mickdowns Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Well, I never imagined i would be posting a message of this kind, yet here I am. We (hubby 35 and me 36 with to two girls 19 and 11), arrived in Melbourne in March 2011. Being a family we have focused all of our energy in getting settled, earning the cash and getting the girls into school and education. However, we have found that 10 months later we are really feeling the isolation. Outside of work and with the school holidays it has become obvious that there is only us. Dont get me wrong, family is great and so is Oz, it was defo the best move to make. However, without some outside friendships (for us all) i am extremely worried that we will all turn out to be the crazy Poms that sit in rocking chairs on the porch try to play banjo's and wave at random strangers as they walk by. (we dont really do this...yet). I suppose what i'm shouting out to anyone in the area is, if your finding yourself in the same situation or understand how hard the isolating is, we would love to say hello or even meet up with some like minded peoples. My hubby is ex military (15 years +) and now a heavy vehicle diesel mechanic, i work with children my eldest is a hairdressing apprentice and my youngest is a social creature that loves school and horse rides. thanks for listening, Possibly speak soon. Shell and Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi Shell and Mick there is no need to feel isolated once you are in Clyde there is a great bunch of expats around Berwick/Cranbourne that we can get you in touch with. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratchet Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hello! We are in cranbourne east, on the edge of Clyde. We should get our rocking chairs together & both look like crazy women! Hehe. Weve been here a while but with work life, our social life has suffered and were pretty isolated too. We're both in our 30s and have a 6 yr old son. Weekends and Eve's are good for us. where in Clyde are you? Kelly, Chris and Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hello! We are in cranbourne east, on the edge of Clyde. We should get our rocking chairs together & both look like crazy women! Hehe.Weve been here a while but with work life, our social life has suffered and were pretty isolated too. We're both in our 30s and have a 6 yr old son. Weekends and Eve's are good for us. where in Clyde are you? Kelly, Chris and Adam Kelly don't you get out with Trudes, you are neighbours nearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickdowns Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Wow....Thanks guys for the super quick posts. I was actually checking other links when i noticed 2 replies. Brownie points to you both :0) We are currently living in ferntree gully but are hopefully signing the dotted line to a house in the clyde area, meaning we would be there around Christmas. We are not the kind of people that worry about a bit of a drive so are not faised by meeting up in the Cranbourne/Berwick area. I felt that rocking chairs on porches was a pretty fair description of crazy isolated people lol and clearly noticed/understood. If your want to chat to your other halfs and want to get in touch, inbox me. I look forward to hearing from you's. Shell x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratchet Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Kelly don't you get out with Trudes, you are neighbours nearly. I see Trudes most Tuesdays for a boogie at Zumba Kate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratchet Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Wow....Thanks guys for the super quick posts. I was actually checking other links when i noticed 2 replies. Brownie points to you both :0) We are currently living in ferntree gully but are hopefully signing the dotted line to a house in the clyde area, meaning we would be there around Christmas. We are not the kind of people that worry about a bit of a drive so are not faised by meeting up in the Cranbourne/Berwick area. I felt that rocking chairs on porches was a pretty fair description of crazy isolated people lol and clearly noticed/understood. If your want to chat to your other halfs and want to get in touch, inbox me. I look forward to hearing from you's. Shell x Have you ever been to the lake at lysterfield? We could arrange a meet there, have a BBQ / sausage sizzle. Theres space for the kids to have a wonder about. I have my mum over from the uk at the mo, our time is hers until she goes. Definitely would be up for a get tgher when she goes home. Wil inbox you my number. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffneyclan Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi we too been in Cranbourne North for 7 months, met a couple of poms at a friends/colleagues BBQ, but as you say working FT and getting settled etc takes up time.....now abit more organised - thinking of yoga classes around here soon - getting my youngest off to La trobe Uni in 2 wks...eldest at UK Uni so he back/forth at mo.... Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraWood Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hello Shell and Mick I have just seen your post, I totally understand where your coming from! My name is Sara (39) partner is Nick (41) we're from Manchester and we have a 4 year old daughter. We have lived here 6 years and we are in The Basin. We can be found most Sunday afternoons in The Acorn on Forest (pub/restaurant) in The Basin. You are more than welcome to come along and join us it very child friendly. Drop me a PM if you want my number! Take Care Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 There is a meet up in Mornington on 3 March. Using Eastlink not that long a drive for you. Also when you are in Clyde its not such a long drive to Mornington and the Peninsula and there are a lot of Expats around the area as well. Have a look at the thread on here or this one from Life in Victoria http://www.lifeinvictoria.com/forum/socialising-whats/564-meetup-mornington-march-3rd-2-30pm.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PollyP Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hi, I can understand totally. My family moved into Scoresby just over a year ago (just down the road from Ferntree Gully). My daughter is 21, my sons 18 & 14.They have a good set of friends. Tony & myself are both 40:rolleyes: (still hurts to say out loud). We have a few friends but i still feel the isolation. i miss being able to just pop into family or friends for a cuppa. Worse still is that when we moved i didn't drive, so was so much worse! I now have my P's, so a lil better.:biggrin: Polly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY2000 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Im 44 Wife 40 ish ! We sit on our porch and spit at the insects regular, been here two years this weekend and ive mastered the Banjo, Just had to grow 2 extra thumbs like all good hillbillys ! Weve been Bored ISolated and bored some more ! but it gets better. Were in Frankston South Loads of Brits here, although i only know a few. The girls usually meet up in Mornington for Ladies nights ! ( whatever they are ? Banjo lessons probably) PM me and ill pass the details onto the Wife she will keep you in the loop for any meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraWood Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hi Polly I have seen you post, I'm in The Basin and I drive so I'm more than happy to meet you at Knox for a coffee. Sara PS I'm 39 soon to be 40 in a few weeks, but still fell 21 in my head!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtonite Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 There is a meet up in Mornington on 3 March. Using Eastlink not that long a drive for you. Also when you are in Clyde its not such a long drive to Mornington and the Peninsula and there are a lot of Expats around the area as well. Have a look at the thread on here or this one from Life in Victoria http://www.lifeinvictoria.com/forum/socialising-whats/564-meetup-mornington-march-3rd-2-30pm.html Darn it you beat me to it again Petals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mags2000 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi Shell I've just posted a similar thread as we've also been here nearly a year and feel exactly the same! My partner is 47 and I'm 44 and we have a 14 year old daughter who loves school but is very lonley out of it. We are in Wantirna, which I don't think is too far. You probably have tons of friends by now....but if not....maybe get in touch..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyDisco Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hi Shell & Mick, I've just registered with PomsInOz and just noticed your post. We're in the Cascades On Clyde estate, so just over the over road (literally) from Clyde North. I didn't realise there are so many poms around this area. We've been in Australia for 4 1/2 years but have only been in this area for the last 2 years. We're all in the same boat, so we should arrange a get-together(like Ratchet said) and chat about us making this crazy move over here etc and see who can rock the fastest! Cheers, Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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