Time is getting near..........
Jan 9th 2010, 4:11 pm
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Re: Time is getting near..........
I took my daughter to the airport and we were both hugging and crying and then she went up the escalator and I wiped the tears from my eyes and everyone was just looking at me - felt awful - cried all the way in the lift to the carpark and then all the way home on the motorway - husband was driving.
The other way round, leaving my family in NZ - they just wave us off from their house and I cry all the way to Singapore.
But I would never cope if they came to the airport - when I get to Singapore I dive towards a free internet PC and send them an email - then dive to the phone when I get home.
I am off on Wednesday to New Zealand to visit my children and my virtual grandson (never met him yet). Cannot wait, hope the snow keeps off that runway at Manchester airport. Just packing my case now as I am working next Monday and Tuesday - stuff everywhere - nipped into M & S before as they have a lot of Spring clothes out and bought shorts and t shirts (weird or what in January)!!
The other way round, leaving my family in NZ - they just wave us off from their house and I cry all the way to Singapore.
But I would never cope if they came to the airport - when I get to Singapore I dive towards a free internet PC and send them an email - then dive to the phone when I get home.
I am off on Wednesday to New Zealand to visit my children and my virtual grandson (never met him yet). Cannot wait, hope the snow keeps off that runway at Manchester airport. Just packing my case now as I am working next Monday and Tuesday - stuff everywhere - nipped into M & S before as they have a lot of Spring clothes out and bought shorts and t shirts (weird or what in January)!!
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Jan 9th 2010, 4:14 pm
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Re: Time is getting near..........
I took my daughter to the airport and we were both hugging and crying and then she went up the escalator and I wiped the tears from my eyes and everyone was just looking at me - felt awful - cried all the way in the lift to the carpark and then all the way home on the motorway - husband was driving.
The other way round, leaving my family in NZ - they just wave us off from their house and I cry all the way to Singapore.
But I would never cope if they came to the airport - when I get to Singapore I dive towards a free internet PC and send them an email - then dive to the phone when I get home.
I am off on Wednesday to New Zealand to visit my children and my virtual grandson (never met him yet). Cannot wait, hope the snow keeps off that runway at Manchester airport. Just packing my case now as I am working next Monday and Tuesday - stuff everywhere - nipped into M & S before as they have a lot of Spring clothes out and bought shorts and t shirts (weird or what in January)!!
The other way round, leaving my family in NZ - they just wave us off from their house and I cry all the way to Singapore.
But I would never cope if they came to the airport - when I get to Singapore I dive towards a free internet PC and send them an email - then dive to the phone when I get home.
I am off on Wednesday to New Zealand to visit my children and my virtual grandson (never met him yet). Cannot wait, hope the snow keeps off that runway at Manchester airport. Just packing my case now as I am working next Monday and Tuesday - stuff everywhere - nipped into M & S before as they have a lot of Spring clothes out and bought shorts and t shirts (weird or what in January)!!
snow keeps at bay for your flightHave a wonderful time & enjoy your new grandson
Dewb
Jan 9th 2010, 4:20 pm
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Thanks Dewb for your good wishes - getting excited now - hope the taxi can get up our hill to the house at 4.0am on Wednesday morning - we have had to leave our car at the bottom of the hill all week as the road is like an ice rink!! 
Jan 9th 2010, 5:25 pm
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Re: Time is getting near..........
you manage to beat this arctic weather and escape to some warm air 
I'm sure you'll have wonderful, joyful time with your family and baby Grandson lolB x
Jan 10th 2010, 11:39 am
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Re: Time is getting near..........
Take care, sfe journey.
Tina..x
Jan 10th 2010, 2:06 pm
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Good luck whateer you decide to do!
Jan 10th 2010, 5:32 pm
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Wow, Tina!
and we thought all the anguish was over when you finally jumped through all the medical hoops.
good luck, kid. It sounds like you already have a great support net setup in NZ. keep breathing in and out. Particularly remember the OUT bit.
I wish all the very, very best. Try to enjoy it as much as you can XXX
love and luck always
jacqui
and we thought all the anguish was over when you finally jumped through all the medical hoops.
good luck, kid. It sounds like you already have a great support net setup in NZ. keep breathing in and out. Particularly remember the OUT bit.
I wish all the very, very best. Try to enjoy it as much as you can XXX
love and luck always
jacqui
Jan 10th 2010, 6:43 pm
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Re: Time is getting near..........
and so it comes to the biz end of moving to NZ,the leaving.
Not one book,person,bit of research or thinking can prepare you for this.
If you think its going to be hard when just thinking about it weeks before hand believe me the actual doing it is worse.
Iv'e NEVER seen my dad cry, hes a tough londoner, real dad who you grow up looking up to and we always had great times as a kid growing up despite not having a pot to piss in.
On the day he cried and even now on the phone 6 years later he still says things to make me realise his pain.
When I shook my brother in laws hand we both welled up a bit,managed not to shed the tear but only through manpower for the kids. And I did not see that coming on e little bit!
I say do the leaving parties and take them for what they are a celebration of freindships that were.Sure it might be sad and hard but no harder that not going.
Its sad to say but most 'freinds' once you get here will vanish of the face of the planet.Even the ones who you are sure will keep in touch wont. So take the chance now for a good farewell party as it is another memory that you can take with you and all part of the process.
all the best
george
Not one book,person,bit of research or thinking can prepare you for this.
If you think its going to be hard when just thinking about it weeks before hand believe me the actual doing it is worse.
Iv'e NEVER seen my dad cry, hes a tough londoner, real dad who you grow up looking up to and we always had great times as a kid growing up despite not having a pot to piss in.
On the day he cried and even now on the phone 6 years later he still says things to make me realise his pain.
When I shook my brother in laws hand we both welled up a bit,managed not to shed the tear but only through manpower for the kids. And I did not see that coming on e little bit!
I say do the leaving parties and take them for what they are a celebration of freindships that were.Sure it might be sad and hard but no harder that not going.
Its sad to say but most 'freinds' once you get here will vanish of the face of the planet.Even the ones who you are sure will keep in touch wont. So take the chance now for a good farewell party as it is another memory that you can take with you and all part of the process.
all the best
george
Jan 10th 2010, 7:35 pm
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Re: Time is getting near..........
Thanks for the advice, George. Very heartfelt. I don't have my final ok yet, but I will be certain to take your advice if and when my time comes!
jax
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Jan 11th 2010, 3:52 am
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Re: Time is getting near..........
We got a taxi to the airport. Had said our goodbyes over the weekend and shed many tears. We personally found it much easier that way but everyones different!
When we got to the airport had a glass of bubbly and tried not to think to much about what was to come. I also avoided looking in mirrors as I looked shocking from the stressful weekend
Good Luck!!
When we got to the airport had a glass of bubbly and tried not to think to much about what was to come. I also avoided looking in mirrors as I looked shocking from the stressful weekend
Good Luck!!
Jan 11th 2010, 4:31 am
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Re: Time is getting near..........
Hey Hun
All our family wanted to wave us off from Airport but we had to say thank you but no thanks as we know it was going to be emotional enough as it was without saying good bye to loved ones at the airport, we booked a taxi from our home town of Reading to take us to Heathrow.
It`s very hard to leave but once we were at the airport we seemed to calm down and look forward to our fantastic journey ahead, im sure you will decide what is best for you and yours !!!
Take care, Hope the leaving do`s went ok
Ginny
All our family wanted to wave us off from Airport but we had to say thank you but no thanks as we know it was going to be emotional enough as it was without saying good bye to loved ones at the airport, we booked a taxi from our home town of Reading to take us to Heathrow.
It`s very hard to leave but once we were at the airport we seemed to calm down and look forward to our fantastic journey ahead, im sure you will decide what is best for you and yours !!!
Take care, Hope the leaving do`s went ok
Ginny
Jan 11th 2010, 4:33 am
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Re: Time is getting near..........
and so it comes to the biz end of moving to NZ,the leaving.
Not one book,person,bit of research or thinking can prepare you for this.
If you think its going to be hard when just thinking about it weeks before hand believe me the actual doing it is worse.
Iv'e NEVER seen my dad cry, hes a tough londoner, real dad who you grow up looking up to and we always had great times as a kid growing up despite not having a pot to piss in.
On the day he cried and even now on the phone 6 years later he still says things to make me realise his pain.
When I shook my brother in laws hand we both welled up a bit,managed not to shed the tear but only through manpower for the kids. And I did not see that coming on e little bit!
I say do the leaving parties and take them for what they are a celebration of freindships that were.Sure it might be sad and hard but no harder that not going.
Its sad to say but most 'freinds' once you get here will vanish of the face of the planet.Even the ones who you are sure will keep in touch wont. So take the chance now for a good farewell party as it is another memory that you can take with you and all part of the process.
all the best
george
Not one book,person,bit of research or thinking can prepare you for this.
If you think its going to be hard when just thinking about it weeks before hand believe me the actual doing it is worse.
Iv'e NEVER seen my dad cry, hes a tough londoner, real dad who you grow up looking up to and we always had great times as a kid growing up despite not having a pot to piss in.
On the day he cried and even now on the phone 6 years later he still says things to make me realise his pain.
When I shook my brother in laws hand we both welled up a bit,managed not to shed the tear but only through manpower for the kids. And I did not see that coming on e little bit!
I say do the leaving parties and take them for what they are a celebration of freindships that were.Sure it might be sad and hard but no harder that not going.
Its sad to say but most 'freinds' once you get here will vanish of the face of the planet.Even the ones who you are sure will keep in touch wont. So take the chance now for a good farewell party as it is another memory that you can take with you and all part of the process.
all the best
george
My hubby`s dad broke his heart out when we were leaving from there house as we stayed with them in the run up to leaving, it was very very traumatic!!!
Jan 11th 2010, 6:23 am
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Ohh this brings back so many memories. We said our goodbyes loads of times and on our last day had breakfast with my parents ( really emotional ) & then wanted to just quietly leave - trouble was around 30 of our friends & their children all turned up so it was VERY VERY hard.
BUT we are here now & it all seems such a long time ago although only a few months. Skype, internet make the world a small place.
Ohh and just keep thinking of that netball team that will need you so make sure you pack your 'kit' on top of your case
Safe journey x
BUT we are here now & it all seems such a long time ago although only a few months. Skype, internet make the world a small place.
Ohh and just keep thinking of that netball team that will need you so make sure you pack your 'kit' on top of your case
Safe journey x
Jan 11th 2010, 10:53 am
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Re: Time is getting near..........
and so it comes to the biz end of moving to NZ,the leaving.
Its sad to say but most 'freinds' once you get here will vanish of the face of the planet.Even the ones who you are sure will keep in touch wont. So take the chance now for a good farewell party as it is another memory that you can take with you and all part of the process.
all the best
george
Its sad to say but most 'freinds' once you get here will vanish of the face of the planet.Even the ones who you are sure will keep in touch wont. So take the chance now for a good farewell party as it is another memory that you can take with you and all part of the process.
all the best
george
This is so true some of my daughters friends said they were saving up to visit that soon fell by the wayside. Some she speaks to on facebook but some friends she thought a lot of she never here's from any more. One in particular was going through a bad time with her partner and was on the verge of booking to go and stay with them for a month. Then all was Ok again and she has not heard from her since.
Jan 11th 2010, 3:51 pm
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Hi Denise
Know exactly how you're feeling, our friends want us to have a 'goodbye' do but we would rather just go quietly!!
I guess I'm probably in denial and avoiding the emotions for as long as poss.... OH, doesn't mind one way or the other so has left it up to me to be the party pooper!!
We are going to have a couple of couples round for the evening before we go which will be a test on the emotions, but the 'goodbyes' to our 'kids' at home on 30th will be the true heartstring pullers!! Have to keep telling them and self that we will probably have more quality time when they visit us in NZ or we come back to visit UK.
When do you fly?? and where are you heading??...(sorry if should know this
!!)
Good luck with your preparations and 'Goodbyes' & def get the balsam tissues!! lol
B x
Know exactly how you're feeling, our friends want us to have a 'goodbye' do but we would rather just go quietly!!
I guess I'm probably in denial and avoiding the emotions for as long as poss.... OH, doesn't mind one way or the other so has left it up to me to be the party pooper!!We are going to have a couple of couples round for the evening before we go which will be a test on the emotions, but the 'goodbyes' to our 'kids' at home on 30th will be the true heartstring pullers!!
Have to keep telling them and self that we will probably have more quality time when they visit us in NZ or we come back to visit UK.When do you fly?? and where are you heading??...(sorry if should know this
!!)Good luck with your preparations and 'Goodbyes' & def get the balsam tissues!! lol
B x
Nervous, excited, scared, guilty and the list goes on and on and on...... D x