I am so proud of my husband. He has been offered another Officer-in-Charge position and this time it looks like he will be taking it. Wowan is a town about 70km south-west of Rockhampton and at the last census registered a massive 338 residents (in the town and surrounding area)!!! Not going to think too heavily on that part - but as for the move itself, I am thrilled. We need a change and some more connect time as a family, not to mention an increase in pay that will bring us a step closer to Cameron's retirement dream.
The move will probably take place in the next 6 weeks. Cameron's roster will be an 8 days on 6 days off deal so we will be travelling between Wowan and Maryborough - until we figure out what we want to do on a more permanent basis.
Being an organiser, I have several lists on the go but this is the part that I find difficult - the waiting game. My hands are tied until they actually give us a release date. I don't have too much clutter around, as I cull regularly (one of my all time favourite jobs to do), so it is really a matter of just deciding what needs to go and putting all those things in one particular area for the removalists to pack and then triple checking that list!
So, busy times ahead for us but exciting times also. And by the way, try doing an internet search on Wowan. The only thing I can find out is that it has a golf and bowling club, a showground, a Hotel (obviously), a caravan park (although on searching that further, it has been closed but they left their website up for historical purposes!!!) and a roadhouse. I think I'll have to do a coffee shop crawl before we leave - or buy a cappacino maker.
Blessings.
wow, big move. It must be hard to move to a place you haven't seen. I'd want to know; do they have a library?
ReplyDeleteWow, this is huge news! Does this mean you'll be living in Maryborough at all? And is the job permanent or contract?
ReplyDeleteI know Erin, that will be one of the first things to check out - where is the closest library???
ReplyDeleteSaminda, we are travelling back and forth initially so will be in town about 4 days every second week. Enough time to squeeze in some piano lessons and play dates. Will talk to you soon.
How exciting Amanda! Closer for us to come and visit too!!
ReplyDeleteWell, if it has a pub you know it is a proper town by Aussie standards. If it has a Post Office (cum General Store) then it is an even more noteworthy town. lol
ReplyDeleteI lived in Dorrigo at one stage and it had the decency to have 2 pubs, never learnt their names, just the top pub and the bottom pub.
Good luck on the move, hope it goes well. I know accommodation can be hard in a small town so I will pray that it all works out to the best for you.
Best wishes
Jen in NSW
Shelley, we may have to arrange that visit. Jen, we are blessed that the station has a 4 bedroom house attached so that is one less thing to worry about.
ReplyDeleteMandy, very pleased for you. A 4 bedroom house, wow! That would be my dream with 4 boys here.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the moving,
Jen in NSW
Awesome Amanda! We can even bring our caravan too for the visit!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Amanda and Cameron! And it comes with a four bedroom house?! Fantastic. You will be sorely missed but many, many Congrats on making this brave move for your family. I imagine it was a difficult decision and admire you both. We look forward to catching you all at playgroup :D
ReplyDeleteJM:)