Originally Posted by kate&mike

Thanks WendyC

Im not really doubting the decision, just panicing a bit, its great to read all the positive replies, I think most people who make the move are of the same mindset.
I think I will take your advice and just drink lots
Mike

Originally Posted by bramptonbrian

Yes it's hard, but can be acheived if you have money to live on in the meantime. Endorsements to the licence are also required which take a lot of time to gain as well.
Don't come here to advance your career! :)

Originally Posted by WendyC

Yep, panic has most definately set in for us too.

I've just transferred all our money out there and am panicking about that now as well :scared:

Originally Posted by kate&mike

Do you have a place to live in Australia, I looked into opening a Westpac account today, which we could, but we will not be allowed to use it until we have a perminant address, which we havnt, so Im a bit reluctant to transfer our money into it. I think I will need to investigate the whole thing in more detail.
Mike

Originally Posted by WendyC

We are staying in a caravan park for the first two weeks. I found it on www.big4.com.au

We have opened an account with ANZ, you can do this with a UK address and you can transfer money in at any time, however you can't withdraw anything until you get there and verify your identity. It was very easy to do as you download the form from their site and post it off. We had our account details within 10 days.

Originally Posted by rossifumi

Mike, where are you in Cornwall?

Originally Posted by kate&mike

Just outside Launceston.
Mike

Originally Posted by rossifumi

Hello mate, we're ex Falmouth.

Hope all goes well for you all.

Rich

Originally Posted by kate&mike

Thanks Rich

Where in the world are you now? Is it better than Falmouth?

Mike

Originally Posted by WendyC

Yep, panic has most definately set in for us too.

I've just transferred all our money out there and am panicking about that now as well :scared:

Originally Posted by kate&mike

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Hi

Kate & I were granted our visa (Skilled Independent 136 Plumber) on the 26 June 2006, having started the process in May last year.
Immediately after getting this news we booked the movers to come on the 20th July.
We then booked our flights, which cost £3549 with Emirate Airlines flying to Brisbane. This started off at £2650 when we started the online booking, but because our youngest son is 16months and we wanted him to have his own seat, we couldn't book online, so we had to telephone Emirates and book over the phone, by which time it was £3539, and because we hadnt had our Visas evidanced at the time we couldnt even get the 40Kg baggage allowance.
We then arranged a 6 birth Camper Van (not confirmed yet)so we can travel from Brisbane to Cairns to try and find a place to live.
We are currently living in a rented farmhouse in Cornwall after selling our house in sept last year.
I quit my job in May thinking that we would have our Visa soon afterwards.
We have never been to Australia before so only know what friends have told us and info from the Web, BE etc. Were going for the same reason as most people, lifestyle, weather etc.
We have had nearly 16months to plan ahead but now everything seems to be last minute i.e Bank accounts Money transfers Cleaning all our stuff,etc,etc.
I personally am usually a confidant non worrying type of pearson who knows that everything usually works out in the end, and really you can plan all you like but, in the end, you dont really know anything until you get there and experience it for yourselves. But I am now having serious doubts as to wether we are doing the right thing, just upping sticks and landing in the unknown, with nowhere to live, no job and no relations in Aus to call upon.
I know this feeling will pass, but had to share it with you, and ask if anyone has any thoughts or pearls of wisdom they would like to pass on to us. i pearsonally would be very greatfull.
sorry for babbling but am writing as Im thinking.

yours Mike, Kate, Grace, Isaac & Theo

Originally Posted by rossifumi

Hi Mike

We're at Cashmere (North West suburb).

Falmouth will always be home, after 40 years it's going to be. It's a lovely area don't get me wrong. I was out on my mountain bike yesterday and I saw my first wild roo, what an experience, phoned the missus straight away. Tried to get a picture using the phone but no such luck.

We've been here just over 3 months now and boy has it flown by.

Where are you hoping to settle?

Originally Posted by thomas and sarahjayne

aye, confirmed, my husband is a plumber too, and everyone thinks we are mad, but they just dont grasp it. Mike if you did not have doubts you would not be normal. We are feeling the exact same but it wont come to you , so go out and try it. I am sure it will all work out, life's too short

sarah-jayne