Hello everybody !

[Cedric]

I probably should have started had I seen the title before.

 

Let's put it straight: I am not british. I hope you won't blame me fort that: after all nobody is perfect :biglaugh: As for myself, I am a 34 years old secondary school teacher currently living in Geneva, Switzerland and I intend to start a migration project next july, hopefully by gaining a SS visa. Why? Well, not because I am looking for a better life (I have a good and stable position here), nor because I am dreaming of a life under the sun (I don't like the sun that much and it doesn't like me much either :cute:). Simply, I used to dream about the Antipodes since I was a kid and when I first visit Australia back in 2008, I felt like it was the first place on earth I would feel like calling home. Plus, as a trained, biologist, I am always been fascinated by Australia wildlife and the incredible paths evolution has taken here. Are these good reasons ? Probably not ? Is it rational ? Neither, but love isn't about reason.

 

The reason why I chose to register on this forum is because I did not have the chance to find a french equivalent of that forum. Indeed, what I like about this forum is that, thanks to its contributors, it is full of practical advices and very up-to-date about immigration news. That makes it a very rich source of information which I am glad to take advantage of.

 

Besides, it gives me the occasion to practice my english, and with the perspective of the IELTS test coming ahead, this is priceless :jiggy:

 

So I am looking forward to share stories and information with all of you. In the meantime, I wish you all a merry Christmas and may your dreams come true.

 

Cheers,

 

Cedric

[Guest guest33730]

Cedric,

 

Welcome to PIO - I'm glad you find the site useful and I hope all your dreams of emigration to Australia come true. I look forward to hearing more about your journey over the coming months.

 

All the best

 

Daniel

[BritChickx]

Welcome to the site . Hope your visa process goes quickly and smoothly! And have a great Christmas and new year too!

[B1K3R]

Hi Cedric and welcome to PIO. Actually, your English is not bad at all! :laugh: I'm sure you'll do well in the IELTS test :wink:

 

Oh, I'm not British either and have not been shot yet...yet :biglaugh:

 

Anyway, you won't be justified for your move to OZ, after all we decide to do whatever we want in life (permitting!) :cute:

 

Good luck mate and hope you'll enjoy your new journey!

 

Cheers

B!K3R

[fish.01]

What a nice introduction Cedric. Welcome. Our crazy animals are waiting for you :biggrin:

[Guest Noodle]

Hello and welcome, I'm a half and half so therefore not completely a Brit! This forum welcomes all and that is what is nice about it. Enjoy the festive holidays. Leila x

[Cedric]

Thanks to all !:wink:

[Guest NANITA]

Hi Cedric,

We are a swiss family, sorry my wife is spanish, from the german part canton Thurgau. I am glad aswell I found this incredible forum. There is no other like this one. Wellcome to "pomsinoz". This site is really very helpful and people are very nice and cooperativ.

 

We wish you all the best on your way to Australia!!!!!!

 

Merry Christmas.

Tobsys

[Cedric]

Hi Cedric,

We are a swiss family, sorry my wife is spanish, from the german part canton Thurgau. I am glad aswell I found this incredible forum. There is no other like this one. Wellcome to "pomsinoz". This site is really very helpful and people are very nice and cooperativ.

 

We wish you all the best on your way to Australia!!!!!!

 

Merry Christmas.

Tobsys

 

Hi Nanita,

 

Quite a coincidence, I am also used to call my wife Nanita, though she's not spanish but colombian.

 

Thank you for your kind welcome. I am looking forward to share experiences and advices with you.

Merry Christmas to you and your family. :christmastree:

 

Cedric

[TheOptimist]

Hi Cedric,

 

Welcome to PIO. Good luck with your journey, and hope that PIO provides lots of valuable and practical information, in addition to maybe making a few friendships along the way.

 

Merry Chirstmas!

[Cedric]

Hi Cedric,

 

Welcome to PIO. Good luck with your journey, and hope that PIO provides lots of valuable and practical information, in addition to maybe making a few friendships along the way.

 

Merry Chirstmas!

 

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you too !!

[Guest The Ropey HOFF]

Welcome to PIO

 

Ask me anything you want about Australia Cedric, i am an expert on ALL of it, i read a book about it once called - the lonelyness of the long distance Pom, so pm me if you want my advice.

[Cedric]

Welcome to PIO

 

Ask me anything you want about Australia Cedric, i am an expert on ALL of it, i read a book about it once called - the lonelyness of the long distance Pom, so pm me if you want my advice.

 

Thank you very much Ropey Hoff (or should I say, your deity :biglaugh:).

 

I surely will have lots of questions coming along the way.

 

Merry Christmas, white or not.

 

Cedric

[ausdreamer]

My name is Heidi, british but have always wondered why my mother called me after an austrian mountain girl who preferred goats!!!!

 

Welcome to PIO, I am only just beginning this wonderful journey of meeting wonderful people and finding out useful information.

 

I wish you luck in the journey you are taking and look forward to hearing how things pan out.

 

Merry Christmas!

[Guest guest30038]

Besides, it gives me the occasion to practice my english,

 

Welcome Cedric. With regards to practicing your English, IMHO it's better than some of us that (should that be "whom"?) have been speaking it all our lives :wink:

 

Merry Xmas to you and yours.

 

kev

[Cedric]

My name is Heidi, british but have always wondered why my mother called me after an austrian mountain girl who preferred goats!!!!

 

Welcome to PIO, I am only just beginning this wonderful journey of meeting wonderful people and finding out useful information.

 

I wish you luck in the journey you are taking and look forward to hearing how things pan out.

 

Merry Christmas!

 

Thank you ausdreamer,

 

I might be wrong, but I believe that Heidi was actually german (although many swiss would like to think that she was actually one of them). I think that there was an article in "the Australian" some time ago on that subject.

 

Nice name anyway, you would have huge success in Japan with it :biglaugh:

 

Merry Christmas to you and your family too !

[Cedric]

Welcome Cedric. With regards to practicing your English, IMHO it's better than some of us that (should that be "whom"?) have been speaking it all our lives :wink:

 

Merry Xmas to you and yours.

 

kev

 

Thank you itcouldbeworse. I don't believe but it is nice saying so. Anyway, to be a real australia, I still would have to master the 100 + words to say "beer" :biglaugh:

 

Merry Christmas to you too and your family.

[Tallyho!]

Welcome to PIO Cedric - don't think you'll have any problems with your IELTS :biggrin:

 

Wish you all the best on your visa journey. Have a lovely Christmas and all the best for the new year.

 

:santadance:

[Guest NANITA]

Dear PIO members,

congratulations to all of you who got VISA's and CO's

 

""May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love.

Christmas is the time of giving and sharing.

It is the time of loving and forgiving.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to Everyone!""

:christmastree::bells1:Tobsy,Nanita,Kevin, Dylan and Jennifer

 

[TheOptimist]

Dear PIO members,

congratulations to all of you who got VISA's and CO's

 

""May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love.

Christmas is the time of giving and sharing.

It is the time of loving and forgiving.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to Everyone!""

:christmastree::bells1:Tobsy,Nanita,Kevin, Dylan and Jennifer

 

 

Hi Nanita,

 

A lovely sentiment, thank you :wubclub:. Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the best for 2011!

 

Katherine

x