Originally Posted by sallysimmons

Its so funny to read all the negative stuff from Brits and then actually go to England yourself. It's nothing like they say. I'm starting to wonder if the Daily Mail gives away special glasses that distort reality.

Originally Posted by gmralston

Just today 23/Feb/2011. The Daily mail have a report with the heading: Binge Britain: Astonishing video of man so drunk he cannot walk up a gentle hill Ok it's a very funny video and will give you a laugh but this has been floating around youtube and facebook for ages.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ntle-hill.html

Why is this news? There has always been people who get drunk. I think the DM is given a lot more credibility than it actually deserves.

Originally Posted by Beedubya

Well said Quoll.

Thanks for the update Shane, it's so nice to know that this half life does go back to A FULL LIFE!!

When I did my year in the UK I went out almost every weekend to different places, and loved it. Here in Australia I am just finding the humidity too much to deal with and I don't want to do anything much.

Anyway off to finish my packing/cleaning, only 6 sleeps for me.

Originally Posted by shane71

As this forum helped us keep sane while in oz , thought i would post our update on life back in England to help others who are going through the, should i come back decisions.
We arrived back in June 10 to enjoy a very nice summer , no air con required and have enjoyed the snow and frosty sunny mornings of winter too (though not today grey wet and cold) still this is the first time we have had rain all day since returning.
Life feels like we never left family friends socializing no different ,and Man Utd top of the league . Did get a bit fed up being asked why on earth we came back , but got to the point by saying been there done it got the tshirt , why dont you give it a go , works for some and not others . This normally gets a mumbled response of excuses as why they cant. We do have a great tendency to moan in the uk when life really aint that bad , the media has a lot do with this .
Certainly went through different phases of mind set , first month great , why didnt we do this earlier? then buying a house and looking for work very stressfull , followed by what have we done from september too early november , thankfully from then on started to realise we are actually rather happy with everything , family close , own my house , am working, not in my trade(start in march) but still getting by , friends , the pub, xmas day and good old british humour (my god i missed that). Things are rather tough for some over here , but a lot of people have chose to live beyond there means.
The new government are making hard choices but hopefully will come good soon (ex labour voter , never again).
Besides petrol we find almost everything else a hell of a lot cheaper here and more choice.
We do make the effort of making the most of the sunshine ,if we no its going to be sunny in the morning at weekends we are up early and out walking the dog . I used to dread the summer in Perth and hated being outdoors during the day at weekends being fried and attatcked by flies . If i want hot weather i now go on holiday and relax and enjoy it instead of working in it .I notice the seasons more here and look forward to the changing natural scenery around us .
So for us we have no regrets we had 5 and half years away and enjoyed it , but Englands home and home they say is were the heart is.

Originally Posted by bandrui

It's great to hear these updates from folks back home. Keep'em coming.
I too thought about it for years and have just finally made the decision. This site has really helped in that... not feeling that I am alone in this. My heart no longer resides here in Canada and I have made a vet appointment for my dog so I know it's for real now.
I have emailed one relative so far and he has just replied very positively. He lives in Wiltshire which will probably be my destination or somewhere else in the South West. Funny but it took alot of courage to tell one relative. I am working on it one at a time but soon word will get around.
The timing is different for all of us but my advice to others? Do it! I have been away for 40 years and now wonder wth I was thinking.
Can't wait.

Originally Posted by Cumbrian Lass

How long have you been in BC?

Originally Posted by bandrui

It's great to hear these updates from folks back home. Keep'em coming.
I too thought about it for years and have just finally made the decision. This site has really helped in that... not feeling that I am alone in this. My heart no longer resides here in Canada and I have made a vet appointment for my dog so I know it's for real now.
I have emailed one relative so far and he has just replied very positively. He lives in Wiltshire which will probably be my destination or somewhere else in the South West. Funny but it took alot of courage to tell one relative. I am working on it one at a time but soon word will get around.
The timing is different for all of us but my advice to others? Do it! I have been away for 40 years and now wonder wth I was thinking.
Can't wait.

Originally Posted by bandrui

26 years! Before that 8 years in Alberta, 1 year in Boston, 6 years in New Orleans.

Originally Posted by Cumbrian Lass

WOW ! good for you,now its time to go back home eh?
we have been in Alberta 10yrs,but are just waiting for the house to sell and we are off back too. Great experiance,but home now
good luck to you on your new adventure home

Originally Posted by taichiiqueen

Good luck to you, having done it, please ask if you need advice.

Originally Posted by KevinS

Great news, it is so nice to read about "real" people who made the brave decision to give up the "Dream" and return to their roots. I have heard so many comments of , I quote "but why would you want to go back? everybody I know regretted it and returned x months later".
Come on Estate Agent get this house sold!

Thanks Guys.