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Re: We made it!
Thanks all.
Eases the pressure as we like many have 'lost' a fair bit in the housing market in the UK and don't mention the exchange rate! They phoned later and I did a day's supply with a Primary class today and got a day next week so that's a start. Instead of standing in the freezing rain with the kids at football, we're down at the local surf life saving on the beach tomorrow:thumbsup: Cheers, Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8096864)
Thanks all.
Eases the pressure as we like many have 'lost' a fair bit in the housing market in the UK and don't mention the exchange rate! They phoned later and I did a day's supply with a Primary class today and got a day next week so that's a start. Instead of standing in the freezing rain with the kids at football, we're down at the local surf life saving on the beach tomorrow:thumbsup: Cheers, Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by Jen1977ni
(Post 8096913)
Bugger off u windup merchant! :sneaky:
Many schools here are reception to year 12 so supply (relief) so it's not uncommon for a sec teacher to get primary. We've just been to the beach and the older two have gone back for their surf life saving lesson:thumbup: Cooler |
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Sounds like it's all coming together! Good work gang! :)
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Still not uploaded some pictures, I'll have to get them of Mrs C's laptop.
As it was over 40degs yesterday, we went to the beach in the evening. As we were walking onto the beach, I saw a fin in the water and thought, great shark so no swimming! Fortunately it was only a pair of dolphins so body boarding was on. There was a guy kite surfing, did he look cool or what. There was a storm approaching and plenty of spark in the air so there were loads of people taking photos as the sun came down with an approaching storm. Beautiful but the lightning started 100 fires across the state. Did a days relief (supply) this week and have to say that kids are kids wherever you go. Some teachers in the UK used to believe in the "don't smile until Chrsitmas" well same here but it's Easter as the school year starts in Jan. I got my job (no contract yet!) with an independent school and have not bothered with the state schools. It can be very hard to gain a job in the state system in SA. Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Well done Cooler, sounds like you are having fun.
Stay safe in that heat:fingerscrossed: |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8111052)
Still not uploaded some pictures, I'll have to get them of Mrs C's laptop.
As it was over 40degs yesterday, we went to the beach in the evening. As we were walking onto the beach, I saw a fin in the water and thought, great shark so no swimming! Fortunately it was only a pair of dolphins so body boarding was on. There was a guy kite surfing, did he look cool or what. There was a storm approaching and plenty of spark in the air so there were loads of people taking photos as the sun came down with an approaching storm. Beautiful but the lightning started 100 fires across the state. Did a days relief (supply) this week and have to say that kids are kids wherever you go. Some teachers in the UK used to believe in the "don't smile until Chrsitmas" well same here but it's Easter as the school year starts in Jan. I got my job (no contract yet!) with an independent school and have not bothered with the state schools. It can be very hard to gain a job in the state system in SA. Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8115746)
Remember your slip, slap, slop and enjoy mate!:thumbup:
Cheers, Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Cooler
Good news on the job front and it sounds like you are having a ball. Hope I manage to get some work as quickly as you did when we get out in July:fingerscrossed: Nicky |
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:)
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Re: We made it!
Sounds like you're all having a blast! :thumbup:
What's the surf temp like in Adelaide Cooler? |
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Glad your settling so well, I love it it here in the south it certainly is 'the place to be'
hopefully catch you on the beach sometime have fun xxx |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by Alfresco
(Post 8118966)
Sounds like you're all having a blast! :thumbup:
What's the surf temp like in Adelaide Cooler? The weather is a bit cooler at the moment though and I think we behave like Aussies as I won't go to the beach below 30degs:lol: Cheers, Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8121392)
It's lovely in the sea, can't get the kids out of it!
The weather is a bit cooler at the moment though and I think we behave like Aussies as I won't go to the beach below 30degs:lol: Cheers, Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by katsmajic
(Post 8121342)
Glad your settling so well, I love it it here in the south it certainly is 'the place to be'
hopefully catch you on the beach sometime have fun xxx Yes, a meet up would be nice. We've got boys (9, 7, 3) and girl (19months), I know you've got two much older but I act much younger, honest:D and two, not too far the older boys. Yes, this is firmly established as a British enclave, but I still like it:thumbsup: Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8121397)
When are you up at Jambo heights? PM me with where you are, it has to be nearby, it's a small suburb!
Cooler |
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Daughter is 11, son is 6, he would love to meet your boys, our friends here all have girls - drives him nuts...
theres loads of poms here, and lots of ozzies too :thumbsup: hope to see you sat on the beach...
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8121453)
Thank you.
Yes, a meet up would be nice. We've got boys (9, 7, 3) and girl (19months), I know you've got two much older but I act much younger, honest:D and two, not too far the older boys. Yes, this is firmly established as a British enclave, but I still like it:thumbsup: Cooler |
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How are the coolers?! Not heard much from you all in a while, except for the winning of garden furniture on Facebook, WELL DONE MARION! :p
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by Jen1977ni
(Post 8180922)
How are the coolers?! Not heard much from you all in a while, except for the winning of garden furniture on Facebook, WELL DONE MARION! :p
Little one was ill a few days ago and it seems she had a bug brewing and now has green pooh:eek: Brisbane tomorrow:thumbsup: How are you Jen? Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8185193)
Well, the the job I got was supposed to be 80% of f-t but I got a phone call on Monday asking if I'd do a bit more PE and two lessons of primary a week. So I'm now on 93% and teaching the eldest two lessons a week - his face was a picture when he found out.
Little one was ill a few days ago and it seems she had a bug brewing and now has green pooh:eek: Brisbane tomorrow:thumbsup: How are you Jen? Cooler |
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Glad you've settled in well Coolers!
Jen, I would love to see the pictures of the house you've been offered. It will all come together I am sure though you must be feeling like it never will! Take rescue remedy like it was tea and it will help. try to stay away from coffee and tea and the like because they don't help the sleeplessness. I suffered quite badly leading up to our visa grant. I was shattered but just could not get to sleep despite the amount of exercise classes I was doing. Doing the above helped me. Too many thoughts running through my head. Things that I needed to finalise, organise etc. Horrible feeling! Hope you all have a lovely christmas! |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by Janna and Nick
(Post 8187757)
Glad you've settled in well Coolers!
Jen, I would love to see the pictures of the house you've been offered. It will all come together I am sure though you must be feeling like it never will! Take rescue remedy like it was tea and it will help. try to stay away from coffee and tea and the like because they don't help the sleeplessness. I suffered quite badly leading up to our visa grant. I was shattered but just could not get to sleep despite the amount of exercise classes I was doing. Doing the above helped me. Too many thoughts running through my head. Things that I needed to finalise, organise etc. Horrible feeling! Hope you all have a lovely christmas! I'd say I'll sleep like an absolute log this coming week as Simon's not here and that means I can sprawl all over the bed, LUSH LOLOL (I'm bad aren't I lol) I go over to join him on Sunday, to see his folks one last time before we fly...emotional times...:wub: |
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Well, we're in Brisbane and by 'eck we've seen some rain in two days and some lightning. Should have been down to South Bank today but the hire car wouldn't start. By the time we got a replacment, it was a little late so we went up Mount Coo-tha around the gardens and the up to the top to see great views of Brisbane and the storms. I'll try and put some photo's on when I get time.
The night before, we went around looking at some of the areas where people make a effort with Christmas lights - kids loved it. Some how, I best find a present for Mrs C as I have not got one yet:( A couple of days left. My occ got us here so maybe that's the best present:thumbsup: Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8191299)
Well, we're in Brisbane and by 'eck we've seen some rain in two days and some lightning. Should have been down to South Bank today but the hire car wouldn't start. By the time we got a replacment, it was a little late so we went up Mount Coo-tha around the gardens and the up to the top to see great views of Brisbane and the storms. I'll try and put some photo's on when I get time.
The night before, we went around looking at some of the areas where people make a effort with Christmas lights - kids loved it. Some how, I best find a present for Mrs C as I have not got one yet:( A couple of days left. My occ got us here so maybe that's the best present:thumbsup: Cooler You guys have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in Oz! |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8191299)
Well, we're in Brisbane and by 'eck we've seen some rain in two days and some lightning. Should have been down to South Bank today but the hire car wouldn't start. By the time we got a replacment, it was a little late so we went up Mount Coo-tha around the gardens and the up to the top to see great views of Brisbane and the storms. I'll try and put some photo's on when I get time.
The night before, we went around looking at some of the areas where people make a effort with Christmas lights - kids loved it. Some how, I best find a present for Mrs C as I have not got one yet:( A couple of days left. My occ got us here so maybe that's the best present:thumbsup: Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8191299)
Well, we're in Brisbane and by 'eck we've seen some rain in two days and some lightning. Should have been down to South Bank today but the hire car wouldn't start. By the time we got a replacment, it was a little late so we went up Mount Coo-tha around the gardens and the up to the top to see great views of Brisbane and the storms. I'll try and put some photo's on when I get time.
The night before, we went around looking at some of the areas where people make a effort with Christmas lights - kids loved it. Some how, I best find a present for Mrs C as I have not got one yet:( A couple of days left. My occ got us here so maybe that's the best present:thumbsup: Cooler Have a great Christmas Coolers!:thumbsup: |
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Cheers all.
Mosquito bites, agh:( Yep Sally, do they have a Lizzie Dukes in Brisbane?:rofl: kporte, I'll let you know some dates, were here until the 8th June and our pals go away on the 2nd but sure we can arrange something:thumbup: Been down to the river for a BBQ for tea, lovely spot where they are climbing close to the river. Cooler |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by coolerkingcooler
(Post 8193514)
Cheers all.
Mosquito bites, agh:( Yep Sally, do they have a Lizzie Dukes in Brisbane?:rofl: kporte, I'll let you know some dates, were here until the 8th June and our pals go away on the 2nd but sure we can arrange something:thumbup: Been down to the river for a BBQ for tea, lovely spot where they are climbing close to the river. Cooler Are you sure that you are in Bris until June????? |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by sallyclaire
(Post 8193607)
You need to raise your game Cooler, Lizzie Dukes is just not going to cut it!:sneaky:
Are you sure that you are in Bris until June????? |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8193612)
He's gonna buy me a pint:thumbsup:
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by Alfresco
(Post 8193630)
That's a bit presumptuous. Where did Cooler say that?
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8193612)
He's gonna buy me a pint:thumbsup:
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by sallyclaire
(Post 8193644)
Good luck with that!:fingerscrossed::lol:
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8193656)
Why wouldn't he? He promised!:lol:
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8193635)
I'm Scottish, it only follows he'll be buying......:lol:
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by sallyclaire
(Post 8193660)
When?:confused:
I remember it distinctly:D |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8193612)
He's gonna buy me a pint:thumbsup:
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Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by Jen1977ni
(Post 8193693)
He bought me a pizza, though that's cos I'm special, AHEM...;)
Yes, he said something to that effect anyway!;) |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by sallyclaire
(Post 8193708)
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Yes, he said something to that effect anyway!;) |
Re: We made it!
Originally Posted by sallyclaire
(Post 8193607)
You need to raise your game Cooler, Lizzie Dukes is just not going to cut it!:sneaky:
Are you sure that you are in Bris until June????? SA is way better than Qld;) Cooler |
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