Georgiajoemillie Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 It's 4 weeks today that we leave our Devon home ( and rain) for Perth. Rushing around trying to finish off jobs , wife's getting things ready for the container ( comes a week on Monday). having sleepless nights , worrying about leaving our safety bubble into the unknown . But hey life's is given to us to live People are starting to say there goodbyes ( I'm dreading saying bye to my youth football team of 6 years ) Can't wait to arrive , and let the adventure begin ( or a bloody expensive holiday )!!!! ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamers Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Hi Ian, we leave four weeks on Saturday, and your post could have been written by us!!- especially, "Or a Bloody expensive holiday"- same words uttered by my husband many times! Lets hope not! I think we are well behind with the things we need to be organising- back to it tomorrow! Good luck with the adventure all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiajoemillie Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Hi guys, It is very scary , the trouble is 4 weeks will soon be upon us all. we've never even set foot on Australian soil before so I'm very scared worried in one hand and looking forward to a new challenge in the other. I've had my own business here in Devon for the past 11 years so its going to be strange not working for myself, leaving my contacts etc . the children are getting excited , I just hope that they an settle so its makes our transition smoother. we've got to find a suburb, rental, school, car etc hopefully I might have a job , fingers crossed . best of luck to all you guys on your new life adventure take care and enjoy ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lornarees1 Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 You will b suprised how quick u will settle , we had never been here and got no plans to go back now x Absolutely love it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamers Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 We are very lucky a see will be staying with friends in Mindarie, when we first arrive. Neither of us have jobs either and my husband also has his own business here, he is quite worried about working for someone else over in Australia, but will hopefully be OK! The people we know with children who have gone over, have really settled well and love it in Perth. It seems unreal, but will soon be very real!! Exciting too. Take Care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lornarees1 Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Mindarie is lovely and if u got friends u will settle we were lucky enough to have a job to come to and was only here 5 days when my hubby started his fifo job i had no choice but to get out and meet people lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basicweb Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Very exciting times ahead! we came over 6 years ago with no kids and no jobs and no friends - and love it! I think people with kids do find it easier to settle as the kids really get into the school life and easily make friends which then opens up a social life for the parents too. We really had to force ourselves to put ourselves out there and join clubs and speak to strangers eek - but we now have a good group of friends, our own business and a life we could never have had in the UK. Good luck with the rest of your plans, the goodbyes will be hard but with Skype etc the world really is a small place. Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Good Luck to you all - migration is a scary journey at times, and it won't all go according to plan. Just be prepared for anything - be open to new opportunities and new friends, and you will do fine. Just remember that PerthPoms are a very supportive group of people and apart from wanting to know how you are, will be there for you if you have any queries and problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamers Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 You don't know how reassuring all of your words are - THANK YOU xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumber Paul Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Georgiajoemillie said: It's 4 weeks today that we leave our Devon home ( and rain) for Perth.Rushing around trying to finish off jobs , wife's getting things ready for the container ( comes a week on Monday). having sleepless nights , worrying about leaving our safety bubble into the unknown . But hey life's is given to us to live People are starting to say there goodbyes ( I'm dreading saying bye to my youth football team of 6 years ) Can't wait to arrive , and let the adventure begin ( or a bloody expensive holiday )!!!! ian Exciting times Ian! Soak up the goodness of the next four weeks. Keep positive when you arrive and remember the reasons that made you to decide to emigrate in the first place. A positive mind puts you in a positive place. New beginnings means new opportunities that might not necessarily show up as you'd expect. Good luck to you and your family - 2013 will be like no other! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiajoemillie Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Plumber Paul said: Exciting times Ian! Soak up the goodness of the next four weeks. Keep positive when you arrive and remember the reasons that made you to decide to emigrate in the first place. A positive mind puts you in a positive place. New beginnings means new opportunities that might not necessarily show up as you'd expect. Good luck to you and your family - 2013 will be like no other! Paul Thanks mate, hope you and family had a good Christmas nd happy new year to you all. are you still working up in the mines ?? if so, it must be pretty hot up there at the moment . when I'm across and you fancy a beer , let me know cheers ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonleannejack Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Georgiajoemillie said: Thanks mate,hope you and family had a good Christmas nd happy new year to you all. are you still working up in the mines ?? if so, it must be pretty hot up there at the moment . when I'm across and you fancy a beer , let me know cheers ian Good Luck Ian, hope all goes well. I will be a couple of days behind you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumber Paul Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Georgiajoemillie said: Thanks mate,hope you and family had a good Christmas nd happy new year to you all. are you still working up in the mines ?? if so, it must be pretty hot up there at the moment . when I'm across and you fancy a beer , let me know cheers ian Yeah, I'm still working up north on a mine site. I'm back in Perth during xmas and will be back working in the furnace soon. It does get bloody hot up there and I'm not really looking forward to returning just yet! Perth is in the middle of a heatwave at the moment with temperatures hovering around 38 - 42 degrees since christmas. Its pretty uncomfortable, especially during the night but air conditioning is a real lifesaver! When we can manage the time we can hook up over a few cold beers for sure. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiajoemillie Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Paul your comment of ' soak up the goodness' here in Devon at the moment , it couldn't be truer rain, rain, relentless rain, horizontal rain, rain, more rain and yes rain take care ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGAGO Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Goodluck to you all Ian We will be in perth mid feb and we are all nervous but excited for the new adventure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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