<Dan> Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) After 3 years of trying to sell our garage so we can emigrate, on Friday we signed. Now on the 19th November we fly out for good. So expect to see lots more questions from both me and the wife. Edited May 25, 2014 by <Dan> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsyburrell Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Congrats Gridstar, all to look forward to:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 After 3 years of trying to sell our garage so we can emigrate, on Friday we signed. Now on the 19th November we fly out for good. So expect to see lots more questions from both me and the wife. Welcome.................I have to ask, "sell your garage" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<Dan> Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 We had a garage business (Car repairs) which has taken a while to sell after a sale fell through. So finally we were able to book the flights and start to plan things. So flights book, B&B booked for two weeks when we arrive. Although much to my disappointment, the wife wouldn't let me stay in Abu Dhabi for a few days while the F1 was on. Apparently moving and saving the money is more important than watching the F1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshowdeb Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Congratulations! Will you be a mechanic in Perth? It's always good to know a good mechanic! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Brady Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 congratulations !! f1 in abu dhabi, sounds good to me, may have to plan our visit around that lol ! watching the monaco one now :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Good luck with the move.What area are you staying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 We had a garage business (Car repairs) which has taken a while to sell after a sale fell through. So finally we were able to book the flights and start to plan things. So flights book, B&B booked for two weeks when we arrive. Although much to my disappointment, the wife wouldn't let me stay in Abu Dhabi for a few days while the F1 was on. Apparently moving and saving the money is more important than watching the F1. I'm sure wifey will let you go to next years Melbourne GP , where was your garage and are you going to do the same here, where are you headed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<Dan> Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi all, thanks for the comments. My garage is / was in Poole, Dorset. I am looking to stay working as a mechanic, although to start off with work for someone else as you get little things like holidays, over time, sick pay oh and regular wages! When we first arrive we are staying in Southern River but home to move to either Canning Vale or Southern River. But need to know a little more about the area as I know there are some more 'rougher' areas not to far away. And of course schools are very important as we have a 3yo, 11yo and 12yo by the time we arrive. I did try and delay the flight to arrive in Abu Dhabi on the Saturday and get entry on the Sunday and it all worked out at an additional £865 for the 5 of us, but as the wife points out, thats £865 towards things we will need to buy when we arrive. We are looking to ship our stuff with Anglo Pacific who are quoting near on £4k door to door. And also looking to have it all picked up a month or so before we go so we get our belongings near enough as soon as we get our house. Otherwise I can see our stuff arriving on Christmas day! I know my wife has a lot of questions and is scared she wont fit in or make an friends so I hope when she gets back online she will say hello again. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Congratulations must be a great relief after 3 years of waiting and hoping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Hi all, thanks for the comments. My garage is / was in Poole, Dorset. I am looking to stay working as a mechanic, although to start off with work for someone else as you get little things like holidays, over time, sick pay oh and regular wages! When we first arrive we are staying in Southern River but home to move to either Canning Vale or Southern River. But need to know a little more about the area as I know there are some more 'rougher' areas not to far away. And of course schools are very important as we have a 3yo, 11yo and 12yo by the time we arrive. I did try and delay the flight to arrive in Abu Dhabi on the Saturday and get entry on the Sunday and it all worked out at an additional £865 for the 5 of us, but as the wife points out, thats £865 towards things we will need to buy when we arrive. We are looking to ship our stuff with Anglo Pacific who are quoting near on £4k door to door. And also looking to have it all picked up a month or so before we go so we get our belongings near enough as soon as we get our house. Otherwise I can see our stuff arriving on Christmas day! I know my wife has a lot of questions and is scared she wont fit in or make an friends so I hope when she gets back online she will say hello again. Dan Hi Dan, we ended up in Harrisdale for two years, which is round the corner from Southern River, that area is nice, just stay around the Randford Rd - Warton Road - Nicholson Rd area and you will be ok, you don't want to cross Garden St on Warton Rd ,things go downhill the further you get down Warton and don't cross the railway line on Randford, very industrial, , lots of schools, lots of shops etc, we stayed around the corner from a private school called Carey College, they cater for all ages, my kids are grown up so I don't know much about schools, let me know if I can help, know that area quite well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peata Whyted Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Hi all, thanks for the comments. My garage is / was in Poole, Dorset. I am looking to stay working as a mechanic, although to start off with work for someone else as you get little things like holidays, over time, sick pay oh and regular wages! When we first arrive we are staying in Southern River but home to move to either Canning Vale or Southern River. But need to know a little more about the area as I know there are some more 'rougher' areas not to far away. And of course schools are very important as we have a 3yo, 11yo and 12yo by the time we arrive. I did try and delay the flight to arrive in Abu Dhabi on the Saturday and get entry on the Sunday and it all worked out at an additional £865 for the 5 of us, but as the wife points out, thats £865 towards things we will need to buy when we arrive. We are looking to ship our stuff with Anglo Pacific who are quoting near on £4k door to door. And also looking to have it all picked up a month or so before we go so we get our belongings near enough as soon as we get our house. Otherwise I can see our stuff arriving on Christmas day! I know my wife has a lot of questions and is scared she wont fit in or make an friends so I hope when she gets back online she will say hello again. Dan Hi Dan, We are in Bletchley Park, Southern River. It's a nice place, with good schools nearby. We have been in Aus for 8 weeks and in Southern River for 4 weeks. Just got our container, so took 8 weeks door to door. Good luck on the move and drop me a line of you need anything else. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<Dan> Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks guys, not sure how sad (or normal) this is, but we have made a map on our dinning room wall which is about 6 x 5 feet with various pins in it. So being able to look at road names really helps and show where to avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshowdeb Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks guys, not sure how sad (or normal) this is, but we have made a map on our dinning room wall which is about 6 x 5 feet with various pins in it. So being able to look at road names really helps and show where to avoid. Haha, no such thing as sad here! We've all got our own systems... It's hard work starting from scratch. I don't think I'd worry if I didn't have children, but finding the right area is important. A paper map makes it much easier to keep track :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ali Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Congratulations - great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peata Whyted Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]1608[/ATTACH] I think I can see my street ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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