Started the process to move to Australia!

[Good King Glennceslas]

Begun the process today. We’re going to be moving out there at the beginning of next year.

[Parmy]

Good luck Glenn, hopefully it's all plain sailing for you both.

[The Grinch]

Oh nice one, though I’d hate the creepy crawlers they have. Good luck with the move

[Good King Glennceslas]

Oh nice one, though I’d hate the creepy crawlers they have. Good luck with the move


They’re not as much of a problem than you think. I was a bit like that before we went in February. See one big spider and a few biggish little ones.

[Candy Annie Cane]

Oh good luck Glenn - what part are you moving to?

[Good King Glennceslas]

Oh good luck Glenn - what part are you moving to?


The Sunshine Coast

[The Human Santapede]

I loved living out there!

You starting with a working hol visa? Or a partner visa (he’s got Australian ties, right?).

[Cherry Christmas]

Congrats, hope it all works out for you

[Good King Glennceslas]

I loved living out there!

You starting with a working hol visa? Or a partner visa (he’s got Australian ties, right?).


That’s what we’re sorting. We have a few avenues to get us out there. Been in touch with a couple of places to talk us through some options.

[The Human Santapede]

That’s what we’re sorting. We have a few avenues to get us out there. Been in touch with a couple of places to talk us through some options.

The cheaper option visa wise to start is probably the working holiday. I think you now get two years automatically with that (and don’t have to do 3 months of farm work to get your 2nd year. No picking mangoes for you on 40 degree heat haha).

[Good King Glennceslas]

The cheaper option visa wise to start is probably the working holiday. I think you now get two years automatically with that (and don’t have to do 3 months of farm work to get your 2nd year. No picking mangoes for you on 40 degree heat haha).


Yeah theyve relaxed a few rules. I think there was an age limit on the working holiday visa that’s been lifted too. That will probably be our way in tbh

[The Human Santapede]

Yeah theyve relaxed a few rules. I think there was an age limit on the working holiday visa that’s been lifted too. That will probably be our way in tbh

Yeah it used to be you had to start it by age 30 when I did mine. They upped it to 35 I think.

It’s a good way to start without investing too much. To make sure after a year or so it’s for you, then you can commit further and spend money on the other visas.

[Good King Glennceslas]

Yeah it used to be you had to start it by age 30 when I did mine. They upped it to 35 I think.

It’s a good way to start without investing too much. To make sure after a year or so it’s for you, then you can commit further and spend money on the other visas.


Think it’s even higher than that now because when we’ve spoke about it before the I was always over the cut off.

[Cal.]

Good luck Glenn hope you have a blast!

[Zizu]

Begun the process today. We’re going to be moving out there at the beginning of next year.


Will you be ok with all the weird and dangerous wildlife ?

Most things seem to be venomous or just dangerous

[Good King Glennceslas]

Will you be ok with all the weird and dangerous wildlife ?

Most things seem to be venomous or just dangerous


Yeah. We was there in February. It’s mainly the snakes you have to look out for.

[joeysteele]

Good luck Glenn.

I had family head out there to New Zealand but who all then settled in Australia.
They are Doctors.
They love it and have never looked back or even want to come back here either.

I hope everything goes good for you.

[The Grinch]

Good luck Glenn.

I had family head out there to New Zealand but who all then settled in Australia.
They are Doctors.
They love it and have never looked back or even want to come back here either.

I hope everything goes good for you.

It’d be too hot for me and I know I’d worry about snakes and spiders still lol

[Good King Glennceslas]

Good luck Glenn.

I had family head out there to New Zealand but who all then settled in Australia.
They are Doctors.
They love it and have never looked back or even want to come back here either.

I hope everything goes good for you.

Such a better way of life. So chilled, everyone’s happy, the weather is glorious.

[joeysteele]

It’d be too hot for me and I know I’d worry about snakes and spiders still lol

Yes, me too, I can't cope with creepy crawlies.
It's partly why I refuse all invites to go and visit my family there.:joker:

Plus like yourself I'd be useless in the heat too.

[joeysteele]

Such a better way of life. So chilled, everyone’s happy, the weather is glorious.

I do really hope for all good for you once you get there.

[arista]

Begun the process today. We’re going to be moving out there at the beginning of next year.

How Exciting.


A nation with a smaller population
So they will welcome you all.

[The Human Santapede]

It’d be too hot for me and I know I’d worry about snakes and spiders still lol

It’s why I preferred living in NZ. The weather was grand and the scenery is stunning.

[Zizu]

Yeah. We was there in February. It’s mainly the snakes you have to look out for.


I have 9 …. non venomous obviously

[Oliver_W]

Good luck Glenn, hopefully it's all plain sailing for you both.

They're more likely to fly tbh!

[Ammi]

Begun the process today. We’re going to be moving out there at the beginning of next year.

….ahhhhhhh how wonderful for you, Glenn…:love:…I know that it’s a move that you’ve been considering for a while and obviously it’s all had to take a process…you’ve both obviously fallen in love with Australia and I’ll for sure come out there/or down there to visit you…:love:…your family will miss you, that’s going to be one heck of a relocation party…honestly wishing your life in Australia to be everything you hope for and to tick all of your dream boxes…:love:…

….(…I think they still have internet in Australia atm so hopefully we’ll get lots of pics and updates as the move goes along….)…

[Good King Glennceslas]

….ahhhhhhh how wonderful for you, Glenn…:love:…I know that it’s a move that you’ve been considering for a while and obviously it’s all had to take a process…you’ve both obviously fallen in love with Australia and I’ll for sure come out there/or down there to visit you…:love:…your family will miss you, that’s going to be one heck of a relocation party…honestly wishing your life in Australia to be everything you hope for and to tick all of your dream boxes…:love:…

….(…I think they still have internet in Australia atm so hopefully we’ll get lots of pics and updates as the move goes along….)…


You’ll be more than welcome. Have a little walk on the beach, go kangaroo spotting.
Already planning the leaving party lol

[Vicky.]

Good luck. I wouldn't dare with all the super sized insects :laugh:

[Merry Mockmas]

Such a better way of life. So chilled, everyone’s happy, the weather is glorious.

The women tend to look good too.:dance:

My creepy comment aside, good luck over there Glenn, I hope that it works out for both of you.

[Vicky.]

The women tend to look good too.:dance: .

Somehow don't think Glenn will care about that bit! :laugh:

[Kazanne]

Begun the process today. We’re going to be moving out there at the beginning of next year.

My nephew went there with his job 2 years ago he loves it said he would never want to live here again, so good luck over there.

[Merry Mockmas]

Somehow don't think Glenn will care about that bit! :laugh:

Too true tbh.:laugh:

[Good King Glennceslas]

The women tend to look good too.:dance:

My creepy comment aside, good luck over there Glenn, I hope that it works out for both of you.


You mean hot surfer Aussie men yeah

[Merry Mockmas]

You mean hot surfer Aussie men yeah

Tbh you're not wrong.:joker:

I'm jealous of the way Aussie men look.:fist:

[Good King Glennceslas]

Tbh you're not wrong.:joker:

I'm jealous of the way Aussie men look.:fist:


They are beautiful ngl

[ChristmasNeeve]

You mean hot surfer Aussie men yeah

My 2 favourites

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/97/14/e6/9714e646918b6c1cea033bda5d82a3a3.gif


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/88/fc/07/88fc076e96eb2401ad553e68cccd5946.gif

[Ammi]

My 2 favourites

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/97/14/e6/9714e646918b6c1cea033bda5d82a3a3.gif


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/88/fc/07/88fc076e96eb2401ad553e68cccd5946.gif

https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExa3hpMjdvbTBlOG01aW00cjRxNTZjazN jYmdodWFoNmhoYjN3YzN3ZyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfY nlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/83vBarohXpmmc/giphy.gif

[ChristmasNeeve]

https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExa3hpMjdvbTBlOG01aW00cjRxNTZjazN jYmdodWFoNmhoYjN3YzN3ZyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfY nlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/83vBarohXpmmc/giphy.gif

Don't you miss all those Simon Baker gifs? :flutter:

[Good King Glennceslas]

Yes to Chris :love:

[Ammi]

Don't you miss all those Simon Baker gifs? :flutter:

…I do…:lovedup:…and spookily, I was searching through my streaming sites yesterday evening to find a series to watch and on NOWTV…(…I think it was that site…)…the Mentalist came up and I’m tempted to finally watch the complete…I’m just worried it’ll seem a bit dated now and maybe not hold interest ….

[ChristmasNeeve]

…I do…:lovedup:…and spookily, I was searching through my streaming sites yesterday evening to find a series to watch and on NOWTV…(…I think it was that site…)…the Mentalist came up and I’m tempted to finally watch the complete…I’m just worried it’ll seem a bit dated now and maybe not hold interest ….

It won't, I have the box set and I re-watched the whole thing on DVD 2 years ago, it was still brilliant :love: I'll probably wait another 2 years and watch it again

[Ammi]

It won't, I have the box set and I re-watched the whole thing on DVD 2 years ago, it was still brilliant :love: I'll probably wait another 2 years and watch it again

…I might finally start it, then…I’ve just begun to watch a mini series but that’s not a big watch so I think The Mentalist will fit nicely right now…prepare for the return of the Simon gifs…:laugh:…

[ChristmasNeeve]

…I might finally start it, then…I’ve just begun to watch a mini series but that’s not a big watch so I think The Mentalist will fit nicely right now…prepare for the return of the Simon gifs…:laugh:…

I can't wait :hee:

[arista]

Glenn I hope you can post
from Australia.

Will be great to get news from there.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Beautiful place, but the size of the spiders scare me D:

[Good King Glennceslas]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250507/13e1a6c5dacfd5bc12b29b168def8c8b.jpg
This is the biggest one I see. I was there a month

[ChristmasNeeve]

That's big enough :worry:

[Good King Glennceslas]

It did scare the absolute **** out of me. That was about 4am and I was gonna sit outside and have a little chill. Ran inside and woke up OH.

It had disappeared by the time we got back outside. Was uneasy for a few days

[Peppermint]

My 2 favourites

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/97/14/e6/9714e646918b6c1cea033bda5d82a3a3.gif


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/88/fc/07/88fc076e96eb2401ad553e68cccd5946.gif
Patrick Jane :amazed:

I forgot he was Australian actually

[ChristmasNeeve]

Patrick Jane :amazed:

I forgot he was Australian actually

:love:

[Good King Glennceslas]

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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250507/623f8651b4ff7b53c7f1963dabeb632b.jpg
:love:

[Yuki Maru Hoshi]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250507/5208e59f8b20e1a9c6174c732f7e87f1.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250507/623f8651b4ff7b53c7f1963dabeb632b.jpg
:love:

That is very nice. I'd go just for the geology...

[Dogeatdog]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250507/5208e59f8b20e1a9c6174c732f7e87f1.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250507/623f8651b4ff7b53c7f1963dabeb632b.jpg
:love:

Wow that looks amazing. Enjoy your time in Australia Glenn :love:

[Yuki Maru Hoshi]

What are the max temps there? Trying to think how it compares to here... honestly, I love the sun, so you're gaining in moving to that climate, in my personal opinion. :laugh:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250507/13e1a6c5dacfd5bc12b29b168def8c8b.jpg
This is the biggest one I see. I was there a month

Spiders bother me less. There's roaches that are very large here though, and they like to go flying :spin: I hate roaches... In very warm climates, it's very easy for a lot of things to get into the home, especially if it's a humid climate.

[Ammi]

…I’m not going to look at any spoilers of spiders but those beach/seascape pics are stunning, Glenn…it’s easy to start to see why you’ve fallen in love with the country…:love:…

[FaLaLaLand]

How exciting! All the best with the move.

Oz is on my bucket list. One day! :fc:

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

…I’m not going to look at any spoilers of spiders but those beach/seascape pics are stunning, Glenn…it’s easy to start to see why you’ve fallen in love with the country…:love:…

Whatever you do don't look at those :bawling:

[Good King Glennceslas]

Omg who spoilered them lmao

[Good King Glennceslas]

What are the max temps there? Trying to think how it compares to here... honestly, I love the sun, so you're gaining in moving to that climate, in my personal opinion. :laugh:



Spiders bother me less. There's roaches that are very large here though, and they like to go flying :spin: I hate roaches... In very warm climates, it's very easy for a lot of things to get into the home, especially if it's a humid climate.

The summer months where we will be going are around 30-35c and their winters get down to about 21c. They get a chill in the morning but as the day goes on it gets warmer.

Perfect weather really.
The spiders weren’t really an issue when we there, didn’t have any in the house at all (which I’m thankful for because I would have died) it was the grasshoppers that were a pain. Had a massive one that took forever to get out.

[The Grinch]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250507/13e1a6c5dacfd5bc12b29b168def8c8b.jpg
This is the biggest one I see. I was there a month

Not as big as I thought. Was that one dangerous?

[Good King Glennceslas]

No it was a huntsman. Not venomous

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

D::dog:Not as big as I thought. Was that one dangerous?

[Good King Glennceslas]

Company who is helping us with visa got in touch two weeks ago. It’s a very drawn out process.

Next step is them letting us know what our visa options are. The details we’ve sent so far have given us a pretty good springboard, point wise. We both have job offers, potential sponsors, savings etc.

All looking very positive :hee:

[Christmas Lights]

Isn't it expensive to live in Australia? , I know some countries pay better than here in the UK though...so I'm guessing the salaries match the cost of living over there ?, or should I say down under lol :think: .

It looks beautiful in areas in Australia,but I think the bugs & potential poisonous spiders would irritate me too much.

[Good King Glennceslas]

Some things cost more and some cost less. It balances out.
Salaries run higher in Australia. We both have offers at 100k each, so we feel comfortable about the move.

[Zizu]

Isn't it expensive to live in Australia? , I know some countries pay better than here in the UK though...so I'm guessing the salaries match the cost of living over there ?, or should I say down under lol :think: .

It looks beautiful in areas in Australia,but I think the bugs & potential poisonous spiders would irritate me too much.


Irritate or scare more like !!

[Christmas Lights]

I wish the UK paid better wages :fist:

[Christmas Lights]

Irritate or scare more like !!

Well both Australia & America have deadly creatures ,so if I went to those place ...i wouldn't exactly be skipping about in the woods , throwing caution to the wind . if you get my drift :skull::shrug: .

It's not like the UK , we don't have the same level of danger regarding wildlife. America has rattlesnakes and Australia has venomous spiders

[Zizu]

Well both Australia & America have deadly creatures ,so if I went to those place ...i wouldn't exactly be skipping about in the woods , throwing caution to the wind . if you get my drift :skull::shrug: .

It's not like the UK , we don't have the same level of danger regarding wildlife. America has rattlesnakes and Australia has venomous spiders


Mmmmm

I think maybe Australia has the most scary

::: Ai overview

Australia is commonly cited as having the most daunting wildlife due to the sheer concentration of highly venomous species, followed closely by countries in Africa known for large, formidable predators.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Having lived there for 6 months, everything is trying to kill you. Horrific

[Ammi]

Company who is helping us with visa got in touch two weeks ago. It’s a very drawn out process.

Next step is them letting us know what our visa options are. The details we’ve sent so far have given us a pretty good springboard, point wise. We both have job offers, potential sponsors, savings etc.

All looking very positive :hee:

…ahhhhh, a step closer then, hopefully Glenn…in going through your visa options and making some decisions…?..you must be very excited and hopefully 2026 will bring you to that dream…:love:..

[Cherry Christmas]

Bon Voyage :wavey:

[Cherry Christmas]

Mmmmm

I think maybe Australia has the most scary

::: Ai overview

Australia is commonly cited as having the most daunting wildlife due to the sheer concentration of highly venomous species, followed closely by countries in Africa known for large, formidable predators.

Glenn will cope admirably:laugh:

[Good King Glennceslas]

I did yes

[Good King Glennceslas]

…ahhhhh, a step closer then, hopefully Glenn…in going through your visa options and making some decisions…?..you must be very excited and hopefully 2026 will bring you to that dream…:love:..

Yeah it’s very exciting :love:

[Peppermint]

Watch out for the geckos!!!!!!!!!!

[Zizu]

Watch out for the geckos!!!!!!!!!!


They’re possibly the least worrying Australian critter I would imagine ..

[Good King Glennceslas]

The most annoying thing about them is when you’re enjoying a lovely evening outside and one falls on your head.

[Zizu]

Apparently gecko earrings are a thing if you don’t mind a tiny bit of pain similar to a clothes peg on your ear lobe

..https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251207/604ca1867d7c42131f494d61d36a8c34.jpg

[Peppermint]

They’re possibly the least worrying Australian critter I would imagine ..
They're cute tbf :flutter: