Making new friends down under
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Making new friends down under
We are moving to the Sunshine Coast on Jan 18th - YIPPEE
I was wondering how people have found making new friends in Aus. When I visited Aus I found everyone very friendly. We have visions of lots of BBQs and enjoying the outdoors. We have no kids, so school will not be a factor for us to meet people.
What are people's experinces of making new mates? Luckily we have family out there, so that will be a good way to network.
I am just interested to hear other peoples stories.
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I was wondering how people have found making new friends in Aus. When I visited Aus I found everyone very friendly. We have visions of lots of BBQs and enjoying the outdoors. We have no kids, so school will not be a factor for us to meet people.
What are people's experinces of making new mates? Luckily we have family out there, so that will be a good way to network.
I am just interested to hear other peoples stories.
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Re: Making new friends down under
We are very fortunate to already know a couple of families in Perth where we are heading ...
I am a keen footballer (the proper version) and can't wait to join a Club down there where the social scene is always guaranteed.
We have two small boys who will both be attending day care / kindy and hopefully the breadknife will be able to "circulate" with other mothers.
I intend finding employment pretty soon after getting ourselves sorted and will naturally hope to form friendships with colleagues although as we all know this isn't always the case
I have this really stupid notion in my head ... well maybe it ain't so stupid ... When we get established in our modern fully equipped beachside 4 x 2 rental I will draft up an invite to all the neighbours in the street asking them 'round for a bbq and a few beers ... Naturally I will explain we are Poms and new to the area and looking to make friends. I expect nobody to turn up
Ahhh ... the dream.
Three Legs
I am a keen footballer (the proper version) and can't wait to join a Club down there where the social scene is always guaranteed.
We have two small boys who will both be attending day care / kindy and hopefully the breadknife will be able to "circulate" with other mothers.
I intend finding employment pretty soon after getting ourselves sorted and will naturally hope to form friendships with colleagues although as we all know this isn't always the case
I have this really stupid notion in my head ... well maybe it ain't so stupid ... When we get established in our modern fully equipped beachside 4 x 2 rental I will draft up an invite to all the neighbours in the street asking them 'round for a bbq and a few beers ... Naturally I will explain we are Poms and new to the area and looking to make friends. I expect nobody to turn up
Ahhh ... the dream.
Three Legs
Originally Posted by jacknscoob
We are moving to the Sunshine Coast on Jan 18th - YIPPEE
I was wondering how people have found making new friends in Aus. When I visited Aus I found everyone very friendly. We have visions of lots of BBQs and enjoying the outdoors. We have no kids, so school will not be a factor for us to meet people.
What are people's experinces of making new mates? Luckily we have family out there, so that will be a good way to network.
I am just interested to hear other peoples stories.
The Spinkways
I was wondering how people have found making new friends in Aus. When I visited Aus I found everyone very friendly. We have visions of lots of BBQs and enjoying the outdoors. We have no kids, so school will not be a factor for us to meet people.
What are people's experinces of making new mates? Luckily we have family out there, so that will be a good way to network.
I am just interested to hear other peoples stories.
The Spinkways
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Re: Making new friends down under
Thanks Three Legs
That's a great idea!! Not stupid at all. People are really friendly and I bet they would be pleased to meet you all. That is something we will def consider once settled.
I remember when we were over last Jan and looking round at the new developments, as we were driving in people waved at us, saying hello! In Mitcham people would phone the police if they saw a stranger driving into an estate :scared:
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That's a great idea!! Not stupid at all. People are really friendly and I bet they would be pleased to meet you all. That is something we will def consider once settled.
I remember when we were over last Jan and looking round at the new developments, as we were driving in people waved at us, saying hello! In Mitcham people would phone the police if they saw a stranger driving into an estate :scared:
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Re: Making new friends down under
Originally Posted by jacknscoob
We are moving to the Sunshine Coast on Jan 18th - YIPPEE
I was wondering how people have found making new friends in Aus. When I visited Aus I found everyone very friendly. We have visions of lots of BBQs and enjoying the outdoors. We have no kids, so school will not be a factor for us to meet people.
What are people's experinces of making new mates? Luckily we have family out there, so that will be a good way to network.
I am just interested to hear other peoples stories.
The Spinkways
I was wondering how people have found making new friends in Aus. When I visited Aus I found everyone very friendly. We have visions of lots of BBQs and enjoying the outdoors. We have no kids, so school will not be a factor for us to meet people.
What are people's experinces of making new mates? Luckily we have family out there, so that will be a good way to network.
I am just interested to hear other peoples stories.
The Spinkways
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Re: Making new friends down under
Originally Posted by Three Legs
I have this really stupid notion in my head ... well maybe it ain't so stupid ... When we get established in our modern fully equipped beachside 4 x 2 rental I will draft up an invite to all the neighbours in the street asking them 'round for a bbq and a few beers ... Naturally I will explain we are Poms and new to the area and looking to make friends. I expect nobody to turn up
Ahhh ... the dream.
Three Legs
Ahhh ... the dream.
Three Legs
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Re: Making new friends down under
Originally Posted by jacknscoob
We are moving to the Sunshine Coast on Jan 18th - YIPPEE
I was wondering how people have found making new friends in Aus. When I visited Aus I found everyone very friendly. We have visions of lots of BBQs and enjoying the outdoors. We have no kids, so school will not be a factor for us to meet people.
What are people's experinces of making new mates? Luckily we have family out there, so that will be a good way to network.
I am just interested to hear other peoples stories.
The Spinkways
I was wondering how people have found making new friends in Aus. When I visited Aus I found everyone very friendly. We have visions of lots of BBQs and enjoying the outdoors. We have no kids, so school will not be a factor for us to meet people.
What are people's experinces of making new mates? Luckily we have family out there, so that will be a good way to network.
I am just interested to hear other peoples stories.
The Spinkways