mary1967

Fantastic News - Well Done

Colly-Gill

Congratulations, so pleased for you.

Gillian

blakey1

hi brisbanebound we are flying out the 7th september if all goes according to plan , we are going to stay with a coule of friends for the first week untill we get our heads sorted then who knows.\


very scared but excited.

steveandtina

I'm sure they know you are giving her a better life

FANTASTIC NEWS


ENJOY YOUR NEW LIFE DOWN UNDER

Good luck all the others still waiting I'm sure you will hear next week, my fingers are crossed for you all

BethandAndrew

CONGRATULATIONS BRISBANEBOUND!!!!!!!

Ian444

CONGRATS BRISBANEBOUND.

Beth I can't believe you havn't sold your house yet i really hope you get your buyer very soon. We seem to be in the same boat not even had a viewing yet
mind it's only been on the market for a month, we should have put it up for sale earlier. We are going in November to validate or for good if the house sells in time.

Ian...

Ian444

[QUOTE=steveandtina;6534742]I don't believe you are wearing Rolf t shirts my OH said he is getting Rolf Harris or Steve Urwin t shirts made for our leaving do and we have to wear them at the airport


HA! HA! I've got my rolf T shirt OH going as sheila's wheels and the kids are going as kangaroo's.

Ian.

blakey1

hi guys hope you all have some news this week and that you have spme interest in the houses.

blakey1

steveandtina

[QUOTE=Ian444;6536625] Do you think we will standout at the airport in Oz? gunna wear a cork hat too so I blend in with the locals, that way they will never guess I'm a Pom

adamchippie

Personally, i don't think your husband will have any trouble finding work. Look in all the papers and job websites and there are loads of ads/vacancies. Although i did struggle a little, but i put that down to lack of experience as i had only completed my apprenticeship about a year and a half before.

Naturally, you can't expect a job to fall in your lap, but don't rule out the option of cold calling, going through the yellow pages for builders, asking at any job site he sees. If its residential work he is after, i think i mentioned before, North Lakes and Springfield Lakes are the places to go. Again, just take a drive around the area and just ask if there is work going.

Regarding tools, have you shipped your belongings over yet, i had to wait about six weeks for them to arrive (12 weeks total shipping time).
Again, he shouldn't worry too much. He can easily get by with basic kit, hammer, tape, nail pouch etc. all relatively cheap from Bunnings, Glenfords or Tradetools Direct.
He will find though, if he is working with other guys, most of them will have kit he can borrow until his stuff comes through. Just mention it when your looking for work i'm sure it won't be a problem.

I think you will find that it will all fall into place once your there and starting up. There are so many people who will help you out, Aussies and Brits.
I have just remembered also, the guy i was working for before i left is looking to start another reno project towards the end of this year, he has asked me to come and work with him again. If it all ties in timewise, i have no doubt he would take you on. I can't guarantee it but will email him and see where he is at.

Anything else i can help you with feel free to ask..

Adam

blakey1

hi adam thanks again for the info i have sent you a message if you wonder who its from
blakey1

lilyjules

still no word... wonder if they are almost thru with the Aug 2007 backlog... *sigh*

blakey1

hang on in there they must be nearly through , we were september , have you lodged enquiry .

lilyjules

congrats!

did your online status change, or just magically appear with a visa?

<--------- jealous

lilyjules

yes. the email enquiry said that it was going to a decision maker (in April) and in June I called and the person on the phone didn't have an update for me, but must have emailed my CO or something, as I received the same email (that I got in April) from the CO saying the same thing... "being sent to decision maker, please be patient"... so not sure if it was actually sent in April to DM or in June...

I applied online, Sept.