EmsyEss Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Can't quite believe we've only been here just over a week! Here's a bit of a rundown on what we've managed to get done so far... we've sorted bank accounts, savings accounts etc, enrolled with Medicare, visited my new place of work I start at on Tuesday, sorted out phone contracts, registered with Centrelink, bought laptop, printer GPS and car, sorted out health insurance, car insurance and breakdown insurance, met up with some fellow Perth Poms and family friends, visited a local childcare centre, bought car seats for the girls, visited the doctors and sorted out the girls' catch up vaccinations, viewed a few rental houses around Kingsley/Greenwood, sorted out a part time job for my hubby in Swan Valley (he's taking 6 months off full time to settle the girls) and done a lot of sightseeing (Hillarys Boat Harbour, Pinnaroo Valley Park, Whiteman Park, Swan Valley, Mullaloo Beach)... oh and we've drank our fair share of good coffee and wine... We already feel at home here and absolutely love watching the girls enjoy the outdoors way of life here. They have settled in pretty well so far too. All in all a fantastic first week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutchibear Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Sounds amazing Emma!! I loved your pictures of Mullaloo Beach - absolutely stunning!! Great that your hubby has found some work too. Where will you base your rental if he is in Swan Valley with work? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Wow it really sounds great and you have been super busy and super organised xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Just read below, that there are 2 members and 34 guests viewing this thread! Why don't you become members and come out from the shadows?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutchibear Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I agree @Akasully2 (I did want to like your post but I cant seem to spot the 'like' function anymore?!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I just thank instead of liking haha!! But totally agree I don't like "guests" it makes me feel nervous!! Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveakaginge Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Can't quite believe we've only been here just over a week! Here's a bit of a rundown on what we've managed to get done so far... we've sorted bank accounts, savings accounts etc, enrolled with Medicare, visited my new place of work I start at on Tuesday, sorted out phone contracts, registered with Centrelink, bought laptop, printer GPS and car, sorted out health insurance, car insurance and breakdown insurance, met up with some fellow Perth Poms and family friends, visited a local childcare centre, bought car seats for the girls, visited the doctors and sorted out the girls' catch up vaccinations, viewed a few rental houses around Kingsley/Greenwood, sorted out a part time job for my hubby in Swan Valley (he's taking 6 months off full time to settle the girls) and done a lot of sightseeing (Hillarys Boat Harbour, Pinnaroo Valley Park, Whiteman Park, Swan Valley, Mullaloo Beach)... oh and we've drank our fair share of good coffee and wine... We already feel at home here and absolutely love watching the girls enjoy the outdoors way of life here. They have settled in pretty well so far too. All in all a fantastic first week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Bloody hell,thats good going in a week or so. Well done you lot,enjoy it in good health. How old are your girls? How are they finding it? Must get more organised............must get more organised As for the lurkers,they may be put off by the click that's sometimes on here, or some of the doom mongers,it feels like poms in oz on here sometimes Just saying......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 @cutchibear thank you. Apparently there is a technical fault with 'like' button. I must admit I loved that little button. @JenPen As for the lurkers in the shadows.....odd isn't it? We put our thoughts out here for all to see and to share but I feel it is on the understanding we are all in it together. When you read 34 people are are just watching and listening in the darkness, it does feel creepy. I met someone once who I had never heard of but they said they had been following me on here and had 'stalked me'. Probably not the best choice of words, but it was meant innocently (I think). When it is all one sided it makes for an uneasy relationship. just noticed the 'guests' have dropped down to 9. Must be something I said!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Bloody hell,thats good going in a week or so. Well done you lot,enjoy it in good health. How old are your girls? How are they finding it? Must get more organised............must get more organised As for the lurkers,they may be put off by the click that's sometimes on here, or some of the doom mongers,it feels like poms in oz on here sometimes Just saying......... Put off by you pal. Shame we're not their when you do another reccie in November. It's good to know some sort of order what to get done in the 1st week, so very informative. I can't remember what detail you need for oz car licence and do you suss car out then go ringing round for quotes like blighty. Edited October 17, 2014 by Guest6235 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Congratulations on all you have achieved so far and I am sure you will love it here, enjoy it and have a great time settling in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Put off by you pal. Shame we're not their when you do another reccie in November. I'm trying ! When are you over, as we can go into early December,just for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Nah mate 26th December for us. Your odour would have long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Nah mate 26th December for us. Your odour would have long gone. Well,I will leave you a nice present in your rental.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'm exhausted reading what you've achieved in one week, well done! Lovely first week given the sunny week it's been! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen140977 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 OMG, we have been here 3 weeks and only just achieved what you have, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'm not sure I like the Thanks button instead of 'like' ... I wonder if we can have both @Katee ... as there's a difference (to me) between 'like' and 'thanks' To the OP - what a great start - always a blessing when the kids seem to settle and you can give a little sigh of relief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen Hughes Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Wow, I am amazed at how much you have done in just one week. I hope we are even half as organised when we get ther next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'm not sure I like the Thanks button instead of 'like' ... I wonder if we can have both @Katee ... as there's a difference (to me) between 'like' and 'thanks' To the OP - what a great start - always a blessing when the kids seem to settle and you can give a little sigh of relief *Thanks and *Like I'm a little confused too. I went away for a couple of weeks and it's all changed. I liked the 'like' button and agree it's different to 'thanks' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'm not sure I like the Thanks button instead of 'like' ... I wonder if we can have both @Katee ... as there's a difference (to me) between 'like' and 'thanks' To the OP - what a great start - always a blessing when the kids seem to settle and you can give a little sigh of relief I agree Ali I don't like it but it's nice to let someone know you liked their post, so I just thank them but it's not the same x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 @cutchibear thank you. Apparently there is a technical fault with 'like' button. I must admit I loved that little button. @JenPen As for the lurkers in the shadows.....odd isn't it? We put our thoughts out here for all to see and to share but I feel it is on the understanding we are all in it together. When you read 34 people are are just watching and listening in the darkness, it does feel creepy. I met someone once who I had never heard of but they said they had been following me on here and had 'stalked me'. Probably not the best choice of words, but it was meant innocently (I think). When it is all one sided it makes for an uneasy relationship. just noticed the 'guests' have dropped down to 9. Must be something I said!!! Yes maybe a few different choice words would have been better but I agree with all you said it does seem peculiar and you forget others can just watch your journey and piece your life together if they are that bored!!! We know who the ones are anyway I prefer the like button guys but if I thank you it prob also means I like your post as I miss the button and have to make sure you know I like your post ha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisef Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) A dislike button would be handy too .... Just saying Mardy boys Edited October 18, 2014 by louisef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Can't quite believe we've only been here just over a week! Here's a bit of a rundown on what we've managed to get done so far... we've sorted bank accounts, savings accounts etc, enrolled with Medicare, visited my new place of work I start at on Tuesday, sorted out phone contracts, registered with Centrelink, bought laptop, printer GPS and car, sorted out health insurance, car insurance and breakdown insurance, met up with some fellow Perth Poms and family friends, visited a local childcare centre, bought car seats for the girls, visited the doctors and sorted out the girls' catch up vaccinations, viewed a few rental houses around Kingsley/Greenwood, sorted out a part time job for my hubby in Swan Valley (he's taking 6 months off full time to settle the girls) and done a lot of sightseeing (Hillarys Boat Harbour, Pinnaroo Valley Park, Whiteman Park, Swan Valley, Mullaloo Beach)... oh and we've drank our fair share of good coffee and wine... We already feel at home here and absolutely love watching the girls enjoy the outdoors way of life here. They have settled in pretty well so far too. All in all a fantastic first week! Well done in all you have achieved in you first week, I hope we are as organised when the time comes! Good luck and enjoy your new adventures, I'm so happy for you. michelle x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmsyEss Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Sounds amazing Emma!! I loved your pictures of Mullaloo Beach - absolutely stunning!! Great that your hubby has found some work too. Where will you base your rental if he is in Swan Valley with work? xx looking around woodvale, kingsley and greenwood area as close to the train station and less than 30 minutes to swan valley. Got two more house viewings on Monday so fingers crossed. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmsyEss Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Bloody hell,thats good going in a week or so. Well done you lot,enjoy it in good health. How old are your girls? How are they finding it? Must get more organised............must get more organised As for the lurkers,they may be put off by the click that's sometimes on here, or some of the doom mongers,it feels like poms in oz on here sometimes Just saying......... Our girls are 1 and 2 and a half. Only 17 months between them so it has been challenging at times but much easier now my youngest is more mobile. They are adjusting really well, especially my 1 year old. My eldest does ask for her grandparents and our house every so often but I'm sure she will be much happier once our container arrives and we set up home properly. It's tough living out of suitcases but keeps them active and outdoors a lot has helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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