So I'm moving to Australia...

[Oogly50]

and I was gonna get a new cell phone for christmas, however, when I move to Australia, we're confused about the cell phone plan and stuff...

For example, it could cost like, 2 cents a minute here, but then over in australia, with the same plan, it'd be like $10 a minute... Is there a plan that makes it so that it's the same cost, no matter where you are? 

Oh yea, and any warnings you have for Australia?  I'm pretty excited to go...  The beaches... the surfing... the sailing...  But I hear America's not liked over in those eastern countries... I don't blame 'em though... 

[sluggish]

Wait until you get there and get a phone there.

[Spikes]

One question...why?

[rabbidrabbit]

Watch out for the drop bears!

[Vulcan]

But I hear America's not liked over in those eastern countries...

Why hello Miss Teen South Carolina!

[DiabloTX]

LAWLZ!

Try Foster's, it's Australian for beer.

[Fulmar]

Why hello Miss Teen South Carolina!

hahah

[MORAY37]

Why hello Miss Teen South Carolina!

Vulcan, in your super american geocentric world, Australia is west.

But, since the world is identified spatially using the Greenwich (Prime) meridian (Zero degrees), you'll notice that Australia is EAST.  This is why the oriental countries are know as "The Far East"

I'm sorry your education has failed you, but the young man moving was correct in his assessment as Australia being an EASTERN country.  Perhaps you might learn prior to trying to be a jerk to someone.

[DiabloTX]

Wow, some people just dont' like jokes. 

[MORAY37]

and I was gonna get a new cell phone for christmas, however, when I move to Australia, we're confused about the cell phone plan and stuff...

For example, it could cost like, 2 cents a minute here, but then over in australia, with the same plan, it'd be like $10 a minute... Is there a plan that makes it so that it's the same cost, no matter where you are? 

Oh yea, and any warnings you have for Australia?  I'm pretty excited to go...  The beaches... the surfing... the sailing...  But I hear America's not liked over in those eastern countries... I don't blame 'em though... 

Been there twice for research.  Pay attention to the locals.  Australia is home to the highest concentration of dangerous and poisonous animals of any continent.  It has been isolated for so long that most everything there has developed very highly effective toxins, and/or other defenses (see "teeth")  Where/when the locals don't swim...how to keep spiders and other insects out of your domicile, etc.  It is a beautiful place, but also very dangerous.  Box jellyfish and Irukandji (another jellyfish) can kill an adult within minutes of contact.  Two types of spiders regularly maim people over there, the Funnel Web and Red Back.  In the tidepools, you can find blue ring octopus.... one bite, you might as well write you will right there.  

Brown and Tiger Snakes..... I have never seen a snake that shows absolutely no fear of anything like an Australian Brown Snake.
And of course, the Great White is always around.

But, on the other hand.... to make up for the dangerous fauna.... The women are outstanding, and I mean OUTSTANDING.....Very down to earth.... and well....errr...I will say no more, in case my GF happens on this post.... I'm due to go back to Australia next year.  

[ink]

 one thing i know about Australia, they have 7 out of the worlds 10 most deadliest snakes.

the deadliest spider in the world.

and a lizard that can eat you whole

sounds like a fun place.

[MORAY37]

Wow, some people just dont' like jokes. 

When they make sense and are funny.... jokes are great.  Vulcan's post did neither.

[skernsk]

When they make sense and are funny.... jokes are great.  Vulcan's post did neither.

Heh, I have to say it made me laugh.  Lighten up Francis

[Oogly50]

I won't be living out in the middle of the country...  Right on the gold coast in queensland.  It'll be in a city... I could be wrong, but that probably isn't as dangerous as living in the outback...  

I look forward to the surfing and sailing there... the jelly fish problem scares me though.  Where do those usually float around in australia?  

For those wondering WHY I'm moving to Australia... My dad got a job there.  As everyone here knows, being a pilot in America SUCKS right now.  He sent in a resume' and the richest man in Queensland Australia calls us, wanting my dad to be his pilot.  His name is Clive Palmer...  http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/06/07/12153_more-gossip-news.html My dad's going into training Dec. 2nd (My birthday) to brush up on some of the Australian Flight rules.  He's already flown the MD-80 (the rich guys jet) so he doesnt need any training there.  After that, he's coming back, and then after christmas he's going down there.  Once the school year is over, the rest of us (including me) will fly down there with him.  

But really... how dangerous could the city be in terms of life threatening snakes and spiders?  *trembles*

[Holden McGroin]

Australia is home to the highest concentration of dangerous and poisonous animals of any continent.

Nothing personal Moray, but it makes me smile when people worry themselves about poison snakes or sharks or whatever, and then drive to a pub (probably without seatbelt) and risk bodily injury insulting somebody while drunk.

I would say the odds are 900 to 1 against you being hurt by a snake than by a human. (including yourself)