Guest jeffner1974 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Handed my keys over to my tenants!!! 3 sleeps to go WOOHOO!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chantel Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Ok. The wait is TOO long already! :arghh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hi Chantel We have been in Adelaide for 5 weeks tomorrow... Only have my phone at mo which why I can't get on here much... Will post a to date story once my shipping comes! How are you finding it Heather? Millie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 it's all systems go here Decided that bringing the Steiff teddy bear is going to cause too much grief with customs. DAFF emailed me to say that the stuffing would have to be removed from the bear for inspection and they charge $45 for every 15 minutes after the initial $90 fee. Erm. It doesn't have any sentimental value so I guess it is going to auction. Decided to go with Doree Bonner. Booked the carpet fitters for tomorrow morning to replace the one in my son's room so that I get my full deposit back from the landlord. Sorted stuff to go to the tip and other stuff for selling. The first lot is on gumtree tomorrow. Hoping for a nice day so I can get some pretty shots of my garden furniture for Ebay. Still trying to decide about whether to sell my skis. Will I ever use them again? Cancelling my gym membership :sad:and my storage facility tomorrow. Very busy day ahead tomorrow. Clearing the garden, selling stuff and shifting furniture around. Millie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Law Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 How are you finding it Heather? Millie x not bad at all Millie, struggling to get into teaching here even in TAFE...they want me to pay to transfer my UK qual over even though it has been assessed for my visa. Stupid really because I have friends who did the same as me and have gone straight into TAFE albeit different states. The conversion was all based on APL so no actual work would have to be done... I am going to a uni open day on Sat to see if I can fast track into secondary... i have signed on with an agency to see if I can get some cheffing work, they rang me yesterday and have got full time work for me from tomorrow, at least it will bring in another income whilst I attack the teaching side of things... Oh and its freezing on an evening! Mike got a job in the second week of being here...thankfully. When are you moving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 not bad at all Millie, struggling to get into teaching here even in TAFE...they want me to pay to transfer my UK qual over even though it has been assessed for my visa. Stupid really because I have friends who did the same as me and have gone straight into TAFE albeit different states. The conversion was all based on APL so no actual work would have to be done... I am going to a uni open day on Sat to see if I can fast track into secondary...i have signed on with an agency to see if I can get some cheffing work, they rang me yesterday and have got full time work for me from tomorrow, at least it will bring in another income whilst I attack the teaching side of things... Oh and its freezing on an evening! Mike got a job in the second week of being here...thankfully. When are you moving? Great news on the job for Mike. Takes a little pressure off. It's great that you managed to secure some agency work. I am starting to panic a little about jobs. I have to get full time work to qualify for permanent residency on the 475. I have seen quite a few deputy head jobs but no suitable mainstream teaching jobs. I am reluctant to go for deputy head jobs - I just don't want a baptism of fire into the Oz education system. I am hoping more 2013 jobs will come out this month but they seem to be just advertising for supply pools mainly. I really would prefer a bit of a break from teaching so looking at laboratory work too. Our flight is booked for November 2nd so on the count down now. I wish I did have to go back to work for term 1. Good luck with the work tomorrow and the job hunt Millie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Law Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Great news on the job for Mike. Takes a little pressure off. It's great that you managed to secure some agency work. I am starting to panic a little about jobs. I have to get full time work to qualify for permanent residency on the 475. I have seen quite a few deputy head jobs but no suitable mainstream teaching jobs. I am reluctant to go for deputy head jobs - I just don't want a baptism of fire into the Oz education system. I am hoping more 2013 jobs will come out this month but they seem to be just advertising for supply pools mainly. I really would prefer a bit of a break from teaching so looking at laboratory work too. Our flight is booked for November 2nd so on the count down now. I wish I did have to go back to work for term 1. Good luck with the work tomorrow and the job hunt Millie x thanks Millie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pswebb38 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Received an email this morning inviting us to apply for our visa in skillselect! Can't actually get on the website at the minute to check it, but very excited to get the invitation so soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Law Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Received an email this morning inviting us to apply for our visa in skillselect! Can't actually get on the website at the minute to check it, but very excited to get the invitation so soon! wow! You must be so excited... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pswebb38 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thanks Heather, very excited. Keep pinching myself to make it feel real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thanks Heather, very excited. Keep pinching myself to make it feel real! I thought I would give you another :ssign19:as I am so pleased for you both and you are from Kent. Good Luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Millie - I have two Steiff bears and I cannot leave them behind - one was a wedding present from OH, I cannot leave or sell him, the bear that is! Where did you read that the stuffing has to come out - that's just cruel:mad:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Fabricator Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Hi everyone, Heather, Im sooo pleased that things are going good with you, 5 weeks already time has flown, great to hear from you. Millie, huge congrats to you, it is all going ahead, that great to hear, good luck with selling things and getting packed up. Candygirl, great to hear you are well. Looks like everyone is having great news at the moment....really pleased for you all. just wanted to pass on my regards to everyone Becky xxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pswebb38 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I thought I would give you another :ssign19:as I am so pleased for you both and you are from Kent. Good Luck x Thanks very much. Are you from Kent aswell then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne_W Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Have had to reduce the price of our house today by £10,000 as only had one viewer in 12 weeks. I know I'm not the only one in this position but really could do with 10 grand right now but if it gets us to Oz then so be it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkinella Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Sorry to hear that Dianne. :wubclub: Good luck with the house sale. Jxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Millie - I have two Steiff bears and I cannot leave them behind - one was a wedding present from OH, I cannot leave or sell him, the bear that is! Where did you read that the stuffing has to come out - that's just cruel:mad:. Hey C girl. I know it is a pain. DAFF said they would class it as a wood shaving item and because it weighs under 5kg, it does not need a licence. They did suggest that it can be either heat treated or treated with gamma radiation if you want to avoid having the stuffing removed. Rather than go on and on I will forward the email to you. If I could get it through for 50 quid I would but I reckon it would end up being a lot more than that. Let me know if you get any more joy than me. I might give them a ring and see if there is a cheaper way before I sell it. Sold my lounge rattan outdoor furniture today, a divan bed, a double mattress, a rug and a bookshelf. Some bloke nearly bit my hand off for my golf clubs. He is sending a courier all the way from London. My dear little car has been scrubbed to sell. Just put this set on gumtree too. Will miss this because I liked it a lot; Millie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Hi everyone, Heather, Im sooo pleased that things are going good with you, 5 weeks already time has flown, great to hear from you. Millie, huge congrats to you, it is all going ahead, that great to hear, good luck with selling things and getting packed up. Candygirl, great to hear you are well. Looks like everyone is having great news at the moment....really pleased for you all. just wanted to pass on my regards to everyone Becky xxxxxx Thanks Becky How are you getting along? Millie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Millie - there's no stopping you Gal!!!!! You have certainly been busy:biggrin: Thanks for the email, I have filed it in my Aussie folder. I love the furniture, I am sure that will sell quickly as well. Becky - what's happening with you both? Do you have a date in mind yet? I know you have lots to get sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thanks very much. Are you from Kent aswell then? I was born in Gillingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pswebb38 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Just down the road from me then, I'm in Sittingbourne area. What a small world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pswebb38 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Stayed up until the early hours of this morning and submitted our 190 visa in skillselect! Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Stayed up until the early hours of this morning and submitted our 190 visa in skillselect! Woohoo! Yay!! Your on your way down the oz road. Today has been frustrating. A 5 hour drive to the airport and back to drop my brother off. Deepest darkest Devon is lovely but not if you want to go anywhere in a hurry or shop at Christian Dior. It's true, you should never mix friends and money. All the people who wanted me to let them know the very second I was thinking of selling my car. Well of course they want it for next to nothing. So garage it is. I will call them tomorrow and do the deal. Based on our annual rainfall here, I am not relishing the thought of walking to the bus stop in the village for the next two months but needs must. I would take it with me but it isn't practical. On the plus side my brother gave me stack of help with sorting my house and stuff out and gave my garden a short back and sides. :wubclub: It was a bit surreal and sad saying goodbye because it feels like its forever. :cry: Millie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alice2 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Finally settled on a shipping company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum of 5 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 spent the day giving my full attention to my girls, because as soon as we step up our move, they'll be lucky to get my attention until we hit Perth. :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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