Caz Brady Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Just an update on the en-suite. I woke up this morning - one wall has started to peel :cry: Hiya just consulted the hubby and he says that you'll have to scrape off the paint and don't use the en suite for a couple of days to let it dry out properly then use a damp proof paint. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hiya just consulted the hubby and he says that you'll have to scrape off the paint and don't use the en suite for a couple of days to let it dry out properly then use a damp proof paint.Hope this helps! Thanks for that Caz, I will give it go and let you know how I get on. On a more positive note, I have nearly finished the upstairs bathroom :biggrin: Only another 6 rooms and hall, stairs and landing to go!!! However, passports photos for all at weekend, then countersignature at weekend too, then wooohooooo, appointment at Australia House to apply for my Aus passport and once I have got all the passports sorted, can apply for the Spouse visa for the hubby and kids :biggrin: xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Finally sent my VU app for trade assessment off! Wonder how long it will take? This was actually sent to Vic Uni by my agent on the 20th, on the 21st he got a reply asking for further info!!!!! How fast? Any way the info has been sent today all ready for Monday a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just had the first of the shipping companies in to give us a quote on shipping. Looking at about half a container or thereabouts. Need to sell more stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Brady Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 We received our 489 state sponsorship! Hip hip hooray! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 We received our 489 state sponsorship! Hip hip hooray! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Congratulations :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffanZimbo Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Bought our "new-ish" car to take with next year. We now can plan for our move any time after 9 June 2014. Very sad that we are in the process of selling my beloved VW Golf but can't afford to take two cars with us.... and can't afford to run three cars till we go either. Next on the list is a massive sale of old toys, child car seats, children's clothing and anything else in the loft which won't be going with.... just need to decide whether to sell on Facebook / Gumtree or ebay (not a fan of ebay..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I have completely re-decorated the upstairs bathroom, it looks like a different room! Got the passport forms filled out, the passport photos done, booked an estate agent to come and see the house on Saturday, had the boiler serviced, and have decided to start the hall, stairs and landing as that is the biggest job for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Brady Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I have completely re-decorated the upstairs bathroom, it looks like a different room! Got the passport forms filled out, the passport photos done, booked an estate agent to come and see the house on Saturday, had the boiler serviced, and have decided to start the hall, stairs and landing as that is the biggest job for me. Have you tackled the en suite again yet? Let me know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Bought our "new-ish" car to take with next year. We now can plan for our move any time after 9 June 2014. Very sad that we are in the process of selling my beloved VW Golf but can't afford to take two cars with us.... and can't afford to run three cars till we go either. Next on the list is a massive sale of old toys, child car seats, children's clothing and anything else in the loft which won't be going with.... just need to decide whether to sell on Facebook / Gumtree or ebay (not a fan of ebay..) Being a lazy beast, I couldn't be bothered with selling anything. I give all the unwanted/too young toys to the baby next door, and put the clothes into the charity shop at the end of the street. Along with anything else I don't want - I've even given them duvets before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Have you tackled the en suite again yet? Let me know how it goes! OMG Caz. Each day, more paint is starting to crack and peel :eek:. I've decided to leave it now and get on with the rest of the house, otherwise at this rate, I will be spending all my time just in there!! I think once it's all cracked and peeled, I will strip it back to bare plaster as your OH advised and re-start. The upstairs bathroom looks good though lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I have finally put a message on FB and we are gradually working through our clients telling them that we are offski in 15 weeks. I feel a bit sick:swoon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1johnston Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Finally got a date for my technical interview which will be in a couple of weeks. Just wish we could have been at this stage 2 months ago and been in a position to avoid the new visa application charges. Oh well, what will be, will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Brady Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Applied for our 489 can't believe we got it in before the price hike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Spent the day working at home in the rain, I've been concreting edgings for the new drive. We may be a long way off our move to Oz but getting the very best out of our property should A) Get us the best possible price and B) Help towards selling as fast as poss. I was soaked to the skin by 1.30pm and had to work until 3pm in it to get finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I have been learning the words to Waltzing Matilda, so I know them hoff by heart when I get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong, Under the shade of a Coolibah tree, And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boil, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me, And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boil You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. .................... Down came a jumbuck to drink at that billabong Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee, And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me, And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. ..................... Up rode the squatter mounted on his thorough-bred Down came the troopers One Two Three Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. Waltzing Matilda Waltzing Matilda You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. ...................... Up jumped the swagman sprang in to the billabong You'll never catch me alive said he, And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. Waltzing Matilda Waltzing Matilda You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. ....................... It's just beautiful, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Applied for our 489 can't believe we got it in before the price hike! Yayyyyyyy :jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Spent the day working at home in the rain, I've been concreting edgings for the new drive. We may be a long way off our move to Oz but getting the very best out of our property should A) Get us the best possible price and B) Help towards selling as fast as poss.I was soaked to the skin by 1.30pm and had to work until 3pm in it to get finished! I know how you feel, I am doing the same for the same reasons. I've started on the hall, stairs and landing now. I painted 15 spindles today :biggrin: Only another 53 to go :cry: I'm not sure why I didn't buy a bungalow or an apartment now I think about it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Still decorating the house and clearing out the clutter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Spent the day working at home in the rain, I've been concreting edgings for the new drive. We may be a long way off our move to Oz but getting the very best out of our property should A) Get us the best possible price and B) Help towards selling as fast as poss.I was soaked to the skin by 1.30pm and had to work until 3pm in it to get finished! I have been doing this to my house for the last 18 months, fully decorated top to bottom, new carpets, new furniture, done the gardens, it looks like a show house and I have done it all without the wife realising it. She said the other day, the house is really lovely and I said, hopefully it will sell quickly when we go to Oz. She gave me that look, only a wife can give her husband, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I have been doing this to my house for the last 18 months, fully decorated top to bottom, new carpets, new furniture, done the gardens, it looks like a show house and I have done it all without the wife realising it. She said the other day, the house is really lovely and I said, hopefully it will sell quickly when we go to Oz. She gave me that look, only a wife can give her husband, lol. That's what I'm hoping...not that the hubbie will notice but that it will sell more quickly :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnsey10 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 To cut a long story short ....... not :biggrin: In Perth with the family Jan / Feb 2012 (our fourth visit) We all decided to go for the move on 12 Feb 2012 on the train from Whitfords to Perth (son stipulated a pool) March 2012 Booked the IELTS in Edinburgh March 2012 Engaged ASA Consultants as our Agents April 2012 Sat the IELTS Test April 2012 recieved docs from ASA to prepare for EA CDR submission May 2012 Passed IELTS R9L9S9W8 Submitted EA CDR July 2012 Sold house September 2012 waited .....waited .....waited .....waited .....waited .....waited ..... EA CDR Positive 19 Nov 2012 EOI submitted Nov 2012 Invited Dec 2012 Visa 189 Submitted Feb 2013 Medicals / Police Check March 2013 CO Allocated March 2013 Medical referred March 2013 Got quote from Petair for the Dog March 2013 Dog got rabies jabs March 2013 Job Offer April 2013 Dog's rabies test OK April 2013 Medical Cleared 7/5/13 Visa Grant 7/5/13 Flights Booked 15/5/13 Parents decided they are emigrating also 20/5/13 Parents house on market 27/5/13 Parents house sold 30/5/13 Moving company quoted for removals June 2013 Make the big move on 10th September Gatwick - Dubai - Perth Cant believe what we have been through, but it will be worth it. Tony, Sandra, Luke and Bud the Dog. oh ..... and the parents :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Applied for our 489 can't believe we got it in before the price hike! You know how excited we both are for you All, but doesn't hurt to say it one more time, :ssign19::jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hoffer Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Ive just signed my contract of employment and resigned from my position in the UK WAHOOOOOOOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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