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Sammy T Oct 2nd 2009 7:20 pm

Re: How often do you go 'home'?
 
Hi

We went back for my mum's wedding this year, one year after moving to Oz. I wouldn't have chosen to return so soon, due to the cost (!) and fear of being unsettled but didn't feel I could miss the wedding. I went with the children and hubby stayed here as he couldn't get the leave.

I'm glad we went back as it made my mum happy but it was all very rushed, we didn't really get over the jet lag for days, then it was time to drive around trying to catch up with the monster in laws (earned myself some brownie points at least)

I wouldn't be planning a return again for at least 2 years, that is, if we don't return for good, but that's another story!

Sam

Officer Dibble Oct 2nd 2009 7:25 pm

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Went back in 2001 and again in late 2005 and havent been back since. The day will come when I go home for good or certainly leave Australia but my best mates still here and it will be a sad day so am happy to put it off as long as possible as I dont have kids, mortgage etc etc.

BadgeIsBack Oct 2nd 2009 7:34 pm

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So far - 1 in almost 6 years.

Interesting but not needed. Can't see myself requiring another trip inside another 5-10. I'd rather go to California.

BadgeIsBack Oct 2nd 2009 7:36 pm

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Originally Posted by kendalanita (Post 7985343)
Not often enough!!!! Can't wait for our next trip to stock up on clothing, underwear, shoes, bedding and tons more - all fabulous and half the price of here!

Must get back as soon as possible then(!):lol::blink:

Kooky. Oct 2nd 2009 7:37 pm

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Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 7985571)
So far - 1 in almost 6 years.

Interesting but not needed. Can't see myself requiring another trip inside another 5-10. I'd rather go to California.

I can think of hundreds of places I'd rather go :lol: and it's our most expensive trip of the year, but it has to be done. The families would be gutted if we didn't go. We always have a night in a hotel between families and also a couple of nights' stopover to make it feel like we've had a little holiday. So far it's been Singapore (comfy as a pair of old slippers) but we might look at different routes for July, when we're going over for BiL's wedding.

moneypenny20 Oct 2nd 2009 7:51 pm

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I go home every day, providing I've been out of course. Been back to the UK once since we arrived. Not got plans to go again but will do at some point, I guess :unsure:

spartacus Oct 2nd 2009 7:55 pm

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Every night, should my good lady wife allow me . . .

Officer Dibble Oct 2nd 2009 8:00 pm

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Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 7985613)
Every night, should my good lady wife allow me . . .

Eugghhh. :frown:;)

Bernieboy Oct 2nd 2009 8:00 pm

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Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 7985613)
Every night, should my good lady wife allow me . . .

She must be up there with St Joan of arc:D

Officer Dibble Oct 2nd 2009 8:01 pm

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Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 7985624)
She must be up there with St Joan of arc:D

Up where we belong?

moneypenny20 Oct 2nd 2009 8:04 pm

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Originally Posted by Officer Dibble (Post 7985627)
Up where we belong?

Where eagles fly, on a mountain high?

spartacus Oct 2nd 2009 8:06 pm

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Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 7985624)
She must be up there with St Joan of arc:D

Are you calling her a carpet muncher Bernard?

moneypenny20 Oct 2nd 2009 8:12 pm

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Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 7985643)
Are you calling her a carpet muncher Bernard?

Was she? Joan I mean, not your good lady.

spartacus Oct 2nd 2009 8:20 pm

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Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 7985652)
Was she? Joan I mean, not your good lady.

Yes . . . a well-known 'moquette macher' of the time

Officer Dibble Oct 2nd 2009 8:21 pm

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Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 7985663)
Yes . . . a well-known 'moquette macher' of the time


Eh?


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