Originally Posted by sel

I have been in Perth 4months now and unfortunately have not made it to the dome yet but definately intend to :) We are in the throws of buying/moving house at the mo and I won't have a car for a few weeks but will get there once all is sorted.

You sound like a great bunch and I am looking forward to meeting up with you all soon :beer:

Originally Posted by clougherty family

Hi,

I have been here since May 05 and still haven't got round to joining you! I am working at the moment on Thursday's but will be finishing at the end of October as I am having my 2nd baby. I think my 3 yr old will still be at daycare on Thursday's so maybe I could come along with the baby?? It might not be till Nov as my mum and my brother and his wife are coming out for a few weeks in October.

Jo :)

Originally Posted by Chef69

Hi Sel,
Where abouts are you in Perth?

Originally Posted by JIVEBABE

Just another quick update as I dont have much time nowadays to post on here. I've been approached over the last week by a number of people who have become aware of new migrants that are having a few problems and getting mega stressed during their first couple of weeks of migrations, if you are one of those people or you know of some-one in that situation.....PLEASE PLEASE come along to our meeting or encourage those who are struggling to attend. They really can help and we are all only too eager to help you settle into Perth, don't try to go it alone when there is sooooo much help around!

On a different note, Steve and Rach, I have 2 remaining places for Spring in the Valley Wine Tour on 7th Oct. Would you like them? Cost is $20 per person and food (optional) $18 per person. Claire and Alan, Sue and Glen plus a few other couples are going, anyway let me know. Sorry Hayley, I know you wanted 4 places but I only have 2 left!

Coffee meet is on as usual tomorrow at 12, at Dome Cafe, look for the LARGE group of chatting girlies, probably outside as the weather has warmed up! All welcome!

Sindy

Originally Posted by JIVEBABE

Before I start I would like to thank those who used to run the Thursday coffee mornings for new people arriving in Perth, I found it a great help and met some wonderful people through it. Unfortunately as everyone started getting jobs and going off to work they ended.

I now have a job too but shall have 2 days off a week so I would like to start these up again if anyone out there is interested. They may not be every week but maybe every other week, we can see how we go.

I met my best mate through the meetings and that helped me settle here quickly as I had some-one to lean on when things got tough, as did she. We are now both pretty much established and have talked about starting the coffee mornings up again as we feel it would be a shame for newbies to miss out on the opportunity of meeting others in the same boat as themselves. We had a lot of fun and found out a load of useful info from people who had been here a few months, some a few years, so if any girls would be interested in coming along for a coffee at Hilary's to have a chat and meet new people let me know and we can get one arranged.

:D

Originally Posted by Watty'n'Arls

Hi Sindy

Just to let you know Paul & I finally have a CO allocated and we have meds next week. PCC sent yesterday. Hopefully we will be sitting round your table at the dome again very soon.

Thanks again for the welcome you gave us in May

Watty'n'Arls
x :D

Originally Posted by JIVEBABE

Hi Arlene, great news! I bet you're relieved. You'll be out just in time for our summer. The weather has warmed up a bit here with Tuesday almost reaching 28 degrees and first official day of spring on Friday...yehhh!

Anyway see you soon, hopefully!

Originally Posted by Dawn

Hi all, hope you had a good meet today, missed seeing you all, couldnt make it as our container is due today! finally after 12 weeks.....im so excited! rich picked up he landrover this morning which had our plasma screen in, i was worried it wasnt going to work but plugged it in and all fine...yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Now just sitting, waiting for the lorry to arrive then i will be kissing my sofas and fridge :)

Anyway see you all next week, anyone newies thinking of going please do, its made me feel so much better, ive been here 8 weeks now and do miss my friends in the UK, but the meets on a Thurs give me a lift and see me though the week :)

see you next week :)

Originally Posted by melissa

hi there,
I'm just new to perth having migrated from scotland in june. I'm with my partner whose out to work now and i am looking after our two small boys aged 4 and 1. i would love to meet some other people especially if any of you have kids around the same age because they need friends too.

Originally Posted by melissa

thanks. I'll try get down there. I've got my kids so do you know if its ok to take them? does anyone else bring their children? It's on a thursday isnt it, but what time?

Originally Posted by melissa

i will give it a go, thanks to all for being so kind.

Originally Posted by JIVEBABE

Hi Melissa and Norternbird,

Please both of you come along this Thursday, it is the group's 1st Birthday and we are having champers and cake. It should be a great meeting, might even be a surprise at 2pm, so everyone hang around til then!

Any other newbies who have just arrived or old hands that are feeling a bit lonely, join us for a fab celebration!

Can't believe it's been a year already! Counted up the contacts I have and they amount to 30! Gosh we've come a long way from 4 around a solitary table!

S x ;)

Originally Posted by JIVEBABE

Just to let everyone know that due to the expected numbers over the school holidays the Expats meet that usually takes place at Hillary's will now take place at Neil Hawkins Park. The Dome cafe struggles enough with the numbers at the moment let alone us plus children! Also the park has play equipment etc to keep the kids happy. There are bbq facilities there for those that want to cook, otherwise bring a picnic. Dont forget the sunflower seeds for the birds!!

12 noon :)

Sindy x

Originally Posted by Tiawamutu

B*ll*x! We went to Hillarys today :o We asked the staff, and they said they hadn't seen pommy group today :D

Didn't know it had changed, as we have only been here since Monday, and we don't manage to get on the net very often :( Never mind.

Neil Hawkins park is not far from where we are.

Will it be in the same place next week, as we would love to come?

Originally Posted by nightnurse2

Just to confuse matters - a few of us are still heading for the park today (feeling brave and hoping it stays dry!)

Tracey

Originally Posted by Spana

Hi All,

I arrived yesterday so will be coming to meet you on Thursday if thats ok. Is it still at the Dome at 12?? I will be coming on public transport is it quite straight forward?

Thanks, and looking forward to it.

Mandy

Originally Posted by nightnurse2

Hi Mandy,
Welcome to Perth!
Whereabouts are you travelling from, we could maybe get you a lift as we are spread out allover NOR.
Tracey
PS not sure about public transport

Originally Posted by nightnurse2

Hi Mandy,
Welcome to Perth!
Whereabouts are you travelling from, we could maybe get you a lift as we are spread out allover NOR.
Tracey
PS not sure about public transport

Originally Posted by northernbird

I sent her a PM asking the same thing as I plan coming along tomorrow. Hopefully she will be nearby one of us.