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Forum: Australia
Mar 9th 2005, 6:33 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 876
Posted By pockygoes

Re: Where do you put cash and jewellery when travelling ? Can't get insurance

We used a company called Walkabout & they insured us for the first 2 weeks after arrival so that we had time to register for medicare.

hope it helps

pockygoes
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 17th 2005, 1:19 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 4,543
Posted By pockygoes

Re: When did u know?

Thanks for that - I think that hubbie & I are feeling stronger each day in our conviction & it will be such a weight off our shoulders when we book those tickets home - at least we are fortunate - I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 17th 2005, 12:59 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 4,543
Posted By pockygoes

Re: When did u know?

I have been here in Perth for only 2 weeks & am feeling exactly the same - we felt "OMG what have we done" as soon as we left the UK. Lots of people have been trying to tell us to give at least 6...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2005, 9:53 am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,314
Posted By pockygoes

Re: OMG What have we done???

That worried me too - but your reply did make me snile - not an easy thing at the moment!! Mind you I have a G&T in my hand at the mo - so that helps. Also it was my birthday 2 days ago & my hubbie...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2005, 9:12 am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,314
Posted By pockygoes

Re: OMG What have we done???

OMG - I am astounded by the support & kind words on here from people I don't know & others that I feel I know through looking at this forum for the last 2 and 1/2 years. For that - I can't thank you...
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2005, 12:17 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 5,314
Posted By pockygoes

Re: OMG What have we done???

Thanks all for your kind words & karma.

yes we did know that it would be hard but never thought it would be this hard!!! We are fairly strong people and had thought we were prepared. Maybe...
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2005, 11:05 am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,314
Posted By pockygoes

Thumbs down OMG What have we done???

Hiya all

We have been in Perth for 6 days & after 2 days we wanted to go home!!! It is the enormity of what lies ahead - we have planned this move for 2 1/2 years & have visited Perth before...
Forum: Australia
Dec 23rd 2004, 3:06 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 761
Posted By pockygoes

Re: Webcams

We have done something similar - we bought a webcam sometime ago & gave one to mum & the other to hubbies parents - we bought hubbies parents a computer too - but getting them into this century has...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 20th 2004, 1:36 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By pockygoes

Re: Which is the best way to send a box of overspill luggage?

Thanks Polly - will take a look - do you know if it is cheaper to send it from elsewhere than heathrow - it is just that the stuff is of no monetary value particularly but sentimental - like leaving...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 19th 2004, 1:32 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By pockygoes

Question Which is the best way to send a box of overspill luggage?

Help - we moved in with mum 6 weeks ago & weighed all our luggage etc - left about 20 spare for xmas etc. But the boys have had a few leaving pressies & also we have Xmas to get thru yet. I think...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 19th 2004, 1:26 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 631
Posted By pockygoes

Question How long to commute from Secret Harbour to Osbourne Park?

We have 2 weeks left now before we fly off to Perth & are starting to do all our goodbyes which are unbeleivably hard!!!

Hubbie was offered a job last week after a tele interview & the job is in...
Forum: Australia
Dec 17th 2004, 5:38 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,110
Posted By pockygoes

Re: which mobile to unlock & take?

Thanks Bertdoozer - will give it a go - will send some Karma - your very welcome

Ushas & Yfitz

I will toast you both - hubbie has just opened a bottle to celebrate finshing work!! I am really...
Forum: Australia
Dec 17th 2004, 1:02 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,110
Posted By pockygoes

Re: which mobile to unlock & take?

Thanks Stu - will go and have a look before Xmas - do you use a particular website to get the codes - there are so many our there - not sure which ones are best.

Thanks

Pockygoes
Forum: Australia
Dec 17th 2004, 1:00 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 371
Posted By pockygoes

Re: Travel Insurance

Bump this one up - will be interested as we don't have any & was just wondering what to do.

Pockygoes
Forum: Australia
Dec 17th 2004, 12:58 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,110
Posted By pockygoes

Re: which mobile to unlock & take?

Will certainly give you a call - bet you are like us now - excited but also sad at all the goodbyes too - can't quite believe that after all this time we are finally on the final lap!!

will speak...
Forum: Australia
Dec 17th 2004, 11:23 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,110
Posted By pockygoes

which mobile to unlock & take?

Hi all

We are off on 3/1 to Perth - we have managed to unlock two of our old mobiles to take with us (for the kids) and wondered if anyone had a recommendation on a mobile (with camera) that they...
Forum: Australia
Dec 15th 2004, 7:14 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,567
Posted By pockygoes

Re: The goodbyes are very hard

PJK

We are in exactly the same boat as you - we fly to Perth on 3/1 & I have only doen one goodbye so far & have to say I am in denial about the rest. We have the kids lewaving party on Sat &...
Forum: Australia
Dec 7th 2004, 9:21 am
Replies: 14
Views: 654
Posted By pockygoes

Re: pre-leaving rock in stomach...

Hey - what you are feeling is totally normal - in fact if you did not feel that way then you should worry - it is a huge step for anyone to take - try to think of it as not "Goodbye" but "see you...
Forum: Australia
Dec 5th 2004, 2:53 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,949
Posted By pockygoes

Re: 1st xmas in Oz.....

What a loveley surprise! it is making my tummy rumble just reading the list!! We are about to experience our last Xmas in the UK - 14 family to mums & half of them will not want to talk about Oz &...
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2004, 9:03 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,535
Posted By pockygoes

Re: Finally a mayo worth eating

I first had it in Belgium when I was about 10, but then went on holiday to the Scilly Isles & they did it there too - YUMMY!

pockygoes
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2004, 7:04 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 1,470
Posted By pockygoes

Re: Thankyou Mrs Madsad

Hey - you guys have been through the mill recently & have survived it with humour & dignity - good on you - sticking together is the key - when one is down the other perks them up & vice versa -...
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2004, 6:57 pm
Replies: 160
Views: 12,245
Posted By pockygoes

Re: Curious, who's coming to Perth in the coming months?

Not long indeed - head out on 3/1 - 2 days in Singapore then we land in Perth on 6/1 - yes we are still heading for Secret Harbour area - we are renting for 3 weeks in Port Kennedy & then trying to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2004, 12:35 pm
Replies: 160
Views: 12,245
Posted By pockygoes

Re: Curious, who's coming to Perth in the coming months?

Which flight are you on? We are flying with Singapore & get to Perth at 14.30 I think!

pockygoes
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2004, 6:37 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,967
Posted By pockygoes

Re: Any more Perth meets planned?

Blimey - Ibstock is not far from Bosworth at all - my boys play rugby for Bosworth.

Will keep your details so we can catch up later.

pockygoes
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2004, 6:34 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,967
Posted By pockygoes

Re: Any more Perth meets planned?

Genga

Blimey - you have got a good memory!!! No we insisted that we have a refund in the end - they sent us a word version as an attachment to try to pacify us at one stage but then they promised...
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