You wait ages for an update, then 3 come in one month!
Today, at 7.40am, we received an email from the Australian Government, department of immigration and citizenship. What this letter said was that we have been granted our visa's and have to be in Australia by the 7th March 2009!
So, as soon as we sell the house, the flights will be booked and off we go!
I'll post more when the news actually sinks in!
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
Friday, 25 July 2008
Last day at work..Its like the last day of Secondary School!
I have only had this feeling a couple of times. I left secondary school in July 1988 with all those promises to keep in touch etc etc, followed by leaving my previous job, where I left in December 1996, with again the same promises.
However, the difference between then and today is the internet. In 1988, I had never heard of it and the mobile phone was the size of a small house and then in 1996, the internet was only used by a minority of people and the mobile phone explosion hadn't started, although I did have one then!
So that brings me around to today - 25th July 2008. It is my last day working for Orange and after 11 years, 6 months and 19 days, I have handed my security pass in, given the car back and nearly finished with the laptop.
I just want to take this oppotunity to thank the vast majority of people who I have worked with all the best and that when we get to Australia, there will be a cold beer in the fridge waiting for you!
And if you really have the urge to keep in ouch, then your comments on here will always be welcome!
However, the difference between then and today is the internet. In 1988, I had never heard of it and the mobile phone was the size of a small house and then in 1996, the internet was only used by a minority of people and the mobile phone explosion hadn't started, although I did have one then!
So that brings me around to today - 25th July 2008. It is my last day working for Orange and after 11 years, 6 months and 19 days, I have handed my security pass in, given the car back and nearly finished with the laptop.
I just want to take this oppotunity to thank the vast majority of people who I have worked with all the best and that when we get to Australia, there will be a cold beer in the fridge waiting for you!
And if you really have the urge to keep in ouch, then your comments on here will always be welcome!
Sunday, 20 July 2008
Now I understand why estate agents have such a bad reputation
So, for the second weekend running, we have another no show to view the house. The second occasion really takes the biscuit. After getting a phone call on Monday, from the estate agent, who said that someone wants to look at the house on Saturday and that the estate agent would be with them as well...guess what? No show from either the customer OR the estate agent. Not even a phone call to say they are not coming.
I think it may be time to start looking at an alternative estate agent....
Anyway, that rant over and done with! Since the last update, not a lot else has happened. Been selling lots of stuff at car boot fairs and eBay. Still got loads left to sell, just waiting for a decent Sunday, with the sun shining to do that. Bought a new laptop, so will be able to keep in contact with everyone when we get to Australia and have signed up with Skype. Already tried it with Nick, who emigrated out to Canada a while ago, and the voice and video quality was amazing. If anyone else is on Skype and wants to add me as a contact, then drop me a message.
Lots going on these next few weeks. Only have 5 working days left with Orange, and then that will be 11 and a half years of hard work, blood sweat and no tears all finished with. Even better news is the amount of cricket that is happening. Kent has reached 2 cup finals (thanks to Sarah for getting me the tickets) a day at the test match (Thanks to Simon for getting those tickets) and then the football season starts as well!
The Australians have been giving out quite a few visas in the last few weeks. December applicants have been getting their visas. There have been a couple of January applicants as well, now with visas, so I am sure it won’t be to long before we hear about ours. Just some advanced warning, that there will be a small farewell drink up for our friends, so some of you may get an invite in the post or email when that time comes.
I think it may be time to start looking at an alternative estate agent....
Anyway, that rant over and done with! Since the last update, not a lot else has happened. Been selling lots of stuff at car boot fairs and eBay. Still got loads left to sell, just waiting for a decent Sunday, with the sun shining to do that. Bought a new laptop, so will be able to keep in contact with everyone when we get to Australia and have signed up with Skype. Already tried it with Nick, who emigrated out to Canada a while ago, and the voice and video quality was amazing. If anyone else is on Skype and wants to add me as a contact, then drop me a message.
Lots going on these next few weeks. Only have 5 working days left with Orange, and then that will be 11 and a half years of hard work, blood sweat and no tears all finished with. Even better news is the amount of cricket that is happening. Kent has reached 2 cup finals (thanks to Sarah for getting me the tickets) a day at the test match (Thanks to Simon for getting those tickets) and then the football season starts as well!
The Australians have been giving out quite a few visas in the last few weeks. December applicants have been getting their visas. There have been a couple of January applicants as well, now with visas, so I am sure it won’t be to long before we hear about ours. Just some advanced warning, that there will be a small farewell drink up for our friends, so some of you may get an invite in the post or email when that time comes.
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Now someone must want to buy this house!!!
I’ve delayed an update to this blog until now, due to a variety reasons. First off, we have been busy tidying up the house, as it is now on the market. So far we have had three viewings, which doesn’t sound much, but in this current credit climate, is quite a few. We have even had a couple of offers, but they were rejected due to the very low offer. However, the second offer was close to the minimum we want, so I am waiting for the estate agent to earn their money and do their bit. If you are thinking of buying a house, then take a look at this website:
http://www.manncountrywide.co.uk/content/001_Search/Search_Results/Property_Details/property-sales-MKT_RPS-WLM080474-1213351124
So what else has been happening? Well, at the time of writing, I have 35 calendar days left with Orange, before they no longer require my services. As of the 26th July, I will be a free man, having served 11 and a half years with them.
On the Australia move, well the only progress since the last blog, is that the department of immigration have now acknowledged our medicals and have started to look at them. Otherwise, the only other news at the moment is that the Australians have slowed down in issuing visa’s, as they are now coming to the end of the years quota. The next window of opportunity starts on the 1st July, so hopefully we will see a increase in visa’s issue…ours included!!
Right, now I am off, to sort out another cupboard and put a load of crap, I mean good quality stuff, on ebay!
http://www.manncountrywide.co.uk/content/001_Search/Search_Results/Property_Details/property-sales-MKT_RPS-WLM080474-1213351124
So what else has been happening? Well, at the time of writing, I have 35 calendar days left with Orange, before they no longer require my services. As of the 26th July, I will be a free man, having served 11 and a half years with them.
On the Australia move, well the only progress since the last blog, is that the department of immigration have now acknowledged our medicals and have started to look at them. Otherwise, the only other news at the moment is that the Australians have slowed down in issuing visa’s, as they are now coming to the end of the years quota. The next window of opportunity starts on the 1st July, so hopefully we will see a increase in visa’s issue…ours included!!
Right, now I am off, to sort out another cupboard and put a load of crap, I mean good quality stuff, on ebay!
Saturday, 10 May 2008
So, for everyone who keeps asking "when you going to Australia?"
Could you please pay a pound into my pay pal account. At this rate, if I got a pound for everyone who did ask, we would be able to travel there first class, or even our own private jet!
Seriously, it’s nice that people are interested in our progress. Well, I hope it’s nice or do they want to get rid of us? Anyway, it looks like my employer wants to get rid of me, having told me that my role at work is redundant at the end of September. Fingers crossed, I can get an early release date and leave at the end of July, in order to start packing, and selling the rubbish that we no longer need and watching as much cricket as possible.
So is there an update? Well, no, not really. According to one website I look at, the Australians are currently processing applicants who applied in November, we are a January applicant.
However, due to the supposed housing crisis, we are currently just tidying up the house, garden and any other odds and sods, in order to get a few estate agents in to put the house up for sale. A bit of a risk, but one we feel is worth taking. If anyone knows or is looking for a nice, tidy 4 bedroom semi with garage and rear back garden, in the suburbs of South East London, please point them in the way of this house that’s for sale
Seriously, it’s nice that people are interested in our progress. Well, I hope it’s nice or do they want to get rid of us? Anyway, it looks like my employer wants to get rid of me, having told me that my role at work is redundant at the end of September. Fingers crossed, I can get an early release date and leave at the end of July, in order to start packing, and selling the rubbish that we no longer need and watching as much cricket as possible.
So is there an update? Well, no, not really. According to one website I look at, the Australians are currently processing applicants who applied in November, we are a January applicant.
However, due to the supposed housing crisis, we are currently just tidying up the house, garden and any other odds and sods, in order to get a few estate agents in to put the house up for sale. A bit of a risk, but one we feel is worth taking. If anyone knows or is looking for a nice, tidy 4 bedroom semi with garage and rear back garden, in the suburbs of South East London, please point them in the way of this house that’s for sale
Thursday, 24 April 2008
More news...
Another chapter was added to the story today.
On the 14th April, the 3 of us attended a posh hospital in London to complete our medicals. After 3 hours of poking, prodding, blood taken and the most painful bit, paying over £500 for the privilege, we were passed fit!
These medical reports were sent to Australia, who know have everything they have requested, so it’s back to the waiting game!
On the 14th April, the 3 of us attended a posh hospital in London to complete our medicals. After 3 hours of poking, prodding, blood taken and the most painful bit, paying over £500 for the privilege, we were passed fit!
These medical reports were sent to Australia, who know have everything they have requested, so it’s back to the waiting game!
Saturday, 8 March 2008
'Ello, 'Ello, 'Ello...what have we here then???
No idea officer, as I have never heard you say it! and how do I know??
Well I have proof. The letters came back from the Met. Police today, telling us that we don't have a criminal record (well, I could own up to having a Duran Duarn single somewhere!).
This really goes to show that not all Millwall supporters have criminal records!!!
Now, we have the medicals booked up in April, more money, but hopefully the light at the end of the tunnel is getting bigger.
Well I have proof. The letters came back from the Met. Police today, telling us that we don't have a criminal record (well, I could own up to having a Duran Duarn single somewhere!).
This really goes to show that not all Millwall supporters have criminal records!!!
Now, we have the medicals booked up in April, more money, but hopefully the light at the end of the tunnel is getting bigger.
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