Does going home get easier?
Feb 25th 2008 | 4:33 pm
#21
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Re: Does going home get easier?
When we lived in the UK the wife's parents would rather go to 10% off day at Homebase than come and see us (I shit you not). Now, however, they'll happily get on a plane and fly 12,000 miles to see us once a year. Which is unfortunate since they're wankers.
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Feb 25th 2008 | 4:38 pm
#22
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Re: Does going home get easier?
LMMFAO
Feb 25th 2008 | 4:51 pm
#23
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Re: Does going home get easier?
I find the goodbyes hard, but after that it gets easier (well apart from jetlag).
What really bugs me is that we fly 15000kms and some people say- can you come into London to meet up? (because we can't be arsed to drive 20 miles to see you and our lives are just too full to make the effort).
They are the people I do not miss....
What really bugs me is that we fly 15000kms and some people say- can you come into London to meet up? (because we can't be arsed to drive 20 miles to see you and our lives are just too full to make the effort).
They are the people I do not miss....
Feb 25th 2008 | 6:13 pm
#24
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Re: Does going home get easier?
I go home at least once a year now because that is the only way I can survive being stuck here. I feel at home as soon as I get on the tube and I am "me" again. I hate coming back here but as I usually leave my DH here I sort of have to come back. If possible I feel even less at home here than I did 20 years ago and if it werent for DH you wouldnt see me for dust.
Feb 25th 2008 | 6:25 pm
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Re: Does going home get easier?
Feb 25th 2008 | 8:42 pm
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Re: Does going home get easier?
I bet they love Bunnings
Feb 26th 2008 | 1:52 pm
#27
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Re: Does going home get easier?
My really bad homesickness for my sister and lots of bits of the UK has never faded and I make a point of going back once a year even just for a week on my own. Some years I have managed to combine Work and trips so I have been very lucky and got back twice in a year. I hate the goodbyes and yes it takes me a while to settle again until I start planning the next trip. I realised in my first year here it wasn't something I could shake so I cope. Pollyanna on this site really helps me as she suffers the same thing.
We have combined a family trip to Spain in a big Villa and had all the family to stay with us for different times over fours weeks. We also hope to combine our family holidays and meet halfway in Hong Kong or somewhere this year for Christmas but I really think I will be back before then for a dose of M&S and village pubs and sightseeing.
We have combined a family trip to Spain in a big Villa and had all the family to stay with us for different times over fours weeks. We also hope to combine our family holidays and meet halfway in Hong Kong or somewhere this year for Christmas but I really think I will be back before then for a dose of M&S and village pubs and sightseeing.
You're so right, it doesn't get easier for some of us, we really do need that dose of M&S, pubs, sightseeing, gossip, mateyness etc........
After 5 years I know the way to cope - plan the next trip as soon as the last one is over. Gives everyone something to look forward to, and when Aus gets too much its like a little beacon in the distance
This year I remember thinking as we landed that "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Heathrow, is one of the loveliest phrases in the world." I don't expect everyone to agree, but it shows how different we all are.
Feb 26th 2008 | 2:08 pm
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Re: Does going home get easier?
Hi mate! Just landed from my latest trip north
You're so right, it doesn't get easier for some of us, we really do need that dose of M&S, pubs, sightseeing, gossip, mateyness etc........
After 5 years I know the way to cope - plan the next trip as soon as the last one is over. Gives everyone something to look forward to, and when Aus gets too much its like a little beacon in the distance
This year I remember thinking as we landed that "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Heathrow, is one of the loveliest phrases in the world." I don't expect everyone to agree, but it shows how different we all are.
You're so right, it doesn't get easier for some of us, we really do need that dose of M&S, pubs, sightseeing, gossip, mateyness etc........
After 5 years I know the way to cope - plan the next trip as soon as the last one is over. Gives everyone something to look forward to, and when Aus gets too much its like a little beacon in the distance
This year I remember thinking as we landed that "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Heathrow, is one of the loveliest phrases in the world." I don't expect everyone to agree, but it shows how different we all are.
Feb 27th 2008 | 11:56 am
#29
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Re: Does going home get easier?
Hi mate! Just landed from my latest trip north
You're so right, it doesn't get easier for some of us, we really do need that dose of M&S, pubs, sightseeing, gossip, mateyness etc........
After 5 years I know the way to cope - plan the next trip as soon as the last one is over. Gives everyone something to look forward to, and when Aus gets too much its like a little beacon in the distance
This year I remember thinking as we landed that "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Heathrow, is one of the loveliest phrases in the world." I don't expect everyone to agree, but it shows how different we all are.
You're so right, it doesn't get easier for some of us, we really do need that dose of M&S, pubs, sightseeing, gossip, mateyness etc........
After 5 years I know the way to cope - plan the next trip as soon as the last one is over. Gives everyone something to look forward to, and when Aus gets too much its like a little beacon in the distance
This year I remember thinking as we landed that "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Heathrow, is one of the loveliest phrases in the world." I don't expect everyone to agree, but it shows how different we all are.
So on the bright side that means I get to persuade hubby I will need to travel July August home to see sister.
Quoll - I agree, my dash off the plan in Heathrow is the fastest I move! Have even managed to persuade sister to take me to Tescos at 6am. I know it is not everyones cup of tea but wheeling round my new niece at 6.30 round the aisles I was crying my eyes out!
And I had egg and cress sandwiches for tea!
Feb 27th 2008 | 1:04 pm
#30
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Re: Does going home get easier?
Well my Christmas trip was in the planning - but had a phone call last night and my mum is coming out! That means I spend till October asking her if she has booked only to find out she has done nothing and may turn up next May 09!
So on the bright side that means I get to persuade hubby I will need to travel July August home to see sister.
Quoll - I agree, my dash off the plan in Heathrow is the fastest I move! Have even managed to persuade sister to take me to Tescos at 6am. I know it is not everyones cup of tea but wheeling round my new niece at 6.30 round the aisles I was crying my eyes out!
And I had egg and cress sandwiches for tea!
So on the bright side that means I get to persuade hubby I will need to travel July August home to see sister.
Quoll - I agree, my dash off the plan in Heathrow is the fastest I move! Have even managed to persuade sister to take me to Tescos at 6am. I know it is not everyones cup of tea but wheeling round my new niece at 6.30 round the aisles I was crying my eyes out!
And I had egg and cress sandwiches for tea!
