Verdict on BBC 2 Nz programme
May 13th 2003, 9:22 am
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Originally posted by sally1968
According to her they had moved to the other side of the world for a less stressful lifestyle but she didn't seem able to let go of anything. A bit of sand in the house- Oh dear!!! If she didn't want sand in the house don't go to the b****y beach!
And her poor children had been through as much upheaval as she had (especially the little girl) and she didn't IMO give them the support that they needed. It's just as hard for the children to leave their friends- the little girl saying goodbye to her friends at school was heart wrenching- but all the mother did as far as i could see was give them a hard time.
That is just my view point and was how i saw the programme.
According to her they had moved to the other side of the world for a less stressful lifestyle but she didn't seem able to let go of anything. A bit of sand in the house- Oh dear!!! If she didn't want sand in the house don't go to the b****y beach!
And her poor children had been through as much upheaval as she had (especially the little girl) and she didn't IMO give them the support that they needed. It's just as hard for the children to leave their friends- the little girl saying goodbye to her friends at school was heart wrenching- but all the mother did as far as i could see was give them a hard time.
That is just my view point and was how i saw the programme.
I thought they handled the whole thing well, good genuine down to earth people, good luck to 'em.
May 13th 2003, 9:29 am
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Originally posted by sally1968
According to her they had moved to the other side of the world for a less stressful lifestyle but she didn't seem able to let go of anything. A bit of sand in the house- Oh dear!!! If she didn't want sand in the house don't go to the b****y beach!
And her poor children had been through as much upheaval as she had (especially the little girl) and she didn't IMO give them the support that they needed. It's just as hard for the children to leave their friends- the little girl saying goodbye to her friends at school was heart wrenching- but all the mother did as far as i could see was give them a hard time.
That is just my view point and was how i saw the programme.
According to her they had moved to the other side of the world for a less stressful lifestyle but she didn't seem able to let go of anything. A bit of sand in the house- Oh dear!!! If she didn't want sand in the house don't go to the b****y beach!
And her poor children had been through as much upheaval as she had (especially the little girl) and she didn't IMO give them the support that they needed. It's just as hard for the children to leave their friends- the little girl saying goodbye to her friends at school was heart wrenching- but all the mother did as far as i could see was give them a hard time.
That is just my view point and was how i saw the programme.
The price of the house was a bit higher than I would have thought, though. However, I guess the exchange rate was a lot better then.
May 13th 2003, 9:41 am
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It was scarry:scared: brought it home to me, schools, houses, very very real.
May 13th 2003, 9:52 am
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Originally posted by paulf
It was scarry:scared: brought it home to me, schools, houses, very very real.
It was scarry:scared: brought it home to me, schools, houses, very very real.
May 13th 2003, 10:09 am
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BUT WHAT ABOUT THE MOTHER ????????????
There she was saying what little buggers they had been while poor old sam was been taking to hossy to have a plaster cast put on his other arm! what a 'not a nice mother in my opinion' !!!!!!!
Sorry, but being a father i couldn't believe how much she was in it for herself. bollocks to everyone else, as long as i get the sun and the house i want then that is ok.
We are emigrating to Aus for a beter lifestyle for our whole family. Not for myself! This Programme showed a mother who totally rellied on the grandparents in the uk and didn't know how to cope without them in NZ.
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There she was saying what little buggers they had been while poor old sam was been taking to hossy to have a plaster cast put on his other arm! what a 'not a nice mother in my opinion' !!!!!!!
Sorry, but being a father i couldn't believe how much she was in it for herself. bollocks to everyone else, as long as i get the sun and the house i want then that is ok.
We are emigrating to Aus for a beter lifestyle for our whole family. Not for myself! This Programme showed a mother who totally rellied on the grandparents in the uk and didn't know how to cope without them in NZ.
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May 13th 2003, 10:11 am
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Originally posted by Ianha77
BUT WHAT ABOUT THE MOTHER ????????????
There she was saying what little buggers they had been while poor old sam was been taking to hossy to have a plaster cast put on his other arm! what a bitch!!!!!!!!
Sorry, but being a father i couldn't believe how much she was in it for herself. bollocks to everyone else, as long as i get the sun and the house i want then that is ok.
We are emigrating to Aus for a beter lifestyle for our whole family. Not for myself! This wasn't what this programme showed!
BUT WHAT ABOUT THE MOTHER ????????????
There she was saying what little buggers they had been while poor old sam was been taking to hossy to have a plaster cast put on his other arm! what a bitch!!!!!!!!
Sorry, but being a father i couldn't believe how much she was in it for herself. bollocks to everyone else, as long as i get the sun and the house i want then that is ok.
We are emigrating to Aus for a beter lifestyle for our whole family. Not for myself! This wasn't what this programme showed!
What has your child had to say about your decision to emigrate?
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May 13th 2003, 10:14 am
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Originally posted by Slippers
What has your child had to say about your decision to emigrate?
Slippers
What has your child had to say about your decision to emigrate?
Slippers
May 13th 2003, 10:19 am
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Originally posted by Ianha77
My daughter is only 12 months old.
My daughter is only 12 months old.
May 13th 2003, 10:21 am
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Personally i thought the whole family were coping well. Moving to the other side of the world and having to settle the family as quick as possible is quite daunting. But fair play to them, they got off there backsides and so far have give it there best shot. As i'm going through the same LBTV process, i know the importance of visiting the country and getting your home work right. Because after 3 years, if you have not satisfied nzis your business as sucseeded, you will be on your way home to the UK. So this family still as a long way to before they become residents. I'm sure with some hard work they will be ok and fufill there goal.
Having been to NZ on 4 occasions, i cant think of a better place to raise a family.
Good luck to them.
Dean
Having been to NZ on 4 occasions, i cant think of a better place to raise a family.
Good luck to them.
Dean
May 13th 2003, 10:29 am
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Originally posted by Slippers
So why is your daughter deciding to emigrate?
So why is your daughter deciding to emigrate?
We as a family have made a decision to do what we think is right for us, as a family. if it does not work out then we will come back to the UK. Paramount for us is our daughters happiness. As a one year old child she is not able to make her own decisions. We have to make these. We strive to create a better life for her and would give our lives to think that she is happy. This is the biggest sacrifice we can give. Please think before you make such stupid and derisery comments!
May 13th 2003, 10:37 am
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Originally posted by parky43
Personally i thought the whole family were coping well. Moving to the other side of the world and having to settle the family as quick as possible is quite daunting. But fair play to them, they got off there backsides and so far have give it there best shot. As i'm going through the same LBTV process, i know the importance of visiting the country and getting your home work right. Because after 3 years, if you have not satisfied nzis your business as sucseeded, you will be on your way home to the UK. So this family still as a long way to before they become residents. I'm sure with some hard work they will be ok and fufill there goal.
Having been to NZ on 4 occasions, i cant think of a better place to raise a family.
Good luck to them.
Dean
Personally i thought the whole family were coping well. Moving to the other side of the world and having to settle the family as quick as possible is quite daunting. But fair play to them, they got off there backsides and so far have give it there best shot. As i'm going through the same LBTV process, i know the importance of visiting the country and getting your home work right. Because after 3 years, if you have not satisfied nzis your business as sucseeded, you will be on your way home to the UK. So this family still as a long way to before they become residents. I'm sure with some hard work they will be ok and fufill there goal.
Having been to NZ on 4 occasions, i cant think of a better place to raise a family.
Good luck to them.
Dean
we are hoping to go into retail
May 13th 2003, 10:39 am
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Originally posted by Ianha77
How dare you question my ability as a father!
We as a family have made a decision to do what we think is right for us, as a family. if it does not work out then we will come back to the UK. Paramount for us is our daughters happiness. As a one year old child she is not able to make her own decisions. We have to make these. We strive to create a better life for her and would give our lives to think that she is happy. This is the biggest sacrifice we can give. Please think before you make such stupid and derisery comments!
How dare you question my ability as a father!
We as a family have made a decision to do what we think is right for us, as a family. if it does not work out then we will come back to the UK. Paramount for us is our daughters happiness. As a one year old child she is not able to make her own decisions. We have to make these. We strive to create a better life for her and would give our lives to think that she is happy. This is the biggest sacrifice we can give. Please think before you make such stupid and derisery comments!
You very aggressively questioned someone's abilities as a mother - you suggested she was "in it for herself. bollocks to everyone else" and you based this on watching one programme on your telly. You did not get the opportunity to ask her any questions, as I am doing to you, and you did not try to think the best of her, but the worst of her.
May 13th 2003, 10:41 am
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Originally posted by Ianha77
How dare you question my ability as a father!
We as a family have made a decision to do what we think is right for us, as a family. if it does not work out then we will come back to the UK. Paramount for us is our daughters happiness. As a one year old child she is not able to make her own decisions. We have to make these. We strive to create a better life for her and would give our lives to think that she is happy. This is the biggest sacrifice we can give. Please think before you make such stupid and derisery comments!
How dare you question my ability as a father!
We as a family have made a decision to do what we think is right for us, as a family. if it does not work out then we will come back to the UK. Paramount for us is our daughters happiness. As a one year old child she is not able to make her own decisions. We have to make these. We strive to create a better life for her and would give our lives to think that she is happy. This is the biggest sacrifice we can give. Please think before you make such stupid and derisery comments!
Think you may have called her a bitch! You yourself have questioned someone's ability as a parent!
May 13th 2003, 10:41 am
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Originally posted by Ianha77
How dare you question my ability as a father!
We as a family have made a decision to do what we think is right for us, as a family. if it does not work out then we will come back to the UK. Paramount for us is our daughters happiness. As a one year old child she is not able to make her own decisions. We have to make these. We strive to create a better life for her and would give our lives to think that she is happy. This is the biggest sacrifice we can give. Please think before you make such stupid and derisery comments!
How dare you question my ability as a father!
We as a family have made a decision to do what we think is right for us, as a family. if it does not work out then we will come back to the UK. Paramount for us is our daughters happiness. As a one year old child she is not able to make her own decisions. We have to make these. We strive to create a better life for her and would give our lives to think that she is happy. This is the biggest sacrifice we can give. Please think before you make such stupid and derisery comments!
good for u
May 13th 2003, 10:45 am
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Originally posted by Slippers
You very aggressively questioned someone's abilities as a mother - you suggested she was "in it for herself. bollocks to everyone else" and you based this on watching one programme on your telly. You did not get the opportunity to ask her any questions, as I am doing to you, and you did not try to think the best of her, but the worst of her.
You very aggressively questioned someone's abilities as a mother - you suggested she was "in it for herself. bollocks to everyone else" and you based this on watching one programme on your telly. You did not get the opportunity to ask her any questions, as I am doing to you, and you did not try to think the best of her, but the worst of her.
