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Hello from a newbie

Old Aug 20th 2003, 10:26 am
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Hi All,

After reading the threads on this board for a whle now, I thought I'd introduce myself to the group. I applied for Skilled Migration Jan 2003, was asked for and sent off health checks / police checks last month, so fingers crossed will get VISA in time for a move this year.

I have been out to Australia several times & absolutely loved it, esp.. the weather, scenery, diving, outdoor sports, food. I have several very good friends out already which makes the move that much easier.

Why am I going there ? Well, cos I can, what the hell, Life's about collecting experiences right ? I've got 2 flats in the UK that I'm gonna rent out and then get a more relaxing job whilst spending the rental income in Oz.

I'm looking to goto Sydney (on my own), have been there a few times already and think its awesome - I'm not so stupud to don Rose Tinted glasses and think it's without its problems, but at the end of the day I live in bloody swindon at the moment and I'm sure that even the Oz hating old gits on this forum couldn't blame me.

I have a quick question for the Oz haters (you know who you are), have you lived in many places in Oz or just a few ? I've travelled enough of the world to realise that there are good sorts n bad sorts wherever you go - Coming from a shite town myself I also appreciate that some places breed the dull/bad... surely Oz has the same afflictions that all places have ? And as for the 'Alpha Male' thang, have you forgotton the concept of 'British Yob Culture', aint much different.

Anyway, thats quite long and boring enough for a first post !
Bye for now,
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Old Aug 20th 2003, 10:34 am
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Hi Sydneybound,

I too have just sent in my medicals and police reports lodged 4 weeks ago.

My family and I are also Sydney bound

every morning I check my email for the the golden ticket.....

still waiting..........
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Old Aug 20th 2003, 11:19 am
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Originally posted by sydneybound
Hi All,

I thought I'd introduce myself to the group. Bye for now,
Welcome to the mad house..
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Old Aug 20th 2003, 11:27 am
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Hello and enjoy
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Old Aug 20th 2003, 11:56 am
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Welcome aboard.

We're just ahead of you. Got our visas, going for a 'reccie' in October and then moving out to Sydney in January.

Best wishes


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Old Aug 20th 2003, 2:54 pm
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Welcome to the site!

You seemed to have sussed out some of the posters already.

You sound like a realistic person, I am sure you will love it out there and it will be great to be able to rent out your flats and live off the income!


Best of luck and I hope the visa comes soon.
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