Forgotten but not gone :S
May 11th 2005, 7:01 pm
#1
Dismembered Bat
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Forgotten but not gone :S
Well, you lot might have forgotten about me, but I'm still here ... or there ... or somewhere!
Arrived in UK two weeks ago today. Spent the first few days with my brother in Swindon then motored north-east to MrPR's family in Lincs. It's bloody freezing here and has rained most days - so much for spring turning to summer. Cooped up here in a tiny single bedroom (yes, two of us) with narry enough room to swing a cat. Desperately looking for a job - any job - to get us an income and into our own place. Another week and I'll have to try my hand at factory work, but trying hard to avoid it if possible (I've never done it before - never been so low and so desperate!) Anyway, that's it in a nutshell from me.
I'd logged on with great anticipation and looking forward to catching up with those who'd missed me, only to find ... that NO-ONE did.
Not a PM, not an email, not a mention anywhere, nothing! Oh well, guess it could be a while 'til I can access a connection again, don't s'pose I'll be missed ...
* Sniff *
Typically, when I tried to post this just now, the connection had dropped out. Just my luck at the moment! Grrrrr.
May 11th 2005, 7:24 pm
#2
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Joined: May 2005
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
I must ask what are you doing back in the Uk?
Forgive me for asking but I am new to this forum.
Forgive me for asking but I am new to this forum.
May 11th 2005, 7:38 pm
#3
sunny coast
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,514
Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
Originally Posted by ProofReader
Well, you lot might have forgotten about me, but I'm still here ... or there ... or somewhere!
Arrived in UK two weeks ago today. Spent the first few days with my brother in Swindon then motored north-east to MrPR's family in Lincs. It's bloody freezing here and has rained most days - so much for spring turning to summer. Cooped up here in a tiny single bedroom (yes, two of us) with narry enough room to swing a cat. Desperately looking for a job - any job - to get us an income and into our own place. Another week and I'll have to try my hand at factory work, but trying hard to avoid it if possible (I've never done it before - never been so low and so desperate!) Anyway, that's it in a nutshell from me.
I'd logged on with great anticipation and looking forward to catching up with those who'd missed me, only to find ... that NO-ONE did.
Not a PM, not an email, not a mention anywhere, nothing! Oh well, guess it could be a while 'til I can access a connection again, don't s'pose I'll be missed ...
* Sniff *
Typically, when I tried to post this just now, the connection had dropped out. Just my luck at the moment! Grrrrr.
May 11th 2005, 8:44 pm
#4
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Joined: Jan 2004
Location: The Magic Roundabout
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
Originally Posted by ProofReader
Well, you lot might have forgotten about me, but I'm still here ... or there ... or somewhere!
Arrived in UK two weeks ago today. Spent the first few days with my brother in Swindon then motored north-east to MrPR's family in Lincs. It's bloody freezing here and has rained most days - so much for spring turning to summer. Cooped up here in a tiny single bedroom (yes, two of us) with narry enough room to swing a cat. Desperately looking for a job - any job - to get us an income and into our own place. Another week and I'll have to try my hand at factory work, but trying hard to avoid it if possible (I've never done it before - never been so low and so desperate!) Anyway, that's it in a nutshell from me.
I'd logged on with great anticipation and looking forward to catching up with those who'd missed me, only to find ... that NO-ONE did.
Not a PM, not an email, not a mention anywhere, nothing! Oh well, guess it could be a while 'til I can access a connection again, don't s'pose I'll be missed ...
* Sniff *
Typically, when I tried to post this just now, the connection had dropped out. Just my luck at the moment! Grrrrr.
Cheers from The Bloke and Pollyana.
May 11th 2005, 9:02 pm
#5
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
I missed ya though I have not been on as much or even lurking as JTL would put it. Though looks like I have not missed much on the Forum
Blighty ain't all that bad though when you have not come back through choice it can be a right old pain in the arse.
Keep us posted.
M
Blighty ain't all that bad though when you have not come back through choice it can be a right old pain in the arse.
Keep us posted.
M
May 11th 2005, 9:32 pm
#6
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
Hiya mate, haven't sent you anything cos I knew you wouldn't be on line for ages!!! Have been wondering how things are going though. Has he got that visa application in yet??? If not, kick his arse and get him moving so you can come back! 
If not, kick his arse and get him moving so you can come back!
May 31st 2005, 3:00 pm
#7
Dismembered Bat
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
G'day again folks,
Polly, Bloke and Merlot, thanks for your replies.
It's nice to know that someone missed me!The two who asked "why" - it's too complicated to explain here, but MrPR is a Pom without a visa, basically.
Ok, update for you:
We both now have jobs at the same place, which is handy as we have one car between us. Now that the jobs are sorted, we'll be looking for somewhere to live. Hopefully we can get our stuff out of storage before too long.
It's looking like we'll be here for a while so that we can consolidate our position and earn some dough for visa fees, meds, etc.
I've not had time on this connection to catch up with everyone's news, but hope things are well with you all.
Hope to get on again before tooooo long!
For those who 'know' me, feel free to PM me with your news if you're so inclined.
'Til next, take care, and 'ave a
for me!
May 31st 2005, 4:24 pm
#8
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Joined: Apr 2004
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
Glad things are going well PR. Don't get too settled, you may not want to go back
Why if the sun is shining, am I so piggin cold!
Why if the sun is shining, am I so piggin cold!
May 31st 2005, 5:24 pm
#9
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 8,147
Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
just been up your neck of the woods for a long weekend..........bet it still feels cold doesnt it!!?
welcome back to good ol' blighty!
sue
welcome back to good ol' blighty!
sue
May 31st 2005, 5:44 pm
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
Hi Proofreader
Still good to hear from you, keep us posted won't you.
M
Still good to hear from you, keep us posted won't you.
M
May 31st 2005, 7:08 pm
#11
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Posts: 2,315
Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
Originally Posted by ProofReader
G'day again folks,
Polly, Bloke and Merlot, thanks for your replies.
It's nice to know that someone missed me!The two who asked "why" - it's too complicated to explain here, but MrPR is a Pom without a visa, basically.
Ok, update for you:
We both now have jobs at the same place, which is handy as we have one car between us. Now that the jobs are sorted, we'll be looking for somewhere to live. Hopefully we can get our stuff out of storage before too long.
It's looking like we'll be here for a while so that we can consolidate our position and earn some dough for visa fees, meds, etc.
I've not had time on this connection to catch up with everyone's news, but hope things are well with you all.
Hope to get on again before tooooo long!
For those who 'know' me, feel free to PM me with your news if you're so inclined.
'Til next, take care, and 'ave a
for me! Hi Proofreader,
I seem to have missed the whole story of what when why and how you ended up back in the UK. But apart from that I hope all is goin well and your application goes though OK.
Take care and do all the things you should whilst back on that side of the world.
Have fun
Kala
May 31st 2005, 7:41 pm
#12
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
So you finally arrived eh?!! Good to hear you are still around, didn't PM you cos I didn't know what you were doing. Must get together soon for that promised drink and natter.
Blossom
Blossom
May 31st 2005, 7:45 pm
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Joined: Feb 2005
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
Welcome back to UK good luck with sorting out all your bit n bobs for mr prs visa !!!
Sent you some good luck karma
Sent you some good luck karma
May 31st 2005, 8:42 pm
#14
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
This is spooky - whenever I decide its time i pm'd you in case you think you're forgotten.....I find you've been online overnight!
Get back here! I need you to keep me sane with your warped sense of humour! I've got this lovely big veranda now, and it needs us on it with a bottle of red!!
Get back here! I need you to keep me sane with your warped sense of humour! I've got this lovely big veranda now, and it needs us on it with a bottle of red!!
May 31st 2005, 9:53 pm
#15
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Re: Forgotten but not gone :S
Originally Posted by ProofReader
Well, you lot might have forgotten about me, but I'm still here ... or there ... or somewhere!
Arrived in UK two weeks ago today. Spent the first few days with my brother in Swindon then motored north-east to MrPR's family in Lincs. It's bloody freezing here and has rained most days - so much for spring turning to summer. Cooped up here in a tiny single bedroom (yes, two of us) with narry enough room to swing a cat. Desperately looking for a job - any job - to get us an income and into our own place. Another week and I'll have to try my hand at factory work, but trying hard to avoid it if possible (I've never done it before - never been so low and so desperate!) Anyway, that's it in a nutshell from me.
I'd logged on with great anticipation and looking forward to catching up with those who'd missed me, only to find ... that NO-ONE did.
Not a PM, not an email, not a mention anywhere, nothing! Oh well, guess it could be a while 'til I can access a connection again, don't s'pose I'll be missed ...
* Sniff *
Typically, when I tried to post this just now, the connection had dropped out. Just my luck at the moment! Grrrrr.
I would have noticed you were gone eventually
Enjoy your time in Blighty, its warmer than here! (I'm sitting here with a hot water bottle and a fleece on).
Cheers,
JTL