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Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Well where do i start,
A family of six Hubby me and four girls,14,12,9 and 3 decided to emigrate to oz.Crazy idea as we had never even visited the country. Ah but what the hell,you only live once. After failing our first TRA we passed the 2nd ,put our visa app in, got our meds eventually( a bit of a nightmare with our 3 yr old ) And finally we got our visas:D We had a fancy dress leaving party on a stinking hot night,we had over 20 teenagers and about 15 12 yr olds as well family and friends and they were all brill(a very tearfull night)but we are glad we had it. It was a good night had by all. Aug 19th the day we fly,we still had friends coming round to say their final goodbyes,we had rellies come with us to the airport as well.Tears and stress as i forgot my hand luggage bag and my bruv had to go back to Cov to get it Bless him :) . We flew with Emirates via Dubai, Flight was good and they were great wth the kids. Arrived in Perth at 5.30,went outside after six and it was bloody freezing,place was deserted,collected our rental car and drove to the northern suburbs where we endied up in Connolly(a nice suburb)We were met by a bloke who was english,had obviously been drinking and was only interested in his bond money,when we said we would get him the remainder the next day he was a bit off,we asked if you get alot of creepys and he said yeah loads (which scared the kids )When we asked if any shops were open he said this is wa(wait awhile).So after a long flight we were all back in the car looking for some supplies not knowing where to go.So that was a good start lol. Spent 2 weeks looking at schools ,suburbs, and getting oh ajob,hes a mechanic and he got 2 job offers.We really liked Perth. After two weeks in Wa we flew over to Brisbane to check it out.Got a car rental which we later found that it had ants in it lol. We stayed in Little Mountain nr Caloundra SC Well my eldest who suffers from Athsma could hardly breathe,the kids were in the hottub and a giant hairy spider decided to take a walk along the side of it,even my hubs crapped himself.Found out that it was trapdoor. We had planned to go to oz zoo as we were ten mins away but poor Steve Irwin died the next day.the kids were upset..We went to the Glod Coast,didnt really like it ,travelled up to Hervey Bay that was nice.Caloundra was nice but not many jobs for hubby around the area.So we decided to head off back to Perth,we missed the flight so i do think that Brisbane wasnt for us,when we came back to wa we felt that we had made the right decision. we stayed in holiday acc.in Currambine this time another nice suburbtried to get the kids in school but they need a perm address.Had 2 weeks in that rental ,then another week in Duncraig,by this time we said that if we dont get accepted for a long term rental we would have to go home(as hubs couldnt keep putting off his job start date) Some told us to look in the paper so we did and the next day we had got a house in Ocean Reef(nice 4x2 with an ocean view included in the rent lol) On the day after we had moved in our stuff was being packed by PSS and my mil and fil. Anyway got kids into primary and high school ,put name down for kindy.(kids had been off school for 3 months) Met a couple of xpats some we clicked with others we didnt,thats the way it goes. Been homesick alot,,on many a occasion i wanted to jump on a plane back home. Our stuff arrived from the uk,we had to pay extra to clean the outside of our container,we brought over everything ,from trampoline, 2 fridgefreezers ,hubs tools,shoes, dishwasher,t,drier,tv's,golf,fishing stuff ,xmas decs all got through. Kids are settled in school,little one goes to kindy all day twice aweek,hubs enjoys his job. Have been to see robbie in concert and am taking the girls to see Pink. We have been Bushdancing,that's a laugh,we've met new people.We have moved to a bigger place right next a park,kids love it. We are not going to buy yet as we still have our house in the Uk which is currently being rented out,We will keep it for as long as we can. Who knows what the future holds? Jo,Martin,Emma,Lauren, Natasha and Chloe Ps told you it was long :p |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Great post! And no, it's not too long, I think many of us like the posts that really go into detail (we're just nosey;) )
Glad you are settling in, long may it continue. Tracey |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by MJELNC
(Post 4467648)
Well where do i start,
A family of six Hubby me and four girls,14,12,9 and 3 decided to emigrate to oz.Crazy idea as we had never even visited the country. Ah but what the hell,you only live once. After failing our first TRA we passed the 2nd ,put our visa app in, got our meds eventually( a bit of a nightmare with our 3 yr old ) And finally we got our visas:D We had a fancy dress leaving party on a stinking hot night,we had over 20 teenagers and about 15 12 yr olds as well family and friends and they were all brill(a very tearfull night)but we are glad we had it. It was a good night had by all. Aug 19th the day we fly,we still had friends coming round to say their final goodbyes,we had rellies come with us to the airport as well.Tears and stress as i forgot my hand luggage bag and my bruv had to go back to Cov to get it Bless him :) . We flew with Emirates via Dubai, Flight was good and they were great wth the kids. Arrived in Perth at 5.30,went outside after six and it was bloody freezing,place was deserted,collected our rental car and drove to the northern suburbs where we endied up in Connolly(a nice suburb)We were met by a bloke who was english,had obviously been drinking and was only interested in his bond money,when we said we would get him the remainder the next day he was a bit off,we asked if you get alot of creepys and he said yeah loads (which scared the kids )When we asked if any shops were open he said this is wa(wait awhile).So after a long flight we were all back in the car looking for some supplies not knowing where to go.So that was a good start lol. Spent 2 weeks looking at schools ,suburbs, and getting oh ajob,hes a mechanic and he got 2 job offers.We really liked Perth. After two weeks in Wa we flew over to Brisbane to check it out.Got a car rental which we later found that it had ants in it lol. We stayed in Little Mountain nr Caloundra SC Well my eldest who suffers from Athsma could hardly breathe,the kids were in the hottub and a giant hairy spider decided to take a walk along the side of it,even my hubs crapped himself.Found out that it was trapdoor. We had planned to go to oz zoo as we were ten mins away but poor Steve Irwin died the next day.the kids were upset..We went to the Glod Coast,didnt really like it ,travelled up to Hervey Bay that was nice.Caloundra was nice but not many jobs for hubby around the area.So we decided to head off back to Perth,we missed the flight so i do think that Brisbane wasnt for us,when we came back to wa we felt that we had made the right decision. we stayed in holiday acc.in Currambine this time another nice suburbtried to get the kids in school but they need a perm address.Had 2 weeks in that rental ,then another week in Duncraig,by this time we said that if we dont get accepted for a long term rental we would have to go home(as hubs couldnt keep putting off his job start date) Some told us to look in the paper so we did and the next day we had got a house in Ocean Reef(nice 4x2 with an ocean view included in the rent lol) On the day after we had moved in our stuff was being packed by PSS and my mil and fil. Anyway got kids into primary and high school ,put name down for kindy.(kids had been off school for 3 months) Met a couple of xpats some we clicked with others we didnt,thats the way it goes. Been homesick alot,,on many a occasion i wanted to jump on a plane back home. Our stuff arrived from the uk,we had to pay extra to clean the outside of our container,we brought over everything ,from trampoline, 2 fridgefreezers ,hubs tools,shoes, dishwasher,t,drier,tv's,golf,fishing stuff ,xmas decs all got through. Kids are settled in school,little one goes to kindy all day twice aweek,hubs enjoys his job. Have been to see robbie in concert and am taking the girls to see Pink. We have been Bushdancing,that's a laugh,we've met new people.We have moved to a bigger place right next a park,kids love it. We are not going to buy yet as we still have our house in the Uk which is currently being rented out,We will keep it for as long as we can. Who knows what the future holds? Jo,Martin,Emma,Lauren, Natasha and Chloe Ps told you it was long :p Hope your happy in OR....keep us posted :) |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Jo, Martin and Girls,
We were wondering the other day what had ever happened to you all and how you were all getting on. Glad to see things are finally going well for you all. We finally have Johns visa and are heading out to brissie around the end of may/june time. Keep us posted on how you are all doing. Tracey, John & Ryan |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by thepomandozzy
(Post 4469233)
Hi Jo, Martin and Girls,
We were wondering the other day what had ever happened to you all and how you were all getting on. Glad to see things are finally going well for you all. We finally have Johns visa and are heading out to brissie around the end of may/june time. Keep us posted on how you are all doing. Tracey, John & Ryan Cheryl Stephen, ellie and Harry. |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
great post enjoyed reading it due over beg april to brisbane though!
and we are originally from coventry too - small world! mel simon william and harriet :) |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by thepomandozzy
(Post 4469233)
Hi Jo, Martin and Girls,
We were wondering the other day what had ever happened to you all and how you were all getting on. Glad to see things are finally going well for you all. We finally have Johns visa and are heading out to brissie around the end of may/june time. Keep us posted on how you are all doing. Tracey, John & Ryan Seems like a lifetime ago when we met up in ansty lol Glad to hear john got his visa Keep in touch Jo,Martin and the Girls |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by melbaby
(Post 4470284)
great post enjoyed reading it due over beg april to brisbane though!
and we are originally from coventry too - small world! mel simon william and harriet :) Where abouts in Coventry are you from? We lived in Wyken Speak soon Jo |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
hi jo
well we come from nuneaton, now in hinckley really, but my husband born and bred in bulkngton - so a cov city supporter bless him !!!:lol: but my nan mum and gran all live bell green/ alderman green area so i have been to wykin a few times, my brother used to play rugby and we were always everywhere!!! speak soon mel :) |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Nice post. Reminds me of our hectic time when we first arrived:lol:
All the best anyway guys.. |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Great post. Its really interesting hearing you are getting on.
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Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by MJELNC
(Post 4467648)
Well where do i start,
A family of six Hubby me and four girls,14,12,9 and 3 decided to emigrate to oz.Crazy idea as we had never even visited the country. Ah but what the hell,you only live once. After failing our first TRA we passed the 2nd ,put our visa app in, got our meds eventually( a bit of a nightmare with our 3 yr old ) And finally we got our visas:D We had a fancy dress leaving party on a stinking hot night,we had over 20 teenagers and about 15 12 yr olds as well family and friends and they were all brill(a very tearfull night)but we are glad we had it. It was a good night had by all. Aug 19th the day we fly,we still had friends coming round to say their final goodbyes,we had rellies come with us to the airport as well.Tears and stress as i forgot my hand luggage bag and my bruv had to go back to Cov to get it Bless him :) . We flew with Emirates via Dubai, Flight was good and they were great wth the kids. Arrived in Perth at 5.30,went outside after six and it was bloody freezing,place was deserted,collected our rental car and drove to the northern suburbs where we endied up in Connolly(a nice suburb)We were met by a bloke who was english,had obviously been drinking and was only interested in his bond money,when we said we would get him the remainder the next day he was a bit off,we asked if you get alot of creepys and he said yeah loads (which scared the kids )When we asked if any shops were open he said this is wa(wait awhile).So after a long flight we were all back in the car looking for some supplies not knowing where to go.So that was a good start lol. Spent 2 weeks looking at schools ,suburbs, and getting oh ajob,hes a mechanic and he got 2 job offers.We really liked Perth. After two weeks in Wa we flew over to Brisbane to check it out.Got a car rental which we later found that it had ants in it lol. We stayed in Little Mountain nr Caloundra SC Well my eldest who suffers from Athsma could hardly breathe,the kids were in the hottub and a giant hairy spider decided to take a walk along the side of it,even my hubs crapped himself.Found out that it was trapdoor. We had planned to go to oz zoo as we were ten mins away but poor Steve Irwin died the next day.the kids were upset..We went to the Glod Coast,didnt really like it ,travelled up to Hervey Bay that was nice.Caloundra was nice but not many jobs for hubby around the area.So we decided to head off back to Perth,we missed the flight so i do think that Brisbane wasnt for us,when we came back to wa we felt that we had made the right decision. we stayed in holiday acc.in Currambine this time another nice suburbtried to get the kids in school but they need a perm address.Had 2 weeks in that rental ,then another week in Duncraig,by this time we said that if we dont get accepted for a long term rental we would have to go home(as hubs couldnt keep putting off his job start date) Some told us to look in the paper so we did and the next day we had got a house in Ocean Reef(nice 4x2 with an ocean view included in the rent lol) On the day after we had moved in our stuff was being packed by PSS and my mil and fil. Anyway got kids into primary and high school ,put name down for kindy.(kids had been off school for 3 months) Met a couple of xpats some we clicked with others we didnt,thats the way it goes. Been homesick alot,,on many a occasion i wanted to jump on a plane back home. Our stuff arrived from the uk,we had to pay extra to clean the outside of our container,we brought over everything ,from trampoline, 2 fridgefreezers ,hubs tools,shoes, dishwasher,t,drier,tv's,golf,fishing stuff ,xmas decs all got through. Kids are settled in school,little one goes to kindy all day twice aweek,hubs enjoys his job. Have been to see robbie in concert and am taking the girls to see Pink. We have been Bushdancing,that's a laugh,we've met new people.We have moved to a bigger place right next a park,kids love it. We are not going to buy yet as we still have our house in the Uk which is currently being rented out,We will keep it for as long as we can. Who knows what the future holds? Jo,Martin,Emma,Lauren, Natasha and Chloe Ps told you it was long :p So far we are enjoying it here, although christmas was very different, and home sickness definitely crept in. Good luck, Sharon |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic laughed my T**** off at the Hairy spider thing lol
fab post hun hugs a million Lace xx |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Nice to hear from people who are doing well.
I live near wyken, too, hopefully getting a visa later this year..... Good luck |
Re: Our 7 months in Oz :) Long beware!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by MarkMC
(Post 4493078)
Nice to hear from people who are doing well.
I live near wyken, too, hopefully getting a visa later this year..... Good luck |
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