Hello - Newbie Alert
Jan 16th 2004, 10:42 pm
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Hello - Newbie Alert
Just wanted to say hello to the folks here. Came across these forums and spent a short time skimming through the AUS ones.
WOW - lots of info - going to take time to wade through!
Finally decided today that want to make a move to Australia and make a fresh start. Been through a lot of grief/hassle the past 3 years or so and had enough of the UK to be honest. Have been thinking about going for quite a few years now - I have an auntie & uncle over there and I like what I hear from them in terms of quality of life etc...
I think the decision/process may be a little easier for me/us as the girlfriend of 4 years has Australian citizenship (she lived there for over 10 years when younger).
We want to try and save some cash this year so probably won't begin the process until next year at least.
I have so many queries/questions floating around in my head - but they can wait for now.
Just wanted to say hello adn hope I won't make a nuisance of myself with the many queries I may have !
Jeff
WOW - lots of info - going to take time to wade through!
Finally decided today that want to make a move to Australia and make a fresh start. Been through a lot of grief/hassle the past 3 years or so and had enough of the UK to be honest. Have been thinking about going for quite a few years now - I have an auntie & uncle over there and I like what I hear from them in terms of quality of life etc...
I think the decision/process may be a little easier for me/us as the girlfriend of 4 years has Australian citizenship (she lived there for over 10 years when younger).
We want to try and save some cash this year so probably won't begin the process until next year at least.
I have so many queries/questions floating around in my head - but they can wait for now.
Just wanted to say hello adn hope I won't make a nuisance of myself with the many queries I may have !
Jeff
Jan 16th 2004, 10:44 pm
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Hello Jeff.
Welcome to the asylum.
Whereabouts in Aus are you thinking of going? Or is it all a bit too early for those kind of thoughts?
Olive
Welcome to the asylum.
Whereabouts in Aus are you thinking of going? Or is it all a bit too early for those kind of thoughts?
Olive
Jan 16th 2004, 10:46 pm
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Re: Hello - Newbie Alert
Originally posted by Spooky_uk
Just wanted to say hello to the folks here. Came across these forums and spent a short time skimming through the AUS ones.
WOW - lots of info - going to take time to wade through!
Finally decided today that want to make a move to Australia and make a fresh start. Been through a lot of grief/hassle the past 3 years or so and had enough of the UK to be honest. Have been thinking about going for quite a few years now - I have an auntie & uncle over there and I like what I hear from them in terms of quality of life etc...
I think the decision/process may be a little easier for me/us as the girlfriend of 4 years has Australian citizenship (she lived there for over 10 years when younger).
We want to try and save some cash this year so probably won't begin the process until next year at least.
I have so many queries/questions floating around in my head - but they can wait for now.
Just wanted to say hello adn hope I won't make a nuisance of myself with the many queries I may have !
Jeff
Just wanted to say hello to the folks here. Came across these forums and spent a short time skimming through the AUS ones.
WOW - lots of info - going to take time to wade through!
Finally decided today that want to make a move to Australia and make a fresh start. Been through a lot of grief/hassle the past 3 years or so and had enough of the UK to be honest. Have been thinking about going for quite a few years now - I have an auntie & uncle over there and I like what I hear from them in terms of quality of life etc...
I think the decision/process may be a little easier for me/us as the girlfriend of 4 years has Australian citizenship (she lived there for over 10 years when younger).
We want to try and save some cash this year so probably won't begin the process until next year at least.
I have so many queries/questions floating around in my head - but they can wait for now.
Just wanted to say hello adn hope I won't make a nuisance of myself with the many queries I may have !
Jeff
JOKE (to keep the PC brigade happy)
and your first question is?
Jan 16th 2004, 10:48 pm
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Originally posted by podgypossum
Norks??
Norks??
have you not seen the norks thread?
Jan 16th 2004, 10:49 pm
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Originally posted by podgypossum
Norks??
Norks??
Jan 16th 2004, 10:51 pm
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That poor girl!!
(See the hijacking is starting already!!)
(See the hijacking is starting already!!)
Jan 16th 2004, 10:52 pm
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ummm..no i havent..point me in the right direction (i'm brave)
Jan 16th 2004, 10:54 pm
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Re: Hello - Newbie Alert
Originally posted by welshboybilly
fire away with your questions and we will do our best to hijack your thread and start talking about norks........
JOKE (to keep the PC brigade happy)
fire away with your questions and we will do our best to hijack your thread and start talking about norks........
JOKE (to keep the PC brigade happy)
Sad isnt it when you have to actually put a comment in about it being a joke in case someone jumps on you
.Welcome to the site Jeff
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Jan 16th 2004, 10:59 pm
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I have heard about the norks but I missed them 
Don't suppose anybody has a screen grab of them do they ?
Thanks for the welcome, beginning to feel at home already
Well, not sure where abouts as of yet. My auntie lives in Bowraville, and the girlfriend used to live just south of sydney ( can't remember the name of the town off the top of my head )
She has expressed a keen interest to be not too far from the beach , which is OK with me. She has expereince of living over there and has voiced opinions that Adelaide and Canberra are definate no-no's. Melbourne is borderline (weather not so good?). Not sure about Perth with it being so far away from everything else on the east coast - which leaves Brisbane. Although I have doubts about the weather there - just how hot/humid is it.?
Probably the final destination when it comes to it will be where we can find jobs, she is a dental lab technician and I am an IT Manager. Not sure what the job situations are like over there for those career paths, and it may well have changed by the time we are ready to go...
I have a lot to read up on, and I have come across the point system for entry requirements - does this apply to de-facto spouse visas or is it confined to the work related entries ? (Sorry for my ignorance on thsi area - plenty more to come as well probably!)
Also with working in IT and using the interet a lot - is Broadband widely available over there and if so is it a standard flat fee like the UK (we currently have Telewest blueyonder 1mb) or is it per min or per MB tariffed ?
Thanks for any replies to the queries.
Don't suppose anybody has a screen grab of them do they ?
Thanks for the welcome, beginning to feel at home already
Well, not sure where abouts as of yet. My auntie lives in Bowraville, and the girlfriend used to live just south of sydney ( can't remember the name of the town off the top of my head )
She has expressed a keen interest to be not too far from the beach
, which is OK with me. She has expereince of living over there and has voiced opinions that Adelaide and Canberra are definate no-no's. Melbourne is borderline (weather not so good?). Not sure about Perth with it being so far away from everything else on the east coast - which leaves Brisbane. Although I have doubts about the weather there - just how hot/humid is it.? Probably the final destination when it comes to it will be where we can find jobs, she is a dental lab technician and I am an IT Manager. Not sure what the job situations are like over there for those career paths, and it may well have changed by the time we are ready to go...
I have a lot to read up on, and I have come across the point system for entry requirements - does this apply to de-facto spouse visas or is it confined to the work related entries ? (Sorry for my ignorance on thsi area - plenty more to come as well probably!)
Also with working in IT and using the interet a lot - is Broadband widely available over there and if so is it a standard flat fee like the UK (we currently have Telewest blueyonder 1mb) or is it per min or per MB tariffed ?
Thanks for any replies to the queries.
Jan 16th 2004, 10:59 pm
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Billy..you are a hopeless case.. DISGUSTING!!
Jan 16th 2004, 11:01 pm
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Originally posted by podgypossum
Billy..you are a hopeless case.. DISGUSTING!!
Billy..you are a hopeless case.. DISGUSTING!!
thank you
Jan 16th 2004, 11:04 pm
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Originally posted by welshboybilly
thank you
thank you
Jan 16th 2004, 11:05 pm
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Originally posted by Spooky_uk
I have heard about the norks but I missed them
Don't suppose anybody has a screen grab of them do they ?
Thanks for the welcome, beginning to feel at home already
Well, not sure where abouts as of yet. My auntie lives in Bowraville, and the girlfriend used to live just south of sydney ( can't remember the name of the town off the top of my head )
She has expressed a keen interest to be not too far from the beach , which is OK with me. She has expereince of living over there and has voiced opinions that Adelaide and Canberra are definate no-no's. Melbourne is borderline (weather not so good?). Not sure about Perth with it being so far away from everything else on the east coast - which leaves Brisbane. Although I have doubts about the weather there - just how hot/humid is it.?
Probably the final destination when it comes to it will be where we can find jobs, she is a dental lab technician and I am an IT Manager. Not sure what the job situations are like over there for those career paths, and it may well have changed by the time we are ready to go...
I have a lot to read up on, and I have come across the point system for entry requirements - does this apply to de-facto spouse visas or is it confined to the work related entries ? (Sorry for my ignorance on thsi area - plenty more to come as well probably!)
Also with working in IT and using the interet a lot - is Broadband widely available over there and if so is it a standard flat fee like the UK (we currently have Telewest blueyonder 1mb) or is it per min or per MB tariffed ?
Thanks for any replies to the queries.
I have heard about the norks but I missed them
Don't suppose anybody has a screen grab of them do they ?
Thanks for the welcome, beginning to feel at home already
Well, not sure where abouts as of yet. My auntie lives in Bowraville, and the girlfriend used to live just south of sydney ( can't remember the name of the town off the top of my head )
She has expressed a keen interest to be not too far from the beach
, which is OK with me. She has expereince of living over there and has voiced opinions that Adelaide and Canberra are definate no-no's. Melbourne is borderline (weather not so good?). Not sure about Perth with it being so far away from everything else on the east coast - which leaves Brisbane. Although I have doubts about the weather there - just how hot/humid is it.? Probably the final destination when it comes to it will be where we can find jobs, she is a dental lab technician and I am an IT Manager. Not sure what the job situations are like over there for those career paths, and it may well have changed by the time we are ready to go...
I have a lot to read up on, and I have come across the point system for entry requirements - does this apply to de-facto spouse visas or is it confined to the work related entries ? (Sorry for my ignorance on thsi area - plenty more to come as well probably!)
Also with working in IT and using the interet a lot - is Broadband widely available over there and if so is it a standard flat fee like the UK (we currently have Telewest blueyonder 1mb) or is it per min or per MB tariffed ?
Thanks for any replies to the queries.
the spouse (de-facto) visa's are not decided on points but you have to prove your relationship is genuine and ongoing and has been so for at least 12 months prior to your application, if you have not already done so start gathering documents for your application next year, anything in a joint name will help as will stat decs from friends and family.
thats the serious bit over, back to the hijacking.
