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We made it!
Took a while, but we made it to SA and we are very happy:D
We're in Adelaide and it is clearly better than anywhere else in Australia (or the World :D), Go Crows - whatever that means? Emirates:eek: Letter of complaint about being moved seats without notice so we had no basinet for the little'un for the long drag from Dubai (never again) airport to Melbourne. Got 50mins sleep on the 13 1/2 hr flight. Some of the staff were great though. Melbourne customs - great, didn't check the golf clubs - they were spotless though. We are going to Brisbane at Christmas so we booked with virginblue pass which you need at least three sector flights. I think it was cheap Mel->ADL and Adl->Bri return cost $1,750 - which we thought was cheap for two adults and four children (9, 7, 3, 1). There are a few catches ie you cannot be an Aus resident when you buy. We were only 50kgs over for them and that would have been $500:eek: They charged nothing, maybe we got lucky but they were marvelous so I thought it only fair to mention. Word of advice to anyone with young boys on long flights, make sure they drink and sleep. Not eat and watch films constantly:eek: If this happens and you catch your nine yr old old son sleep walking at Melbourne airport sleep walking towards an escalator, fill the child with water:ohmy: This can sometimes be made worse by your three yr old boy trying to go up a down escalator. Apart from one security incident and many bemused air goers, it went pretty well actually. Valium anyone:D Off to bed:blink: Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8000155)
Word of advice to anyone with young boys on long flights, make sure they drink and sleep. Not eat and watch films constantly:eek: If this happens and you catch your nine yr old old son sleep walking at Melbourne airport sleep walking towards an escalator, fill the child with water:ohmy: This can sometimes be made worse by your three yr old boy trying to go up a down escalator. Apart from one security incident and many bemused air goers, it went pretty well actually. Valium anyone:D
Off to bed:blink: Cooler Glad you're there safe and sound. Keep us updated. Julie. x |
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What a nightmare on the seat change.
We're thinking of booking a seat for the baby if we ever get a visa, don't fancy having him on our laps for that long. Can't wait to hear the full story of the journey after you have had some sleep. Johnnyyt |
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Welcome to The Far Side ... Cooler & Co, :lol: at your journey, well at least you won't forget it in a hurry!
Don't forget to change your location ;) cheers shears :) |
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Glad to hear that you made it to the other side! keep us updated Nicky
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Sounds like it was fun! :D
Glad you made it. No posting on MBTTUK for at least two (2) years! :fingerscrossed: Oh! You can change your location description now. ;) |
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WOO HOO BRILLIANT STUFF YOU 6! :thumbsup:
This all feels so personal to me, almost like I'm the one in Oz, as I've followed ur story for so long and had the absolute pleasure of meeting you all! Good luck in the next chapter of your lives, don't be a stranger! Jen xo |
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Hey Up Cooler
Been away from here for a while now and lost touch on a few things ! Sorry to read about the plane issue mate but well jelous your there hope you and yours really enjoy life down under mate not sure if you have read my thread a while back but its over for me afraid so we'll have to put that BBQ an beers on hold for now :( Good luck matey and I hope it all works out the way you want it to. Good Luck :thumbsup: Dougie |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8000155)
Took a while, but we made it to SA and we are very happy
We're in Adelaide and it is clearly better than anywhere else in Australia (or the World :D), Go Crows - whatever that means? Emirates:eek: Letter of complaint about being moved seats without notice so we had no basinet for the little'un for the long drag from Dubai (never again) airport to Melbourne. Got 50mins sleep on the 13 1/2 hr flight. Some of the staff were great though. Melbourne customs - great, didn't check the golf clubs - they were spotless though. We are going to Brisbane at Christmas so we booked with virginblue pass which you need at least three sector flights. I think it was cheap Mel->ADL and Adl->Bri return cost $1,750 - which we thought was cheap for two adults and four children (9, 7, 3, 1). There are a few catches ie you cannot be an Aus resident when you buy. We were only 50kgs over for them and that would have been $500:eek: They charged nothing, maybe we got lucky but they were marvelous so I thought it only fair to mention. Word of advice to anyone with young boys on long flights, make sure they drink and sleep. Not eat and watch films constantly:eek: If this happens and you catch your nine yr old old son sleep walking at Melbourne airport sleep walking towards an escalator, fill the child with water:ohmy: This can sometimes be made worse by your three yr old boy trying to go up a down escalator. Apart from one security incident and many bemused air goers, it went pretty well actually. Valium anyone:D Off to bed:blink: Cooler Yay!!! You need to change your location now then ;) Unless it's cold and raining in Adelaide! Well done for making it to Oz with 4 kids under 10, you deserve to receive your body weight in Valium! If we can help when you come to Brisbane at Xmas, just let me know :)
Originally Posted by johnnyyt
(Post 8000292)
We're thinking of booking a seat for the baby if we ever get a visa, don't fancy having him on our laps for that long.
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It's great to learn that you have all made it to the other side :thumbsup:
I'm sure it all feels like a dream come true :):cool: |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8000155)
Took a while, but we made it to SA and we are very happy:D
We're in Adelaide and it is clearly better than anywhere else in Australia (or the World :D), Go Crows - whatever that means? Emirates:eek: Letter of complaint about being moved seats without notice so we had no basinet for the little'un for the long drag from Dubai (never again) airport to Melbourne. Got 50mins sleep on the 13 1/2 hr flight. Some of the staff were great though. Melbourne customs - great, didn't check the golf clubs - they were spotless though. We are going to Brisbane at Christmas so we booked with virginblue pass which you need at least three sector flights. I think it was cheap Mel->ADL and Adl->Bri return cost $1,750 - which we thought was cheap for two adults and four children (9, 7, 3, 1). There are a few catches ie you cannot be an Aus resident when you buy. We were only 50kgs over for them and that would have been $500:eek: They charged nothing, maybe we got lucky but they were marvelous so I thought it only fair to mention. Word of advice to anyone with young boys on long flights, make sure they drink and sleep. Not eat and watch films constantly:eek: If this happens and you catch your nine yr old old son sleep walking at Melbourne airport sleep walking towards an escalator, fill the child with water:ohmy: This can sometimes be made worse by your three yr old boy trying to go up a down escalator. Apart from one security incident and many bemused air goers, it went pretty well actually. Valium anyone:D Off to bed:blink: Cooler Em x |
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well done at getting here-now the hard work begins...best of luck on your adventure
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8000155)
Took a while, but we made it to SA and we are very happy:D
We're in Adelaide and it is clearly better than anywhere else in Australia (or the World :D), Go Crows - whatever that means? Emirates:eek: Letter of complaint about being moved seats without notice so we had no basinet for the little'un for the long drag from Dubai (never again) airport to Melbourne. Got 50mins sleep on the 13 1/2 hr flight. Some of the staff were great though. Melbourne customs - great, didn't check the golf clubs - they were spotless though. We are going to Brisbane at Christmas so we booked with virginblue pass which you need at least three sector flights. I think it was cheap Mel->ADL and Adl->Bri return cost $1,750 - which we thought was cheap for two adults and four children (9, 7, 3, 1). There are a few catches ie you cannot be an Aus resident when you buy. We were only 50kgs over for them and that would have been $500:eek: They charged nothing, maybe we got lucky but they were marvelous so I thought it only fair to mention. Word of advice to anyone with young boys on long flights, make sure they drink and sleep. Not eat and watch films constantly:eek: If this happens and you catch your nine yr old old son sleep walking at Melbourne airport sleep walking towards an escalator, fill the child with water:ohmy: This can sometimes be made worse by your three yr old boy trying to go up a down escalator. Apart from one security incident and many bemused air goers, it went pretty well actually. Valium anyone:D Off to bed:blink: Cooler Congratulations you guys - now get some bloody sleep man :frown: |
Re: We made it! Cooler's updates
Thanks all.
Today we managed to borrow a car from a car dealer all day. The sales guy took Mrs C to buy car seats first of all. We went into Adelaide again and sorted out one or two things and then back to the car dealer and are buying a car. On the way out in the morning we found out that a there was a JP on the holiday park where we are staying so she notarised some documents and put us onto the car dealer. Her cockateel also bit our eldest, we thought it was funny but he didn't. The dealer is lending us a car all weekend which is great as although dealers are dearer than private, we have not had to hire a hire car which are expensive if you need and people carrier like ourselves. Last night we watched Q&A (I think) which was quite funny as the divide in the extremes were present - don't mention gay weddings. Good to see Germaine Greer - love her but she needs to take a chill pill. They love AFL here:eek: Cooler |
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Welcome to Adelaide! You're gonna have a ball! :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by Fly Away
(Post 8003095)
Welcome to Adelaide! You're gonna have a ball! :thumbsup:
Dougie |
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Originally Posted by DOUGIE AN LOUISE
(Post 8004666)
Yeah but what shape will the ball be ??
Dougie |
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Welcome, coolers!
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Originally Posted by Seasider
(Post 8005208)
Welcome, coolers!
bought the car this morning (wow, what big engines they have here) and are off to a BBQ with a fellow BE'er:D Cooler |
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Welcome matey,sit back open a cold one and enjooooooyyy:beer:
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by Bernieboy
(Post 8005758)
Welcome matey,sit back open a cold one and enjooooooyyy:beer:
Cooler |
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Great to hear.... Enjoy yourselves :thumbup:
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Hi glad that you have finaly made it over and you are enjoying it, We have not been on this for a long time as you know how it goes so what is your thoughts on it so far? kate :wub:
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by jimandkate
(Post 8023738)
Hi glad that you have finaly made it over and you are enjoying it, We have not been on this for a long time as you know how it goes so what is your thoughts on it so far? kate :wub:
We've been here 11 days and we've got a car (essential if you have a tribe) and sorted out tax numbers (TFN). Hoping to sign a rental on Monday. Guess we've tried to keep going and although we had a nightmare second leg over the never ending Indian Ocean, we have ensured that we kept regular sleep patterns since arriving. I just need to find some temp work and then a more regular job afterwards. OH has been out to buy a TV today - think it was because I don't want one! The weather is unusually wet and cold for SA at this time of the year and that was a big surprise. I'd been set for much warmer weather but that is likely to start now. Have to say, Adelaide folk seem very nice so far. Got a mate in Perth, he loves it so we'll have to vist there one day assuming he can put the six of us up. Cooler |
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Cooler
Cannot wait to hear how you get on with your supply teaching (is that what you are going to do?) although we are heading Brisbane/GC it would be great to hear how you get on. Pleased to see you are getting sorted. Nicky |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by nbn8
(Post 8024158)
Cooler
Cannot wait to hear how you get on with your supply teaching (is that what you are going to do?) although we are heading Brisbane/GC it would be great to hear how you get on. Pleased to see you are getting sorted. Nicky Sun shining today and been around and purchased mattresses as we'll need something to sleep on next week! Cooler |
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Coolers,
I am so glad you have made it and are happy. I have been watching and waiting for your catch up thread. Keep us posted! Janna xx :) |
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Well, we've got the rental today and already managed to put some items in;
kettle toaster microwave TV - really cheap four mattresses Bought all the above new plus a fridge-freezer and washer (shop assistant thought OH was talking science fiction when she asked for a 1600 spin). Our belongings won't be here until next week and we decided not to bring any of the these items. We had set a up a bank account before with the Commonwealth Bank and although there was a hiccup when we arrived - no bank cards - its one job less to do when you arrive. Also, we had bank a statement showing how much we had in the account which was helpful to secure the rental. We've found that you can haggle in the stores here so be wary of paying the labelled price on your house goods etc. Also got the electricity on so looks like we're outta the hoiliday park tomorrow:thumbup: Cooler |
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Wow didnt take you long to get sorted. How long have you been in Oz now 1 or 2 weeks?
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8027632)
Well, we've got the rental today and already managed to put some items in;
kettle toaster microwave TV - really cheap four mattresses Bought all the above new plus a fridge-freezer and washer (shop assistant thought OH was talking science fiction when she asked for a 1600 spin). Our belongings won't be here until next week and we decided not to bring any of the these items. We had set a up a bank account before with the Commonwealth Bank and although there was a hiccup when we arrived - no bank cards - its one job less to do when you arrive. Also, we had bank a statement showing how much we had in the account which was helpful to secure the rental. We've found that you can haggle in the stores here so be wary of paying the labelled price on your house goods etc. Also got the electricity on so looks like we're outta the hoiliday park tomorrow:thumbup: Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by nbn8
(Post 8027667)
Wow didnt take you long to get sorted. How long have you been in Oz now 1 or 2 weeks?
Cooler |
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Warming up nicely for you now! :thumbsup:
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by Fly Away
(Post 8027861)
Warming up nicely for you now! :thumbsup:
Gotta go as our Beds are Burning, Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8027885)
Lovely today, problem with the car radio though, only plays 80's music:D
Gotta go as our Beds are Burning, Cooler You should change the channel...although that can be scary too ( 92.5FM!! ) :eek: Welcome to Adelaide. :thumbup: There will probably be a beach meet soon seen as the weather is better, will let you know when it is and you can bring your family down for a while ;) |
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Originally Posted by Styler
(Post 8038773)
You should change the channel...although that can be scary too ( 92.5FM!! ) :eek:
Welcome to Adelaide. :thumbup: There will probably be a beach meet soon seen as the weather is better, will let you know when it is and you can bring your family down for a while ;) Guess I'll be moaning when it's 40+. Why do none of the brush handles stay in the brushes here:unsure: Cooler |
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Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8041057)
That'd be great, cold today, where'd the sun go:confused:
Guess I'll be moaning when it's 40+. Why do none of the brush handles stay in the brushes here:unsure: Cooler |
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Originally Posted by Jen1977ni
(Post 8041210)
lol @ u complaining about brushes, ejit lol C'mon home, the British brushes are so much better here lol
How the hell do you manage to do by both jobs? Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8041225)
Ah, but the buckets are shinier here;)
How the hell do you manage to do by both jobs? Cooler I guess I just manage somehow...I only work the part-time job @ the weekends. Hows u? Marion and the kiddies well? |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8041057)
That'd be great, cold today, where'd the sun go:confused:
Guess I'll be moaning when it's 40+. Why do none of the brush handles stay in the brushes here:unsure: Cooler |
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Originally Posted by scottishcelts
(Post 8041261)
...and so it begins :D
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Originally Posted by Jen1977ni
(Post 8041269)
lol OI U! Negativity = NOOOOOOOOOOOO lol :p
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