We are Geoff & Katherine, with three children Jazmin (15), Ysobelle (13) and Dominik (10). We currently live in Berkshire, UK.

Only a month ago the opportunity to work in Sydney arose, and since the job offer came through, our lives have been turned upside down, something I am sure you have all been through.

We have completed the 457 Visa application and currently waiting for feedback, medicals, x-rays etc.

In the meantime, our house is upside down as we sort through 20 years of junk, paperwork and memories. Plus redecorating before having new flooring throughout in order to sell before leaving the UK.

Very stressful , but also very exciting !!!!

There are so many questions that remain unanswered which I am sure we will post over the next couple of months.

Our planned leaving date is 23rd November.. ..whoohoo!!

Will be glad to receive any advice from people who have emigrated recently, especially what to do beforehand and what to do immediately after arrival.

Look forward to a fun blog (to part relive the stress)

Cheers
Geoff & Katherine

Stuck in!!!!!! Posted 01-06-2008 at 01:12 PM by Transcend Hi there peeps! I can't believe it's been so long since my last blog! It seems we have just slotted right in here & become immensly busy! We where out last night at the High School Murder Mystery evening (having been there most of the day decoration the hall!). It was a fab night & Geoff did an auction & everyone dressed up! Fun Fun Fun! I'm gald i chose to silver spray all the horse shoes we collected (almost 100!) and the fake bonfire using... Continue reading... Transcend Member

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Happys Days! Posted 27-04-2008 at 12:44 PM by Transcend Hiya Hiya! Delighted to say that house is looking much more like home now our stuff's arrived! We've just endured a 2 week school holiday! It rained EVERY DAY! Apparently this has been the wettest April since the 1930's and the coldest for about 9 years! Being POMS, we're often blamed for bringing the weather with us........if only we where that powerfull!!! BUT!!!!!! Yesterday the sun returned! Sooooooooo welcomed! We got to the beach today, but only for... Continue reading... Transcend Member

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18th April 08 Posted 20-04-2008 at 04:55 PM by Transcend Helloooo! Everything's looking much more loverleeee with our whacky bits & pieces around now our shipment's arrived! Our house is now a home! We had an inspection yesterday & the chappie was very impressed with our clenliness etc! Today's another rainy day........brrrrr! We have Medicare which is basic health cover & we have also taken out private cover. We've heard too many stories about people having to pay thousands for health... Continue reading... Transcend Member

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11th April 08 Posted 20-04-2008 at 04:49 PM by Transcend Hiya Hiya! Been up to my neck in 50 odd names & emails to sort the primary sch canteen rota & then been volunteering at the High Sch canteen all week to clinch the job of canteen assistant! Woooo! Go Me! But the hours are fab! 8am -3pm (1.30pm on Tues & thurs...............gives me enough time to whizz to the supermarket!) Looks like i have the job, starting 28th April, but as yet it's not official.........i have to do the interview routine even though the manager wants... Continue reading... Transcend Member

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Bill Gates Comments-THEY ROCK! Posted 20-04-2008 at 04:43 PM by Transcend This should be posted in all schools and work places Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with this! Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids... Continue reading... Transcend Member

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