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OzWannabee Jan 7th 2006 1:55 am

We're here!!
 
Just to say we've arrived! The 23 hour flight with 4 kids was not as traumatic as we thought it was going to be - in fact we still had unopened toys left in our 'open in case of emergency bag'!

The weather is wonderful, not to keen on the thunderstorms though! But the kids don't seem to mind! Moved into the house with no furniture just borrowed mattresses and garden chairs and table from my uncle.

First things we have bought are a big fridge/freezer, a washing machine (4 kids remember!) and hubby has bought a 4 x 4 car thing just so he can look like a real Ozzie - until he opens his mouth that is and the welsh accent comes out! Don't think I'll ever be able to park that so he is just going to have to drive me everywhere!

I think all the crying over the last few weeks has been worth it - I'll let you know!!!!

The A Team Jan 7th 2006 2:00 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by OzWannabee
Just to say we've arrived! The 23 hour flight with 4 kids was not as traumatic as we thought it was going to be - in fact we still had unopened toys left in our 'open in case of emergency bag'!

The weather is wonderful, not to keen on the thunderstorms though! But the kids don't seem to mind! Moved into the house with no furniture just borrowed mattresses and garden chairs and table from my uncle.

First things we have bought are a big fridge/freezer, a washing machine (4 kids remember!) and hubby has bought a 4 x 4 car thing just so he can look like a real Ozzie - until he opens his mouth that is and the welsh accent comes out! Don't think I'll ever be able to park that so he is just going to have to drive me everywhere!

I think all the crying over the last few weeks has been worth it - I'll let you know!!!!

Good luck with everything....keep us updated on your progress :D

Juliecabs Jan 7th 2006 2:05 am

Re: We're here!!
 
Glad you've arrived safe and sound.
Keep us posted.
Julie. x

karenjc Jan 7th 2006 2:17 am

Re: We're here!!
 
Nice to see got here safe and sound. Just sit back and enjoy :beer:

Stitch Jan 7th 2006 2:22 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by OzWannabee
Just to say we've arrived! The 23 hour flight with 4 kids was not as traumatic as we thought it was going to be - in fact we still had unopened toys left in our 'open in case of emergency bag'!

The weather is wonderful, not to keen on the thunderstorms though! But the kids don't seem to mind! Moved into the house with no furniture just borrowed mattresses and garden chairs and table from my uncle.

First things we have bought are a big fridge/freezer, a washing machine (4 kids remember!) and hubby has bought a 4 x 4 car thing just so he can look like a real Ozzie - until he opens his mouth that is and the welsh accent comes out! Don't think I'll ever be able to park that so he is just going to have to drive me everywhere!

I think all the crying over the last few weeks has been worth it - I'll let you know!!!!

Good luck with it all

Cheers

Ginny

glittababe Jan 7th 2006 4:35 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by OzWannabee
Just to say we've arrived! The 23 hour flight with 4 kids was not as traumatic as we thought it was going to be - in fact we still had unopened toys left in our 'open in case of emergency bag'!

The weather is wonderful, not to keen on the thunderstorms though! But the kids don't seem to mind! Moved into the house with no furniture just borrowed mattresses and garden chairs and table from my uncle.

First things we have bought are a big fridge/freezer, a washing machine (4 kids remember!) and hubby has bought a 4 x 4 car thing just so he can look like a real Ozzie - until he opens his mouth that is and the welsh accent comes out! Don't think I'll ever be able to park that so he is just going to have to drive me everywhere!

I think all the crying over the last few weeks has been worth it - I'll let you know!!!!

can i be cheeky and ask how much your fridge freezer and washing machine cost? X

mand8002 Jan 7th 2006 4:57 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by OzWannabee
Just to say we've arrived! The 23 hour flight with 4 kids was not as traumatic as we thought it was going to be - in fact we still had unopened toys left in our 'open in case of emergency bag'!

The weather is wonderful, not to keen on the thunderstorms though! But the kids don't seem to mind! Moved into the house with no furniture just borrowed mattresses and garden chairs and table from my uncle.

First things we have bought are a big fridge/freezer, a washing machine (4 kids remember!) and hubby has bought a 4 x 4 car thing just so he can look like a real Ozzie - until he opens his mouth that is and the welsh accent comes out! Don't think I'll ever be able to park that so he is just going to have to drive me everywhere!

I think all the crying over the last few weeks has been worth it - I'll let you know!!!!


Hi

Glad you arrived safe and sound. I will be in touch when we arrive back.

Amanda

jonjon Jan 7th 2006 5:15 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by OzWannabee
'open in case of emergency bag'!

ok the big question is what was in the bag

LesleyM Jan 7th 2006 5:57 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by OzWannabee
Just to say we've arrived! The 23 hour flight with 4 kids was not as traumatic as we thought it was going to be - in fact we still had unopened toys left in our 'open in case of emergency bag'!

The weather is wonderful, not to keen on the thunderstorms though! But the kids don't seem to mind! Moved into the house with no furniture just borrowed mattresses and garden chairs and table from my uncle.

First things we have bought are a big fridge/freezer, a washing machine (4 kids remember!) and hubby has bought a 4 x 4 car thing just so he can look like a real Ozzie - until he opens his mouth that is and the welsh accent comes out! Don't think I'll ever be able to park that so he is just going to have to drive me everywhere!

I think all the crying over the last few weeks has been worth it - I'll let you know!!!!

Great news and very best of luck to you. :beer:

joanneS Jan 7th 2006 7:39 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by OzWannabee
Just to say we've arrived! The 23 hour flight with 4 kids was not as traumatic as we thought it was going to be - in fact we still had unopened toys left in our 'open in case of emergency bag'!

The weather is wonderful, not to keen on the thunderstorms though! But the kids don't seem to mind! Moved into the house with no furniture just borrowed mattresses and garden chairs and table from my uncle.

First things we have bought are a big fridge/freezer, a washing machine (4 kids remember!) and hubby has bought a 4 x 4 car thing just so he can look like a real Ozzie - until he opens his mouth that is and the welsh accent comes out! Don't think I'll ever be able to park that so he is just going to have to drive me everywhere!

I think all the crying over the last few weeks has been worth it - I'll let you know!!!!

So glad you made it safe and sound! And now your adventure can begin!!!
Keep us posted
Jox

Fireman Al Jan 7th 2006 7:53 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by OzWannabee
Just to say we've arrived! The 23 hour flight with 4 kids was not as traumatic as we thought it was going to be - in fact we still had unopened toys left in our 'open in case of emergency bag'!

The weather is wonderful, not to keen on the thunderstorms though! But the kids don't seem to mind! Moved into the house with no furniture just borrowed mattresses and garden chairs and table from my uncle.

First things we have bought are a big fridge/freezer, a washing machine (4 kids remember!) and hubby has bought a 4 x 4 car thing just so he can look like a real Ozzie - until he opens his mouth that is and the welsh accent comes out! Don't think I'll ever be able to park that so he is just going to have to drive me everywhere!

I think all the crying over the last few weeks has been worth it - I'll let you know!!!!


Fantastic news.......good on ya !!
We too have 4 kids (my, haven't we both been busy)
Can i ask who you flew with and how did you all find ?...how old are your kids and how have they found the move/change !!

Ali :)

Wendy Jan 7th 2006 8:52 am

Re: We're here!!
 
Good luck with your new life.


Wendy

OzWannabee Jan 7th 2006 9:51 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by glittababe
can i be cheeky and ask how much your fridge freezer and washing machine cost? X

You can but I'm not sure, we bought about 8 things and got a good deal, just over £2,000 for everything including kettle, toaster, juicer, iron etc. We could have bought cheaper but what the hell! I haven't been shopping for so long I was having withdrawal symptoms!

OzWannabee Jan 7th 2006 10:29 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by mand8002
Hi

Glad you arrived safe and sound. I will be in touch when we arrive back.

Amanda

Look forward to meeting you! Have a safe trip!

OzWannabee Jan 7th 2006 10:35 am

Re: We're here!!
 

Originally Posted by jonjon
ok the big question is what was in the bag

Good Question - A portable DVD player with the film Valiant which they hadn't seen, a bag of popcorn, the new Now that's what I call music CD, a Noddy comic, some new Yuggie (or whatever there called!!) cards and a pink cyber pet!!!

That nearly took up all my hand luggage allowance! Still got it on standby in case they get bored whilst I'm spending all this money!!!


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