Mike and Nicole Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Afternoon all.My family and I are keen to get in touch with other familys in the Johannesburg region planning to move to Sydney Australia. If there are any families out there arranging coffee mornings or get togethers, please let us know.We had our 457 approved last week, bought the air tickets on saturday, so we're off on the 1st of Jan. I can tell you now that we feel more nervous and edgey about this move now than we did when we first started out on this venture. Lots of stress to say the least. All the best.Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonW Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hi Mike,We are in JHB but looking at going to Melbourne. There is not a set programme of gatherings but people seem to have a need to meet and respond when someone sets up something. What about suggesting a date for coffee at a venue in JHB. I am sure that people would respond to you.Just an idea?Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffnpuff Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Afternoon all.My family and I are keen to get in touch with other familys in the Johannesburg region planning to move to Sydney Australia. If there are any families out there arranging coffee mornings or get togethers, please let us know.We had our 457 approved last week, bought the air tickets on saturday, so we're off on the 1st of Jan. I can tell you now that we feel more nervous and edgey about this move now than we did when we first started out on this venture. Lots of stress to say the least. All the best.Mike.Hi Mike,Our 457 was approved yesterday, we're heading out Sydney too, my wife and I are both 41 and we have 2 boys aged 7 and 6. Would be great to hook up with you guys and celebrate or commiserate. I know what you mean about the nerves, its now become a vasbyt and just get it over with thing for me, I know it will be better there. I've been spending an unusual amount of time with family and friends since we lodged the application, so much so that its raised doubts, is it really all that bad here? Truth is, the time spent with them IS unusual because they know we're leaving, and if we hang about and get back to the usual, the same feelings of discontent will return for sure.cheersMartin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donne' Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Hi Mike ,We are also travelling to sydney on 1st of Jan ! ;) We are also very edgy and nervous ! Send me a Pm and we can chat ! regardsDonné Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donne' Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Hi Martin ,As I said to Mike ,We are also going to Sydney on the 1st Jan ,our children are 13and 16 ,so a bit older ,but we are still happy to meet ! regardsDonnéHi Mike,Our 457 was approved yesterday, we're heading out Sydney too, my wife and I are both 41 and we have 2 boys aged 7 and 6. Would be great to hook up with you guys and celebrate or commiserate. I know what you mean about the nerves, its now become a vasbyt and just get it over with thing for me, I know it will be better there. I've been spending an unusual amount of time with family and friends since we lodged the application, so much so that its raised doubts, is it really all that bad here? Truth is, the time spent with them IS unusual because they know we're leaving, and if we hang about and get back to the usual, the same feelings of discontent will return for sure.cheersMartin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DESIREEB Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi Mike,We are in JHB but looking at going to Melbourne. There is not a set programme of gatherings but people seem to have a need to meet and respond when someone sets up something. What about suggesting a date for coffee at a venue in JHB. I am sure that people would respond to you.Just an idea?AlHi AlI am new to the site and we hope to be in Adelaide in Jan2009.would really like to get together with you guys to share the experience.does anyone have any idea how long from date of application a visa 475 takes to be grantedeveryone seems to be applying for 457.thankslooking forward to meeting you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Strewth!Will the last bloke left in Jo'burg, heading for Australia, please shut the door after them?Best of Luck, you lot, with your flights.January is a great time to arrive and see Sydney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffnpuff Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hi Martin ,As I said to Mike ,We are also going to Sydney on the 1st Jan ,our children are 13and 16 ,so a bit older ,but we are still happy to meet ! regardsDonnéHi Donné,Will keep in touch through the forum as the day gets closer.regardsMartin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffnpuff Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Strewth!Will the last bloke left in Jo'burg, heading for Australia, please shut the door after them?Best of Luck, you lot, with your flights.January is a great time to arrive and see Sydney.The doctor who did our kids medicals told us he is seeing an engineer a day...the door may fall off its hinges first...Thank you for your kind wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donne' Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hi everyone ,Just to get an idea - which area would it suit to meet ?Does it need to be child friendly ?Also times - does a Saturday morning /afternoon work?Any other criteria we need to take into account ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa2auz Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi thereI look forward to meeting you all in Sydney. My brother in law leaves jhb on 7 Jan and friends of ours leave on 15 Jan all headed for Sydney. Please shout if there is anything i can help with. Jan is pretty quiet in Sydney its school holidays till end of the month and alot of people have headed up north. The weather is amazing and the shopping is brilliant. Let me know where you are planning out settling, you will be amazed at how many newbies there are around.S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonW Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi everyone ,Just to get an idea - which area would it suit to meet ?Does it need to be child friendly ?Also times - does a Saturday morning /afternoon work?Any other criteria we need to take into account ?Hi Donne,It would be great if we could set up a get together for the JHB people. The pretoria guys are way more organised then we are On this thread and the previous picnic thread there are loads of people who are interested in getting together.Some suggestions from my side:* Can it be child friendly, as many of us have small kids.* We arranged the previous picnic on saturday mroning and many people were busy with stuff - what about saturday lunch or afternoon?* Isnt there a nursery or tea garden where we can all meet - everyone just pays for there own sutff so it reduces stress and organisation and there are normally play areas at these sites?Just ideas? Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicov Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Strewth!Will the last bloke left in Jo'burg, heading for Australia, please shut the door after them?And blow out the candle too.We are also heading over in January, if the visa comes through in time. Will probably lodge this week.How about Papachinos on New Road in Midrand. Central and very child friendly. Great food too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donne' Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi ,What about the tea garden in Bryanston main road - I think it is called plant park ? One Saturday afternoon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donne' Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I am also happy to go to Midrand - apologies did not see the last post - what suits everyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonW Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I will also go anywhere. Bryanston sounds good to me? (But that is just because i live nearby )Very keen. It is a long time since we got together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donne' Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 ok lets try for a date ..............what about the 1st/2nd of November at Bryanston plant park - at about 2.30 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioC Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 ok lets try for a date ..............what about the 1st/2nd of November at Bryanston plant park - at about 2.30 ?Hi There,Is anybody welcome at the social? We have never attended and are very keen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonW Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I would like to attend with hubby and kids. Saturday suits us but we will attend anytime.ThanksAl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicov Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Sounds good. Anyone have the road street name and nearest intersection by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donne' Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hi Everyone , ALL ARE WELCOME !! The plantpark is in Main road in Bryanston.I think that the nearest intersection would be where the Sandton clinic is , I have attached a number you can call for better directions ."Plant Park - tel: 011 463 5773 - Bryanston Area. A wheelchair friendly landscaped garden centre, with restaurant and children's recreation facilities" Looking forward to meeting everyone . Donné Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donne' Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 OH !! I forgot please advise which date would suit best !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donne' Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hi everyone ,Let me know if anyone is keen to meet at Plantpark ............................should we do Sat ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugers Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) HiWe would like to meet all of you - Saturday at Plantpark will be fine with us (somebody suggested 14h30, after their afternoon nap, sounds good!!)We are leaving for Perth 3 January (boys 4 and 2 years old)So many things to do...... Edited October 27, 2008 by krugers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonW Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Donne, can i suggest that you start a new post that has a title of the date and the meeting so that people can easily spot it?Will see you on saturday.Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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