We have finally done it
Oct 21st 2005, 4:02 pm
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We have finally done it
Exhanged on our house that is!! Those of you who have read my previous threads a few weeks ago will know what a hassle we had selling the house in the first place, but although it has taken a while, the exhange itself went relatively smoothly and we got the call at 4:15pm to say we had exchanged. The shippers come in on the 31st to pack up all our stuff and put it into storage ready for us to give the ok as we still don't have our visa :scared:
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
Oct 21st 2005, 4:04 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
Exhanged on our house that is!! Those of you who have read my previous threads a few weeks ago will know what a hassle we had selling the house in the first place, but although it has taken a while, the exhange itself went relatively smoothly and we got the call at 4:15pm to say we had exchanged. The shippers come in on the 31st to pack up all our stuff and put it into storage ready for us to give the ok as we still don't have our visa :scared:
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
Will keep fingers crossed that your visa is granted very soon
Julie
Oct 21st 2005, 4:55 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Great news Sarah. About time something went right 
Oct 21st 2005, 4:59 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
Exhanged on our house that is!! Those of you who have read my previous threads a few weeks ago will know what a hassle we had selling the house in the first place, but although it has taken a while, the exhange itself went relatively smoothly and we got the call at 4:15pm to say we had exchanged. The shippers come in on the 31st to pack up all our stuff and put it into storage ready for us to give the ok as we still don't have our visa :scared:
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
I have to say that selling the house has been the most stressful thing yet.
Well done again.
Oct 21st 2005, 5:04 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
Exhanged on our house that is!! Those of you who have read my previous threads a few weeks ago will know what a hassle we had selling the house in the first place, but although it has taken a while, the exhange itself went relatively smoothly and we got the call at 4:15pm to say we had exchanged. The shippers come in on the 31st to pack up all our stuff and put it into storage ready for us to give the ok as we still don't have our visa :scared:
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
congrats!!!!!!!
good luck with the rest
jan xx
Oct 21st 2005, 5:06 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
Exhanged on our house that is!! Those of you who have read my previous threads a few weeks ago will know what a hassle we had selling the house in the first place, but although it has taken a while, the exhange itself went relatively smoothly and we got the call at 4:15pm to say we had exchanged. The shippers come in on the 31st to pack up all our stuff and put it into storage ready for us to give the ok as we still don't have our visa :scared:
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
thats great news mate - i dont think you are mad at all - it is ideally what we would want to do but looking less likely by the day
soon as you get those visas you will be off!! GOOD ON YA!!
J
Oct 21st 2005, 5:09 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
Exhanged on our house that is!! Those of you who have read my previous threads a few weeks ago will know what a hassle we had selling the house in the first place, but although it has taken a while, the exhange itself went relatively smoothly and we got the call at 4:15pm to say we had exchanged. The shippers come in on the 31st to pack up all our stuff and put it into storage ready for us to give the ok as we still don't have our visa :scared:
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
Hi, I just want to say congratulations, and I think you have done the most sensible thing you could have done given the length of time it seems to be taking most people to sell . May it be a good sign of things to come for you!
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Oct 21st 2005, 5:23 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Must be the day for exchanging today - we did too!
The shippers come on 15th November, complete and fly to Hong Kong on 16th, arrive in Perth 25th!
Not bad considering we only got our Visa on Wednesday!!
Good luck to everyone!!!
Jules
The shippers come on 15th November, complete and fly to Hong Kong on 16th, arrive in Perth 25th!
Not bad considering we only got our Visa on Wednesday!!
Good luck to everyone!!!
Jules
Oct 21st 2005, 5:49 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Congratu;lations!!!! What a relief it must be. I'm so pleased for you
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Oct 21st 2005, 5:50 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Originally Posted by julesandco
Must be the day for exchanging today - we did too!
The shippers come on 15th November, complete and fly to Hong Kong on 16th, arrive in Perth 25th!
Not bad considering we only got our Visa on Wednesday!!
Good luck to everyone!!!
Jules
The shippers come on 15th November, complete and fly to Hong Kong on 16th, arrive in Perth 25th!
Not bad considering we only got our Visa on Wednesday!!
Good luck to everyone!!!
Jules
Well done to you too. I cant believe how quick things are moving for you
. You will need the time in Hong Kong just to get your breath back Tracey
Oct 21st 2005, 5:58 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
we are also defenetly mad as you, sold house have to be out in Nov and then homeless as visa was logged on August 10 so in same situation as above as they say this book is wriitten in chapters and lets wait to write the next chapter all very dawnting but wat ever life is a challenge never worry about what if ....you have to go for it only here once ............but still waiting for those meds .hurry up will you you know who you are and we are WAITING
good luck
Geary and family destin for Adelaide Jan 2006
good luck
Geary and family destin for Adelaide Jan 2006
Oct 21st 2005, 5:59 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
Exhanged on our house that is!! Those of you who have read my previous threads a few weeks ago will know what a hassle we had selling the house in the first place, but although it has taken a while, the exhange itself went relatively smoothly and we got the call at 4:15pm to say we had exchanged. The shippers come in on the 31st to pack up all our stuff and put it into storage ready for us to give the ok as we still don't have our visa :scared:
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
Oct 21st 2005, 5:59 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
Exhanged on our house that is!! Those of you who have read my previous threads a few weeks ago will know what a hassle we had selling the house in the first place, but although it has taken a while, the exhange itself went relatively smoothly and we got the call at 4:15pm to say we had exchanged. The shippers come in on the 31st to pack up all our stuff and put it into storage ready for us to give the ok as we still don't have our visa :scared:
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
Congrats!!
Well done for being sooooo brave!!!
Hope all ya dreams come true!!
Kris xx
Oct 21st 2005, 6:22 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
mrs gear here, we've never even been to australia,yet we're given up every thing for this new life in australia,so i know how scared you must be! arhhh :scared:
Oct 21st 2005, 7:55 pm
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Re: We have finally done it
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
Exhanged on our house that is!! Those of you who have read my previous threads a few weeks ago will know what a hassle we had selling the house in the first place, but although it has taken a while, the exhange itself went relatively smoothly and we got the call at 4:15pm to say we had exchanged. The shippers come in on the 31st to pack up all our stuff and put it into storage ready for us to give the ok as we still don't have our visa :scared:
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave
I know many of you will be thinking madness, but we simply did not want to be in a position of having the visa (hopefully) and not being able to go straight away. It has been almost two months since our visa application so hopefully it will only be another three or so (we are on the MODL) before we get it. Luckily, my sister has let us have her house to rent for three months whilst we wait and pray!!
Just want to say to everyone that sometimes in life you just have to take risks and go with your gut instinct. I am sh**ing myself frankly at this whole thing, I mean, Australia is on the other side of the world, but I am also strangely exhilerated by taking a chance and just giving it a go. Nothing is forever if you don't want it to be and I say why the hell not.
Good luck everyone.
Sarah and Dave