Hello everyone...I think we need a group hug because we have just had our going away party over the weekend and 120 people turned up. Why is it that after 2 years planning and dreaming of going to Canada do i now feel so bad about leaving. I know, I have read it all before that it is tough leaving every one behind, but i didn't think it was going to be this tough.

So come on people, cheer me up and remind me why we are leaving and that everything will be o.k.

Thanks very much.

Alex.

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There ya go.

I cried at my leaving do too!

Oh man, I adore group hugs!

BIG HUG TO EVERYONE!

ERM

I cried a teeny bit when we drove away on our last nite.

BUT I didnt cry at my leaving do.

(((Alex)))

You're going because it's the right thing to do. You've waited so long for it. Enjoy the party, say goodbye to people you love, and go, because it's what you need to do. It's only a plane ride away. If they miss you so much they can come visit.

I nearly cried when I gave my best man a hug. The sad thing is I had not seen him for 3 years and he only lives 20 miles away. I guess we all get wrapped up in our own lives and sometimes we forget the important things...are friends. Oh well...I am sure we will meet new friends very quickly because the Canadians are great.

Thank you so much...I am feeling better already...I forgot to mention that one woman at our party got so drunk she threw up all over her self and then couldn't stand up...great party but some friends just couldn't cope.

I wondered where the wife had been last weekend.

Hello Butch my old friend. I see you have bought a car now...what did you get then?

I'm confused ........

You should have seen her, she turned up at 6pm and had only walked 300 yards from her house to ours and handed me a half consumed bottle of white wine. She said i opened it on the way. Now thats what i call a lady!!

..... I think it was probably all the as much as anything; I was tired and emotional as a newt (I'm told)

Yep sounds like Mrs C.

Don't be, I was only reading your signature where you state the purchase of a car. I have been having real problems deciding what car to buy for a family of 5 when i get there and have looked on auto trader but cant find anything i like.

i thought i'd be completely ok seeing as i couldnt wait to get here and had been planning it for so long
but i cried when saying goodbye to some friends and
i got all choked when i was leaving for the airport too
its natural but you will be fine once you get here
heres to you