scarlet mia Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hi just a little message for those planning the big move. We started all our planning about 4 years ago and then last September got our visa,s. the goodbyes were awful and found them really hard to the point it was making me not want to come. We left for the airport and took the 25 hour flight and so far life has been amazing ( early days I know ) we booked a holiday rental for 4 weeks so 2 weeks in now in and it,s fab just accross the road from mooloolaba beach. We hired a car for a week and ny husband the day after we arrived got a job he starts tomorrow. We started to drive around some areas we liked the sound of mountain creek and buderim and they really a lovely places well so is everywhere here. The first house we viewed and applied for we got which was great as it is in the catchment area for the school we want (mountain creek) which we loved when we looked round. The children start there next week. We have just bought all the uniforms and books and pens which they have to have and it was a small fortune especially with 5 children . So we have 4 starting school and my youngest starts daycare in Tuesday the same day the others start school which is just round the corner. we did quite a lot of research before we left mostly on here which was great but until you get here you just don,t know what it,s going to be like . So far for us it has been better than we could of imagined. The cost of living is higher and I do prefer the food in England as I am a vegetarian and there doesn't,t seem as much choice but I just think so what it,s not England and just have to get used to what's on offer. Now just can,t wait to move into our house and for the container to arrive and then hopefully really settle and hope the kids settle at school it will then be perfect. fornthose worrying about leaving loved ones, both our parents have booked fllights come one set in oct for 3 weeks then my parents in dec for 3 months so I just focus on that when I,m missing them. thanks for reading and if I could be any help to anyone who is soon to be making the move just ask karen xxx Tt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 What a great update, thank you for sharing, it's lovely for people moving over to hear how great the place is, glad you have settled well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlet mia Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 What a great update, thank you for sharing, it's lovely for people moving over to hear how great the place is, glad you have settled well Thankyou feels like it took us years to get here but only weeks to get everything sorted. Apart from missing loved one I think we are gonna love it here x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Welcome to QLD Scarlet Mia,, its good to hear everything is slotting into place for you, lots of luck to the kids on starting at their new school. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkinella Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Brill update Karen! :biggrin: Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon and deb Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hi and welcome to the sunshine coast, fantastic isn't it. . Glad everything is working out for you all, Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlet mia Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hi thanks. I will have to look out for the get togethers it would be really good to meet some people, thinks that is all what's missing not really knowing anybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johns46 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hiya, Good to hear you have arrived. Good luck on the next chapter of your life.Hoping to move to OZ next year.Pearth was our initially chioce, however sunshine coast is swaying me. Could i pick your brains from time to time? x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlet mia Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hiya,Good to hear you have arrived. Good luck on the next chapter of your life.Hoping to move to OZ next year.Pearth was our initially chioce, however sunshine coast is swaying me. Could i pick your brains from time to time? x Please do I would be happy to help. For now all I can say is I feel we have made the right choice to move here it,s gorgeous and feels right. Good luck with your move and pm me and if I can help with anything I will x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Longtime Lurker Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Good to read your update and that things are going well for you and your family. I loved Moloolaba when I visited Queensland a couple of years ago - really envious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo1 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks for sharing - a great post. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angiegange Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Hi there what is your holiday let called? We are looking for one in november. Its good to hear you are enjoying the move so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlet mia Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Hi we are staying at headland gardens. The owners are fab and they have helped us a lot. The prices are reasonable and it,s in a great location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharron pickett Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Great post, nice to read a positive post. Congrats to you all, please keep us updated as it really does help Thanks Sharron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 great update, we went from mooloolaba whale watch its great, have you been over to point cartwight the light house on the last bit of the pier? great views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 take the kids here.......great day out http://www.gingerfactory.com.au/gingerfactory/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 this is in your neck of the woods too! quite quirky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 has any one ever been to tincan bay on the SSC ? for you who haven't take a look at this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlet mia Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thank you for all the tips on places to go. We will be trying them all. And I have drove past that pub a few time looks really good too. thanks again and if you have any more keep them coming Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger2shirts Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi Scarlet, We've been here 2 years and have kids, 14,9,8 & 4 PM me if you fancy meeting us? Otherwise I'll hopefully see you at the Nippers sign on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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