kjp

As part of my move up to Brisbane I have to change over my car registration and driving license from the ACT to QLD. My driving license is no problem - I just need a bit of paper with my new address on it (like a "change of address" receipt from the electoral commission). So that's easy.

For the registration I have to get a "Safety Certificate" for my car. This wouldn't be a problem, except:
- I've been over more than a few dirt roads, and have several chips in my windscreen (none of which significantly impede my view)
- The last time I got it serviced (a while back) I was told "you want to be a bit careful: your tyres are getting thin; you may want to get your wheels aligned". I - of course - decided to action that "later" (at some indeterminate point in the future).

Both of these were picked up in the inspection (done on monday** - a few days ago). My left two tyres where too thin. It took a while to get new tyres. I also got them aligned at the same time. They were a bit cheaper as I am a member of the NRMA - handy. But they're still not cheap though. Tuesday after work I got the chips/cracks repaired; and after work today I when back to the inspector, and got my completed safety forms. It's kind of annoying - running around doing jobs - I'd rather be doing pretty much anything else.

Now I just need to line up at the "Queensland Transport" office. There's one reasonably near by - near Chermside mall. I'll probably do that next week - tomorrow's friday...

**Monday was a day off work. Where I work has a working week of 36.25 hours (or so). However, they're happy if people (like me!) work 9 days a fortnight, each working day being 8 hours and a few minutes. So I spent my first free monday running around doing jobs. Next time I'll be at the beach or up a mountain or something similar (hopefully).