Glenwood 10 Posted January 16, 2012 I would love to meet up with people from the area so keep me in touch with anything planned! :biggrin: We have been in Oz for two years now but only just moved to Glenwood and it islike going back to the beginning all over again - plus side the Ettamogh is just down the road so the OH and I pop in for a beer on the weekend large outside area fro a beer in the sunshine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie38 10 Posted January 16, 2012 Hi love to meet for coffee once the kids go back to school,its just the wait to see the schools thats bothering me a bit,this is our girls first time in an english speaking school as we lived in France for the past 6 years.From a tiny village school its a huge change for them.Our youngest is 7 but does not read yet in english.But i'm sure everything will be fine!! julie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mcauleyl30 Posted January 16, 2012 Hi Glenwood I am in the Ettamoagh very often as well great place n excellent facilities to keep the kids entertained, I am just up the road from it where did u live before oz? I hope u settle well into Glenwood, after 2 years in oz what do u think so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesleyneil 10 Posted January 16, 2012 I am sure they will be fine kids are full of surpises but you wouldn't be normal if you didn't worry. My kids are 15 and 12 and on they first day at high school me and Neil couldn't settle until they had finished but they were both fine. Look forward to meeting up soon and try not to worry. Hilove to meet for coffee once the kids go back to school,its just the wait to see the schools thats bothering me a bit,this is our girls first time in an english speaking school as we lived in France for the past 6 years.From a tiny village school its a huge change for them.Our youngest is 7 but does not read yet in english.But i'm sure everything will be fine!! julie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Team Rennolds 160 Posted January 16, 2012 large outside area fro a beer in the sunshine Now that's what I'm talking about! Mark Applied Sept 2009 but held up by visa priority changes. Had 2 babies and then found job sponsor Nov 2011. Visa Granted Jan 2012. Arrived April 2012 & Loving It. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonbclark 10 Posted January 17, 2012 Hi, We've been in the Hills since Sept 2011 so if you need any advice please ask us. Our 5 year old twins start Matthew Pearce in Feb :-) Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkeynutzz 10 Posted January 17, 2012 Hi Jon Matthew Pearce school is one on our list to visit when we get out there. We have twins too aged 8. I need to have school walking distance as we will only have one car. So looking at living around B Hills. Do you Travel to CBD daily? If you do how long does it take? Also does your school have after school club? I need to look for a job when I get out too. A week on Sunday.....eeekkkkkk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glenwood 10 Posted January 17, 2012 Hi Glenwood I am in the Ettamoagh very often as well great place n excellent facilities to keep the kids entertained, I am just up the road from it where did u live before oz? I hope u settle well into Glenwood, after 2 years in oz what do u think so far? Oh yes the Ettamoagh is a regular haunt for my OH and I you may see us there sometimes the couple sat on their own with mobile phones and no kids lol! Well we do have a boy but he is 15 now so not really wanting to hang out with mum and dad!!! We have often said we think we should move closer. We were in Canberra before Sydney moved here for OH's work he is an engineer in heavy industry and not a great call for that in Canberra. We love Oz I have to admit and have made some good friends in Canberra so the move here has been like starting all over again but not one that we regret in anyway! What about you how long have you been here and what do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellie 2 601 Posted January 18, 2012 Matthew Pearce does and I'm sure others will have too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie38 10 Posted January 18, 2012 Hi All what about a meet at the Ettamoagh ?? i have never beem but have driven by it quite a lot! i got curious and looked it up after reading on here about it,it sounds good for the kids aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesleyneil 10 Posted January 18, 2012 I'm up for that just let me know date and time :biggrin: Hi Allwhat about a meet at the Ettamoagh ?? i have never beem but have driven by it quite a lot! i got curious and looked it up after reading on here about it,it sounds good for the kids aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginginu 10 Posted January 18, 2012 Hi Allwhat about a meet at the Ettamoagh ?? i have never beem but have driven by it quite a lot! i got curious and looked it up after reading on here about it,it sounds good for the kids aswell. Ooh, can we come as well. It's that funny place with the car on the roof isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesleyneil 10 Posted January 18, 2012 Yeah that's the one on windsor road Ooh, can we come as well. It's that funny place with the car on the roof isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3FatCats 6,875 Posted January 18, 2012 Yeah that's the one on windsor road Our Lesley is well known at the Etta! :laugh: Hello missus and hello ladies. Welcome to the Hills. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive at where we started, and know the place for the first time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesleyneil 10 Posted January 18, 2012 Now don't you be giving away all my secrets lol.......loving the profile pic mind :wink: Our Lesley is well known at the Etta! :laugh: Hello missus and hello ladies. Welcome to the Hills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glenwood 10 Posted January 18, 2012 Would love to meet up sounds good though I am doing the visitor thing at the moment so wouldn't be able to meet up until mid Feb but bring it on I am looking forward to meeting some more people :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glenwood 10 Posted January 18, 2012 Would love to meet up sounds good though I am doing the visitor thing at the moment so wouldn't be able to meet up until mid Feb but bring it on I am looking forward to meeting some more people :biggrin: Sorry not v clear there I have my relo's over at the moment so pretty tied up wiht them at the mo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonbclark 10 Posted January 19, 2012 Hi, This is Jon's wife Sarah :em3600: we only have one car but Jon works at Norwest Business park so he walks to work and I have the car! I know where the Eta pub is but never been there so up for a meet if you all go along. Once my two are in school in 2 weeks and 1 day time ;-) not that I'm counting or anything but they would have started in September which is when we left the UK so they've had an extended holiday while we settle into The Hills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesleyneil 10 Posted January 19, 2012 Wow think you derserve a medal and a drink I love my kids being off school but wow since september hats of to you. So its looking like mid Feb at the etta for a meet up looking forward to meeting you all have already met some lovely people off PIO so it will be great to meet a few more Hi,This is Jon's wife Sarah :em3600: we only have one car but Jon works at Norwest Business park so he walks to work and I have the car! I know where the Eta pub is but never been there so up for a meet if you all go along. Once my two are in school in 2 weeks and 1 day time ;-) not that I'm counting or anything but they would have started in September which is when we left the UK so they've had an extended holiday while we settle into The Hills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anything is possible 10 Posted January 23, 2012 Add me to the list too, I know I already live here but I'm still a newbie and would love to meet up LOL...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesleyneil 10 Posted January 23, 2012 What you LOLing at missus get back to your chores LOL...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkeynutzz 10 Posted January 31, 2012 Hi all, Monkeynutzz and co arrived in Sydney yesterday (30th Jan). We are staying in the CBD until tomorrow and then heading up to Castle Hill for 10 weeks till stuff arrives from uk. Keep me informed of any get togethers on a weekend soon for newbies from uk. Still jet lagged so off for some kip now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marksthelens Posted January 31, 2012 We have been here 8 days now and only got over the jet lag on day 5! We are living in CBD for 2 more weeks , then hopefully have a house in castlehill. Finding a home is very stressful , not all the houses are as nice as on the pics haha good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesleyneil 10 Posted February 1, 2012 Welcome to Oz hope the move into Castlehill goes well, we stayed there when we first came over its a lovely area and good luck with the jet lag :SLEEP: Hi all, Monkeynutzz and co arrived in Sydney yesterday (30th Jan). We are staying in the CBD until tomorrow and then heading up to Castle Hill for 10 weeks till stuff arrives from uk. Keep me informed of any get togethers on a weekend soon for newbies from uk.Still jet lagged so off for some kip now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesleyneil 10 Posted February 1, 2012 Welcome to oz try not to get to stressed with the house hunting I know you see some right sights when your viewing but you will get there trust me :smile: We have been here 8 days now and only got over the jet lag on day 5! We are living in CBD for 2 more weeks , then hopefully have a house in castlehill. Finding a home is very stressful , not all the houses are as nice as on the pics haha good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
