Originally Posted by fraser

Am I glad, of course I am it was a dream, now it's a reality.
but I'll never ever regret it as I wont die wondering whatever happens.

Lifes all about taking chances, they wont always work out but you wont find the ones that do if you don't take them.

Originally Posted by wafc

This may cause a bit of a stir depending on peoples responses but I seem to be reading a hell of a lot of negative posts on Australia forums these days, a lot of it seems to be relating to Perth and it does concern me a little given that I will probably be heading out that way once the man from DIMA say yes!

So you lucky ones who are already in Oz, are you glad that you migrated there or would you not have made the move had you known what you know now?

I for one will be giving it a go no matter what but I always like reading peoples views on whether they believe they have made the right choice or not.

Stu

Originally Posted by blairdoesntcare

If you can put up with the current UK Government then stay in the UK. I came to escape Blair and his cronies. Wont be staying here long though as it's pretty basic - might try Canada next, that may be a better bet!

Originally Posted by blairdoesntcare

If you can put up with the current UK Government then stay in the UK. I came to escape Blair and his cronies. Wont be staying here long though as it's pretty basic - might try Canada next, that may be a better bet!

Originally Posted by kulu

If there is one thing I learned about this forum when I arrived in Oz it's that you have to read peoples posts with a pinch of salt, not that paople don't feel the things they say but because those people are not you.

Before I came, thanks to the forum I thought lettuce was really expensive and I wouldn't be able to find any good cheeses. Really silly things, I know but thay made an impression and I have found them to be totally untrue! The point is that we are all different and one persons views are not everyones. You hear a lot of negatives because the people who are unhappy often feel the need for the forum, when you are out and about and happy and living life you don't need it so you hear less from the people who are happy. That's why today is the first time I have been on for 9 months!

I love it here, there are good points and bad. Have a look through some recent posts and you may find some of your answers.

Good luck,

Lou

Originally Posted by rossfive5

We love it here. It's only been 4 months and we have made more friends here than we did in over 8 years in the UK. We have kids and dont smoke so never got into the pub thing. It suits us alot better socialising over a bbq at someones house. And the weather here speaks for itself.

Originally Posted by Tiawamutu

Yes, good old 'Go Banana's'

It's such a shame that she left, as I really enjoyed 'Banana Diaries'

Hope she's keeping alright now. Has anyone heard from her at all?

Originally Posted by Scossie

Jill and family are fine.
We see them fairly regularly. Gillian sees Jill more than I do at "girly" parties, (Nutrimetics etc.) that they go to.

When we became Oz Citizens on Australia Day they came down to our house to help us celebrate, & we all went down to the river to watch the fireworks.

We'll be catching up with them this weekend. A few of us have arranged a bit of a day out on Sunday, & Jill and Warren will be there.

Originally Posted by wafc

So you lucky ones who are already in Oz, are you glad that you migrated there or would you not have made the move had you known what you know now?

I for one will be giving it a go no matter what but I always like reading peoples views on whether they believe they have made the right choice or not.

Stu

Originally Posted by 232Bar

If I knew then what I know now we'd have come over years ago. Love it here and no intentions of 'going back'. OK it's not for everyone and some do go back to the UK (some a little too early IMHO - and that's just IMHO, not meant to start a row ) But I reckon we're here for good now.

Originally Posted by blairdoesntcare

If you can put up with the current UK Government then stay in the UK. I came to escape Blair and his cronies. Wont be staying here long though as it's pretty basic - might try Canada next, that may be a better bet!