AUGUST 2007 Applicants
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Congratulations to everyone who has received their visas today-well done!
Good luck Caroline and have a safe flight to Sydney- all the best.
We are flying out on 19th and internet will be switched off in the next few days, so just in case i don't get back on, i'd just like to thank all who have helped and given advice,
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May see some of you on the other side, if anyone is going out to Melbourne at the BE meets.
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We are flying out on 19th and internet will be switched off in the next few days, so just in case i don't get back on, i'd just like to thank all who have helped and given advice,
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May see some of you on the other side, if anyone is going out to Melbourne at the BE meets.
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Melbourne - hope you are ok, if you need a listening ear to get it off your chest then feel free we're all here, if you need an extra bottle go get one even on a school night it can help. Take care x
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CONGRATULATIONS
TO ALL THE NEW VISA HOLDERS.....
REALLY HAPPY FOR YOU ALL, WE CANT BE FAR OFF EVERYONE HAVING ONE NOW
PHEW!! WHAT A CRAZY 12 MONTHS WE'VE ALL HAD SINCE APPLYING
REALLY HAPPY FOR YOU ALL, WE CANT BE FAR OFF EVERYONE HAVING ONE NOW
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Wow! Massive Congratulations to everyone who got their visa in the last few days! ![Thumbs Up](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Hope you all get to get out here soon.
Good luck to all those still waiting for visas (and house sales) .... your day will come soon - Honestly![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I can't believe its a year since we all applied. I really can't thank you all for being there every step of the way. Me and OH text eachother every day to remind ourselves that we are finally living the dream
. It's really fabulous here, better than we had hoped, so I hope all your dreams come soon too!
I have been taking a bit of a step back on the site as I know its frustrating hearing how far others have gone when you are still waiting - but I check in most days (ok - its every day) and read all your posts.
Best of luck
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Good luck to all those still waiting for visas (and house sales) .... your day will come soon - Honestly
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I can't believe its a year since we all applied. I really can't thank you all for being there every step of the way. Me and OH text eachother every day to remind ourselves that we are finally living the dream
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I have been taking a bit of a step back on the site as I know its frustrating hearing how far others have gone when you are still waiting - but I check in most days (ok - its every day) and read all your posts.
Best of luck
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viksta1000 and seanshellluke - CONGRATULATIONS to you guys too![Thumbs Up](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Thanks everyone for your congrats, it feels rather daunting to be honest to what lays ahead. Like many of you we still have the house to sell and its very quiet
, if we could afford it we would rent it out so we could get on with our new life in oz but unfortunately not possible.
On a positive note- the aussie $ is slowly rising, it will soon begin to get warmer in oz and very hopfully if the chancellor does away with the stamp duty we will all sell our houses![Thumbs Up](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
GOOD LUCK everyone
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Thanks everyone for your congrats, it feels rather daunting to be honest to what lays ahead. Like many of you we still have the house to sell and its very quiet
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On a positive note- the aussie $ is slowly rising, it will soon begin to get warmer in oz and very hopfully if the chancellor does away with the stamp duty we will all sell our houses
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GOOD LUCK everyone
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oz dollar 2.13 today! its creeping up slowly every day.
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We are thinking about booking our flights in Sept, getting close now
Massive congrats to all you new visa holders
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We are thinking about booking our flights in Sept, getting close now
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Wow! Massive Congratulations to everyone who got their visa in the last few days! ![Thumbs Up](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Hope you all get to get out here soon.
Good luck to all those still waiting for visas (and house sales) .... your day will come soon - Honestly![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I can't believe its a year since we all applied. I really can't thank you all for being there every step of the way. Me and OH text eachother every day to remind ourselves that we are finally living the dream
. It's really fabulous here, better than we had hoped, so I hope all your dreams come soon too!
I have been taking a bit of a step back on the site as I know its frustrating hearing how far others have gone when you are still waiting - but I check in most days (ok - its every day) and read all your posts.
Best of luck
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Good luck to all those still waiting for visas (and house sales) .... your day will come soon - Honestly
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I can't believe its a year since we all applied. I really can't thank you all for being there every step of the way. Me and OH text eachother every day to remind ourselves that we are finally living the dream
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I have been taking a bit of a step back on the site as I know its frustrating hearing how far others have gone when you are still waiting - but I check in most days (ok - its every day) and read all your posts.
Best of luck
Irish Gal x
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We have been watching it every day, how far do you think it will go? i have read 2.42 but i wont hold my breath.
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Evening all,
Hope all my fellow Augustees are well.
I've not been on for a while- my 5 year old has been in hospital with pneumonia bless her so I haven't had a chance to log on for a couple of weeks.
Huge Congrats to all those who have recieved Visa grants in my absence !!!
Wishing all you guys a fantastic future in Oz !!
Melbourne-at last !!!!! Really pleased for you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lyndsay-glad to hear the wedding went well.Flowers look beautiful-as I'm sure did you !
Nix- hang on in there-it can't be much longer.Thinking of you!
For all those soon to be setting off on their great adventure and new life in Oz-I want to wish you all the very best- I hope you will all be as happy as Irish Gal.
Irish Gal- so so pleased to hear it's all going so well for you and your family.
For all those waiting on house sale-keeping everything crossed that a buyer comes along soon.
Take care all- off to visit my parents in Portugal on Sunday-really feel like I need the rest after such an eventful 2 weeks and so pleased my little one is well enough to fly !
Hope all my fellow Augustees are well.
I've not been on for a while- my 5 year old has been in hospital with pneumonia bless her so I haven't had a chance to log on for a couple of weeks.
Huge Congrats to all those who have recieved Visa grants in my absence !!!
Wishing all you guys a fantastic future in Oz !!
Melbourne-at last !!!!! Really pleased for you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lyndsay-glad to hear the wedding went well.Flowers look beautiful-as I'm sure did you !
Nix- hang on in there-it can't be much longer.Thinking of you!
For all those soon to be setting off on their great adventure and new life in Oz-I want to wish you all the very best- I hope you will all be as happy as Irish Gal.
Irish Gal- so so pleased to hear it's all going so well for you and your family.
For all those waiting on house sale-keeping everything crossed that a buyer comes along soon.
Take care all- off to visit my parents in Portugal on Sunday-really feel like I need the rest after such an eventful 2 weeks and so pleased my little one is well enough to fly !
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Hi Sarah
Hope your little un is better - must have been a dreadful time for you ! Enjoy the break in Portugal - I'm sure you could do with some r n r.
Lets hope the dollar continues on the up and up.
Hope your little un is better - must have been a dreadful time for you ! Enjoy the break in Portugal - I'm sure you could do with some r n r.
Lets hope the dollar continues on the up and up.
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Who did you use and how does it work? I have my money sitting in an account here and I have opened accounts with ANZ. in Australia. A bit unsure how to do it.
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Hi Lynn
Who did you use and how does it work? I have my money sitting in an account here and I have opened accounts with ANZ. in Australia. A bit unsure how to do it.
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Hi Shabee,
We used HiFX, just opened an account with them online, than they contacted us with their a/c details. We transferred the money into their a/c, provided them with the details of our a/c (westpac) and they transfer dollars into it. They are very prompt - I sent our cheque recorded delivery, PO told me it would be delivered by 1pm next day - at 1.20pm I received a text to say they had receipt of cheque and would process our order. Then received email stating money was in our bank a/c.
They will talk you thru anything on the phone, I've called them a few times and they are really helpful.
HTH, Lynn xx
Who did you use and how does it work? I have my money sitting in an account here and I have opened accounts with ANZ. in Australia. A bit unsure how to do it.
Ta
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Hi Shabee,
We used HiFX, just opened an account with them online, than they contacted us with their a/c details. We transferred the money into their a/c, provided them with the details of our a/c (westpac) and they transfer dollars into it. They are very prompt - I sent our cheque recorded delivery, PO told me it would be delivered by 1pm next day - at 1.20pm I received a text to say they had receipt of cheque and would process our order. Then received email stating money was in our bank a/c.
They will talk you thru anything on the phone, I've called them a few times and they are really helpful.
HTH, Lynn xx
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Nix- hang on in there-it can't be much longer.Thinking of you!
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THANKS !!! It helps to know that there are positive thoughts out there !!!!
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Nix- hang on in there-it can't be much longer.Thinking of you!
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THANKS !!! It helps to know that there are positive thoughts out there !!!!
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