Last UK Christmas - how did you cope?
Dec 27th 2005, 8:31 am
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Re: Last UK Christmas - how did you cope?
Originally Posted by Margaret2
We had a very quiet time as ususal, my mum was up at Dundee with my bros and family.
My hubby's family, who live about 10mins away, we haven't seen for about 6 years (wont go into details, too long, complicated and sad), so we've got used to not having family, so I don't think that will be an issue for us when we leave, right now I can't bloody wait, this time of year always reminds me of the fact we have practically no family anyway.
My sis is in the USA and she and her kids cant wait for us to move, they are dieing to visit aus.
So will probably see more of their family when we move.
My hubby's family, who live about 10mins away, we haven't seen for about 6 years (wont go into details, too long, complicated and sad), so we've got used to not having family, so I don't think that will be an issue for us when we leave, right now I can't bloody wait, this time of year always reminds me of the fact we have practically no family anyway.
My sis is in the USA and she and her kids cant wait for us to move, they are dieing to visit aus.
So will probably see more of their family when we move.
Cheers
Ginny
Dec 27th 2005, 8:33 am
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Re: Last UK Christmas - how did you cope?
Originally Posted by ROBnCAZ
Have made a vow that this is going to be our last ever boring xmas......party on the beach next year!
Cheers and hope you enjoy next years.
Ginny
Dec 27th 2005, 9:11 am
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Re: Last UK Christmas - how did you cope?
A totally exhausting Christmas for me. One daughter and son in law stayed over xmas eve then all day xmas day, one son and girlfriend stayed last night and will be staying all day today. Daughter and son in law are coming back today for day, other son and girlfriend are coming today and are staying until saturday. People round last night, people round tomorrow, out on New Years Eve then on New Years Day as it is b-i-l birthday. My god I am going to be so glad to get back to work on Tuesday for a rest.
It has been nice having them all around and I am really looking forward to this afternoon when they are all here together - a very rare event. I have had odd moments of thinking about it being our last Christmas here but not too bad. I think I would have been worse if the house had sold already.
I am so looking forward, though, to spending Christmas with my sister in Australia next year
It has been nice having them all around and I am really looking forward to this afternoon when they are all here together - a very rare event. I have had odd moments of thinking about it being our last Christmas here but not too bad. I think I would have been worse if the house had sold already.
I am so looking forward, though, to spending Christmas with my sister in Australia next year
Dec 27th 2005, 10:17 am
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Re: Last UK Christmas - how did you cope?
Originally Posted by ROBnCAZ
Can only echo that Margaret!!
There's only my dad and bro here, neither of them have been in touch (yes, I have tried) for nearly 2 years now, don't even know I'm emmigrating! Stuff em!!
Cant wait to send em my 'new address' email.........from Perth!! Ha!!
Xmas is usually a quiet (read - boring) affair here as well, just me, Caz and her folks for dinner then home to watch TV and get drunk!!
Have made a vow that this is going to be our last ever boring xmas......party on the beach next year!
There's only my dad and bro here, neither of them have been in touch (yes, I have tried) for nearly 2 years now, don't even know I'm emmigrating! Stuff em!!
Cant wait to send em my 'new address' email.........from Perth!! Ha!!
Xmas is usually a quiet (read - boring) affair here as well, just me, Caz and her folks for dinner then home to watch TV and get drunk!!
Have made a vow that this is going to be our last ever boring xmas......party on the beach next year!
We'll join you, but be prepared, it wont be a pretty site, me in a bikini
Dec 27th 2005, 10:27 am
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Re: Last UK Christmas - how did you cope?
This could be my second last here (25/12/2005) and just bloody fab!!!!
Dec 29th 2005, 1:26 pm
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Re: Last UK Christmas - how did you cope?
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
A totally exhausting Christmas for me. One daughter and son in law stayed over xmas eve then all day xmas day, one son and girlfriend stayed last night and will be staying all day today. Daughter and son in law are coming back today for day, other son and girlfriend are coming today and are staying until saturday. People round last night, people round tomorrow, out on New Years Eve then on New Years Day as it is b-i-l birthday. My god I am going to be so glad to get back to work on Tuesday for a rest.
It has been nice having them all around and I am really looking forward to this afternoon when they are all here together - a very rare event. I have had odd moments of thinking about it being our last Christmas here but not too bad. I think I would have been worse if the house had sold already.
I am so looking forward, though, to spending Christmas with my sister in Australia next year
It has been nice having them all around and I am really looking forward to this afternoon when they are all here together - a very rare event. I have had odd moments of thinking about it being our last Christmas here but not too bad. I think I would have been worse if the house had sold already.
I am so looking forward, though, to spending Christmas with my sister in Australia next year
Cheers
Ginny
Dec 29th 2005, 9:41 pm
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Re: Last UK Christmas - how did you cope?
Well, we had a really good xmas day, went up to Sheffield to see my parents and my brother and his family. They are over from Germany and we had a fab time, good food, nice wine, great company. Boxing Day my other brother and family came down from Lincoln and another fun day was had. We came back boxing day evening.
The next day my oldest son went out to see his mates, and on the way back he was jumped by some boys in the same year, who have been bullying him for years (long story) and he came in battered and bruised.
So we had the police round on Tuesday evening, photos were taken, the doctors were visited, and ANY second thoughts I may have had due to my fab xmas were well and truly knocked on the head!!!
I can't wait to go now, bring on the medicals and police checks, I am ready and waiting!!!
The next day my oldest son went out to see his mates, and on the way back he was jumped by some boys in the same year, who have been bullying him for years (long story) and he came in battered and bruised.
So we had the police round on Tuesday evening, photos were taken, the doctors were visited, and ANY second thoughts I may have had due to my fab xmas were well and truly knocked on the head!!!
I can't wait to go now, bring on the medicals and police checks, I am ready and waiting!!!
Dec 29th 2005, 9:44 pm
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Re: Last UK Christmas - how did you cope?
Originally Posted by ub40fan
Well, we had a really good xmas day, went up to Sheffield to see my parents and my brother and his family. They are over from Germany and we had a fab time, good food, nice wine, great company. Boxing Day my other brother and family came down from Lincoln and another fun day was had. We came back boxing day evening.
The next day my oldest son went out to see his mates, and on the way back he was jumped by some boys in the same year, who have been bullying him for years (long story) and he came in battered and bruised.
So we had the police round on Tuesday evening, photos were taken, the doctors were visited, and ANY second thoughts I may have had due to my fab xmas were well and truly knocked on the head!!!
I can't wait to go now, bring on the medicals and police checks, I am ready and waiting!!!
The next day my oldest son went out to see his mates, and on the way back he was jumped by some boys in the same year, who have been bullying him for years (long story) and he came in battered and bruised.
So we had the police round on Tuesday evening, photos were taken, the doctors were visited, and ANY second thoughts I may have had due to my fab xmas were well and truly knocked on the head!!!
I can't wait to go now, bring on the medicals and police checks, I am ready and waiting!!!
Ahh school bullies - i remember them well. and the stitches and visits to hospital. im not quite sure what makes a bully but i do know they are nasty little fekkers.
Good luck and i hiope you are soonon your way
Dec 29th 2005, 10:15 pm
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Re: Last UK Christmas - how did you cope?
Originally Posted by ub40fan
Well, we had a really good xmas day, went up to Sheffield to see my parents and my brother and his family. They are over from Germany and we had a fab time, good food, nice wine, great company. Boxing Day my other brother and family came down from Lincoln and another fun day was had. We came back boxing day evening.
The next day my oldest son went out to see his mates, and on the way back he was jumped by some boys in the same year, who have been bullying him for years (long story) and he came in battered and bruised.
So we had the police round on Tuesday evening, photos were taken, the doctors were visited, and ANY second thoughts I may have had due to my fab xmas were well and truly knocked on the head!!!
I can't wait to go now, bring on the medicals and police checks, I am ready and waiting!!!
The next day my oldest son went out to see his mates, and on the way back he was jumped by some boys in the same year, who have been bullying him for years (long story) and he came in battered and bruised.
So we had the police round on Tuesday evening, photos were taken, the doctors were visited, and ANY second thoughts I may have had due to my fab xmas were well and truly knocked on the head!!!
I can't wait to go now, bring on the medicals and police checks, I am ready and waiting!!!
Really sorry to hear about your boy. Hope everythings ok.
Take care
Ginny
