ottg 10 Posted November 20, 2008 Hi everyone I am an expat South African staying in sunny Perth. We have emigrated from Pretoria, South Africa 3 years ago and obviously been through some emotional times but I believe that Australia is now our home. I had the privilege to live in New Malden, Surrey many years ago for about 8 months as part of a job contract. We had a fantastic time in the UK. So what am I doing on this forum? Well first I stumbled on it (also britishexpats.com) and picked up on some of the threads. I am not sure if it is the Anglo Saxon blood, but I could see big similarities in the pain that some experience. I hope to pose a few questions across the forum; it is always good to see it from others view points as well. Regards ottg Regards, Ottg www.gtbc.com.au ; www.perth-sa-migrant-support.com.au Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calNgary 8,548 Posted November 20, 2008 Hi ottg welcome to poms in oz , you dont need to fell like an outsider on this site, everyone joins in !! lol Cal x If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place... If you get a chance,take it, If it changes your life,let it. Nobody said it would be easy they just said it would be worth it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WARDStoOZ Posted November 20, 2008 Hi ottg welcome to poms in oz , you dont need to fell like an outsider on this site, everyone joins in !! lolCal x Cal took the words right out of my mouth lol Welcome to PomsinOz - it's a great site!!! Regards, Dan xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ottg 10 Posted November 23, 2008 Thank you for making me feel welcome! In deed this is an active site.... Posted a few questions on the WA thread and the response is great! Regards Regards, Ottg www.gtbc.com.au ; www.perth-sa-migrant-support.com.au Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest michelle in Havant Posted November 23, 2008 Welcome to PIO!!! I am sure you will love this site and find everybody really friendly!! Michelle x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBrammies 3,100 Posted November 23, 2008 hi and welcome to pio Living the Dream in Baldivis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keily 3,072 Posted November 23, 2008 hi ottg im comin out to perth in 1st march would love to meet up and have a beer, and hear how your finding life in perth .. cheers keily .. weill be stayin in thornlie sor / LIFE IS A COIN , YOU CAN SPEND IT ON WHATEVER YOU WISH , BUT ... YOU CAN ONLY SPEND IT ONCE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewebweazel 1,194 Posted November 23, 2008 Howzit Boet don't worry there is a load of other Saffers here on PIO. Any way the Poms tolerate me(born and bred Saffer) so I would guess that they would tolerate just about anybody. Its good to see another Saffer on the site ! Cheers The Web Weazel TRA Submitted 24/03/11,TRA Successful 18/04/11,WA SA Submitted 19/04/11,WA Approved 20/05/11,176 Visa lodged 20/05/11,Form 1100 to DIAC 22/06/11,CO Assigned 05/07/11,Medicals 19/9/11 Finalized 27/09/11,S.Africa+UK PCC sent to CO 6/10/11,VISA Granted 7/10/11! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackboots 5,441 Posted November 23, 2008 hi there , just a quick hello! to much partying to much booze gives you spots and makes you snooze! sharon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LX_RV86 Posted November 23, 2008 Just wanted to say hi and welcome to PIO :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikci 1,203 Posted November 23, 2008 Howzat, Yip am another South African and like Web Weazel says there are a fair few of us on here. Have had loads of help and good advice from peeps on the site!! Welcome and look forward to hearing more of your experiences in Oz! All the best, Nikci PS: Watch out for Keily he will lead you astray ...lol!!! 176 (family) visa lodged - 7/3/08 CO assigned - 18 Nov 08 VISA GRANTED - 29 Jan 09... arrived 7 June 09 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaniaColin 11,745 Posted November 25, 2008 Just wanted to say HI and welcome to PIO, hope you enjoy the forum as much as i do. So pleased you are settled in Oz Tania X Is looking forward to the future and all what it holds:biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawny 11,397 Posted November 25, 2008 Hi there!! Its great to have you here, look forward to bumping into you through the forum, have fun, its addictive!! Dawn & John Oz is Beautiful, but the uk is home :wubclub: Returned to Bournemouth 20th August 2010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest James.S Posted November 25, 2008 Hi, good to have you on here, the more the merrier i guess. I live just down the road from New Malden in Surrey, it's alright... pretty grey and depressing though! we are off to SA in a couple of weeks to say good bye to the semi-saffer part of the family and then to Oz for good... final destination will be the best no doubt! Good luck and happy threading..... James... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
