Last few days in UK getting hard
Jan 11th 2010, 11:47 pm
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Last few days in UK getting hard
Hi,
We fly out of the UK on Thursday for Toronto and our new life. I handed over our house today to the new owners and my car goes on Wednesday. We went through the leaving "do" on Saturday and are on the last rounds of goodbyes. Been fairly immersed in the practicalities and getting everything sorted but now all starting to dawn on me the enormity of what we are doing.
Any tips on how to get through these final days in the UK?
Anyone else landing in Toronto soon or landed and fancy meeting up so we can have a friendly supportive face on the other side and maybe support each other through?
One other odd question but my partner and I are civil partners in the UK and I know this is recognised in Toronto but do we/can we marry there as well?
Any help welcomed
We fly out of the UK on Thursday for Toronto and our new life. I handed over our house today to the new owners and my car goes on Wednesday. We went through the leaving "do" on Saturday and are on the last rounds of goodbyes. Been fairly immersed in the practicalities and getting everything sorted but now all starting to dawn on me the enormity of what we are doing.
Any tips on how to get through these final days in the UK?
Anyone else landing in Toronto soon or landed and fancy meeting up so we can have a friendly supportive face on the other side and maybe support each other through?
One other odd question but my partner and I are civil partners in the UK and I know this is recognised in Toronto but do we/can we marry there as well?
Any help welcomed
Jan 11th 2010, 11:54 pm
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
and/or 
One other odd question but my partner and I are civil partners in the UK and I know this is recognised in Toronto but do we/can we marry there as well?
Jan 11th 2010, 11:57 pm
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
I hate to sound insensitive but the thread title led me to think that you were a sex tourist.
Jan 12th 2010, 12:04 am
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
I have been here in Vancouver for just over 2 weeks and I don't think anything anyone said could have prepared me for the change. I had a few leaving nights out and I think the alcohol helped me get through the last few days.
Good luck I hope it all works out for you both.
Good luck I hope it all works out for you both.
Jan 12th 2010, 12:05 am
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
Realise that what you're feeling is perfectly normal. Millions of people have done exactly the same as you, and undoubtedly all of them felt just as nervous, excited and worried.
Our last days in Britain passed by in a blur, what with the goodbyes, last minute paperwork, etc. What kept us going was the thought that this is what we had wanted to do for years, and we had already overcome a lot of hurdles. We had obtained visas, which so many people are unable to do for whatever reason. We had sold our house. We had arranged our flights, accommodation, etc, for when we arrived. We were also confident that we had done as much research as possible, so that we had a reasonable idea of the sort of problems we would face when we arrived.
But I think our main thought was: "Our adventure is about to begin. However stressed we are now, or might be in the next few weeks, at least we're trying emigration. So many people talk about it but never do it. Whatever happens, at least we'll be pleased to have attempted it."
Good luck, and I hope Canada's all you want it to be.
Our last days in Britain passed by in a blur, what with the goodbyes, last minute paperwork, etc. What kept us going was the thought that this is what we had wanted to do for years, and we had already overcome a lot of hurdles. We had obtained visas, which so many people are unable to do for whatever reason. We had sold our house. We had arranged our flights, accommodation, etc, for when we arrived. We were also confident that we had done as much research as possible, so that we had a reasonable idea of the sort of problems we would face when we arrived.
But I think our main thought was: "Our adventure is about to begin. However stressed we are now, or might be in the next few weeks, at least we're trying emigration. So many people talk about it but never do it. Whatever happens, at least we'll be pleased to have attempted it."
Good luck, and I hope Canada's all you want it to be.
Jan 12th 2010, 12:24 am
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
Let me just say - go for it - no regrets and try to enjoy the challengers that you will face otherwise they can grind you down. 
Jan 12th 2010, 12:27 am
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
Hi,
We fly out of the UK on Thursday for Toronto and our new life. I handed over our house today to the new owners and my car goes on Wednesday. We went through the leaving "do" on Saturday and are on the last rounds of goodbyes. Been fairly immersed in the practicalities and getting everything sorted but now all starting to dawn on me the enormity of what we are doing.
Any tips on how to get through these final days in the UK?
Anyone else landing in Toronto soon or landed and fancy meeting up so we can have a friendly supportive face on the other side and maybe support each other through?
One other odd question but my partner and I are civil partners in the UK and I know this is recognised in Toronto but do we/can we marry there as well?
Any help welcomed
We fly out of the UK on Thursday for Toronto and our new life. I handed over our house today to the new owners and my car goes on Wednesday. We went through the leaving "do" on Saturday and are on the last rounds of goodbyes. Been fairly immersed in the practicalities and getting everything sorted but now all starting to dawn on me the enormity of what we are doing.
Any tips on how to get through these final days in the UK?
Anyone else landing in Toronto soon or landed and fancy meeting up so we can have a friendly supportive face on the other side and maybe support each other through?
One other odd question but my partner and I are civil partners in the UK and I know this is recognised in Toronto but do we/can we marry there as well?
Any help welcomed
- if it doesn't work out, divorce is also legally recognised - not that it'll come to that obviously!
Jan 12th 2010, 12:28 am
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Jan 12th 2010, 12:37 am
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
Hi,
We fly out of the UK on Thursday for Toronto and our new life. I handed over our house today to the new owners and my car goes on Wednesday. We went through the leaving "do" on Saturday and are on the last rounds of goodbyes. Been fairly immersed in the practicalities and getting everything sorted but now all starting to dawn on me the enormity of what we are doing.
Any tips on how to get through these final days in the UK?
Anyone else landing in Toronto soon or landed and fancy meeting up so we can have a friendly supportive face on the other side and maybe support each other through?
One other odd question but my partner and I are civil partners in the UK and I know this is recognised in Toronto but do we/can we marry there as well?
Any help welcomed
We fly out of the UK on Thursday for Toronto and our new life. I handed over our house today to the new owners and my car goes on Wednesday. We went through the leaving "do" on Saturday and are on the last rounds of goodbyes. Been fairly immersed in the practicalities and getting everything sorted but now all starting to dawn on me the enormity of what we are doing.
Any tips on how to get through these final days in the UK?
Anyone else landing in Toronto soon or landed and fancy meeting up so we can have a friendly supportive face on the other side and maybe support each other through?
One other odd question but my partner and I are civil partners in the UK and I know this is recognised in Toronto but do we/can we marry there as well?
Any help welcomed
Jan 12th 2010, 1:45 am
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
Ditto what Grendel said - we left UK on Christmas Day 2009 and it still hasn't hit me.....keep waiting! Any moments of doubts were quickly replaced by all the reasons we wanted to leave and the thought that at least we were trying it - if it doesn't work, we'll go back to the UK.
Good luck and just enjoy the adventure!
Good luck and just enjoy the adventure!
Jan 12th 2010, 1:50 am
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
Ditto what Grendel said - we left UK on Christmas Day 2009 and it still hasn't hit me.....keep waiting! Any moments of doubts were quickly replaced by all the reasons we wanted to leave and the thought that at least we were trying it - if it doesn't work, we'll go back to the UK.
Good luck and just enjoy the adventure!
Good luck and just enjoy the adventure!
Jan 12th 2010, 2:47 am
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
So true, especially "So many people talk about it but never do it." - this is an adventure and you've overcome so much already to get this far.
Cheers - Steve
Cheers - Steve
Realise that what you're feeling is perfectly normal. Millions of people have done exactly the same as you, and undoubtedly all of them felt just as nervous, excited and worried.
Our last days in Britain passed by in a blur, what with the goodbyes, last minute paperwork, etc. What kept us going was the thought that this is what we had wanted to do for years, and we had already overcome a lot of hurdles. We had obtained visas, which so many people are unable to do for whatever reason. We had sold our house. We had arranged our flights, accommodation, etc, for when we arrived. We were also confident that we had done as much research as possible, so that we had a reasonable idea of the sort of problems we would face when we arrived.
But I think our main thought was: "Our adventure is about to begin. However stressed we are now, or might be in the next few weeks, at least we're trying emigration. So many people talk about it but never do it. Whatever happens, at least we'll be pleased to have attempted it."
Good luck, and I hope Canada's all you want it to be.
Our last days in Britain passed by in a blur, what with the goodbyes, last minute paperwork, etc. What kept us going was the thought that this is what we had wanted to do for years, and we had already overcome a lot of hurdles. We had obtained visas, which so many people are unable to do for whatever reason. We had sold our house. We had arranged our flights, accommodation, etc, for when we arrived. We were also confident that we had done as much research as possible, so that we had a reasonable idea of the sort of problems we would face when we arrived.
But I think our main thought was: "Our adventure is about to begin. However stressed we are now, or might be in the next few weeks, at least we're trying emigration. So many people talk about it but never do it. Whatever happens, at least we'll be pleased to have attempted it."
Good luck, and I hope Canada's all you want it to be.
Jan 12th 2010, 7:52 am
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Re: Last few days in UK getting hard
Hi,
We fly out of the UK on Thursday for Toronto and our new life. I handed over our house today to the new owners and my car goes on Wednesday. We went through the leaving "do" on Saturday and are on the last rounds of goodbyes. Been fairly immersed in the practicalities and getting everything sorted but now all starting to dawn on me the enormity of what we are doing.
Any tips on how to get through these final days in the UK?
Anyone else landing in Toronto soon or landed and fancy meeting up so we can have a friendly supportive face on the other side and maybe support each other through?
One other odd question but my partner and I are civil partners in the UK and I know this is recognised in Toronto but do we/can we marry there as well?
Any help welcomed
We fly out of the UK on Thursday for Toronto and our new life. I handed over our house today to the new owners and my car goes on Wednesday. We went through the leaving "do" on Saturday and are on the last rounds of goodbyes. Been fairly immersed in the practicalities and getting everything sorted but now all starting to dawn on me the enormity of what we are doing.
Any tips on how to get through these final days in the UK?
Anyone else landing in Toronto soon or landed and fancy meeting up so we can have a friendly supportive face on the other side and maybe support each other through?
One other odd question but my partner and I are civil partners in the UK and I know this is recognised in Toronto but do we/can we marry there as well?
Any help welcomed
I think Grendal's post has summed it up perfectly there....spot on! remember you are doing it not just talking about it!! likem many do.
I think the excitement of my new life ahead got me thro my last few days, but I agree that at times I kept thinking what are you doing!, but the excitement took that over. and I also have to agree alcohol does help!! I had some sort of "leaving do" with alcohol for every day of the the last 2weeks before I left!!
Good luck! hope all goes to plan for you!