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Adopt-A-Pom; I`ve had a thought
Topic Started: 3 Jun 2007, 10:26 PM (6,419 Views)
scott&lisa	20 Sep 2007, 12:22 PM Post #76
Addicted Member Posts: 310 Group: Members Member #965 Joined: 20 October 2006 Migration Status Permanent Resident My Location Wild West	Jenjen Sep 20 2007, 12:20 AM Oh and Lisa we may need adopting sooner, as you know we got our visa's approved and have been playing round with various ideas, unfortunately doesn't look like we'll be able to keep the house here but we may be able to fly out and let my dad sell it for us, so we could be out there if we can book the flights and movers etc in about 2 months - eeeek Will update more when I know for sure. But it's turned mighty cold here the last two days, bit of encouragement to speed it along. Anyone got the detaisl for the big 4 ??? I think thats what the holiday accomodation is called??? Jen I'll be ready for you :lol: Hope everything falls into place for you :thumbsup: Can't help out on the Big 4 question though, not even sure on the closest one to Point Cook :dur: See you soon!! Lisa :waving:



scott&lisa	20 Sep 2007, 12:54 PM Post #77
Addicted Member Posts: 310 Group: Members Member #965 Joined: 20 October 2006 Migration Status Permanent Resident My Location Wild West	Reedy Sep 19 2007, 11:30 PM Also some info on how to get a rental property before we move or info on hotels / apartments in the area that we could use until we manage to get a rental property. Looking forward to meeting you all soon, Hi Laura and Family :waving: Check out the following websites to get an idea of rental properties in the area. I doubt you will be able to sort a rental before you arrive though due to certain documents etc that estate agents require. http://www.pointcookrealestate.com.au/ http://www.domain.com.au/ I can also recommend Quest Serviced Apartments as a place to stay on your arrival. They are dotted around the area and have one in Sanctuary Lakes now: http://www.questsanctuarylakes.com.au/ We stayed at the one in Williamstown North for a week on our arrival and I found them clean and comfortable. Anything else I can help with, just ask :) Lisa :D



Cluesy	22 Sep 2007, 06:27 AM Post #78
Member Posts: 17 Group: Members Member #1,678 Joined: 17 September 2007	Hi, We'd like to be adopted too, Craig 43 and Jane 41. What a fab idea!! We are waiting for our visas and hopefully they'll be here November time. We plan to fly out end of Jan beginning of February. We've managed to sell the house so that's one stressful thing out the way. We will be having our 5th attempt at IVF in November too so hopefully I'll have a little excess baggage. So everyone keep your fingers crossed as I think this will definitely be our last attempt.:fingerscrossed: We would really love to settle in Mornington / Mount Martha but if I am 'with child' I can't see anyone employing me (although I would like to work) which would mean we would be counting on Craig. He is a plasterer and I don't know how far he would have to travel to get work. I'm also a bit apprehensive that I'll be old enough to be a granny and just having my first kid. I'll feel like the oldest swinger in town at the mother and baby groups :crybaby: Anyway, sorry it that's too much info but it's nice to get it off my chest. There is so much that we haven't told our friends and family and so much going on with the house going through, the IVF and waiting on the visa. So if anyone would like to adopt a jibbering wreck and my laid back hubby....feel free. Jane & Craig :mate:



missiemo	22 Sep 2007, 07:49 AM Post #79
Legend Posts: 2,036 Group: Members Member #692 Joined: 26 April 2006 Migration Status Citizen My Mood Very Happy My Location Mount Martha	Cluesy Sep 22 2007, 06:27 AM Hi, We'd like to be adopted too, Craig 43 and Jane 41. What a fab idea!! We are waiting for our visas and hopefully they'll be here November time. We plan to fly out end of Jan beginning of February. We've managed to sell the house so that's one stressful thing out the way. We will be having our 5th attempt at IVF in November too so hopefully I'll have a little excess baggage. So everyone keep your fingers crossed as I think this will definitely be our last attempt.:fingerscrossed: We would really love to settle in Mornington / Mount Martha but if I am 'with child' I can't see anyone employing me (although I would like to work) which would mean we would be counting on Craig. He is a plasterer and I don't know how far he would have to travel to get work. I'm also a bit apprehensive that I'll be old enough to be a granny and just having my first kid. I'll feel like the oldest swinger in town at the mother and baby groups :crybaby: Anyway, sorry it that's too much info but it's nice to get it off my chest. There is so much that we haven't told our friends and family and so much going on with the house going through, the IVF and waiting on the visa. So if anyone would like to adopt a jibbering wreck and my laid back hubby....feel free. Jane & Craig :mate: Hello Jane and Craig Lots and lots of luck, crikey :ugh: you do have a lot going on. We are in Mornington, hubby is a tradie, so might be able to help with contacts for hubby. Look forward to taking you under our wing, take care and stay in touch. Nick (41) Mo (39) but 40 in Jan :blink: Laura (12) Hannah (10) and Katie (the boss) nearly 4



Cluesy	24 Sep 2007, 05:02 AM Post #80
Member Posts: 17 Group: Members Member #1,678 Joined: 17 September 2007	Hi Nick, Mo and Clan, Thanks for that, it would be great if you had got some contacts for Craig. We've been sorting through some stuff today, trying to get our house "in order". Because we are moving into a friends house when our sale goes through in a few weeks we are trying to sort things out. There's the stuff to be shipped pile, stuff we will need in the UK pile and the stuff we haven't got a clue about pile. I've spend a good couple of hours this afternoon shredding old documents. Do we need to keep anything relating to our mortgage as proof of regular payments? Realistically when we first arrive how long should we book holiday accommodation for? How long do you think it will take to rent a place, is it a long process? Thanks for your offer of help, we'll try not to bombard you with questions and become too much of a pain in the bum! ;) Take care Jane & Craig



scouser	24 Sep 2007, 07:15 PM Post #81
Addicted Member Posts: 494 Group: Members Member #1,059 Joined: 28 December 2006	missiemo Sep 22 2007, 07:49 AM Cluesy Sep 22 2007, 06:27 AM Hi, We'd like to be adopted too, Craig 43 and Jane 41. What a fab idea!! We are waiting for our visas and hopefully they'll be here November time. We plan to fly out end of Jan beginning of February. We've managed to sell the house so that's one stressful thing out the way. We will be having our 5th attempt at IVF in November too so hopefully I'll have a little excess baggage. So everyone keep your fingers crossed as I think this will definitely be our last attempt.:fingerscrossed: We would really love to settle in Mornington / Mount Martha but if I am 'with child' I can't see anyone employing me (although I would like to work) which would mean we would be counting on Craig. He is a plasterer and I don't know how far he would have to travel to get work. I'm also a bit apprehensive that I'll be old enough to be a granny and just having my first kid. I'll feel like the oldest swinger in town at the mother and baby groups :crybaby: Anyway, sorry it that's too much info but it's nice to get it off my chest. There is so much that we haven't told our friends and family and so much going on with the house going through, the IVF and waiting on the visa. So if anyone would like to adopt a jibbering wreck and my laid back hubby....feel free. Jane & Craig :mate: Hello Jane and Craig Lots and lots of luck, crikey :ugh: you do have a lot going on. We are in Mornington, hubby is a tradie, so might be able to help with contacts for hubby. Look forward to taking you under our wing, take care and stay in touch. Nick (41) Mo (39) but 40 in Jan :blink: Laura (12) Hannah (10) and Katie (the boss) nearly 4 Hi all don`t worry about being a first time mumat a young age ,I was 41and a big when I had my daughter now 10 years on I would do it all overagain like mmMo my OH is a tradie (carpenter ao keep our address and happytu help where we can .We also live in Mornington Costa del Pom to the locals Good lucxj all my bits crossed Sue nearly 51 .John nearly 42 and Alex nearly 10 and I got a toy boy he he :shoe: :shoe:



Michele	24 Sep 2007, 11:59 PM Post #82
What's your location? Posts: 1,015 Group: Members Member #1,483 Joined: 11 June 2007 Migration Status Temporary Resident My Mood Couldn't be better!!! My Location St Kilda, VIC then Adelaide, SA	Hi All, :waving: For those of you looking for somewhere to stay when you first arrive, try the Accommodation section of the Victoria StartPage website. It also includes links to the Big4. www.victoriastartpage.com/melbourne.html For those of you looking to find a long term rental checkout the Housing page. It also includes Renting and Buying guides! www.victoriastartpage.com/housing.html For more information about things to do an see in Victoria you can also subscribe to the VSP Newsletter. Good luck to you all!



Cluesy	25 Sep 2007, 05:57 AM Post #83
Member Posts: 17 Group: Members Member #1,678 Joined: 17 September 2007	Hi Sue, Thanks for that, I'm keeping everything crossed too. Look forward to meeting you when we get over there. Cheers Jane



pauldc259	1 Oct 2007, 07:28 PM Post #84
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #1,711 Joined: 29 September 2007	Hi, We're a small family moving to Melbourne in the new year and would love to be adopted. We are, Paul 37 IT project manager, Karen 34 Uni administrator and Mia aged 2. We've lived in Melbourne 3 years ago before but are now coming back permanently in the new year, if we can sell our house, and hope to live in the bayside area (Mentone perhaps..) or maybe Frankston South. However, we'll also consider North of the city somewhere like Eltham. We already have permanent residency visas. I don't think that we'll have loads of questions to ask but would like to bounce a few ideas of people already in Melb. Cheers, Paul :waving:



True Blue	18 Nov 2007, 08:58 AM Post #85
Elite Member Posts: 546 Group: Members Member #1,172 Joined: 12 February 2007 Migration Status Permanent Resident My Location Way out east......Pakenham!	I wish we'd seen this thread before we moved out here - we don't have family over here and didn't know a single soul in Victoria, it can be a bit overwhelming (especially for the kids) so would've been great to have known we could've been adopted before we arrived!!!!!! :D If anyone still checks this thread and wants us to adopt them (? :blink: ?) - think we're still classed as newbies (Aug 2007) - but our experiences may be more relevant than someone who has been here for years....? We are a family of 4, 2 boys (7 and 9) and we are living at Lakeside in Pakenham (SE). If you are moving to the area, or just thinking about it, and want any info then give us a shout, would be more than happy to help. Good luck to all those still waiting in the UK, it'll be you soon. :thumbsup: Di x



le timm	25 May 2008, 06:14 PM Post #86
Member Posts: 46 Group: Members Member #2,106 Joined: 15 April 2008	Doesn't look like anyone has used this thread for a while, but just in case....... We (Tim, Claire, Alice (7) and Joe (5)) are arriving on 17th July. We haven't had a reccie or anything, so have booked up holiday accomodation in Dandenong (altho possibly changing to Doncaster), South Frankston and Ocean Grove during the first month to have a nose around. Beyond that, life is a mystery! I'm an accountant, and will be looking for a job either teaching accountancy/management, or doing some real accounting in government/health sectors. Claire is a primary school teacher. At the moment we are open to anywhere that is reasonably affordable and commutable from CBD, but particularly has plenty going on for families. We would be hugely grateful to any potential adopters out there, or anyone near to our holiday destinations who would be happy to meet up for a coffee/beer, or any other random advice really! Tim



missiemo	25 May 2008, 06:51 PM Post #87
Legend Posts: 2,036 Group: Members Member #692 Joined: 26 April 2006 Migration Status Citizen My Mood Very Happy My Location Mount Martha	le timm May 25 2008, 06:14 PM Doesn't look like anyone has used this thread for a while, but just in case....... We (Tim, Claire, Alice (7) and Joe (5)) are arriving on 17th July. We haven't had a reccie or anything, so have booked up holiday accomodation in Dandenong (altho possibly changing to Doncaster), South Frankston and Ocean Grove during the first month to have a nose around. Beyond that, life is a mystery! I'm an accountant, and will be looking for a job either teaching accountancy/management, or doing some real accounting in government/health sectors. Claire is a primary school teacher. At the moment we are open to anywhere that is reasonably affordable and commutable from CBD, but particularly has plenty going on for families. We would be hugely grateful to any potential adopters out there, or anyone near to our holiday destinations who would be happy to meet up for a coffee/beer, or any other random advice really! Tim Hello Tim,Claire,Alice and Joe. Welcome to Britvics! We are in Mornington and love it, try and visit Mt Eliza,Mt Martha and Mornington, we have the most wonderful beaches and Main Street in Mornington is always busy with the streets lined with coffee shops and resturant's. Safe journey, and just shout when you arrive, plenty of friendly peeps on here. Best Wishes Nick,Mo,Laura(13)Hannah(11) and Katie (The Boss nearly 5) :mate:



le timm	11 Jun 2008, 07:21 AM Post #88
Member Posts: 46 Group: Members Member #2,106 Joined: 15 April 2008	Thanks Nick, Mo & family (inc The Boss). Nick seems rather outnumbered by the ladies in his life - good luck with that! Have heard good things about Mornington, so will definitely check it out. Will shout when we are in the area. Tim et al



Gail	3 Aug 2008, 08:48 AM Post #89
Newbie Posts: 1 Group: Members Member #2,386 Joined: 2 August 2008 My Location Rowville	Hi, I've only just joined this site although I've been here for 19yrs. I think your idea is really good as when I came I knew no-one and the systems for everything were very different. If I'd had a family/people to help me it would have saved lots of mistakes and even missing out on things. Good idea. :Grin:



Bordy	3 Aug 2008, 10:08 AM Post #90
Administrator Posts: 4,688 Group: Admin Member #3 Joined: 8 September 2004 Migration Status Citizen My Location Ferntree Gully	Gail 3 Aug 2008, 08:48 AM Hi, I've only just joined this site although I've been here for 19yrs. I think your idea is really good as when I came I knew no-one and the systems for everything were very different. If I'd had a family/people to help me it would have saved lots of mistakes and even missing out on things. Good idea. :Grin: Welcome to the site Gail. :waving:



scouser	3 Aug 2008, 01:42 PM Post #91
Addicted Member Posts: 494 Group: Members Member #1,059 Joined: 28 December 2006	Hi peeps Have had my first `adoption `over the last couple of weeks and I think it is going well . I would like to think that I have made their transition a little easier . So come on you lot reach out the hand of friendship and do your good deed then perhaps more people would feel settle here . and more friensdships formed . Sue :shoe: :shoe:



debndave	26 Aug 2008, 11:09 AM Post #92
Addicted Member Posts: 162 Group: Members Member #1,373 Joined: 2 May 2007 Migration Status Permanent Resident My Mood optimistic My Location lilydale	yippee - it's nearly time for us to be adopted (please) after all this time we finally arrive in 10 days time. hoping to settle fern tree gully/mitcham/ vermont areas have an 11 yr old girl who will be in need of a friend, as she is now telling everyone that she doesn't want to go. Bless her



Bordy	26 Aug 2008, 07:20 PM Post #93
Administrator Posts: 4,688 Group: Admin Member #3 Joined: 8 September 2004 Migration Status Citizen My Location Ferntree Gully	debndave 26 Aug 2008, 11:09 AM yippee - it's nearly time for us to be adopted (please) after all this time we finally arrive in 10 days time. hoping to settle fern tree gully/mitcham/ vermont areas have an 11 yr old girl who will be in need of a friend, as she is now telling everyone that she doesn't want to go. Bless her Can't help with the 11 year old I'm afraid as my youngest is 24 :crazy: but if you need any help with Ferntree Gully gimmie a shout as Ive been here for 8 years now.


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