Wal-Mart, how many?

[Rifleman1776]

Well, as seasoned travelers, all should be well. As stated take us as you find us and a good sense of humour is a must.
Australians will take '' the '' out of just about anything and everything if theres a good laugh to be had. Can be a bit daunting for the uninitiated

Shipping by sea is the way to go,slow but very cost effective. For the important, gotta have stuff use air, but do it via a consolidator, any other way will be too expensive

They will be fine. I wish it was me, I feel I would enjoy the camaraderie with y'all. In my part of the country, folks get along with folks. In fact, I almost became an Aussie at one point in my life. But that's a story straying way off this thread.

[BobL]

That is a huge sore point for almost everything in America.

Australia is the same, maybe worse. Quality control doesn't matter much as far as I'm concerned, our rampant consumerism is going to stuff us all up sooner or later.

[Papa]

That is a huge sore point for almost everything in America. I'm not wanting to get into things political since I'm an outsider here but knowing almost everything in our household is made in China is not a happy feeling. This is especially true withour unemployment rate very high. Illegals pouring in from Mexico, and elsewhere makes it much worse.
However, Wal-Mart does have good quality control. With few exceptions, I have no qualms with the merchandise they sell. They are a huge, very huge, employer and generous with donations to worthy causes.

Right now they have "back to school" stuff at insane prices. I asked
what was going on and they said, "we are trying to help in any way
we can".

Seventy sheet note books, 15 cents, 24 count crayolas, 25 cents.
ring binders, 25 cents. composition books 25 cents. Report folders
15 cents. And a whole lot more at these prices.

Remember the first relief to arrive in New Orleans was a Wal Mart
truck with bottled water.

The police here take needy kids to Wal Mart for Christmas shopping
and Santa picks up the check.

If there is a problem with something from Wal Mart, it is not a problem.

BTW, I am on the board of directors at a large bank here and they
deal with Wal Mart and I am not allowed to own Wal Mart stock.

[bluegum30]

Hey Rifleman we love a bit of straying off the track never know what you might see ,or get involved in .keep a lookout there a couple of sithe weilding fellas about ,i think they must sleep here.Lloyd

[hughie]

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In fact, I almost became an Aussie at one point in my life. But that's a story straying way off this thread.

no worries, I nearly became one of your lot But as you say thats another story.

[RETIRED]

Hey Rifleman we love a bit of straying off the track never know what you might see ,or get involved in .keep a lookout there a couple of sithe weilding fellas about ,i think they must sleep here.Lloyd

MOI!!! Never, axe is my weapon of choice.

[Scribbly Gum]

Port Macquarie is one of the most beautiful places on the NSW coastline. Personally I think that South West Rocks is the most beautiful, and it is just up the road.
The people of Port Macquarie and its region are lovely welcoming folk, and there is every kind of facility that you could want in the city or round about.
Newcastle is only a 2-1/2 hour drive away and Sydney only 4 hours. The airport has flights many times per day to Sydney and Brisbane, and the Railway and coach services can be accessed from there as well.
Weather wise, the Port Macquarie region is recognised as having the mildest climatic conditions all year round of any centre in Australia, and the CSIRO modelling suggests that it will suffer the least with climate change and global warming.
In short, there are few places that can equal it as a most desirable place to live and work.
Cheers
SG

[BobR]

Rifleman, there are a few forum members in the Port Macquarie area. If the family need any asistance when they get here just post to the forum or email some of the local members.

[acmegridley]

Dont know whether to be happy or sad that you nearly became an Aussie

[Blue-deviled]

That is a huge sore point for almost everything in America. I'm not wanting to get into things political since I'm an outsider here but knowing almost everything in our household is made in China is not a happy feeling. This is especially true withour unemployment rate very high. Illegals pouring in from Mexico, and elsewhere makes it much worse.
However, Wal-Mart does have good quality control. With few exceptions, I have no qualms with the merchandise they sell. They are a huge, very huge, employer and generous with donations to worthy causes.

This one is well worth a read - Amazon.com: The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really… -

[Gaza]

This one is well worth a read - Amazon.com: The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really… -

how about the guy that sells the egg thing to walmart, they ask him to drop his price he says no they still buy.

all other vendors drops the price year after year .

harvey norman pull the same thing with local manufacters in Aust.

[Rifleman1776]

Port Macquarie is one of the most beautiful places on the NSW coastline. Personally I think that South West Rocks is the most beautiful, and it is just up the road.
The people of Port Macquarie and its region are lovely welcoming folk, and there is every kind of facility that you could want in the city or round about.
Newcastle is only a 2-1/2 hour drive away and Sydney only 4 hours. The airport has flights many times per day to Sydney and Brisbane, and the Railway and coach services can be accessed from there as well.
Weather wise, the Port Macquarie region is recognised as having the mildest climatic conditions all year round of any centre in Australia, and the CSIRO modelling suggests that it will suffer the least with climate change and global warming.
In short, there are few places that can equal it as a most desirable place to live and work.
Cheers
SG

Very encouraging, I'll pass the info on to them. Thanks.

[Rifleman1776]

Rifleman, there are a few forum members in the Port Macquarie area. If the family need any asistance when they get here just post to the forum or email some of the local members.

Bob, thank you. If finances allow wife and I hope to visit in early December. I might just knock on a few woodworkers doors while (if) we are there.

[hughie]

Bob, thank you. If finances allow wife and I hope to visit in early December. I might just knock on a few woodworkers doors while (if) we are there.

Be sure to allow a day or so in Sydney, by then I should have my shed [shop] up and running.Could have a go at getting a few of the guys together and make a ' do' of it.

[Rifleman1776]

My son and his family arrived in Port Mac about a week ago and are getting settled.
They are still getting in on the wrong side of their car. My son is waiting on word when his job starts. His license approval has been hung up in the deep dark depths of some bureaucratic office.
They say a store called Big W or similar is very much like our Wal-Mart but without the food. They comment on how expensive paper products are, quite a bit higher than in the States. I offer the opinion, you are probably better off keeping it that way with (presumed) imports than starting your own paper industry. Paper manufacture is an environmental nightmare. We have some in my state.
Their first impressions of Port Mac are highly favorable. Very pretty, lots of recreational opportunities. But what caught their attention was how so many friends and families engaged in wholesome activities together. They are sure they will be happy there. Hope not too happy. We want them to come back.