In need of Karma...and heres why
Nov 22nd 2005, 9:11 pm
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In need of Karma...and heres why
Hi gang.....I have not posted for a while as my life is MANIC.
Having holidayed in Oz at easter......we set a timetable to make the move summer 2006.....say August. Well, recently we heard that the school we want our boys to go to is running out of places for our eldest...the school is private but fees are not too bad and our cousins kids go there and are very happy. So, we ended up calling the headmaster at 6am UK time for an interview.......including my 8 years old twins and my 10 year old.....all on the phone for an hour. All went well, but we need to be there to take up the places for start of school year in February 2006...........PANIC !. They are now oversubscribed and have a waiting list. If we don't take them up, he might not get in to this age group in this school in the future at all.
We just put the house on the market this week.....my wife had her long awaited operation last week (gall stone) and is at home recovering and now my son also needs an operation which I just wangled to be carried out next Monday due to a cancellation. Talk about stressful times..........this is it in bucket loads.
Now the reality of going is kicking in and not being prepared. The move will mostly be funded by the house sale, but I also have some endowments I could/will sell or cash in as that will provide some cash as well. These are with standard life and I was hoping to keep them until I get the free shares next year, but hey beggers can't be choosers. If I kept them and sold them later once in Oz, I think I would be taxed on this income anyway as an overseas investment......anyone know for certain?
My wife and I are now scared stiff of what we are doing to oursleves BUT we do believe it will be for a better life in the long run.
Furthermore, I had a 2 hour interview on the phone last week with an employment agency who is recruiting for a job that is right up my street in the area we want to move to...still waiting to hear if I will be asked to interview by the actual company....so fingers crossed.
Next manic thing is sorting out my wife and kids going out EARLY in mid January in time for school starting early February....with me staying here in UK to wrap up the final things, sort out the removals, sell the house, earn some money, etc etc etc.
I think I have well and truly boarded the rollercoaster but usually I enjoy such rides.......this one scares the living daylights out of me.
Now, pensions...........who knows for sure how long we have to transfer them?
Pass the brown trousers over here please..........and bike clips.
Tell me it will be worth it someone !!!!!!!
Having holidayed in Oz at easter......we set a timetable to make the move summer 2006.....say August. Well, recently we heard that the school we want our boys to go to is running out of places for our eldest...the school is private but fees are not too bad and our cousins kids go there and are very happy. So, we ended up calling the headmaster at 6am UK time for an interview.......including my 8 years old twins and my 10 year old.....all on the phone for an hour. All went well, but we need to be there to take up the places for start of school year in February 2006...........PANIC !. They are now oversubscribed and have a waiting list. If we don't take them up, he might not get in to this age group in this school in the future at all.
We just put the house on the market this week.....my wife had her long awaited operation last week (gall stone) and is at home recovering and now my son also needs an operation which I just wangled to be carried out next Monday due to a cancellation. Talk about stressful times..........this is it in bucket loads.
Now the reality of going is kicking in and not being prepared. The move will mostly be funded by the house sale, but I also have some endowments I could/will sell or cash in as that will provide some cash as well. These are with standard life and I was hoping to keep them until I get the free shares next year, but hey beggers can't be choosers. If I kept them and sold them later once in Oz, I think I would be taxed on this income anyway as an overseas investment......anyone know for certain?
My wife and I are now scared stiff of what we are doing to oursleves BUT we do believe it will be for a better life in the long run.
Furthermore, I had a 2 hour interview on the phone last week with an employment agency who is recruiting for a job that is right up my street in the area we want to move to...still waiting to hear if I will be asked to interview by the actual company....so fingers crossed.
Next manic thing is sorting out my wife and kids going out EARLY in mid January in time for school starting early February....with me staying here in UK to wrap up the final things, sort out the removals, sell the house, earn some money, etc etc etc.
I think I have well and truly boarded the rollercoaster but usually I enjoy such rides.......this one scares the living daylights out of me.
Now, pensions...........who knows for sure how long we have to transfer them?
Pass the brown trousers over here please..........and bike clips.
Tell me it will be worth it someone !!!!!!!
Last edited by Olibeneli; Nov 22nd 2005 at 9:28 pm.
Nov 22nd 2005, 9:17 pm
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Re: In need of Karma...and heres why
Karma on it's way, sounds like you'll need it! 
Nov 22nd 2005, 9:21 pm
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Re: In need of Karma...and heres why
Blimey, you don't do things by halves do you? Karma on it's way to help you keep Kalmer !!
Nov 22nd 2005, 9:31 pm
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Re: In need of Karma...and heres why
Good luck!!!!! Where in Sussex are you and where are you heading?
Lucy
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Nov 22nd 2005, 9:34 pm
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Re: In need of Karma...and heres why
Originally Posted by lucyb
Good luck!!!!! Where in Sussex are you and where are you heading?
Lucy
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What about you ?...........why are you making this move?
I'm questioning myself now if this is all worth the stress and aggro.
Nov 22nd 2005, 9:38 pm
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Re: In need of Karma...and heres why
Originally Posted by Olibeneli
Hi gang.....I have not posted for a while as my life is MANIC.
Having holidayed in Oz at easter......we set a timetable to make the move summer 2006.....say August. Well, recently we heard that the school we want our boys to go to is running out of places for our eldest...the school is private but fees are not too bad and our cousins kids go there and are very happy. So, we ended up calling the headmaster at 6am UK time for an interview.......including my 8 years old twins and my 10 year old.....all on the phone for an hour. All went well, but we need to be there to take up the places for start of school year in February 2006...........PANIC !. They are now oversubscribed and have a waiting list. If we don't take them up, he might not get in to this age group in this school in the future at all.
We just put the house on the market this week.....my wife had her long awaited operation last week (gall stone) and is at home recovering and now my son also needs an operation which I just wangled to be carried out next Monday due to a cancellation. Talk about stressful times..........this is it in bucket loads.
Now the reality of going is kicking in and not being prepared. The move will mostly be funded by the house sale, but I also have some endowments I could/will sell or cash in as that will provide some cash as well. These are with standard life and I was hoping to keep them until I get the free shares next year, but hey beggers can't be choosers. If I kept them and sold them later once in Oz, I think I would be taxed on this income anyway as an overseas investment......anyone know for certain?
My wife and I are now scared stiff of what we are doing to oursleves BUT we do believe it will be for a better life in the long run.
Furthermore, I had a 2 hour interview on the phone last week with an employment agency who is recruiting for a job that is right up my street in the area we want to move to...still waiting to hear if I will be asked to interview by the actual company....so fingers crossed.
Next manic thing is sorting out my wife and kids going out EARLY in mid January in time for school starting early February....with me staying here in UK to wrap up the final things, sort out the removals, sell the house, earn some money, etc etc etc.
I think I have well and truly boarded the rollercoaster but usually I enjoy such rides.......this one scares the living daylights out of me.
Now, pensions...........who knows for sure how long we have to transfer them?
Pass the brown trousers over here please..........and bike clips.
Tell me it will be worth it someone !!!!!!!
Having holidayed in Oz at easter......we set a timetable to make the move summer 2006.....say August. Well, recently we heard that the school we want our boys to go to is running out of places for our eldest...the school is private but fees are not too bad and our cousins kids go there and are very happy. So, we ended up calling the headmaster at 6am UK time for an interview.......including my 8 years old twins and my 10 year old.....all on the phone for an hour. All went well, but we need to be there to take up the places for start of school year in February 2006...........PANIC !. They are now oversubscribed and have a waiting list. If we don't take them up, he might not get in to this age group in this school in the future at all.
We just put the house on the market this week.....my wife had her long awaited operation last week (gall stone) and is at home recovering and now my son also needs an operation which I just wangled to be carried out next Monday due to a cancellation. Talk about stressful times..........this is it in bucket loads.
Now the reality of going is kicking in and not being prepared. The move will mostly be funded by the house sale, but I also have some endowments I could/will sell or cash in as that will provide some cash as well. These are with standard life and I was hoping to keep them until I get the free shares next year, but hey beggers can't be choosers. If I kept them and sold them later once in Oz, I think I would be taxed on this income anyway as an overseas investment......anyone know for certain?
My wife and I are now scared stiff of what we are doing to oursleves BUT we do believe it will be for a better life in the long run.
Furthermore, I had a 2 hour interview on the phone last week with an employment agency who is recruiting for a job that is right up my street in the area we want to move to...still waiting to hear if I will be asked to interview by the actual company....so fingers crossed.
Next manic thing is sorting out my wife and kids going out EARLY in mid January in time for school starting early February....with me staying here in UK to wrap up the final things, sort out the removals, sell the house, earn some money, etc etc etc.
I think I have well and truly boarded the rollercoaster but usually I enjoy such rides.......this one scares the living daylights out of me.
Now, pensions...........who knows for sure how long we have to transfer them?
Pass the brown trousers over here please..........and bike clips.
Tell me it will be worth it someone !!!!!!!
Good luck karma from canada sent!
Nov 22nd 2005, 9:39 pm
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Re: In need of Karma...and heres why
Originally Posted by Olibeneli
Currently in Burgess Hill..........going to a place around 90 minutes south of Sydney....nearest big town/city is Wollongong.
What about you ?...........why are you making this move?
I'm questioning myself now if this is all worth the stress and aggro.
What about you ?...........why are you making this move?
I'm questioning myself now if this is all worth the stress and aggro.
OF COURSE IT'S WORTH IT!
We live in Angmering but my husband works in Burgess Hill! We're doing it because we can and we fancy an adventure. Never said we are going for good, who knows what the future holds for us. If we dont try we will forever regret though.
Lucy
Nov 22nd 2005, 9:42 pm
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Re: In need of Karma...and heres why
Originally Posted by lucyb
OF COURSE IT'S WORTH IT!
We live in Angmering but my husband works in Burgess Hill! We're doing it because we can and we fancy an adventure. Never said we are going for good, who knows what the future holds for us. If we dont try we will forever regret though.
Lucy
We live in Angmering but my husband works in Burgess Hill! We're doing it because we can and we fancy an adventure. Never said we are going for good, who knows what the future holds for us. If we dont try we will forever regret though.
Lucy
My neighbours work there too.
Nov 22nd 2005, 9:48 pm
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Originally Posted by lucyb
OF COURSE IT'S WORTH IT!
We live in Angmering but my husband works in Burgess Hill! We're doing it because we can and we fancy an adventure. Never said we are going for good, who knows what the future holds for us. If we dont try we will forever regret though.
Lucy
We live in Angmering but my husband works in Burgess Hill! We're doing it because we can and we fancy an adventure. Never said we are going for good, who knows what the future holds for us. If we dont try we will forever regret though.
Lucy
Good luck with everything
