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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 14th 2011, 8:14 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: just one box..

Hey Rach,

sorry don't know about shipping a box, but just wanted to say Hi hope all is going well for you and you are settled in your new job.....How is life 'down under?' Helsxxx
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 7th 2011, 4:21 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,221
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Where is an expat's "home"?

I lived in Cambridge for 3 years and always felt home was in Wales and counted down the time before I could return however if you are settled wherever and it feels like your 'home' then it doesn't...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 5th 2011, 10:19 am
Replies: 47
Views: 9,175
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Guilt Trip

Thanks so much we are visiting in November but aim to be out there around March time :thumbup:

Everyone has been fab, friendly and helpful! can't wait to make a whole bunch of new friends! :D
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 4th 2011, 9:25 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 9,175
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Guilt Trip

All the best Rachel with your move in 3 weeks! Enjoy the excitement! :thumbsup:

Charismatic....too true! I come from a typical welsh family where generations have all lived in same area so...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 4th 2011, 6:12 am
Replies: 47
Views: 9,175
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Guilt Trip

Fab post! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Thank you!
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 2nd 2011, 1:36 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 9,175
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Guilt Trip

Thanks Shirl for a fab post again! Thats what my MIL is doing to help her as she has never flown, my mum has flown dozens of times (no issues)but I feel shes telling herself she can't do it (deep...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 30th 2011, 9:15 am
Replies: 47
Views: 9,175
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Guilt Trip

Loving this quote!





My mum is 58 (big M done!) and a sensitive soul! I know she means well and can't hide her emotions at times its like you said she does feel as if shes mourning. She...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 29th 2011, 9:02 am
Replies: 47
Views: 9,175
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Guilt Trip

Thank you all SO much for all your comments! It clearly is a big issue for so many. I haven't let it cause a wobble as my gut feeling is this is the right thing to do!
I wish she could be happy for...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 28th 2011, 10:35 am
Replies: 47
Views: 9,175
Posted By HelsnLee

Guilt Trip

Just wanted to ask peoples experiences when they told their families/friends they were leaving.
Everybody has been extremely supportive of us however my mum has been very upset and has cried every...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 24th 2011, 6:36 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,735
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Moving to New Zealand in November

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: NZ Update
Sep 24th 2011, 6:26 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,319
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Two Years:

Thank you for update...defo gives perspective for those rose tinted glasses with us newbies!:thumbup:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 24th 2011, 4:39 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: 93 Shopping days until Christmas....

Oh dear! not good news! :blink:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 23rd 2011, 1:43 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: 93 Shopping days until Christmas....

I work for major retailer in Uk and we have just set up the xmas dept....the first products land in store each year on 31st Aug!.....DRIVES ME INSANE by xmas I am so over it (apart from kids xmas...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 23rd 2011, 10:07 am
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: To be or not to be, that is the big question.

We don't know where we are going yet we find out next week he is looking at 3 job positions 1 in Oz and 2 in North Island NZ. (Thats all in one week!!!:eek:)
This forum has been soooo helpful...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 22nd 2011, 8:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: To be or not to be, that is the big question.

Hi and welcome!
The tussles of making such a big decision is extremely hard especially with children!
I too am in very similar situation we are flying out to NZ in November to have a Recce (without...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 9th 2011, 4:04 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,093
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Too long

Good for you...I work in retail and have a lot of friends in M&S they say a fab company to work for! :thumbsup:
Hope this is the start of more good things to come! (house selling) xx
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 9th 2011, 9:16 am
Replies: 1
Views: 444
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: hi there...

Hi Jade,

well done on making the big move! Are you looking for work also? I too am relocating to NZ with OH work package we fly out in November to chose where, I think Wellington is one of 3...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 6th 2011, 6:24 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,194
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Estate Agents and other worries!

Reylan :thumbup:
Thats what I'm under the impression anyway.....We aren't having a buy to let mortgage for 2 reasons:-
1. Since the house prices have dropped we don't have the equity in our house...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 6th 2011, 5:44 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,093
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Too long

Ok thought long and hard the only thing I can say is you've missed NZ winter!
Still got my fingers crossed for you :fingerscrossed:
sorry you have had a really tough time! x:(
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2011, 1:47 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,194
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Estate Agents and other worries!

Ok so had another evaluation and this one has guaranteed rental income has occupation and credit checks does all management fees markets (basically the whole thing) and they are certain due to good...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2011, 11:12 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,194
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: Estate Agents and other worries!

I've got the rental agencies around valuing today.....Had one around so far which is ok but as feared not gonna cover all costs and fees (mortgage insurance etc)....aaarrrggghhh! Haven't got time to...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2011, 8:16 am
Replies: 7,411
Views: 299,881
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: mallet's mallet

Tights
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2011, 8:13 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,751
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: cost of living?

Oh this is concerning...when did u leave the Uk as we a have noticed a dramatic increase in our outgoings here over last 18 months just wondering if NZ has seen its fair share of inflation in this...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2011, 8:05 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: A week to go - any tips?!

Good luck.............all the best and enjoy your new adventure x:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2011, 8:04 pm
Replies: 7,411
Views: 299,881
Posted By HelsnLee

Re: mallet's mallet

dandruff! :lol:
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