a quick hello
Dec 12th 2003, 1:12 am
#1
settling in, finally
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2003
Location: finally here with bf....
Posts: 77
a quick hello
hi all
just thought i would let you know that i have arrived well. the flight was horrible. but since then all is good. started work the next day after arriving and am learning new things every day. the house we bought (i only saw it on the internet) is great in reality and we even got a car in brisbane yesterday so are able to drive around. on the 18th the contract passes and we move in on the 19th (now we are at bf's parents).
have met a couple of bf's friends.... so you see, i am happy, rose tinted glasses still firmly on.
all is good. just waiting for the negative brigade telling me it will get worse from now on.....
should you have any questions re sunshine coast hinterland area or de facto partnership visa, maybe i can answer them. right now i am just trying to find my way around, the worst is driving on the left hand side of the road!
ah yes, customs and immigration were easy, like entering as tourist. just got asked three times about food items while waiting at the luggage belt, that's all. the puppy dogs are cute (the ones they use for detecting food and drugs), don't even try bringing anything in. they can detect food that was in the bag one week ago .
well, i am wishing every one all the best...
barbara
just thought i would let you know that i have arrived well. the flight was horrible. but since then all is good. started work the next day after arriving and am learning new things every day. the house we bought (i only saw it on the internet) is great in reality and we even got a car in brisbane yesterday so are able to drive around. on the 18th the contract passes and we move in on the 19th (now we are at bf's parents).
have met a couple of bf's friends.... so you see, i am happy, rose tinted glasses still firmly on.
all is good. just waiting for the negative brigade telling me it will get worse from now on.....should you have any questions re sunshine coast hinterland area or de facto partnership visa, maybe i can answer them. right now i am just trying to find my way around, the worst is driving on the left hand side of the road!
ah yes, customs and immigration were easy, like entering as tourist. just got asked three times about food items while waiting at the luggage belt, that's all. the puppy dogs are cute (the ones they use for detecting food and drugs), don't even try bringing anything in. they can detect food that was in the bag one week ago
.well, i am wishing every one all the best...
barbara
Dec 12th 2003, 1:43 am
#2
Home and Happy
Joined: Dec 2002
Location: Keep true friends and puppets close, trust no-one else...
Posts: 93,807
Hi Barbara, Glad to hear you arrived safe and sound and things are good so far! Hope it continues!! I still have my rose-tinted glasses on too and don't regret for a minute making the move!
I could be really negative and tell you it'll get worse - after all I've been here 6 weeks now, but I'd be lying, it hasn't got worse, in fact every day it gets a little better and feels a little more like "home".
Dopn't know if you've seen the thread, or even if you are interested, but there is an Expats meet at Wynnum, south of the Gateway Bridge, on Sunday from about 11 onwards - come along if you fancy meeting any of us! (see thread Possible Brisbane Meet, now about 2/3 days back I think).
Good luck, hope things keep good for you and bf!
I could be really negative and tell you it'll get worse - after all I've been here 6 weeks now, but I'd be lying, it hasn't got worse, in fact every day it gets a little better and feels a little more like "home".
Dopn't know if you've seen the thread, or even if you are interested, but there is an Expats meet at Wynnum, south of the Gateway Bridge, on Sunday from about 11 onwards - come along if you fancy meeting any of us! (see thread Possible Brisbane Meet, now about 2/3 days back I think).
Good luck, hope things keep good for you and bf!
Dec 12th 2003, 9:31 am
#3
Good to be back in UK
Joined: Oct 2003
Location: Back in UK
Posts: 750
Hello Barbara,
I'm glad the house met your expectations, I remember you saying how lovely it was from the photos. I have no idea how you had the stamina to start work the day after your horrible flight. I was jet-lagged for a couple of weeks.
Good Luck in Brissy
I'm glad the house met your expectations, I remember you saying how lovely it was from the photos. I have no idea how you had the stamina to start work the day after your horrible flight. I was jet-lagged for a couple of weeks.
Good Luck in Brissy
Dec 12th 2003, 9:44 am
#4
Rocket Scientist
Joined: Aug 2003
Location: Dreamland AKA Brisbane which is a different country to the UK
Posts: 6,911
Barbara, great to hear that you seem to be settling in so well. No negatives vibes here, as long as it hasnt been too hot for you the last few days . Glad that its all working out for you, good luck with the house etc
(Donna, that reindeer is SO cute!!!!!! )
. Glad that its all working out for you, good luck with the house etc (Donna, that reindeer is SO cute!!!!!!
)
Dec 12th 2003, 11:08 am
#5
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 987
So glad things are looking good for you
Dec 12th 2003, 11:55 am
#6
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 8,147
Re: a quick hello
Originally posted by bawi
hi all
just thought i would let you know that i have arrived well. the flight was horrible. but since then all is good. started work the next day after arriving and am learning new things every day. the house we bought (i only saw it on the internet) is great in reality and we even got a car in brisbane yesterday so are able to drive around. on the 18th the contract passes and we move in on the 19th (now we are at bf's parents).
have met a couple of bf's friends.... so you see, i am happy, rose tinted glasses still firmly on. all is good. just waiting for the negative brigade telling me it will get worse from now on.....
should you have any questions re sunshine coast hinterland area or de facto partnership visa, maybe i can answer them. right now i am just trying to find my way around, the worst is driving on the left hand side of the road!
ah yes, customs and immigration were easy, like entering as tourist. just got asked three times about food items while waiting at the luggage belt, that's all. the puppy dogs are cute (the ones they use for detecting food and drugs), don't even try bringing anything in. they can detect food that was in the bag one week ago .
well, i am wishing every one all the best...
barbara
hi all
just thought i would let you know that i have arrived well. the flight was horrible. but since then all is good. started work the next day after arriving and am learning new things every day. the house we bought (i only saw it on the internet) is great in reality and we even got a car in brisbane yesterday so are able to drive around. on the 18th the contract passes and we move in on the 19th (now we are at bf's parents).
have met a couple of bf's friends.... so you see, i am happy, rose tinted glasses still firmly on.
all is good. just waiting for the negative brigade telling me it will get worse from now on.....should you have any questions re sunshine coast hinterland area or de facto partnership visa, maybe i can answer them. right now i am just trying to find my way around, the worst is driving on the left hand side of the road!
ah yes, customs and immigration were easy, like entering as tourist. just got asked three times about food items while waiting at the luggage belt, that's all. the puppy dogs are cute (the ones they use for detecting food and drugs), don't even try bringing anything in. they can detect food that was in the bag one week ago
.well, i am wishing every one all the best...
barbara
wondered how you were getting on...
sue
