WhaleFluke Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hello all, Just booked our flights we arrive 27th Feb- very excited Secured a rental in Yangebup, hubby, me and our six children (11,10,8,6,5 and 1 the day we land:laugh:). Husband (Psychiatric Nurse) has job via 186 direct entry I will be looking when I arrive (social/welfare worker). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Just found this thread, don't know how I missed it before when it was started. What a great idea Porty to meet up quarterly. We are arriving mid May. Just like others have said, I too am feeling the different waves of emotions. Everything from, "What the F***" to "Yippee!". I have started worrying about jobs, wages, cost of living, schools, places to live, getting it right, leaving the cat, missing stuff, leaving family, pensions, etc. basically everything. Ridiculous I know. I watched the film 'After Earth' last night on TV. Will Smith plays this monster fighting ranger. The gigantic monster is blind and can only find people by the pheromones they secret when they feel fear. Will Smith's character is fearless, so he can get up really close and slay the monsters. He says to his son, that there is nothing wrong with identifying a situation as dangerous as that is a fact. However, the feeling of fear is just an unnecessary response that does nothing to help the situation. All I could think as I watched this was, I would be a rubbish ranger as I feel fear about everything! I hope those bloody monsters don't turn up in Perth, I'd be the first to be eaten!! Edited February 16, 2014 by Akasully2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaineh33 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just found this thread, don't know how I missed it before when it was started. What a great idea Porty to meet up quarterly. We are arriving mid May. Just like others have said, I too am feeling the different waves of emotions. Everything from, "What the F***" to "Yippee!". I have started worrying about jobs, wages, cost of living, schools, places to live, getting it right, leaving the cat, missing stuff, leaving family, pensions, etc. basically everything. Ridiculous I know. I watched the film 'After Earth' last night on TV. Will Smith plays this monster fighting ranger. The gigantic monster is blind and can only find people by the pheromones they secret when they feel fear. Will Smith's character is fearless, so he can get up really close and slay the monsters. He says to his son, that there is nothing wrong with identifying a situation as dangerous as that is a fact. However, the feeling of fear is just an unnecessary response that does nothing to help the situation. All I could think as I watched this was, I would be a rubbish ranger as I feel fear about everything! I hope those bloody monsters don't turn up in Perth, I'd be the first to be eaten!! This made me laugh akasully (I'm sure the monsters would get to feast on me too) Im glad I'm not the only one worrying about absolutely everything. We will hopefully be arriving in perth around June/July, don't know where we ll be going. This site has been so helpful for getting ideas though and helping me feel I'm not alone with my fears. Hopefully there ll be a meet up later in the year when we get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 hiya maitwo.. we (husband & two boys 2&4) arrived 30th jan and are living in tapping... not far from joondalup... how are u settling in?? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hello all, we land on Sunday 5th jan! I'm a hairdresser and my husband is a landscape gardener, we have a little boy who's 2 and would love to meet some other families/couples in the same boat as us! We visited in May '13 and fell in love with Perth, we can't wait to get back to those beautiful beaches (although, this time in swim suits not hoodies and jeans)! leaving our loved ones behind is hitting us now with only 4 and a half weeks to go, but we have a huge adventure ahead and that's sooo exciting! Hope to meet some of you soon ✈️☀️ hiya... we arrived (husband and two boys 2&4) on the 30th jan... we are loving it here.. were abouts are u guys living? we are in tapping NOR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffanZimbo Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 OH is due to fly mid-September and the girls are I hope to join him before Christmas. OH will start off initially with friends in Mandurah but (fingers crossed!) once he has a job he will be looking for a rental SOR in areas we visited and liked during our reccie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshowdeb Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Well, today my little countdown app says we've got 164 days left in the UK! We arrive in Perth August 1st, and we've rented a holiday let in Rockingham for the first month. I've started applying for jobs as they aren't advertised very often, so if I'm lucky enough to get a job offer then we may be there sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hi Deb We are staying in a holiday let in Rockingham we arrive in April Deb[ QUOTE=Sideshowdeb;89590]Well, today my little countdown app says we've got 164 days left in the UK! We arrive in Perth August 1st, and we've rented a holiday let in Rockingham for the first month. I've started applying for jobs as they aren't advertised very often, so if I'm lucky enough to get a job offer then we may be there sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshowdeb Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hi Deb We are staying in a holiday let in Rockingham we arrive in April Deb[ QUOTE=Sideshowdeb;89590]Well, today my little countdown app says we've got 164 days left in the UK! We arrive in Perth August 1st, and we've rented a holiday let in Rockingham for the first month. I've started applying for jobs as they aren't advertised very often, so if I'm lucky enough to get a job offer then we may be there sooner. Ooh, I wonder if it's the same place? Did you book with Ozhouserentals? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 We booked with Stayz. Ooh, I wonder if it's the same place? Did you book with Ozhouserentals? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebradeb Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 We arrive Mid- July NOR Mullaloo initially. Children going to St Marks. We shall look out for a meet up! Be great to celebrate with people who have been on a similar journey and raise a glass or two to finally being there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Maybe I should head to rockingham and keep our flock of debs together lol Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Yes we can have are own gang ha ha Maybe I should head to rockingham and keep our flock of debs together lol Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Hi Ladies we've been here 6 weeks now!!! Lots of adjusting to do! But the weather makes it easier!!! I'm in Baldivis 10 mins from Rocko. If you fancy meeting up for a Coffee or Wine!!! Once you have settled, let me know ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 We arrive on the afternoon of May 13th. I should be mega chilled after a week in Egypt and week in Singapore in five star hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy little Vegemite Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 We arrive on the afternoon of May 13th. I should be mega chilled after a week in Egypt and week in Singapore in five star hotel Lucky you! Which hotel did you decide on in Singapore in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomPom Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 :cute:Hi saffanzimbo, Ditto! OH is hoping to fly out October (to look for work etc), and my son and I are booked to fly out end of December. I think from memory you had your reccie around the same time as us (April 2013). We too are looking at SOR, specifically Willetton. Good luck, hope it all goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffanZimbo Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 :cute:Hi saffanzimbo,Ditto! OH is hoping to fly out October (to look for work etc), and my son and I are booked to fly out end of December. I think from memory you had your reccie around the same time as us (April 2013). We too are looking at SOR, specifically Willetton. Good luck, hope it all goes well for you. Hi PomPom, Brilliant! Yes we spent 3 weeks in Perth in April and absolutely loved it. We must arrange to catch up when we arrive. We are starting to do DIY on the house so that we can rent it out (seems a waste but they are low cost items and will help make the time fly by I hope!). We have been dithering about selling vs renting but the local estate agents have said the house will be in demand due to the school zone and proximity to the A4/M4/A404 so we'll rent for a year or 2. It will be hard to become a tenant after 10 years in our own home. OH will start off with friends in Mandurah at first but hopefully he will find work within a few weeks. Jobs in his trade seem to be disappearing fast due to the slow down so we are a little anxious. We havn't told the girls yet but we've been trying to work out which area to try and find a rental in and I think all the schools in Leeming/ Willetton/Bull Creek are really good so we will have a look at something affordable in all 3 areas. Looking forward to seeign you downunder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hi Kate We have Fly 9wks to day it be great to meet up for a wine or two. Deb QUOTE=Kate;89867]Hi Ladies we've been here 6 weeks now!!! Lots of adjusting to do! But the weather makes it easier!!! I'm in Baldivis 10 mins from Rocko. If you fancy meeting up for a Coffee or Wine!!! Once you have settled, let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwest Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Just seen this thread..... We arrived 1st January!!!! So nearly 8 weeks here now, we are loving it. Kids are all settled in schools now, I have 5 children 18, 16, 12, 9, & 5 and living NOR in Ridgewood x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridges Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 We arrive 14th may (family of 3 and one on the way). Just booked a short term rental near padbury. Very excited, but nervous and scared etc too. Will definitely be attending a meet up if onward is arranged, would be lovely to meet up with some fellow pp x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Just seen this thread..... We arrived 1st January!!!! So nearly 8 weeks here now, we are loving it. Kids are all settled in schools now, I have 5 children 18, 16, 12, 9, & 5 and living NOR in Ridgewood x Wow 5 kids! I thought this emigration lark was hard enough with 3. Glad to hear you're all settling in well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecass3 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 So we arrive at Easter! Watched our container leave yesterday with much excitement! Really real now. So how about a day towards the end of Easter...in the hope that we'll be organised enough to be able to join you all. My ideas for settling down are now down to Willeton, Ellenbrook & Baldivis. I know, huge variation but it's so hard to tell from the internet! Staying down in Waikiki for Easter & would love to have plans to meet people who've done this recently. Anyone willing to set a date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecass3 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hi all, we have had our visa since june but we have been waiting on our house sale going through. Were due to complete early Jan Anyhow were coming out for a holiday on the 1 April!!! and then were moving out later on in the year. We dont know a sole but were ready to start our big adventure. We would love to come along to something like this, so hopefully we could pop along xxxxx Hi, fellow Teessiders! We fly out for good on April 7th so setting a meet up date over Easter would be nice...hopefully we can spare a morning off house, school and job hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosties Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hi Mjwest, how's your 18 year old getting on, are they at school, working etc? My 18 year old son will be coming with us later in the year and I'm trying to imagine what it will be like for him as he won't be at school but we're going to look into Tafe courses. Good to hear you're all settling in and enjoying it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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