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How hard is this ?
spent yesterday ( saturday ) saying goodbye to my nana, then visited my grandfather's grave and laid some flowers.Returned to lancaster and unlocked the mobiles, then proceded to whacky warehouse so the kids could have some fun with their mates.Then we topped it off with a final blowout in lancaster that night.
Today, we have said goodbye to my father-in-law, my mum, the brother-in-law etc. and tomorrow have to do it again at the airport. As i type this message i am welling up, our daughter shannon is lay beside me on the bedroom floor sobbing.I don't believe there is a single thing you can do to prepare you for the emotions felt saying goodbye.It doesn't matter how many times you tell them and yourself " we'll see each other all the time over the internet, we'll probably chat more than we do now ", it still feels awful. When people leave you can't talk, it's all hand signals and nods of the head, you daren't because you know full well that if you open your mouth then your voice will start to waiver and then all hell brakes loose, so instead of telling them what you had planned to tell them you keep things short and sweet. We are staying at my sister in laws and we fly in the morning, due to arrive in brisbane 8.00pm tuesday. I shall have to go now, people want to go to bed as they have to be up very early in the morning and do all the driving ;) The next time we log in will be in australia.Take care everyone and send some karma skywards tomorrow for us. Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon. |
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Originally Posted by Paul&Ann-Marie
spent yesterday ( saturday ) saying goodbye to my nana, then visited my grandfather's grave and laid some flowers.Returned to lancaster and unlocked the mobiles, then proceded to whacky warehouse so the kids could have some fun with their mates.Then we topped it off with a final blowout in lancaster that night.
Today, we have said goodbye to my father-in-law, my mum, the brother-in-law etc. and tomorrow have to do it again at the airport. As i type this message i am welling up, our daughter shannon is lay beside me on the bedroom floor sobbing.I don't believe there is a single thing you can do to prepare you for the emotions felt saying goodbye.It doesn't matter how many times you tell them and yourself " we'll see each other all the time over the internet, we'll probably chat more than we do now ", it still feels awful. When people leave you can't talk, it's all hand signals and nods of the head, you daren't because you know full well that if you open your mouth then your voice will start to waiver and then all hell brakes loose, so instead of telling them what you had planned to tell them you keep things short and sweet. We are staying at my sister in laws and we fly in the morning, due to arrive in brisbane 8.00pm tuesday. I shall have to go now, people want to go to bed as they have to be up very early in the morning and do all the driving ;) The next time we log in will be in australia.Take care everyone and send some karma skywards tomorrow for us. Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon. just wanted to say good luck and all the best wishes. i know it is hard now but remember the reasons why you are going. i know i will be exactly the same, if not worse. i am so excited for you now i wish it was me and my family, but hopefully it wont be all that long. Enjoy and be happy D X |
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Wishing you all the best, and please keep us posted! ;) :p Have a good flight...
Here's something interesting that i took a picture of to get you in the mood of flying... :D |
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Originally Posted by Boomerang
Wishing you all the best, and please keep us posted! ;) :p Have a good flight...
Here's something interesting that i took a picture of to get you in the mood of flying... :D Good night and God Bless to all of you Dad XXX |
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Good Luck to you all
The hardest bit is nearly over. Julia |
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Originally Posted by Poppy55
Well I won't make it hard at the airport tomorrow son.
Good night and God Bless to all of you Dad XXX I will be thinking of you all tomorrow D x |
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Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon,
We will be thinking of you tomorrow. Very best wishes to all the family. da Bixes :) |
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Wow....this has made me all well up too. Not because I am leaving anyone here that I truely care about....but it reminds me of the goodbyes I have had to make upon my returns after holidays back home....
Paul, AnnMarie & kids....Have a fantastic trip over and always remember, the ones you love are always there with you in your hearts....and they are but a phone call away.... Cant wait to hear your tales from when you arrive on the flipside.... Hels xxx |
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Originally Posted by Springo
Good Luck to you all
The hardest bit is nearly over. The hard bits just beginning. |
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Originally Posted by HUP
No it isn't.
The hard bits just beginning. You're too cruel.... ;) |
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Originally Posted by badgersmount
(You sound like some old sage Gandalf character out of LoR )
You're too cruel.... ;) |
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Originally Posted by HUP
No it isn't.
The hard bits just beginning. Good luck, hope the travelling's fun. :) |
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Paul and Ann Marie
Hope that you have a great journey. I have just said my first goodbyes to the MIL and that was sad enough and I can stand her :eek: Good luck. |
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Hi there, Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon,
I know how you feel, I haven't even sold my house yet and I was in tears last night just thinking about saying goodbye to everyone and everything I've ever known!! Just think you've done the goodbyes now and keep remembering why you're going and that you and your family will have a fab life in Oz!!! I hope the flights go well and you settle in quickly!! Good luck!!!!! Shell |
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. I have just said my first goodbyes to the MIL and that was sad enough and I can stand her :eek:
Good luck.[/QUOTE] LOL!!!!! I cannot wait to see the back of my evil MIL!!!!!!!! Palu and Anne-Marie, Il be thinking of you. Have a safe flight and look after each other. All the best, Lucy xxx |
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Originally Posted by Paul&Ann-Marie
spent yesterday ( saturday ) saying goodbye to my nana, then visited my grandfather's grave and laid some flowers.Returned to lancaster and unlocked the mobiles, then proceded to whacky warehouse so the kids could have some fun with their mates.Then we topped it off with a final blowout in lancaster that night.
Today, we have said goodbye to my father-in-law, my mum, the brother-in-law etc. and tomorrow have to do it again at the airport. As i type this message i am welling up, our daughter shannon is lay beside me on the bedroom floor sobbing.I don't believe there is a single thing you can do to prepare you for the emotions felt saying goodbye.It doesn't matter how many times you tell them and yourself " we'll see each other all the time over the internet, we'll probably chat more than we do now ", it still feels awful. When people leave you can't talk, it's all hand signals and nods of the head, you daren't because you know full well that if you open your mouth then your voice will start to waiver and then all hell brakes loose, so instead of telling them what you had planned to tell them you keep things short and sweet. We are staying at my sister in laws and we fly in the morning, due to arrive in brisbane 8.00pm tuesday. I shall have to go now, people want to go to bed as they have to be up very early in the morning and do all the driving ;) The next time we log in will be in australia.Take care everyone and send some karma skywards tomorrow for us. Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon. It's definitely the toughest bit, when it all becomes very real, I'll never forget it, horrible. Good luck to you all, have a safe trip. |
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aw....dont be too sad...its the start of an exciting adventure!!
lots of love and luck for your jouney this morning!!! sue x |
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Not looking forward to saying goodbye myself when the time comes :(
Have a great trip and best wishes for your new life in Oz ! |
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Originally Posted by lucyb
LOL!!!!! I cannot wait to see the back of my evil MIL!!!!!!!! All the best, Lucy xxx Ahhhhhhh you have one of them too??? I also have an evil SIL to throw into the mix.....LOL I just about fell off my chair yesterday as my MIL has always said she is too scared to fly, so here I thought once we got to Oz we would be safe.....but NO!! She said she might just find the courage to come and visit... :scared: You cant even get away from them half way around the world..... :rolleyes: |
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Paul & Ann-Marie
Well, that's me gone. I was ok until Poppy put in an appearance. That was so touching. Look forward to your new life not the life you've left behind. People and places will always be here for you. Let us all know how you're getting on, all the very best to you and your family. D D PS by the time you read this you'll be in Oz :scared: |
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Originally Posted by Poppy55
Well I won't make it hard at the airport tomorrow son.
Good night and God Bless to all of you Dad XXX Well how did it go? I think me and everyone on the expats was thinking of you today. When i read your post last night i went to bed in floods of tears, it brought the reality of it all to me, and how hard it really will be. Take care and be happy :o D x |
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Originally Posted by Hels
Ahhhhhhh you have one of them too??? I also have an evil SIL to throw into the mix.....LOL
I just about fell off my chair yesterday as my MIL has always said she is too scared to fly, so here I thought once we got to Oz we would be safe.....but NO!! She said she might just find the courage to come and visit... :scared: You cant even get away from them half way around the world..... :rolleyes: I have the most evil SIL in the world, I believe she is Bin Ladens long lost love child. The thought of never having too see her po-faced mug again fills me with utter joy!!!!!!!!!! :D |
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Originally Posted by Springo
Good Luck to you all
The hardest bit is nearly over. Julia Good luck with everything :) |
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Originally Posted by DIMO8
Hi Poppy55
Well how did it go? I think me and everyone on the expats was thinking of you today. When i read your post last night i went to bed in floods of tears, it brought the reality of it all to me, and how hard it really will be. Take care and be happy :o D x Thanks for your wellwishes and everyone else for theirs. It was probably one of the worst experiences I've had to put up with for a long while. Paul was born in Oz - and it brought it home as to the brave faces that all our wellwishers showed when we went out there. Paul's look said ' let's just get on this plane ', Ann Marie and my GK's were all sobbing but it's a transient thing - everyone has their own way of dealing with it and we'll all get over it in time (I've just been corrected - come to terms with it - you never get over it) - but it will become easier. Take care Poppy |
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Originally Posted by Poppy55
Hi D x
Thanks for your wellwishes and everyone else for theirs. It was probably one of the worst experiences I've had to put up with for a long while. Paul was born in Oz - and it brought it home as to the brave faces that all our wellwishers showed when we went out there. Paul's look said ' let's just get on this plane ', Ann Marie and my GK's were all sobbing but it's a transient thing - everyone has their own way of dealing with it and we'll all get over it in time (I've just been corrected - come to terms with it - you never get over it) - but it will become easier. Take care Poppy I am glad you replied i really have been thinking about it all day. This forum has really opened my eyes and i love to hear of peoples experiences. I hope my mum will ' come to terms with it' too when we eventually go ( hopefully 18months) Have you any other GK in England to occupy you? Take care and be happy :o D PS When is your first visit? |
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Originally Posted by DIMO8
Hi Poppy
I am glad you replied i really have been thinking about it all day. This forum has really opened my eyes and i love to hear of peoples experiences. I hope my mum will ' come to terms with it' too when we eventually go ( hopefully 18months) Have you any other GK in England to occupy you? Take care and be happy :o D PS When is your first visit? |
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Originally Posted by sue&bob
Hi,just wondered where in Berkshire you are from as we are from there too, now we are living in perth.
Good luck with everything :) We are in Bracknell, hopefully Perth Jan 2005. Thanks for your Good Luck wishes. Julia |
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Originally Posted by Poppy55
No D - no more - only got the one son but he made up for three :D
Would you not consider going to live there again? I noticed that Paul and Ann marie where from the North West are you there too? Take Care and Be happy :o D |
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Hope that i haven't missed you, just wanted to say all the very best to you all, hope that your journey is a safe one, see you there in a couple of weeks,
by the way, your post really made me sob, i've been trying to be so brave but as the weeks pass quicker and quicker i am beginning to realise how sad the last few days here will be, All the best Rach, Mark and Chanelle xxx |
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Originally Posted by Paul&Ann-Marie
spent yesterday ( saturday ) saying goodbye to my nana, then visited my grandfather's grave and laid some flowers.Returned to lancaster and unlocked the mobiles, then proceded to whacky warehouse so the kids could have some fun with their mates.Then we topped it off with a final blowout in lancaster that night.
Today, we have said goodbye to my father-in-law, my mum, the brother-in-law etc. and tomorrow have to do it again at the airport. As i type this message i am welling up, our daughter shannon is lay beside me on the bedroom floor sobbing.I don't believe there is a single thing you can do to prepare you for the emotions felt saying goodbye.It doesn't matter how many times you tell them and yourself " we'll see each other all the time over the internet, we'll probably chat more than we do now ", it still feels awful. When people leave you can't talk, it's all hand signals and nods of the head, you daren't because you know full well that if you open your mouth then your voice will start to waiver and then all hell brakes loose, so instead of telling them what you had planned to tell them you keep things short and sweet. We are staying at my sister in laws and we fly in the morning, due to arrive in brisbane 8.00pm tuesday. I shall have to go now, people want to go to bed as they have to be up very early in the morning and do all the driving ;) The next time we log in will be in australia.Take care everyone and send some karma skywards tomorrow for us. Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon. by the time that you read this you will be in sunny brisbane and hopefully not to sad !! Its horrible saying goodbye to everything and everyone familar but as everyone else has said just try to remember why you are doing it.... we have been here for 6 months now and wouldnt go back for anything !!! Yeah you will get days when you miss people but it soon disappears again, Here's wishing you loads of happiness for your new lives.... Claire xx PS Anyone else about to leave heres a tip.... leave all the relatives at home, do all your goodbyes the day before and get a cab to the airport!!! worked for us still stressfull but at least we didnt leave the uk looking at crying faces !!!!! and with a fistfull of kleenex !!! |
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Good luck - you are going to a great city - brissie is very user friendly. great climate and so handy to the med coastline in aussie - the Sunshine and Gold Coasts.
Join a tennis club for lessons - you will be amazed how quickly you will make friends. Get your kids into school and the relevant weekend sports and hey presto you will soon be involved in meeting and barbequeuing with other kids parents. Go for it - I too left the cold country but the transient sadness soon evaporates . Treat it as a new and exciting adventure. Remember you are merely a phonecall away and the costs from here to the cold country are very very cheap plus the net with webcams and messengers are a great way 9Ihavent mastered it yet) to stay in touch. :) |
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Touchdown !
Firstlt i would like to thank evryone for their replies, it was very touching. Scondly, some of the keys on this keyboad are very stiff and so don't always work so forgive me for missing letters, Also it is DAMNED cold is brissie tonight and i'm stood next to an open doorwasy shivering my nuts off so may occasionally hit the wrong key :rolleyes: The airport was a nightmare, although good to see people, it really was heartbreaking looking into everyones eyes and seeing their pain, knowing we were the reason for it.In the case of my mum & dad, we have taken away their only grandkids and i truly hope they com and visit soon ( hope your reading this dad ). We boarded the plain and Muzzman and his lovley wife and kids were in the very next seats behind us lol. currently in singapore, i hope you have a great time andrew,karen & kids, see you soon. The flight was......................superb, not a fault, flew singapore airlines from manchester-singapore ( 13 hours ), then had 4 1/2 hours at singapore airport ( bought 400 fags for 12 quid :eek: ) boarded again and flew to brisbane ( just over 7 hours), arrived in aus about 8.00pm last night. The crew were dead friendly, loads of biscuits,nuts,sandwiches etc and as much drink as i could handle :beer: . Choice of 60 movies,games for the kids, TV etc. The movies ranged from blazing saddles ( classic ) to shrek2 . Singapore airport has a gorgeous koi pond and some lovely trees surounding it.We ventured outside for a couple of cigarrettes and was amazed how hot it was, instant stickiness lol. Then once we arrived we booked in and went for a walk for something to eat and drink, 100 yards from our hostel i found my first needle lying on the kerb, needless to say i was somewhat dissappointed that this would be the first thing i registered once in aus :( . Awoke this morning to lightning and a damned loud scream from shannon whn th thunder struck ( ACDC strikes a chord :-) ) then came th rain. Our first day in aus and we got soaked walking into the city, once in the bank we wee told it was the first time in four months ( ? ) that it had rained.I just sat back and thought to myself " yep, that sounds about right " lol. anyway, time is almost up on here so i have to go now, will check back again soon.Take care everyone and thank you gain for you replies. Dad, take care. Paul. |
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Hey you guys,
Lovely to hear from you. So you made it!!! Please keep us posted on how you're getting on. Glad the flight was OK - does make a huge difference when you land the other end!!! All the best.... D D |
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Hello All!
Great to hear from you so soon after landing :) Typical about the rain, must have followed you from the UK as we have just had a massive down pour with thunder and lightning here in Cornwall! Oh well might be out of the way now for you for a while, but here it will just go on and on and on :( Singapore airlines have the thumbs up again - must have made the long flight easier to deal with. Anyway, take care of yourselves - enjoy your new life :) Keep posting! All da best Da bix's |
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[QUOTE=Paul&Ann-Marie]Touchdown !
Glad you arrived safely, saw your 1st post just before you left but it was too late to reply you had already set off :( Anyway hope you settle down ok and keep us posted of your antics in Brissy Johanne :beer: |
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Paul & Ann-Marie
Fantastic to read your post, we will be doing just what you've done in three weeks time! although we will be stopping over in hot and humid Singapore for a couple of nights, great news about the fags!!!!! just hope they do menthol!!!! Enjoy your new lives and keep us posted Rach, Mark and Chanelle xxxx |
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Paul, Ann-Marie & family,
hope you have a good trip and you settle into your new home down under really fast. Why don't you write letters to everyone with what you'd meant to say...I'm sure the letters would become treasured possessions and you might all feel better if you'd said what you'd meant to. Take care and keep us updated, Salli |
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Originally Posted by Paul&Ann-Marie
spent yesterday ( saturday ) saying goodbye to my nana, then visited my grandfather's grave and laid some flowers.Returned to lancaster and unlocked the mobiles, then proceded to whacky warehouse so the kids could have some fun with their mates.Then we topped it off with a final blowout in lancaster that night.
Today, we have said goodbye to my father-in-law, my mum, the brother-in-law etc. and tomorrow have to do it again at the airport. As i type this message i am welling up, our daughter shannon is lay beside me on the bedroom floor sobbing.I don't believe there is a single thing you can do to prepare you for the emotions felt saying goodbye.It doesn't matter how many times you tell them and yourself " we'll see each other all the time over the internet, we'll probably chat more than we do now ", it still feels awful. When people leave you can't talk, it's all hand signals and nods of the head, you daren't because you know full well that if you open your mouth then your voice will start to waiver and then all hell brakes loose, so instead of telling them what you had planned to tell them you keep things short and sweet. We are staying at my sister in laws and we fly in the morning, due to arrive in brisbane 8.00pm tuesday. I shall have to go now, people want to go to bed as they have to be up very early in the morning and do all the driving ;) The next time we log in will be in australia.Take care everyone and send some karma skywards tomorrow for us. Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon. |
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Hiya Guys
Already started saving - It's up to us back here to support you - not give you grief - you've caused no problems just wanting a better way of life for your family - give AM & the GK's a hug from me. You might wanna try putting your emails together off line first then send 'em all in one hit :rolleyes: All our love pal Dad & Kay |
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Well said Dad :)
I'm sure your support means more than you can imagine. It really is good for people on this forum to see your comments as several do actually suffer a hard time from their parents........and you have realised it is not about Paul & A-M not caring or loving you. Thanks. :) |
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