tinaj

Two people that I have told this week have snapped back at me through clenched teeth -'You lucky bit*h!'

The thing is these people have the qualifications and money to do it themselves, so if they want to that much why don't they?!

I suppose most people don't have as much guts to actually do it as we all have. Too much to lose etc.

Every night that goes by now I am going to think 'I am a lucky bi**ch'.

PeteY

I think thier response is more of a well wish than an actual desire to do it. Its the standard response i get too.

neil.b

We found that apart from our families. most people seemed to take it as more of a dream than reality which has just made us even more eager.Fingers up to the sceptics.

nosuchluck

Yep i've found that people ask 'any news yet/when you off then' and we're only at the TRA stage, most people think that we won't go/won't be accepted, yeah well we'll show em!
rach

CROSSY

[QUOTE]Originally posted by tinaj
Two people that I have told this week have snapped back at me through clenched teeth -'You lucky bit*h!'

The thing is these people have the qualifications and money to do it themselves, so if they want to that much why don't they?!

I suppose most people don't have as much guts to actually do it as we all have. Too much to lose etc.

Every night that goes by now I am going to think 'I am a lucky bi**ch'. [/QUO

You lucky lucky bi*ch

amaslam

Hi:

I think it's guts, but also more complicated than just guts.

For alot of people it's an unknown. Many people aren't comfortable with unknowns.

There's the feeling of not knowing where the streets are.

The language is different (it's English-like, but not the same, same thing with American English).

The pace is different. You have to learn what's normal. What's accepted social behavior (behaviour).

Most times you are leaving loved ones and lifelong friends.

Yes, you lucky b*tch, it's a nice choice to have.

Let's not forget financial considerations.

Gotta sell the house, car, possesions, years of "crap".

I think these are universal ideas and it doesn' t matter where you are coming from.

For some these unknowns and uncertainties are what make life interesting and for others it's a hassle.

Cheers

WBB

yeah i agree people tend to think its something you just waffle on about from time to time, they dont believe you will ever actually go!

we have been planning/talking about our migration for the last year or so, before that it was more of a dream to us but hopefully this time next year i should be posting to this group from brisbane.

jopaulss

Our friends and family respones :
" Oh why do you want to there ? "
" Very nice , when you going "
" Yeah bet you are !!!"
Very few seemed to actually believe we were going to do it , and as it took a while for the process of application etc , i think they thought we were making it all up , proved you all wrong Then it was " your be back " God they have little faith in you dont you they . Its as if they really want you to fail , again we will prove you all wrong
Joanne

mr mover

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I suppose most people don't have as much guts to actually do it as we all have. Too much to lose etc.

Every night that goes by now I am going to think 'I am a lucky bi**ch'. [/QUOTE]
So your saying ,funny,little round people with ,funny legs and blue buckets, have more guts than than the rest of us....i think not,,,,,,,,,,,,, MM

HUP

I tend to get "You lucky bas***d" but hey I guess thats a gender thing.

But I also know speaking to them they do have a slightly "rosy" view of Australia which isn't necessarily how it is.

tinaj

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So your saying ,funny,little round people with ,funny legs and blue buckets, have more guts than than the rest of us....i think not,,,,,,,,,,,,, MM [/QUOTE]


Can you repeat in English please, I haven't a clue what you are referring to!

mr2blue

Oh you poor sod I knew the whole process would take ages and so I told know one but a few close friends that we were applying.
Then after the medicals I started telling people at work and then that was it,every day at least 2 people would ask"any news,have you heard anything yet" It would drive me mad to the point I started avoiding people.
The last thing you want to hear when you are waiting and waiting and waiting for that letter is "ooh it's been ages hasnt it I bet you can't wait to go does it always take this long,when do you think you'll go then?"
OH THANK GOD THATS ALL OVER.
Now all I get is envious looks and I much prefer them.

hevs

Most people have Just wished me loads of luck, say i'm lucky, brave, mad but most off all wish they had the guts to do it themselves. I have a broad cross section of people as clients and a large majority of the older ones have said, "oh we had the paperwork to do that, but decided not to, wish we had given it a go now though, good for you" Began to shut the business down this week, i have had loads of hugs and e mail addresses and i am begining to feel a bit emotional now!

janeyray

We didn't have many people say 'You'll be back' only my mum!!!!

Even though we are going back I don't consider that we have 'failed', just learnt a lot and are now having a brilliant time here before we return in 2004. I think it does take guts, courage and a lot of money to come here but guts, courage, and a lot more money to return!!

Dee_e56

Hi your name caught my eye. Where in South Wales are you. I used to live there myself and own a house there at the moment which is rented out.

Dee