srg73 100 Posted September 8, 2014 Just one of the 100's of questions running through my mind as we spend our last evening in the UK (stopped calling it home for the moment as feel we are now in limbo). Still got a list of jobs to do but so nearly there and by late afternoon we will be sorted, on our way to the airport looking forward to our adventure and hopefully our new long term future. A little annoyed about the collapse of the £ over the last couple of days but I guess that shows how fragile the £ and the UK is compared to some of the larger economies. Has anybody been in the pay lounges at Heathrow T3? Are they worth the £30 a head? We have been in others globally with the Singapore lounges being quite disappointing (unlike the Kris lounge which is meant to be amazing according to some good friends who use it quite a lot). Thanks S :wacko: Thames Migration appointed Jun 12 and 189 Visa granted Jan 13:wink:. Landed Sep 14 and roots being quickly established. Brisbane, what an amazing place with incredible opportunity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nerak123 10 Posted September 8, 2014 How exciting! Brisbane is lovely I hope you have a great time. As for the lounges - to be honest they all remind me of, well, waiting rooms! I remember one in Singapore I think which has a gadget which could pour beer in a glass from a bottle but other than that it's a nice to do I guess. I've taken kids into lounges and it's a great way to be unpopular! They may be a bounce to the pound if there is a no vote! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith and Linda 2,476 Posted September 8, 2014 Just roaming around the airport does it for us gives a little exercise, and tire-out the kids before going on the cramped plane and the kids have a little new adventure too. Cooped up in a lounge to me is a little like spending more time on the plane, maybe similar food too. Enjoying life in Queensland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pumpkin 1,269 Posted September 9, 2014 A little annoyed about the collapse of the £ over the last couple of days but I guess that shows how fragile the £ and the UK is compared to some of the larger economies. Has anybody been in the pay lounges at Heathrow T3? Are they worth the £30 a head? We have been in others globally with the Singapore lounges being quite disappointing (unlike the Kris lounge which is meant to be amazing according to some good friends who use it quite a lot). Thanks S :wacko: The UK has one of the largest economies in the world? :err: And the GBP has not collapsed, not even close to a collapse. It has dipped, although this morning has started to creep back. I wouldn't bother with a pay lounge at T3, maybe at your half way point it would be a nice idea though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARYROSE02 2,005 Posted September 9, 2014 The UK has one of the largest economies in the world? :err: And the GBP has not collapsed, not even close to a collapse. It has dipped, although this morning has started to creep back. I wouldn't bother with a pay lounge at T3, maybe at your half way point it would be a nice idea though. There was me rejoicing at the sight of almost 50 pence to a dollar!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjscjs 10 Posted September 9, 2014 A little annoyed about the collapse of the £ over the last couple of days but I guess that shows how fragile the £ and the UK is compared to some of the larger economies. Would be interested to get your take on "larger economies". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tina0101 11 Posted September 9, 2014 Don't jump on one part of the comment! The pound has had issues against the dollar - that's a fact and I'm glad we exchanged ours two weeks ago as I'd also be annoyed. Good luck with it all - we're loving Brisbane! The 'omg what have we done' stage lasts a while! Keep in touch x Don't have regrets because you were too scared to try something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanduex 11 Posted September 9, 2014 Hey buddy!! Good luck with it. It is a big day for you when you make. I am sitting in the middle of Brisbane drinking my coffee. It's warm and pleasant. About to go register for Medicare Enjoy it. A huge sense of adventure. Take it all in. Message me or Tina when you fancy a coffee. :-) Agent Aug 13 IELTS W:8.5 R:9 S:9 L:9 AITSL sent 23rd Oct AITSL +ve 30th Dec EOI 3rd Jan Invite 12th Jan Lodged 15th Jan CO 12th Feb. GRANT 12th Mar '14 Landed Aug '14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jac2011 214 Posted September 9, 2014 Good Luck with your adventure, I shall be following in 12 months time. Make sure you come back and give us all lots of info and photos of how you are all getting on! I need to get through this next 12 months of waiting!!! Hope the flight goes well. Remember life is not for regrets! x IELTS L9.0 R9.0 W8.0 S8.0 AHPRA 13.2.15 ANMAC LOD 31.3.15 Interview QLD Health Job offer & relocation package 30.3.15 189 PR applied 15.4.15 (medicals 7.5.15) CO contact 03.06.15 Visa Grant 06.07.15 Heading to Townsville 16.9.15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wen66 11 Posted September 9, 2014 Don't jump on one part of the comment! The pound has had issues against the dollar - that's a fact and I'm glad we exchanged ours two weeks ago as I'd also be annoyed. Good luck with it all - we're loving Brisbane! The 'omg what have we done' stage lasts a while! Keep in touch x Hey buddy!! Good luck with it. It is a big day for you when you make. I am sitting in the middle of Brisbane drinking my coffee. It's warm and pleasant. About to go register for Medicare Enjoy it. A huge sense of adventure. Take it all in. Message me or Tina when you fancy a coffee. :-) Wow, guys! You made it! I was wondering how you were getting on. :-) 190 Visa SS SA lodged 1st Feb 14: CO allocated 26th Mar 14: Meds 15th April 14: PCC 28th April 14: more docs requested 2nd May 14, extra docs uploaded 14th May 14....Agent called......Visa Granted 23 July 2014. Landed In Adelaide 8th Nov 2014......:hug:xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chortlepuss 342 Posted September 9, 2014 Ha Ha! 7 years on, still have OMG moments. Don't exchange more pounds than you have to - market hates uncertainty and once vote is in either way pound will probably stabilize. Annoying though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurse sue 353 Posted September 11, 2014 Good luck in your new adventure you will have those OMG moments but remember life is really to short so Enjoy its all part of the learning process. We moved over 6 years ago temp residents at first and now citizens with the exchange rate its been up and down ever since we moved here. where are you going to be located? Give me a message if you need any help advise. Remember take every day as it comes xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flag of convenience 3,986 Posted September 12, 2014 Don't jump on one part of the comment! The pound has had issues against the dollar - that's a fact and I'm glad we exchanged ours two weeks ago as I'd also be annoyed. Good luck with it all - we're loving Brisbane! The 'omg what have we done' stage lasts a while! Keep in touch x The fact being the uncertainty with the Scottish vote. Nothing else. The UK economy is doing nicely at the moment. The Aussie dollar is the one to fall over the medium period of time. I'd suggest don't exchange more than necessary if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasepom 87 Posted September 12, 2014 If you get good jobs and build a house etc. Dont do what we did and sell up and go back to the UK. Then you really will have an OMG what have we done moment. Those are the worst feelings of regret when you give something away that youd built for yourselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARYROSE02 2,005 Posted September 12, 2014 If you get good jobs and build a house etc. Dont do what we did and sell up and go back to the UK. Then you really will have an OMG what have we done moment. Those are the worst feelings of regret when you give something away that youd built for yourselves. I've noticed that whilst some people don't like it in Oz and never change, there are others who THINK they don't like it, but imperceptibly, it "grows" on them. Sadly, they don't realize until they go home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasepom 87 Posted September 15, 2014 I've noticed that whilst some people don't like it in Oz and never change, there are others who THINK they don't like it, but imperceptibly, it "grows" on them. Sadly, they don't realize until they go home! That is absolutely right. They keep looking for the faults and don't see the benefits of living here, until they go home, then realise how much they missed those things and how much Australia had given them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasepom 87 Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) Good Luck Edited September 18, 2014 by jasepom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
