dotty

Well I am off, no longer just for a quick house hunting trip but zippo gone out of here I NEVER EVER HAVE to do that trip again.



After telling husbands siblings I was off to buy a UK house they suddenly stopped talking about buying our business and came up with a contract, a short contract.

All that is left is the sale of our beautiful house and rainforest, it will be going to tender, (highest bidder) I am thankful I wont be here to see it sold. Too sad.

Husband and accountant are totally capable of finishing up all the loose ends, I am off.

Bit drastic but we lived here for work, with that gone I see no reason to stay another second.

If I stayed for another month it would just be too sad, goodbyes, friends getting upset its over and I think its better to just go.


Thank you to everyone on here for putting a huge smile on my face most days I cannot tell you how many mundane moments were saved by a thread that had my sides splitting.
I hope I offered a bit of useful advice along the way.

I will post an update but not after 2 weeks, I dont want anyone thinking I have gone all rose speccy eyed. One day when I can tell you honestly what life in the UK is like.

Take care, laugh heaps and remember all that really matters is your health and the people you love

Bordy

All the best Dotty, Ive enjoyed your posts very much.

JaneandJim

Good luck Dots, I hope the UK doesn't disappoint!

Thanks for all your kindness and take care.

Jane

Simone

Wow! That went fast all of a sudden! You must be thrilled!!

Well, lots of luck, I think you've given a lot of useful information and help on this forum, even though at times I didn't always agree on some of your generalisations on Oz.
But if we all agreed, it would be pretty boring, and there are lots of variables that form opinions...

I think you've done great service in helping take rose tinted specs of, giving people a more realistic view, and we know that has helped a lot of people (like Donna and Chris)

Well, have fun, and keep posting a bit, cos I'm sure you can still help people off to QLD, even if you are already back in the UK!




Simone

anya4oz

Dotty,

All the very best for your 'new' life in the UK & I hope it all goes well for you & your family....

Next phase of the adventure begins *here*, eh....?!

Good luck,
Anya.

seang

All the best Dotty

Don

Much enjoyed your posts, Dottmeister. Hope you get a good price for the remaining property, the AUD looks likely to take another surge of 5-10% against the GBP and a few more currencies incl the dollar in the next few months so your timing might be great.

Have a good trip (I wondered what all that Emirates smoking was about...!)

Megalania

Less starry eyed media victim immos turned sour by time and distance from family - Ta - if it were the fact - but i doubt.

A roll in a bargin bin of M&S undies for old time sake?

Toodle Pip & Cheery Bye. Over and Out.

dibrucewillis

All the best Dotty and I should say a very warm welcome back to the UK

Di

jopaulss

All the best Dotty and we really hope all goes well for you on your return to the UK, good luck and take care
Joanne and family xx

Simone

Nah, but maybe people have at least a less 'Oz is perfect' idea. They'll still come, but they MIGHT have a less of a shock that it isn't 'perfect' and therefore have a bigger chance of making it work, or will have less of a problem when returning because they've not burned their bridges.
Ah, one can hope......

Larissa

Best wishes Dotty & much thanks for all your wisdom and Oz perspectives. Make sure you still pop in from time to time.

ANA123

Best of luck Dotty.
I will miss your posts, I agree that your realistic outlook contributes to more realistic expectations, and we are grateful for that now we're here.
I hope you settle well back 'home',
Take care and let us know how it goes,
Michaela

Badge

And the only thing left to do in Australia for me was to come around and clean your pool.

Oh well, you can't have it all.

Take care, stay switched on, good luck. I don't think you will need it.

BM

bondipom

What will the sunshine coast pool cleaning industry do.