Annii Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 The last post on the PE Coffee Club was years ago, yet I know many families who have left and will be leaving in the next few months.Are there any others out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughanroe Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I was from PE many yearts ago... Almost seems to be a case of the last/next person out needs to switch the lights off...From what I hear though, Eskom has kinda got that one covered. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicman Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I'm still in PE for the next year or so. It's actually not that bad to be honest. Was at the stadium watching the (disappointing) Lions / Kings game. Facilities around the city are pretty run down as the ANC infighting has ruined the Municipality. DA almost won last election, so hoping they can take over next year. Fingers crossed.There is some development earmarked for the area with the Govt pushing ahead with the oil refinery at Coega. The Fuel Tanks and Ore dumps at the Barbour have finally been given notice to move to Coega, so the waterfront development proposal is back on the table. Those are the positives. Crime is definitely getting out of hand and poverty is rife. There Re still good opportunities here if you are prepared to risk it with your family. Many will say that it isn't so bad here, but it just takes one incident to destroy your family, and I'm one of those that isn't prepared to take risk. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonelP Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 AnniiWhen are you leaving? We have just submitted our application for parents visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annii Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Hi RonelPMy husband leaves in 19 days time and I will follow at the end of the year. The container is scheduled to be packed in mid October - but I am still struggling with the volume and if we should use a shared one or not.... All the best with your visa app. The waiting was difficult for me - but the packing up is turning out to be more daunting than I had expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonelP Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I understand what you saying. We are not taking a lot with us either, so we will definitely share a container. Send me your email adres on the private message and we can then keep in contact via email or meet at some stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozpe Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hi I'm also from PE and just started with the application process done ILETS and now starting with skills assessment. Would be great to meet up with others also busy with visas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annii Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hi there. Welcome to the forum...if you have any questions, there is a wealth of information here. Our process is done, my husband will have been in Perth for a month already on Wednesday! I am 'biting at the bit' till mid December when myself & the kids join him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JandBplus2 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 We're from PE and nearly done with application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonelP Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hi AllWe lodged end of August 2013 and have not heard a thing. We did not use an agent and playing this waiting game is killing me. It puts doubt in your mind whether or not I sould have used an agent.Our house have just been sold and we have to rent now untill our visa is approved. The sorting and packing is HARD work.If anyone wants to meet up for coffee, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsta Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Hi AllWe lodged end of August 2013 and have not heard a thing. We did not use an agent and playing this waiting game is killing me.You will have to hope that Tony Abbot fixes up the government inefficiencies.Buy then again I always suspect the waiting is because they intentionally only process a limited number of visas each month. I guess demand out paces supply.Don't forget that the Aussie population is already growing pretty rapidly.CheersPaul Edited October 1, 2013 by monsta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozpe Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi everyone! So how about a get together in PE? We could meet for coffee somewhere, preferably a child friendly venue as we have a busy 2 year old daughter! Would be great to chat to others who are also going through the same process. Let me know if you are interested and I will set it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmykins Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi OzpeWhere about are you and your family in the immigraio process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozpe Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 We have been invited to apply for a 189 visa and will apply next week. What about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmykins Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 We've only just decided on a consulting firm on Friday, so we sending CV's first to find out which visa best we will qualify for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozpe Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Well good luck with the aplication! Let me know if you need help with anything. Do you know of anyone else from pe going to oz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammie Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 AnniiWhen are you leaving? We have just submitted our application for parents visa.Hi Ronel , I am new on the forum and would really like to meet up with you and talk to you about your parent visa , as that is the way we will have to go as well . Where in PE are you ? Ammie Hi everyone! So how about a get together in PE? We could meet for coffee somewhere, preferably a child friendly venue as we have a busy 2 year old daughter! Would be great to chat to others who are also going through the same process. Let me know if you are interested and I will set it up!Hi Ozpe, can you arrange a coffee date ? I will be there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozpe Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Well it looks like there are only 3 families left in PE leaving for Australia. One of us will have to switch off the lights!How about this weekend? Sat or Sun let me know the numbers and I will see if I can come up with a venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammie Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 We are free on Saturday . Sunday is difficult as I always have a show house to do > Let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicman Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 HiWe still in PE as well. Our 190 Visas have been approved and we are going to Australia in July for our LSD trip. We are away this weekend, so will not be able to make a coffee date. Why don't you guys consider Moffat on Main. The kids can play at the Funky Frog and there is Roastmasters right next door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belindaf Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 HI there New on this forum, we applied in May 2013 for our Parent Contributory Visa through our agent in CT. Would love to meet for coffee but can only do a week day, will watch your plans and maybe the next one i'll be able to join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozpe Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hello everyone, can you please pm me your contact numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammie Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Ok so now another week has gone by and we have not yet managed to have a coffee date .Anybody available during next week or weekend ? Ammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozpe Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Hi Ammie I have created a Whatts App group called PE to Australia - its quicker to communicate than logging on to Saaustralia every time. I have invited you to join. If there are any others who would like to join pls pm me your numbers so I can add you. Everyone is welcome!It will make it easier to organise a get together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonelP Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Anybody still in PE wanting to have a coffee date. Has not been on the Forum for some time, so a bit out of touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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