AlanSteel Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) Sharing this again, as we have now used them, and was really easy to use, and it means we now have an additional 60kg of clothing waiting for us in Oz. Well 3 t shirts, and some shorts for me, Karen had the rest!! Cheaper than paying excess baggage at the airport too! http://www.sendmybag.com Edited May 18, 2016 by AlanSteel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest geordie joe Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Sharing this again, as we have now used them, and was really easy to use, and it means we now have an additional 60kg of clothing waiting for us in Oz. Well 3 t shirts, and some shorts for me, Karen had the rest!! Cheaper than paying excess baggage at the airport too! http://www.sendmybag.com well done for finding space for your 3 t-shirts and shorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Sounds stupid and unlucky We lost our passports depressed :sad: No it doesn't, it sounds as if you're stressed is all. I was in such a rush to get my application for police checks off that I put one address in the wrong place and had to phone them, then three days later got an email to say they couldn't proceed - I had uploaded black and white photos instead of colour - and ended up having to pay yet another premium to get the checks done in time. I couldn't understand how I had been so careless, but now I realise I was stressed to hell. Try retracing your steps calmly - when did you last have them for sure - etc etc and remember if the worst comes to the worst you can replace them. There used to be an emergency service in Liverpool where if you turned up in person you could get them the same day. I bet if you work out a plan b they'll turn up. fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 For the dollar watchers, a smidgen under 2-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 [h=3]Latest Exchange Rates: 1 British Pound Sterling = 2.00256 Australian Dollar[/h] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvidhami Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 NOOOO will they wait whilst you renew them? OMG you must be frantic Kim dont know skeelsy we gonna ask them. Let see whats gonna happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvidhami Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 No way! Have you found them yet? No alansteel we hvnt found yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Latest Exchange Rates: 1 British Pound Sterling = 2.00256 Australian Dollar Yes, just saw the mid bank rate spike at 2.09,jumped in a bought some dollars.....rate gone down now so just caught it in time. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 No it doesn't, it sounds as if you're stressed is all. I was in such a rush to get my application for police checks off that I put one address in the wrong place and had to phone them, then three days later got an email to say they couldn't proceed - I had uploaded black and white photos instead of colour - and ended up having to pay yet another premium to get the checks done in time. I couldn't understand how I had been so careless, but now I realise I was stressed to hell. Try retracing your steps calmly - when did you last have them for sure - etc etc and remember if the worst comes to the worst you can replace them. There used to be an emergency service in Liverpool where if you turned up in person you could get them the same day. I bet if you work out a plan b they'll turn up. fingers crossed! I don't think Harvi can turn up in person as the profile location is India! Any luck with the passports yet, Harvi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bry45 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Congratulations Harvi13. Don't mind admitting Im a tad jealous. But.....good luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Fed up of waiting, booked flights for 30th june, IMMI say we can do medicals in Oz. the countdown is on. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Fed up of waiting, booked flights for 30th june, IMMI say we can do medicals in Oz.the countdown is on. Julie Boom! Good decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeelsy Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 @Harvi13 - my husband said check your scanner if been scanning stuff at home - worth a try! I think as you got your grant which will be attached to your current - even if lost passport - and will be automatically transferred to your new one. My daughter lost her passport soon after her gaining PR and she got new one at embassy in America which had her visa grant updated to with no problem. As I assume you are still in India then need to get new passports issued pronto as you will want to activate soonish. Hope that helps Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeelsy Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Fed up of waiting, booked flights for 30th june, IMMI say we can do medicals in Oz.the countdown is on. Julie hi. Ditto - good decision - come join the party out here! Re Medicals we had ours done here - actually cheaper and even more so if good exchange rate. We went to Parramatta nsw and were amazingly efficient. Am sure where ever you are heading will be just as good. We have some investment properties and pensions in uk and loving exchange rate - when we came out we had 1.4 - painful. Sat up in bed with my 4 year old granddaughter Cassidy eating cookies and watching Wizard of Oz AGAIN - paradise in paradise for me Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 @Harvi13 - my husband said check your scanner if been scanning stuff at home - worth a try! I think as you got your grant which will be attached to your current - even if lost passport - and will be automatically transferred to your new one. My daughter lost her passport soon after her gaining PR and she got new one at embassy in America which had her visa grant updated to with no problem. As I assume you are still in India then need to get new passports issued pronto as you will want to activate soonish. Hope that helps Kim good thinking Skeelsy! It's so easy to leave documents on the platen after scanning. Hopefully that's where Harvi will find them. fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest geordie joe Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Fed up of waiting, booked flights for 30th june, IMMI say we can do medicals in Oz.the countdown is on. Julie Nice one Julie, and when the visa is ready to be granted its a perfect excuse for another little holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Have just arrived in Singapore on the way home from Sydney. Somehow I thought having had the visa granted it would make it less painful leaving ... Well it didn't. However, Ive just seen the news about the Egypt air flight that went missing today, so am counting my blessings. Thoughts with the people on that flight and their families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Have just arrived in Singapore on the way home from Sydney. Somehow I thought having had the visa granted it would make it less painful leaving ... Well it didn't. However, Ive just seen the news about the Egypt air flight that went missing today, so am counting my blessings. Thoughts with the people on that flight and their families. Perspective! As you say thoughts with all those involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Have a safe journey home, as you say it puts it all into perspective when you hear of dreadful news such as the Egypt Air Flight. Hopefully it won't be too long before you are ready to return to Oz permanently. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hi All I know some of you posted recently about Medicare, but can't seem to find it. To all of you out in Oz waiting for visas....... Can you tell me how quick the Dept of Human services sort out your Medicare card under the reciprocal agreement scheme and is there a form I need to fill out in advance? So frantic now, flights booked, short break booked to recover, grand tour of UK friends and rellies booked, Oz car arranged, it will be just my luck that IMMI get a wriggle on and want us to do meds before we go, list of all med centres in UK now added in case we get the call! Just got to advertise our car for sale and hopefully someone will buy it or it's down to we buy any car. going for a rest.....and maybe a glass of something.... Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest geordie joe Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hi AllI know some of you posted recently about Medicare, but can't seem to find it. To all of you out in Oz waiting for visas....... Can you tell me how quick the Dept of Human services sort out your Medicare card under the reciprocal agreement scheme and is there a form I need to fill out in advance? So frantic now, flights booked, short break booked to recover, grand tour of UK friends and rellies booked, Oz car arranged, it will be just my luck that IMMI get a wriggle on and want us to do meds before we go, list of all med centres in UK now added in case we get the call! Just got to advertise our car for sale and hopefully someone will buy it or it's down to we buy any car. going for a rest.....and maybe a glass of something.... Julie Hi Julie, https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/forms/3101 this is the form for a Medicare card, take it to your local Centrelink/Medicare office and they will give you a temporary card with the correct one following in a couple of weeks. Enjoy your glass of something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARLEYDPHIL Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hi All Well here we are at the beginning of our new life. A Photo that I know all those in waiting want. Keep your spirits up and good luck with your continued progress. Cheers Phil n Jules xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Thanks Joe that,s brilliant, hiccup! Oh too much vino! julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Have a safe journey home, as you say it puts it all into perspective when you hear of dreadful news such as the Egypt Air Flight. Hopefully it won't be too long before you are ready to return to Oz permanently. Julie Thanks Julie. We'd be out there already but still have my elderly mum to sort out. My sister has promised to take over responsibility but it's still really difficult to leave. Talk about being pulled in two directions at once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hi I know exactly how you feel, we had the same issue with my Dad, I couldn't contemplate leaving whilst he was alive despite the fact that my brother would take on responsibility. You are torn both ways and only you can say what is right for you and your family. Good luck. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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