That's me gone and booked a wee solo vacation back home to Aberdeen to catch up with all my friends and a few rellies. It will be my first trip back since I emigrated 2 years ago. I fly out on April 1st (no joke) via Heathrow and return on April 10th.

Feel really excited about it as its only 6 weeks away. I wonder how I will cope with the crowds and traffic since its lovely and peaceful here in NS. I am not driving though, which is just as well, because when I watch any UK TV programme on Canadian TV I catch myself thinking THEY are driving on the wrong side of the road.

NEXT and M&S here I come WOOHOO

The thought of seeing all those familiar faces and sights (& shops) is quite exciting.

Have a good trip.

we wont be far behind you, going 15 th april till may 1st for a big family wedding.
we will be taking my best canadian friend with us as well.

wedding in Maidstone for 3 days, home in Weymouth for a week, down to cornwall and finally finishing at my sons pub in Milton Keynes.

have you made a list of things you want to eat when you get home ??? we have

You never know, I might bump into you in M&S.

Flying into Aberdeen (via Halifax, Heathrow) on the 31st March, and back on the 13th April (via Heathrow, Montreal)!

I hope you have some plans for a white pudding/haggis supper when you're home. Personally, I can't wait for an Indian Take-away.

Hope you have a great time!

our list is as follows

full english breakfast inc blackpudding

fish , chips and mushy peas

kung po chicken

tikka masala

real cream cakes

jaffa cakes

cheshire and lancashire cheese

i could go on

we have warned my friend that she will put on a stone from eating rubbish stodge for 2 weeks lol

I'd be more concerned with the effect all that could have on your cholesterol levels and consequently your coronary arteries.

Yes I know there's always someone to ruin the fun.

I'll leave now.

have a good one Yes can do

I didn't realise you came from Aberdeen, that is where I am now! I will be curious to see what you think of it, after being in NS. It will be great to see your family and friends though. I agree with the M&S bit, that si one thing I will really miss, especially the food

Flippen heck Joyce, that thread title threw me there, thought it meant you were upping sticks altogether! lol.

Have a brill time back in Scotland, make sure you top up on your undies buying in M&S!

Karen x

No, just going home for a catchup and a few nights out. I speak to my friends on webcam/phone/facebook but it'll be great to sit amongst them all.

I am going to have lunch at Carmines with my old workmates, eat out down at The Green for sure. I also fancy an Indian curry but can get a lovely Kung Po Chicken right here in New Glasgow. I also get white puddings here but a chippy supper is definitely on the menu because I often get a craving for a real chippy chip!

Pink - maybe we should arrange to meet up. My 18 year old son is heading to Newfoundland to study at Memorial later this year so we will probably head up to the Rock ourselves a few times of the coming years and it would be nice to see a familiar face.

I will be heading out to my old village of Blackburn (and Bridge of Don) to say hello to a few of my old neighbours too. I will of course be avoiding the Haudagain roundabout at all costs and wonder if they have finished the roadworks in Market St

I keep thinking that I will bump into someone from the past in Debenhams/Next/M&S and they will ask how I am doing and add that they haven't seen me in ages and ask what have I been up to

You will get some great bargains YCD, it's a buyers market with this recession, so make sure you bring an empty suitcase

Mandy

I'm actually going to be staying with my mum and dad in Keith, but will definitely be through in Aberdeen for shopping and meeting up with old friends, and having dinner with some ex pupils! PM me nearer the time and we'll see if we can meet up for a coffee or something.

If not (this is my third trip home, and I always run out of time to do everything), get in touch when you are coming up to the Rock and we will have a meet up. I'm hoping to go to Memorial next year to study for my Bachelor of Special Education - us Aberdonians are taking over!!

As for the indian takeaway, it's not so much the curry I miss as all the other bits - pashwari naan, pakoras, etc. They are just not the same here at all - the last naan I had was like a fried, sliced fruit cake!

Lived all my life in Aberdeen (ex Hilton Academy) and then this city girl took the huge step of moving out to the village of Blackburn 9 years ago - moving 3 miles into the country was a huge step for me................. then we emigrated 2 years ago to NS

Midgetjan in the OZ forum lived 3 doors along from me all my childhood

I forgot to mention that I might treat myself to an Aitkens rowie

How exciting next have some fab clothes this year as do per una
Have a great time even though its weeks away yet gives you something to look forward to

my heart skipped a beat there too

Hope you have a fab trip home Joyce

see you soon

ND x