Hi Everybody. I am sorry i have not been posting that often but it's been a hectic few weeks, since my wife and kids arrived.

First things first. We applied for my wife's National Insurance Number. We have just received it today. It took about 4 weeks to come. She did not need an interview. Just a number to phone, and then a few forms to fill in. So she can legally work now.

I have had a bit of a battle trying to get my Children into the local School. I had to appeal as there was only one place for my 6 year old. Not for my 7 Year old. I appealed on Friday at the local Town Hall. I received a letter on Wednesday it was overturned. My Children start School on Monday. It's a really nice School. My Local MP helped me a lot. She has been by my side since the Visa process started back in June. She really is a star.

My wife's confidence is lacking a bit. She is very shy. And i am struggling to get her out of the house and mixing with other people. That will most likely change now the kids are at School. I am still working nights and still a lot of hours.

My wife has met a Filipino lady who runs a shop in our local Town. So she has a few friends now. I turn the big 50 on the 28th May. So we are planning a little night out around that weekend.

I hope all our members are well and in good spirits. The visa's seem to be coming in strong. That's great news to hear. The weather hopefully will be nice soon also.

Keep well guys. Keep you all posted as my wife's journey to UK continues.

Sheldon