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Forum: Australia
May 16th 2007, 10:59 am
Replies: 125
Views: 11,160
Posted By steveparker

Re: I love Oz, partner hates it, is there a way forward?

More sports- yes

Better food- no, fresher and better choice in the UK and fairly stable prices

More out door- no, we walked every day in the UK but not here .too hot....but lovely in the sea on...
Forum: Australia
Dec 12th 2006, 12:16 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,126
Posted By steveparker

10 weeks in

arrived end of Sept
stayed with sister for 8 weeks
found a house on acreage in Forestdale Queensland needing reno
when we first arrived at my sisters we said, out of earshot, what have we done...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 19th 2006, 9:06 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By steveparker

Re: All of a sudden

I hope it happens soon for you, we are heading for relatives in Heritage Park outer south brisbane...I think
good luck. Steve
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 19th 2006, 5:25 am
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By steveparker

All of a sudden

After a long wait we exchanged contracts today. Our sale fell apart back in March and it's taken ages to get here. Due to validate end of October.....
So....exchanged today,complete next Tuesday and...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2006, 8:59 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By steveparker

Re: 16 year old son starts his life in Oz before us

Hi Tracey & Mick
don't know......did not look that promising when we looked at properties but will not let a web site decide any thing for us.
At the moment can't see past the sale of the house....
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2006, 8:50 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By steveparker

Re: 16 year old son starts his life in Oz before us

We checked before we booked his flight. Emailed our CO and she said no problem as long as we all arrived by our validation date.....we put a copy of the email in with his passport to be sure they let...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2006, 6:43 am
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By steveparker

16 year old son starts his life in Oz before us

My B.i.l returned for a funeral last week and our 16 year old son returned to Oz for his first time with him...outer south Brisbane suburb.
My partner, our 14 year old son and myself have to...
Forum: Australia
Jul 18th 2006, 6:16 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,909
Posted By steveparker

Re: Only taking small amount of belongings

The clothes on our backs,

and our dosh in our pockets.

Well, a hold all each ..Mrs and two teenage lads..

We have gone from several boxes to this.

It's an adventure, a new life, you don't...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 5th 2006, 3:19 am
Replies: 20
Views: 991
Posted By steveparker

Got It At Last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have not posted on here for sometime

After a long wait we finally got our visa granted this morning

We started our application at the end of 2004

We are 139 and did our bond for our AOS...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 27th 2006, 7:34 pm
Replies: 2,719
Views: 127,389
Posted By steveparker

Re: Sept/Oct 05 MODL Visa Applications

Good luck Lace..have a safe journey
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 26th 2006, 4:58 am
Replies: 21
Views: 989
Posted By steveparker

Smile Re: Police Checks taking ages

Sent ours off November 21st.

AOS bond lodged 3rd Feb.

Found out two weeks ago our PCCs have gone 'walk about' and they are all DIMA need to finalise our visa.

We have applied for more...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 24th 2006, 9:30 am
Replies: 2,719
Views: 127,389
Posted By steveparker

Re: Sept/Oct 05 MODL Visa Applications

hugs back lace
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 24th 2006, 7:54 am
Replies: 2,719
Views: 127,389
Posted By steveparker

Thumbs up Re: Sept/Oct 05 MODL Visa Applications

five
yes we are still waiting
emailed our co two weeks ago and they are waiting to finalise our visa but cannot locate our pccs....they said its all they are waiting for.
They were sent back in...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 11th 2006, 2:01 am
Replies: 96
Views: 4,615
Posted By steveparker

Re: how long after CentreLink

We now know why we have been waiting so long, our pcc's have gone walkabout.
Everything else is in place except for these.
The Got It post is on the horizon....we hope .
Good luck to all waiting
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 5th 2006, 1:20 am
Replies: 96
Views: 4,615
Posted By steveparker

Re: how long after CentreLink

Hello Happymum
We are still here with you waiting patiently.
I've got a feeling it's going to be ................very soon.
Karen thinks next Tuesday
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 4th 2006, 8:32 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By steveparker

Re: Yeah!!!! We Got It!!!!!!!!

cogratulations, don't shake too much you'll spill your drink
Steve & Karen
Forum: Australia
Mar 31st 2006, 6:47 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,104
Posted By steveparker

Re: Pensions - What do we do?

I asked this question before and got no response
Do you pay tax on an ill health retirement pension in the UK or do you get exemption and pay tax on it in Oz.
I will make the necessary enquiries...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 30th 2006, 7:29 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,025
Posted By steveparker

Re: Contacting Co re 138 visa

I did phone and the nice lady said she would email my co.
yes we do have an agent and they said just wait.
The wine got the better of me and I made the call.....now I'll carry on waiting....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 29th 2006, 7:00 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,025
Posted By steveparker

Re: Contacting Co re 138 visa

Hi Happymum
8 weeks this Friday since bond lodged
I hope this makes you feel a bit better
Should we phone....... my eldest son's shool is asking for a reply to is he going to take up a sixth form...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 28th 2006, 9:25 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 2,426
Posted By steveparker

Re: Lacey Got It.............

congratulations at last
is it our turn next
Steve & Karen
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 21st 2006, 7:50 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 4,615
Posted By steveparker

Re: how long after CentreLink

Still nothing........the wait continues

I don't post much but always keep up with the news

It must be soon. Steve & Karen
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 20th 2006, 6:18 am
Replies: 20
Views: 864
Posted By steveparker

Re: Got it 139

thanks
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 20th 2006, 4:56 am
Replies: 20
Views: 864
Posted By steveparker

Re: Got it 139

Congratulations
Can you please let us know when you lodged your bond and when you got the ok letter from Centerlink. Thanks. Steve..........waiting but hopefully not long behind you!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 15th 2006, 10:11 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By steveparker

Re: 139 - Passports are back

congratulations racketman....
can you tell us what date you lodged your bond and/or when you got notification that your assurer was accepted.Thanks
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 14th 2006, 9:25 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 4,615
Posted By steveparker

Re: how long after CentreLink

hi sleeping, we are on a 139
10 Oct-ack
19 Oct-cc debited
21 Nov pcc and meds unrequested
3 Feb- bond lodged

14 March- still no visa....

yesterday we had our buyers around, hoping to...
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