Roadhouse Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hi guys, we are here at last, after a long flight and a rainy arrival we were very worse for ware once we got dropped off at our rental in baldivis(which was freeeeeeeezing).But after a good nights sleep and breakfast we were ready to explore!! And wow didn't we just love the new place we now can call home! our first morning we visited baldivis shopping mall,sorted our phones, internet, and collected our bank cards. Done a huge food shop which was surprising cheaper than we thought, and of course visited the liquor store to stock up on the wine:wink:, only because I now need to find my fav oz wine so will have to try a lot heehee. Today we visited some of the local parks which were just brilliant.spoke to a lot of mums there and everyone so very nice. Owen even made a few friends. But Katie's age children were all at school, but sure she enjoyed playing mum to all the kindly kids. we done a few drive by's on rental property's which I must say didn't enjoy too much as the ones I had loved on screen were either next to a very busy road or not as expected, but saw some amazing houses and Also some other houses we were interested in. Viewing one Monday. lee has a second interview on Tuesday which we have all fingers and toes crossed for. tomorrow we are visiting rockingham as kids busting to see the beach. And looking at houses on the way and back too . When we were in Manchester airport on the day we left, we chatted to funkft who were also flying to oz on our flight.it was great to meet them and the kids got on instantly, I fact our two boys of the same age were holding hands at every touch down stop. So we have plans to meet in the week,which we are looking forward to. we have still got Medicare ,driving license and school visits on the top of our lists for this week and do feel like we are getting some where. We are also really wanting to settle the kids into clubs soon to. We found a great tennis club for my oldest which I can't wait to take her, but unsure about where to go for Owen. He is really interested in football. But only 4 so not sure if oz like uk and starts them off at 5 or if there is a younger club.will have to do some searching. pleased to hear @showsidedeb arrived safely too and can't wait for the catch up in the paaaaark on 19th October with @beandownunder and others. And also the next pp meet up with @Lou8670 will get back to you guys with more soon. Hope everyone ok as haven't been able to keep up with threads lately, bbyeeee x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Lovely to hear from you Roadhouse! We are just down the road from you in Waikiki, in fact we had a few vinos at The Chaise in Baldivis Saturday night! My BIL runs a local soccer club so when I get a chance I'll ask him if there's anywhere for your little one. If you're desperate to visit the beach then definitely head down to Point Peron and grab a coffee or bite to eat at Rockingham foreshore. There's some lovely play areas along the foreshore for little ones and they can run along the sand and dip their toes in the sea Edited August 1, 2014 by Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhouse Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Lovely to hear from you Roadhouse! We are just down the road from you in Waikiki, in fact we had a few vinos at The Chaise in Baldivis Saturday night! My BIL runs a local soccer club so when I get a chance I'll ask him if there's anywhere for your little one. If you're desperate to visit the brag then definitely head down to Point Peron and grab a coffee or bite to eat at Rockingham foreshore. There's some lovely play areas along the foreshore for little ones and they can run along the sand and dip their toes in the sea Thanks for the tip Lou, we have just had an email off funkft too and they are joining us. They are actually in Waikiki . We still have to check out down there too as school sounds great and also looks some very nice rentals. Oh and would like to join u for some of them Vinos Lou ! We will have to round up some of the girls eh. that would be brilliant if you could ask your BIL thanks for that. Xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Welcome glad you are settling in we stayed near Rockingham foreshore when we 1st arrive its lovely.See you at the meet up end of month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhouse Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Welcome glad you are settling in we stayed near Rockingham foreshore when we 1st arrive its lovely.See you at the meet up end of month. Thanks deb, it's been nice tonight to get back on here and catch up as we have been so busy lately. so u are pretty close as we'll then. Can't wait to see down there tomorrow . And yes will see you on the meet up, there isn't already a date for that is there?? I don't think I've herd yet x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 It 31st in Kings Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhouse Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 It 31st in Kings Park Oh right. Glad you mentioned it. where about exactly ? I'm assuming its a big place lol. Or are specifics to follow xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 If you have a look on the Thread Lou put on it will tell you.If you have not got a car you can get a bus from Perth train Station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhouse Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Ok will hunt that out thanks. Got a rental car until a week past then but looking at a car next week to buy so should be fine. Look forward to that x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmsyEss Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Great to hear all about your first few days. You seem to have hit the ground running with sorting things out :-) We fly out in 2 months time from Newcastle and reading these posts keep me going and get me very excited about it all! Good luck to Lee with his second interview and with the house viewings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhouse Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Great to hear all about your first few days. You seem to have hit the ground running with sorting things out :-) We fly out in 2 months time from Newcastle and reading these posts keep me going and get me very excited about it all! Good luck to Lee with his second interview and with the house viewings. Emsyem, time will fly for you,really. we could not believe how quick the last month went. Not sure if you are emotional yet as I wasn't until the second last day, then it really hit and was so bad I had doubts. But that has disappeared since arriving , I know not forever but it's at bay at the moment and we are enjoying it. i really hope you enjoy your last month in the uk and be great when you get here xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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