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This is my first OZ birthday and I am now officially 30 aauugghh..
I thought that being away from all my family today would be hard but they are so supportive that I am astonished how much love can be given over such a distance.
The door bell rang a while ago and standing there was a man with a huge box of flower's from all my family. Inside was a card saying that they have planned a big surprise for me when I return to the UK on July the 10th!!
I am soooo happy - what a great birthday. Family you are great!
I guess that for all of you that worry about missing family or those that already do, it just go's to show that however far away you are, you are never forgotten and they will always be there for you wherever you are.
I thought that being away from all my family today would be hard but they are so supportive that I am astonished how much love can be given over such a distance.
The door bell rang a while ago and standing there was a man with a huge box of flower's from all my family. Inside was a card saying that they have planned a big surprise for me when I return to the UK on July the 10th!!
I am soooo happy - what a great birthday. Family you are great!
I guess that for all of you that worry about missing family or those that already do, it just go's to show that however far away you are, you are never forgotten and they will always be there for you wherever you are.
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Originally posted by Clare Everest
This is my first OZ birthday and I am now officially 30 aauugghh..
I thought that being away from all my family today would be hard but they are so supportive that I am astonished how much love can be given over such a distance.
The door bell rang a while ago and standing there was a man with a huge box of flower's from all my family. Inside was a card saying that they have planned a big surprise for me when I return to the UK on July the 10th!!
I am soooo happy - what a great birthday. Family you are great!
I guess that for all of you that worry about missing family or those that already do, it just go's to show that however far away you are, you are never forgotten and they will always be there for you wherever you are.
This is my first OZ birthday and I am now officially 30 aauugghh..
I thought that being away from all my family today would be hard but they are so supportive that I am astonished how much love can be given over such a distance.
The door bell rang a while ago and standing there was a man with a huge box of flower's from all my family. Inside was a card saying that they have planned a big surprise for me when I return to the UK on July the 10th!!
I am soooo happy - what a great birthday. Family you are great!
I guess that for all of you that worry about missing family or those that already do, it just go's to show that however far away you are, you are never forgotten and they will always be there for you wherever you are.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLARE..YAHOOOOOO THE BIGISH 30.!!!
Hope the rest of your day is just as happy as opening that card.
Have a brilliant one..crack open a few bottles and put your feet up !!!
Hope the rest of your day is just as happy as opening that card.
Have a brilliant one..crack open a few bottles and put your feet up !!!
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Welcome to the the land of codgers. Happy Birthday.
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Had a great day so far!!
Wiggles and Hi five rollerarama, (mental age is correct I guess)
I will finish it off with a food court dinner with kids after swim lesson's. Bless, no expense spared! then off to the cinema to watch Troy. ohh and stuff my face with chocolate - thanks Hevs
Having a good Aussie's booze up at ours tomorrow night - Beds are being set up everwhere! won't be posting Sunday
Still in the clouds here Jaykay
Wiggles and Hi five rollerarama, (mental age is correct I guess)
I will finish it off with a food court dinner with kids after swim lesson's. Bless, no expense spared! then off to the cinema to watch Troy. ohh and stuff my face with chocolate - thanks Hevs
Having a good Aussie's booze up at ours tomorrow night - Beds are being set up everwhere! won't be posting Sunday
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Still in the clouds here Jaykay
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Originally posted by Clare Everest
Had a great day so far!!
Wiggles and Hi five rollerarama, (mental age is correct I guess)
I will finish it off with a food court dinner with kids after swim lesson's. Bless, no expense spared! then off to the cinema to watch Troy. ohh and stuff my face with chocolate - thanks Hevs
Having a good Aussie's booze up at ours tomorrow night - Beds are being set up everwhere! won't be posting Sunday
Still in the clouds here Jaykay
Had a great day so far!!
Wiggles and Hi five rollerarama, (mental age is correct I guess)
I will finish it off with a food court dinner with kids after swim lesson's. Bless, no expense spared! then off to the cinema to watch Troy. ohh and stuff my face with chocolate - thanks Hevs
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Happy birthday Clare. 30 is not old ma'am, I turned 30 some time ago and I don't feel old. Even with kids, I don't feel old.
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Now the sun is shining
I guess that us lumberjacks are just a bit slower than everyone else
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Originally posted by Clare Everest
Now the sun is shining
Now the sun is shining
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Hope it continues to be a good one, long in to the night.
I did an all nighter on my 30th. Maybe I was trying to prove I could still do it. Wouldn't recommend it though.
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Originally posted by Clare Everest
Bless, no expense spared! then off to the cinema to watch Troy. ohh and stuff my face with chocolate - thanks Hevs
Bless, no expense spared! then off to the cinema to watch Troy. ohh and stuff my face with chocolate - thanks Hevs
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Hope you have a great day.
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She got you chocolate as well ?????![Mad](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/mad.gif)
Hope you have a great day.
She got you chocolate as well ?????
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Hope you have a great day.
Didn't come in a tupperware container did it Clare?
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Didn't come in a tupperware container did it Clare?
Didn't come in a tupperware container did it Clare?
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Originally posted by HUP
Nope and I think Clares gonna be another one requiring the pre event brochure as I believe she'll be away for the Tupperware party.
Nope and I think Clares gonna be another one requiring the pre event brochure as I believe she'll be away for the Tupperware party.
ohh heck! thought that I had escaped that one
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