How hard is this ?
Aug 15th 2004, 9:08 pm
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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.
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.
Aug 15th 2004, 9:14 pm
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Re: How hard is this ?
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.
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
Aug 15th 2004, 9:16 pm
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Re: How hard is this ?
Wishing you all the best, and please keep us posted! 
Have a good flight...
Here's something interesting that i took a picture of to get you in the mood of flying...
Have a good flight...Here's something interesting that i took a picture of to get you in the mood of flying...
Aug 15th 2004, 9:34 pm
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Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by Boomerang
Wishing you all the best, and please keep us posted! Have a good flight...
Here's something interesting that i took a picture of to get you in the mood of flying...
Have a good flight...Here's something interesting that i took a picture of to get you in the mood of flying...
Good night and God Bless to all of you
Dad
XXX
Aug 15th 2004, 9:41 pm
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Re: How hard is this ?
Good Luck to you all
The hardest bit is nearly over.
Julia
The hardest bit is nearly over.
Julia
Aug 15th 2004, 9:46 pm
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Re: How hard is this ?
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
Good night and God Bless to all of you
Dad
XXX
I will be thinking of you all tomorrow
D x
Aug 15th 2004, 10:49 pm
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Re: How hard is this ?
Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon,
We will be thinking of you tomorrow.
Very best wishes to all the family.
da Bixes
We will be thinking of you tomorrow.
Very best wishes to all the family.
da Bixes
Aug 16th 2004, 12:43 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
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
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
Aug 16th 2004, 2:22 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by Springo
Good Luck to you all
The hardest bit is nearly over.
The hardest bit is nearly over.
The hard bits just beginning.
Aug 16th 2004, 2:28 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by HUP
No it isn't.
The hard bits just beginning.
The hard bits just beginning.
You're too cruel....
Last edited by badgersmount; Aug 16th 2004 at 2:32 am.
Aug 16th 2004, 3:32 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by badgersmount
(You sound like some old sage Gandalf character out of LoR )
You're too cruel....
You're too cruel....
Aug 16th 2004, 4:57 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by HUP
No it isn't.
The hard bits just beginning.
The hard bits just beginning.
Good luck, hope the travelling's fun.
Aug 16th 2004, 6:52 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
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
Good luck.
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
Good luck.
Aug 16th 2004, 7:42 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
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
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
Aug 16th 2004, 7:49 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
. I have just said my first goodbyes to the MIL and that was sad enough and I can stand her
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
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