of the primary school, hopefully I can send my son to this school next year.

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[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 3-12-2010 10:02 编辑 ]
作者: sotmaomao    时间: 24-11-2010 23:26
Beautiful. Enjoy ur life!  
作者: 马二小    时间: 25-11-2010 17:30
标题: 回复 #5 pinxinge 的帖子
which library?i thought  the upper limit is 30 books. mine is a city libaray card.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 25-11-2010 17:46
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Wyndham, maybe just because less people live here.
作者: 马二小    时间: 25-11-2010 17:52
Maybe.
anyway,this limit is meaningless to me.I can't carry so many books once and cannot find so many books interest me.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 25-11-2010 22:44
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Today is thanksgiving day in US, I would show my thanks to all the friends who have helped me during these days. Without you, I can not imagine what the life would be.
Thank you, my friends.


[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 25-11-2010 23:45 编辑 ]
作者: pinxinge    时间: 30-11-2010 11:24
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Passed the HPT test today, with a score of 67. Acturally, I feel I could not pass the exam after I finished the test   and the result is a surprise to me.
After the test, I booked driving test in January(The earliest time from now).
Now I understand the policy for Overseas license. You don't need wait 3 monthes for the driving test.


[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 3-12-2010 10:03 编辑 ]
作者: pinxinge    时间: 30-11-2010 11:49
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[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 3-12-2010 10:03 编辑 ]
作者: pinxinge    时间: 30-11-2010 13:02
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Photos of Melbourne beach. Guess what's the name of this beach?

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[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 3-12-2010 09:59 编辑 ]
作者: nizi    时间: 1-12-2010 14:36
ur dinner looks fantastic!
作者: kuxxc    时间: 1-12-2010 23:50
I wish you every success in this new country!
作者: pinxinge    时间: 3-12-2010 08:05
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 标题: Day tour in Geelong.


[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 3-12-2010 09:07 编辑 ]
作者: pinxinge    时间: 3-12-2010 08:29
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 One good thing to live in Melbourne's west is it is closer to the Geelong, and the Great Ocean Road.
We took the VlLine to Geelong and it takes shorter time to Geelong than to Mel city.  Also, it is much cheaper.(Day return tickets for 2 adults and 1 child, only $13.2)

People always said without a car life in australia is difficult. But I feel it OK to take public transport. You need plan the trip more carefully to save your time in waiting for the bus/train.

Acturally, I like the Low Carbon lifestyle.

作者: pinxinge    时间: 3-12-2010 08:54
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Yesterday, we received the family assistance from centerlink. $18, it is not big money, but it reflects the effort of goverment to achieve social fairness. To tell the truth, we can hardly have this kind of feeling in China .
For the government, to achieve social fairness is much more important than the figure of GDP. That's why people in DPR Korea looks happier than people in China.
作者: 小白狼    时间: 3-12-2010 10:04
标题: 回复 #25 pinxinge 的帖子
I'm afraid the happier people in North Korea you refer to would hate to tell you it's a flaming lie. Only if you lived among the normal people there you are entitled to make such ignorant statement
作者: 小白狼    时间: 3-12-2010 10:11
I highly recommend Avishai Margalit's book, 《The Decent Society》, to you. Buy it and read it. If you don't think it's worth the fuss in the end, please do let me know and I'll refund you personally.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 3-12-2010 10:46
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原帖由 小白狼 于 3-12-2010 11:04 发表
I'm afraid the happier people in North Korea you refer to would hate to tell you it's a flaming lie. Only if you lived among the normal people there you are entitled to make such ignorant statement:yc ...


Let's forget North Korea, I should not have mentioned this.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 3-12-2010 10:56
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原帖由 小白狼 于 3-12-2010 11:11 发表
I highly recommend Avishai Margalit's book, 《The Decent Society》, to you. Buy it and read it. If you don't think it's worth the fuss in the end, please do let me know and I'll refund you personally. ...


I'm not in the position to do deep research on this topic, so I'd rather try to feel it with my sense, my heart and my thought.
作者: 小白狼    时间: 3-12-2010 10:57
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Don't mean to offend you, my friend. But I don't think we should forget North Korea. It's yesterday of China after all.
作者: 熊猫阿三    时间: 3-12-2010 11:06
呵呵,有朋友就是一开始要远离华人区,住进西人区。然后有一天想买棵葱都买不到,最后终于买到了很粗的那种,以此种种,经过三个月他终于崩溃了,搬回离华人区不远的一个地方住。买什么去盒子山非常方便。最后感叹,还是要近华人区才行啊。
作者: 熊猫阿三    时间: 3-12-2010 11:08
原帖由 pinxinge 于 3-12-2010 09:05 发表


阴天拍照可以调节下白平衡
作者: pinxinge    时间: 3-12-2010 19:25
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原帖由 熊猫阿三 于 3-12-2010 12:06 发表
呵呵,有朋友就是一开始要远离华人区,住进西人区。然后有一天想买棵葱都买不到,最后终于买到了很粗的那种,以此种种,经过三个月他终于崩溃了,搬回离华人区不远的一个地方住。买什么去盒子山非常方便。最后感叹, ...


I'll move to GW soon,   . But I may come back one day, the house price of eastern MEL is too high for me.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 3-12-2010 19:27
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原帖由 熊猫阿三 于 3-12-2010 12:08 发表


阴天拍照可以调节下白平衡


Oh, I just don't know how to do this...
作者: pinxinge    时间: 6-12-2010 21:01
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 标题: From west to east...
It's not a final decision, it's a new experience.
Today, we moved from west to east. Glen Waverley, our new home.


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作者: pinxinge    时间: 6-12-2010 21:12
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Today I received the driver license translation docs from AMES. It's a surprise to me since my expectation is I can only get it after the new year's day.
AMES staff told me it may take 2 monthes for the translation of driver licenses and Immunization record. Acturally, it takes only 3 working days for me to get the translated docs. I like AMES.


[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 8-12-2010 15:17 编辑 ]
作者: laysman    时间: 8-12-2010 09:55
nice diary, optimistic mood.
destined to be your followers.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 8-12-2010 13:26
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Another rainy day. I bought a TomTom start GPS, only $98. Small screen but enough for daily use.

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作者: pinxinge    时间: 8-12-2010 14:12
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Today we went to wantirna south, although our plan is disrupted by the heavy rain, I would say it is no regret to take this trip.

We take a 1-hour tour in Waverley Christian College, that's a pleasant trip since we can feel how happy the students here are. Obviously, testing score is not the focus here, at least it is not the only focus. It is not important what the students would do after graduation, god creates all kinds of people, the school just help the young people find out what they are good at.

It is said that there will be storm later in Melbourne. Since we don't have car and have to rely on public transport, we decided to come back home early. Pastor Luo of citylife church sent us home using his car. It is not uncommon to get help from people who never know before in your life here, that makes difference in everyone's life.




[ 本帖最后由 pinxinge 于 9-12-2010 22:31 编辑 ]
作者: 马二小    时间: 9-12-2010 15:44
I do like your positive attitude about life.By the way,i have gone to west melbourne last weekend, seaholme,altona and cherry lake.the good weather made our trip  very agreeable.
i am also thinking about buying a house in western mel,POINT COOK looks like a good choice but its too barren,i can't imagine living in a house without trees around it.
It will never be easy to make a choice. i chose to live here then i will have to accept the truth that even in a country like oz  i still cannot afford the so-called good house.

作者: funnybird    时间: 9-12-2010 16:02
原帖由 pinxinge 于 8-12-2010 15:12 发表

Today we went to wantirna south, although our plan is disrupted by the heavy rain, I would say it is no pity to take this trip.

We take a 1-hour tour in Waverley Christian College, that's a ple ...

Don't mean to be picky, but I think you mean "no regret"。。。
作者: pinxinge    时间: 9-12-2010 17:21
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原帖由 funnybird 于 9-12-2010 17:02 发表

Don't mean to be picky, but I think you mean "no regret"。。。


Thanks for your help . I wrote this post in English, just because I want to improve my English. I always feel I want to say sth but don't know how to express myself. I have a long way to go.
So, any advice from you guys will be highly appreciated.


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作者: pinxinge    时间: 9-12-2010 21:19
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原帖由 马二小 于 9-12-2010 16:44 发表
I do like your positive attitude about life.By the way,i have gone to west melbourne last weekend, seaholme,altona and cherry lake.the good weather made our trip  very agreeable.
i am also thinking a ...


It takes 10 years to grow trees. You may consider some older houses, not the new developments. Point Cook certainly should not be your choice, it's more suitable for investment.

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作者: pinxinge    时间: 9-12-2010 21:29
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Life seems to be easier in Glen Waverley, although I still do not have a car.
The bus stop is close to our home, I can easily arrange my time and do not need wait for a long time. In the chinese markets, I do not need speak English. In the library, I can easily borrow many chinese books. I also met many Chinese friends in the church, looks more I'm living somewhere in China, not in Australia.
I feel a little bit nervous about all those happens around me this week, is this the life I want?

作者: nizi    时间: 10-12-2010 08:33
u really need a car!
作者: funnybird    时间: 10-12-2010 11:23
标题: 回复 #42 pinxinge 的帖子
No thanks there. You humble me with your postings in English. Don't under-estimate your English, which is way better than I was some years ago. Believe me, I've been there too long not to make any progress...
作者: pinxinge    时间: 11-12-2010 14:43
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原帖由 nizi 于 10-12-2010 09:33 发表
u really need a car!


Yes, I'm looking for it right now.

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作者: pinxinge    时间: 13-12-2010 11:39
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 I should call myself a quick buyer. I bought a used car from a dealer, although I saw many friends bought their car from private owner.
Since I know almost nothing about car, I just thought the dealer should be very happy now.   He got money and I got the car with RWC/service log. I checked it on vicroads VIP and seems it is OK.

Seems that now what I need do is just waiting at home for the car to come.
作者: funnybird    时间: 13-12-2010 14:54
标题: 回复 #48 pinxinge 的帖子
Gee, you didn't buy a used car online, did ya?!
作者: nil    时间: 14-12-2010 11:06
原帖由 熊猫阿三 于 3/12/2010 12:06 发表
呵呵,有朋友就是一开始要远离华人区,住进西人区。然后有一天想买棵葱都买不到,最后终于买到了很粗的那种,以此种种,经过三个月他终于崩溃了,搬回离华人区不远的一个地方住。买什么去盒子山非常方便。最后感叹, ...
woolie的大葱不是很多的嘛。

话说boxhill现在下面的停车先进了许多,至少我每次去不用绕死找车位了。
作者: nil    时间: 14-12-2010 11:07
原帖由 pinxinge 于 13/12/2010 12:39 发表
I should call myself a quick buyer. I bought a used car from a dealer, although I saw many friends bought their car from private owner.
Since I know almost nothing about car, I just thought the deale ...
啥车?
作者: pinxinge    时间: 14-12-2010 12:33
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原帖由 funnybird 于 13-12-2010 15:54 发表
Gee, you didn't buy a used car online, did ya?!


Of course not. I just go to car city to have a look there. So many used cars, I feel tired after half an hour, so made a quick decision and went back to sleep.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 14-12-2010 12:45
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原帖由 nil 于 14-12-2010 12:07 发表
啥车?


As the old saying, "No picture, no truth". Have a look.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 14-12-2010 12:58
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Today I went the primary school to enrol my son in. The staff gave me the application form and told me my son need go to the language school for 2 terms' english program.
Then I called blackburn language school to make an appointment and then went there for enrolment. The new term will began from Feb 2011.
Nothing special, I believe that's the normal procedure for every chinese family who just come here.
作者: nil    时间: 14-12-2010 19:47
原帖由 pinxinge 于 14/12/2010 13:45 发表


As the old saying, "No picture, no truth". Have a look.
死8啊。 握手。
作者: funnybird    时间: 15-12-2010 08:53
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Looks great! Subaru Forester? Pretty good pick there - hopefully it's mechanically sound and all electronics are just as good...
作者: nil    时间: 15-12-2010 11:55
这都有加粉。

我的死8也是车行买的,不比private sale贵。不过我的是基本款~么你的高级。
作者: pinxinge    时间: 15-12-2010 12:08
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原帖由 funnybird 于 15-12-2010 09:53 发表
Looks great! Subaru Forester? Pretty good pick there - hopefully it's mechanically sound and all electronics are just as good...


I can not make sure that if it is in good condition, and that's why I bought the car from the dealer. I hope if there is some problem, the warranty could help me out.
作者: funnybird    时间: 15-12-2010 15:58
标题: 回复 #58 pinxinge 的帖子
Which year's model is it? Is there any extras? Did you test-drive the car then? Reverse, speed up, slow down, break, check all lights and indicators, try all power windows, look under the bonnet and below the car, ect. - I'm no mechanic, but I certainly don't want to miss some apparent faults...

Buying a car, esp. a second-hand one, your journey starts from your local library and online.
作者: laysman    时间: 16-12-2010 09:07
原帖由 pinxinge 于 14-12-2010 13:45 发表:
As the old saying, "No picture, no truth". Have a look.


It's my preferred one as well. How much does it cost you? I guess it's not very cheap.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 16-12-2010 22:31
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原帖由 funnybird 于 15-12-2010 16:58 发表
Which year's model is it? Is there any extras? Did you test-drive the car then? Reverse, speed up, slow down, break, check all lights and indicators, try all power windows, look under the bonnet and b ...


It's 2003 XS Luxury, My feeling is so far so good, hopefully it won't let me down.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 16-12-2010 22:47
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Pictures of Jells park, I played basketball there.  There is no backboard since it's for Netball(I have no idea about this game.)


作者: pinxinge    时间: 16-12-2010 22:53
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 I'm weeding the garden these 2 days. My plan is to grow some flowers and vegies in the garden.
I have no chance to do this before, new experience keeps me excited.

作者: lisa2008    时间: 17-12-2010 14:27

作者: pinxinge    时间: 19-12-2010 21:35
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Boxing day is coming. I still need prepare for the driver test .

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作者: funnybird    时间: 20-12-2010 10:19
标题: 回复 #65 pinxinge 的帖子
Your driving test is on Boxing Day?! Perhaps you should deffer the time - there will be too many cars on the road that day, which would make a nervous driver feel stressed out...
作者: pinxinge    时间: 20-12-2010 20:18
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原帖由 funnybird 于 20-12-2010 11:19 发表
Your driving test is on Boxing Day?! Perhaps you should deffer the time - there will be too many cars on the road that day, which would make a nervous driver feel stressed out...


Not really, I just mean I choose boxing day for my practice lesson. My driving test is on January 2011.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 23-12-2010 11:55
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作者: pinxinge    时间: 24-12-2010 21:42
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Today, we went to Rosebud beach for Christmas BBQ party. Will share some photos tomorrow. Merry Chrismas to everyone!


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作者: funnybird    时间: 29-12-2010 12:06
标题: 回复 #69 pinxinge 的帖子
Party at Rosebud beach, many Melbournians' favourite pastime at Christmas/New Year period...
作者: pinxinge    时间: 31-12-2010 22:30
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Just came back from 4 days' phillip island trip. Will update some pics later.

Happy new year to everyone!
作者: pinxinge    时间: 4-1-2011 15:29
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Some pics (Phillip Island)
作者: pinxinge    时间: 4-1-2011 15:31
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作者: pinxinge    时间: 4-1-2011 15:38
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Liveing in Australia, I can easily find out many bad habits in myself. I believe some of these habits are very common for Chinese people.
I'll keep changing.

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作者: nizi    时间: 4-1-2011 15:52
好好看的照片!
作者: pinxinge    时间: 4-1-2011 16:11
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Got my first infringement notice in Australia, 小小纪念一下  . I've wrote a letter to apply for an internal review, will have to pay the penalty if it does not work.

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作者: funnybird    时间: 5-1-2011 09:00
标题: 回复 #76 pinxinge 的帖子
Parking infringement? Speeding fines? Do your research online and appeal against the decision by all means - bear in mind, Australia is a country where a "fair go" is consensus in any fight...
作者: pinxinge    时间: 5-1-2011 09:55
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原帖由 funnybird 于 5-1-2011 10:00 发表
Parking infringement? Speeding fines? Do your research online and appeal against the decision by all means - bear in mind, Australia is a country where a "fair go" is consensus in any fight...


It's because I didn't installed a booster seat for my son. I've installed one now.
Although I don't care much about the result of internal review, I feel I must try it first before I pay the penalty.
作者: funnybird    时间: 5-1-2011 11:15
标题: 回复 #78 pinxinge 的帖子
More serious an offense than I thought - endangering other people's life(including your own son's) is no laughing matter...
作者: laysman    时间: 5-1-2011 11:54
I agree. When I bought a car 5mths ago, I bought a car seat for my son as well.
Safety is the top priority anytime.
作者: laysman    时间: 5-1-2011 11:58
I failed my first drive test last week.
Good luck.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 5-1-2011 15:07
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原帖由 laysman 于 5-1-2011 12:58 发表
I failed my first drive test last week.
Good luck.


I will take my driving test next week. Feel a little bit nervous now.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 5-1-2011 15:11
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原帖由 funnybird 于 5-1-2011 12:15 发表
More serious an offense than I thought - endangering other people's life(including your own son's) is no laughing matter...


I reckon that's my fault. Actually I think the Solo driver book should state more clearly about that. I checked the book and found the description is really not so clear. Anyway, I have installed the boost seat already.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 11-1-2011 08:59
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作者: funnybird    时间: 11-1-2011 14:57
原帖由 pinxinge 于 11-1-2011 09:59 发表
Busy preparing for tomorrow's driving test, finger crossed!

Be warned: driving with finger crossed can result in unthinkable consequences in an emergency... All the best!
作者: icebear    时间: 11-1-2011 18:14
GOOD luck for u! My wife will have driving license test! Now it is flooding ever where, I hope transfer center will open!
作者: lisa2008    时间: 12-1-2011 12:53
标题: 回复 #71 pinxinge 的帖子
we went to Philip Island in early October 2010, will never forget the night we stood in heavy rain waiting for little penguins
作者: lisa2008    时间: 12-1-2011 12:57
原帖由 funnybird 于 11-1-2011 15:57 发表

Be warned: driving with finger crossed can result in unthinkable consequences in an emergency... All the best!

   i like your sense of humor


looking forward to Pin's good news, best wishes
作者: pinxinge    时间: 12-1-2011 15:21
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原帖由 lisa2008 于 12-1-2011 13:57 发表

   i like your sense of humor


looking forward to Pin's good news, best wishes


Just passed the driving test. Thanks to everyone.

Lots of people have helped us a lot since we came here, they helped me learned a lot. It is not only about the driving skills, it's about the way people help each other. I began to realize there is something that is most important to life, and I don't know it before.


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作者: 2late    时间: 14-1-2011 10:23
原帖由 pinxinge 于 12-1-2011 16:21 发表


Just passed the driving test. Thanks to everyone.

Lots of people have helped us a lot since we came here, they helped me learned a lot. It is not only about the driving skills, it's about the  ...


Congratulations!  I'm also planning to learn drive, but not very soon.  I hold a license in China, but never ever really drove a car.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 15-1-2011 08:32
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原帖由 2late 于 14-1-2011 11:23 发表


Congratulations!  I'm also planning to learn drive, but not very soon.  I hold a license in China, but never ever really drove a car.


I think the best way for you is practice more under coach's supervision. Practice makes perfect.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 15-1-2011 08:39
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作者: pinxinge    时间: 15-1-2011 08:46
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原帖由 pinxinge 于 4-1-2011 17:11 发表
Got my first infringement notice in Australia, 小小纪念一下  . I've wrote a letter to apply for an internal review, will have to pay the penalty if it does not work.  


I got a reply letter from the police. It says "This infrigement notice has been withdrawn to be re-assessed". So now what I need do is waiting for further notice from them.
作者: funnybird    时间: 16-1-2011 17:45
标题: 回复 #93 pinxinge 的帖子
Sounds very promising, good luck there!
作者: pinxinge    时间: 25-1-2011 10:41
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Party time again! Spring Festival is coming. We need prepare our dishes for the parties.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 25-1-2011 10:49
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 These days I helped our friends solve some software problems on their desktop and laptops. Those problems are not quite difficult for ITers but had caused much trouble for my friends. It makes feel I'm still useful to the society.

作者: pinxinge    时间: 25-1-2011 10:53
提示: 作者被禁止或删除, 无法发言 Yesterday I went to the volunteer center for volunteer work, but they seems to be quite busy. I can only make appointment for interview on next week. Looks like lots of people want to work as a volunteer and help those people who need help.
I'm still not quite sure what I can do there, maybe help deliver food to the aged people nearby, or help transfer them to health center...
作者: 熊猫阿三    时间: 25-1-2011 11:09
hey, mate.  looking forward to meet you in Mel.
作者: pinxinge    时间: 26-1-2011 11:10
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原帖由 熊猫阿三 于 25-1-2011 12:09 发表
hey, mate.  looking forward to meet you in Mel.


Looks like you still do not have final decision?
作者: 熊猫阿三    时间: 26-1-2011 11:16
原帖由 pinxinge 于 26-1-2011 12:10 发表


Looks like you still do not have final decision?

head to Mel on Mar 12th




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