In Oz and back online (sort of)
Apr 5th 2003, 6:21 am
#1
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In Oz and back online (sort of)
Dear All,
Just a quickie to say we have arrived in Adelaide. Have been here 2 weeks now but soooooo busy havent had time to post.
At a Internet Cafe and only 3 minutes left.
Loving it so far. In hubbys profession (Fitter) its a load of crap that they expect you to work every waking hour.
Spiders big, weather nice, people lovely. Nearlt out of time, can u tell.
Will post a proper view of Adelaide later.
Good luck to all still waiting.
Shelly
Just a quickie to say we have arrived in Adelaide. Have been here 2 weeks now but soooooo busy havent had time to post.
At a Internet Cafe and only 3 minutes left.
Loving it so far. In hubbys profession (Fitter) its a load of crap that they expect you to work every waking hour.
Spiders big, weather nice, people lovely. Nearlt out of time, can u tell.
Will post a proper view of Adelaide later.
Good luck to all still waiting.
Shelly
Apr 5th 2003, 6:24 am
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Rushwood, Thornlands, QLD
Joined: Feb 2003
Location: Thornlands,Bayside, Qld
Posts: 1,864
Hi
Fantastic to hear from you.
Sooooooooooooooo pleased that you're having a great time.
Look forward to hearing how it's all going
kind regards
the green eyed monster!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sooooooooooooooo pleased that you're having a great time.
Look forward to hearing how it's all going
kind regards
the green eyed monster!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by Boomie; Apr 5th 2003 at 7:03 am.
Apr 5th 2003, 6:53 am
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Shellys back
Dear All,
Hello again - begged hubby to stay in the Internet Cafe for just a while longer.
Yes we are having a fine old time, very hectic sorting everything out but lovely.
We have found everyone that we have had dealings with so far to be friendly and helpful, and any mention of poms has only been in friendly banter (could be completely different behind our backs) but what the eye doesnt see the heart doesnt grieve over.
After reading Pommie B's posts, was expecting hubby to have to work all the hours under the sun, with 3 shifts pretty much the same as the UK. The shift pattersn here are different for anyone who is interested, the afternoon or lates shift here is from 3.30pm to 11.30p.m. Nights 11.30p.m. to 7.30a.m. and obviously days is the rest.
The reality here for us is that he has only got to work days and they dont expect anyone to work overtime. In fact hubby had hoped there would be a chance to do some overtime but no. Im not saying that this is the same everywhere but to everyone still waiting wait and make your own minds up. Everyone is different and we are loving it.
Havent driven the car yet. I am going to do a driving miss daisy and go out on the roads on a Sunday first lol. Undertaking is allowed here and if someone signals to change lanes then thats what they are going to do without waiting BUT they drive much slower here generally than in the UK.
For anyone taking the on arrival accomodation - please be aware that it is all government housing and therefore may not be up to some peoples standards. I know that the housing association are trying to get this point across with Immi - cause some people have been less than impressed with the areas in which they are housed.
Make no mistake, Hunstmans are big but im petrified of spiders and even I thought "Is that it" about 1" across for the body and the rest is legs. Very big eyes though urgghhh.
Finding it harder to rent somewhere with our dog. There are places but they are the not so well looked after places and we have found that at the estate agents out of every 15 rentals maybe 1 or 2 will accept pets - for anyone whos bringing their dog or cat.
Got to go now
Catch you all soon.
Shelly
Hello again - begged hubby to stay in the Internet Cafe for just a while longer.
Yes we are having a fine old time, very hectic sorting everything out but lovely.
We have found everyone that we have had dealings with so far to be friendly and helpful, and any mention of poms has only been in friendly banter (could be completely different behind our backs) but what the eye doesnt see the heart doesnt grieve over.
After reading Pommie B's posts, was expecting hubby to have to work all the hours under the sun, with 3 shifts pretty much the same as the UK. The shift pattersn here are different for anyone who is interested, the afternoon or lates shift here is from 3.30pm to 11.30p.m. Nights 11.30p.m. to 7.30a.m. and obviously days is the rest.
The reality here for us is that he has only got to work days and they dont expect anyone to work overtime. In fact hubby had hoped there would be a chance to do some overtime but no. Im not saying that this is the same everywhere but to everyone still waiting wait and make your own minds up. Everyone is different and we are loving it.
Havent driven the car yet. I am going to do a driving miss daisy and go out on the roads on a Sunday first lol. Undertaking is allowed here and if someone signals to change lanes then thats what they are going to do without waiting BUT they drive much slower here generally than in the UK.
For anyone taking the on arrival accomodation - please be aware that it is all government housing and therefore may not be up to some peoples standards. I know that the housing association are trying to get this point across with Immi - cause some people have been less than impressed with the areas in which they are housed.
Make no mistake, Hunstmans are big but im petrified of spiders and even I thought "Is that it" about 1" across for the body and the rest is legs. Very big eyes though urgghhh.
Finding it harder to rent somewhere with our dog. There are places but they are the not so well looked after places and we have found that at the estate agents out of every 15 rentals maybe 1 or 2 will accept pets - for anyone whos bringing their dog or cat.
Got to go now
Catch you all soon.
Shelly
Apr 5th 2003, 7:02 am
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Location: newbury
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fantastic
really good to hear from someone in adelaide..
keep 'em coming
cheers
richard
p.s how easy was finding hubby's job and what's pay like?
oh and where abouts in ade are you looking at?
really good to hear from someone in adelaide..
keep 'em coming
cheers
richard
p.s how easy was finding hubby's job and what's pay like?
oh and where abouts in ade are you looking at?
Apr 5th 2003, 9:21 am
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Location: Sussex
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Glad to hear you are all enjoying it.
Keep us posted.
footie chick
Keep us posted.
footie chick
Apr 5th 2003, 10:59 am
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Re: In Oz and back online (sort of)
Originally posted by shellypuss
Dear All,
Just a quickie to say we have arrived in Adelaide. Have been here 2 weeks now but soooooo busy havent had time to post.
At a Internet Cafe and only 3 minutes left.
Loving it so far. In hubbys profession (Fitter) its a load of crap that they expect you to work every waking hour.
Spiders big, weather nice, people lovely. Nearlt out of time, can u tell.
Will post a proper view of Adelaide later.
Good luck to all still waiting.
Shelly
Dear All,
Just a quickie to say we have arrived in Adelaide. Have been here 2 weeks now but soooooo busy havent had time to post.
At a Internet Cafe and only 3 minutes left.
Loving it so far. In hubbys profession (Fitter) its a load of crap that they expect you to work every waking hour.
Spiders big, weather nice, people lovely. Nearlt out of time, can u tell.
Will post a proper view of Adelaide later.
Good luck to all still waiting.
Shelly
Hi Shelly,
We hope to be Adelaide bound around August/September time, Police checks permitting
, so it was great to hear of you first hand impressions. keep em' coming.Sindy
Apr 5th 2003, 11:44 am
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Location: Derby
Posts: 1,656
Re: Shellys back
Hi Shelly, glad you are getting sorted and at least you can cuddle the dog again soon.
Will wait patiently as usual to hear more....
Mash....
Will wait patiently as usual to hear more....
Mash....
Originally posted by shellypuss
Dear All,
Hello again - begged hubby to stay in the Internet Cafe for just a while longer.
Shelly
Dear All,
Hello again - begged hubby to stay in the Internet Cafe for just a while longer.
Shelly
Apr 5th 2003, 5:57 pm
#8
No wuckin furries mate
Joined: Nov 2002
Location: Bunbury W.A
Posts: 204
HI
Great to hear from someone whos just arrived. Glad everything is going ok. We are bringing the cat, so thanks for the info on renting.
We leave in 4 weeks time for Perth. I will do the same and let everyone know how its going.
Mrs Brox
Great to hear from someone whos just arrived. Glad everything is going ok. We are bringing the cat, so thanks for the info on renting.
We leave in 4 weeks time for Perth. I will do the same and let everyone know how its going.
Mrs Brox
Apr 6th 2003, 9:16 am
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glad you are settling in so soon, happy driving. 
Apr 6th 2003, 9:31 am
#10
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Joined: Oct 2002
Location: Wellington Point Brisbane
Posts: 126
Glad to hear that things are going OK. Many thanks for your feedback.
Hoping to go to Perth Or Brisbane in September 2003.
Good luck
kate and kev
Hoping to go to Perth Or Brisbane in September 2003.
Good luck
kate and kev
Apr 6th 2003, 10:21 am
#11
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Joined: Sep 2002
Location: Bunbury, Western Australia
Posts: 215
Hi
So good to hear you are enjoying yourselves and glad to hear you are gettting sorted out. Keep posting!
Jan :-)
So good to hear you are enjoying yourselves and glad to hear you are gettting sorted out. Keep posting!
Jan :-)
Apr 8th 2003, 10:34 pm
#12
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Joined: Jan 2003
Location: Near Glasgow
Posts: 68
Re: In Oz and back online (sort of)
Originally posted by shellypuss
Dear All,
Just a quickie to say we have arrived in Adelaide. Have been here 2 weeks now but soooooo busy havent had time to post.
At a Internet Cafe and only 3 minutes left.
Loving it so far. In hubbys profession (Fitter) its a load of crap that they expect you to work every waking hour.
Spiders big, weather nice, people lovely. Nearlt out of time, can u tell.
Will post a proper view of Adelaide later.
Good luck to all still waiting.
Shelly
Dear All,
Just a quickie to say we have arrived in Adelaide. Have been here 2 weeks now but soooooo busy havent had time to post.
At a Internet Cafe and only 3 minutes left.
Loving it so far. In hubbys profession (Fitter) its a load of crap that they expect you to work every waking hour.
Spiders big, weather nice, people lovely. Nearlt out of time, can u tell.
Will post a proper view of Adelaide later.
Good luck to all still waiting.
Shelly
We are going at end of June for a long holiday.
Best of luck over there and keep us posted on your experiences.
Cheers, Iain
