Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Aug 11th 2008, 11:52 am
#1096
Btaz
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Location: Perth Australia
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
[QUOTE=mary1967;6656901]
The stress is never ending, as you knock one thing on the head, up pops another
If it weren't for the animals we could probably go as soon as the house goes through (that's if it does
), but we've had our pets for 7 years and couldn't imagine leaving them here.
At the moment i'm stressing over the house sale, the animals, rentals, air fares and jobs. No doubt when i get there it'll be rentals, rentals, rentals, schools, jobs, cars, shopping, furniture shipping and spiders
............have i forgotten anything?
Thanks for that
Hey Mary ,
Can u not board the animals and get someone to ship them for u . I really believe u will do yr self a favour getting yrselves sorted with accomodation before they arrive. Honestly boarding them will cost but will be better option to find yr feet. Yr animals will be fine. When i went to live in UK i had to quarantine my dog for 6 months . I t was hell as he did not understand why i did not take him with me everytime i visited him |( kinder not to visit) .Here quarantine is shorter time and look upon it as getting them a safe place to live once they come out . I really don t want to presure u but its is def worth looking at .
Linda ( we spoke before Btaz)
The stress is never ending, as you knock one thing on the head, up pops another
If it weren't for the animals we could probably go as soon as the house goes through (that's if it does), but we've had our pets for 7 years and couldn't imagine leaving them here. At the moment i'm stressing over the house sale, the animals, rentals, air fares and jobs. No doubt when i get there it'll be rentals, rentals, rentals, schools, jobs, cars, shopping, furniture shipping and spiders
............have i forgotten anything?Thanks for that
Hey Mary ,
Can u not board the animals and get someone to ship them for u . I really believe u will do yr self a favour getting yrselves sorted with accomodation before they arrive. Honestly boarding them will cost but will be better option to find yr feet. Yr animals will be fine. When i went to live in UK i had to quarantine my dog for 6 months . I t was hell as he did not understand why i did not take him with me everytime i visited him |( kinder not to visit) .Here quarantine is shorter time and look upon it as getting them a safe place to live once they come out . I really don t want to presure u but its is def worth looking at .
Linda ( we spoke before Btaz)
Aug 11th 2008, 4:28 pm
#1097
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,517
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
[QUOTE=btazgallacher;6668507]
Hey Mary ,
Can u not board the animals and get someone to ship them for u . I really believe u will do yr self a favour getting yrselves sorted with accomodation before they arrive. Honestly boarding them will cost but will be better option to find yr feet. Yr animals will be fine. When i went to live in UK i had to quarantine my dog for 6 months . I t was hell as he did not understand why i did not take him with me everytime i visited him |( kinder not to visit) .Here quarantine is shorter time and look upon it as getting them a safe place to live once they come out . I really don t want to presure u but its is def worth looking at .
Linda ( we spoke before Btaz)
Hi Linda,
Yes, i've thought of it, and it may well come down to it
The main problem is whether the dog passes the blood tests or not, cause if she doesn't, what do we do with her if we're in Oz? We've got nobody who could take her and it would be heartbreaking for me and the kids, so i feel like i've got to at least wait until she's had the bloody tests, which i can't get done yet because i don't know about quarantine spaces and we've not yet exchanged on the house
I'm hoping that we can board her at the kennels, after passing the blood test of course!, for a week, possibly 10 days after we've gone, which would hopefully give us between 5/6 weeks to find a rental. If the worse comes to the worse and we can't get a rental that'll take pets, i'm thinking of boarding them in Perth..............i dread to think how much this is gonna cost...........
Hey Mary ,
Can u not board the animals and get someone to ship them for u . I really believe u will do yr self a favour getting yrselves sorted with accomodation before they arrive. Honestly boarding them will cost but will be better option to find yr feet. Yr animals will be fine. When i went to live in UK i had to quarantine my dog for 6 months . I t was hell as he did not understand why i did not take him with me everytime i visited him |( kinder not to visit) .Here quarantine is shorter time and look upon it as getting them a safe place to live once they come out . I really don t want to presure u but its is def worth looking at .
Linda ( we spoke before Btaz)
Yes, i've thought of it, and it may well come down to it
The main problem is whether the dog passes the blood tests or not, cause if she doesn't, what do we do with her if we're in Oz? We've got nobody who could take her and it would be heartbreaking for me and the kids, so i feel like i've got to at least wait until she's had the bloody tests, which i can't get done yet because i don't know about quarantine spaces and we've not yet exchanged on the houseI'm hoping that we can board her at the kennels, after passing the blood test of course!, for a week, possibly 10 days after we've gone, which would hopefully give us between 5/6 weeks to find a rental. If the worse comes to the worse and we can't get a rental that'll take pets, i'm thinking of boarding them in Perth..............i dread to think how much this is gonna cost...........
Aug 11th 2008, 11:30 pm
#1098
Btaz
Joined: Aug 2007
Location: Perth Australia
Posts: 30
Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
[QUOTE=mary1967;6669263]
Hi Linda,
Yes, i've thought of it, and it may well come down to it The main problem is whether the dog passes the blood tests or not, cause if she doesn't, what do we do with her if we're in Oz? We've got nobody who could take her and it would be heartbreaking for me and the kids, so i feel like i've got to at least wait until she's had the bloody tests, which i can't get done yet because i don't know about quarantine spaces and we've not yet exchanged on the house
I'm hoping that we can board her at the kennels, after passing the blood test of course!, for a week, possibly 10 days after we've gone, which would hopefully give us between 5/6 weeks to find a rental. If the worse comes to the worse and we can't get a rental that'll take pets, i'm thinking of boarding them in Perth..............i dread to think how much this is gonna cost...........
Don t worry too much Mary , things tend to work out for the best ... Something will guide you in the right direction . Everything happens for a reason . I am sure the blood test will be fine but if they are not then maybe something will lead you in different direction. I rehomed my cats bit at a time but i was worried about them not liking it here and also them not being used to all the creastures out here and cats are territorial so i found them nice homes and they have settled well. I know with dogs it s harder as i grew up with dogs in our family but something will show you the way... Chin up :-)
Hi Linda,
Yes, i've thought of it, and it may well come down to it
The main problem is whether the dog passes the blood tests or not, cause if she doesn't, what do we do with her if we're in Oz? We've got nobody who could take her and it would be heartbreaking for me and the kids, so i feel like i've got to at least wait until she's had the bloody tests, which i can't get done yet because i don't know about quarantine spaces and we've not yet exchanged on the houseI'm hoping that we can board her at the kennels, after passing the blood test of course!, for a week, possibly 10 days after we've gone, which would hopefully give us between 5/6 weeks to find a rental. If the worse comes to the worse and we can't get a rental that'll take pets, i'm thinking of boarding them in Perth..............i dread to think how much this is gonna cost...........
Don t worry too much Mary , things tend to work out for the best ... Something will guide you in the right direction . Everything happens for a reason . I am sure the blood test will be fine but if they are not then maybe something will lead you in different direction. I rehomed my cats bit at a time but i was worried about them not liking it here and also them not being used to all the creastures out here and cats are territorial so i found them nice homes and they have settled well. I know with dogs it s harder as i grew up with dogs in our family but something will show you the way... Chin up :-)
Aug 15th 2008, 12:18 pm
#1099
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
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G/day, just stumbled across this thread, been in S Harbour 3 months..
G/day, just stumbled across this thread, been in S Harbour 3 months..
Aug 15th 2008, 12:23 pm
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Aug 15th 2008, 12:24 pm
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Do the meet ups still happen here?? Just thought I would ask as would love to meet people - just arrived & already loving the weather!!
Flo & Mags. X
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Aug 15th 2008, 1:00 pm
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
just wondered if you have found any temp accomodation yet? We booked through Emi great - they have properties in Port Kennedy and they also do car rentals so we will have a car waiting in our driveway after they collect us personally at the airport.
We arrive in Perth on 20/10/08. My OH has his first telephone interview next week
Getting more real by the day although so much to do here but still can't wait to finally turn that dream into realityErica
Aug 15th 2008, 3:05 pm
#1103
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Location: Northamptonshire to be Mandurah
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Hi Karen
just wondered if you have found any temp accomodation yet? We booked through Emi great - they have properties in Port Kennedy and they also do car rentals so we will have a car waiting in our driveway after they collect us personally at the airport.
We arrive in Perth on 20/10/08. My OH has his first telephone interview next week Getting more real by the day although so much to do here but still can't wait to finally turn that dream into reality
Erica
just wondered if you have found any temp accomodation yet? We booked through Emi great - they have properties in Port Kennedy and they also do car rentals so we will have a car waiting in our driveway after they collect us personally at the airport.
We arrive in Perth on 20/10/08. My OH has his first telephone interview next week
Getting more real by the day although so much to do here but still can't wait to finally turn that dream into realityErica
We are all sorted now thanks, books accomadation, through ozstays. Booked a car ,Mandurah here we come!! I so no what you mean about dream to reality. Goodluck to your OH with his interview!!
karen
Aug 16th 2008, 8:06 am
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
Hi,
There is a meet up planned in Kings Park for 21st September I think. If you look in the meet-up section on this forum you will find it. It is good for new people who have just arrived and don't know many people. We went to one when we arrived but have never been to another, we seemed to have made loads of friends just doing day to day stuff, kids at school etc.
Sarah.
There is a meet up planned in Kings Park for 21st September I think. If you look in the meet-up section on this forum you will find it. It is good for new people who have just arrived and don't know many people. We went to one when we arrived but have never been to another, we seemed to have made loads of friends just doing day to day stuff, kids at school etc.
Sarah.
Aug 16th 2008, 8:26 am
#1105
kazozz
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
IT seems there is a meet up in king park in sept. we move to Mandurah 15 Oct Yipeeeee, cant wait.
maybe see you at a meet,
karen
Aug 17th 2008, 8:08 pm
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Aug 21st 2008, 4:28 am
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I am a West Oz native living in Mandurah. I went to the UK in February 2004 and returned in 2007 with a UK partner after working there for 3 years. He has since returned to the UK, so I am basically at a loose end.
I would be happy to assist anyone who needs info about this end as I have many connections and a good knowledge of Australia and particularly WA, having travelled widely through the state and living here for 25 years. I have lived and worked in the Pilbara and in the West Kimberley area as well as in the Great Southern and in Mandurah.
I would also be happy to help any current residents in any way that I am able.
Cheers
I would be happy to assist anyone who needs info about this end as I have many connections and a good knowledge of Australia and particularly WA, having travelled widely through the state and living here for 25 years. I have lived and worked in the Pilbara and in the West Kimberley area as well as in the Great Southern and in Mandurah.
I would also be happy to help any current residents in any way that I am able.
Cheers
Aug 21st 2008, 7:53 am
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
I am a West Oz native living in Mandurah. I went to the UK in February 2004 and returned in 2007 with a UK partner after working there for 3 years. He has since returned to the UK, so I am basically at a loose end.
I would be happy to assist anyone who needs info about this end as I have many connections and a good knowledge of Australia and particularly WA, having travelled widely through the state and living here for 25 years. I have lived and worked in the Pilbara and in the West Kimberley area as well as in the Great Southern and in Mandurah.
I would also be happy to help any current residents in any way that I am able.
Cheers
I would be happy to assist anyone who needs info about this end as I have many connections and a good knowledge of Australia and particularly WA, having travelled widely through the state and living here for 25 years. I have lived and worked in the Pilbara and in the West Kimberley area as well as in the Great Southern and in Mandurah.
I would also be happy to help any current residents in any way that I am able.
Cheers
What a lovely post - can't wait to get there now
Mary
Aug 21st 2008, 12:50 pm
#1109
kazozz
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Aug 21st 2008, 12:58 pm
#1110
kazozz
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Re: Settling in Perth 2007/8 List
I am a West Oz native living in Mandurah. I went to the UK in February 2004 and returned in 2007 with a UK partner after working there for 3 years. He has since returned to the UK, so I am basically at a loose end.
I would be happy to assist anyone who needs info about this end as I have many connections and a good knowledge of Australia and particularly WA, having travelled widely through the state and living here for 25 years. I have lived and worked in the Pilbara and in the West Kimberley area as well as in the Great Southern and in Mandurah.
I would also be happy to help any current residents in any way that I am able.
Cheers
I would be happy to assist anyone who needs info about this end as I have many connections and a good knowledge of Australia and particularly WA, having travelled widely through the state and living here for 25 years. I have lived and worked in the Pilbara and in the West Kimberley area as well as in the Great Southern and in Mandurah.
I would also be happy to help any current residents in any way that I am able.
Cheers
Just saw your post, we loved Dawsville,what views! we have a rental in Halls head, we really likes it there.
Do you know any local places to buy a car??
cheers
karen