Update after almost 2 years

Old Jun 11th 2013, 7:32 am
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Hi Gang,
Just a quick update, after all the problems of getting the bank account sorted, we were very lucky to get a rental from people who had also returned from NZ, so bypassed the references. After a year in Norfolk, we decided that there was nothing left there for any of us, 8 years is a long time and everyone we knew, although seemingly keen to welcome us back, had no place for us in their lives. We made a decision to move closer to family and opted for Cornwall over Yorkshire. We found a house, and luckily the Halifax did a mortgage acceptance on 1 years accounts. So we now live on Bodmin Moor, been a few months - but the locals are friendly - the local pub is great and I hope we might finally settle here.
The dog and cat are happy, and seem to be losing their kiwi accents.
My wife misses our eldest daughter, still in Wellington, and her Mum and Dad, stuck in New Plymouth, but none of us regret leaving NZ.
Just need the big lottery win to cap it off .
Good luck to anyone on their way home.

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Old Jun 11th 2013, 12:49 pm
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Originally Posted by KevinS
Hi Gang,
Just a quick update, after all the problems of getting the bank account sorted, we were very lucky to get a rental from people who had also returned from NZ, so bypassed the references. After a year in Norfolk, we decided that there was nothing left there for any of us, 8 years is a long time and everyone we knew, although seemingly keen to welcome us back, had no place for us in their lives. We made a decision to move closer to family and opted for Cornwall over Yorkshire. We found a house, and luckily the Halifax did a mortgage acceptance on 1 years accounts. So we now live on Bodmin Moor, been a few months - but the locals are friendly - the local pub is great and I hope we might finally settle here.
The dog and cat are happy, and seem to be losing their kiwi accents.
My wife misses our eldest daughter, still in Wellington, and her Mum and Dad, stuck in New Plymouth, but none of us regret leaving NZ.
Just need the big lottery win to cap it off .
Good luck to anyone on their way home.

Kev
Thanks for posting.
We too are thinking our time in Norfolk is done and are wondering where, in UK, to move to next.
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Old Jun 11th 2013, 1:04 pm
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Thanks for posting.
We too are thinking our time in Norfolk is done and are wondering where, in UK, to move to next.
We did a lot of deliberation, we also wanted to rent first - but unfortuately it is very difficult to find a decent property that will accept pets. I think you need to have some reason to settle in a place - be it family / good friends / job, without some foundation it will be no different than where you are now. I am still travelling for work - but at least I know my family have back up when I am away. Another big thing was finding an affordable house in a nice area, but I am rambling once again. Good luck with the search - I can recommend Cornwall, the people are just so friendly.
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Thanks for posting. I like to hear from folks who have been back for a while. All the best.
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Thanks for posting. I like to hear from folks who have been back for a while. All the best.
Won't be long before you'll be posting in this section ...
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Originally Posted by KevinS
Hi Gang,
Just a quick update, after all the problems of getting the bank account sorted, we were very lucky to get a rental from people who had also returned from NZ, so bypassed the references. After a year in Norfolk, we decided that there was nothing left there for any of us, 8 years is a long time and everyone we knew, although seemingly keen to welcome us back, had no place for us in their lives. We made a decision to move closer to family and opted for Cornwall over Yorkshire. We found a house, and luckily the Halifax did a mortgage acceptance on 1 years accounts. So we now live on Bodmin Moor, been a few months - but the locals are friendly - the local pub is great and I hope we might finally settle here.
The dog and cat are happy, and seem to be losing their kiwi accents.
My wife misses our eldest daughter, still in Wellington, and her Mum and Dad, stuck in New Plymouth, but none of us regret leaving NZ.
Just need the big lottery win to cap it off .
Good luck to anyone on their way home.

Kev
Well done thats a good update.
So Bodmin is a real place then? I've been watching Doc Martin.
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Dunroving, One never knows... The 3-4 month trip next year will tell me a lot. But for me in UK it still comes down to work. I am getting grad certificate and I know there is employment in Ireland. There is lot I like about US but at end of day loneliness can kill your mind, spirit and very being... that's where I'm at.. But I'm doing fine - I love kids I work with so that helps..
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Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills
Well done thats a good update.
So Bodmin is a real place then? I've been watching Doc Martin.
Went to Port Isaac the other week, where they do most of the filming - walked past his house and the old school restaurant is used as the school - great fish and chips!!
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oh all my old haunts! The old inn is great isn't it lovely village St Breward, another pub to recommend id the Racehorse in Northhill that used to be my local, great food as well! the area between Bodmin and Dartmoor is beautiful as well as the North Coast have you done much walking? some great coastal walks as well across the moor our dog loved a particular walk from Boscastle as well as Cardinham woods!

Happy times!!!
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Great to read these positive posts from people who have taken the plunge and gone back.

I am still busy working through the list of things to be done before we go - it's helping keep me sane. Always did love a list and a clear out!

My sister in law has a caravan in Norfolk so maybe we'll end up there if we can't find a rental!
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Echoing the others who have said thanks for posting as it really is great to hear from those back home. Cheers and good luck.
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KevinS... .. .. Yes it really does help those who are waiting to go home or having some problems when they get home to read positive posts from those who have settled. Sounds like a lovely place. I will think of you next time I watch Doc Martin always think thats a lovely area. Thankyou for the post.
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Pleased that you have settled in Cornwall, spent two weeks there last year, loved every minute !!!
Hope you will be very happy there, all the best
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Glad to hear you're enjoying Cornwall... that's where we're heading next year. My family are in Falmouth and Truro and I have more in Devon too so it seems like a great place to be. Congrats on your move and new house!
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