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Forum: The Update Forum
Aug 27th 2011, 8:31 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,680
Posted By James and Alison

We never expected to be in Dalby!

We applied for our Visas way back in November 2005. Life got in the way and we had all but given up moving to Australia. But as the final leaving date rapidly approached we decided to throw caution...
Forum: Australia
Oct 31st 2010, 6:38 am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,541
Posted By James and Alison

Upper Coomera to be or not to be?

Moving to Aus on 16/11/10 at last... sorted a rental Grange Boulevard, Upper Coomera. Anyone give me some good advice as to wether it is a good area? 2 kids aged 11 and 13 so also need to look at...
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2010, 11:10 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,207
Posted By James and Alison

Re: Anyone fancy a bbq southside?

Boy aged 13 girl aged 11 (also big lad aged 23 who is leaving long term girl friend behind... boo hoo..)
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2010, 4:38 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,207
Posted By James and Alison

Re: Anyone fancy a bbq southside?

If you are still 'Billy' in November we will be as well!! hoping to move Southside when we get to Aus. 2 kids aged 11 and 13 ... has potential!
Forum: The Update Forum
Aug 19th 2010, 4:32 am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,019
Posted By James and Alison

Re: 2 weeks on the Gold Coast

Where was short term rental? Can we have details if poss?
We arrive 4th Nov in Sydney to see rellies then upto Gold Coast for new life a week later ... still trying to sort out accommodation etc....
Forum: Australia
Jul 28th 2010, 10:54 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By James and Alison

Re: importing a car to Aus any advice please

Thanks did so and their rates seem to be quite good.
Forum: Australia
Jul 28th 2010, 10:53 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By James and Alison

Re: importing a car to Aus any advice please

Thanks for quick response will look them up.
Forum: Australia
Jul 28th 2010, 4:49 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By James and Alison

importing a car to Aus any advice please

Off road mad husband wants to take his cherished modified Landrover Discovery to Australia, getting shipping is not a problem but we are having a problem getting any kind of insurance quotes for when...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 6th 2010, 3:05 am
Replies: 838
Views: 70,268
Posted By James and Alison

Re: My dream has died

My heart goes out to you - we never actually split but came close. I was made redundant, he lost his job a few months prior, eldest did not get into chosen school ...... but we soldiered on and used...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 6th 2010, 2:58 am
Replies: 14
Views: 961
Posted By James and Alison

Re: To go or Not to go

You and me both! We have held off going due to ill parents, house sale etc. Really regretting it now as visa runs out in a few months - and if we go now we are NOT going to be in as good a financial...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 6th 2010, 2:51 am
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By James and Alison

Re: can we get an extension on final entry date?

As teachers contractually we agree to only leave at end of terms - hence the Xmas date for me. Giving James time to get a job for start of Aus academic year in Jan. Appointments in Aus are usually...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 6th 2010, 1:03 am
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By James and Alison

Re: can we get an extension on final entry date?

That is a good idea which we have considered but will need to look into the viability of it. James has applied for yet another job (we are teachers) fingers crossed. If he gets it he will go and I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 5th 2010, 11:06 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By James and Alison

Re: can we get an extension on final entry date?

Thanks loads. It is as I expected. Nov 23rd is going to be a very sad day as I doubt we will make it. With 2 kids it is too big a risk to leave secure jobs etc in the present climate.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 5th 2010, 10:56 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By James and Alison

Re: can we get an extension on final entry date?

We validated our visa april 2006 this is the end of our 5 years. As we are now both over 45 chances of re appying are nil!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 5th 2010, 10:47 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By James and Alison

can we get an extension on final entry date?

Still in the UK!!! Ill parents, slow house sale, crap exchange rates..... Is it possible to get an extension for the final entry date? Ours is 23rd Nov this year. If so what factors apply.... anyone....
Forum: The Barbie
May 25th 2008, 6:01 am
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By James and Alison

Wink Panic, we are finally moving over!

It has only taken us 3 years to finally set a date. It could be something to do with husband not finding a job in UK I am being made redundant and 11yr old son couldn't get into snobby local...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 6th 2007, 7:51 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,692
Posted By James and Alison

Re: Medical question for the ladies

We all had thorough exam including my breasts being groped - doctor was quite off hand and rude to be honest. Very thorough exam for all husband 20 yr old stepson and my kids 9 and 7. Wish I had...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 12th 2007, 4:30 am
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By James and Alison

Re: cheapest time to fly

We did exactly that on our first reccy. We flew into Brisbane spent few days at Tangalooma on Moreton Island for the beach and dolphin experience then took 2 weeks to get to Melbourne via sydney....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 9th 2007, 4:29 am
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By James and Alison

Re: drink driving????

My Husband has a conviction within last 10 years and it made no difference - we got our visas in 8mths!! Which was a hell of a shock as we are not ready to go yet.
Ali
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 9th 2007, 4:11 am
Replies: 227
Views: 7,101
Posted By James and Alison

Re: Shipping a tank from Hong Kong

Laugh I need to go and change me knickers - so there is someone out there who is as bonkers as my husband - please can I introduce you when we move over there. (We have 15 assorted vehicles &...
Forum: The Update Forum
Mar 9th 2007, 3:58 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,730
Posted By James and Alison

Re: 5 Week Update - Gold Coast

Sooooo glad you are enjoying the Gold Coast we will be joining you very soon. We found holiday North Apts at Surfers excellent on our last reccy. Cynthia the manager is extremely helpful and is more...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 6th 2007, 7:39 am
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By James and Alison

Re: Citizenship in OZ can you help?

Thanks for that - so basically we need to be migrate ideally by Nov this year at the latest next june. We got our residency visa in Nov 2005 so already we are pushing it time wise.
Ali
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 4th 2007, 3:18 am
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By James and Alison

Citizenship in OZ can you help?

We've got the residency visa - too quickly. Done the initial entry in April 06 have got to be in Oz by Nov 2010 BUT how do we stand if we are not in until just before Nov 2010 regarding citizenship?...
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