Re: How to break it to 'em .....
 

i'd say tell them you are thinking about it. stress the fact it is a dream of yours and would make you happy. don't say anything definate until it is actually more definate.eg. you have the visa!

i plan to move over in a few years after i have accomplished what i wish to accomplish over here and i have already told my mother and so far she seems supportive. may be different when the time comes but this way she's more prepared.

good luck.

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i have read this thread with interest. will make note not to mention it on mothers day :rofl:
i know she is going to be devastated. we live over 200 miles apart so dont see loads of each other but i am always the one who is the 'dependable, reliable daughter'!! she didnt talk to me for 3 weeks when i told her i was moving 200miles away so god only knows what will happen this time! :ohmy: im going on holiday to perth at easter and will get the topic broached when i come back, ie love it out there, wish i could go, thinking about doing it etc etc then run for cover like i never run before!:ohmy:

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Wasn't sure what reaction or responses i would get with this subject but all seems positive and there are some interesting stories. Think we'll take the advice about not telling them its deffinate until there is a visa in our hand, but saying that just thinking about it might be a mistake in some peoples eyes. I know for a fact that when I tell my dad we'll both know we'll never see each other again unless we were to come back for a visit. I think it will be the kids that everyone will miss the most though, but with technology nowadays we'll only be a webcam away or even a phonecall and then theres the free accomodation for any visitors (something we never had :) ). Just been looking at the application forms for TAR, and visa application itself oh and the medical, MY GOD THEY'RE A NOSEY BUNCH...... only kidding. Heres to a life in Ozland.

Richard & Tammy

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:confused: I don't know where to start. I will not miss any of my family if I go but I just dont know how to go about anything can you give me any help pleeeeese?

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Hello all, just told grandma, bless her wished us luck if its what we want to do and agreed that it would be best for the kids as theres nothing for them to do or look forward to in this country. Even told us about people she knew who had done the same and had never looked back. Her first words '' I had better start saving up for my plane ticket''. Told dad, didn't say a word, but we did tell him we're just thinking about it not actually planning and downloading forms printing forms out etc, Now we just have to tell my mum and tammys dad, save the best 'til last as they say......

Richard & Tammy