SJT Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Good morning everyone. I knew they would but the nerves have kicked in the last week. We have been planning migrating to Perth for the last two and bit years and now its finally happening - in 17 weeks we will be there (when I say it out loud I get very excited, but at the same time feel like I've got a lead weight on my chest). I know in my heart that moving to Perth is the best thing for my family. We all fell in love with Perth when we activated our visa. Not coming with rose tinted glasses, we know we have to work hard, things are expensive, but know once we land, we will have to forget about converting things and throw ourselves into the Perth way of doing things. But now I'm scared, really scared, but a little bit excited. I'm of the opinion that surely your problems don't seem as bad when the sun is shining. I find it very hard to explain how I feel, but I'm sure those of you that have already made the move, know exactly how I feel and I'm sure as the flight date gets closer the feelings will get stronger and the tears will flow, then hopefully once when we are on the plane, the excitement will kick in again. We have secured our short term holiday let for eight weeks and then hopefully in that time we can find a long term let and I'm taking the attitude that if it does not work out, we have not lost anything, just the next two years will be an adventure/long holiday, for all of us, but hopefully we will make Perth our home. Now I'm talking to removers about getting our stuff shipped and obviously I cannot bring all our clothes with us on the flight - so what do I pack, I'm sure this question has been asked and answered many times all for different times of the year, but when we came out in Oct/Nov, it was sunny some days and really cold the next. During July, August and September is there a real need for shorts and skirts or just the occasional need. I would be grateful to hear some advice and also to hear of your experiences on the final few months when you are counting down every week. Thanks Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mavrick7 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Beautiful post Truly represent the feelings of new immigrant. I also have same doubts in my mind. Moving to Perth in first week of July Good morning everyone. I knew they would but the nerves have kicked in the last week. We have been planning migrating to Perth for the last two and bit years and now its finally happening - in 17 weeks we will be there (when I say it out loud I get very excited, but at the same time feel like I've got a lead weight on my chest). I know in my heart that moving to Perth is the best thing for my family. We all fell in love with Perth when we activated our visa. Not coming with rose tinted glasses, we know we have to work hard, things are expensive, but know once we land, we will have to forget about converting things and throw ourselves into the Perth way of doing things. But now I'm scared, really scared, but a little bit excited. I'm of the opinion that surely your problems don't seem as bad when the sun is shining. I find it very hard to explain how I feel, but I'm sure those of you that have already made the move, know exactly how I feel and I'm sure as the flight date gets closer the feelings will get stronger and the tears will flow, then hopefully once when we are on the plane, the excitement will kick in again. We have secured our short term holiday let for eight weeks and then hopefully in that time we can find a long term let and I'm taking the attitude that if it does not work out, we have not lost anything, just the next two years will be an adventure/long holiday, for all of us, but hopefully we will make Perth our home. Now I'm talking to removers about getting our stuff shipped and obviously I cannot bring all our clothes with us on the flight - so what do I pack, I'm sure this question has been asked and answered many times all for different times of the year, but when we came out in Oct/Nov, it was sunny some days and really cold the next. During July, August and September is there a real need for shorts and skirts or just the occasional need. I would be grateful to hear some advice and also to hear of your experiences on the final few months when you are counting down every week. Thanks Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi I arrived early August last year and it was like an English summer. You will need a fleece/hoodie t shirts and jeans pjs for the evenings as they get cold. You may wear a pair of shorts or a skirt, as you may find it hot ). I did find it strange to see people in jackets and jumpers but when you experience days of 35 deg + and 40 deg days you will see why I certainly do now. I went out and bought a pair of slippers strange but true as i missed them. The sea is not really warm enough to swim but there are plenty of indoor pools so do bring your swimmers. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 We arrived on the 1st July at it was about 18c during the day but dipped down to 1c at night! It's normal to get into single figures at night during the night so depending on if your holiday home has heating or not you might want to pack warm pyjamas and dressing gown too. The coldest time is usually around 5am. Also it can get windy depending on where your staying so can get chilly in the wind. I'd liken it to a really warm spring in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Life Down Under Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 How exciting , lots to look forward to I am sure. I arrived with my kids, then aged 3 and 5 in July. As new migrants we thought the weather was fabulous and my children even braved the sea one day! Now, they are generally wrapped in up scarves and coats in July and August and think I am winding them up when I tell them they swam in July on arrival! As another member mentioned, the evenings do get cold and many properties do not have heating and no double glazing! I have my gas central heating blasting out in the evening as I suffer when temps drop below 30 degrees! Walked the dog last night in my jacket! SJT you will probably feel as if you are on holiday in the Med when you get here! Good luck and hopefully you dont get too stressed over the coming weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJT Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks everyone for your replies. It will help when it comes to packing those suitcases. Having a good day emotions wise, very very excited and have started organising the kid's leaving parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Awesome! You sound like you have a really good attitude and share a lot of the anxieties many of us felt when we came. With regards to clothing- layer up. Bring short sleeves by all means, you'll probably need them but a good jacket with a removable fleece liner is really useful, particularly if its Gore-tex as you may be hit with the occasional, massive downpour. I have a really good one and found I needed the fleece a lot, particularly in the evening. When the wind kicks in a fleece will not keep you warm though so a good, light outer layer is needed. Don't bother with an umbrella, they're only really used here in the summer as a sun shade, they just get ruined in the wind. I love my Uggs for padding around the house in winter but wouldn't be seen dead in them outdoors. We arrived in August and I only had light shoes and I remember wishing I'd bought the Merrell's that were on the slow boat. I had three months off when we first arrived and even in August I sat on the beach with the kids while they played in the sea. That seems crazy now, it's bloody freezing! If you're in a house with no heating you'll probably be surprised at how cold it gets. We had a little oil radiator in the bedroom and it was on full all night. We bought a goose down duvet from Amazon on our third day, had it shipped to a relative in the UK then posted out here. It arrived 5 days later and the word 'snuggle' was never better used than on that night. As someone has said, pack for a (good) British spring - cold at night but stunningly beautiful days where the gorgeous rays of sunlight seem to warm you to your core and leave a veneer of satisfaction that lasts long enough for you to enjoy the sunset and a tray of fish and chips as you watch it disappear over the Indian Ocean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Totally agree with the advice given (wish i had asked that question lol). We left UK end of July last year with only summer gear, left the coats and woolies with the shippers. Wasnt a problem on our few days stop off in hot and humid Hong Kong, but a different story arriving in Perth at beginning of August to the most horrendous rainfall ive ever seen. Yes the winter days can be lovely and sunny, nothing beats a blue sky even if its a bit nippy. As has been said layers are a great idea. Problem is you acclimatise quickly too, im now like the OP who doesnt like it falling below 30. If its less than that then you wont be seeing me on the beach. We did sunbathe in the back garden throughout the Oz winter during the day, even getting sunburnt, but early mornings and nights were chilly to say the least (no central heating in our rental). This winter im planning splashing out on an electric blanket for the bed (when did you hear of them last being used) The great thing is come Dec its wall to wall sunshine for months and months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.