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We're Here!!!!!
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx |
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Congratulations to you all....as we are hopefully headed to Brisbane next year I look forward to hearing about how you are all getting on :)
Best of luck with everything :) Di |
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Hope your new life lives up to all you expectations :D and do keep us upto date :beer:
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx Fantastic that you are finding things so great so early on. Good luck and keep us posted. xRachx |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx Julia |
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Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
Visa is validated on entry - you dont have to do anything. Glad its all going well :) .
Thanks for that, it was nice to meet Mr Dagboy! Hope to see you before we leave, by the way the TFN are coming here!!! Thanks a mill Manx Familyxxx |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx We want to welcome you all to Brisbane. You made a great choice coming here. Hope that all is running smoothly for you. What suburb are you living in? Neil. |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx Re the visa.... You will need to go to the DIMIA office and they will stick the visa into your passport. I keep meaning to mention this.... we have a Manx cat! :-) Regards Neil. |
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If you visa is a PR visa, no further action required. If a temp one such as a 457 then you will need to go to your nearest DIMIA office within 30 days to have the visa put in your passport.
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Welcome guys!
Remember to take it a bit easy too ... those first two weeks can be hectic and you need some time just to 'be'. |
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Well done The Manx's! Best of luck settling in.
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Hi
Well done to the Manx clan for a successful start yo a new life down under hope things continue to be good for you all Billy & Vicki |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx Dave |
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Welcome manx's. We are only 2.5 weeks in, and things are starting to fall into place. Need to look for jobs now, boring :D
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Originally Posted by selina
hi, know how you feel we landed in Brisbane on the 21st and all is good so far. sorted out mobiles, internet connection, buying a car and looked around areas from Gold Coast to Sunshine coast. also been up at 6am every morning....what's that all about?? where are you staying? could meet up for a drink if you want.
We are in Wellington Point at Mrs Dagboys place, and nice it is too!! We can PM you with our mobile number it is due to come through within the next 20 minutes or so!! Speak later |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
Hi
We are in Wellington Point at Mrs Dagboys place, and nice it is too!! We can PM you with our mobile number it is due to come through within the next 20 minutes or so!! Speak later We are in Redland Bay, and are having a meet next Saturday afternoon, if you all fancy coming along. That is if you aren't too busy. Neil. |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
Hi
We are in Wellington Point at Mrs Dagboys place, and nice it is too!! We can PM you with our mobile number it is due to come through within the next 20 minutes or so!! Speak later |
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Originally Posted by neil.b
Hi guys,
We are in Redland Bay, and are having a meet next Saturday afternoon, if you all fancy coming along. That is if you aren't too busy. Neil. Never too busy for our very first meet up!! Been looking forward to one for 2 years. When and where and we'll be there! Cheers Manx |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
Hi Neil
Never too busy for our very first meet up!! Been looking forward to one for 2 years. When and where and we'll be there! Cheers Manx Neil. |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx Glad you had a good journey (with well behaved girls!! :D ) That's the bit we're dreading most!!!! We are arriving in Brisbane on the 19th August with 2 little ones!!! Let us know how you are all getting on :D Tanya, Dave, Oscar and Megan x |
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hope you will be very happy in your new life in oz
Mandy |
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So glad you are there, and through the long journey ok! The early morning wake up call is a lot to get used to, but I love the sound of the birds warbling and the kookaburra's!
Welcome to Australia! :) |
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Glad you had a safe journey and are enjoying your first few days in Oz :D
We are heading your way in October and can't wait, just in time for the start of summer. Good luck with the rest of your new life :beer: Loz x |
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Originally Posted by loz
Glad you had a safe journey and are enjoying your first few days in Oz :D
We are heading your way in October and can't wait, just in time for the start of summer. Good luck with the rest of your new life :beer: Loz x Jane |
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hello and welcome to brisbane :D sounds like your enjoying it so far,look forward to meeting you very soon,good luck with everything,
tracey |
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Glad to hear that you have made it ok and that things are going well. Good luck with the rental searches and interviews. Really looking forward to your next update! :D
Jackie x |
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Good luck and hope you will be very happy.
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx Denise |
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So they let you in did they ?
I tried to warn them but they obviously ignored it :D Welcome to Australia Manxes. That says it all doesn't it ? :) |
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Good to see you made it Manx. Good luck. :beer:
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Yayy!!! Made it at last!
All the best; I'm sure you'll have a ball! :) |
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:)
Congratulations, glad to hear you got there safely, good luck with the settling in. xxx |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
OMG we made it!!!
After a long journey with 3 very well behaved girls we have finally arrived to start our New Life Down Under!!! Its Sunday morning, all been up since 6am (for the 2nd day running) still a bit jet lagged, but feeling great, not sure about the outdoor morning wake up call its a bit like living in a jungle, but sure we will get used to it. Had our first Aussie barbie even though the hosts were a bit out of sorts having a barbie mid winter!!! They were wearing jumpers we were wearing light weights. All on track and first impressions are really good, everybody really helpful and cheery, even the local bus driver drove us to the nearest car hire but he insisted we use an alternative business which turned out to be sound advice as we saved $30 per day, always listen to the locals!! Just applied for TFN online successfully but unsure about visas. Do we need to visit the DIMIA office in Brisbane or has the visa been validated on entry.? Any advice greatly received. Going to check out the local suburbs for rents and interviews for jobs set up for tomorrow, so going well. Post again soon, but anyone out there still unsure as to take the plunge, our advice - DO IT!! Manxfamilyxxxxx Good luck Jeri x |
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Originally Posted by manxfamily
Hi Mrs Dagboy
Thanks for that, it was nice to meet Mr Dagboy! Hope to see you before we leave, by the way the TFN are coming here!!! Thanks a mill Manx Familyxxx What area are you looking for rentals in & how are you going with the househunting so far? :) |
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