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Old May 31st 2007, 2:07 pm
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We've received a letter asking for the migrant levy and our passports so I guess that means we've got it!
I only opened envelope 15 mins ago- it's still sinking in, just phoned hubby.

yippeeeeee

(hubby is playing golf tonight, I threatened to drink all the bolly with daughter)
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Old May 31st 2007, 2:27 pm
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Originally Posted by helinuk
VISA
We've received a letter asking for the migrant levy and our passports so I guess that means we've got it!
I only opened envelope 15 mins ago- it's still sinking in, just phoned hubby.

yippeeeeee

(hubby is playing golf tonight, I threatened to drink all the bolly with daughter)
Congratulations... it's going to feel real now!
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Old May 31st 2007, 2:38 pm
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Originally Posted by simonmarkellis
Congratulations... it's going to feel real now!
Thanks Simon.
There's no one home to jump up and down with
I'm looking at the letter right down but I'll feel it's really 'real' when I see the blue sticker in passport!
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hi helen

i am really pleased for you, at last you are on your way now. you will be on your flight before you know it

good luck

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Congratulations, isnt it a great feeling after the long wait. Just got to get the blue stickers now, then head out to NZ. Hangover for you tommorow
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Originally Posted by helinuk
VISA
We've received a letter asking for the migrant levy and our passports so I guess that means we've got it!
I only opened envelope 15 mins ago- it's still sinking in, just phoned hubby.

yippeeeeee

(hubby is playing golf tonight, I threatened to drink all the bolly with daughter)
Congratulations Helen!
That's the worst of it over with hopefully
Karen B
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Very Many Congratulations


Its a good feeling isn't it. Happy celebrations and I would defimately go with drinking the Bolly before he gets back from playing with his bats.
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Helen-that is fantastic news!! Well delighted for you all. See you soon,love.
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Woohoo..... thats great news for you! Well done!

Have you decided where you are going to live yet? Last thing I think I read you were undecided between Wellington and BOP?
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Yipppppeeeeee!!!!! Helen & DH are on their way!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PAIR OF YOU
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Originally Posted by helinuk
VISA
We've received a letter asking for the migrant levy and our passports so I guess that means we've got it!
I only opened envelope 15 mins ago- it's still sinking in, just phoned hubby.

yippeeeeee

(hubby is playing golf tonight, I threatened to drink all the bolly with daughter)
CONGRATULATIONS, HELEN!!

Carolyn and I look forward ro catching up with you when you get over here!

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Well done!!! I remember we were at a similar stage last year good as gold eh!!!!!!
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Old Jun 1st 2007, 8:56 am
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Originally Posted by karonious
Congratulations Helen!
That's the worst of it over with hopefully
Karen B
Thanks to the 3 Ks Kirstie, Kimi and Karen

Bevs yep, Daughter and I drank white wine all evening waiting for him to come home, we should have opened the Bolly
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Originally Posted by danny.f
Helen-that is fantastic news!! Well delighted for you all. See you soon,love.
you certainly will see us - daughter is filling out application form for the drama school as I type this!
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Originally Posted by SarahB
Woohoo..... thats great news for you! Well done!

Have you decided where you are going to live yet? Last thing I think I read you were undecided between Wellington and BOP?
Think we might go to BOP, still depends on job location though.
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