DestinationOz Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hey Heather My parents are in Parkwood so we will be staying with them for a bit or until we find jobs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkandKelly Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Flying out on Boxing day (hubby, daughter & I), arriving Sydney 27 Dec. Kids (10 year old and 7 year old) and I also leaving on Boxing day heading to Sydney to meet my hubby who has been there since 9 Oct. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anne89 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Im flying out to sydney from Durban on the 21st of Jan 2015 and arriving in sydney on the 22nd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshodson Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 My husband and I and our 1 year old little boy are leaving 1 Feb from Durbs to Sydney :-) 2 months to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossedover Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hey "Boxing Day " travelers ... We too are heading for Sydney, I guess we will have lots to chat about on the jolly long flight.... My 13,11 and 8 year old daughters too. Guess we will spot each other as the families with far too much luggage All the best people... Make the most of this exciting opportunity! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyAusJourneyIB Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 We are also leaving on the 16th of December for our first visit to Aus and a LCD trip... I am beyond excited.This will be the make or break decision maker more for my husband than me... I would have already moved ages ago if i could.I've been counting down this trip since Feb.Good luck to everybody!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Just under 2 weeks to go for the big move! We haven't done a LSD trip and neither of us have been to Perth before So excited to explore our new home! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinK2409 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 We are arriving in Sydney 18 Jan, ready to start our new lives! Cannot believe it is actually happening!!! :jester: :jester:All the best to everyone! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaugn Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Family flying out Cathay Pacific 31 Dec 2014. Spend some time in Sydney for fun and then onward to Adelaide on the 10th Jan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OubaasDik Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Family flying out Cathay Pacific 31 Dec 2014. Spend some time in Sydney for fun and then onward to Adelaide on the 10th Jan.I suspect you may love it - I do .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Last weekend in Cape Town. Getting very excited Had a lekker farewell dinner and drinks with friends last night. Last family braai today.....and the weather is just gorgeous! Can't wait to start my new life in Perth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMullers Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Wozer, Lots of families doing the move. That is awesome!!! We will also be leaving 6 Jan and arriving 8 Jan in Sydney, NSW. Plus its my wife's bday 7Jan. She said she could not have asked for a better present than starting a new life in Oz! Good luck to everyone else! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dill Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Flying from Dubai to Perth on 3 January! Packing up the house and saying our goodbyes (ongoing!) has been as stressful as everyone said it would be, but hopefully an enjoyable Christmas and New Year in store and happy landings in Perth. All the best to everyone on their way and thoughts and prayers for those still waiting for the magical visa.Merry Christmas everyone! Edited December 22, 2014 by Dill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphan Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 22 December 2014. 17h50 local timeSitting at OT airport right now, typing this.Boarding in 40 minutes, on Emirates, via Dubai to Brisbane.One piece of luggage weighed 34kgs on its own - but some fast talking and it is now on board.. Probably give someone a hernia lifting it when it arrives. Had my deodorant confiscated (mustn't be more than 100ml, which is a size no-one manufactures, except in a roll-on). But all of the wife's dozen or more tubes of creams etc. got through without a second glance - go figure! Both laptops went through X-Rays, but happy to report that neither has TB.Said a cheery goodbye to the sullen customs bloke, but got no response except a dismissive wave. Pity he doesn't know that his will be my abiding memory of the country.Cannot wait for the wheels to lift off, and the seat belt light to switch off. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi Orphan,Man that comment about the sullen customs bloke resonated with me. When we left I had the same, the @sswipe telling me Im making a mistake and not staying to help build the country. I just looked at him and told him, it's people like you who are burning it faster than people like me can fix it. Cheerio chap, I'll watch it burn from afar. Bumhug. Welcome home maaaaaaate!!! :ilikeit: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Aaaah, all the wonderful forumites arriving in OZ, please keep us posted on your settling in stories !! I must confess that I'm not as diligent as I would like to be - a house full of family with seven children is a busy place and time to have your thoughts for yourself, few and far between. It feels absolutely great to have such a good bunch of happy arrivals at this time ! Enjoy the fun, the jetlag and the newness of everything !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JvZ Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Leaving on 21 January for Sunshine coast... ready to start our new lives. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinK2409 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi everyone!Arrived safely in Sydney yesterday afternoon, very excited!!Orphan, I only saw your earlier post now. I am so glad that you were able to get everything through in time. I hope you had a lovely Christmas with the family in your new home.Hi everyone!Arrived safely in Sydney yesterday afternoon, very excited!!Orphan, I only saw your earlier post now. I am so glad that you were able to get everything through in time. I hope you had a lovely Christmas with the family in your new home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphan Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Great news Martin!May Our Lord's blessings, grace and providence be with you throughout your exciting new life in Australia. Things will get tough, but when they do, trust in Him....He wont let you down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinK2409 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Amen, thank you Orphan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hey Heather My parents are in Parkwood so we will be staying with them for a bit or until we find jobs. thats awesome - not too far from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisperingshadow Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 hi everyone!the agent from Biddulphs weren't kidding about the Saffers leaving for Oz. We'll hopefully leave for Sydney 1st week in March ... can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossedover Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Well we are 6 weeks in and so please we were brave enough to pack up and come... Sydney's beauty is still wow'ing me! Right now SA is making leaving a little easier. And even being such a creature of habit I can't say I am missing much.... When our bovril runs out I am sure we will be disappointed but that's the only thing we seem not able to get here. Marie's, tennis biscuits, mrs balls, Ina P spices all here flings and chocolate logs too... They are expensive if looking at them compared to what you would pay at home but comparing chips with chips here, and chocolates with chocolates here there is not much in it.The efficiency of everything is a blessing and the public transport for kids to get to school is amazing. Is so first world it's delightful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeferg1 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Crossedover - have you tried looking in the gravy section in Coles (not sure of Woolies) for your Bovril? That's where we found ours 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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