GreigT Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi All, My wife(Tracey) and I fly out to Perth a week on Friday 11th April, Getting really excited/nervous the last month has just flown in. We are looking to settle around Mandurah/Bunbury area. Got a short term rental for 9 weeks at the moment in Wannanup. We hope we can meet up with some PP in the above area for a beer/wine, I am 39 and my wife is 42 we have no kids and are real easy going people, I am Scottish brought up in Irvine Ayrshire but have been living in N.Ireland with Tracey for the last 8 years. Looking forward to the new move to WA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Oh the excitement!! Good luck with the move, hopefully we'll not be to far behind you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi, I know how you are feeling. We have the packers in next week then fly out on the 11/5/14. Exactly a month after you! After having months of feeling anxious with a bit of excitement thrown in, I am now experiencing mainly excitement with a little nervousness in the early hours of the morning. My Brain wakes me up at 5am with all the hidden concerns that have some how floated to the surface during the night. As my day continues with all the rushing around they worries fade off. Still need to book the short term rental but OH seems confident we can get something...fingers crossed. So have you been before or have a job lined up, as you know where you are going to settle? I hope it all goes well for you. Would love to read an as you go account of what you are experiencing. Hopefully once we are there my obsession with trying to see the place through other's eyes will ease! All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi All, My wife(Tracey) and I fly out to Perth a week on Friday 11th April, Getting really excited/nervous the last month has just flown in. We are looking to settle around Mandurah/Bunbury area. Got a short term rental for 9 weeks at the moment in Wannanup. We hope we can meet up with some PP in the above area for a beer/wine, I am 39 and my wife is 42 we have no kids and are real easy going people, I am Scottish brought up in Irvine Ayrshire but have been living in N.Ireland with Tracey for the last 8 years. Looking forward to the new move to WA. Hi We fly out two weeks later on the Thursday 24th April we are staying in short term for 8 weeks in Rockingham so don't think we are too far away. Have you got jobs yet or will you be looking when you get there. It will be great to meet up for drinks we are on are own child grown up so it will be just the two of us. It going to be strange not haven the phone ringing all the time and hear can you have the kids. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreigT Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks everyone, We have no jobs yet OMG, will start looking when we get there going to be full on job hunting to pay the bills lol. Deb ye that would be great to meet up, contact us when you arrive in Perth. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi Greg Will get in touch when we arrive. We need to start looking for work its so scary. Deb[ QUOTE=GreigT;95689]Thanks everyone, We have no jobs yet OMG, will start looking when we get there going to be full on job hunting to pay the bills lol. Deb ye that would be great to meet up, contact us when you arrive in Perth. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 good luck with the move, hope all goes smoothly for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I would be happy to meet for a beer - we are just on the other side of the bridge from Wannanup, but i wont be home till 9th May. If your still around then give me a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Good Luck Greig and Mrs Greig.... those last few days are so weird... excitement, panic, saying goodbye...... try to enjoy them as much as you can and travel safely. Looking to hear how you get on once you arrive in WA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligard Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Safe journey Greig and enjoy your adventure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest9824 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Best of luck to you GreigTs .....lovely areas you are contemplating settling in...enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Have a good flight a good luck in your new life down under:cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hi All, My wife(Tracey) and I fly out to Perth a week on Friday 11th April, Getting really excited/nervous the last month has just flown in. We are looking to settle around Mandurah/Bunbury area. Got a short term rental for 9 weeks at the moment in Wannanup. We hope we can meet up with some PP in the above area for a beer/wine, I am 39 and my wife is 42 we have no kids and are real easy going people, I am Scottish brought up in Irvine Ayrshire but have been living in N.Ireland with Tracey for the last 8 years. Looking forward to the new move to WA. I don't know why but your post really bought back that 'one week to go' feeling. Scary and exciting in equal measure for me. Hope the travel goes well, you'll have a ball, it's beautiful at the moment, warm in the day, cool at night. WA and the glorious Indian Ocean is waiting for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hi All, My wife(Tracey) and I fly out to Perth a week on Friday 11th April, Getting really excited/nervous the last month has just flown in. We are looking to settle around Mandurah/Bunbury area. Got a short term rental for 9 weeks at the moment in Wannanup. We hope we can meet up with some PP in the above area for a beer/wine, I am 39 and my wife is 42 we have no kids and are real easy going people, I am Scottish brought up in Irvine Ayrshire but have been living in N.Ireland with Tracey for the last 8 years. Looking forward to the new move to WA. so excited for you !!! good luck, have a safe journey, i bet this last week will fly by :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Wishing you good luck for the journey and adventure ahead of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I don't know why but your post really bought back that 'one week to go' feeling. Scary and exciting in equal measure for me.Hope the travel goes well, you'll have a ball, it's beautiful at the moment, warm in the day, cool at night. WA and the glorious Indian Ocean is waiting for you both. That made me sigh and smile. Think it was the mention of warmth and Indian Ocean. The indian ocean conjures up images of exotic holidays on Asian islands. The thought if living near it in a country that speaks English and has all the mod cons sounds too good to be true! Arhhhhh.......there's that lovely feeling again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leah2408 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 All the best.. Good luck with the move. hope every works out for you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy little Vegemite Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hi We fly out two weeks later on the Thursday 24th April we are staying in short term for 8 weeks in Rockingham so don't think we are too far away. Have you got jobs yet or will you be looking when you get there. It will be great to meet up for drinks we are on are own child grown up so it will be just the two of us. It going to be strange not haven the phone ringing all the time and hear can you have the kids. Deb We're right in the middle of you both, fly on 17th April, also heading for Mandurah, where my family are. Exciting times, enjoy your last few days Greig! We've got two kids and there are some occasions where I would say you are more than welcome to them Deb if you miss having to look after your grand kids all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 That made me sigh and smile. Think it was the mention of warmth and Indian Ocean. The indian ocean conjures up images of exotic holidays on Asian islands. The thought if living near it in a country that speaks English and has all the mod cons sounds too good to be true! Arhhhhh.......there's that lovely feeling again. Wait till you arrive. It is magical. When i go home, i cross the dawesville bridge and see the blue ocean and can not help but develop a big grin on my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Everything is flying at us too thick and fast at the moment. One more day until the movers arrive. Still have loads to do. We have got our 'safe room' cleared for all the non shipped things to be stored but unfortunately there is nothing in there yet. Spent all day running around in circles, hounded by ebayers asking questions about things they have paid 99p for. I really wished I had not bothered and just given it to the charity shop. My time is worth more. Been calculating shipping insurance and will be buying it the day before they arrive. Cutting it fine but do-able. Tomorrow I need to start roughly filling what we are to take with us in those suitcases. Clothes for all weather options. Bought a onesie and tried it on tonight. So uncomfortable as it wasn't long enough in the body and shot right up my bottom, felt like I was being sawn in half when I bent over. That's going back tomorrow. My boys have been thorough neglected today, just told to leave me alone as I was stressed and trying to juggle too much. Very grumpy mummy who just wanders around wondering why I had just entered the room, only to realise what it was once I had wandered into the next one. Stress head. Before I beat myself up too much though, I have to remind myself I did take them out yesterday with their God Mother to see Oxford castle and later the dinosaur museum. Fab day out. Not it much longer then we can all sigh and relax. Nearly there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Everything is flying at us too thick and fast at the moment. One more day until the movers arrive. Still have loads to do. We have got our 'safe room' cleared for all the non shipped things to be stored but unfortunately there is nothing in there yet. Spent all day running around in circles, hounded by ebayers asking questions about things they have paid 99p for. I really wished I had not bothered and just given it to the charity shop. My time is worth more. Been calculating shipping insurance and will be buying it the day before they arrive. Cutting it fine but do-able. Tomorrow I need to start roughly filling what we are to take with us in those suitcases. Clothes for all weather options. Bought a onesie and tried it on tonight. So uncomfortable as it wasn't long enough in the body and shot right up my bottom, felt like I was being sawn in half when I bent over. That's going back tomorrow. My boys have been thorough neglected today, just told to leave me alone as I was stressed and trying to juggle too much. Very grumpy mummy who just wanders around wondering why I had just entered the room, only to realise what it was once I had wandered into the next one. Stress head. Before I beat myself up too much though, I have to remind myself I did take them out yesterday with their God Mother to see Oxford castle and later the dinosaur museum. Fab day out. Not it much longer then we can all sigh and relax. Nearly there. my sister bought me a onesie for xmas, really not comfy at all lol !! i cant imagine how stressful it is at the mo for you, not long to go now tho and you will soon be on your way to oz :-) oxford castle and dinosaur museum sounds fab. big hugs to you. xx Edited April 9, 2014 by jo and scott pressed send to early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 hounded by ebayers asking questions about things they have paid 99p for. I really wished I had not bothered and just given it to the charity shop. My time is worth more. Oh I remember that so well!! Hats off to all you guys that do this with kids in tow as well. It was stressful enough with just a husband! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkabout Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Everything is flying at us too thick and fast at the moment. One more day until the movers arrive. Still have loads to do. We have got our 'safe room' cleared for all the non shipped things to be stored but unfortunately there is nothing in there yet. Spent all day running around in circles, hounded by ebayers asking questions about things they have paid 99p for. I really wished I had not bothered and just given it to the charity shop. My time is worth more. Been calculating shipping insurance and will be buying it the day before they arrive. Cutting it fine but do-able. Tomorrow I need to start roughly filling what we are to take with us in those suitcases. Clothes for all weather options. Bought a onesie and tried it on tonight. So uncomfortable as it wasn't long enough in the body and shot right up my bottom, felt like I was being sawn in half when I bent over. That's going back tomorrow. My boys have been thorough neglected today, just told to leave me alone as I was stressed and trying to juggle too much. Very grumpy mummy who just wanders around wondering why I had just entered the room, only to realise what it was once I had wandered into the next one. Stress head. Before I beat myself up too much though, I have to remind myself I did take them out yesterday with their God Mother to see Oxford castle and later the dinosaur museum. Fab day out. Not it much longer then we can all sigh and relax. Nearly there. Hugs, I remember it very well! I consoled myself that although the children may have felt neglected in the run up to leaving we would soon be able to spend much more time together as a family and they would be able to run around the beach! It was true - totally neglected children for about a week while the packers packed and last bits were sorted, but then we started our adventure and they have loved it, there is light at the end of the tunnel and it is worth the pain to get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I know the feeling sully, that was me a few days ago. A bit of a relief once the stuff is shipped until the next things to sort on the to-do list! hubby has a computer game listed on ebay-99p, someone bids on it then withdrew the bid a few hours later! didn't even know you could withdraw a bid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Spent all day running around in circles, hounded by ebayers asking questions about things they have paid 99p for. I really wished I had not bothered and just given it to the charity shop. My time is worth more. I remember getting really cheesed off with this. In the end I thought stuff the feedback, my needs are greater. I had someone come to the house to pick up a set of shelves and when she found out I was emigrating and everything had to go she started foaming at the mouth. With just a few days to go she took virtually everything, scouring the house and snatching anything that remained motionless for more than thirty seconds. There were about a dozen items I sold to her that other people had 'won' but I'd not heard from. Some of them then left me bad feedback but I've been here for three years and only used eBay once. It's no biggie, it's not very popular here, Gumtree is free and most people seem to prefer that or the Quokka (Ads paper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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