BBC - Wanted Down Under
Jan 10th 2008 | 2:05 am
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Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Ruth
I thought you and your Husband were brilliant on the show. You are such a lovely couple and deserve to do well out there. I hope I have the same fortune when I finally make make
Good luck to you both you thoroughly deserve it you seem a very genuine couple.
Paris
I thought you and your Husband were brilliant on the show. You are such a lovely couple and deserve to do well out there. I hope I have the same fortune when I finally make make
Good luck to you both you thoroughly deserve it you seem a very genuine couple.
Paris
Jan 10th 2008 | 3:32 am
#1412
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Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Ruth
I thought you and your Husband were brilliant on the show. You are such a lovely couple and deserve to do well out there. I hope I have the same fortune when I finally make make
Good luck to you both you thoroughly deserve it you seem a very genuine couple.
Paris
I thought you and your Husband were brilliant on the show. You are such a lovely couple and deserve to do well out there. I hope I have the same fortune when I finally make make
Good luck to you both you thoroughly deserve it you seem a very genuine couple.
Paris
Good luck with your move, and i hope you get to fulfil your dream of marine biology and a gorgeous house.
Jan 10th 2008 | 3:44 am
#1413
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From: Randwick Australia
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Hi Sarah and others,
Brand new to this website but got tons of info already, I saw the programme this morning it was great (made me late for work) we are in the progress of emigrating about a month into it with house on the market, I cantacted the show this morning to see if me and my husband could come out for a peek first, ive already been but my husband hasnt... so heard nothing back yet!"!! well i only emailed this morning.. well you never know... it must have been so much fun, I will look out for you...
were hoping to head to QL
thanks
jo
Brand new to this website but got tons of info already, I saw the programme this morning it was great (made me late for work) we are in the progress of emigrating about a month into it with house on the market, I cantacted the show this morning to see if me and my husband could come out for a peek first, ive already been but my husband hasnt... so heard nothing back yet!"!! well i only emailed this morning.. well you never know... it must have been so much fun, I will look out for you...
were hoping to head to QL
thanks
jo
Jan 10th 2008 | 3:46 am
#1414
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Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Thank you for your kind comments. We were worried about how we'd come across because after all they show 45 minutes but take over 200 hours of footage and sooo much was left out/edited out!
We were very lucky to be given the opportunity to go and revisit Cairns and answer all the questions we had regardng the move, believe me when I say we have researched this pretty damn well, my note taking is legendary! We now have our visas and once the house is sold we'll be moving to Cairns, much to the disappointed of my boss who keep trying to bribe me to stay, yes I do work too! They showed all the lovely negative aspects of work in Cairns for marine bios, what they didn't show was that last time I was in Cairns I worked as a marine bio on one of the boats, I got the job within 24 hours of being in Cairns and I got paid more than Adam so that is what I'm planning on doing again. It is great knowing that Adam already has a job lined up for when we arrive and it takes the financial pressure off.
We so fell in love with the first house largely because it was so much more beautiful that we thought we'd ever afford so to be told we could was great, we actually saw another mortgage advisor when we were out there, they didn't show that either, you said my work on the boats without a contract was fine, phew! They pretty much don't do small houses out there so why not stetch yourselves and get the best that you can afford? The one in Yorkeys Knob was really down, they didn;t show the half of it, we were told it would cost at least $100k to do it up which would make it more expesive that the second house that was brand new so why would we go for that! Initially Yorkey's Knob was where we wanted to go but the flight path put us off as there were planes over head every 15-20 mins and were too loud for my liking but other than that its gorgeous but well probably go with Kewarra Beach and build our own home as its cheaper!
Finally there is nothing wrong with our lives in the UK but we know that we can improve our lives, lifestyle and future for our foxcubs by moving to Oz, so why would not want to do it?
Thanks again for all your support and I hope you all have successful moves and fantasic lives down under
Ruth & Adam
xxxx
We were very lucky to be given the opportunity to go and revisit Cairns and answer all the questions we had regardng the move, believe me when I say we have researched this pretty damn well, my note taking is legendary! We now have our visas and once the house is sold we'll be moving to Cairns, much to the disappointed of my boss who keep trying to bribe me to stay, yes I do work too! They showed all the lovely negative aspects of work in Cairns for marine bios, what they didn't show was that last time I was in Cairns I worked as a marine bio on one of the boats, I got the job within 24 hours of being in Cairns and I got paid more than Adam so that is what I'm planning on doing again. It is great knowing that Adam already has a job lined up for when we arrive and it takes the financial pressure off.
We so fell in love with the first house largely because it was so much more beautiful that we thought we'd ever afford so to be told we could was great, we actually saw another mortgage advisor when we were out there, they didn't show that either, you said my work on the boats without a contract was fine, phew! They pretty much don't do small houses out there so why not stetch yourselves and get the best that you can afford? The one in Yorkeys Knob was really down, they didn;t show the half of it, we were told it would cost at least $100k to do it up which would make it more expesive that the second house that was brand new so why would we go for that! Initially Yorkey's Knob was where we wanted to go but the flight path put us off as there were planes over head every 15-20 mins and were too loud for my liking but other than that its gorgeous but well probably go with Kewarra Beach and build our own home as its cheaper!
Finally there is nothing wrong with our lives in the UK but we know that we can improve our lives, lifestyle and future for our foxcubs by moving to Oz, so why would not want to do it?
Thanks again for all your support and I hope you all have successful moves and fantasic lives down under
Ruth & Adam
xxxx
Jan 10th 2008 | 5:47 am
#1415
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Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Best by far at last on this show a lovely young couple set on living thier dream and going for it....and family members who didn't bawl their eyes out trying to put them off & actualy supported them. You only live once best of luck to ya both.
As for that bloody presenter....KA POW and the editor.
They really twist things. When you stated the obvious that if you thought your life would not be better in OZ than it was in the UK then you wouldn't make the move....what did she say....OH But as the doubts start to rise there could be problems blah blah. If you could have taken the camera and filmed it ALL yourself and kicked her into touch it would have been 100 times better.
As for that bloody presenter....KA POW and the editor.
They really twist things. When you stated the obvious that if you thought your life would not be better in OZ than it was in the UK then you wouldn't make the move....what did she say....OH But as the doubts start to rise there could be problems blah blah. If you could have taken the camera and filmed it ALL yourself and kicked her into touch it would have been 100 times better.
Jan 10th 2008 | 5:57 am
#1416
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Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
All the best with your move
Jan 10th 2008 | 6:12 am
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Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Hey Jo
How did you manage to contact the show? I tried to do the same thing after but couldnt find an email addy on the BBC website.
Thanks
Paris
How did you manage to contact the show? I tried to do the same thing after but couldnt find an email addy on the BBC website.
Thanks
Paris
Hi Sarah and others,
Brand new to this website but got tons of info already, I saw the programme this morning it was great (made me late for work) we are in the progress of emigrating about a month into it with house on the market, I cantacted the show this morning to see if me and my husband could come out for a peek first, ive already been but my husband hasnt... so heard nothing back yet!"!! well i only emailed this morning.. well you never know... it must have been so much fun, I will look out for you...
were hoping to head to QL
thanks
jo
Brand new to this website but got tons of info already, I saw the programme this morning it was great (made me late for work) we are in the progress of emigrating about a month into it with house on the market, I cantacted the show this morning to see if me and my husband could come out for a peek first, ive already been but my husband hasnt... so heard nothing back yet!"!! well i only emailed this morning.. well you never know... it must have been so much fun, I will look out for you...
were hoping to head to QL
thanks
jo
Jan 10th 2008 | 6:50 am
#1418
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From: Northern Territory
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Hi Ruth and Adam,
just watched it on iplay....well done....great one!! Ems x
just watched it on iplay....well done....great one!!
Ems x
Jan 10th 2008 | 6:52 am
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Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under 4 mth Trip
Hey Guys me again
I am hoping to come out to Oz for 4 mths starting 1st June and I have no idea the most economical way to do this trip.
Is there anything you can suggest? Airlines? Greyhound buses, Campervans hostels or cheap hotels?
I’m looking to Fly into Melbourne, then going onto Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide and then back to Melbourne.
I need to find where is the best place to live for me and my Son who will be 12 when we arrive.
If you can advise me on any part of this or suggest alternative routes etc please please get in contact with me as I need to fly around the last week of May.
Many thanks
I am hoping to come out to Oz for 4 mths starting 1st June and I have no idea the most economical way to do this trip.
Is there anything you can suggest? Airlines? Greyhound buses, Campervans hostels or cheap hotels?
I’m looking to Fly into Melbourne, then going onto Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide and then back to Melbourne.
I need to find where is the best place to live for me and my Son who will be 12 when we arrive.
If you can advise me on any part of this or suggest alternative routes etc please please get in contact with me as I need to fly around the last week of May.
Many thanks
Jan 10th 2008 | 8:16 am
#1420
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From: Sittingbourne, Kent
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Hi I Am New To Thi Site So Wanted To Say Hello To You All
Good To See Some Of You Already Know About This Programme, Are Any Of You On It? We Are The Jones Family Who Went Out With The Bbc In August To Film Our Bit In Brisbane/gold Coast, We Are Just Waiting Confirmation From The Bbc To Find Out When It Will Start (january Sometime Towards The End So I Was Told) Will Keep You All Informedwhen Know. Hope You All Enjoy It......
Sarah
Bedfordshire
Good To See Some Of You Already Know About This Programme, Are Any Of You On It? We Are The Jones Family Who Went Out With The Bbc In August To Film Our Bit In Brisbane/gold Coast, We Are Just Waiting Confirmation From The Bbc To Find Out When It Will Start (january Sometime Towards The End So I Was Told) Will Keep You All Informedwhen Know. Hope You All Enjoy It......
Sarah
Bedfordshire
We've been watching avidly for your one and havent seen it yet as this was where we were thinking of setting up home
Hoping it's gonna be ok but wont know till you try as they say
We fly out on the 27th with a 2 night stop in Kuala Lumpar then offto Brizzy and arriving on Thursday at about 9am ish. What did you think of it honestly?? Is it a good place to bring up kids??
Jan 10th 2008 | 9:14 am
#1421
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From: Portsmouth
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
It would be cool if they do a re-visited, to see how many of the families actual stick to their decision 
Jan 10th 2008 | 9:24 am
#1423
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From: GOLD COAST
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Hi Sarah and others,
Brand new to this website but got tons of info already, I saw the programme this morning it was great (made me late for work) we are in the progress of emigrating about a month into it with house on the market, I cantacted the show this morning to see if me and my husband could come out for a peek first, ive already been but my husband hasnt... so heard nothing back yet!"!! well i only emailed this morning.. well you never know... it must have been so much fun, I will look out for you...
were hoping to head to QL
thanks
jo
Brand new to this website but got tons of info already, I saw the programme this morning it was great (made me late for work) we are in the progress of emigrating about a month into it with house on the market, I cantacted the show this morning to see if me and my husband could come out for a peek first, ive already been but my husband hasnt... so heard nothing back yet!"!! well i only emailed this morning.. well you never know... it must have been so much fun, I will look out for you...
were hoping to head to QL
thanks
jo
Hiya Jo
We will be on end January I think it is called Wanted down Under "revisited" but don't hold me to that, and yes we are still here and loving it, so looking forward to the feedback on the second show!!! where are you in Hemel?, we used to live in Slippers Hill and loved it, then b4 moving to Oz we lived with my husbands parents in Pimlico.
Sarah x
Jan 10th 2008 | 9:30 am
#1424
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From: GOLD COAST
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Hi Sarah,
We've been watching avidly for your one and havent seen it yet as this was where we were thinking of setting up home Hoping it's gonna be ok but wont know till you try as they say We fly out on the 27th with a 2 night stop in Kuala Lumpar then offto Brizzy and arriving on Thursday at about 9am ish. What did you think of it honestly?? Is it a good place to bring up kids??
We've been watching avidly for your one and havent seen it yet as this was where we were thinking of setting up home
Hoping it's gonna be ok but wont know till you try as they say We fly out on the 27th with a 2 night stop in Kuala Lumpar then offto Brizzy and arriving on Thursday at about 9am ish. What did you think of it honestly?? Is it a good place to bring up kids??That was last years show, this one is the Revisited on at the end of January, not sure of dates yet as can not find on the Radio Times.
We are living on the Gold Coast and loving it, kids have settled really well, getting a lot of rain at the mo which is much needed, and it's the time if year for it, but other than that, we are really enjoying living here. If you need any help with anything check out our site www.goldcoastrelocations.com.au
sarah x
Jan 10th 2008 | 9:47 am
#1425
Bird
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From: Sittingbourne, Kent
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Hiya
That was last years show, this one is the Revisited on at the end of January, not sure of dates yet as can not find on the Radio Times.
We are living on the Gold Coast and loving it, kids have settled really well, getting a lot of rain at the mo which is much needed, and it's the time if year for it, but other than that, we are really enjoying living here. If you need any help with anything check out our site www.goldcoastrelocations.com.au
sarah x
That was last years show, this one is the Revisited on at the end of January, not sure of dates yet as can not find on the Radio Times.
We are living on the Gold Coast and loving it, kids have settled really well, getting a lot of rain at the mo which is much needed, and it's the time if year for it, but other than that, we are really enjoying living here. If you need any help with anything check out our site www.goldcoastrelocations.com.au
sarah x
