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Oct 29th 2008, 6:03 pm
Replies: 569
Views: 24,830
Posted By jane BK

Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread

Yep I'm the applicant - I know I can do the two part time but that's what I do now (well about 4 really!) and I have a huge support network here, but there I'll have more limited help so one job...
Oct 29th 2008, 7:37 am
Replies: 569
Views: 24,830
Posted By jane BK

Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread

Mary

I know what you mean about the wobbles - do you remember me answering your wobble moment - well answer me now! ARGHHHHH Starting with shipping companies already and can't imagine I'll ever...
Oct 29th 2008, 7:32 am
Replies: 569
Views: 24,830
Posted By jane BK

Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread

Only just - negotiated quite a bit with daughter no 2 that all her old art work was not for shipping!

Doing cupboard under stairs today - could be worse!
Oct 28th 2008, 7:53 am
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

I know I've read posts on BE about doing this and there is a slot on the www which says opening 9-11 under the visa tab somewhere but not sure I could find it again!
Oct 27th 2008, 9:22 pm
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

Arghhh not another queue. We plan to go on Thursday - do you have to phone in advance to say you are going or just take passports and the grant letter??
Oct 27th 2008, 1:43 pm
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

New Year's Eve flights are a good price at the moment! Waiting til we exchange to confirm any bookings - still very nervous.

Rabbit just leave for his new home so things really are happening!
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Oct 27th 2008, 8:29 am
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

No but I think there are 2 options and I hope someone will put us right. Firstly I think you can go to Australia House and queue up to get them done. Only open though 9-11 - we're thinking of going...
Oct 27th 2008, 8:13 am
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

At last - what a relief. Was feeling really guilty that we got ours before you!!!!!!!!!!! Start packing - I'm surrounded by boxes! Think we've sold house so it is manic now.
Oct 25th 2008, 2:43 pm
Replies: 569
Views: 24,830
Posted By jane BK

Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread

Useful info - let me know if they let it in as I'd rather take ours as it is lovely! Just done letters to cancel music lessons at school - one more thing off the list! Back to under the beds... if...
Oct 25th 2008, 1:41 pm
Replies: 569
Views: 24,830
Posted By jane BK

Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread

Cost of flights!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus we have all kids birthdays in weeks leading up to then so is proving a challenge finding a date for anything at moment.

Got boxes - now doing list of what to get...
Oct 25th 2008, 8:22 am
Replies: 569
Views: 24,830
Posted By jane BK

Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread

Mary

Great to hear that you are there - pity about weather but just think how good you'll feel when the sun comes out. It's cold here...

Things here are moving very quickly - only 10 days...
Oct 21st 2008, 6:44 pm
Replies: 569
Views: 24,830
Posted By jane BK

Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread

Three whole days without mentioning Australia - can't wait. Had massive chat with my dad today about my two year old - ie my mum! Gone into sulk mode. She's had 18 months to get used to idea and...
Oct 19th 2008, 7:05 am
Replies: 840
Views: 46,869
Posted By jane BK

Re: paperbased applications thread

Keeping you in our thoughts constantly! Wishing you luck and quickly!
Oct 17th 2008, 12:25 pm
Replies: 840
Views: 46,869
Posted By jane BK

Re: paperbased applications thread

Gutted for you - was hoping it was your turn.
Oct 17th 2008, 11:36 am
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

Good tip thanks. I'll toast you as I'm dining!!!!!
Oct 17th 2008, 11:18 am
Replies: 569
Views: 24,830
Posted By jane BK

Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread

Ah just initiated a £10k reduction on selling price of our house - please send me a buyer soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 17th 2008, 10:53 am
Replies: 840
Views: 46,869
Posted By jane BK

Re: paperbased applications thread

Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 17th 2008, 8:13 am
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

Ha ha - officially I can say PMSL!! Shed is awful - we have 3 the largest of which is 15 x 9 and full of tools (OHs) - all need to be cleaned and inventory done 9 - his job methinks!

My morning...
Oct 17th 2008, 7:43 am
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

Now do me a quick favour = what does PMSL mean! Even asked the teenage daughters (as I'm an uncool oldie of course) and they can't tell me! Put me out of my misery!

Also now in house selling...
Oct 17th 2008, 7:39 am
Replies: 569
Views: 24,830
Posted By jane BK

Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread

So what do I tell him to get? Any preference - may not be able to deliver it personally but assume if we ask the duty free ladies they could bring them round!
Oct 17th 2008, 7:30 am
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

Where did you think I got the idea from! First I did the "mary" campaign - bombard them with additional info, then the gentle email, then the complaint - but the response was disappointing. But it...
Oct 17th 2008, 7:28 am
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

Thanks - we have family there (sponsor) hence our choice but it will be good for my line of work. Now the real work begins. Good luck - I have literally despaired at times and it is so difficult to...
Oct 17th 2008, 6:29 am
Replies: 569
Views: 24,830
Posted By jane BK

Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread

Nige

Confess - you did do what we asked. You took a short trip down to Adelaide and got us sorted. Suppose that means we all owe you a beer! Did you go in disguise?
Oct 17th 2008, 6:26 am
Replies: 1,603
Views: 115,669
Posted By jane BK

Re: 475ers - anyone got your visa?

That would be me!!!!!! Still in shock! Ack 6.12 (7th by the time it reached me but who is arguing). Been a trauma. Spent the time since 7 months sending more and more info and then did complain. ...
Oct 16th 2008, 3:42 pm
Replies: 615
Views: 33,406
Posted By jane BK

Re: November, December, January & February Applicants still waiting

Great club to join isn't it.

Should start a campaign for those we know who are still waiting and kept us sane during the whole process!
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