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[Kath 0]

hi tamzo

ya did it ya did it...whooo hooo

congrats to you fantastic news...glad you had a really good time in sydney...how come you didnt go back the next day to pick your visa up? that way you wouldnt have to wait for the postman...did you go back to the post office in perth and tell that lady off ..i know i would of been correcting her for sure...

so what happens to the $130 that you paid out in the first place did you get a refund? Im so happy for you that it all worked out in the end for you...we were all worried about you lol not hearing from you lol

and another aussie bites the dust...dont forget to put in an interview review in...may 7th huh that will come around quickly for you..was ya fiance rapt...smiling ear to ear for you..may the POE go smoothly for you...and your most welcome with the help was my pleasure...when you getting married? dont forget to fill in your timeline ...

hi ya lyndel...wow 2 days huh...are you all packed and ready...you still on mushy foods or are you on solids yet..

sitting hear remembering the emotional rollercoaster you will be going through right now...dont forget to get photo's taken at the airport with your family and start a scrapbook of your new life mate...if we dont see you in the next few days you take care and arrive here safely ...

hi hammy

pester that postman everyday this week lol...how is your packing going and what date you moving here...

good day for the aussie's....so who do we have next in line waiting for their packet 4....

seren...moonie...rings...anyone else....

i havent started my volunteer work yet cos my doc hasnt sent the reference in yet and my personal reference person never received anything from the hosp so still waiting for that...

take care you lot

kath

[jltan100 0]

Hi everyone,

Paul and tamzo, a big CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! I think you had a few in here wondering what had happened to you guys!!!

Seren, I am also going to Dr Popen i cant spell his name... haha. The office is on bourke street which turns out to be very convenient for me as its just across the road from my office!! Your fiance should have gotten a letter from the secretary?? She gave me a letter when i went in to book an appoinment which had what i needed to bring with me and how much for everything. What Kath has said is spot on but if you want me to quote the letter i'll be more than happy to. Just let me know. One thing is that i asked whether i can get my blood tests somewhere else but she said that it will be too confusing and that i should just do it with them AFTER my appointment just to be on the safe side with paperwork. What is your fiance doing about that? Kath, do you agree?

[Kath 0]

hi ya itan

well i had my blood test before my medical...i kept every receipt that the pathologist gave me..my medicare receipt and then when the test results came back i got my doctor to print out the results for me...i had no problems what so ever with the doctor in me doing this way...he is such a nice fella and was impressed that i had thought of doing the above because they need to enter the details where the test were done on the vaccination sheet...and get the pathologist who took ya blood to sign and sight your passport...

have you heard anymore on your application leaving the states yet...cos i know when i looked at DHL the other day there were a few in april arriving in sydney..so have you heard anything yet huh huh huh lol

so its moonie rings and itan100 waiting for interviews now huh...is it a J or an I for your first letter of your nick mate..

take care kath

[Poi_n_J 0]

Ha ha....well done Paul and Tamzo...!!! am soooo jealous...

Was good to hear of your experiences, cheers for that.

[vylex 0]

CONGRATS TO HAMPSTER AND TAMZO!!!!

Great summary Paul! It was great to see how organized you were. There was no way they could deny you. That low 5 was PRICELESS!!!!!!! I laughed so hard reading that part. Thanks, I needed that.

I haven't had as much time to check in. Also, thanks for the greeting and posted info on that sea freight you'll be using Elle!

I hope everyone else is doing well. Still waiting for a touch. Oh well, at least I get to focus on my upcoming flight back to Sydney to see the wifey this Friday. Boy do I need a vacation.

Edited April 17, 2007 by vylex

[Kath 0]

hi ya

was looking at the australian embassey website today and found this for those that might be interested and has some visa questions to ask the consulate..they conduct these occassionally where you can submit questions and they are answered...

Upcoming Consular Web Chat — April 17th @ 3:00pm

also found this too

consulate services

am wondering about this article ...does it pertain to the visa's you guys are going for or what ..does anyone know ...

lyndel been keeping an eye on the weather for new york ...its been either pooring it down or snowing...i do hope it doesnt delay your flight to colarado...cos your going through jfk arent you and they had 8 inches of rain today..wow one more day..its 12 lunchtime there nearly tuesday ..what time do you fly out on wednesday...

safe journey mate

take care

kath

hi pris how you doing mate..

[vylex 0]

lyndel been keeping an eye on the weather for new york ...its been either pooring it down or snowing...i do hope it doesnt delay your flight to colarado...cos your going through jfk arent you and they had 8 inches of rain today..wow one more day..its 12 lunchtime there nearly tuesday ..what time do you fly out on wednesday...

safe journey mate

take care

kath

Hi Kath,

Safe travels Lyndel! The rain was terrible but the airport delays weren't as bad as if it were snow from the reports. My local roads were flooded so bad that there was a delay getting out of my development!

[serendipitous 0]

Poppendeck is poopenoff today. hah. I'm way too immature for you guys.. I should just leave haha.

Nah, Corey got his medical pushed back to May 1st. It was suppose to be today

Blah.

Didn't someone else have theirs pushed back to the first as well?

[Moonie 0]

Poppendeck is poopenoff today. hah. I'm way too immature for you guys.. I should just leave haha.

Nah, Corey got his medical pushed back to May 1st. It was suppose to be today

Blah.

Didn't someone else have theirs pushed back to the first as well?

haha that would be my fiance! LOL His appointment was on 4/26 and they called him to reshedule. Hmmmmmmmm maybe he is on holiday or something. He is mad at the secretary because she has not sent him a letter yet and I think she was suppose to email him.

Congrats TAMZO!!!!!!

[hampster 0]

Fhhhhorecast for New YorkhH (Mhhereanhattan) |

Forecast for New York (Manhattan)

Updated: 10:36 PM EDT on April 16, 2007

Coastal flood advisory

in effect until 2 am EDT Tuesday...

OvernightCloudy with scattered showers.

Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph

with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TuesdayShowers likely.

Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 15 mph

with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Tuesday Night Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.

Lows in the upper 30s.

North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Wednesday Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.

Highs around 50. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.

Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

ThursdayMostly cloudy. Highs around 50.

Thursday NightMostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

Friday Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

Friday Night Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

SaturdayMostly sunny. Highs around 60.

Saturday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Sunday Mostly sunny.

Highs in the mid 60s.

Sunday Night Partly cloudy.

Lows in the mid 40s.

Monday Mostly sunny.

Highs in the upper 60s.

For the Chocoholic I like to call LYNDELL

CHEERS

PAUL

Edited April 17, 2007 by hampster

[Elle 0]

CONGRATS TAMZO!!!!

Yes...I am packing and going quite mad lol. I believe David A's Steph sent her stuff through seamail too...so hopefully this boat doesnt sink lol. Hopefully I can send it by Friday this week. Depending on the quote Rings gives us

Lyndel -- you better let us know how u r when u get der!!! Have a great trip back 2 ur hunny!!

Howdy to all!!

Edited April 17, 2007 by Elle

[Kath 0]

hi ya elle

how you doing...

any news on the postmen tam and hammy

well be looks of the weather it might be a ok for lyndel...hope so...

well seren and moonie your fiance's might meet up in the office if its the same day lol..how good is that....

talk to ya all soon

kath

[hampster 0]

Kath "any news on the postmen tam and hammy"

Well it is strange I rang Aussie Post

and quoted my PrePaid 3kg Express Satchel and

They have no Record of it as yet W.T.F.

Why do they inist on a Express next day Delivery,

when It hasn't arrived on Tuesday...

2 Business Days after the Interview .

I will wait until tomorrow and if it hasn't arrived,

I then will proceed to call Aussie Post again,

The Head G.P.O. here in Adelaide to try and track it down .

I reallllllllllllllly hope they sent it today ffs....

Moonie it will be ok as it's A.N.Z.A.C. Day here 25th April,

Which means everything is closed ..postal, Government etc..

Vylex thanks for your happy well wishes thanks

Elle you still packing jeeeeeeeeeeeezzz louise lol hurry up

Seren

Poppendeck is poopenoff today. hah.

I'm way too immature for you guys.. I should just leave haha.

To Funny.. not immature at all

Pris .. Thankyou for your well wishes and am glad,

that you enjoyed my adventure whilst I was in Sydney

ok well off to check the Mail Box again

Cheers

Paul

[girlfrmoz 0]

Hi All,

Thank you so much for your all kind thoughts, your support for my chocolate habit (some more than others ) oh and the visa journey , making me laugh, sharing your experiences and your lives and pitching in with useful information when you can, listening to vents . I am so happy that I found this forum and get to hang out with such a thoughtful and sweet bunch of people. Maybe it's corny of me to say but I feel genuinely lucky to have met you guys and been able to talk and share our journeys. I wish you all happiness and speedy journeys where ever you are in the process.

As for me......Kath you are so right! Big stomping elephants in my tummy now!!! Roller coast of emotions, sadness about leaving my family and friends...excitement about being with Jake.......anticipation about my new life in the USA. Jake has been so sweet, he is nesting and has been shopping...yes shopping!! for things we need for the apartment. He talks so excitedly about what he's bought and done...makes it all worthwhile!

I fly to Sydney at lunchtime tomorrow and head off at around 4pm. I'm very tired so I am hoping to sleep most of the way. Will arrive at JFK early Thursday morning USA time and then get to Colorado about 8pm Thursday night.... I will let you know how I go getting the temp EAD. Thanks for the weather guides Paul, Kath and Vylex. Will be wearing my winter woolies although that could be a problem through Bangkok!

Guess I will talk to you all from the other side!

Hugs

Lyndel

[girlfrmoz 0]

PS. The comments about Dr Pooperdooper or whatever his name is really cracked me up!! lol

oh oh oh .... and a question....can you get dessicated coconut in the USA??? Want to make lamingtons on Jakes birthday next week.

Hey Pris and Elle, how are you going??

OK I am being postings hog I will be quiet now.