Aussie......Aussie....Aussie.....

[jerryd]

Well it's official....... we became "Australian Citizen's" last night as we attended the long awaited ceremony :MileStone:

Thanks Australia :twobeers:

It was a very friendly fun packed evening and was nothing like we expected :) I was quite amazed how many people from different countries were in attendance taking the pledge. Although now on the electoral register we won't get to vote this year as the paperwork won't go through in time.

[DiscoMick]

That's great. Welcome to Oz.
I know what you mean about the ceremonies. I've been to several in the last two years to support people taking the oath and it's always a great time.
One new citizen - an ex-refugee - told me recently it was the first time in his life he'd ever felt he 'belonged' anywhere.
What I see is that new citizens are often very keen to work hard and make new lives, and that's good for the country.

[incisor]

well done!

[jx2mad]

Welcome aboard! Now you will have to support the Aussie sports teams. Jim :D:D

[Landy Smurf]

Big congratulations to you and your family

[Epic_Dragon]

welcome :) though i cant say welcome actually as im not a citizen myself so ill say congratulations instead :D i am a permanent resident, have been for 21 years now when came over as a 6yo with the folks. ill eventually get to enjoy the ceremony as well when the day finally comes that i can actually afford to become a citizen!

[juddy]

Well done Jerry...... Now part of the Family....:)

[SBD4]

OI....OI.....OI!!!!

Well done Jerry!

[The Cone of Silence]

WELCOME!!!

I love seeing these posts, it wasn't so long ago that I got my citizenship. just had a trip back to Europe and was so proud to use my Aussie passport.

Still support England in the Cricket though. Can't seem to shift that allegiance.

Bobby

[juddy]

WELCOME!!!

I love seeing these posts, it wasn't so long ago that I got my citizenship. just had a trip back to Europe and was so proud to use my Aussie passport.

Still support England in the Cricket though. Can't seem to shift that allegiance.

Bobby

Did the same last month, was nice to use 2 different Passports, no waiting in queues....

[Saitch]

Congratulations Jerry. It must really hurt not being able to vote for either Tweedledum or Tweedledee.
Steve & Helen

[Redback]

Congratulations Jerry, or I should say Jezza.

Baz.

[numpty]

Congratulations, well done and welcome to Aussie citizenship

[butundede]

Congratulations, I had my ceremony in 92', when I was a 9 year old. Didn't seem very important at the time, but I really appreciate being a part of such an awesome country after going back to Europe a few times! Oz really is the lucky country.:D

[bob10]

Good for you, and your family. I was born here, and one part of my family has been here for about 40, 000 years, some of the other, from England & Ireland. Enough said, welcome to the family, Bob

[Homestar]

Congratulations,

I fall into the same category as Epic Dragon - came to Oz when I was 6 and am a permanent resident but I've been here a bit longer - 37 years...

I really should get around to it one day shouldn't I...:D

[jerryd]

Many thanks for all the warm wishes :) I wasn't expecting such a response.