We made it!
Oct 9th 2007, 11:11 am
#47
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Oct 10th 2007, 4:19 am
#48
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Re: We made it!
Hello!
Gawd! I've not been on here for over a month!
Just wanted to let you know that we arrived in Brisbane safe and sound on 22nd August after stopping for a week in Dubai (very hot) and a week in Singapore (warm). We flew with Emirates this time and to be honest thought they were rubbish compared to Singapore airlines....sorry emirates!
We've done all the usual things that you do when you first land in the country. We are renting on a small complex in Cleveland. It will be fine for 6 months until we can find something more to our liking. The kids are settled Cleveland State School and seem to be enjoying it.
The weather is a bit chilly for my liking so can't wait for it to warm up a bit. Still waiting for our stuff to arrive from the UK, so using patio furniture to sit on for now.
I have been in to work to meet my manager and have a look round the unit (CCU at the Mater Adult). I think i will like working there, they seem a friendly bunch. I don't start work til 8th October, so I'm still on holiday!
Jon has just started to look for work, but I've told him not to stress too much about it just yet. We can survive on one wage for now.
We've met some lovely people especially VikkiL and her family and Nikki and Graham who have been a great help to us.
So no major dramas to speak of so far....just waiting for the sun to come out!
I still can't believe I am here!
Jackie x
Gawd! I've not been on here for over a month!
Just wanted to let you know that we arrived in Brisbane safe and sound on 22nd August after stopping for a week in Dubai (very hot) and a week in Singapore (warm). We flew with Emirates this time and to be honest thought they were rubbish compared to Singapore airlines....sorry emirates!
We've done all the usual things that you do when you first land in the country. We are renting on a small complex in Cleveland. It will be fine for 6 months until we can find something more to our liking. The kids are settled Cleveland State School and seem to be enjoying it.
The weather is a bit chilly for my liking so can't wait for it to warm up a bit. Still waiting for our stuff to arrive from the UK, so using patio furniture to sit on for now.
I have been in to work to meet my manager and have a look round the unit (CCU at the Mater Adult). I think i will like working there, they seem a friendly bunch. I don't start work til 8th October, so I'm still on holiday!
Jon has just started to look for work, but I've told him not to stress too much about it just yet. We can survive on one wage for now.
We've met some lovely people especially VikkiL and her family and Nikki and Graham who have been a great help to us.
So no major dramas to speak of so far....just waiting for the sun to come out!
I still can't believe I am here!
Jackie x
It's good to hear your comments on Singapore air, im definitely going to book my flights with them. I move out in November [finger crossed-awaiting visa confirmation!] and will be working at the PA! It would be great to meet up with you, someone who knows what it's like!
Naomi
Oct 10th 2007, 10:29 am
#49
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Re: We made it!
Hi Margaret! I never actually put the wine away!! I'm drinking the stuff now!
Good to hear you jacked in your crappy job! you go girl! 
Jackie x
Hi Naomi, get in touch when you arrive and hopefully we can meet up.
Oct 11th 2007, 6:31 am
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Re: We made it!
Jackie!! Glad its going good for you folks, I should follow suit really shouldnt I and update the forum????
Oct 11th 2007, 10:47 am
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Oct 21st 2007, 1:03 am
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Oct 21st 2007, 11:21 pm
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Feb 23rd 2008, 1:19 pm
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Re: We made it!
Hi Jackie
Congratulations on your move. I remember your help when I was form filling a couple of years ago. Pleased to hear that all is good, and will be interested to hear how you get on in the next few months. 
Congratulations on your move.
I remember your help when I was form filling a couple of years ago. Pleased to hear that all is good, and will be interested to hear how you get on in the next few months.
