Jellybeagle Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Thanks Lala and Jellybeagle :yes: I have to admit that after finding this website at 5am this morning (couldnt sleep - to much on my mind!) I did feel a little less 'isolated'. Because we can't tell anyone I am finding it hard to deal with. My OH would freak out if he even knew I had posted something on here!! -- oh well - to bad so sad!!! :tongue: When we get there I wont be working either (first time in 20 years!!) but I think I will go mad if that stays a permanent thing. Have you guys got quotes for furniture removals etc? Jelly - I can't add you guys to facebook yet :cry: cos I won't be able to keep my own blinking secret on there!! Hi misbehaving Not to worry just keep the posts coming and anything we can do to help just shout - what do you do at the mo workwise ? Angela. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybeagle Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi Folks,I'm from Ireland and am moving to Mackay in 10 weeks with my husband and 18 month old twin girsl :eek: We are both very nervous and excited at the same time ! Can anybody please give me advice on good areas to rent, cost of living (I've heard it can be quite high) and toddler groups in Mackay. Thanks in advance, Debbie x Hi Debbie Welcome to our little group - North of Mackay seems popular - check out some of my earlier posts for areas and loads of links to info - the council, bus routes etc. Angela.:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybeagle Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi girls and a great big welcome to all the new recruits - obviously Mackay is the place to be :biggrin: - anyone looking for rental furniture check out http://www.mrrental.com.au/Find-a-Store/Locations/Australia/Queensland/North-Mackay.aspx not too pricey - definately also listen into http://www.mrrental.com.au/Find-a-Store/Locations/Australia/Queensland/North-Mackay.aspx on a laptop as it starts to make you feel at home - for anyone who needs any other info check out my earlier posts for links to the council, estate agents etc. Looks like we are on target for the end of may - woop woop :wacko::wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest piper84 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi Kate :biggrin: Glad to hear someone else is gonna brave the long flight with two toddlers in tow :wacko: > It would be fantastic to kinda know people over there in the same boat :smile: My husband is a diesel fitter/mechanic. We had been looking to relocate for so long as there really seems to be no job opportunities here in Ireland anymore. Hi Angela, nice to "meet" you :smile: I will go and have a look at those links now, the more info I have, the better I feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dublingirl Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hiya, ive has seen quite a few threads of people mentioning Mackay, and have met a couple of nice people on here who are also heading that way. I just wondered who out there is also planning on moving to Mackay this year and what areas you have decided to move to and what you like about them - or areas you have looked into? This would be a huge help! We have two daughters so obvioulsy we need to do our reseach to get the right area for them in terms of safety, schooling, other families to socialise with, activities. And hello to you all too!:v_SPIN: Thanks Hi There, We heading to Mackay July or August but not sure where to rent yet as husband going to head over first see how he likes job and which area would be best as we have the kids to think of to, My daughter (14yrs) and my son (5yrs) will be going to school so have been in contact with a few schools and have been assured of places for them. Really excited ......if anyone can give us advice on area's, schools etc I would really appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissBehaving Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 We are taking our furniture with us - took flipping years to buy what we have - I can't think of getting rid of it. I was looking for a furnished place for us to stop in whilst our furniture arrives - cos knowing my luck the ship will go the wrong way when leaving the UK! :spinny: I work in the hospitality industry at the mo - but having looked at the jobs that are available in Mackay, I think I may have to diverse a little when I decide to go back to work. I hope we do all manage to keep in touch - it seems strange that I have only just made 'friends' with you guys but already I feel a 'support network' building. My daughter is 8 and is in year 3 at the moment - becuase we are due to leave in November I am not sure what I do with her regarding school. Does anyone know what year she would fit into in Mackay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lala28 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 We are taking our furniture with us - took flipping years to buy what we have - I can't think of getting rid of it.I was looking for a furnished place for us to stop in whilst our furniture arrives - cos knowing my luck the ship will go the wrong way when leaving the UK! :spinny: I work in the hospitality industry at the mo - but having looked at the jobs that are available in Mackay, I think I may have to diverse a little when I decide to go back to work. I hope we do all manage to keep in touch - it seems strange that I have only just made 'friends' with you guys but already I feel a 'support network' building. My daughter is 8 and is in year 3 at the moment - becuase we are due to leave in November I am not sure what I do with her regarding school. Does anyone know what year she would fit into in Mackay? Hiya I'm sure she would be in the same year (i think). It's really easy to enrol at the schools. It's worth bearing in mind that you have to buy all text books as well as uniforms & usual stationary things. Have to say from my experience though that the schools are fab! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-a-dream! Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi Kate :biggrin: Glad to hear someone else is gonna brave the long flight with two toddlers in tow :wacko: > It would be fantastic to kinda know people over there in the same boat :smile: My husband is a diesel fitter/mechanic. We had been looking to relocate for so long as there really seems to be no job opportunities here in Ireland anymore. Hi Angela, nice to "meet" you :smile: I will go and have a look at those links now, the more info I have, the better I feel Thats what my partner does - it may be the same company!?? I def feel better about everything knowing people are going to be there who i know:biggrin:. I Probably talk to you guys about it more than the OH - lol - he just gets fed all the info I pick up off here :cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest piper84 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi Kate, Yes could be with the same company, It a earthmoving repair place that Trev is going to be working at, haven't got the name of the company yet but he got the job through this recruitment agency http://www.globalforceresource.com. Have to say they have been very helpful :biggrin: Those links have been a big help Angela, was going back through the thread and found the bank account one which was a great help, gonna have a look at these furniture rental ones now :cool: Hi Dublingirl, your on the right thread anyways! only here a day or so myself and have already got so much help and advice :smile: Have my mam taking my two girls for the day tomorrow till I start sorting out the house for packing etc, starting to feel real when I'm looking around thinking "will I bring this or that" :yellow_guy_smiling_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest piper84 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 just had a look on youtube at a video of blacks beach, have to say it looks lovely :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissBehaving Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Anyone fancy joining me for a walkabout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joshkat Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi Piper84, Just wanting to say hello, as i dont think I have yet! We are moving with our two toddler girls too. What job will your hubby be doing? I think its about 8 familys (??) on here now moving to Mackay in the next 6 months. Will be great if we can all keep in touch and help each other out and have meet ups. Kate xx Yes hello to everyone new,and its great knowing that there are other familys going to Mackay and what a great help this is as we are all in the same boat [or plane]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest piper84 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Contract signed sealed delivered! Mackay here we come :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lala28 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Wow congrats!! When do you think you will be going? Lala:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest piper84 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi Lala :biggrin: Looks like it could be as little as 8 weeks now :eek: Cant believe how quick it seems to be coming together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lala28 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Wow about the same as us then :biggrin: Keep me updated & we can meet up once we get there & get sorted. Lala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-a-dream! Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Fab news on your contract! Not long now :cool: I looked at the website you mentioned your hubby went thru - and not the same company as my partner, but the job specification sounds more or less the same, so they could be working in the same area :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-a-dream! Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Anyone fancy joining me for a walkabout? We love that clip - keep talking about when we eventually get there, and putting that song on and cruising down the street - lol! :jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest piper84 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 That will be brilliant Lala :cool: it will be great to kinda know someone out there already Kate - the company name is Orionstone, based in Mackay city, was able to find it today on google earth, about a 20 minute drive from blacks beach I think :biggrin: Looks like I better start making a packing plan :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Bring a few woollies, it's ffreeeeezing. Well, 17 C at 5.30 AM Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lala28 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Bring a few woollies, it's ffreeeeezing. Well, 17 C at 5.30 AM Cheers, Bobj. Lol bobj We are lucky if its that at lunchtime :biglaugh: Lala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest piper84 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Think it was 10C here for most of day lol and thats a lovely day here :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissBehaving Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Well - we signed a sole mandate with the local estate agent today - so the house is now officially on the market. GULP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dublingirl Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hey Piper, Just wondering if your visa is through ? We been told ours could take another 8 wks but reckon it will take us that long to get everything organised before we leave. Have been trying to clear out house bit by bit so it wont be too difficult when the time comes to rent it out. Will have to sell cars too :eek: sooo much to do!! Also think we will both have to do driving test again within 3 months of arriving does anyone know if this is true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissBehaving Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Also think we will both have to do driving test again within 3 months of arriving does anyone know if this is true? I THINK I have read somewhere that if you have British Licence you hand it in in Queensland and they transfer it to a Aussie one. I dont think you have to redo your licence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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