9 weeks today we have been here -update
May 6th 2004, 10:41 am
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9 weeks today we have been here -update
Hello all and lots of new people on here I hardly recognise anyone, so many may not remember me.
But here goes :-
We are adjusting to life here where everything happens at a snails pace.
I got a good job in the city so pretty pleased about that. Hubby got a job about 10 days after being here. We are renting a 3 bedroomed house with DLUG and master with WIR and ensuite. But don't that is posh that is just standard round here. We both bought cars I got a Toyota Camry about 11 years old and hubby got a Nissan Terrano 4x4 which is about 14 years old but that doesn't matter over here. I love that there is no status in cars or clothes here. But I do miss getting really dressed up. But there are places to go to if you want to.
Life here is different and you do get more options we where away over easter sunbathing and then this weekend it's been 24 degrees and we where up at rainbow Beach. I love things here and I hate things here but that's life in general. I don't miss things that much although a good Indian meal wouldn't go a miss or real chips and peas or beans mmmmm.
I have made quite a few friends so have a social circle mainly through hubby playing soccer.
We are enjoying it and this is home now - and happy to call it that.
C x
But here goes :-
We are adjusting to life here where everything happens at a snails pace.
I got a good job in the city so pretty pleased about that. Hubby got a job about 10 days after being here. We are renting a 3 bedroomed house with DLUG and master with WIR and ensuite. But don't that is posh that is just standard round here. We both bought cars I got a Toyota Camry about 11 years old and hubby got a Nissan Terrano 4x4 which is about 14 years old but that doesn't matter over here. I love that there is no status in cars or clothes here. But I do miss getting really dressed up. But there are places to go to if you want to.
Life here is different and you do get more options we where away over easter sunbathing and then this weekend it's been 24 degrees and we where up at rainbow Beach. I love things here and I hate things here but that's life in general. I don't miss things that much although a good Indian meal wouldn't go a miss or real chips and peas or beans mmmmm.
I have made quite a few friends so have a social circle mainly through hubby playing soccer.
We are enjoying it and this is home now - and happy to call it that.
C x
May 6th 2004, 10:44 am
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Nice one Carianne.
I remember the excellent posts with regards things to do. Glad to see that it is working out and that you are happy to call it home.
Just goes to show that the harbingers of doom with regards to Oz of late are not the norm.
Good luck.
I remember the excellent posts with regards things to do. Glad to see that it is working out and that you are happy to call it home.
Just goes to show that the harbingers of doom with regards to Oz of late are not the norm.
Good luck.
May 6th 2004, 10:45 am
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Great to hear from you Carianne
Btw - have walk in robes WIR, but what is DLUG?
"We are renting a 3 bedroomed house with DLUG and master with WIR and ensuite."
Ta!
Btw - have walk in robes WIR, but what is DLUG?
"We are renting a 3 bedroomed house with DLUG and master with WIR and ensuite."
Ta!
May 6th 2004, 10:46 am
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Re: 9 weeks today we have been here -update
Originally posted by Carrianne
Hello all and lots of new people on here I hardly recognise anyone, so many may not remember me.
But here goes :-
We are adjusting to life here where everything happens at a snails pace.
I got a good job in the city so pretty pleased about that. Hubby got a job about 10 days after being here. We are renting a 3 bedroomed house with DLUG and master with WIR and ensuite. But don't that is posh that is just standard round here. We both bought cars I got a Toyota Camry about 11 years old and hubby got a Nissan Terrano 4x4 which is about 14 years old but that doesn't matter over here. I love that there is no status in cars or clothes here. But I do miss getting really dressed up. But there are places to go to if you want to.
Life here is different and you do get more options we where away over easter sunbathing and then this weekend it's been 24 degrees and we where up at rainbow Beach. I love things here and I hate things here but that's life in general. I don't miss things that much although a good Indian meal wouldn't go a miss or real chips and peas or beans mmmmm.
I have made quite a few friends so have a social circle mainly through hubby playing soccer.
We are enjoying it and this is home now - and happy to call it that.
C x
Hello all and lots of new people on here I hardly recognise anyone, so many may not remember me.
But here goes :-
We are adjusting to life here where everything happens at a snails pace.
I got a good job in the city so pretty pleased about that. Hubby got a job about 10 days after being here. We are renting a 3 bedroomed house with DLUG and master with WIR and ensuite. But don't that is posh that is just standard round here. We both bought cars I got a Toyota Camry about 11 years old and hubby got a Nissan Terrano 4x4 which is about 14 years old but that doesn't matter over here. I love that there is no status in cars or clothes here. But I do miss getting really dressed up. But there are places to go to if you want to.
Life here is different and you do get more options we where away over easter sunbathing and then this weekend it's been 24 degrees and we where up at rainbow Beach. I love things here and I hate things here but that's life in general. I don't miss things that much although a good Indian meal wouldn't go a miss or real chips and peas or beans mmmmm.
I have made quite a few friends so have a social circle mainly through hubby playing soccer.
We are enjoying it and this is home now - and happy to call it that.
C x
Keep up the good work.
Cheers.
May 6th 2004, 10:48 am
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Hi Sweetie
Glad things are working out for you both in OZ and that you are enjoying yourselves.
Talk to you soon
Footie xxx
Glad things are working out for you both in OZ and that you are enjoying yourselves.
Talk to you soon
Footie xxx
May 6th 2004, 10:49 am
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Hi,
Thanks all Double Lock up garage !
Thanks all Double Lock up garage !
May 6th 2004, 10:50 am
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Thanks! Takes a while to get used to the different estate agents speak!
May 6th 2004, 10:58 am
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Glad you're enjoying it, Carrianne - & look forward to finally putting a face to the name soon!
May 6th 2004, 12:06 pm
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HI Carrianne! Glad its all working out for you both!
I am another one of those people who in your absence used all those useful threads on what to do before you move - so thank you for making our life easier!!!
Good luck - enjoy the sun!
I am another one of those people who in your absence used all those useful threads on what to do before you move - so thank you for making our life easier!!!
Good luck - enjoy the sun!
May 6th 2004, 1:23 pm
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Re: 9 weeks today we have been here -update
Fantastic to hear you are enjoying your new life Carrianne.
I agree with ianj...........it's nice you haven't focussed on doom and gloom but on the "balance" of good & bad
Keep smiling.........your in Oz!
Phoenixuk2oz
I agree with ianj...........it's nice you haven't focussed on doom and gloom but on the "balance" of good & bad
Keep smiling.........your in Oz!
Phoenixuk2oz
May 6th 2004, 3:21 pm
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Its nice to read that you are settling well in Oz.
I remember the days when we were all waiting for Visas and selling homes, and trying to get everything sorted. Seems such a long time ago now.
Good luck
Whisky
I remember the days when we were all waiting for Visas and selling homes, and trying to get everything sorted. Seems such a long time ago now.
Good luck
Whisky
May 6th 2004, 4:37 pm
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so pleased carrianne that everything has slotted into place a good reminder for all of us to remian positive
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May 6th 2004, 4:51 pm
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Glad to hear it's going well for you and hubby.
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May 6th 2004, 9:17 pm
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Hope it all gets even better for you carianne. Keep smiling!!
May 6th 2004, 9:40 pm
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Re: 9 weeks today we have been here -update
I don't miss things that much although a good Indian meal wouldn't go a miss or real chips and peas or beans mmmmm.
C x [/QUOTE]
Hi C
If you are missing a good curry have a drive up tp Maroochydore we had 6 months down there and there is a brill curry house just next to "sizzlers" (can't remember name soz)
Its well worth a visit
Glad all going well for you all
Mick n Cheryl
C x [/QUOTE]
Hi C
If you are missing a good curry have a drive up tp Maroochydore we had 6 months down there and there is a brill curry house just next to "sizzlers" (can't remember name soz)
Its well worth a visit
Glad all going well for you all
Mick n Cheryl