One year in Australia
Apr 21st 2005, 2:37 pm
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One year in Australia
We have now been back in Australia for 1 year 2 hours and 10 mins (am I counting ? you bet I am ! )
Things have gone so much better then we had imagined
We knew it would be good but the reality has far exceed our expectations (esp mine)
We have made so many new friends, not only from this site but also neighbours, work collegues and people out and about.
Chris is working as an apprentice (something which would have been unachievable in Germany) I have a great job (even better since I gave my bosses boss a piece of my mind. Also today I found out that my pervy boss is being retrenched and there is a chance that I will get a promotion in the next few months)
We are hoping to settle with a house in the next month or so (just have to convince the bank in South Africa to release our money) and then we can get on with the purchase.
We've been busy just about every weekend we've been here and still havent "done" everything Perth has to offer. Why oh why did I think getting a job would be a good idea <shakes head>
Only 364 days 21 hours and 50 mins until Chris gets his PR, and 3 years 21 hours and 50 mins till he can become a citizen.
If time flies by as much as it has in the last year then citizenship will arrive before he knows it
mairi
(home again home again - I luuuuuuuuuuuurve Australia)
Things have gone so much better then we had imagined
We knew it would be good but the reality has far exceed our expectations (esp mine)
We have made so many new friends, not only from this site but also neighbours, work collegues and people out and about.
Chris is working as an apprentice (something which would have been unachievable in Germany) I have a great job (even better since I gave my bosses boss a piece of my mind. Also today I found out that my pervy boss is being retrenched and there is a chance that I will get a promotion in the next few months)
We are hoping to settle with a house in the next month or so (just have to convince the bank in South Africa to release our money) and then we can get on with the purchase.
We've been busy just about every weekend we've been here and still havent "done" everything Perth has to offer. Why oh why did I think getting a job would be a good idea <shakes head>
Only 364 days 21 hours and 50 mins until Chris gets his PR, and 3 years 21 hours and 50 mins till he can become a citizen.
If time flies by as much as it has in the last year then citizenship will arrive before he knows it
mairi
(home again home again - I luuuuuuuuuuuurve Australia)
Apr 21st 2005, 2:38 pm
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Re: One year in Australia
Good to hear it's working out for you!!!!!!
Cant wait to be making a similar post myself.... hopefully..... one day.......
Cant wait to be making a similar post myself.... hopefully..... one day.......
Apr 21st 2005, 2:40 pm
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Re: One year in Australia
So glad to hear this Mairi!!!! Hope it will be the same for me!!!!
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Apr 21st 2005, 3:11 pm
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Re: One year in Australia
Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids
We have now been back in Australia for 1 year 2 hours and 10 mins (am I counting ? you bet I am ! )
Things have gone so much better then we had imagined
We knew it would be good but the reality has far exceed our expectations (esp mine)
We have made so many new friends, not only from this site but also neighbours, work collegues and people out and about.
Chris is working as an apprentice (something which would have been unachievable in Germany) I have a great job (even better since I gave my bosses boss a piece of my mind. Also today I found out that my pervy boss is being retrenched and there is a chance that I will get a promotion in the next few months)
We are hoping to settle with a house in the next month or so (just have to convince the bank in South Africa to release our money) and then we can get on with the purchase.
We've been busy just about every weekend we've been here and still havent "done" everything Perth has to offer. Why oh why did I think getting a job would be a good idea <shakes head>
Only 364 days 21 hours and 50 mins until Chris gets his PR, and 3 years 21 hours and 50 mins till he can become a citizen.
If time flies by as much as it has in the last year then citizenship will arrive before he knows it
mairi
(home again home again - I luuuuuuuuuuuurve Australia)
Things have gone so much better then we had imagined
We knew it would be good but the reality has far exceed our expectations (esp mine)
We have made so many new friends, not only from this site but also neighbours, work collegues and people out and about.
Chris is working as an apprentice (something which would have been unachievable in Germany) I have a great job (even better since I gave my bosses boss a piece of my mind. Also today I found out that my pervy boss is being retrenched and there is a chance that I will get a promotion in the next few months)
We are hoping to settle with a house in the next month or so (just have to convince the bank in South Africa to release our money) and then we can get on with the purchase.
We've been busy just about every weekend we've been here and still havent "done" everything Perth has to offer. Why oh why did I think getting a job would be a good idea <shakes head>
Only 364 days 21 hours and 50 mins until Chris gets his PR, and 3 years 21 hours and 50 mins till he can become a citizen.
If time flies by as much as it has in the last year then citizenship will arrive before he knows it
mairi
(home again home again - I luuuuuuuuuuuurve Australia)
What a lovely, positive post. Really glad it's working out for you.
D D
Apr 21st 2005, 3:14 pm
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Re: One year in Australia
Glad it is all going well. Long may it continue
Apr 21st 2005, 3:19 pm
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Re: One year in Australia
Congratulations to you both mairi and chris, Great to hear your news, the time will fly by.
Good luck Nicky
Good luck Nicky
Apr 21st 2005, 5:04 pm
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Re: One year in Australia
Now nearly 1 year & 4 Hours.......
Congrat's.......
BTW, are you 2 going to the ANZAC dawn service in Kings Park on Monday morning?? (5am).....
G & Me are going.........
Congrat's.......
BTW, are you 2 going to the ANZAC dawn service in Kings Park on Monday morning?? (5am).....
G & Me are going.........
Apr 21st 2005, 5:50 pm
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Re: One year in Australia
Nice to hear someone settled in wherever that may be, Oz, UK, NZ, USA . . Timbuktoo.
Best of luck
Merlot
Best of luck
Merlot
Apr 21st 2005, 5:58 pm
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Re: One year in Australia
wow cant beleive you have been there a year!
glad to hear you have settled in!
best wishes for the coming years!
sue
glad to hear you have settled in!
best wishes for the coming years!
sue
Apr 21st 2005, 9:29 pm
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Re: One year in Australia
Originally Posted by Merlot
Nice to hear someone settled in wherever that may be, Oz, UK, NZ, USA . . Timbuktoo.
Best of luck
Merlot
Best of luck
Merlot
Long may it continue.
kath n kim
Apr 21st 2005, 10:19 pm
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Re: One year in Australia
Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids
We have now been back in Australia for 1 year 2 hours and 10 mins (am I counting ? you bet I am ! )
Things have gone so much better then we had imagined
We knew it would be good but the reality has far exceed our expectations (esp mine)
We have made so many new friends, not only from this site but also neighbours, work collegues and people out and about.
Chris is working as an apprentice (something which would have been unachievable in Germany) I have a great job (even better since I gave my bosses boss a piece of my mind. Also today I found out that my pervy boss is being retrenched and there is a chance that I will get a promotion in the next few months)
We are hoping to settle with a house in the next month or so (just have to convince the bank in South Africa to release our money) and then we can get on with the purchase.
We've been busy just about every weekend we've been here and still havent "done" everything Perth has to offer. Why oh why did I think getting a job would be a good idea <shakes head>
Only 364 days 21 hours and 50 mins until Chris gets his PR, and 3 years 21 hours and 50 mins till he can become a citizen.
If time flies by as much as it has in the last year then citizenship will arrive before he knows it
mairi
(home again home again - I luuuuuuuuuuuurve Australia)
Things have gone so much better then we had imagined
We knew it would be good but the reality has far exceed our expectations (esp mine)
We have made so many new friends, not only from this site but also neighbours, work collegues and people out and about.
Chris is working as an apprentice (something which would have been unachievable in Germany) I have a great job (even better since I gave my bosses boss a piece of my mind. Also today I found out that my pervy boss is being retrenched and there is a chance that I will get a promotion in the next few months)
We are hoping to settle with a house in the next month or so (just have to convince the bank in South Africa to release our money) and then we can get on with the purchase.
We've been busy just about every weekend we've been here and still havent "done" everything Perth has to offer. Why oh why did I think getting a job would be a good idea <shakes head>
Only 364 days 21 hours and 50 mins until Chris gets his PR, and 3 years 21 hours and 50 mins till he can become a citizen.
If time flies by as much as it has in the last year then citizenship will arrive before he knows it
mairi
(home again home again - I luuuuuuuuuuuurve Australia)
Keep on smiling and hope each anniversary is more prosperous in health, wealth and happiness
Karma [and PM tonight] sent for your anniversary
Apr 22nd 2005, 2:16 am
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Re: One year in Australia
Congratulations Mairi and Chris, and so glad you are both keeping well
Joanne
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Apr 22nd 2005, 2:44 am
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Re: One year in Australia
Good job you guys!!!!
We only have 5 months left now until we can be typing a "1 Year on" post!! Hubby is finally starting to feel settled and hopefully our post will be as positive as yours.
Luv
Hels & Hubby
xxx
We only have 5 months left now until we can be typing a "1 Year on" post!! Hubby is finally starting to feel settled and hopefully our post will be as positive as yours.
Luv
Hels & Hubby
xxx
Apr 22nd 2005, 2:50 am
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Re: One year in Australia
Originally Posted by Scossie
Now nearly 1 year & 4 Hours.......
Congrat's.......
BTW, are you 2 going to the ANZAC dawn service in Kings Park on Monday morning?? (5am).....
G & Me are going.........
Congrat's.......
BTW, are you 2 going to the ANZAC dawn service in Kings Park on Monday morning?? (5am).....
G & Me are going.........
Get there early it will be packed
Apr 22nd 2005, 3:15 am
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Re: One year in Australia
Congrats Mairi and Chris!!
So, that's Christina a year, you guys, then Maggy?, Teresa, Jill and then us!! And then everyone else since then..!!
Hmmm, lots of reason's to have a party!!
Wow, what will you be if you get promoted!!!
Btw, not sure if I'd told you(prob not, cause didn't get much of a chance to talk last week!!), but my job is going to change too! Might in the beginning be different tasks alongside doing reception(I'll have more time because they are creating a new position for accounts recievable, so no more cheques and efts for me). But hopefully in the future I can do more facilities stuff, or be assistant to either the maintenance supervisor and/or purchasing officer.
mmmmm, we'll see!
So, that's Christina a year, you guys, then Maggy?, Teresa, Jill and then us!! And then everyone else since then..!!
Hmmm, lots of reason's to have a party!!
Wow, what will you be if you get promoted!!!
Btw, not sure if I'd told you(prob not, cause didn't get much of a chance to talk last week!!), but my job is going to change too! Might in the beginning be different tasks alongside doing reception(I'll have more time because they are creating a new position for accounts recievable, so no more cheques and efts for me). But hopefully in the future I can do more facilities stuff, or be assistant to either the maintenance supervisor and/or purchasing officer.
mmmmm, we'll see!