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Forum: Australia
Dec 13th 2005, 4:18 am
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By johnkay

Smile 5 months since last visit - now happy in Perth

Hi All
Last visited in July to say our goodbyes, now settling into our new life here in Perth. Words can't describe everything you feel when leaving and arriving. Flew with Emirates, good flight -...
Forum: Australia
Jul 12th 2005, 10:08 am
Replies: 10
Views: 471
Posted By johnkay

Talking Last Message until we arrive in Perth

Well this is it, last 2 weeks of madness and we are off. :D
Shipping with Excess Baggage on 19th, we have signed contract for sale of house leaving 22nd, then a few days with relatives, then flying...
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2005, 10:02 am
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By johnkay

Re: Any suggestions on packing widescreen tv?

Thanks for the replies, bit odd that PSS man didn't offer me a box for £75.00 though, I reckon he must have got out the wrong side of bed.
Going to make some more enquiries today.
cheers!
Forum: Australia
Jun 1st 2005, 1:04 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By johnkay

Any suggestions on packing widescreen tv?

Hi all
Need to sort out shipping company asap. Not taking furniture, mainly lots of boxes, bikes and the TV, comp, dvd etc, so we can DIY packing.
We haven't got original box, and I spoke to PSS...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 27th 2005, 8:22 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By johnkay

Talking Visa Granted - Feb 2004 skilled Ind - Yippee

Hi All in the land of 'Waiting' - we can finally say we are on our way.
Email came from case officer, confirming visa granted as of yesterday.

I have been reminded to post a thread here as well...
Forum: Australia
Apr 27th 2005, 8:01 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By johnkay

Talking visa granted - Yipppeeee!

:) Hi everyone
Got an email today from case officer, confirming our visa for Skilled Ind Migration granted yesterday.
Got to go to London to have visa put in passport, then we can go!

It's been...
Forum: Australia
Mar 28th 2005, 9:16 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 377
Posted By johnkay

Smile Investment Bond Req/paid - guess it's visa's next - yipee!

Just sorted out $100,000 investment bond, to get the very much needed 5 points, to meet our skilled ind application. Cost us very nearly £42,000. So we are skint, but truly committed to going.
We...
Forum: Australia
Mar 9th 2005, 12:51 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By johnkay

Talking Re: Do u think we will hear soon - meds/pc sent 1st Feb

Thanks Mystic Sarah - clearly even you are not aware of the great power you posess - yellow envelope arrived this morning! Thank you -
oh by the way - just going to do my lottery numbers for tonite...
Forum: Australia
Mar 9th 2005, 12:48 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By johnkay

Thumbs up Re: Do u think we will hear soon - meds/pc sent 1st Feb

:) Wow - the power of this site is amazing!
Guess what - the postman came this morning, meds and pc's must be ok as we hav been requested to send our investment bond - yippppeeee!
Now i am doing a...
Forum: Australia
Mar 8th 2005, 9:15 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By johnkay

Question Do u think we will hear soon - meds/pc sent 1st Feb

Don't think I can play this 'waiting game' for much longer, driving myself mad! :eek:
We are one of those 136 PreJuly Applicants, that have had our patience tested - (and our will to live) for the...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2005, 3:34 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 933
Posted By johnkay

Thumbs up Re: 136 Skilled Ind Feb Applicants - should we chase Application?

Guess What ?

:) We got our Police check request from Oz this morning - finally?

Glad I did not ring, but they did cut it fine.

They acknowledged receipt of our meds so just have to send...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2005, 1:46 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 933
Posted By johnkay

136 Skilled Ind Feb Applicants - should we chase Application?

Our 50 weeks is up on 10th February, and we have heard nothing since March when we recieved confirmation of our application for 26th Feb.

Postman been this morning - still nothing!
Should we be...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2005, 1:31 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,089
Posted By johnkay

Re: Tra - Painter And Decorator

We spent 2 months putting together hubbies Painter and Decorator stuff, and recieved a positive response in January 2004.
We did not use an agent, but got advise from other people who had...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2005, 1:13 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By johnkay

Re: Info For Pre July Applicants

That's good news - and it means there is hope for us.
We are end of Feb Skilled Ind Applicants, and we have not heard anything either. Have been getting very very nervous, especially as we did our...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2004, 8:44 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By johnkay

Applied Feb, skilled Ind - still waiting to hear

:( Just been checking all the latest threads and the updates on timeline, looks like we may not even hear before christmas. It has been a very long year, and starting to wish we hadn't told so many...
Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2004, 8:58 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,828
Posted By johnkay

Re: Is anyone embarking on Visa application to Perth?

Hi Julie and Paul
Thought I'd say hi, seeing as we live just down the A1 in Borehamwood, and are also hoping to go to Perth. Can't really offer any advise re business visa, we are going Skilled...
Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2004, 8:38 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By johnkay

Thumbs up Re: Medicals Requested!!!!

:) Bet you are feeling relieved, great news!
Reading your news has given me hope. We are also 136 applicants, also applied Feb, and sent off our meds August (unrequested). It has been a very long...
Forum: Australia
Oct 14th 2004, 4:33 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 550
Posted By johnkay

Question Where can I find out the catchment areas for schools in Perth

:) Hi
Does any one know a web site that I can found out the current catchment areas for schools in Perth? In particular I would like to know the areas you would need to live for either Duncraig and...
Forum: Australia
Oct 3rd 2004, 9:01 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By johnkay

Re: Yellow Bloody Envelope!!!!!!!!!!

We were told by the doc that did our meds, that I may get a letter (health query - nothing major but you never know) any way, he told me, you are not suppose to open it - but do - then ring me - let...
Forum: Australia
Sep 30th 2004, 9:46 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 596
Posted By johnkay

Smile Re: Anybody Hoping To To Perth Feb 2005

Hi, me hubby and sons Ben age 10 (snap) and Sam aged 7 are all waiting to hear from Oz re-visa application. If things go smoothly we hope to go in March/April 2005. Kids don't want to go - especially...
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2004, 1:59 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,299
Posted By johnkay

Smile Re: Sunchaser's view on life in Perth...

Please keep on writing, it will be good to know how you are getting on especially in the first few weeks. Need to hear the good and the bad stuff.

Did you accept the job by the way?

Good luck
Forum: Australia
Sep 19th 2004, 2:17 pm
Replies: 119
Views: 7,798
Posted By johnkay

Wink Re: The Glass Shoe Diaries....(Perth Pole Dancing Ladies Club)

Correct me if I am wrong but that Coffee pot looks very clean and very empty. I therefore have to question what you ladies were actually drinking that afternoon! :beer:
Forum: Australia
Sep 19th 2004, 2:09 pm
Replies: 124
Views: 9,722
Posted By johnkay

Thumbs down Re: A Real Kick In The Guts.

Just finished reading your thread, feel gutted for you and your family. This whole process is emotionally draining as it is, I can not imagine how you must have felt having to deal with this...
Forum: Australia
Sep 7th 2004, 9:33 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By johnkay

Smile Re: light at end of tunnel...or has it been turned off

:) Just been reading your post and the one response you have had so far.
Thought I would add my little bit, as my thoughts and feelings are different and I thought I would balance up the replies. No...
Forum: Australia
Aug 29th 2004, 1:47 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,841
Posted By johnkay

Smile Re: Knickers and shoes

I remember 12 years ago when we did the back packing bit, and a year in Oz, I heard the 'Oz knicker problem' so I did take a good supply.
Can't believe I am still hearing it - but seeing as I am, I...
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