linda@no9

Hes 20 and has qualifications in waitering and hospitality

Hello all. Weve been living in Perth for over 3 years on permanent residency visas. Love it!!! im visiting uk currently and my nephew has expressed keen interest on returning with me or at least before Xmas. He obviously is keen to just stay forever, but we've suggested a working temp visa for maybe 6-12 months. Hes filled out an elegibality form on line but in just not sure if he should be applying for a working holiday visa or not? He's not backpacking as he'll stay with us. Also, how long will one take to get? Any help or advice greatly appreciated

Moonpig, Boots etc. always great and on time for last minute

Long story short. Move in rental nov 2012. Palm in back 2 dead leaves 1 half dead. 1 month later total death of palm. owner visits 18 months later wants palm replaced says it's a 4 m high Kentia ( approx $3,000 in value) take photos from pr report along with photo measurement of trunk to palm expert who states palm had fungus ans was beyond saving and palm not kentia but Bangalo ( approx $250) convey this info to agent. Owner agrees on height but insists (without proof palm is expensive kentia and wants report) we we provide report and now owner wants second opinion. Its ridiculous!!! They have the report but not good enough!! roll on ext week when we move in to our own home!!

We bought a house! Yay, no more renting, but do have some things we'd like to sell before we move. Carved double end single pine bed (M&S) Single pine wardrobe (M&S) Girls bike (hardly ridden suit 12 year old) Pictures, motorcycle all in one, If you want to stop by for a look then please do. Looking for offers 0427 752 795 and arrange a peek or images of whats on offer. Thanks

Tell me about it!! Bloody nightmare!!!

Heard this from Celine Dion on the way back from first date with hubs. Totally connected

When we first me it was "If youre not the one" Daniel Beddingfield, but when we married it was Truly Madly Deeply. Since moved on to Chasing Cars

Flea Hunt- Peter and Jean Hunter Wanneroo 9306 4979 Did our cairn Terrier and were lovely

Just mentioned Chocolate and the hubs is in the truck off to IGA. Should have mentioned Bolly and hed be on his way to Dans!!!!

Mean? Tight maybe? Or cautious with money maybe ??

I had something similar and asked could he call back while I call Telstra to confirm. Click!

Even more so to a Scott!!!!

Yes. Took me ages to find my feet. You will get there xxx

Im already going it alone and I say go for it. Self doubt is a killer and I get it ALL the time. Its what makes me a better more conscientious person in my work. Strive to do better. "The worst enemy to creativity is self doubt" and "Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will" DO IT!!

Hope so!! Have a bridal mag shoot end of March and then a photoshoot and expo end April and May. Im loving my job more here than ever in the uk :-)

Ive been thinking a lot about this recently. I like to post my insights to Perth and what I think of the place as an alien city now regarded as home. Leaving on a jet plane My last days in UK were fraught. To be expected. Leaving the only place id known as home, up rooting my family and joining a nation of nomads, each person arriving with a suitcase of personal possessions and being dumped in an unfamiliar place surrounded by unfamiliar people. Scary doesn't quite describe it. The first few weeks are a bit manic, blimey, the first step off the plane was manic. Dumped in Perth airport without a clue as to where I was going. Of course, it did have its buzz of excitement. Sorting somewhere to live if you haven't already done that, organizing transport, medicare, where is this, where do I find that. What the bl00dy hell have I done?? So, the sun shines, the beach is a short drive, the people seem friendly and the highs kick in. I was seduced by the wonderful place, new, exciting, fresh start. But beware of the lows. As a stay at home mum who left her very successful business to start again, it was fine for the hubs and kids. School and work was their routine and slotted quick quickly and happily back into that said routine. But me? As soon as they had been dropped to school, I was left..alone. Could get in the car and drive to the shops, but could I remember where the shops were? I could watch TV, but there was nothing familiar. So not long after, the lows kick in and boy were they low. Culture shock "The personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country, a move between social environments, or simply travel to another type of life"- believe me, this is very real. I hated the place, the people, their ignorance on the roads, a huge information overload for me. My brain could not compute with the massive change I had made to my life. I began comparing what I knew to what I didnt know, better the devil so they say. So, that ended with a trip to the MD. Im not ashamed to say it. I wasn't coping. I wasn't coping with having no routine, no money and even with the arrival of the furniture, it seemed strange to see it sat in a new place. Acceptance and adjustment I cant tell you when that finally happened, but it did. When the family were all together on a weekend we explored together. I started the business again which gave me back the familiar routine. I got excited about trips to the supermarket (sad but true) taking an hour with my husband to enjoy a coffee and a chat overlooking the ocean and suddenly I was enjoying this new, laid back lifestyle. Enjoying my family even more. Our husbands need to understand and appreciate that while we are supporting their new job and lifestyle, there isnt anyone there to support the one we no longer had. I think it takes longer for us women to adjust than men. Going back to the uk for the first time Hated it! Reversse culture shock?? I couldn't wait to get back on that plane home and for me, that was when I knew we'd made the best decision of our lives. I hated the rain, the feeling of suffocation, lack of space and depressing news! Ive no idea what it is about Oz but they can even make the news sound cheerful here! 18 months in? Still the best thing ive done. Im lucky that I have no immediate ties to the uk so for me it was a fresh start, but it took a while to accept that change. My best advise? Go with it. If you feel fab one day, brilliant. If you feel low the next day and the next just know it will pass. You have to ask yourselves what brought you to Australia? 18 months in and I can now say im living the dream because I now understand what my dream was. Hi de hi campers xx

Aw thanks Rob xx

Why does the 96 fm radio add for Thrifty removal vans have Scottish voices?

I made the news today http://www.bridalfabrics.co.uk/news/2014/february/exclusive-linda-davey-reveals-newest.html

I think a lot of it stems from being burnt myself. I see folk chatting at school, Scottish, American, Geordies and think what a huge mix of people with not a lot in common but all seem to be making friendships in people they wouldn't normally choose because of the one common denominator, being here. im very cautious of my circle, don't get me wrong I chat to folk at school and do meet up with my mate I met through here for a coffee. I'm lucky we do have a lot in common. Maybe it is my age. Done the partying, social gatherings etc. just cocoa and early nights now lol. peanut, yes we were going to get together weren't we. I lost my emails when I switched from UK to oz server with the business so do fire over an email if you'd still like to set up fir that coffee x

I really am a spider freak not in the good way. Had one on my head once and after Arachnaphobia they send me into a frenzy. However, the bigger they are the more fascinating they are. Even redbacks. Angry looking barstewards but one bite of the sucker can cause a lot of aggro. Muchos respectos!

For any of you who havent had the fabulous opportunity to see her, here is her FB page https://www.facebook.com/thesorrentoseal

Arrived Aug 2012. Made a great mate via PP, she's amazing so thanks to the forum for that! Other than that, as a family of 4 (now 5 with DD's boyfriend) we dont look to socialize. We really enjoy our own company. Dont get me wrong, there are the kids school ladies nights I go out on occasionally and of course my job has brought a great team of friends who I often lunch with when organizing shoots etc, but in general we are happy as a family of 5. I always see folk having get together s here which is great, but am I wierd?

Is the visit to Perth to validate visas, Orca? Id say come and speak to as MANY folk as you can. Try the agencies etc. Go to HR of companies and ask first hand. Bring cv's etc. Perth is a wonderful place. Make that dream happen!!