We're here
Apr 15th 2006, 1:15 pm
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We're here
Landed this morning into Sydney at 6am local time. Blue skies - found one cloud after close examination.
We're now at MIL's house in the Blue Mountains just getting over the jet lag. Will prob pop to Euroka Clearing tomorrow so the children can see the kangaroos.
Will prob need to see a Real Estate agent soonish for rental but will bore you with that in my blog.
I was so relieved when we got here, I burst into tears. It feels just like coming home.
Two things:
Flying a direct flight with three children was a breeze. We went Singapore, which were superb. Faultless actually. Children aged 3,6 and 9 were cool through the flight. Got to Singapore, had a couple of hours there and then straight on to Sydney this morning.
We took off at 10pm and they slept for a huge amount of the flight. Highly recommend that.
Other thing : When you're clearing out your house for moving here, just hire a skip. We should have done this as so much stuff just went to the tip in the end. Even if you think you prob won't need it, just hire one. Save yourself some pain.
It's been a stressful few weeks, but nothing feels so good as this.
Cheers!
We're now at MIL's house in the Blue Mountains just getting over the jet lag. Will prob pop to Euroka Clearing tomorrow so the children can see the kangaroos.
Will prob need to see a Real Estate agent soonish for rental but will bore you with that in my blog.
I was so relieved when we got here, I burst into tears. It feels just like coming home.
Two things:
Flying a direct flight with three children was a breeze. We went Singapore, which were superb. Faultless actually. Children aged 3,6 and 9 were cool through the flight. Got to Singapore, had a couple of hours there and then straight on to Sydney this morning.
We took off at 10pm and they slept for a huge amount of the flight. Highly recommend that.
Other thing : When you're clearing out your house for moving here, just hire a skip. We should have done this as so much stuff just went to the tip in the end. Even if you think you prob won't need it, just hire one. Save yourself some pain.
It's been a stressful few weeks, but nothing feels so good as this.
Cheers!
Apr 15th 2006, 1:22 pm
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Re: We're here
Originally Posted by iPom
Landed this morning into Sydney at 6am local time. Blue skies - found one cloud after close examination.
We're now at MIL's house in the Blue Mountains just getting over the jet lag. Will prob pop to Euroka Clearing tomorrow so the children can see the kangaroos.
Will prob need to see a Real Estate agent soonish for rental but will bore you with that in my blog.
I was so relieved when we got here, I burst into tears. It feels just like coming home.
Two things:
Flying a direct flight with three children was a breeze. We went Singapore, which were superb. Faultless actually. Children aged 3,6 and 9 were cool through the flight. Got to Singapore, had a couple of hours there and then straight on to Sydney this morning.
We took off at 10pm and they slept for a huge amount of the flight. Highly recommend that.
Other thing : When you're clearing out your house for moving here, just hire a skip. We should have done this as so much stuff just went to the tip in the end. Even if you think you prob won't need it, just hire one. Save yourself some pain.
It's been a stressful few weeks, but nothing feels so good as this.
Cheers!
We're now at MIL's house in the Blue Mountains just getting over the jet lag. Will prob pop to Euroka Clearing tomorrow so the children can see the kangaroos.
Will prob need to see a Real Estate agent soonish for rental but will bore you with that in my blog.
I was so relieved when we got here, I burst into tears. It feels just like coming home.
Two things:
Flying a direct flight with three children was a breeze. We went Singapore, which were superb. Faultless actually. Children aged 3,6 and 9 were cool through the flight. Got to Singapore, had a couple of hours there and then straight on to Sydney this morning.
We took off at 10pm and they slept for a huge amount of the flight. Highly recommend that.
Other thing : When you're clearing out your house for moving here, just hire a skip. We should have done this as so much stuff just went to the tip in the end. Even if you think you prob won't need it, just hire one. Save yourself some pain.
It's been a stressful few weeks, but nothing feels so good as this.
Cheers!
Hope the jetlag doesn't get to you too much
Keep us posted.
Julie. x
Apr 15th 2006, 1:39 pm
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Re: We're here
Originally Posted by iPom
Other thing : When you're clearing out your house for moving here, just hire a skip. We should have done this as so much stuff just went to the tip in the end. Even if you think you prob won't need it, just hire one. Save yourself some pain.
Enjoy the Blue Mountains, iPom (great nickname, by the way), they're about the most awesome sight in New South Wales, I reckon. Beautiful smell of eucalyptus, too (I love the smell of eucalyptus in the morning)!
Good on you;
--paj
Apr 15th 2006, 2:23 pm
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Re: We're here
Nice one mate - glad you've arrived safe and sound. I'd love to hire a skip, but round these parts, in the Cotswolds, every driveway's a 45 degree nightmare! Thus far I have made 37 trips to the skip 
Apr 15th 2006, 2:30 pm
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Re: We're here
Originally Posted by iPom
MIL's house in the Blue Mountains just getting over the jet lag.
I was so relieved when we got here, I burst into tears. It feels just like coming home.
I was so relieved when we got here, I burst into tears. It feels just like coming home.
Apr 15th 2006, 2:38 pm
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Re: We're here
YAY! Glad you had a nice trip!
We are hopefully flying Singapore Air too in 5/6wks!
Claire xxx
We are hopefully flying Singapore Air too in 5/6wks!
Claire xxx
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Apr 15th 2006, 2:42 pm
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Re: We're here
Glad youve arrived safely. Sit back for a while and chill with a nice cold
Good luck
Joex
Good luck
Joex
Apr 15th 2006, 2:51 pm
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Re: We're here
Glad you had a good trip. Hope the jet lag doesn't affect you too much.
I'm VERY jealous
Stay in touch
I'm VERY jealous
Stay in touch
Apr 15th 2006, 3:41 pm
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Re: We're here
Originally Posted by Hutch
Nice one mate - glad you've arrived safe and sound. I'd love to hire a skip, but round these parts, in the Cotswolds, every driveway's a 45 degree nightmare! Thus far I have made 37 trips to the skip
)Glad you made it safe Ipom, was it as hot as you thought it would be? We are hopefully only 6 weeks behind you. Cant wait
Apr 15th 2006, 5:31 pm
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Re: We're here
Originally Posted by Anastasia Beaverhausen
Get a Hippo Bag. Its a like a huge Ikea bag, you get them at DIY shops, then ring the number on the side to get it picked up.
Apr 15th 2006, 6:19 pm
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Re: We're here
I am so glad that you made it ok Your flights sounds a breeze!!
I plan on hiring a skip - better make sure, it's ok with landlords!
Your flights sounds a breeze!! I plan on hiring a skip - better make sure, it's ok with landlords!
Apr 15th 2006, 6:44 pm
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Re: We're here
[QUOTE=iPom]Landed this morning into Sydney at 6am local time. Blue skies - found one cloud after close examination.
We're now at MIL's house in the Blue Mountains just getting over the jet lag. Will prob pop to Euroka Clearing tomorrow so the children can see the kangaroos.
QUOTE]
Hi iPom
Glad to hear all is good....such happy memories of Euroka Clearing..pls don't tell me you are going to the Conservation Hut at Wentworth Falls for a large latte next..I just might start crying...!!!
Good luck with everything
P x
We're now at MIL's house in the Blue Mountains just getting over the jet lag. Will prob pop to Euroka Clearing tomorrow so the children can see the kangaroos.
QUOTE]
Hi iPom
Glad to hear all is good....such happy memories of Euroka Clearing..pls don't tell me you are going to the Conservation Hut at Wentworth Falls for a large latte next..I just might start crying...!!!
Good luck with everything
P x
Apr 15th 2006, 11:50 pm
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Re: We're here
Welcome to Sydney ...........
The Easter show is on at the moment until 21 April (Olympic Park), well worth a visit
The Easter show is on at the moment until 21 April (Olympic Park), well worth a visit
Apr 16th 2006, 12:06 am
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Re: We're here
Originally Posted by iPom
Landed this morning into Sydney at 6am local time. Blue skies - found one cloud after close examination.
We're now at MIL's house in the Blue Mountains just getting over the jet lag. Will prob pop to Euroka Clearing tomorrow so the children can see the kangaroos.
Will prob need to see a Real Estate agent soonish for rental but will bore you with that in my blog.
I was so relieved when we got here, I burst into tears. It feels just like coming home.
Two things:
Flying a direct flight with three children was a breeze. We went Singapore, which were superb. Faultless actually. Children aged 3,6 and 9 were cool through the flight. Got to Singapore, had a couple of hours there and then straight on to Sydney this morning.
We took off at 10pm and they slept for a huge amount of the flight. Highly recommend that.
Other thing : When you're clearing out your house for moving here, just hire a skip. We should have done this as so much stuff just went to the tip in the end. Even if you think you prob won't need it, just hire one. Save yourself some pain.
It's been a stressful few weeks, but nothing feels so good as this.
Cheers!
We're now at MIL's house in the Blue Mountains just getting over the jet lag. Will prob pop to Euroka Clearing tomorrow so the children can see the kangaroos.
Will prob need to see a Real Estate agent soonish for rental but will bore you with that in my blog.
I was so relieved when we got here, I burst into tears. It feels just like coming home.
Two things:
Flying a direct flight with three children was a breeze. We went Singapore, which were superb. Faultless actually. Children aged 3,6 and 9 were cool through the flight. Got to Singapore, had a couple of hours there and then straight on to Sydney this morning.
We took off at 10pm and they slept for a huge amount of the flight. Highly recommend that.
Other thing : When you're clearing out your house for moving here, just hire a skip. We should have done this as so much stuff just went to the tip in the end. Even if you think you prob won't need it, just hire one. Save yourself some pain.
It's been a stressful few weeks, but nothing feels so good as this.
Cheers!
I'e been looking out for your 'i've arrived post' (even though I havent done one myself yet!!). We've been in Richmond for 2 weeks now and things seem to be slotting into place quite easily. Went up the Blue Mountains Friday - good god its stunning up there isnt it.
Gonna PM you too!
Take care
Rach xxxx
Apr 16th 2006, 4:35 am
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Re: We're here
I agree with the earlier poster - under NO circumstances are you allowed to go to the conservation hut at winny falls for a latte, and certainly not breakfast! Not unless you come get me first and we go together!!!!
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