The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
#16
Re: The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
Originally Posted by Pam
At the show. We want to have a good look round the show, and if I'm let loose in the pub so early in the day I make not make it back in to the show!!
We'll be getting there for when it opens (the show not the pub!), so we'll be thinking about taking a break between 12 and 1 anyway? How about you?
We'll be getting there for when it opens (the show not the pub!), so we'll be thinking about taking a break between 12 and 1 anyway? How about you?
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Re: The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
Originally Posted by Juliecabs
Not going to bother with the show this time. Have fun though.
What stage are you at?
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Re: The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
Originally Posted by Pam
Have you been before then? I went last year, but hubby had to stay home with sick little-un. So he wants to go this year. We've already got our Visas - validating them next week
What stage are you at?
What stage are you at?
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Re: The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
Originally Posted by Juliecabs
Long story, but meds should be going back to Sydney in the next few weeks then AoS can go for interview with Centrelink. Was hoping to have visa in May but at this rate it's going to be Christmas again
My brother and sister in law have been waiting ages for med requests, it finally came last week after about 4 months wait. So it looks like things are moving again!
Have you been to Oz before? And do you know where you're headed?
#20
Re: The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
Originally Posted by Pam
At the show. We want to have a good look round the show, and if I'm let loose in the pub so early in the day I make not make it back in to the show!!
We'll be getting there for when it opens (the show not the pub!), so we'll be thinking about taking a break between 12 and 1 anyway? How about you?
We'll be getting there for when it opens (the show not the pub!), so we'll be thinking about taking a break between 12 and 1 anyway? How about you?
we'll be there about that time, plus i think fluffythecampfireslayer and PP will be 'hanging' around too!!!!
woops should have made it clear that we'll be at the show not the meet this time (sorry Julie) can't talk mum into having girls all day plus eve!
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Re: The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
Originally Posted by alan and sam
we'll be there about that time, plus i think fluffythecampfireslayer and PP will be 'hanging' around too!!!!
woops should have made it clear that we'll be at the show not the meet this time (sorry Julie) can't talk mum into having girls all day plus eve!
woops should have made it clear that we'll be at the show not the meet this time (sorry Julie) can't talk mum into having girls all day plus eve!
#22
Re: The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
Originally Posted by Pam
It might not take as long as you think - maybe now the Xmas back-up is cleared, it'll move more quickly!
My brother and sister in law have been waiting ages for med requests, it finally came last week after about 4 months wait. So it looks like things are moving again!
Have you been to Oz before? And do you know where you're headed?
My brother and sister in law have been waiting ages for med requests, it finally came last week after about 4 months wait. So it looks like things are moving again!
Have you been to Oz before? And do you know where you're headed?
Anyway, we were in Oz 18 months ago on holiday to visit rellies there and will be going to the Gold Coast hopefully at the end of August.
#23
Re: The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
Think I'll just cancel the meet at the pub afterwards as there doesn't seem to be much interest
Have fun at the show all of you.
Julie. x
Have fun at the show all of you.
Julie. x
#24
Re: The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
We went to the show today as husband had an unexpected day off, we were planning to go Sunday, my opinion and this is only my opinion, bit of a waste of time we thought anyway!!
We had a result as on the way in this bloke walked up to us and gave us free tickets so we didnt lose anything, but think we would of been a bit peeeeved if we had spent £20 to get in!!
Loads of stalls for properties in Spain and France and the rest of Europe, Loads of stalls for Canada and also New Zealand, but we were disapointed that Australia seemed to have less stalls!!
Lots of agents there, loads infact, we picked up information from all the major removals companies, and a couple of the financial guys, but in honesty no more information than if I had emailed or rung them for info. Only one job search company there, and he wanted £2500 minimum for finding a job in Oz, which we both thought was a little steeeeeeeep!! :scared:
But I would say show more for people not having assigned an agent yet, those stalls were busy, but for people like us just about to get the visa, not really worth the dosh!!
It wasnt very busy today (apparently one of the chaps said 9500 people went last year!!) either so it wasnt like everyone was rushed off their feet with people to talk to, some of the stall holders were a bit "couldnt be bothered" to talk to you attitude, we felt that anyway!!
Not trying to put anyone off going, but like I said purely my opinion, I wouldnt bother again!!
We had a result as on the way in this bloke walked up to us and gave us free tickets so we didnt lose anything, but think we would of been a bit peeeeved if we had spent £20 to get in!!
Loads of stalls for properties in Spain and France and the rest of Europe, Loads of stalls for Canada and also New Zealand, but we were disapointed that Australia seemed to have less stalls!!
Lots of agents there, loads infact, we picked up information from all the major removals companies, and a couple of the financial guys, but in honesty no more information than if I had emailed or rung them for info. Only one job search company there, and he wanted £2500 minimum for finding a job in Oz, which we both thought was a little steeeeeeeep!! :scared:
But I would say show more for people not having assigned an agent yet, those stalls were busy, but for people like us just about to get the visa, not really worth the dosh!!
It wasnt very busy today (apparently one of the chaps said 9500 people went last year!!) either so it wasnt like everyone was rushed off their feet with people to talk to, some of the stall holders were a bit "couldnt be bothered" to talk to you attitude, we felt that anyway!!
Not trying to put anyone off going, but like I said purely my opinion, I wouldnt bother again!!
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Re: The OFFICIAL Sandown Meet Thread
Originally Posted by toon williams
We went to the show today as husband had an unexpected day off, we were planning to go Sunday, my opinion and this is only my opinion, bit of a waste of time we thought anyway!!
We had a result as on the way in this bloke walked up to us and gave us free tickets so we didnt lose anything, but think we would of been a bit peeeeved if we had spent £20 to get in!!
Loads of stalls for properties in Spain and France and the rest of Europe, Loads of stalls for Canada and also New Zealand, but we were disapointed that Australia seemed to have less stalls!!
Lots of agents there, loads infact, we picked up information from all the major removals companies, and a couple of the financial guys, but in honesty no more information than if I had emailed or rung them for info. Only one job search company there, and he wanted £2500 minimum for finding a job in Oz, which we both thought was a little steeeeeeeep!! :scared:
But I would say show more for people not having assigned an agent yet, those stalls were busy, but for people like us just about to get the visa, not really worth the dosh!!
It wasnt very busy today (apparently one of the chaps said 9500 people went last year!!) either so it wasnt like everyone was rushed off their feet with people to talk to, some of the stall holders were a bit "couldnt be bothered" to talk to you attitude, we felt that anyway!!
Not trying to put anyone off going, but like I said purely my opinion, I wouldnt bother again!!
We had a result as on the way in this bloke walked up to us and gave us free tickets so we didnt lose anything, but think we would of been a bit peeeeved if we had spent £20 to get in!!
Loads of stalls for properties in Spain and France and the rest of Europe, Loads of stalls for Canada and also New Zealand, but we were disapointed that Australia seemed to have less stalls!!
Lots of agents there, loads infact, we picked up information from all the major removals companies, and a couple of the financial guys, but in honesty no more information than if I had emailed or rung them for info. Only one job search company there, and he wanted £2500 minimum for finding a job in Oz, which we both thought was a little steeeeeeeep!! :scared:
But I would say show more for people not having assigned an agent yet, those stalls were busy, but for people like us just about to get the visa, not really worth the dosh!!
It wasnt very busy today (apparently one of the chaps said 9500 people went last year!!) either so it wasnt like everyone was rushed off their feet with people to talk to, some of the stall holders were a bit "couldnt be bothered" to talk to you attitude, we felt that anyway!!
Not trying to put anyone off going, but like I said purely my opinion, I wouldnt bother again!!
Ttally agree!! Went today - what a waste of time and money - if you haven't sorted out Visa yet, i't's probably OK, but otherwise no point going.