manxfamily

Well there goes all our possessions. The courier arrived this afternoon and took all 12 boxes and they are now Brisbane bound. I wonder if they arrive there before we do.

I have told the kids that there teddy bears are on their way and are probably enjoying a nice cruise to Australia on a lovely ship!

Just over a month now till we depart our rental and then its suitcase living in my parents house for 3 weeks until we arrive on the 23 June. Not sure how 7 people will survive for 3 weeks in a 2 bedroom bungalow! Maybe it will prepare us for a cramp 24 flight to Oz.

Wish us luck! :scared:

ElshaUK

What company did you send your boxes with?

Good Luck! You will soon be sipping a cold one in Australia

manxfamily

Shipped with http://www.sevenseasworldwide.com/ recommeded by somebody else on here.

All seems seem smooth so far.

And yes I will be sipping a cold one soon

MartUK

Race ya..... our boxes are being collected by 1st Move International on Monday also Brisbane bound. House now looking decidedly empty, but begging and borrowing so we can stay til we fly.

Mart & Lane

manxfamily

When ya leavin?

cranni

LUCK LUCK LUCK.
We stayed in 2 bed flat with my son, daughter, sons girlfriend, me DAVID and 3 younger ones, for 3 weeks.
IT was great, we had a laugh, they loved me being there to cook and clean.
I will always remember those 3 weeks before we came here.

Dreamaway 10

Great feeling isn't it but scary now your posessions have all gone.
We are going in about 4 weeks to but getting worried as we cannot book any flights or accomodation until we exchange. :scared:
All the very best Dreamaway

MartUK

Flying on 29th May, so hoping our stuff gets there in time for when we (hopefully!) get a more permanent rental when we leave the short-let on 21st June.

Have you booked your flights yet?

Cheetah7

Did they give you any advise on packing manx?

I have thought about using these people as well, for an extra 25 quid, they will pack my pc/scanner/printer for me.

But I didnt know if you are sent guidelines on what and how to pack stuff as in the best way to protect stuff.

robos

We wish you all the luck in the world!!!
You are top people and deserve every bit of happiness that your new life in oz will bring.
Gary & Jan.

manxfamily

Flights booked, 21st June flying from Manchester with Emirates.

arrive 0630 Friday 23. Then the fun begins :scared:

manxfamily

Sam

There was some instructions on what you can and cannot pack, and a few tips on how things should be packed, but all in all they leave it up to you to use common sense.

They can ship other small items such as musical instruments, bikes and small peices of furniture that dont fit in standard packing boxes. These items are ususally charged at the cost of a box.

Definately a good service if you are not bringing a container.

killamarsh

did any of you use those vacume bags to save on space? I have read different views on these bags. Some say they are fab and others say they build up moisture.

Pauline & Iain

Good luck Manx family.

We fly out on 12th June. Just waiting for a completion date on the house abd then the packers will be in. We are going to be staying with family for the last few weeks.

All seems to be happening now, which is strange after all the waiting involved in the visa process.

Can't wait to get there now

Have a good trip.

Mrs JFW

Thanks for that info....we are only thinking of taking a few personal possessions and were looking a boxes instead of a container mainly for my CD collection and books! lol..

At least your getting a bit nearer to those tim tams!!!


jackie x