I'm going to tell you a story

[ali]

They breed them well in the North West. Brilliant post bob cat

Ali

[Badal]

That was just what I needed!!! I found that funny as I could just see myself making those same mistakes if being invited out for the first time!!!! And I'm a southerner! Well written and well done to you all as a family.
Kind regards
Badal

[eddie&tina]

Hi Bobcat
Thanks for that, a very nice read. When we finally get to oz and start meeting hurdles, as i'm sure we will, i'm going to remember your story. Thanks for sharing that with us all.
eddie,tina

[Herbster]

Originally Posted by Bobcat

No.............. it's not Max Bygraves


This really happened to us and it was very hard to settle into our new lifestyle and get used to what to us; was indeed a weird culture when we first arrived down-under as a family. If nothing else I hope it encourages some of you to give it a go down here ..... ......... and not pack it all in and run back 'home'.

ONCE UPON A TIME.................

We arrived here with a 1, 3, and a 4 year old and my wife could hardly speak a word of English............ and it was crap cos all the mums at kindy were up themselves............ and i couldn't get a job............ and we bought a crap house in a crap area cos we didn't know any different............. and when it rained the roof leaked and we got flooded out........... and the insurance company wouldn't replace the damaged carpets ............and they just sent a bloke round with a big jetlike looking space age gas heater thingy........ and we had to dry the carpets out......... and then sprinkle some nice smelly eucalyptus oil they gave us.......... and then through the insurance company we found we had bought an 'ouse with an illegal extension built onto it........ and we didn't know no different cos we're thick up north apparently........... and that news about the illegal extension gave us a giant headache ............ and then we bought a work van which unbeknownst to us was a rust bucket masked by a paint job........ and tons of filler putty.........and anyway I didn't really need a work van cos i couldn't find a job..........and it was really really horrible......... and we really really hated it............. and before too long all our savings were dwindling............and i started going to church but that didn't seem to make any difference............ and i had to go sign on at Centrelink down Mirrabooka way........... and that was just like being in downtown Saigon down there... ............. and the people at Centrelink were really horrible and nasty........ ..... and cruel too............ _________________
I've said goodbye to haunted rooms and faces in the street,
To the courtyard of the jester which is hidden from the sun.............

Great to hear a real-life Good Luck story... Just Have to add A Sincere Thanks too, for sharing your Experiences. I'm sure it gives us all Hope & Inspiration and that's worth a lot these days,

Herbster :)
X

[ali]

BobCat, I hope you're going to come along to the meet when we arrange it - we'll sit you in a corner with some stubbies and you can tell us all your stories - I can't believe that was the only one you have.

Ali

[tracy hunt]

Brilliant, loved reading your story.

[emasnwy]

bobcat,you should be called Tiger,I`d would of loved too see that guys face once you`d slogged himwe too are from the north which is 10 times better than the southonly jokeing all you southern jessys.Again well done on ironing out all the cresses out of you shirt......so to speak,what line of work are you in.we`re just still battleing through the visa process still,we to are looking to settle around perth area once we get the green light.why did you find it hard to get a job at first,do the aussies think as we do over there about the pollish,that we`re takeing all the jobs and stuff.We have a friend in kalgoorlie just east of perth,he says there`s heaps of work there mining and that there are heaps of mine sites maped out around WA but there are not enough skilled men to go round so these sites can`t be open.Sorry to drift off you amazing story of triumph.look forward to hearing more storys from the BOBCAT collection.stay lucky.........

[Angelcake]

Fantastic Bobcat!!!!!

So funny and well written! Jeez that must have been tough for you and your wife so 'good on yer' for sticking it out and well done for doing so well for youself!!

Everytime I have a wobbly moment, Im going to remember this story - thanks for posting!

Angelcake

[Bobcat]

Originally Posted by Angelcake

Fantastic Bobcat!!!!!

So funny and well written! Jeez that must have been tough for you and your wife so 'good on yer' for sticking it out and well done for doing so well for youself!!

Everytime I have a wobbly moment, Im going to remember this story - thanks for posting!

Angelcake

Thanks to all and sundry who replied to my post............ glad you enjoyed same.

If it makes just one of you think twice prior to throwing in the towel and returning to the UK when the going gets tough............ then it's served its purpose.

Now did i tell you about the time Centrelink cut off my Dole money ........... apparently one of the neighbours dobbed me in when they saw me tie the ladder and a few lengths of PVC piping on me roof rack and drive off.............................. ?

[joksand]

Great story Bobcat!

So, I gather from that then that we need to get into a fight when we arrive, then we'll be OK - can our agent arrange this or do we have to go it alone???!!!

Can't wait to be in WA!

Jo