Originally Posted by jane BK (Post 6874108)

Oh yes that is definitely me! now will be singing "love's like a butterfly" all evening!

Originally Posted by Bag End Bunch (Post 6874034)

Congrats on your CO - it's been such a long wait for you!!!

Alex

Originally Posted by maroonedNZ (Post 6873063)

MATE!!!

Not only did we exchange contracts this morning, Rudd announced today he's doubling the first home owner grant (they now give you $14,000 just for buying a house) AND the vendor has agreed to complete on October 31, a whole month ahead of schedule :thumbsup:

BE party at mine! :eek:

Originally Posted by sharkiebites (Post 6872991)

Hi all that no me and congrats to marooned (or not anymore)
Just a quick update to those who knew me, oz is everything and more I ever hoped for it is defiantly worth the wait no matter how long and painful.
I now live in manly ,got myself a apartment(sharing) right on manly beach seaview and all infact exactly 79 steps to the beach 
Working nearby as a shopfitter earning good money and got myself a cool ute
And my relationship with my ozi girlfriend is going from strength to strength its so much better in the same country :rofl:
Oz life is simply 100% better than my life in the uk ive already settled making new friends and suffering none of the pom bashing my friends said I would get at work everyones whole outlook on life is so so so much better.
keep waiting all my fingers are crossed
chris
marooned fantastic news we have to go out for a celebratory drink on our ozzi visas !! my number is0450587170 and im on your side of the bridge too

Originally Posted by Wishwewerethere (Post 6873016)

Looked at e-mail today and couldn't believe it,....We've got.........A case officer.....yipppppeeeee!!!!!

Originally Posted by jaq4chop (Post 6874683)

Congratulations Marooned. These things come in threes so what's your last good surprise to be then??????

Originally Posted by maroonedNZ (Post 6875497)

Ooh what a lovely thought! Maybe an Aussie surf hunk will sweep me off my feet :rofl:

Originally Posted by tiger222 (Post 6875540)

I thought it was going to be your BUSINESS Taking off!!!

Sorry for my lack of "lofty" dreams! :rofl:

Originally Posted by maroonedNZ (Post 6875550)

Hmmmm well see my business success is a matter of hard work - I thought we were talking about random good things coming in threes..? :eek:

Originally Posted by carolinephillips (Post 6875819)

Grats again WWT- not long now:D
I am a good cook, but I set fire to a jelly once!
Caroline

Originally Posted by jane BK (Post 6875922)

Dear All

Thanks - need the help now with packing. Guess what - no CO, straight to grant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE A VISAJust printed off 7 page letter so they can't change their mind. How will I work today. In such shock can't even cry - yet. WWWT - it must be waiting for you too.

Originally Posted by ponyrama (Post 6876177)

Well I am here to dispel the myth that paperbased take longer to process!

Paperbased RSMS 119 lodged 22/9
Receipted at Parramatta Business Centre 30/9
Money taken 1/10
CO and meds requested 3/10
Meds processed and finalised 13/10
PR Visa Grant 15/10

I think thats outstanding and proves it can be done! Karma to all those who are waiting - Good Luck!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: