Last 48 hours in the UK
Jul 4th 2006, 7:46 pm
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Last 48 hours in the UK
After two years of stress and worry going through the visa process, it's nearly time for us to leave the UK. :scared:
Our little house is now empty and, after a lot of hard work, newly decorated, carpeted and spotlessly cleaned from top to bottom. I hope the tenants look after it.
We finished work last Friday -- we're now officially unemployed, eek! -- and we have had several wonderful, happy leaving parties with all our friends, family and colleagues. We'll take some great memories with us. It somehow doesn't feel like we're leaving people behind, yet, but I'm sure there'll be more tears before we go.
We've just had a trial run at packing our suitcases and now we've got to decide which items we will discard at the check-in desk if they're really strict about our baggage allowance.
We fly one-way from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur (via Heathrow) on Thursday evening, then straight on to Melbourne arriving on Saturday morning to begin our new life.
Best of luck to everyone who is currently in the visa process, you'll get there eventually and, believe me, when the visa comes through you'll suddenly find you weren't prepared for it despite the long wait.
See you on the other side.
Nick & Sara
Our little house is now empty and, after a lot of hard work, newly decorated, carpeted and spotlessly cleaned from top to bottom. I hope the tenants look after it.
We finished work last Friday -- we're now officially unemployed, eek! -- and we have had several wonderful, happy leaving parties with all our friends, family and colleagues. We'll take some great memories with us. It somehow doesn't feel like we're leaving people behind, yet, but I'm sure there'll be more tears before we go.
We've just had a trial run at packing our suitcases and now we've got to decide which items we will discard at the check-in desk if they're really strict about our baggage allowance.
We fly one-way from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur (via Heathrow) on Thursday evening, then straight on to Melbourne arriving on Saturday morning to begin our new life.
Best of luck to everyone who is currently in the visa process, you'll get there eventually and, believe me, when the visa comes through you'll suddenly find you weren't prepared for it despite the long wait.
See you on the other side.
Nick & Sara
Jul 4th 2006, 8:16 pm
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
Best of luck with the move to Melbourne. Hope you have a safe journey and a wonderful new life.
Jackie
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Jul 4th 2006, 8:23 pm
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
Good luck - enjoy your new life down under
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Jul 4th 2006, 9:06 pm
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
Good luck, with your new life. Have a safe trip and enjoy every minute of the melbourne life, hopefully not to far behind you.
take care
sarah-jayne and thomas
take care
sarah-jayne and thomas
Jul 4th 2006, 9:17 pm
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
How exciting for you! All the very best for your journey. Have even more fun when you get there!
Jul 4th 2006, 9:32 pm
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Know just how you feel. My son and I leave for Melbourne next Monday, hubby following ASAP and this week has been v. strange. Nothing has been as I thought it would be and somehow it doesn't matter. Been spending time with my daughter who I am leaving behind and doing all the goodbyes. Haven't even thought about packing yet!
Enjoy your last few days and maybe catch up with you in Melbourne.
Sue
Enjoy your last few days and maybe catch up with you in Melbourne.
Sue
Jul 4th 2006, 10:09 pm
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
Originally Posted by nicktork
After two years of stress and worry going through the visa process, it's nearly time for us to leave the UK. :scared:
Our little house is now empty and, after a lot of hard work, newly decorated, carpeted and spotlessly cleaned from top to bottom. I hope the tenants look after it.
We finished work last Friday -- we're now officially unemployed, eek! -- and we have had several wonderful, happy leaving parties with all our friends, family and colleagues. We'll take some great memories with us. It somehow doesn't feel like we're leaving people behind, yet, but I'm sure there'll be more tears before we go.
We've just had a trial run at packing our suitcases and now we've got to decide which items we will discard at the check-in desk if they're really strict about our baggage allowance.
We fly one-way from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur (via Heathrow) on Thursday evening, then straight on to Melbourne arriving on Saturday morning to begin our new life.
Best of luck to everyone who is currently in the visa process, you'll get there eventually and, believe me, when the visa comes through you'll suddenly find you weren't prepared for it despite the long wait.
See you on the other side.
Nick & Sara
Our little house is now empty and, after a lot of hard work, newly decorated, carpeted and spotlessly cleaned from top to bottom. I hope the tenants look after it.
We finished work last Friday -- we're now officially unemployed, eek! -- and we have had several wonderful, happy leaving parties with all our friends, family and colleagues. We'll take some great memories with us. It somehow doesn't feel like we're leaving people behind, yet, but I'm sure there'll be more tears before we go.
We've just had a trial run at packing our suitcases and now we've got to decide which items we will discard at the check-in desk if they're really strict about our baggage allowance.
We fly one-way from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur (via Heathrow) on Thursday evening, then straight on to Melbourne arriving on Saturday morning to begin our new life.
Best of luck to everyone who is currently in the visa process, you'll get there eventually and, believe me, when the visa comes through you'll suddenly find you weren't prepared for it despite the long wait.
See you on the other side.
Nick & Sara
It took us 2 years to get our visa's, we've been here 4 months now and loving every minute. Once you step off that plane it's the best feeling ever!!!!
Jul 4th 2006, 11:20 pm
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
Have a safe journey and good luck with your new life. 
Loz x
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Jul 4th 2006, 11:36 pm
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
All the best, hope you have a good time.
Rich
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Jul 4th 2006, 11:45 pm
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
Have a good trip, hope it's not too stressful!
Are you a Latics fan by any chance?
Are you a Latics fan by any chance?
Jul 5th 2006, 12:36 am
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
Good Luck
Have a safe journey.
Julie. x
Have a safe journey.
Julie. x
Jul 5th 2006, 4:19 am
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
Originally Posted by Juliecabs
Good Luck
Have a safe journey.
Julie. x
Have a safe journey.
Julie. x
Jul 5th 2006, 7:59 am
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Re: Last 48 hours in the UK
Best of luck with the move. Hope you enjoy your new life and settle in quickly.
