Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
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Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Hi,
My name's Fiona (Fee) I'm off to Melbourne in October with my husband Antony (Ant) and our 3 kids- 2 boys-16 and 9 and one girl 5. We live in Portcheser near Fareham. This is the first time ive been on this forum, just wondered if there is anyone else from around here wanting to meet up for a chat/drink to calm my nerves as starting to feel scared as the time gets closer!!
My name's Fiona (Fee) I'm off to Melbourne in October with my husband Antony (Ant) and our 3 kids- 2 boys-16 and 9 and one girl 5. We live in Portcheser near Fareham. This is the first time ive been on this forum, just wondered if there is anyone else from around here wanting to meet up for a chat/drink to calm my nerves as starting to feel scared as the time gets closer!!
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by Fee
Hi,
My name's Fiona (Fee) I'm off to Melbourne in October with my husband Antony (Ant) and our 3 kids- 2 boys-16 and 9 and one girl 5. We live in Portcheser near Fareham. This is the first time ive been on this forum, just wondered if there is anyone else from around here wanting to meet up for a chat/drink to calm my nerves as starting to feel scared as the time gets closer!!
My name's Fiona (Fee) I'm off to Melbourne in October with my husband Antony (Ant) and our 3 kids- 2 boys-16 and 9 and one girl 5. We live in Portcheser near Fareham. This is the first time ive been on this forum, just wondered if there is anyone else from around here wanting to meet up for a chat/drink to calm my nerves as starting to feel scared as the time gets closer!!
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...64#post2158364
and another is about positive vibes from Melbourne
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...58#post2159158
Good luck with your plans, you'll find this site helpful, and friendly.
Carl
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by fireeater
Hi Fiona and welcome to the site. I was brought up in Hampshire but haven't lived there for 20 years, but I recently moved to Melbourne. Just in case you missed them, there are a couple of threads that might interest you. One is about people from Hampshire meeting up
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...64#post2158364
and another is about positive vibes from Melbourne
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...58#post2159158
Good luck with your plans, you'll find this site helpful, and friendly.
Carl
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...64#post2158364
and another is about positive vibes from Melbourne
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...58#post2159158
Good luck with your plans, you'll find this site helpful, and friendly.
Carl
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by Fee
Hi,
My name's Fiona (Fee) I'm off to Melbourne in October with my husband Antony (Ant) and our 3 kids- 2 boys-16 and 9 and one girl 5. We live in Portcheser near Fareham. This is the first time ive been on this forum, just wondered if there is anyone else from around here wanting to meet up for a chat/drink to calm my nerves as starting to feel scared as the time gets closer!!
My name's Fiona (Fee) I'm off to Melbourne in October with my husband Antony (Ant) and our 3 kids- 2 boys-16 and 9 and one girl 5. We live in Portcheser near Fareham. This is the first time ive been on this forum, just wondered if there is anyone else from around here wanting to meet up for a chat/drink to calm my nerves as starting to feel scared as the time gets closer!!
There are a few of us in Hampshire, and some very close to you. Were in Fareham, but moving to Perth at begining of August.
A thread was started a few days back for hampshire people to meet over easter. Have a read of the thread.. Im hoping that we can all get togther soon, but need to wait for everyone to come back to me.
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by Fee
Hi,
My name's Fiona (Fee) I'm off to Melbourne in October with my husband Antony (Ant) and our 3 kids- 2 boys-16 and 9 and one girl 5. We live in Portcheser near Fareham. This is the first time ive been on this forum, just wondered if there is anyone else from around here wanting to meet up for a chat/drink to calm my nerves as starting to feel scared as the time gets closer!!
My name's Fiona (Fee) I'm off to Melbourne in October with my husband Antony (Ant) and our 3 kids- 2 boys-16 and 9 and one girl 5. We live in Portcheser near Fareham. This is the first time ive been on this forum, just wondered if there is anyone else from around here wanting to meet up for a chat/drink to calm my nerves as starting to feel scared as the time gets closer!!
There are a few of us in Hampshire, and some very close to you. Were in Fareham, but moving to Perth at begining of August.
A thread was started a few days back for hampshire people to meet over easter. Have a read of the thread.. Im hoping that we can all get togther soon, but need to wait for everyone to come back to me.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ight=hampshire
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by chr1sarter
Fee,
There are a few of us in Hampshire, and some very close to you. Were in Fareham, but moving to Perth at begining of August.
A thread was started a few days back for hampshire people to meet over easter. Have a read of the thread.. Im hoping that we can all get togther soon, but need to wait for everyone to come back to me.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ight=hampshire
There are a few of us in Hampshire, and some very close to you. Were in Fareham, but moving to Perth at begining of August.
A thread was started a few days back for hampshire people to meet over easter. Have a read of the thread.. Im hoping that we can all get togther soon, but need to wait for everyone to come back to me.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ight=hampshire
Fee
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by Fee
Thanks Carl, Will have a look at those threads.Where abouts in Melbourne do you live? We are thinking about going to Patterson Lakes,have you heard of it and if so what's it like?
At the top of your page you have a seach button. If you enter "Melbourne", "Melbourne Suburbs" or even "Patterson Lakes" you'll find some stuff.
And life in Melbourne is great
Carl
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Fiona, Hi we are going to Melbourne area. We are nr Newbury in Berkshire and would also welcome a meet. We ahve 2 boys 13yrs, and 10yrs.
Originally Posted by Fee
Hi,
My name's Fiona (Fee) I'm off to Melbourne in October with my husband Antony (Ant) and our 3 kids- 2 boys-16 and 9 and one girl 5. We live in Portcheser near Fareham. This is the first time ive been on this forum, just wondered if there is anyone else from around here wanting to meet up for a chat/drink to calm my nerves as starting to feel scared as the time gets closer!!
My name's Fiona (Fee) I'm off to Melbourne in October with my husband Antony (Ant) and our 3 kids- 2 boys-16 and 9 and one girl 5. We live in Portcheser near Fareham. This is the first time ive been on this forum, just wondered if there is anyone else from around here wanting to meet up for a chat/drink to calm my nerves as starting to feel scared as the time gets closer!!
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by fireeater
I live in Williamstown in the South West whereas Patterson Lakes is on the East near Frankston. It is a fair way from the CBD but you'll find a lot of expats have moved to the SE suburbs and love it. I've not been there so can't comment more....
At the top of your page you have a seach button. If you enter "Melbourne", "Melbourne Suburbs" or even "Patterson Lakes" you'll find some stuff.
And life in Melbourne is great
Carl
At the top of your page you have a seach button. If you enter "Melbourne", "Melbourne Suburbs" or even "Patterson Lakes" you'll find some stuff.
And life in Melbourne is great
Carl
Fee
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by gladiatorjw
Fiona, Hi we are going to Melbourne area. We are nr Newbury in Berkshire and would also welcome a meet. We ahve 2 boys 13yrs, and 10yrs.
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by Fee
So glad to hear that life in Melboune is great. Am feeling more positive already!
Fee
Fee
Not to mention the visa process, house selling, difficult family members, etc...
But you'll certainly get empathy, sympathy and support from this site and the whole emigration thing is worth all the hassles if it makes your dreams come true.
Best of luck
Carl
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by fireeater
Good, positive feelings help But remember to be realistic. It's a great adventure, but not right for everyone, so when you read threads don't take everything too literally but remember that people see things differently based on their own personal make-up and experiences.
Not to mention the visa process, house selling, difficult family members, etc...
But you'll certainly get empathy, sympathy and support from this site and the whole emigration thing is worth all the hassles if it makes your dreams come true.
Best of luck
Carl
Not to mention the visa process, house selling, difficult family members, etc...
But you'll certainly get empathy, sympathy and support from this site and the whole emigration thing is worth all the hassles if it makes your dreams come true.
Best of luck
Carl
Thanks again
Fee
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by Fee
Thanks Carl, it's been really good to talk to you. It's only been recently that i haven't felt so positive, i think as the time draws nearer i've been thinking more and more about leaving all of my friends and family and the fact that i dont know a single person in Oz! We've decided to rent our house out for a couple of years to start with so if things dont work out we can come back but hopefully we'll love it. Anyway i must go and get stuff ready for work tomorrow so i'll say bye.
Thanks again
Fee
Thanks again
Fee
Carl
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Originally Posted by chr1sarter
Fee,
There are a few of us in Hampshire, and some very close to you. Were in Fareham, but moving to Perth at begining of August.
A thread was started a few days back for hampshire people to meet over easter. Have a read of the thread.. Im hoping that we can all get togther soon, but need to wait for everyone to come back to me.
There are a few of us in Hampshire, and some very close to you. Were in Fareham, but moving to Perth at begining of August.
A thread was started a few days back for hampshire people to meet over easter. Have a read of the thread.. Im hoping that we can all get togther soon, but need to wait for everyone to come back to me.
Please keep in touch!
Robbo2.
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Re: Anyone from Hampshire going to Melbourne?
Hello fee
We live in knowle village, fareham.we are off to Melbourne sometime this year and have chosen the Mornington penninsular area to settle. Me and my wife are 30 and we have two small children, 3 and 4.
Regards
Mike and Chaley Scott
We live in knowle village, fareham.we are off to Melbourne sometime this year and have chosen the Mornington penninsular area to settle. Me and my wife are 30 and we have two small children, 3 and 4.
Regards
Mike and Chaley Scott