Tasmania??
Sep 8th 2007, 10:47 am
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Re: Tasmania??
We only had tempory work on the Sunshine coast, and we've been here nearly 4 months now, so a good permanent opportunity has come up and we're going for it. The sunshine coast has been amazing, but more like a holiday for us. Tas was always where we were origionally going to settle, we're big foodies. LOVE all the local produce available, the slower pace of life, the climate, the wildlife, the bushwalks..... It really suits us better, and hopefully when we find somewhere to live, we can make some permanent roots. I'm a bit of a hermit too....so being rural has always suited me...lol
Where are you planing on heading?
Melx
Where are you planing on heading?
Melx
Sep 8th 2007, 9:38 pm
#212
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Re: Tasmania??
Thanks Lenmil
We trying the spirit of Tasmania for this time round, got to get car and dog over there too!! Kinda dreading it, but should have a nice drive down the East coast on our way...lol.
We're finding it hard to find a rental where we need to be, so could be in for some big commutes till we find a home. Good luck with the flights, maybe catch you in Burnie one of these days, we only had a chance to explore Hobart, Lornie & half of the East coast so far....can't wait to go further afield.
Jerzo, south of hobart looks awesome, we've seen some amazing properties down there. Good luck with your move too!
Mel
We trying the spirit of Tasmania for this time round, got to get car and dog over there too!! Kinda dreading it, but should have a nice drive down the East coast on our way...lol.
We're finding it hard to find a rental where we need to be, so could be in for some big commutes till we find a home. Good luck with the flights, maybe catch you in Burnie one of these days, we only had a chance to explore Hobart, Lornie & half of the East coast so far....can't wait to go further afield.
Jerzo, south of hobart looks awesome, we've seen some amazing properties down there. Good luck with your move too!
Mel
Sep 8th 2007, 9:45 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
My boys are 15,9,7 & 16 months! and we want a much more outdoorsy ( is that a word??) lifestyle for the family as a whole not just the boys and we are in our 30s now it feels like it's time to do it.
We haven't been but all my family have and they loved it so we are going to give it a really good go and we have to be prepared to get over the 1st year even if it's really hard . The boys are excited , thankfully
going to do some housework (Grrr!!)
Bye for now
Zoe
We haven't been but all my family have and they loved it so we are going to give it a really good go and we have to be prepared to get over the 1st year even if it's really hard . The boys are excited , thankfully
going to do some housework (Grrr!!)
Bye for now
Zoe
Maybe see you out there, take care
Melx
Sep 9th 2007, 8:05 am
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Re: Tasmania??
Yep we have a very similar 'tribe'!!! ( hard to please all of them isn't it??)
We were trying to go by the end of Sept but the whole house sale has gone on & on so hopefully end of Oct we will be gone!
Which part are you going to in Tas? ( we dont even know yet!)
Oops just read the post above
Thanks for the karma xx Have some back
Sep 9th 2007, 12:52 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
Hiya, i am heading to Burnie as that is where the job is. Should be there in a few weeks time once we can sort out our flight. Right bunch of pirates theses airlines. Actually went to book online only to be told one of the connecting flights not available. Arrgghhh. Good luck with your move.
Duncan has applied for a job in Burnie, I am hoping he gets it as I've been researching Burnie and I am liking
what I see. House prices are soooooo cheap! What kind of work do you do?
Sep 9th 2007, 3:11 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...ediafilter=all
What is Duncan doing for a job? The people i talk to there seem really nice people with a good sense of humour. Hope he gets the job. Might see you there. House prices do seem good and the town is being done up with loads of money being spent on it. A new skate board park is being put in as we speak. It's only an hours flight to Melbourne too if you want a weekend trip to a big city. Below is a link to the town.
http://www.burnie.net/
Last edited by Lenmil; Sep 9th 2007 at 3:13 pm. Reason: Added a link.
Sep 9th 2007, 3:38 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
Fingerscrossed with the job application
The 24th September is coming around very quickly now.........
talk to you soon!
Sep 9th 2007, 6:15 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
Wey hey, good luck. Looks like i am heading out 24th Sept. I am a jeweller by trade. Here is a link for you to Burnie from the air.
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...ediafilter=all
What is Duncan doing for a job? The people i talk to there seem really nice people with a good sense of humour. Hope he gets the job. Might see you there. House prices do seem good and the town is being done up with loads of money being spent on it. A new skate board park is being put in as we speak. It's only an hours flight to Melbourne too if you want a weekend trip to a big city. Below is a link to the town.
http://www.burnie.net/
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...ediafilter=all
What is Duncan doing for a job? The people i talk to there seem really nice people with a good sense of humour. Hope he gets the job. Might see you there. House prices do seem good and the town is being done up with loads of money being spent on it. A new skate board park is being put in as we speak. It's only an hours flight to Melbourne too if you want a weekend trip to a big city. Below is a link to the town.
http://www.burnie.net/
Thanks for the links, I did find out about them on the above forum do you know it?
Duncan is a Diesel Fitter, basically he is a construction equipment mechanic specialising in excavators. He has applied with Caterpiller they have a depot in Burnie, Lonnie and Hobart so hopefully he can get in one of them, I'm praying for Burnie at the moment.
Failing that there are many construction equipment hire companies in Tas and he's bound to get a job with one of them.
We leave the country on the 24th too!! But we are heading for LA first for a well deserved break!
Good luck with your move and maybe we'll bump into each other in Burnie!
Sep 9th 2007, 6:26 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
Flights booked...... Going on my todd first to Tassy to work. The wifey and kids have gotten rid of me at last. Going to be hard leaving the family for a while as never been away from them. Wish we could have won some money on the lottery so they all could come but never mind, thems the breaks as they say. 24th Sept it is then.
Going on my todd first to Tassy to work. The wifey and kids have gotten rid of me at last. Going to be hard leaving the family for a while as never been away from them. Wish we could have won some money on the lottery so they all could come but never mind, thems the breaks as they say. 24th Sept it is then.
Sep 9th 2007, 6:31 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
Flights booked...... Going on my todd first to Tassy to work. The wifey and kids have gotten rid of me at last. Going to be hard leaving the family for a while as never been away from them. Wish we could have won some money on the lottery so they all could come but never mind, thems the breaks as they say. 24th Sept it is then.
Going on my todd first to Tassy to work. The wifey and kids have gotten rid of me at last. Going to be hard leaving the family for a while as never been away from them. Wish we could have won some money on the lottery so they all could come but never mind, thems the breaks as they say. 24th Sept it is then.Where are you flying from?
Sep 10th 2007, 1:42 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
Hi thanks for the reply. I leave terminal 4 at 12 ish, so wont be able to say hi. But may bump into you lot over in Tassy. Have a good flight.
Sep 10th 2007, 5:54 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
You have a good flight too Lenmil!! This is us over and out now we are loosing our internet connection tomorrow! Good luck to all!!!
Sep 10th 2007, 7:08 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
Good luck Kezza.
I'm a week after you.
Nobody left in MK soon
Cheers,
JJ
I'm a week after you.
Nobody left in MK soon
Cheers,
JJ
