2 years in Redlands!
Oct 9th 2009 | 12:02 am
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2 years in Redlands!
Wow......nearly 2 years....I cannot believe it! I was a Feb '07 applicant.....once upon a dream!
I am sat on our sofa, in our home in Redlands Queenslands......I still need to pinch myself sometimes.....like when we see a koala a the kids school, or when the kids are enjoying chasing Soldier Crabs on the beach, having un on a surf beach, or just chillin' with the neighbours over a glass of local wine......can really reccommend Sirromet......and a Barbie!
The last 2 years have gone so quick, When we first arrived in a blurr of 13 suitcases and 5 pieces of hand luggage, we were so lucky to be met by our life savers, our Uk friends' sister.......who we had only met once before, jus for a hour! She is a saint, as is her partner. They took us in to their home and their hearts.......They have become the family we do not have here.
We stayed with them or 2 weeks, while we sorted out furnishing our rental, which we had sorted out from the Uk. After that e had 2 weeks until Christmas! It was the strangest Christmas ever. My husband hated Australia, and wanted to go home, the kids missed the big family Christmas dinner, and I felt like I had dragged everyone to the therside of the world, and was the worst mum inthe world.......and so began the rollercoaster. I started work at the Mater in South Brisbane, the kids started school, all seemed to be going ok. But m hubby still hated it, and was very homesick. This as so hard, after a lot of soul searching we decided that having our own home would help. Almost without even looking we found our wonderful home! Perfect for us, 4 beds and room for a pool, which we have now put in. And even better, I got a job at the Mater in Redlands.....5 mins from home.
I feel so at home here......I have met some lovely peolple and made some great friends, although I still desprately miss my Best Mate Wendy, back in the UK. The kids enjoy school and our doing loads more than they ever woud have been able to do in a tiny village school in the UK.
My husband now has a job, and is starting to feel a bit more settled.
Life is just different, but the same if that makes sense. We still work to pay the mortgage, and kids still go to school. But we enjoy the beaches, the theme parks, the camping, and the outdoor life in general.
Do I regret the move....hell no! At the present time we don't plan to ever move back to the UK , but 5 years ago I would never had dreamed We would be living on the other side of the world! So never say never............but it has been an amazing experience.......not just the living here, but the whole emigrating experience.
OMG to those still with me after this long waffle............thank you.
I may post more another time....this is definately enough for now!
Loux
I am sat on our sofa, in our home in Redlands Queenslands......I still need to pinch myself sometimes.....like when we see a koala a the kids school, or when the kids are enjoying chasing Soldier Crabs on the beach, having un on a surf beach, or just chillin' with the neighbours over a glass of local wine......can really reccommend Sirromet......and a Barbie!
The last 2 years have gone so quick, When we first arrived in a blurr of 13 suitcases and 5 pieces of hand luggage, we were so lucky to be met by our life savers, our Uk friends' sister.......who we had only met once before, jus for a hour! She is a saint, as is her partner. They took us in to their home and their hearts.......They have become the family we do not have here.
We stayed with them or 2 weeks, while we sorted out furnishing our rental, which we had sorted out from the Uk. After that e had 2 weeks until Christmas! It was the strangest Christmas ever. My husband hated Australia, and wanted to go home, the kids missed the big family Christmas dinner, and I felt like I had dragged everyone to the therside of the world, and was the worst mum inthe world.......and so began the rollercoaster. I started work at the Mater in South Brisbane, the kids started school, all seemed to be going ok. But m hubby still hated it, and was very homesick. This as so hard, after a lot of soul searching we decided that having our own home would help. Almost without even looking we found our wonderful home! Perfect for us, 4 beds and room for a pool, which we have now put in. And even better, I got a job at the Mater in Redlands.....5 mins from home.
I feel so at home here......I have met some lovely peolple and made some great friends, although I still desprately miss my Best Mate Wendy, back in the UK. The kids enjoy school and our doing loads more than they ever woud have been able to do in a tiny village school in the UK.
My husband now has a job, and is starting to feel a bit more settled.
Life is just different, but the same if that makes sense. We still work to pay the mortgage, and kids still go to school. But we enjoy the beaches, the theme parks, the camping, and the outdoor life in general.
Do I regret the move....hell no! At the present time we don't plan to ever move back to the UK , but 5 years ago I would never had dreamed We would be living on the other side of the world! So never say never............but it has been an amazing experience.......not just the living here, but the whole emigrating experience.
OMG to those still with me after this long waffle............thank you.
I may post more another time....this is definately enough for now!
Loux
Oct 9th 2009 | 3:21 am
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Re: 2 years in Redlands!
aw.. Lou... what a lovely post...
we will be flying out in 2 weeks and hope we are as happy in 2 years too..xx
we will be flying out in 2 weeks and hope we are as happy in 2 years too..xx
Oct 11th 2009 | 3:51 pm
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From: Thornlands, Bayside Brisbane
Re: 2 years in Redlands!
Glad its all worked out for you too! Its a lovely part of the world 
Oct 11th 2009 | 8:42 pm
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Re: 2 years in Redlands!
hi. Lovely upbeat post!
Could I ask please(if you know)....how long is the commute between Redlands and the Mater in Brisbane? Also are the Private Mater Hospital Pay rates the same as the Public ones?
JOHN
Could I ask please(if you know)....how long is the commute between Redlands and the Mater in Brisbane? Also are the Private Mater Hospital Pay rates the same as the Public ones?
JOHN
Oct 11th 2009 | 10:26 pm
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Re: 2 years in Redlands!
Must agree the Redlands is a great place to live and fantastic for families we love it here
Oct 12th 2009 | 12:14 am
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Oct 23rd 2009 | 2:00 pm
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Re: 2 years in Redlands!
We like Redlands too, in cleveland at mo, but after xmas we might try it over that way!! Its all lovely round here 
Oct 23rd 2009 | 3:20 pm
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Re: 2 years in Redlands!
From Victoria Point to Stones Corner for example, which is only 4 km short of the Mater Hospital, takes about 40-45 minutes when leaving Victoria Point at 7am. But a bit over 1 hour when leaving at 8am.
Going by train would be about 1 hour from Cleveland, with a short walk from Vulture Street station.
Start: Vulture Street Train Station, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
End: Mater Private Hospital 301 Vulture St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Distance: 0.6km
End: Mater Private Hospital 301 Vulture St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Distance: 0.6km
Nov 4th 2009 | 5:25 pm
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From: Ayrshire, Norfolk , Sunshine Coast
Re: 2 years in Redlands!
Wow......nearly 2 years....I cannot believe it! I was a Feb '07 applicant.....once upon a dream!
I am sat on our sofa, in our home in Redlands Queenslands......I still need to pinch myself sometimes.....like when we see a koala a the kids school, or when the kids are enjoying chasing Soldier Crabs on the beach, having un on a surf beach, or just chillin' with the neighbours over a glass of local wine......can really reccommend Sirromet......and a Barbie!
The last 2 years have gone so quick, When we first arrived in a blurr of 13 suitcases and 5 pieces of hand luggage, we were so lucky to be met by our life savers, our Uk friends' sister.......who we had only met once before, jus for a hour! She is a saint, as is her partner. They took us in to their home and their hearts.......They have become the family we do not have here.
We stayed with them or 2 weeks, while we sorted out furnishing our rental, which we had sorted out from the Uk. After that e had 2 weeks until Christmas! It was the strangest Christmas ever. My husband hated Australia, and wanted to go home, the kids missed the big family Christmas dinner, and I felt like I had dragged everyone to the therside of the world, and was the worst mum inthe world.......and so began the rollercoaster. I started work at the Mater in South Brisbane, the kids started school, all seemed to be going ok. But m hubby still hated it, and was very homesick. This as so hard, after a lot of soul searching we decided that having our own home would help. Almost without even looking we found our wonderful home! Perfect for us, 4 beds and room for a pool, which we have now put in. And even better, I got a job at the Mater in Redlands.....5 mins from home.
I feel so at home here......I have met some lovely peolple and made some great friends, although I still desprately miss my Best Mate Wendy, back in the UK. The kids enjoy school and our doing loads more than they ever woud have been able to do in a tiny village school in the UK.
My husband now has a job, and is starting to feel a bit more settled.
Life is just different, but the same if that makes sense. We still work to pay the mortgage, and kids still go to school. But we enjoy the beaches, the theme parks, the camping, and the outdoor life in general.
Do I regret the move....hell no! At the present time we don't plan to ever move back to the UK , but 5 years ago I would never had dreamed We would be living on the other side of the world! So never say never............but it has been an amazing experience.......not just the living here, but the whole emigrating experience.
OMG to those still with me after this long waffle............thank you.
I may post more another time....this is definately enough for now!
Loux
I am sat on our sofa, in our home in Redlands Queenslands......I still need to pinch myself sometimes.....like when we see a koala a the kids school, or when the kids are enjoying chasing Soldier Crabs on the beach, having un on a surf beach, or just chillin' with the neighbours over a glass of local wine......can really reccommend Sirromet......and a Barbie!
The last 2 years have gone so quick, When we first arrived in a blurr of 13 suitcases and 5 pieces of hand luggage, we were so lucky to be met by our life savers, our Uk friends' sister.......who we had only met once before, jus for a hour! She is a saint, as is her partner. They took us in to their home and their hearts.......They have become the family we do not have here.
We stayed with them or 2 weeks, while we sorted out furnishing our rental, which we had sorted out from the Uk. After that e had 2 weeks until Christmas! It was the strangest Christmas ever. My husband hated Australia, and wanted to go home, the kids missed the big family Christmas dinner, and I felt like I had dragged everyone to the therside of the world, and was the worst mum inthe world.......and so began the rollercoaster. I started work at the Mater in South Brisbane, the kids started school, all seemed to be going ok. But m hubby still hated it, and was very homesick. This as so hard, after a lot of soul searching we decided that having our own home would help. Almost without even looking we found our wonderful home! Perfect for us, 4 beds and room for a pool, which we have now put in. And even better, I got a job at the Mater in Redlands.....5 mins from home.
I feel so at home here......I have met some lovely peolple and made some great friends, although I still desprately miss my Best Mate Wendy, back in the UK. The kids enjoy school and our doing loads more than they ever woud have been able to do in a tiny village school in the UK.
My husband now has a job, and is starting to feel a bit more settled.
Life is just different, but the same if that makes sense. We still work to pay the mortgage, and kids still go to school. But we enjoy the beaches, the theme parks, the camping, and the outdoor life in general.
Do I regret the move....hell no! At the present time we don't plan to ever move back to the UK , but 5 years ago I would never had dreamed We would be living on the other side of the world! So never say never............but it has been an amazing experience.......not just the living here, but the whole emigrating experience.
OMG to those still with me after this long waffle............thank you.
I may post more another time....this is definately enough for now!
Loux
You called my sister as a saint...... it's the first I have ever heard her called that......
Great post, it's so upbeat (just like you) catch up with you soon when we can both clear space in our busy hectic social lifes.X
Nov 8th 2009 | 11:48 am
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Re: 2 years in Redlands!
Wow......nearly 2 years....I cannot believe it! I was a Feb '07 applicant.....once upon a dream!
I am sat on our sofa, in our home in Redlands Queenslands......I still need to pinch myself sometimes.....like when we see a koala a the kids school, or when the kids are enjoying chasing Soldier Crabs on the beach, having un on a surf beach, or just chillin' with the neighbours over a glass of local wine......can really reccommend Sirromet......and a Barbie!
The last 2 years have gone so quick, When we first arrived in a blurr of 13 suitcases and 5 pieces of hand luggage, we were so lucky to be met by our life savers, our Uk friends' sister.......who we had only met once before, jus for a hour! She is a saint, as is her partner. They took us in to their home and their hearts.......They have become the family we do not have here.
We stayed with them or 2 weeks, while we sorted out furnishing our rental, which we had sorted out from the Uk. After that e had 2 weeks until Christmas! It was the strangest Christmas ever. My husband hated Australia, and wanted to go home, the kids missed the big family Christmas dinner, and I felt like I had dragged everyone to the therside of the world, and was the worst mum inthe world.......and so began the rollercoaster. I started work at the Mater in South Brisbane, the kids started school, all seemed to be going ok. But m hubby still hated it, and was very homesick. This as so hard, after a lot of soul searching we decided that having our own home would help. Almost without even looking we found our wonderful home! Perfect for us, 4 beds and room for a pool, which we have now put in. And even better, I got a job at the Mater in Redlands.....5 mins from home.
I feel so at home here......I have met some lovely peolple and made some great friends, although I still desprately miss my Best Mate Wendy, back in the UK. The kids enjoy school and our doing loads more than they ever woud have been able to do in a tiny village school in the UK.
My husband now has a job, and is starting to feel a bit more settled.
Life is just different, but the same if that makes sense. We still work to pay the mortgage, and kids still go to school. But we enjoy the beaches, the theme parks, the camping, and the outdoor life in general.
Do I regret the move....hell no! At the present time we don't plan to ever move back to the UK , but 5 years ago I would never had dreamed We would be living on the other side of the world! So never say never............but it has been an amazing experience.......not just the living here, but the whole emigrating experience.
OMG to those still with me after this long waffle............thank you.
I may post more another time....this is definately enough for now!
Loux
I am sat on our sofa, in our home in Redlands Queenslands......I still need to pinch myself sometimes.....like when we see a koala a the kids school, or when the kids are enjoying chasing Soldier Crabs on the beach, having un on a surf beach, or just chillin' with the neighbours over a glass of local wine......can really reccommend Sirromet......and a Barbie!
The last 2 years have gone so quick, When we first arrived in a blurr of 13 suitcases and 5 pieces of hand luggage, we were so lucky to be met by our life savers, our Uk friends' sister.......who we had only met once before, jus for a hour! She is a saint, as is her partner. They took us in to their home and their hearts.......They have become the family we do not have here.
We stayed with them or 2 weeks, while we sorted out furnishing our rental, which we had sorted out from the Uk. After that e had 2 weeks until Christmas! It was the strangest Christmas ever. My husband hated Australia, and wanted to go home, the kids missed the big family Christmas dinner, and I felt like I had dragged everyone to the therside of the world, and was the worst mum inthe world.......and so began the rollercoaster. I started work at the Mater in South Brisbane, the kids started school, all seemed to be going ok. But m hubby still hated it, and was very homesick. This as so hard, after a lot of soul searching we decided that having our own home would help. Almost without even looking we found our wonderful home! Perfect for us, 4 beds and room for a pool, which we have now put in. And even better, I got a job at the Mater in Redlands.....5 mins from home.
I feel so at home here......I have met some lovely peolple and made some great friends, although I still desprately miss my Best Mate Wendy, back in the UK. The kids enjoy school and our doing loads more than they ever woud have been able to do in a tiny village school in the UK.
My husband now has a job, and is starting to feel a bit more settled.
Life is just different, but the same if that makes sense. We still work to pay the mortgage, and kids still go to school. But we enjoy the beaches, the theme parks, the camping, and the outdoor life in general.
Do I regret the move....hell no! At the present time we don't plan to ever move back to the UK , but 5 years ago I would never had dreamed We would be living on the other side of the world! So never say never............but it has been an amazing experience.......not just the living here, but the whole emigrating experience.
OMG to those still with me after this long waffle............thank you.
I may post more another time....this is definately enough for now!
Loux
Enjoyed your post, done our 3 week reccie in Thornlands last December and spent alot of time looking at Redlands. Had dinner at Sirromet, just as the sun was going down. The food, the wine, the people, atmosphere etc was stunning. Just need the pound to strengthen, wife to love it as much as me and we'll be there as well
Thanks
Danny
