ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'
Jan 4th 2008, 11:36 am
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Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'
Good luck!
You all came across well in the programme. It is clear that you are a close knit family with a healthy attitude to family life. Your children are also a real credit to you and themselves. How are they feeling about it now, especially Connie?
Fingers crossed that it is all that you wish for. Carmen
Jan 4th 2008, 11:42 am
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Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'
When we got on the programme every family was asked what they wanted in a house...I think the family who got the weird holiday let said they liked something quirky
and boy did they get it...and yes their new accommodation was paid for.
They edited loads of stuff out that i thought was more interesting and included the 'cable car tantrum' for good tv moment...we found out after that they were in a mood because the camera man was always in their faces with the camera and tried to 'put words into their mouths and directing the conversations to what topic they wanted
my girls were loyal though
Me and the girls leave the UK on the 11th Jan arriving in chch on 13th, Rick will follow once the house is sold...will go on the market as soon as he's finished the bathroom!
got car sorted thanks to Frenchy's OH
trying to get rental sorted...Gowhow looked at some for us
now just need to furnish rental once we've secured one
enrol into school
and do the million and one things on the list
my heads spinning just thinking about it all
and boy did they get it...and yes their new accommodation was paid for.They edited loads of stuff out that i thought was more interesting and included the 'cable car tantrum' for good tv moment...we found out after that they were in a mood because the camera man was always in their faces with the camera and tried to 'put words into their mouths and directing the conversations to what topic they wanted
my girls were loyal though
Me and the girls leave the UK on the 11th Jan arriving in chch on 13th, Rick will follow once the house is sold...will go on the market as soon as he's finished the bathroom!
got car sorted thanks to Frenchy's OH
trying to get rental sorted...Gowhow looked at some for us
now just need to furnish rental once we've secured one
enrol into school
and do the million and one things on the list
my heads spinning just thinking about it all
You came across wonderfully and I am so pleased for you all. Best of luck to you and tell the girls they did you proud.
Not looking forward to the goodbyes evn more so now after seeing how poppy reacted to the video.
Safe journey mate for the 11th.
Nici
Jan 4th 2008, 11:48 am
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Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'
When we got on the programme every family was asked what they wanted in a house...I think the family who got the weird holiday let said they liked something quirkyand boy did they get it...and yes their new accommodation was paid for.
They edited loads of stuff out that i thought was more interesting and included the 'cable car tantrum' for good tv moment...we found out after that they were in a mood because the camera man was always in their faces with the camera and tried to 'put words into their mouths and directing the conversations to what topic they wanted
my girls were loyal though
Me and the girls leave the UK on the 11th Jan arriving in chch on 13th, Rick will follow once the house is sold...will go on the market as soon as he's finished the bathroom!
got car sorted thanks to Frenchy's OH
trying to get rental sorted...Gowhow looked at some for us
now just need to furnish rental once we've secured one
enrol into school
and do the million and one things on the list
my heads spinning just thinking about it all
and boy did they get it...and yes their new accommodation was paid for.They edited loads of stuff out that i thought was more interesting and included the 'cable car tantrum' for good tv moment...we found out after that they were in a mood because the camera man was always in their faces with the camera and tried to 'put words into their mouths and directing the conversations to what topic they wanted
my girls were loyal though
Me and the girls leave the UK on the 11th Jan arriving in chch on 13th, Rick will follow once the house is sold...will go on the market as soon as he's finished the bathroom!
got car sorted thanks to Frenchy's OH
trying to get rental sorted...Gowhow looked at some for us
now just need to furnish rental once we've secured one
enrol into school
and do the million and one things on the list
my heads spinning just thinking about it all
That'll teach them for asking for "quirky" - Wishing you all the best in your new adventure - it seems to be really quick - since you were only just talking to Nadia (is that her name?) this morning (
- I love my own jokes).Your girls were a real credit to you - are you going to adopt me?
Jan 4th 2008, 2:13 pm
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Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'
When we got on the programme every family was asked what they wanted in a house...I think the family who got the weird holiday let said they liked something quirkyand boy did they get it...and yes their new accommodation was paid for.
They edited loads of stuff out that i thought was more interesting and included the 'cable car tantrum' for good tv moment...we found out after that they were in a mood because the camera man was always in their faces with the camera and tried to 'put words into their mouths and directing the conversations to what topic they wanted
my girls were loyal though
Me and the girls leave the UK on the 11th Jan arriving in chch on 13th, Rick will follow once the house is sold...will go on the market as soon as he's finished the bathroom!
got car sorted thanks to Frenchy's OH
trying to get rental sorted...Gowhow looked at some for us
now just need to furnish rental once we've secured one
enrol into school
and do the million and one things on the list
my heads spinning just thinking about it all
and boy did they get it...and yes their new accommodation was paid for.They edited loads of stuff out that i thought was more interesting and included the 'cable car tantrum' for good tv moment...we found out after that they were in a mood because the camera man was always in their faces with the camera and tried to 'put words into their mouths and directing the conversations to what topic they wanted
my girls were loyal though
Me and the girls leave the UK on the 11th Jan arriving in chch on 13th, Rick will follow once the house is sold...will go on the market as soon as he's finished the bathroom!
got car sorted thanks to Frenchy's OH
trying to get rental sorted...Gowhow looked at some for us
now just need to furnish rental once we've secured one
enrol into school
and do the million and one things on the list
my heads spinning just thinking about it all
Bon voyage!
Pat.
Jan 4th 2008, 3:02 pm
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Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'
As I mentioned on the other thread... your daughters are a credit to you
Tan
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Jan 4th 2008, 7:33 pm
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Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'
Just watched the programme, you came across really well. Have a safe journey and a fantastic new life
and hope your hubby wont be far behind you.
Joexx
and hope your hubby wont be far behind you.Joexx
Jan 4th 2008, 7:50 pm
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Jan 4th 2008, 7:57 pm
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Just watched it, what a lovely story. You are rightly proud of your daughters, the tantrum in the gondola was hilarious, clearly jet lag kicked in, combine that with an annoying camera man and I am surprised you all held up so well!
There is a kiwi saying "world famous in NZ", you are world famous on britishexpats.com
one question though.... I was fascinated when you checked the babies temp with just a finger.... do you have finely tuned fingers or do you just look for extremes? You can prob tell I havent had kiddies yet .....
There is a kiwi saying "world famous in NZ", you are world famous on britishexpats.com
one question though.... I was fascinated when you checked the babies temp with just a finger.... do you have finely tuned fingers or do you just look for extremes? You can prob tell I havent had kiddies yet .....
Jan 4th 2008, 8:04 pm
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Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'
Just wanted to say a quick "Good Luck" to Mandie and her family. We watched the programme this morning and like other posters have said - what a lvely ,close family they are - and the girls are so well mannered!
Hope its not too long before the house sells and they are all reunited,
Best wishes
Jackie
Hope its not too long before the house sells and they are all reunited,
Best wishes
Jackie
Jan 4th 2008, 8:14 pm
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I want to see it 
Jan 4th 2008, 8:34 pm
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Just watched it, what a lovely story. You are rightly proud of your daughters, the tantrum in the gondola was hilarious, clearly jet lag kicked in, combine that with an annoying camera man and I am surprised you all held up so well!
There is a kiwi saying "world famous in NZ", you are world famous on britishexpats.com
one question though.... I was fascinated when you checked the babies temp with just a finger.... do you have finely tuned fingers or do you just look for extremes? You can prob tell I havent had kiddies yet .....
There is a kiwi saying "world famous in NZ", you are world famous on britishexpats.com
one question though.... I was fascinated when you checked the babies temp with just a finger.... do you have finely tuned fingers or do you just look for extremes? You can prob tell I havent had kiddies yet .....
Jan 4th 2008, 8:58 pm
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Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'
We recorded the show and the five of us sat down to watch tonight. Buy that last house! Gorgeous or what! You all came across really well, and it was good to see that even though the family were originally split, you came together in the end and even your eldest daughter was able to see both sides. We have girls and know it will be difficult for them to adapt, particularly our 13 year old.
Christchurch looked great but my Husband isn't convinced. He wants year round sunshine.
Good luck. We all wish you well.
Kerry.
Christchurch looked great but my Husband isn't convinced. He wants year round sunshine.
Good luck. We all wish you well.
Kerry.
Jan 4th 2008, 9:50 pm
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Re: ON TV THIS MORNING - 'WANTED DOWN UNDER'
Christchurch doesn't really suffer from prolonged overcast gray periods.
Jan 4th 2008, 10:10 pm
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I read somewhere that Blenheim is New Zealand's sunniest city. Generally speaking, the east coast has drier weather than the west coast due to prevailing winds (mind you there are always exceptions).
Christchurch doesn't really suffer from prolonged overcast gray periods.
Christchurch doesn't really suffer from prolonged overcast gray periods.
Sure is sunny here in Marlborough today, but I think we're pretty full for now
P.s. Bad luck to all those in Nelson, I think we have just reclaimed the crown as the sunniest place for 2007, although it was pretty close at one point in December
Back to thread; I WANT TO SEE THE PROGRAMME!!!!!
