What does everyone do for a living?
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: Ardlethan, Australia
I am a self employed motor mechanic in a small service station in a rural town of about 400 people.
My wife of 12yrs and two boys 8 and 6, have just purchased a 1200acre wheat/sheep property also.
Been to the U.S. twice, and would like to get back over there in the next few years when the kids are older.
If I can work out how to allow attachments, I will send some pics!
My wife of 12yrs and two boys 8 and 6, have just purchased a 1200acre wheat/sheep property also.
Been to the U.S. twice, and would like to get back over there in the next few years when the kids are older.
If I can work out how to allow attachments, I will send some pics!
Smokin
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 8,849
Likes: 0
I am a self employed motor mechanic in a small service station in a rural town of about 400 people.
My wife of 12yrs and two boys 8 and 6, have just purchased a 1200acre wheat/sheep property also.
Been to the U.S. twice, and would like to get back over there in the next few years when the kids are older.
If I can work out how to allow attachments, I will send some pics!
My wife of 12yrs and two boys 8 and 6, have just purchased a 1200acre wheat/sheep property also.
Been to the U.S. twice, and would like to get back over there in the next few years when the kids are older.
If I can work out how to allow attachments, I will send some pics!
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,499
Likes: 10
From: Sterling Heights,Mi
20+ years ago i sent off a 100.00 to get a list of jobs in Australia, they guranteed that if I didnt get a job, they would send me the 100.00 back. I sent off about 50 resumes to companies that I thought I could do some good for. The trick is I had to get 5 letters back telling me they were not intersted.. I only got 3 back...So much for that dream.lol
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: Ardlethan, Australia
hmmmmm...maybe you should send $100 and a resume, so I dont accomodate any unfavourable types.......oh, thats right, there probably is'nt any unfavourable types on the F.T.E. site l.o.l.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 25,090
Likes: 1,112
From: Rio Rico, AZ.
I am a self employed motor mechanic in a small service station in a rural town of about 400 people.
My wife of 12yrs and two boys 8 and 6, have just purchased a 1200acre wheat/sheep property also.
Been to the U.S. twice, and would like to get back over there in the next few years when the kids are older.
If I can work out how to allow attachments, I will send some pics!
My wife of 12yrs and two boys 8 and 6, have just purchased a 1200acre wheat/sheep property also.
Been to the U.S. twice, and would like to get back over there in the next few years when the kids are older.
If I can work out how to allow attachments, I will send some pics!
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: fairbanks in.
As time goes-on with this forum, and as I get to know more of you over there, I think it would be unreal to have any of you visit...it's an open invitation!! We are not near any tourist attractions, but can show you the real aussie country life.
hmmmmm...maybe you should send $100 and a resume, so I dont accomodate any unfavourable types.......oh, thats right, there probably is'nt any unfavourable types on the F.T.E. site l.o.l.
hmmmmm...maybe you should send $100 and a resume, so I dont accomodate any unfavourable types.......oh, thats right, there probably is'nt any unfavourable types on the F.T.E. site l.o.l.
Smokin
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 8,849
Likes: 0
Aussie country life...isn't that called the bush?Or have I seen too many movies?
I had a friend in college who was from Syndey. She was a cool chick. we'd laugh about the differences in slang, she had words for things I had never heard before. She'd talk about the beach and I'd tell her all about mountains.
On edit: Just for fun I looked up plane tickets. About $1,600 per person to get out there.
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: Ardlethan, Australia
Yeah Quick, its a great life, not too much stress, excellent people.
BB4life, Just get off the plane in Sydney, drive 5hrs west to Ardlethan, ask for me (but mind the swearing).
Smokin, yeah it is the bush, a bit farther west becomes the outback. I've been keeping the slang down, as once when I visited USA, a ticket box 'sheila' asked me what language I spoke...so I replied--'strayliun', then my wife had to take over! (no offence, but some of you 'yanks' can be a bit arrogant... as I said no offence
I'll put more slang in future posts, might confuse your mob!
BTW, its friday, so tomorrow me, the better half, and the 2 tin lids, will bring the ute to town, for the little buggers to play aussie rules, while I cook a few snags on the barby and give em heaps!!
Also, sorry for hijacking the post, you all sound like you have interesting jobs/lives!
BB4life, Just get off the plane in Sydney, drive 5hrs west to Ardlethan, ask for me (but mind the swearing).
Smokin, yeah it is the bush, a bit farther west becomes the outback. I've been keeping the slang down, as once when I visited USA, a ticket box 'sheila' asked me what language I spoke...so I replied--'strayliun', then my wife had to take over! (no offence, but some of you 'yanks' can be a bit arrogant... as I said no offence
I'll put more slang in future posts, might confuse your mob!
BTW, its friday, so tomorrow me, the better half, and the 2 tin lids, will bring the ute to town, for the little buggers to play aussie rules, while I cook a few snags on the barby and give em heaps!!
Also, sorry for hijacking the post, you all sound like you have interesting jobs/lives!
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 187
Likes: 0
From: Watkins IA
Talk about keeping an old thread alive..this one's a year old! I'm back pushing parts over the counter at a Case/NewHolland ag stealership after a brief venture into OTR driving, phone company customer service, tire buster(auto and truck), foundry and food warehousing. Been pushing parts for over 30 years. Been married to HS sweetheart for 38 years with a boy 37 and a girl 35 and two great grandkids, 10 and 7.
Smokin
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 8,849
Likes: 0
BB4life, Just get off the plane in Sydney, drive 5hrs west to Ardlethan, ask for me (but mind the swearing).
Smokin, yeah it is the bush, a bit farther west becomes the outback. I've been keeping the slang down, as once when I visited USA, a ticket box 'sheila' asked me what language I spoke...so I replied--'strayliun', then my wife had to take over! (no offence, but some of you 'yanks' can be a bit arrogant... as I said no offence
Smokin, yeah it is the bush, a bit farther west becomes the outback. I've been keeping the slang down, as once when I visited USA, a ticket box 'sheila' asked me what language I spoke...so I replied--'strayliun', then my wife had to take over! (no offence, but some of you 'yanks' can be a bit arrogant... as I said no offence
I suppose we should get back to the purpose of the thread. I am a graphic designer/marketing coordinator/proposal writer. I'm getting tired of the corporate life, and I'll be going back to school here pretty soon to get my teaching certificate, and my Masters. I figure I'll be a school teacher for a while, and perhaps work my way up to the collegiate level.
