hi there
I would just like to say that we moved here 2 months ago with a 14 year old boy turning 15 in sept, he is absolutely loving it here. He did some research on the internet to find out where the nearest skateparks are as he is into skateboarding and we are lucky enough to have one where we are living. He went to high school for the first time today and said that everyone was really friendly and he has made a couple of friends and has signed up for the touchrugby team so very positive so far but it is early days yet. On the other hand his 11 year old brother hated his first day in school, but was a bit happier today and is even doing homework as I am typing! and he isnt the studious type. Our younger two boys are enjoying all aspects of living here at the moment.
hope this helps

Juliet :)

Thanks for your positive comments Juliet. We have thought long and hard about going and I would say my main worry has been my son because of his age. its good to hear it can be a positive experience !!

Dobbo I can empathise with what you say as I have had no contact with my real dad since I was the about the same age. I hope you can appreciate that I am not doing this lightly.
I do hope though that they will manage to maintain a relationship all be it long distance and as I have said before I will encourage all forms of contact and visits. Also I take the view that he will be able to make his own decisions a couple of years and if he decides the Uk is where he'd rather be then I would respect that.
Deb

Wrong one!!
 

oops nmeant those last comments for sunlover sorry!!

Re: Wrong one!!
 

...bit early to be in the sherry bottle debbie...;)

Been up since 5 rooting round the house for my stash...

found it behind the bath panel!!

Not really been at work since 6 and I'm so bored

Mind you Ive been working out my leaving date with the boss and hes been really cool hes letting me work my March days in Feb ( I'm part-time) so that I can have March off and still get paid so thats a great help cos I didnt want to work in the weeks leading up to the big day. Hic

When do you leave the uk??

54 days eeeek !!!!!!!!!!!!! 22nd March oh my god!!

OMG!!!!!!!!! get busy girl!! :D

BTW - have you guys got 2 id's on here?? rich and debbie AND debbie and rich??? :confused:

OOOPS I think its possible that I registered once at work and then after a period of not coming on I did it again at home.. Alcohol was probably involved somewhere along the line !!
deb

tut tut :lecture: .....why am I not suprised??? ;)

I thought I told you about my little problem in confidence!! Just nipping to my locker for a swig from my brown paper bag then I'll be back

Damn I forgot me bottle opener I'll have to use me teef.

Payday soon I can get anuvver wine box just the right size for the locker and a handy little tap ta boot :beer:

Thanks Michaela and Petra for your kind words and anyone else.

Today her Father and stepmum are coming down:lecture: Oh yes they will not only be giving me one of these but I should imagine the Headmistress will be getting one too.

they have decided:rolleyes: to take Laura back with them for a few days ...I let you know what happens but I had a phone call this morning from the Head and I think she is seriously s........ herself!!

Kath:)

wine boxes are FATAL! You kid yourself you've only had a glass or two and before you know it the whole box has gone!!!!! :scared:..........nice tho innit?? ;) :beer: :beer:

hic! :beer:

mmm I know exactly what you mean Debbie I suggest my ex opens a bank account and saves here for her (but i bet his new wife would rather spend, spend, spend!!!)

Kath:D