The Yuills Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Well we have now been here in Secret Harbour for 6 months and still we are loving the experience and have no intention of going anywhere. Hubby is still settled in his job and finally is earning more than he was in UK and not having to work Saturdays..considering he has probably worked 6 days for the last 10+ years. I do not have to find work yet, as we are still managing on the one income. This is something we could not of achieved in UK, for most our married life I have had to work 2 jobs fitting hours about hubbys work and kids and schools. Now I am able to kick back and relax. We do not live an extravagent life but an affordable life here and certainly are able to do more as a family at a cost that we can afford. We have taken out yearly passes for Adventure World at Bibra Lake and have been several times now (more than got our monies worth!!) The whole family love it there and we always spend the day there. We still enjoy just packing up a picnic on a Sunday jumping in the car and driving somewhere and having the day out as a family. Again we missed out on this in the UK at Hubby worked Saturdays and I worked Saturday evenings and Sundays..so were not able to go out at a whole family. Kids (15 years and 7 Years) have settled at there schools and have made friends. Eldest has always been the worry since we have arrived and we still have moments with him but all in all they enjoy it and even the eldest does not see himself going back to the UK. We have met some lovely people Australians, English, South Africans, new Zealanders all sorts really and have not come across any "bad eggs" really. We have had a few problems with cars..but we have decided not to dwell on that and move on..it could have happened anywhere not because we are in Australia. We have met a lovely English/Aussie lady (she came here when she was 15 and is now 58) and my youngest (3) sees her as a nanny which is lovely, she has also offered her caravan to us so we can go to Monkey Mia in December!!! I still get days when I miss my friends in the UK, especially by best Friend Sue, but I do speak to her on a weekly basis and she is saving for a trip over!! Another friend is coming over this month to stay with her brother (he lives in Singleton) so that will be nice. Also have just discovered a few days ago that I am expecting again (and I thought I was menopausal!!!) so at 42 years of age it is going to be hard..and I have to go all the way to King Edward Memorial Hospital for my care and delivery, this was the hospital I was born at 42 years ago! Fingers crossed it all goes to plan..so our new life now takes on a new meaning. Really just wanted to say we are here and we are staying..come hell or high water!!! We did not come with a lot of money or belongings but we have managed to survive for the 1st 6 months and hopefully we carrying on doing well. Good luck to all of you waiting to come and don't give up if that is your dream! Heres to the next 6 months. Sue xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Sue What a lovely post and congratulations on your news!! You must be very excited, how long do you have to go? Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 What a beautiful post Sue, and Oh! so many many congratulations, what a bonus to your new lives here. Gorgeous news!! It's lovely to read such a positive post, and your new life sounds amazing, please do keep us posted, and thank you for sharing. Very best wishes to your little family ss x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yuills Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Not sure how far along at the moment..doctor thinks 15/16 weeks going for a scan this week!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Not sure how far along at the moment..doctor thinks 15/16 weeks going for a scan this week!! Good luck, it must have been a shock but what great news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sue, I can't believe you've been here 6 months .... and getting your own little aussie ... would it not have been cheaper getting a dog lol. .... Seriously, many congratulations, though you've made us ladies of a certain age worry like mad now!! Great that you're all enjoying the simple things that life has to offer ... sometimes the little things become very precious, we certainly lost sight of them in the UK as like you I was working shifts and nights. Great post Ali xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartertucker Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Sue, How great to hear life is going so well for you & your Family.....I really am so pleased for you all Many Congratulations on your baby news.....:cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaniaColin Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Great post Sue and congratulations on your pregnancy news, how exciting for you all, best of luck for the future Tania x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magnetic6 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Sue What a lovely post and a little aussie baby is the icing on the cake.....fantastic news!! :hug:to you and your family Natalie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ozcans Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Sue Congratulations on the pregnancy. And good to hear that you're all getting on so well. Good luck with the future and post more updates! Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pau1evs Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 hia sue what a fab post xxx and many many congrats on the baby xxxx its like it was meant to be back where you belong xxxx spk soon carole and family xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theleeclan Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi what a lovely post so lovely to hear that you are settled, Congratulations on your baby news. Ann x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ritchies Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi Sue Great to hear that everyone is settling in and enjoying Oz. And many congratulations on the baby news! Hope you don't mind me asking but was wondering what schools your 2 eldest children are going to and how they are getting on. We have Lauren (10) and Samuel (7) and was thinking about going to Secret Harbour. Any info on the area and schools would be great. Speak to you soon. Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diz Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 lovely post - you sound really happy! congratulations :wubclub::wubclub: Donna x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yuills Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hope you don't mind me asking but was wondering what schools your 2 eldest children are going to and how they are getting on. We have Lauren (10) and Samuel (7) and was thinking about going to Secret Harbour. Any info on the area and schools would be great. Speak to you soon. Wendy HI Wendy, depending on where you live in Secret Harbour denoted which primary school your kids will go to. My 7 year old goes to Comet Bay Primary...and loves it. He has settled well and made friends and has come out of himself alot since being here. Secret Harbour Primary also has a good reputation so you will not have any probs with primary school. SH is self sufficent really, shopping, petrol, liquor store, hairdressers, doctors dentist, hair dresser..even got our own bar now!!! THe local surf club (recently frequented by Black Eyed Peas!!), golf course, swimming club and most importantly the beach. You wouldn't go far wrong coming to SH, but then I am biased!! Good luck Wendy and you never know may see you soon in SH Sue xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lees Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Wow what great news you sound very happy really pleased that you have settled in well enjoy your pregnancie keep us posted Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Simply fantastic. Be happy:cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Thanks for letting us know what its like to settle. Congratulations on the baby too! Its a lovely post and I wish you and your family and the new addition all the very best :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yuills Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Well had my first hospital appointment today and I must say I am very impressed so far with the medicare service both from the doctors and the hospital. Original doctors were bulk bill so did not have to pay anything, they did a scan and blood tests (lots of!!) and all the usual pregnancy things, was never made to feel like they were rushing me. The King Edward today was wonderful..so all in all cannot complain about the service received. I have been told I am nearly 16 weeks and we are having a boy..so really pleased all looks fine at the moment. Back up there in 3 weeks for more scans and bloods. Thanks for all your kind wishes. Sue xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 hi Sue, i don't think it is right that you should be posting such a positive post on PIO it will make the majority of us want to come OZ even more and just where will the UK be then losing so many skilled British people. Before the usual cronies come on here and start saying OZ is rubbish, that its too hot, there are no good pubs, or a good pint, wages are worse than the UK, the houses are too big in OZ and get cold in the winter, the insects are scary-woooo, crime is worse in Perth than London, jobs are scarce in OZ and there isn't an unemployment problem in the UK, the cost of living is higher in OZ, so will you please give a balanced view rather than saying your loving it, its just not fair and you will make some people cry. Joking aside, it sounds like you are absoloutley loving it and long may it last. I was in Secret Harbour and loved it, someone said it wasn't a desired area to live in, well i beg to differ, living by the sea, in a relatively crime free area with big fabulous cheap houses and the weather is fantastic, is as far as i am concerned far better than what most places in the UK has to offer. Best of luck. jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Thains Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hi Sue, great post and congratulations, we head to Perth on the 25th of Nov, (Mark / Allison and Holly 6) we plan to settle in secret harbour so hopfully will beable to meet and have a chat about things best wishes Mark and Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johns Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Great post, we just got back from our 2 week hol in Perth and are missing it already, read your post with envy !!! Big congratulations on your impending arrival !!! Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s17myy1 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 What a fantastic post you have well and truly brought a tears to my eyes. We are just starting the process of moving out to WA and after reading your post I now know were makin the right decision for our family. We have friends that live in Singleton so we wont be totally alone but think its great for you to have met wonderful people to give an extended family to your children. I wish you and your family and the new addition all the very best for your future in Oz xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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