Alison&Stephen
20th September 2007, 02:49 AM
I just discovered this site yesterday and thought I would join as the queries and answers are so down to earth, practical and everyone seems very friendly.
My name is Alison, my husband is Stephen and his 15 year old son is Lewis. We currently live in the Argyll area of Scotland (been up here 2 years) but we originate from West Yorkshire. Stephen obtained his job offer (Gov Dept in Auckland) in July and our EOI was selected 1st August. Our ITA is currently with our case worker in London. Main reason for wanting to move to NZ is for the lifestyle and sheer beauty of the land. If successful, we will be moving with no high expectations or chasing the elusive (non-existent) pot of gold but we hope to work hard at building a better, safer and less stressful life.
It's been a heck of a strain so far - we also have our adored pets to consider (2 dogs and 3 cats) and from what I have read, pets don't seem welcome in rentals. We can but try.....
So, now we play the waiting game. In the meantime we hope to sell the house, cars, chickens and chicken hut, de-clutter here and there, get rid of things we cannot take, all in the hope of a positive outcome.
Bye for now. Alison.
PS - just off hand, anyone know of a nice area to live, about 30 minutes away from Auckland centre (any direction). (:yes ....yes I am buying the recommended book when I have finished this).
My name is Alison, my husband is Stephen and his 15 year old son is Lewis. We currently live in the Argyll area of Scotland (been up here 2 years) but we originate from West Yorkshire. Stephen obtained his job offer (Gov Dept in Auckland) in July and our EOI was selected 1st August. Our ITA is currently with our case worker in London. Main reason for wanting to move to NZ is for the lifestyle and sheer beauty of the land. If successful, we will be moving with no high expectations or chasing the elusive (non-existent) pot of gold but we hope to work hard at building a better, safer and less stressful life.
It's been a heck of a strain so far - we also have our adored pets to consider (2 dogs and 3 cats) and from what I have read, pets don't seem welcome in rentals. We can but try.....
So, now we play the waiting game. In the meantime we hope to sell the house, cars, chickens and chicken hut, de-clutter here and there, get rid of things we cannot take, all in the hope of a positive outcome.
Bye for now. Alison.
PS - just off hand, anyone know of a nice area to live, about 30 minutes away from Auckland centre (any direction). (:yes ....yes I am buying the recommended book when I have finished this).