Nats123 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Gees Milo you got it all worked out!I can not wait!Nats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hi Milo en Jay Jay,Raai, ons sal ook daar wees! Sal more bel en bespreek, Ek, manlief en 1 kiddie.A xEkke wil ook saam kom kuier!!! Ek mis my sussie vandag!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueB Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Sou ook graag wou gekom het Ons gaan 18de Kaap toe om al die familie een laaste keer te sien voor ons gaan, so sal dit net-net mis.Ons medies is al weg en nou waaaaag ons .......SueB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Howzit Jozi guys,The list for Sunday's get-together is looking good. There will be 10 couples and counting...... To all the guys who have not replied yet. Come on! What can possibly be more important than time with forum friends? Except packing a container perhaps! To the new forum members - You are most welcome to join in. Please let me know, so I can make the final booking by Saturday. So looking forwards to this Sunday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Milo,Ek het gesê ons kom - maar wil net confirm - ek en Mariana sal daar wees. Nicolene gaan groet in Nelspruit, 'cause "time is few!"Groetnis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nats123 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hi Milo,Seems like the weather is going to be on the down side Sunday.Do you think we should ask everyone with kids(smaller ones that is) to maybe bring along some colouring in books and stuff?Just a suggestion.Thanks Nats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hi Nats,Good idea, but don't stress. Have plan B in action already! The restaurant has a big screen and I asked if we could have that area if it rains. Will put cartoons or something up for the kiddies. I also have a stack of colouring books and a huge box of crayons that will come with. You all just arrive, sit back and enjoy!See you Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nats123 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Thanks Milo!Can not wait to meet you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Same here Nats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenss Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 C U all 2 morrow Cant waiit Eileen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hi All of you,I've been thinking - all the nice people are moving out to Aus!!!What a nice experience - Milo, it couldn't be better!!! We kuiered and swopped ideas, those who didn't want to stay on coffee, had something else, the food was good, the venue was excellent! It rained when we arrived, had a table ready for the kids, the cricket was on the big screen, and it looked if everybody played musical chairs so much they shifted around. After lunch, it stopped raining, all the kids moved out and had a great time.Unfortunetly, all nice things had to end - and Stuttafords will be at my home at 9 tomorrow I took a few photos.....Sorry, dit wil nie vanaand werk nie - nou sal julle moet wag tot na die trek - die computer word more gepak..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex van der merwe Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hi almal,Net n dankie van ons vir die reelings wat JJ en Milo getref het . Dit was lekker om die name by die gesigte te sit. Baie sterkte met julle groot trek. Ons kan nie wag nie maar weet en glo ons dag gaan kom. Ons het almal se geselskap baie geniet en is bly om sulke "Great" mense te ontmoet het. Sterkte met julle almal se reelings en Eben ek hoop julle het antwoorde gekry .God Bless!!GroeteAlex@Daleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Ek weet nie wat is fout nie, maar ek kon darem manage om vir Milo op te kryGeen spasie op die website oor nie!!!Dankie vir al jou reeling Milo - jy's 'n ster!!! Ek wou om sekere redes nie die ander foto plaas nie!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adeleb Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) Three cheers for Milo !!!dankie vir al Milo se reelings en die sweeties wat sy vir die kiddies gebring het en die lekker socialising en die lekker kossies en dat Milo kon chocolate mousse eet en vir almal se raad en vir almal se geselskap en dat die kiddies 'n lekker modderbad kon he ... AMEN Edited January 20, 2008 by adeleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa2auz Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hi thereSounds like you all had a great time, well done for organising. It would be great if you could let us know a bit of feedback like where are most of you heading, 457 or PR, what are your biggest concerns etc whether you have done LSD's etc.A cousin of mine arrives this week on business and if you are interested I can send back a few pamphlets from Woolies, local newspaper etc if she has the space and you are interested for your next get together.Well done, hope to meet you all soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Agge nee JJ waa my sussie kiekie nou?????Bly julle het dit geniet!!Die forum familie is GREAT mense!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nats123 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 A big thank you to Milo and Jayjay for a great afternoon!It was so nice to meet you all! We are in total agreement that the people leaving / planning to leave SA are such great people.Thanks a great food and even greater company!All the best to all of you in the waiting progress (like we are) and bon voyage to all of thos eleaving soon.NatsJayjay,Good luck with the packing tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoot Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Milo yesterday was great fun - so given your marvellous organising skills, when are we having another JHB coffee club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Howzit,Ek is bly almal het lekker gekuier. En ek het toe chocolate mousse gekry!Ek probeer die pics opsit maar weet nie eintlik hoe nie. Belowe ek sal weer probeer.Dankie, ek en die engelsman het ook lekker saam gekuier. Sal weer so maak, miskien oor so 3 maande?What I learned on Sunday -1) Coffee Club is not the correct name for the Jozi crowd! I think I saw only 6 coffees between 24 people!2) A jungle gym is more fun when it's muddy.3) Afrikason's wife is very beautiful and pregnant.4) Derrick is upset because he's not registered yet on the forum and wants to write a post.5) Adele misses Nilo very much.6) Wilna & Nick has triplets.7) Eileen's (Owens) husband is very funny.8) Nats has packed up her life in RSA, but have no visa yet.9) Zoot is a very smart girl, but not smart enough, because she hasn't booked her ticket yet.10) Jayjay's eyes closes a bit when he laughs and his wife is also pretty.11) Alex knows people who ride around with blue lights on their cars.10) Deon was scared to emigrate before Sunday, but I think we have changed his mind.11) The other Deon will be in the UK for two years before they move to Oz.12) Only Jayjay, Alex, Adele & Wilna knew each other before Sunday. But by 5.30pm we were all friends.On a more serious note -1) If you use the 40kg flight option, you can pack things in a box as part of your weight allowance. ie. toys, toiletries etc. 2) Don't give up trying for a sponsor. There are MANY out there.3) If you enjoy camping, take your gear because it's expensive in Oz.4) Put your house on the market as soon as possible. You can perhaps live with someone or rent a place. Your visa might be granted soon and then you're stuck with a house.5) You will pay big money on tax in Oz, but you'll see it being spent wisely to improve infrastructure etc. 6) Prepare yourself, immediate and extended family for the big move. It is emotionally draining the closer your departure date gets.7) Know the phases you will go through once in Oz. Make sure you are prepared and don't sit back and just let it happen. Get busy, stay motivated and throw yourselves wholeheartedly into the Oz way of life.8) If you need help with anything, either while still in RSA or shortly after your arrival in Oz. Stay connected with the guys on the forum, they are all willing to assist.9) All who are emigrating have done extensive research and did much soul searching before starting the paper chase, and are all an extraordinary bunch of people!PS- we are applying for a 175 visa and will settle in Melbourne. Will not do a LSD trip (although hubby might go for interviews). My concerns are - will I choose the right school for my kids, making new friends, missing family in RSA. But all this is actually trivial things if you look at the big picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nats123 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Milo yesterday was great fun - so given your marvellous organising skills, when are we having another JHB coffee club?No man zoot! Although it would be nice to see you again you need to get yourself over to AUS heheMilo,My door is open to you when we get to Melbourne. And just by what I saw on Sunday you really do not have anything to worry about re choosing schools or getting settled! Nats Edited January 21, 2008 by Nats123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Breeds Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Yip, have to agree with all the comments above, thanks Milo and Jayjay, although we couldn't stay very long we had a wonderful time.P.S. Milo, thanks to you I have to bake more of those delicious cookies this weekend!Adri & Eben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenss Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thanx Milo(Yvette) and JJ 4 organizing such a wonderful day.Chris and I had an absolutely awesome time and it was great to put faces to all the names.The kids got home all muddy and enjoyed there time tremendously.Food was really good and will probably go back there again.Everyone who is leaving soon,All the best and remember you are all doing the right thing.We cant wait to join you in Oz ,the land down under.God BlessEileen and Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfrikaSon Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Wow! What can I say, you've covered it all.Many thx for such a great experience, it moved me...oh that I can add, it realy moved me deep inside, the whole move takes a lot of introspection and let one question your personal views on life and your own existance. To see such a great bunch of people together, taking this opportunity full on and with both hands, no matter what their circumstances or where ever they are in the walk of life...that just motivated me all over again. Thx guys and girls, pls take many pictures and engrave your splendid experiences into your hearts, life is great.Africa will always be in my blood and the dust under my skin; and I truely love its people with their pearly whites...but I won't be limited, not as a person and certainly not in spirit, and currently something is just a bit off and I will never offer my kids a hand-me-down experience of this beautiful thing we embrace as LIFE!Praise God for you all, and may you find Him under your skin and His grace within your own heart - then dish it out without keeping back as you will surround yourself with a nation that can still appreciate it.Untill next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Wow! What can I say, you've covered it all.Many thx for such a great experience, it moved me...oh that I can add, it realy moved me deep inside, the whole move takes a lot of introspection and let one question your personal views on life and your own existance. To see such a great bunch of people together, taking this opportunity full on and with both hands, no matter what their circumstances or where ever they are in the walk of life...that just motivated me all over again. Thx guys and girls, pls take many pictures and engrave your splendid experiences into your hearts, life is great.Africa will always be in my blood and the dust under my skin; and I truely love its people with their pearly whites...but I won't be limited, not as a person and certainly not in spirit, and currently something is just a bit off and I will never offer my kids a hand-me-down experience of this beautiful thing we embrace as LIFE!Praise God for you all, and may you find Him under your skin and His grace within your own heart - then dish it out without keeping back as you will surround yourself with a nation that can still appreciate it.Untill next time. Hello all.......I am so sorry we missed Jozi day.....Please orgainse an other SOON like in two weeks ........Its sounded fantastic.You all sound like a GREAT bunch of people ...also heading in the same direction as us ...Victoria near Melbourne...but having said that we all wanna make the move OUT !!!!!!!Look forward to hearing from you guys.Tash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hi Tash,Yea, sorry you missed it. We had a great time that day. Mud and all!February is quite busy for me and then the kiddies start with exams early in March. I was thinking that perhaps after the Easter holidays would be a good time to meet up again. Will keep you posted.PS: I'm still trying to get the pics to post. Think I'll e-mail it to all who were there rather. (remember I'm blonde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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