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abergas May 27th 2005 1:59 pm

We made it!!!!!
 
Hi

Well after all the ups and downs of migration we have made it to 2 years TODAY!!!!!
Got to wait until July 2nd to apply for citizenship as me and my youngest were in the uk for 5 weeks last march. Hey but thats only 5 weeks away,
out tonight to celebrate with friends.

:D :D

Pollyana May 27th 2005 2:37 pm

Re: We made it!!!!!
 
WOW! COngratulations! Doesn't seem that long ago that we were all back in England and you were just about to leave!
How is life treating you now??
:) ;)

jwinch May 27th 2005 11:38 pm

Re: We made it!!!!!
 
Well Done !

I remember you found it a struggle work wise, Glad everything has worked out for you :beer:

the plumber May 28th 2005 10:19 am

Re: We made it!!!!!
 
Well done abergas.........

Don't know if you remember me.....
We,ve just completed 9mths in Kingscliff (NSW/QLD border) and guess what finally got my plumbing licence... :) Now i'm on a mission to get my drainers licence , and gas qualifications back....it's all good fun isn't it... :confused:

Not working at the moment, finished my job on the new Goldcoast hospital extension , then took my owner builders course at TAFE college.....We brought a lot (plot) at the "SALT" Kingscliff last year.. and i'm currently bissy putting in the drainage.

All the best plum... :beer:

debsy May 28th 2005 2:03 pm

Re: We made it!!!!!
 

Originally Posted by the plumber
Well done abergas.........

Don't know if you remember me.....
We,ve just completed 9mths in Kingscliff (NSW/QLD border) and guess what finally got my plumbing licence... :) Now i'm on a mission to get my drainers licence , and gas qualifications back....it's all good fun isn't it... :confused:

Not working at the moment, finished my job on the new Goldcoast hospital extension , then took my owner builders course at TAFE college.....We brought a lot (plot) at the "SALT" Kingscliff last year.. and i'm currently bissy putting in the drainage.

All the best plum... :beer:

Hiya Plum
I have lost your number can you pm it to me.

Abergas
I cannot believe two years have passed. We have been here since last October and time has flown by. Good luck Abergas.

vivi May 28th 2005 11:38 pm

Re: We made it!!!!!
 

Originally Posted by abergas
Hi

Well after all the ups and downs of migration we have made it to 2 years TODAY!!!!!
Got to wait until July 2nd to apply for citizenship as me and my youngest were in the uk for 5 weeks last march. Hey but thats only 5 weeks away,
out tonight to celebrate with friends.

:D :D

Well done will you be changing your names to Bruce and Sheila now by deed poll!!
ViVi :p

yvsie May 29th 2005 1:55 am

Re: We made it!!!!!
 

Originally Posted by abergas
Hi

Well after all the ups and downs of migration we have made it to 2 years TODAY!!!!!
Got to wait until July 2nd to apply for citizenship as me and my youngest were in the uk for 5 weeks last march. Hey but thats only 5 weeks away,
out tonight to celebrate with friends.

:D :D


congratulations to you lot!!!...well done...it'll be our turn soon :D

chloegroovy May 29th 2005 5:13 am

Congrats!!!
 
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! well done!!!
Hope u have a good time in Aussie and make sure u keep updating us all on ur progress!!!!
e-mail back
love
chloe
xxxxxxxxxxxxx

renth May 29th 2005 2:33 pm

Re: We made it!!!!!
 
Blimey, Abergas - that's a blast from the past, congratulations.

We're still waiting on the date for the ceremony despite having applied nearly 3 months ago...

joh117 May 29th 2005 5:05 pm

Re: We made it!!!!!
 
Congrats Abergas.

As Renth said a blast from the past. I remember you leaving the UK and we were still waiting on the visa. We are 15 months in with a baby to be born anytime. 5 days overdue. Our child will be an aussie before us but we will be in your position soon as time flys.

Jo

Milo May 29th 2005 5:16 pm

Re: We made it!!!!!
 

Originally Posted by abergas
Hi

Well after all the ups and downs of migration we have made it to 2 years TODAY!!!!!
Got to wait until July 2nd to apply for citizenship as me and my youngest were in the uk for 5 weeks last march. Hey but thats only 5 weeks away,
out tonight to celebrate with friends.

:D :D

Well done! We are right behind you, just under 4 months to go and we can apply :) Time goes so quick when you are having fun.

Marie

tiredwithtwins May 31st 2005 5:53 am

Re: We made it!!!!!
 

Originally Posted by abergas
Hi

Well after all the ups and downs of migration we have made it to 2 years TODAY!!!!!
Got to wait until July 2nd to apply for citizenship as me and my youngest were in the uk for 5 weeks last march. Hey but thats only 5 weeks away,
out tonight to celebrate with friends.

:D :D

blimey - def blast from the past!
and plumb too!!

hope all you guys are having fun...... :D

sue :D

Ransi May 31st 2005 6:16 am

Re: We made it!!!!!
 
Good on ya guys...wow 2 years...I bet it's gone quick...
Congrats xxx

abergas May 31st 2005 11:42 am

Re: We made it!!!!!
 
Hi
Thanks for all the congrats, can't quite believe it ourselves, alot has happened in the 2 years! Still not happy with the job situation, mainly the wages, but we get by, We have achieved what we set out to do, have no mortgage and to survive long enough to get citizenship, so thats a plus, I haven't always been positive but we stuck it out. I actually feel a great weight lifted off our shoulders getting this far, and i've been alot happier in the last couple of months.

Not everybody has the same experience, some find jobs easily some not, after the long wait most have just to get the visa, and the money you spend getting over here, setting up again for your new life, try and stay for the citizenship, it gives you a choice! to return without all the hassle you have the first time round.

Good luck to everyone at whatever stage you are in migration

thanks again
Yve

Scossie May 31st 2005 12:50 pm

Re: We made it!!!!!
 

Originally Posted by abergas
Hi
Thanks for all the congrats, can't quite believe it ourselves, alot has happened in the 2 years! Still not happy with the job situation, mainly the wages, but we get by, We have achieved what we set out to do, have no mortgage and to survive long enough to get citizenship, so thats a plus, I haven't always been positive but we stuck it out. I actually feel a great weight lifted off our shoulders getting this far, and i've been alot happier in the last couple of months.

Not everybody has the same experience, some find jobs easily some not, after the long wait most have just to get the visa, and the money you spend getting over here, setting up again for your new life, try and stay for the citizenship, it gives you a choice! to return without all the hassle you have the first time round.

Good luck to everyone at whatever stage you are in migration

thanks again
Yve

Hey Yve & Dave...

We celebrated 2 years in Oz on Saturday as well.
I think, as I said on the gas course, we may well have arrived on the same plane!:)

Good to see that after all your ups & downs, you're having a bit better luck now. We've not exactly had it easy either, what with me breaking my back etc. but no regrets at all. We love it here & have no intention of ever going back, (other than for a holiday).

Good luck, & we should catch up for a beer soon. It's been too long!:beer:

Cheers... John & Gillian....:)


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