visa relief

[pancakes_and_haggis]

Hi guys...its been a while since ive been online here.

Some members may recall me selling all my fishing gear back in January fearing that I might have to go home due to visa issues.

As it turns out after 6 months of pure hell since then ive finally proved that good things do come to those who wait and sheer determination will get you places as last week I was granted my PERMANENT RESIDENCY after 5.5 years and 4 different visas all with restrictions.

Its a bloody good feeling.. the feeling of not having to wipe the arse of a specific company or person in order to stay in a country you love.

Back in April I started my Electrical apprenticeship back up again, with a company based on the sunshine coast... so im.now living in Maloolaba. Which is awesome...

So the next thing is to buy a boat again after selling the old one. Im onto that and it shouldnt be long before I can report back with my boat.

Hopefully ill get back into the swing of things and start attending the socials and seeing old friends again.

Until then.. tight lines guys.

Callum

[Luvit]

That's good result Callum after some stressful nights sleep I'm sure.

Dealing with government agencies is always a lesson in patience, determination and you need both for fishing.

How lucky are you having both, now you can back to life.

[kmcrosby78]

Great news Callum, glad to hear it mate. Looking forward to seeing you back on the water. I'll be up that way for a wedding (think it's in Maroochydore?) in late Sep so will have to get in touch with you as I'll be sneaking a rod in. Hopefully there'll still be some tailor around.

[Binder]

Good news, when do you qualify to apply for citizen ship? The time here already count?

[tugger]

Congratulations Callum it has been a long time coming I hope to catch up with you soon you have been my lucky charm on a few occassions with the both of us landing qaulity fish out on the briney

tight lines you half baked aussie now

[Damien2Rad]

Congrats Callum!

Great news.

[Angus]

Well done mate and good news!!!!! No need to go back to carp fishing

Angus

[rayke1938]

Who will you barrack for in the cricket now? :whistle:

Cheers

Ray

[pancakes_and_haggis]

Thanks guys...

Tugger: well definitely line up a fish and a few filleting beers in the next few weeks

Angus : I was never a carp fisher. Trout and salmon poacher maybe

Ray: I still don't like Peter Siddle

Binder: I guess I'm eligible next year !!! I'm not sure if I'll bother :/

[neal82]

That's great news mate.

I shifted up to the sunny coast as well a few months after i finished my sparky apprenticeship. I'm just in Maroochydore/Alex, just down the Rd from the Alex Surf Club. Have to meet up for a beer or fish or both soon.