2 weeks on the Gold Coast
Aug 4th 2010, 10:28 am
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2 weeks on the Gold Coast
We have been here on the Gold Coast two weeks on Friday and have spent the first two week in a short term apartment in Burleigh Heads (gorgeous). What a hectic couple of weeks! We moved into our rental today in Robina with all of our furniture arriving from the UK, bought a car and enrolled our daughter Anna (7) into Varsity College 
.
We have managed to organised TFN numbers, ABN number for my oh, medicare, drivers licence and visited centrelink for family allowance (equivalent).
Even managed to meet up for coffee with a great bunch of girls on a Wed who I met via this site! oh and the all important beach visits.
So far so good and although our feet havent touched the ground I cant believe what you can do in two weeks! Finding a rental I would say was the toughest - not too many rentals available at the minute and open days are a new thing! Just so happened to see a new listing and somehow got in their first.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has offered fantastic advice on BE throughout the visa application and researching of areas. Will keep you posted so far one very
family.
. We have managed to organised TFN numbers, ABN number for my oh, medicare, drivers licence and visited centrelink for family allowance (equivalent).
Even managed to meet up for coffee with a great bunch of girls on a Wed who I met via this site! oh and the all important beach visits.
So far so good and although our feet havent touched the ground I cant believe what you can do in two weeks! Finding a rental I would say was the toughest - not too many rentals available at the minute and open days are a new thing! Just so happened to see a new listing and somehow got in their first.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has offered fantastic advice on BE throughout the visa application and researching of areas. Will keep you posted so far one very
family.
Last edited by nbn8; Aug 4th 2010 at 11:48 am.
Aug 4th 2010, 10:30 am
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Re: 2 weeks on the Gold Coast
Welcome to the GC. Great that you've already met up with some lovely people and have so much sorted. Hope it's all you imagined or better.
Aug 4th 2010, 11:16 am
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Re: 2 weeks on the Gold Coast
Sounds like you are having a ball 
You've got so much done in such a short time - keep enjoying the adventure!
You've got so much done in such a short time - keep enjoying the adventure!
Aug 6th 2010, 8:37 am
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Re: 2 weeks on the Gold Coast
welcome to the goldie.
i remember the first month like it was yesterday. im so glad im passed all that. you guys sound like your having a fantastic time
good luck
i remember the first month like it was yesterday. im so glad im passed all that. you guys sound like your having a fantastic time
good luck
Aug 7th 2010, 7:32 am
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Re: 2 weeks on the Gold Coast
Wow, busy first few weeks.
Well done & hope it all continues well
Well done & hope it all continues well
Aug 7th 2010, 10:38 am
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Thank you things still going well. OH has now flown off for work in Groote Eeylandt NT for 6 weeks. So home alone with the little ones wish me luck 
Aug 7th 2010, 12:13 pm
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Re: 2 weeks on the Gold Coast
We have been here on the Gold Coast two weeks on Friday and have spent the first two week in a short term apartment in Burleigh Heads (gorgeous). What a hectic couple of weeks! We moved into our rental today in Robina with all of our furniture arriving from the UK, bought a car and enrolled our daughter Anna (7) into Varsity College .
We have managed to organised TFN numbers, ABN number for my oh, medicare, drivers licence and visited centrelink for family allowance (equivalent).
Even managed to meet up for coffee with a great bunch of girls on a Wed who I met via this site! oh and the all important beach visits.
So far so good and although our feet havent touched the ground I cant believe what you can do in two weeks! Finding a rental I would say was the toughest - not too many rentals available at the minute and open days are a new thing! Just so happened to see a new listing and somehow got in their first.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has offered fantastic advice on BE throughout the visa application and researching of areas. Will keep you posted so far onefamily.
. We have managed to organised TFN numbers, ABN number for my oh, medicare, drivers licence and visited centrelink for family allowance (equivalent).
Even managed to meet up for coffee with a great bunch of girls on a Wed who I met via this site! oh and the all important beach visits.
So far so good and although our feet havent touched the ground I cant believe what you can do in two weeks! Finding a rental I would say was the toughest - not too many rentals available at the minute and open days are a new thing! Just so happened to see a new listing and somehow got in their first.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has offered fantastic advice on BE throughout the visa application and researching of areas. Will keep you posted so far one
family.Cooler
Aug 8th 2010, 2:33 am
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Aug 12th 2010, 10:31 am
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Aug 14th 2010, 4:47 pm
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Re: 2 weeks on the Gold Coast
We have been here on the Gold Coast two weeks on Friday and have spent the first two week in a short term apartment in Burleigh Heads (gorgeous). What a hectic couple of weeks! We moved into our rental today in Robina with all of our furniture arriving from the UK, bought a car and enrolled our daughter Anna (7) into Varsity College .
We have managed to organised TFN numbers, ABN number for my oh, medicare, drivers licence and visited centrelink for family allowance (equivalent).
Even managed to meet up for coffee with a great bunch of girls on a Wed who I met via this site! oh and the all important beach visits.
So far so good and although our feet havent touched the ground I cant believe what you can do in two weeks! Finding a rental I would say was the toughest - not too many rentals available at the minute and open days are a new thing! Just so happened to see a new listing and somehow got in their first.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has offered fantastic advice on BE throughout the visa application and researching of areas. Will keep you posted so far one veryfamily.
. We have managed to organised TFN numbers, ABN number for my oh, medicare, drivers licence and visited centrelink for family allowance (equivalent).
Even managed to meet up for coffee with a great bunch of girls on a Wed who I met via this site! oh and the all important beach visits.
So far so good and although our feet havent touched the ground I cant believe what you can do in two weeks! Finding a rental I would say was the toughest - not too many rentals available at the minute and open days are a new thing! Just so happened to see a new listing and somehow got in their first.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has offered fantastic advice on BE throughout the visa application and researching of areas. Will keep you posted so far one very
family.Think of us on Tuesday (17th) this is when we land, heading for the GC, two weeks in holiday accom.....then the fun starts hey!!
Aug 14th 2010, 6:30 pm
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Glad to hear its going well.
When we lived in on the cost really enjoyed our Sunday afternoons on Mount Tambourine - somewhere to take the little ones in he next six weeks?
When we lived in on the cost really enjoyed our Sunday afternoons on Mount Tambourine - somewhere to take the little ones in he next six weeks?
Aug 14th 2010, 11:59 pm
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Thanks! Just starting to get out and about seeing all of the sights and will visit Mount Tambourine. 5 more weeks to go!
Aug 19th 2010, 4:32 pm
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Re: 2 weeks on the Gold Coast
We have been here on the Gold Coast two weeks on Friday and have spent the first two week in a short term apartment in Burleigh Heads (gorgeous). What a hectic couple of weeks! We moved into our rental today in Robina with all of our furniture arriving from the UK, bought a car and enrolled our daughter Anna (7) into Varsity College .
We have managed to organised TFN numbers, ABN number for my oh, medicare, drivers licence and visited centrelink for family allowance (equivalent).
Even managed to meet up for coffee with a great bunch of girls on a Wed who I met via this site! oh and the all important beach visits.
So far so good and although our feet havent touched the ground I cant believe what you can do in two weeks! Finding a rental I would say was the toughest - not too many rentals available at the minute and open days are a new thing! Just so happened to see a new listing and somehow got in their first.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has offered fantastic advice on BE throughout the visa application and researching of areas. Will keep you posted so far one veryfamily.
. We have managed to organised TFN numbers, ABN number for my oh, medicare, drivers licence and visited centrelink for family allowance (equivalent).
Even managed to meet up for coffee with a great bunch of girls on a Wed who I met via this site! oh and the all important beach visits.
So far so good and although our feet havent touched the ground I cant believe what you can do in two weeks! Finding a rental I would say was the toughest - not too many rentals available at the minute and open days are a new thing! Just so happened to see a new listing and somehow got in their first.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has offered fantastic advice on BE throughout the visa application and researching of areas. Will keep you posted so far one very
family.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. Can't wait!!
Aug 20th 2010, 2:16 am
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Re: 2 weeks on the Gold Coast
Get it booked now. Any later and you could really struggle to find anywhere.
Aug 20th 2010, 11:32 pm
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Great update glad everything is coming together
glad everything is coming together