Hi Everyone, I hope 2005 was good to you. 2005 had its ups and downs like any year, but overall I have no huge complaints. Lets just hope some of the wild weather calms down next year.

Next year I will be scaling the content on the website down a little bit and reducing the number of photos that are included. The reason for this is because a couple of times this year I have browsed to the page from friends computers and found it gets slow during the 2nd half of the year when theres lots of info on here.

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and will have a Happy New Year.

Regards,
Paul

Please look in the messages section for a new public announcment from the US Consulate.

Hi Guys & Gals,

Mary Robinson from the US Consulate sends us regular newsletters and travel warnings. These are packed with interesting articles and information about whats happening in the US community of Perth. You can find these in the Messages section of this website, so check there often for new info.

Cheers,
Paul

Myself and Garry went to Vultures last Thursday night to meet some guys from the Ex Pat group. Hello Martin and Sue ! We had a good ole chin wag and discussed some plans for some future events. So keep an eye on this website for upcoming news. Also, watch the Ex Pats website for more events.

Click HERE to go to the Ex Pats website.

There is an information news group on Yahoo thats run by our homegirl 'Tiger'.

The purpose of this Group is to help Americans adjust to their new lifestyle here in Australia. It is often perplexing, and even difficult, to start a new life in a different country. Many things here in Australia are different from what you may have been used to in America. It is comforting to talk to others who have already walked the road you have chosen.

Please feel free to share any thoughts or feelings that you are having during this transitional time in your life. Hopefully, as we come together and talk to one another we will be able to glean from each other things that will help us during this "Stranger in a New Land" phase of our lives. No subject is too big, and no subject is too trivial ! If it is on YOUR mind, then let's talk it over ! Maybe someone in the Group will have an answer or some advice or at least an "I know how you feel !" to send your way.

Also, any American who is interested in Australia for whatever reason (such as: you have relatives/friends here, you are planning a vacation here, you used to live here, etc.) please feel free to join us! Thank you for listening and hope you decide to join us!

Click HERE to read it.

This is just a quick 'heads up' to get a show of hands from those interested in a Thanksgiving dinner this year. Garry has been doing a terrific job over the past five (5) years to put this event on for us and we need your support to make sure it remains an ongoing event. So please call or email Garry as soon as its convenient to let him know you will be attending.

The full details will be forthcoming as soon as possible, but it will be along the same lines as previous years. Just keep an eye on this webpage.

The contact details for Garry are:

Mobile: 0408776913
Home: 9226 1187
Email: dakota95@iinet.net.au