Guest guest36187 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 To be honest, never liked watching WDU and never did before we left. For me, the best way to learn is to do! We had family out here that gave us a hell of a more realistic view than that program ever could!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inspiration Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Seaviews in Swansea for £180 - nice pad you guys got there...so good luck in Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si T Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi all A bit cloudy in Lanzarote this morning so thought I would give an update now the episode has been aired. We won´t be able to see it until Sunday. As you can see from my sig we are flying out on the 14th March but it is currently only the three of us. Kirsty has decided to wait until she finishes her degree to follow us but will be visiting in between. We have also floated the idea of her doing her final year in Perth as it may be a good opportunity for her to make friends rather than coming over cold. As for Nanna Dot, she is going to Florida for the first time in May to do the whole Disney thing so I wouldn´t rule out her visiting with my parents sometime in the future. Trust me, nobody who has ever met her could ever forget her and she is an inspiration on how to live your life instead of moping about how tough her life is with age related illness. Her next intention is a tandem sky dive for charity. Thanks for all the positive responses. Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimsdu Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi all A bit cloudy in Lanzarote this morning so thought I would give an update now the episode has been aired. We won´t be able to see it until Sunday. As you can see from my sig we are flying out on the 14th March but it is currently only the three of us. Kirsty has decided to wait until she finishes her degree to follow us but will be visiting in between. We have also floated the idea of her doing her final year in Perth as it may be a good opportunity for her to make friends rather than coming over cold. As for Nanna Dot, she is going to Florida for the first time in May to do the whole Disney thing so I wouldn´t rule out her visiting with my parents sometime in the future. Trust me, nobody who has ever met her could ever forget her and she is an inspiration on how to live your life instead of moping about how tough her life is with age related illness. Her next intention is a tandem sky dive for charity. Thanks for all the positive responses. Si Great news... And a little info for you here. I am an ex pro skydiver who was based in Florida for 12 yrs. Tell your Nanna to do her tandem skydive when she is there. the centre i worked at was the best in the world and only 45 minutes from Orlando. Beats trying to do it in the UK and its alot nicer doing it in warm air.. Hence why i lived is Florida for 12 yrs.. Message me if you want more info on this i will be happy to send it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal2 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Kirsty sounds very sensible to me, we leave in April and our son has 2 more years to do here at Uni, so will be doing the visitng thing too, he may do a Masters at an Oz uni to cultivate friends, so that maybe an idea for Kirsty, but I dont think they will have any problem making mates, Ben managed it on a 2 week visit last summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallydilly Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Awwww I love nanna Dot xx Hope you're having a good time, and jeez never mind moving to Perth, I might move to Swansea, must be summat in the water as Mrs T looks so young!!! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Good to see a gay couple in WDU for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supa Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hope you are enjoying Lanzarote. Really enjoyed your programme yesterday - you look a lovely family. I think Kirstie is being very sensible and I really think she will join you in the future as you could see her becoming more pro-Oz as the week wore on after being anti at the start. Also your son looks a real sweetie and I'm sure he will fit in just fine. Which leaves Nanna Dot. How lovely is she - the sort of lady you just want to hug. I'm sure she'll have a fab time in Florida; it's a great place. Good luck to you all. X Hi all A bit cloudy in Lanzarote this morning so thought I would give an update now the episode has been aired. We won´t be able to see it until Sunday. As you can see from my sig we are flying out on the 14th March but it is currently only the three of us. Kirsty has decided to wait until she finishes her degree to follow us but will be visiting in between. We have also floated the idea of her doing her final year in Perth as it may be a good opportunity for her to make friends rather than coming over cold. As for Nanna Dot, she is going to Florida for the first time in May to do the whole Disney thing so I wouldn´t rule out her visiting with my parents sometime in the future. Trust me, nobody who has ever met her could ever forget her and she is an inspiration on how to live your life instead of moping about how tough her life is with age related illness. Her next intention is a tandem sky dive for charity. Thanks for all the positive responses. Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PityTheFool Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 How can they go the whole series (20 episodes) and not one of them be in Melbourne, the country's second largest city??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Law Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 How can they go the whole series (20 episodes) and not one of them be in Melbourne, the country's second largest city??? Nor Adelaide!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PityTheFool Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Maybe they only want people to go to Perth, Brisbane and Sydney!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Are you thinking they get some kind of financial help from these city's to film there????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 It seems like each series just concentrates on 2 or 3 places. I watched repeats a few months ago and there wasn't 1 of Brisbane - they was lots of Adelaide though. Must all be budget lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucysdream Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yes last series there was loads on Adelaide, and Melbourne I think. There were none on others such as Perth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PityTheFool Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Are you thinking they get some kind of financial help from these city's to film there????? Not sure. But I'm sure it must help with advertising certain areas to would-be migrants. You would just think it makes sence to have 4 episodes on each of the top 5 cities (maybe a few of New Zeland if really necessary!!!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I am sure the get help from each city or I am just being cynical. In my case I am happy the Perh helped out (allegedly) as we have seen a bit more of Perth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si T Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Wouldn't financial support be a form of advertising and be against the license fee legislation that applies? In the scheme of things the amount of money they spend on the Australia part of the filming is minimal when compared to the BBC's annual budget so I guess taking both aspects is may be unlikely for this to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Wouldn't financial support be a form of advertising and be against the license fee legislation that applies? In the scheme of things the amount of money they spend on the Australia part of the filming is minimal when compared to the BBC's annual budget so I guess taking both aspects is may be unlikely for this to happen. Actually the rules were changed very recently such that the BBC is now allowed to have sponsorship and product placement - but there are strict rules as to how this is done including a requirement to tell the viewer when this is happening. That said I have yet to see any programmes where the BBC has said it is doing this and it certainly hasn't been mentioned on "wanted down under". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiajoe Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Just watched the no 16 episode the wood family, without being disrespectful why goto Australia and ask your brothers boss how much you could earn , surely a phone call could of sorted this. along with cost of living , his family live there ask them!!! Sorry but this one is definitely get a free flight to visit the family Sorry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK AND CO Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Just watched the selfish Mum & Dad (playing the trump card) I hope there son does not go after such a low blow it may be your dream but why use blackmail. I might be wrong on this but how can you take some ones child (adult) to emigrate with you ?? if I am right then the programme should put this very misleading statement wright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucysdream Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Perhaps the girlfriend is just going on a working holiday visa for the first 12 months, then maybe they were thinking of doing a bridging visa as she would have been living with the boyfriend so could apply as a defacto partner....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucysdream Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 The son did vote to go and he only seemed to change his mind once he got a girlfriend, then I suppose it was a case if she wanted to go or not. Once they said she could come he seemed more then willing. Same as the daughter really, she didn't want to go as she had a boyfriend back home, as soon as that ended she wanted to get straight out there. I guess the parents knew this and didn't want teenage relationships to hold their children back in the UK when they wanted to go, and they seemed quite happy the girlfriend was coming along. I think sometimes mummy and daddy know best! My mum's always right! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitnesstasha Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 woo hoo! we have been picked...and off to Oz nxt month and filming starts this month...still cant quite believe it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie2302 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 woo hoo! we have been picked...and off to Oz nxt month and filming starts this month...still cant quite believe it! Fantastic Tasha, we too got picked and are off to Melbourne end March, where you off to? Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitnesstasha Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 how lovely Debbie...us too end of March..we are Brisbane...its bonkers isnt it!!! I have been reading previous comments, its going to be really weird if peps talk about my family on tintenet! so much to do I feel..so little time! are u staying on longer? xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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