millar.wall.1985 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 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! Yea were there for our recci, defoes meet up:) Ill pm you. Quite a few people we know out there from Sunny Teesside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 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? Love to but although we leave here 14 April we don't set foot in Australia until 13 May! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamai Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I am leaving the uk on 22/3/14, just realised that's 28 days away! Oh my goodness, the reality is setting in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwest Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 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 Hi frosties.... My 18 year old is doing great and settled in really well, she was the one I was most worried about, she is very quiet but started tafe 3 weeks ago and is loving it, she has made two or three really good friends from day one there and this week has managed to get herself a little weekend job at hungry jacks, so I am sure she will meets lots more friends there. All in all very good. The only one of mine that found it a bit more difficult is my 16 year old, he is very confident and wasn't worried about making friends, he has had to go back to school to do year 12 whereas he had finished school in the UK. But when he got there I think he thought everyone would chat to him but it wasn't like that, the first week or so not many people spoke to him and we had a few wobbly moments, where he pointed out that he had so many friends in the UK!!! But 3 weeks in and things are much brighter for him too. I think you son will be fine either working or at tafe, mine all got a bit bored in the first few weeks as we arrived during school holidays but now they are meeting people it is all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuntyStoops Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 We arrive on 6th November 2014, dead excited. Just me and the husband. Am looking froward to meeting some of you guys Kirsty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey T Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 My husband and I are moving over 11 April 2014. We are staying in Mandurah and both need too find work. Really excited can't believe it so close and the time will fly by. Would love to meet up :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosties Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hi frosties.... My 18 year old is doing great and settled in really well, she was the one I was most worried about, she is very quiet but started tafe 3 weeks ago and is loving it, she has made two or three really good friends from day one there and this week has managed to get herself a little weekend job at hungry jacks, so I am sure she will meets lots more friends there. All in all very good. The only one of mine that found it a bit more difficult is my 16 year old, he is very confident and wasn't worried about making friends, he has had to go back to school to do year 12 whereas he had finished school in the UK. But when he got there I think he thought everyone would chat to him but it wasn't like that, the first week or so not many people spoke to him and we had a few wobbly moments, where he pointed out that he had so many friends in the UK!!! But 3 weeks in and things are much brighter for him too. I think you son will be fine either working or at tafe, mine all got a bit bored in the first few weeks as we arrived during school holidays but now they are meeting people it is all good. Thats really good to hear, I hope my son has the same positive experience. He'll probably have to wait until next year for Tafe but hopefully he'll get work to keep him busy :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Well guys we're approaching May and it was fascinating re-reading this thread! So many of us are here now and some are en route/due to leave very soon! How's everyone settling in? Or feeling as those last few weeks disappear? There was some talk early-ish in the thread about arranging a July meet up and I wondered if people were still up for it. We could use it as a practice run for October when we have Bean's meet up! Edited April 30, 2014 by Nikkis2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Well guys we're approaching May and it was fascinating re-reading this thread! So many of us are here now and some are en route/due to leave very soon! How's everyone settling in? Or feeling as those last few weeks disappear? There was some talk early-ish in the thread about arranging a July meet up and I wondered if people were still up for it. We could use it as a proctice run for October when we have Bean's meet up! We'd love to Nikki. Just kicking back by the pool on route to Perth hehe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickandange Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Well guys we're approaching May and it was fascinating re-reading this thread! So many of us are here now and some are en route/due to leave very soon! How's everyone settling in? Or feeling as those last few weeks disappear? There was some talk early-ish in the thread about arranging a July meet up and I wondered if people were still up for it. We could use it as a proctice run for October when we have Bean's meet up! It makes me even more eager to get out there reading how everyone is getting on and beginning to settle. It's nice to know that everyone seems so happy and that all the hard work was worth it too. I'm dreading saying goodbye to the old dears in 4 weeks, but other than that I'm raring to go and get our adventure started. Me and Rick are around in July if a meet up happens then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 We would love to meet up just let us know when and where Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell1602 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hi All Myself, hubby and 2 year old daughter arrived on tge 24th April staying at port kennedy initially, would love to meet up. We are from Newcastle originally so not far from the teesiders! :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 My family and I, wife & 3 girls (16, 5 & 2), arrive July 3rd. Staying at Innaloo in 6 wk holiday rental; hoping to settle inner NOR. Everyone's really excited - 9 weeks left ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanFrako Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 My family and I, wife & 3 girls (16, 5 & 2), arrive July 3rd. Staying at Innaloo in 6 wk holiday rental; hoping to settle inner NOR. Everyone's really excited - 9 weeks left ... Hi David We also have girls aged 5 and 2 and hoping to settle NOR around Carine/Duncraig area. We are arriving in 2 weeks. If you and your wife are interested in meeting up after you arrive just send me a message. We too are extremely excited - cant wait to get there now! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Cook Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hi we've been here just over a month currently staying with parents in Butler. A meet up sounds great, we have two girls aged 8 and very nearly 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Was a meet up in June ever confirmed? I know there's a Mandurah meet up at the end of this month.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1mum Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 We would love to meet up if anything scheduled, been here 6 weeks and looking for social get together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcen Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 OK, you can count me as a 2014 arrival as my PR (100) was granted today and the email has just arrived. Now to book that flight and say my goodbyes to friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Was a meet up in June ever confirmed? I know there's a Mandurah meet up at the end of this month.... Nothing as yet. A few of us are interested but just need to start thinking dates I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Cook Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 [TABLE=width: 500] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Nothing as yet. A few of us are interested but just need to start thinking dates I guess. What days of the week/weekend are good for people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Weekend is best for me - either day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Anytime for us although weekends would be good if oh has a job by then :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Cook Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Anytime for us although weekends would be good if oh has a job by then :-) Fingers crossed for you. Oh works Saturday mornings so either Saturday pm or Sunday unless of course a miracle happens and I have a job by then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I can make it anytime after the 16th June....... Whoohoo would love to meet up as I think I may miss the one in oct beans organised as my due date is the 21 oct.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I can make it anytime after the 16th June....... Whoohoo would love to meet up as I think I may miss the one in oct beans organised as my due date is the 21 oct.x Nancy, that's no excuse! I can bring my kit and be on hand if anything happens ;-) baby in the park sounds great xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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