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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Originally Posted by mad.chef
(Post 5650996)
Hi all,
More adjustments done to the list. HERE IS THE LIST: Would you believe just noticed this thread:o We're flying on 28 Dec 08 so I guess we just squeeze in to your list. Taking a week to get there and planning to land around 4th/5th Jan 09 in Perth. Have a house in Connolly so planning on settling there. I'm Craig (41) currently serving in the RAF. Planning on working as an Admin Officer/Office Manager on retirement!. Mrs is Sharon (44) a self-employed Computer Consultant. Kids are Harriet (8) and Dominic (4). My main interest is long distance running having completed 33 marathons. Planning on taking up a few more outdoor activities upon arrival. Can't wait - 384 days to go:rofl: PS. I'm a Huddersfield Town fan - don't suppose theres any others out there is there?!?!? |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Originally Posted by 2-hunter
(Post 5653463)
Hi Neil We are Heading for Bunbury or Austriland Like your self i am also in the Motor Trade working as a Paint Sprayer. But when we arrive we dont know a soul, Got no car, No House, No Job,and No friends.........hmmmmm Yes i know what your thinking Billy no Mates ! But hey we Cant wait to get there. Roll on February. Good Luck with your meds on Wednesday....Drink Loads of Water Trust me ! Cheers Dave Hi Dave or is that Billy! I am sure you will not be the first poms to move down Bunbury way, we too just cant wait to go, all this paperwork and waiting is knocking years off my life hopefully a bit of sun and some time to relax can add them back on again! We have some Friends that are intending on moving to Bunbury, they live in Staines too, doesnt say a lot for Staines does it? We dont have the possessions things either waiting for us but we do have someone to stay with when we get there which is nice, I am sure after a week or too you will sit down and think "it was all worth while". He who dares wins Rodney Neil |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
(Post 5652842)
I feel the same:(
The thought of when we are in our Heathrow Hotel that we will be homeless, that my little flat will be so near and I cant go to it to make myself secure. The thought of hurting everyone that I love and care about, walking from a secure job to go back to the beginning to find another one. But the thought of starting afresh in another country keeps me going and I feel so proud that we have finally got the visa. But yes, Im terrified.:o Us too, :( Feeling very scared on minute and excited the next :unsure:. I feeling very sentimentall round this time trying not to think about leaving my son and grandaughters behind and it dont help (or does) that family seem to be avoiding us, all oh family going away together sking for xmas we havent been invited, my parents dont want to talk to me but at least my brother postponed going away to spend boxing day together :wub: And my sister cannot wait till we get there. very close friends getting upset when we spend time with them, makes me wanna cry too, but holding it in. :( Keep going, keep going, keep going. BTW we fly Feb 10th, no one at airport to say goodbye staying night before at hotel. |
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Originally Posted by mum01753
(Post 5654216)
Us too, :( Feeling very scared on minute and excited the next :unsure:.
I feeling very sentimentall round this time trying not to think about leaving my son and grandaughters behind and it dont help (or does) that family seem to be avoiding us, all oh family going away together sking for xmas we havent been invited, my parents dont want to talk to me but at least my brother postponed going away to spend boxing day together :wub: And my sister cannot wait till we get there. very close friends getting upset when we spend time with them, makes me wanna cry too, but holding it in. :( Keep going, keep going, keep going. BTW we fly Feb 10th, no one at airport to say goodbye staying night before at hotel. |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Originally Posted by nelboy
(Post 5652835)
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info. We hope to go as soon as we can, assuming it takes 40 days for the police checks then that should be mid jan then 6 - 8 weeks for the visa if all is ok after that so maybe mid Feb to mid March we should be ready to buy some tickets and get over the seas to a new life. I had my x-ray today OH has hers on wedneday and also wednesday we all go for our meds. ho hum. At least once its done then we have no more to do on the visa front just sell the house and all the rest. We are headed to Connolly (just below Joondalup) to start with, we have freinds there so we will try and stay close to them if we can get a rental nearby. What about you where are you headed? Cheers Neil. |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Originally Posted by mary1967
(Post 5657908)
Quick question, did you apply for the police checks and medical stuff before you submitted the visa application? I was under the impression that you had to submit the visa application and then wait until they told you to get them done?
We have been asked to supply meds and police checks by DIAC so we are doing as instructed. You can front load and get them done in advance BUT the date on the police check is the one used to start the year you have to activate your visa so if a problem arises and you dont get your visa as quick as planned it will give you less time (or no time) to get over at your own pace to activate the visa. Regards Neil. |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Hi all
Check this out just found this Thread Tell us about your new life.This is for you guys and girls who are all ready in OZ .. do you think it is really that bad? Judging by the replys it sounds like it. :confused: |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Hi 2-hunter,
I have found the thread and read it. A lot of the earlier posts were very pessimistic but quite a few of the later ones were really positive. We have been here for 10 weeks now and we all have settled in really well. Life is still the same where ever you live though, you still have to take the kids to school and do the washing, shopping etc. Some things about the heat are true, but if you went to holiday to Ibiza etc you wouldn't stay out in the sun all day as that is just madness. Also it is definitely cool in the houses here when it is cold outside. I wished we had bought electric plug in heaters with us. Definitely recommend bringing those with you. Some rentals here have pot belly stove heaters in the lounge, just depends on what you rent/buy. My husband is still missing his local pint down the social club. Here in the suburbs there may be one tavern which you usually have to drive to. If you want a more social type of life you are betting moving to one of the older style suburbs that have more facilities or closer to the city. Sarah ps. Still loving it here! |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Originally Posted by nelboy
(Post 5657980)
Hi Mary,
We have been asked to supply meds and police checks by DIAC so we are doing as instructed. You can front load and get them done in advance BUT the date on the police check is the one used to start the year you have to activate your visa so if a problem arises and you dont get your visa as quick as planned it will give you less time (or no time) to get over at your own pace to activate the visa. Regards Neil. |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Originally Posted by mad.chef
(Post 5654360)
HERE IS THE NEW LIST:
My names Becky 27, Partner Marv 33 (sign writer) and we have a son Lucas 3. We are moving to Coogee Just south of Perth, and arrive on the 18th Dec. Do you need anymore info? Thanks Becky xx |
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Originally Posted by yellowmellow;
(Post 5659625)
Just looked and i have been missed off the list :(
My names Becky 27, Partner Marv 33 (sign writer) and we have a son Lucas 3. We are moving to Coogee Just south of Perth, and arrive on the 18th Dec. Do you need anymore info? Thanks Becky xx Good luck wih your flights :thumbup: Here is the updated list: |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Originally Posted by The_Effys
(Post 5659799)
Hi Becky, sorry about that :o , If you were originally on the list you may have been deleted accidently when it was updated at some stage, bit of a complex procedure to update :ohmy: but fortunately mistakes don't happen too often :lol:
Good luck wih your flights :thumbup: Here is the updated list: Cant wait till sunday night and we are finally at the airport. Between now and sunday is going to be hard so many goodbyes. Tomorrow is my brother, friday is my mum and dad, Saturday is My other halves family and sunday is my grandparents. 4 days of tears! But then i cant wait for our overnight stay in Bangkok, just a break to come to terms with what is happening. Anyone got any tips to keep a hypo 3 yr old on a plane occupied? Has anyone flown with Thai airlines? are they any good? Sorry so many questions. :eek: think im going mad!!!!!! Thanks again Becky xx |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Hi Becky
Just read your post - hurray you're on you way! I arrived Tuesday and having a great time - just trying to find somewhere to live at the moment which is proving to be quite hard but we'll get there I'm sure. Am posting this from internet cafe - so we try and keep up with everyone. Good luck with the flight and hope to meet up real soon. Janice xx:thumbsup: |
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Hi everyone and good luck to all of you flying out soon!!
Is there anyone flying to Perth 7th of Feb from B'Ham on Emirates flight? If so, let me know.....it would be great to meet someone as mad as us..never been there before and only know people from expatsites etc... Merry Christmas to you all anyway, Nicki, Darryl, Harlea, Phoebe and mad dog Blue x |
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