Guest siamsusie Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Fleabo..... THANK YOU ... too often us movers can get get caught up with some of the negativity about moving, a few of us are wondering 'are we making the right move' but posts like yours just prove to me that we are!! I can't wait for my new adventure to start, I am so waiting for that day when Micheal, our beautiful dogs and me take that first walk on the beach. I am getting teary just thinking about it!!!! THANK YOU , you have given me the kick up the bum I needed!!! Oh this is like the Maternity Ward, the "Happy Thread":jiggy: I am loving it... I love to do happy! and yes it will be exciting to read your arrival report :hug: Susie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaz36 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hi, We are headed to Brisbane mid April, not booked flights yet, but in the process of selling/renting house, and booking shipping so will definitely be no later. Not sure what we will find, how easy it will be to find a rental etc given the areas we were looking at have been hit bad by the floods (western suburbs) so need to just stay with my sis first and play it be ear. Really looking forward to going now, expected to be there Nov 2010 but not selling house put paid to that so now will be renting it out if not sold in time for April. We're not hanging about any longer, as we are still in touch with a few employers we saw whilst on our reccie and are keen to just get there and start working. They're still keen to have my OH. Looking forward to catching up with the others already in Brisbane who have arranged regular meet ups. Shaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndalelodge Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Heading to Brissie [or hopefully Hervey Bay if I can get a job there ] in July 2011. Fingers crossed for jobs, houses, etc, etc Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherof2 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 We're heading for Geelong in August (me nurse, hubby accountant son 14 & daughter 11). Should have gone two years ago, had flights booked but had to postpone due to circumstances beyond our control :arghh: So on wards and upwards once again. We'll start looking at flights etc next month then the fun begins :jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'm going in August, 25th, to Perth. Doesn't really count though as it's on a WHV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabo Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'm going in August, 25th, to Perth. Doesn't really count though as it's on a WHV You might end up staying.:yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 You might end up staying.:yes: I doubt it, I have a uni place at Bournemouth when I get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabo Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I doubt it, I have a uni place at Bournemouth when I get back. True - but what will you have to leave to take it up? Like I say, you put yourself out there...:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Youre just as bad as my family lol. They think I'll end up staying forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Esme Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Best of luck to everyone, i have to wait till 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaroo Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Good Luck to all that are making the move in 2011! I hope its all you wanted and more and if not then a least you gave a try! Emma :hug:xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodznsez Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 We're off , hopefully in April, but it's looking more like May....to Melbourne!! wooo I'm in process of applying for visa, which takes up to 3 months.. looking at suburbs , have a few penciled in. Looking for jobs at the moment... We're now trying to work out how much we need to save.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Angelica Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 We'll be heading out to Sydney at some point this year, we have to go before Oct to validate the Visa. We're renting our house out whilst we give it a 6-12 month trial and We're looking at apartments in Mosman/Neutral Bay. I honestly don't know where to begin with what to take, what to leave :arghh: There is SO much to think about, I have a spreadsheet that could win prizes :GEEK: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything is possible Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 We'll be heading out to Sydney at some point this year, we have to go before Oct to validate the Visa. We're renting our house out whilst we give it a 6-12 month trial and We're looking at apartments in Mosman/Neutral Bay. I honestly don't know where to begin with what to take, what to leave :arghh: There is SO much to think about, I have a spreadsheet that could win prizes :GEEK: LOL - Thought I was the only one with a spreadsheet my hubby thinks im crazy, but with 2 young kids involved it has to be done.... As i say I dont want to move to inhance our lives only to have to stay in and stare at 4 walls as we cant afford to do anything. Were off to sydney too, best of luck Nat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drop Bear Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Well, after wanting to go back ever since I lived there for a period as a child 21 years ago, I'm finally off to Melbourne on the 24th of Jan.......landing on Australia Day, which seems pretty appropriate!:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrightonBoys Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 mmmm...spreadsheet.....me thinks this might be a good idea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebahat Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 we are heading to Mandurah (near Perth), if everything goes well we should be there on the 3rd March (with 2 weeks in South Africa on the way :-) Good luck to anyone who`s planning to emigrate Stay positive, easier said than done, I`m so stressed myself that I can`t sleep at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Give the flight centre call, I got a great deal on Singapore airlines. Everywhere I looked prices were approx £1050 to brissie but flight centres was £802. Hope this helps! Katie There's a good price at the moment for £536 one way with Singapore airlines on their website for 2nd week in feb! I wouldn't say it's a bargain at £2500 for the five of us. It's still not bad! I called sing airlines yesterday and asked about the double baggage allowance and they said I would qualify for it! They didn't take any details. They said just to turn up at the airport with our double baggage and they will check it in?!? Has anyone else had that experience?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaz36 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Yes, you'll get double allowance if you've not used your permanent stay visa yet, but if I were you, I'd get it in writing and take it with you, just in case the person on the desk that day doesnt agree. You dont get it for a temp visa, just an indefinite stay visa, unused, and unvalidated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchbaby99 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 There's a good price at the moment for £536 one way with Singapore airlines on their website for 2nd week in feb! I wouldn't say it's a bargain at £2500 for the five of us. It's still not bad! I called sing airlines yesterday and asked about the double baggage allowance and they said I would qualify for it! They didn't take any details. They said just to turn up at the airport with our double baggage and they will check it in?!? Has anyone else had that experience?! Of course I forgot about it being on way. Unfortunately mine is return as I'm only going for a months holiday this time!! The move hopefully will come in the next couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Living in hope Emma tbh,cpl of lifes events have stopped us going up to now,but if/when the hse sells we will be off to S.A,hopefully a sleepy little place called Victor harbor,not much nitelife there,quiet,but thats what we want now,or maybe Noarlunga south adelaide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddygunner Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Family of 5 from west of Ireland heading to Melbourne 1st week in June Going to book flights this weekend. Can't wait- never been to Aus so its a big adventure for everyone- doing it to have a better lifestyle for kids and get away from constant talk of IMF here in Ireland. We really enjoyed Phil down under last night - could relate to family who moved also without visisting Aus previously. Good luck to everyone this year and hope to meet you at future PIO meet ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AnnaW Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'm moving over to brisbane with my partner on the 17th feb for 2 years. No work for me or accom yet but we do have a spreadsheet and wellies! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oz Boots Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'm flying to Melbourne on 1st February!!! Very excited and cannot wait. I'll be joined by my OH when he flies over on March 10. Then we can start our new life together. Excited and scared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise28 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Flying out on 14th Feb, 4 days in HK then land is Brissie on 19th Feb. Will be in Buderim, Sunshine Coast for a month or so before driving around Oz in a camper. On WHV like Britchick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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