We're Here!!!!!
Jun 24th 2006 | 10:51 am
#1
Thread Starter
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,927
From: Brisbane
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
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
Jun 24th 2006 | 10:58 am
#2
Tra second timer
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 111
From: Emerald Isle
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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
Best of luck with everything
Di
Jun 24th 2006 | 10:59 am
#3
Legal immigrant
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 287
From: Wellington Point for now
Re: We're Here!!!!!
Hope your new life lives up to all you expectations 
and do keep us upto date 
and do keep us upto date
Jun 24th 2006 | 10:59 am
#4
Bloomin' well done it!!!!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 689
From: Adelaide!!!!!
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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
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
Jun 24th 2006 | 11:49 am
#5
Rocket Scientist
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,911
From: Dreamland AKA Brisbane which is a different country to the UK
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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
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
.
Jun 24th 2006 | 11:52 am
#6
Forum Regular
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 255
From: Chinchilla
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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
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
Jun 24th 2006 | 12:07 pm
#7
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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Brisbane
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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
Jun 24th 2006 | 12:25 pm
#8
paradise in the redlands
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 420
From: Redland Bay, QLD
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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
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.
Jun 24th 2006 | 12:36 pm
#9
Hillarys, Perth
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,094
From: Hillarys, Perth.
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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
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.
Jun 24th 2006 | 12:47 pm
#10
Gutter Gob!!
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,098
From: Perth
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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.
Jun 24th 2006 | 12:52 pm
#11
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 10,158
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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'.
Remember to take it a bit easy too ... those first two weeks can be hectic and you need some time just to 'be'.
Jun 24th 2006 | 8:19 pm
#12
Australia's Doorman
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,057
From: The Shoalhaven, New South Wales, Australia
Re: We're Here!!!!!
Well done The Manx's! Best of luck settling in.
Jun 24th 2006 | 8:32 pm
#13
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 686
From: Brisbane
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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
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
Jun 24th 2006 | 8:33 pm
#14
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 417
From: buderim, sunshine coast
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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
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
Jun 24th 2006 | 8:35 pm
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,693
Re: We're Here!!!!!
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
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
