Party?????
Dec 5th 2003, 2:45 am
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Party?????
I cant decide whether to organise a leaving party. It seems to be expected by family and friends but I cant help thinking that it'll just be another hassle to organise and would really prefer a few nights out with various groups.
I'm also a bit of a coward and would rather avoid the emotional scenes where possible.
Any experience, advice or thoughts appreciated.
Michaela
I'm also a bit of a coward and would rather avoid the emotional scenes where possible.
Any experience, advice or thoughts appreciated.
Michaela
Dec 5th 2003, 2:46 am
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Re: Party?????
Originally posted by mcmercer
I cant decide whether to organise a leaving party. It seems to be expected by family and friends but I cant help thinking that it'll just be another hassle to organise and would really prefer a few nights out with various groups.
I'm also a bit of a coward and would rather avoid the emotional scenes where possible.
Any experience, advice or thoughts appreciated.
Michaela
I cant decide whether to organise a leaving party. It seems to be expected by family and friends but I cant help thinking that it'll just be another hassle to organise and would really prefer a few nights out with various groups.
I'm also a bit of a coward and would rather avoid the emotional scenes where possible.
Any experience, advice or thoughts appreciated.
Michaela
Tell the loudest proponent for a party to organise it!
Dec 5th 2003, 2:51 am
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No way I could have a `goodbye` party. Would spend the whole evening blubbing away in the corner!!!!!!!!!
Dec 5th 2003, 2:59 am
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Re: Party?????
Originally posted by AussieinLondon
Well, you could be cheeky and do what we did...
Tell the loudest proponent for a party to organise it!
Well, you could be cheeky and do what we did...
Tell the loudest proponent for a party to organise it!
I had thought of that and have had 1 or 2 offers but the thought of what our friends might organise makes me a tad nervous!
I'm already seeing more of everyone on the promise of going and being treated like I have a terminal illness, thats really enough for me!!
Dec 5th 2003, 3:03 am
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Originally posted by S Oldfield
No way I could have a `goodbye` party. Would spend the whole evening blubbing away in the corner!!!!!!!!!
No way I could have a `goodbye` party. Would spend the whole evening blubbing away in the corner!!!!!!!!!
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Dec 5th 2003, 3:18 am
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Originally posted by S Oldfield
No way I could have a `goodbye` party. Would spend the whole evening blubbing away in the corner!!!!!!!!!
No way I could have a `goodbye` party. Would spend the whole evening blubbing away in the corner!!!!!!!!!
Dec 5th 2003, 5:49 am
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Re: Party?????
Originally posted by mcmercer
I cant decide whether to organise a leaving party. It seems to be expected by family and friends but I cant help thinking that it'll just be another hassle to organise and would really prefer a few nights out with various groups.
I'm also a bit of a coward and would rather avoid the emotional scenes where possible.
Any experience, advice or thoughts appreciated.
Michaela
I cant decide whether to organise a leaving party. It seems to be expected by family and friends but I cant help thinking that it'll just be another hassle to organise and would really prefer a few nights out with various groups.
I'm also a bit of a coward and would rather avoid the emotional scenes where possible.
Any experience, advice or thoughts appreciated.
Michaela
If we are luck enough to get PR there is no way we will have a leaving do - all far to emotional and takes money out of the pot to live on while we are there, may be the difference between eating or not !!!!
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Dec 5th 2003, 6:42 am
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Re: Party?????
Originally posted by mcmercer
I had thought of that and have had 1 or 2 offers but the thought of what our friends might organise makes me a tad nervous!
I'm already seeing more of everyone on the promise of going and being treated like I have a terminal illness, thats really enough for me!!
I had thought of that and have had 1 or 2 offers but the thought of what our friends might organise makes me a tad nervous!
I'm already seeing more of everyone on the promise of going and being treated like I have a terminal illness, thats really enough for me!!
Lol I know what you mean family and friends are treating us like we have a terminal illness at the mo .... as if they will never see us again. One of them even asked me if I had a terminal illness because I have lost a lot of weight
Dec 5th 2003, 7:02 am
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Not sure about hte party idea, but i remember saying goodbye to my kids and my grandaughter at the airport was one of the hardest things ive had to do..i was still sobbing as we took off on the plane!!
Dec 5th 2003, 7:34 am
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Re: Party?????
Originally posted by mcmercer
I cant decide whether to organise a leaving party. It seems to be expected by family and friends but I cant help thinking that it'll just be another hassle to organise and would really prefer a few nights out with various groups.
I'm also a bit of a coward and would rather avoid the emotional scenes where possible.
Any experience, advice or thoughts appreciated.
Michaela
I cant decide whether to organise a leaving party. It seems to be expected by family and friends but I cant help thinking that it'll just be another hassle to organise and would really prefer a few nights out with various groups.
I'm also a bit of a coward and would rather avoid the emotional scenes where possible.
Any experience, advice or thoughts appreciated.
Michaela
Marks family are already making leaving do lists and we've not even reached medical stage yet!
we will have a leaving do, cry a few tears then never look back!
what ever you do, enjoy it
rach, mark and chanelle
Dec 5th 2003, 10:35 am
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I have just got back home after a leaving do for my neice - she has just joined the army and is off for basic training on Monday . Her mum did nothing but cry - shes only going for 2 weeks and will be home at xmas!!!
Dec 5th 2003, 10:13 pm
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Thanks all,
went out for xmas meal with my friends last night, it has made me definately decide against a party. There were tears by 10 and we dont even go till Feb. I will miss them desperately but think the next 10 weeks will be emotionally wearing enough. Cant imagine how the goodbyes will be but think brief and sobre is the way to go!
went out for xmas meal with my friends last night, it has made me definately decide against a party. There were tears by 10 and we dont even go till Feb. I will miss them desperately but think the next 10 weeks will be emotionally wearing enough. Cant imagine how the goodbyes will be but think brief and sobre is the way to go!
Dec 5th 2003, 10:22 pm
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wife wants one , i don't.
would rather have the money spent upon arrival in oz.
too emotional too.
definately NOBODY at the airport, on this we both agree ( phew )
Paul
would rather have the money spent upon arrival in oz.
too emotional too.
definately NOBODY at the airport, on this we both agree ( phew )
Paul
Dec 5th 2003, 10:35 pm
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we are not having a party for similar reasons others have said. We are going to visit people in small groups, which will hopefully make it much easier to take.
I have been out 2 nights this week saying goodbye to friends and it is beginning to get to me now. The whole experience is a complete nightmare.
I have been out 2 nights this week saying goodbye to friends and it is beginning to get to me now. The whole experience is a complete nightmare.
Dec 5th 2003, 11:26 pm
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Originally posted by podgypossum
Not sure about hte party idea, but i remember saying goodbye to my kids and my grandaughter at the airport was one of the hardest things ive had to do..i was still sobbing as we took off on the plane!!
Not sure about hte party idea, but i remember saying goodbye to my kids and my grandaughter at the airport was one of the hardest things ive had to do..i was still sobbing as we took off on the plane!!
