new family introduction
Aug 11th 2004, 4:22 am
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Re: new family introduction
hi arnie2oz thanks for your reply, no what you mean about 16yr old going on 26 i ve got one of those. your right about kids being a big influence they ve got to be happy to, kerry really likes the idea of the gold coast she fancies taking up surfing, but the idea of much more of an out door lifestyle appeals to us all, better social life and and a more relaxing lifestyle is what we are after. trying to find out as much as we can about both melbourne and brisbane before we really decide. I see your heading to brisbane when are you hoping to go, any special reason why you chose brisbane i d be pleased to hear your views, maybe your daughter would like to talk to kerry on MSN. we don t have any family out there so we are going pretty blind really but sometimes you ve got to take the plunge.
Originally Posted by arnie2oz
Welcome scissors!
Loads of info on here and a very good search facility - hope others can help you with your decision of where to end up, but in the end, after the research, go with your own feel for the place, you can always go somewhere else if it doesn't work out.
We've got an almost 16 yr old daughter (going on 26!). Kids do have a heavy influence on choices don't they? - education, social life etc......
Good luck with it all.
Loads of info on here and a very good search facility - hope others can help you with your decision of where to end up, but in the end, after the research, go with your own feel for the place, you can always go somewhere else if it doesn't work out.
We've got an almost 16 yr old daughter (going on 26!). Kids do have a heavy influence on choices don't they? - education, social life etc......
Good luck with it all.
Aug 11th 2004, 6:20 am
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Re: new family introduction
Welcome scissors
As others have said, you should find everything you need to know here - search can be a bit hit or miss, but even the misses turn up entertaining and interesting info.
I hope you are prepared to become totallly obsessed by the forum. I think everyone makes some excuse about 20 times a day as to why they need to check the computer
and as for turning the damn thing off at night - just assume you will be here about an hour later and you should be fine.
Good luck with the decision. We started with Melbourne but are now definitely heading for the gold coast - Melbourne weather is something I want to hear about, not face everyday - can do that here Have no problem being rained on but do not want to be cold cold (snow cold) every again 
Penny
As others have said, you should find everything you need to know here - search can be a bit hit or miss, but even the misses turn up entertaining and interesting info.
I hope you are prepared to become totallly obsessed by the forum. I think everyone makes some excuse about 20 times a day as to why they need to check the computer
and as for turning the damn thing off at night - just assume you will be here about an hour later and you should be fine.Good luck with the decision. We started with Melbourne but are now definitely heading for the gold coast - Melbourne weather is something I want to hear about, not face everyday - can do that here
Have no problem being rained on but do not want to be cold cold (snow cold) every again Penny
Aug 11th 2004, 6:50 am
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Re: new family introduction
Originally Posted by scissors
hi guys been reading your website and think its great, some interesting information and some great characters so thought i d like to join in, so here goes.
my name is tracey my hubby is gary and we have a 16yr old daughter called kerry.Ive just had my trade recognised from the TRA i m a hairdresser, and just applying for visas, hoping to go to oz early next year. Looking for a more relaxing and a different kind of lifestyle, not sure yet either Melbourne or Brisbane, any information welcome,we dont have any family or friends in oz so chatting to some people and maybe meeting up both while we are still in england and when we get to oz would be great, also any teenagers out there to swap notes with my daughter.
my name is tracey my hubby is gary and we have a 16yr old daughter called kerry.Ive just had my trade recognised from the TRA i m a hairdresser, and just applying for visas, hoping to go to oz early next year. Looking for a more relaxing and a different kind of lifestyle, not sure yet either Melbourne or Brisbane, any information welcome,we dont have any family or friends in oz so chatting to some people and maybe meeting up both while we are still in england and when we get to oz would be great, also any teenagers out there to swap notes with my daughter.
Aug 11th 2004, 7:46 am
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Re: new family introduction
Hi Tracey,
so you've managed to get Gary off of the computer - well done and watch yourself! This forum will take up more of your time than you can imagine!
Someone on here posted a reply to Jill (Go Bananas) saying that their are now addicted to three soaps - Coronation Street, Eastenders and the Go Bananas Chronicals! It really does get you like that!
See you both soon,
Sara
so you've managed to get Gary off of the computer - well done and watch yourself! This forum will take up more of your time than you can imagine!
Someone on here posted a reply to Jill (Go Bananas) saying that their are now addicted to three soaps - Coronation Street, Eastenders and the Go Bananas Chronicals!
It really does get you like that!See you both soon,
Sara
Aug 11th 2004, 8:16 am
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Re: new family introduction
Hi there Tracey, Gary and Kerry
Welcome to the forum, prepare to become totally addicted, morning, noon and night there will be a reason to switch on the computer. I'm also a hairdresser but will be heading for Perth hopefully, by the end of this year. I'm looking to open my own salon if thats possible so will be looking for staff if you change your minds and head that way. I've got 17 and 14 year old boys and a 6 year old girl (whose also going on 26). Hard work ain't they.
Anyway good luck to you all.
Lindsey
Welcome to the forum, prepare to become totally addicted, morning, noon and night there will be a reason to switch on the computer. I'm also a hairdresser but will be heading for Perth hopefully, by the end of this year. I'm looking to open my own salon if thats possible so will be looking for staff if you change your minds and head that way. I've got 17 and 14 year old boys and a 6 year old girl (whose also going on 26). Hard work ain't they.
Anyway good luck to you all.
Lindsey
Aug 11th 2004, 8:19 am
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Re: new family introduction
HI Scissors,
Welcome to the site. I am also a hairdresser. Just waiting to hear back from the TRA. We have a daughter almost 17, a son who will 16 on Sunday and another son aged 6. My daughter is always on msn so if yours would like to chat let me know. We are hopefully heading for Perth, I have 2 sisters there. We are going out on holiday in December. Can't wait!!!
bye for now
Welcome to the site. I am also a hairdresser. Just waiting to hear back from the TRA. We have a daughter almost 17, a son who will 16 on Sunday and another son aged 6. My daughter is always on msn so if yours would like to chat let me know. We are hopefully heading for Perth, I have 2 sisters there. We are going out on holiday in December. Can't wait!!!
bye for now
Aug 11th 2004, 8:28 am
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Re: new family introduction
Hi,
Welcome to the forum, this place is a fantastic resource for advice, reassurance and meeting lovely people
We're hoping to go to Victoria (outside of Melbourne), but kids are younger (9, 8 & 9months).
We're currently waiting to hear from TRA....
Best of luck with your application - I hear they're desperate for hairdressers in Oz.
Welcome to the forum, this place is a fantastic resource for advice, reassurance and meeting lovely people
We're hoping to go to Victoria (outside of Melbourne), but kids are younger (9, 8 & 9months).
We're currently waiting to hear from TRA....
Best of luck with your application - I hear they're desperate for hairdressers in Oz.
Originally Posted by scissors
hi guys been reading your website and think its great, some interesting information and some great characters so thought i d like to join in, so here goes.
my name is tracey my hubby is gary and we have a 16yr old daughter called kerry.Ive just had my trade recognised from the TRA i m a hairdresser, and just applying for visas, hoping to go to oz early next year. Looking for a more relaxing and a different kind of lifestyle, not sure yet either Melbourne or Brisbane, any information welcome,we dont have any family or friends in oz so chatting to some people and maybe meeting up both while we are still in england and when we get to oz would be great, also any teenagers out there to swap notes with my daughter.
my name is tracey my hubby is gary and we have a 16yr old daughter called kerry.Ive just had my trade recognised from the TRA i m a hairdresser, and just applying for visas, hoping to go to oz early next year. Looking for a more relaxing and a different kind of lifestyle, not sure yet either Melbourne or Brisbane, any information welcome,we dont have any family or friends in oz so chatting to some people and maybe meeting up both while we are still in england and when we get to oz would be great, also any teenagers out there to swap notes with my daughter.
Aug 12th 2004, 5:30 am
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Re: new family introduction
Hi Sara hi Graham, yes i ve actually got onto the computer myself, gulp, its all pretty new to me, dont usually use the computer, cant believe the response i ve got, just got home from work,its going to take me all night to respond the rate i type. never mind how are you guys, really enjoyed getting together saturday night we ll have to do it again soon.
Originally Posted by Gravyman
Hi Tracey,
so you've managed to get Gary off of the computer - well done and watch yourself! This forum will take up more of your time than you can imagine!
Someone on here posted a reply to Jill (Go Bananas) saying that their are now addicted to three soaps - Coronation Street, Eastenders and the Go Bananas Chronicals! It really does get you like that!
See you both soon,
Sara
so you've managed to get Gary off of the computer - well done and watch yourself! This forum will take up more of your time than you can imagine!
Someone on here posted a reply to Jill (Go Bananas) saying that their are now addicted to three soaps - Coronation Street, Eastenders and the Go Bananas Chronicals!
It really does get you like that!See you both soon,
Sara
Aug 12th 2004, 5:52 am
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Re: new family introduction
Originally Posted by scissors
Hi Sara hi Graham, yes i ve actually got onto the computer myself, gulp, its all pretty new to me, dont usually use the computer, cant believe the response i ve got, just got home from work,its going to take me all night to respond the rate i type. never mind how are you guys, really enjoyed getting together saturday night we ll have to do it again soon.
we did warn you....this gets addictive ! It does however help while away the weeks as you wait for the yellow envelope to drop on the mat and then the fun begins !!
:scared: Best wishes
Warren
Aug 12th 2004, 10:57 am
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Re: new family introduction
Originally Posted by scissors
hi guys been reading your website and think its great, some interesting information and some great characters so thought i d like to join in, so here goes.
my name is tracey my hubby is gary and we have a 16yr old daughter called kerry.Ive just had my trade recognised from the TRA i m a hairdresser, and just applying for visas, hoping to go to oz early next year. Looking for a more relaxing and a different kind of lifestyle, not sure yet either Melbourne or Brisbane, any information welcome,we dont have any family or friends in oz so chatting to some people and maybe meeting up both while we are still in england and when we get to oz would be great, also any teenagers out there to swap notes with my daughter.
my name is tracey my hubby is gary and we have a 16yr old daughter called kerry.Ive just had my trade recognised from the TRA i m a hairdresser, and just applying for visas, hoping to go to oz early next year. Looking for a more relaxing and a different kind of lifestyle, not sure yet either Melbourne or Brisbane, any information welcome,we dont have any family or friends in oz so chatting to some people and maybe meeting up both while we are still in england and when we get to oz would be great, also any teenagers out there to swap notes with my daughter.
You will find lots of inforamtion snipets on here.
The site takes you on a roller coaster of a ride but be warned some threads are enough to make your hair curl.
You find yourself being taken along on a wave of excitement.
Enjoy
Aug 13th 2004, 2:21 am
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Re: new family introduction
Hi, thanks for the reply its good to hear from another hairdresser,and good to hear your opening your own salon, i m not sure witch way to go yet,whether to go and work in a salon and maybe make a few work friends,or go for a salon myself,i have had my own salon before for 12yrs,or whether to go mobile which is what i m doing at the momment.My trade has been approved by the TRA but do you know if you need a liecence to do hairdressing in oz i know you do for some trades, i also do manicures pedicures,nail extensions and airbrushing. It would be good to hear about your expereinces.Hope to hear from you soon.
Originally Posted by lindseyden
Hi there Tracey, Gary and Kerry
Welcome to the forum, prepare to become totally addicted, morning, noon and night there will be a reason to switch on the computer. I'm also a hairdresser but will be heading for Perth hopefully, by the end of this year. I'm looking to open my own salon if thats possible so will be looking for staff if you change your minds and head that way. I've got 17 and 14 year old boys and a 6 year old girl (whose also going on 26). Hard work ain't they.
Anyway good luck to you all.
Lindsey
Welcome to the forum, prepare to become totally addicted, morning, noon and night there will be a reason to switch on the computer. I'm also a hairdresser but will be heading for Perth hopefully, by the end of this year. I'm looking to open my own salon if thats possible so will be looking for staff if you change your minds and head that way. I've got 17 and 14 year old boys and a 6 year old girl (whose also going on 26). Hard work ain't they.
Anyway good luck to you all.
Lindsey
Aug 13th 2004, 2:29 am
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Re: new family introduction
yeh i know what you meeen about the cold weather in Melbourne you tend to want to leave that behind,i think we are swaying more towards the gold coast as long as we ve got air conditioning and a pool to cool of when it gets to hot i think we should be ok plus we seem to be finding out much more information out about brisbane.When do you plan to go.I want to go yesterday.
Originally Posted by moneypen20
Welcome scissors
As others have said, you should find everything you need to know here - search can be a bit hit or miss, but even the misses turn up entertaining and interesting info.
I hope you are prepared to become totallly obsessed by the forum. I think everyone makes some excuse about 20 times a day as to why they need to check the computer and as for turning the damn thing off at night - just assume you will be here about an hour later and you should be fine.
Good luck with the decision. We started with Melbourne but are now definitely heading for the gold coast - Melbourne weather is something I want to hear about, not face everyday - can do that here Have no problem being rained on but do not want to be cold cold (snow cold) every again
Penny
As others have said, you should find everything you need to know here - search can be a bit hit or miss, but even the misses turn up entertaining and interesting info.
I hope you are prepared to become totallly obsessed by the forum. I think everyone makes some excuse about 20 times a day as to why they need to check the computer
and as for turning the damn thing off at night - just assume you will be here about an hour later and you should be fine.Good luck with the decision. We started with Melbourne but are now definitely heading for the gold coast - Melbourne weather is something I want to hear about, not face everyday - can do that here
Have no problem being rained on but do not want to be cold cold (snow cold) every again Penny
Aug 13th 2004, 2:32 am
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Re: new family introduction
Hi Tracy, Gary and Kerry
Welcome to the site, hope all your plans come together and you have a great life out here.
Good luck guys
Joanne
Welcome to the site, hope all your plans come together and you have a great life out here.
Good luck guys
Joanne
Aug 13th 2004, 2:41 am
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Re: new family introduction
Hi fellow hairdresser,it seems forever waiting from the TRA doesn t it mine took just 12 weeks but it seemed longer not being sure if i d sent enough information but good luck.Yes my daughter would like to talk to your daughter on msn her msn address is [email protected] she ll be pleased to hear from someone else in the same boat as us. Keep in touch if your only in liecester maybe we could arrange to meet up.
Originally Posted by Pauline & Iain
HI Scissors,
Welcome to the site. I am also a hairdresser. Just waiting to hear back from the TRA. We have a daughter almost 17, a son who will 16 on Sunday and another son aged 6. My daughter is always on msn so if yours would like to chat let me know. We are hopefully heading for Perth, I have 2 sisters there. We are going out on holiday in December. Can't wait!!!
bye for now
Welcome to the site. I am also a hairdresser. Just waiting to hear back from the TRA. We have a daughter almost 17, a son who will 16 on Sunday and another son aged 6. My daughter is always on msn so if yours would like to chat let me know. We are hopefully heading for Perth, I have 2 sisters there. We are going out on holiday in December. Can't wait!!!
bye for now
Aug 13th 2004, 2:52 am
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Re: new family introduction
Originally Posted by scissors
hi guys been reading your website and think its great, some interesting information and some great characters so thought i d like to join in, so here goes.
my name is tracey my hubby is gary and we have a 16yr old daughter called kerry.Ive just had my trade recognised from the TRA i m a hairdresser, and just applying for visas, hoping to go to oz early next year. Looking for a more relaxing and a different kind of lifestyle, not sure yet either Melbourne or Brisbane, any information welcome,we dont have any family or friends in oz so chatting to some people and maybe meeting up both while we are still in england and when we get to oz would be great, also any teenagers out there to swap notes with my daughter.
my name is tracey my hubby is gary and we have a 16yr old daughter called kerry.Ive just had my trade recognised from the TRA i m a hairdresser, and just applying for visas, hoping to go to oz early next year. Looking for a more relaxing and a different kind of lifestyle, not sure yet either Melbourne or Brisbane, any information welcome,we dont have any family or friends in oz so chatting to some people and maybe meeting up both while we are still in england and when we get to oz would be great, also any teenagers out there to swap notes with my daughter.
We are looking at Brisbane, Myself,Husband & 2 children 5,7 we travelled around a bit in 1996 and loved it!
We should be hearing from the TRA in September and if all goes well will be taking our hol`s there in November time can`t wait
We`re in Sidcup,Kent What part of the UK are you from?
Sue2
