Delaneym Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 i arrived in sydney on the 15th september.. I have been staying with my friends way out in the countryside and they have been amazing ( both australian) giving me lifts to stations and places! i have met their cousin and other friends ( all australian) who have invited me out and made me feel welcome in 2 weeks I have registered my tax on line ( I await my tax completed), activated my ahpra registration process ( i await for confirmation I am registered) found a rental,bank account was sorted in uk and so all good,stayed with a friend I met on here she is fabulous! i am looking forward to another person i have met on here who lives in the area I am going to and have chatted by telephone to a couple of others from here (I will catch up with after my home move)and an old school friend ( I havent seen for a very long time) who lives in queensland that i will go visit for a weekend before christmas. Thoughts on australia... there are shops and markets etc that equal same price in uk for food and household stuff.. ( yes I have been to them they are real) The trains are regular and i have been around and about surprising myself! everywhere in countryside is far from everywhere ( no surprise) the weather is good ( no surprise its spring) All in all there are some things to sort like furniture/electricity/wifi for the moving in day and medicare but I didn't come with rose tinted glasses i am unsurprised at what I have found here and it feels right being here..I do miss my sons and their partners and skype them and chat with them on fb or msn and so far all good and i am more relaxed than I can remember! The wild life is amazing ( no spiders so far)the mozzies love me and i am picking up local slang as i go! If i can be of any help answering anything please shout ( remember i am only a couple weeks into the adventure) and if anyone has any tips about electricity being set up and wifi or reasonable furniture places please feel free to tell! me :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Glad you are settling well, thanks for the update xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bottler Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 great update ... please continue to let us know how life is down under for you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkinella Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 So happy for you M :biggrin: Good to hear you making new friends and enjoying yourself. Keep us updated please. Jxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Brilliant news:biggrin: Thanks for the update and really glad to hear you are enjoying yourself and getting settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somgirl Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Glad it's going well for you, you sound happy. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachall Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Great to hear Marion, just had my medical today, have a viewing on the house tomorrow and a second viewing on Sat so fingers crossed should be in nsw soon. Keep us updated xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 So pleased to read that you have had a great start and that there have been lots of friendly folks willing to help and make you feel welcome. It makes such a difference. Looking forward to hearing how you get on in your new place. Mozzies love me too put apparently they get bored with you after a few years? I am hoping this is true otherwise Jungle formula should make me an honorary share holder. :wink: keep coming with the updates Marion All the best Millie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblueboy Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 i arrived in sydney on the 15th september.. I have been staying with my friends way out in the countryside and they have been amazing ( both australian) giving me lifts to stations and places! i have met their cousin and other friends ( all australian) who have invited me out and made me feel welcome in 2 weeks I have registered my tax on line ( I await my tax completed), activated my ahpra registration process ( i await for confirmation I am registered) found a rental,bank account was sorted in uk and so all good,stayed with a friend I met on here she is fabulous! i am looking forward to another person i have met on here who lives in the area I am going to and have chatted by telephone to a couple of others from here (I will catch up with after my home move)and an old school friend ( I havent seen for a very long time) who lives in queensland that i will go visit for a weekend before christmas. Thoughts on australia... there are shops and markets etc that equal same price in uk for food and household stuff.. ( yes I have been to them they are real) The trains are regular and i have been around and about surprising myself! everywhere in countryside is far from everywhere ( no surprise) the weather is good ( no surprise its spring) All in all there are some things to sort like furniture/electricity/wifi for the moving in day and medicare but I didn't come with rose tinted glasses i am unsurprised at what I have found here and it feels right being here..I do miss my sons and their partners and skype them and chat with them on fb or msn and so far all good and i am more relaxed than I can remember! The wild life is amazing ( no spiders so far)the mozzies love me and i am picking up local slang as i go! If i can be of any help answering anything please shout ( remember i am only a couple weeks into the adventure) and if anyone has any tips about electricity being set up and wifi or reasonable furniture places please feel free to tell! me :cool: Thats great to here everything is going well for you,stay in touch :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneym Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 anyone coming sydney way and wants a smile and a helping hand let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks for the update, glad everything is turning out great for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneym Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 and to make my friday smiling I got my email confirmation that I am officially a nurse in Australia now as well:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 ........congratulations...........!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkinella Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Many congrats M. :notworthy: Jxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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