Bit of help Here
Feb 1st 2006 | 2:24 pm
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Re: Bit of help Here
Originally Posted by Kath & Graham
just read your post Marie thanks for that.
Yes you live once and i ke4p thinking well we came all the way here, surely going over there cant be as much as an uproot as going back to UK which is going to be even more costly and for what?? I cant think of why I'd wanna go back there now anyway.
Am I mad or stupid wanting to do this??? We have made some good friends here but something is missing I cant explain it, even though I only have one friend (bestest mate) there it feels more like the life I want, Perth is beautiful but IMO boring? if you see what I mean.....cant easily access things I knew it was isolated but never imagined it would be so much more expensive to fly interstate from anywhere else!! I wasnt nieve enough to not realise this, just didnt realise how expensive it would be and as work it hard to get into here its a big struggle for us and me (my minds mush as havent worked or found a job since being here, thats cos of kids and childcare so expensive)......
My brain aches today trying to think of what is best for all the family, youngest two are not worried just hubbie and teenage daughter........dont you wish sometimes you werent an adult and didnt have to make these kind of decisions!!!!
S
orry to waffle on
Yes you live once and i ke4p thinking well we came all the way here, surely going over there cant be as much as an uproot as going back to UK which is going to be even more costly and for what?? I cant think of why I'd wanna go back there now anyway.
Am I mad or stupid wanting to do this??? We have made some good friends here but something is missing I cant explain it, even though I only have one friend (bestest mate) there it feels more like the life I want, Perth is beautiful but IMO boring? if you see what I mean.....cant easily access things I knew it was isolated but never imagined it would be so much more expensive to fly interstate from anywhere else!! I wasnt nieve enough to not realise this, just didnt realise how expensive it would be and as work it hard to get into here its a big struggle for us and me (my minds mush as havent worked or found a job since being here, thats cos of kids and childcare so expensive)......
My brain aches today trying to think of what is best for all the family, youngest two are not worried just hubbie and teenage daughter........dont you wish sometimes you werent an adult and didnt have to make these kind of decisions!!!!
S
orry to waffle onI know exactly how you feel. We don't know anyone there and are not expecting it to be easy as we will have to start all over again (AAAGGGHHH the thought) but there is just something missing like you say that you cant put your finger on, we are happy with our new life down under and havent considered moving back to UK at all but we just want to be living in a dream place too. We will miss our new friends so much and talk to them about it all the time.
We found Perth very beautiful but too similar to Adelaide in that there didnt seem a lot to do. (our opinion) Everything was so spread out there too and as I dont drive we would have struggled there.
Have your talk tonight and I am sure you will make the right decision, its one of those things that no-one can really help you with. We feel guilty about uprooting the kids again but they dont seem to be bothered by it at all.
Let us know what you decide
Marie
xx
Feb 1st 2006 | 2:27 pm
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Re: Bit of help Here
Originally Posted by Kath & Graham
Yes you live once and i ke4p thinking well we came all the way here, surely going over there cant be as much as an uproot as going back to UK which is going to be even more costly and for what?? I cant think of why I'd wanna go back there now anyway.
I started in NSW, went back to UK, then came back to QLD
It's definitely quicker and cheaper going direct Sydney (or any Aus City) to Brisbane ( or any other Aus City)
Feb 1st 2006 | 2:30 pm
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Re: Bit of help Here
Yes been to Queensland Sue, but believe me house prices here have gone up an incredible amount in the last few months, had ours valued we only been in it since May last year and already made about $60,000...
I like cCeveland area, just looking at schooling again!!!!
House prices there in Queensland I feel have started to steady out a lot over the last few months (ive been watching carefully
Kath
I like cCeveland area, just looking at schooling again!!!!
House prices there in Queensland I feel have started to steady out a lot over the last few months (ive been watching carefully
Kath
Feb 1st 2006 | 2:36 pm
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Re: Bit of help Here
Originally Posted by Kath & Graham
Yes been to Queensland Sue, but believe me house prices here have gone up an incredible amount in the last few months, had ours valued we only been in it since May last year and already made about $60,000...
I like cCeveland area, just looking at schooling again!!!!
House prices there in Queensland I feel have started to steady out a lot over the last few months (ive been watching carefully
Kath
I like cCeveland area, just looking at schooling again!!!!
House prices there in Queensland I feel have started to steady out a lot over the last few months (ive been watching carefully
Kath
Got some friends in Perth, bet there not happy as they are still renting 
Even better! you know you like it here, we love it!!! if you ever want any info for our area just pm me
will be happy to help.GC coast has alot to offer and loads to do for kids n teenagers
All the best
Sue x
Feb 1st 2006 | 3:08 pm
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Re: Bit of help Here
Originally Posted by Kath & Graham
Yes been to Queensland Sue, but believe me house prices here have gone up an incredible amount in the last few months, had ours valued we only been in it since May last year and already made about $60,000...
I like cCeveland area, just looking at schooling again!!!!
House prices there in Queensland I feel have started to steady out a lot over the last few months (ive been watching carefully
Kath
I like cCeveland area, just looking at schooling again!!!!
House prices there in Queensland I feel have started to steady out a lot over the last few months (ive been watching carefully
Kath
Feb 1st 2006 | 5:52 pm
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Re: Bit of help Here
Did put a thread on there efore when we were coming over but only you answered!!! wanted to know about Alexandra High school.
Feb 1st 2006 | 6:02 pm
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Re: Bit of help Here
hi kath
your still thinking about coming here then,i cant remember if i gave you kerry msn addy for your daughter,but shes settled pretty well here and made plenty of friends,im sure she could introduce your daughter to some of them if you decide to come to brissy
good luck whatever you decide,keep in touch,tracey
your still thinking about coming here then,i cant remember if i gave you kerry msn addy for your daughter,but shes settled pretty well here and made plenty of friends,im sure she could introduce your daughter to some of them if you decide to come to brissy
good luck whatever you decide,keep in touch,tracey
Feb 1st 2006 | 6:43 pm
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Re: Bit of help Here
Originally Posted by scissors
hi kath
your still thinking about coming here then,i cant remember if i gave you kerry msn addy for your daughter,but shes settled pretty well here and made plenty of friends,im sure she could introduce your daughter to some of them if you decide to come to brissy
good luck whatever you decide,keep in touch,tracey
your still thinking about coming here then,i cant remember if i gave you kerry msn addy for your daughter,but shes settled pretty well here and made plenty of friends,im sure she could introduce your daughter to some of them if you decide to come to brissy
good luck whatever you decide,keep in touch,tracey
Feb 1st 2006 | 6:51 pm
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Re: Bit of help Here
Originally Posted by scissors
hi kath
your still thinking about coming here then,i cant remember if i gave you kerry msn addy for your daughter,but shes settled pretty well here and made plenty of friends,im sure she could introduce your daughter to some of them if you decide to come to brissy
good luck whatever you decide,keep in touch,tracey
your still thinking about coming here then,i cant remember if i gave you kerry msn addy for your daughter,but shes settled pretty well here and made plenty of friends,im sure she could introduce your daughter to some of them if you decide to come to brissy
good luck whatever you decide,keep in touch,tracey
thanks Tracey will do
Kath
Feb 2nd 2006 | 9:13 am
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Re: Bit of help Here
hi steve
we re very very well thank you,eagerly waiting your arrival good luck with the house.
tracey
we re very very well thank you,eagerly waiting your arrival
good luck with the house.tracey
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