Originally Posted by KATMANDU (Post 5841325)

Hi to all my new friends - you are probably wondering where I've disappeared to but I came down with the flu and then put my back out so have not been in good shape for a few days.
I have to tell you all that we have just booked to go to Canada in June, that is my daughters mil and fil , hubby and myself! Needless to say we are all so excited and just hope the two men's health keeps up.
Alvic and hubby have bought a computer and hope to get their phone line, broadband etc sorted by next week so that will make a HUGE difference:thumbsup:, as we can only communicate when they can find a phone indoors somewhere at present and as someone said the time difference will take a bit of getting used to. I will have to refrain from ringing first thing in the morning:eek:
I am feeling lots better now and not crying as much...although sometimes I would just love to see their faces and no doubt when we get the webcam going this should help as long as I am not like whoever it was that said their mil went to pieces when on the webcam! Will have to wait to see what the reaction is on both sides of the pond!
I have some pics of their house (covered in snow) displayed in our kitchen and when we are sitting at the table I just look at them and imagine them inside or the wee dogs running around outside in the snow.
Again I would like to tell you all what a great bunch of people you are - words cannot express my appreciation of all the lovely words you have spoken to me - I am so glad I joined the expat forum as I don't know how I would have gotten through those first terrible sad days when I felt the soul being torn from me. Thank you all so much for taking the time and I will keep in touch.:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by KATMANDU (Post 5841325)

Hi to all my new friends - you are probably wondering where I've disappeared to but I came down with the flu and then put my back out so have not been in good shape for a few days.
I have to tell you all that we have just booked to go to Canada in June, that is my daughters mil and fil , hubby and myself! Needless to say we are all so excited and just hope the two men's health keeps up.
Alvic and hubby have bought a computer and hope to get their phone line, broadband etc sorted by next week so that will make a HUGE difference:thumbsup:, as we can only communicate when they can find a phone indoors somewhere at present and as someone said the time difference will take a bit of getting used to. I will have to refrain from ringing first thing in the morning:eek:
I am feeling lots better now and not crying as much...although sometimes I would just love to see their faces and no doubt when we get the webcam going this should help as long as I am not like whoever it was that said their mil went to pieces when on the webcam! Will have to wait to see what the reaction is on both sides of the pond!
I have some pics of their house (covered in snow) displayed in our kitchen and when we are sitting at the table I just look at them and imagine them inside or the wee dogs running around outside in the snow.
Again I would like to tell you all what a great bunch of people you are - words cannot express my appreciation of all the lovely words you have spoken to me - I am so glad I joined the expat forum as I don't know how I would have gotten through those first terrible sad days when I felt the soul being torn from me. Thank you all so much for taking the time and I will keep in touch.:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by boxerdog03 (Post 5841948)

Thanks for posting you thougts and feelings about your daughter, I am one of the selfish ones that is leaving soon and you have helped me to understand what my nearest and dearest will be feeling.

I'll miss all my family and friends but we need to do this, we do worry that something will happen but we think at least we are only a flight away. Hopefully our family will visit as soon as you do, my FIL has said he won't come:eek:.

Sharon

Originally Posted by smithjm (Post 5842985)

Hi all,

We are leaving LOTS of family behind on Feb 12th to start our news lives in Calgary. Leaving party on 2nd Feb, which will be tough.

We use a number to ring Canada for 1/2 p per minute. Just dial the number then follow the instructions. Hope it helps.
0844 2009595

Regards to all,

Jay

Originally Posted by smithjm (Post 5842985)

Hi all,

We are leaving LOTS of family behind on Feb 12th to start our news lives in Calgary. Leaving party on 2nd Feb, which will be tough.

We use a number to ring Canada for 1/2 p per minute. Just dial the number then follow the instructions. Hope it helps.
0844 2009595

Regards to all,

Jay

Originally Posted by smithjm (Post 5842985)

Hi all,

We are leaving LOTS of family behind on Feb 12th to start our news lives in Calgary. Leaving party on 2nd Feb, which will be tough.

We use a number to ring Canada for 1/2 p per minute. Just dial the number then follow the instructions. Hope it helps.
0844 2009595

Regards to all,

Jay

Originally Posted by Coffeepot (Post 5844124)

maybe we should do a whole thread with just cheap nos and flights etc so others can find them

Originally Posted by Lorna_D (Post 5845254)

God I did do a good job of bringing you up :rofl: go and add them on the WIKI :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Coffeepot (Post 5845511)

I would but i don't know how, sorry mum, xx :wub:

Originally Posted by miklamf (Post 5872515)

Hi I am new here , parting time really feels like a samurai sword cut in a heart vehemently with the pain endures each day. Filipinos do experience it a lot but was it the same feeling also why others flew. When staying in the country working but earning not enough, can't even support one's need. The harsh of reality. We need to go abroad leaving love ones behind friends, parents, bros and sis, little kids and of course home sweet home!

Its a privilege to work abroad! not all of us want it can go. Of course the processing fee of going is not everyone can afford. Still the unfortunate left behind, cannot help the poor family. Just like me.

I guess I like it here am too eager to post in this forum I like the spontaneity.
Before I got into too dramatic I want anyone to know I need a working visa ! ;) how am i gonna have it:confused: I NEED HELP!!!

Originally Posted by AlvicSK (Post 5872437)

Well now you all have met my wonderful Mum, you will understand why I nearly didn't leave Northern Ireland at all.:(

It was as hard for me too at the start as for my Mum, but I actually always had assumed that it was going to be worse for me, until I arrived. I soon realised however that it is much worse for those left behind at home as we were soo excited about our new home and the first two weeks have been so busy settling into our new lives. While at home life is just the same and they keep expecting me to come up home at lucnchtime or to be sitting on the floor playing with my wee niece and nursing my new wee nephew.

I love my Mum and Dad and brothers and sister very much and miss them all dreadfully, but just hope when they come out to visit they understand why we already love it here so much.

Thank you all so much for being such an inspiration and a help to Mum, it was very hard to read this thread for me and to realise that it was my doing that has caused her so much pain - usually I am there to help her and not ot make her feel bad:(

Originally Posted by Coffeepot (Post 5872551)

welcome to BE post in the meet and greet you will get lots of welcomes and help in there not everyone reads all the threads, read the WIKI pages above there is lots of info on there, and search for other threads, wish you all the best and hope to see you around,:D

Originally Posted by AlvicSK (Post 5872437)

Well now you all have met my wonderful Mum, you will understand why I nearly didn't leave Northern Ireland at all.:(

It was as hard for me too at the start as for my Mum, but I actually always had assumed that it was going to be worse for me, until I arrived. I soon realised however that it is much worse for those left behind at home as we were soo excited about our new home and the first two weeks have been so busy settling into our new lives. While at home life is just the same and they keep expecting me to come up home at lucnchtime or to be sitting on the floor playing with my wee niece and nursing my new wee nephew.

I love my Mum and Dad and brothers and sister very much and miss them all dreadfully, but just hope when they come out to visit they understand why we already love it here so much.

Thank you all so much for being such an inspiration and a help to Mum, it was very hard to read this thread for me and to realise that it was my doing that has caused her so much pain - usually I am there to help her and not ot make her feel bad:(

Originally Posted by Lorna_D (Post 5873925)

Hiya Al, glad you made it online at last give me a shout when you're ready for visitors :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by miklamf (Post 5872515)

Hi I am new here , parting time really feels like a samurai sword cut in a heart vehemently with the pain endures each day. Filipinos do experience it a lot but was it the same feeling also why others flew. When staying in the country working but earning not enough, can't even support one's need. The harsh of reality. We need to go abroad leaving love ones behind friends, parents, bros and sis, little kids and of course home sweet home!

Its a privilege to work abroad! not all of us want it can go. Of course the processing fee of going is not everyone can afford. Still the unfortunate left behind, cannot help the poor family. Just like me.

I guess I like it here am too eager to post in this forum I like the spontaneity.
Before I got into too dramatic I want anyone to know I need a working visa ! ;) how am i gonna have it:confused: I NEED HELP!!!

Originally Posted by AlvicSK (Post 5873966)

Ready for visitors anytime Lorna - now that I have a sofa for them to sit on:p

Originally Posted by RodRos&Co. (Post 5874236)

woohoo i'm on the next flight:rofl::rofl:
I wish:(

Rosie

Originally Posted by Linda P (Post 5876387)

Oh boy this post has been one of the hardest I have ever read. To say it brought tears to my eyes is a great understatement.

When we told my parent's of our plans to give Canada a try, they looked shocked, but were 100% behind us. My mum had moved around the country, back when they had no internet or even phones....so it may as well have been abroad. "Go where to work is.....you must do what's right for you and your family, nothing left in the UK..." these were all the things they told us.

They came out to visit June 05, which given their ages 91 & 80 was amazing and I was so proud of them. They loved it here and if they were younger would move here. Over a BBQ we made a deal....we would stay in Canada and they would choose the warmer option of Tenerife (brother & sister both live there). While with us mum admitted to me that when we first told them about Canada, she cried for a week. I can still here her saying those words. Mum is a very strong lady and crying is certainly something she doesn't do often.
So now I get to visit them in Tenerife.......the goodbyes are awful and I worry and dread them for weeks even before I see them, but we get through it.

Sorry to waffle on.

I wish both of you all the very best........:wub:

Linda

Originally Posted by Linda P (Post 5878250)

Thanks.....not many people move at their age!!

Mum would still come to visit here, but we don't think dad would make the journey, he gets very confused, his physical health is great, but his mental health is failing.
He thinks he has found the farm where he was kept for a while as a prisoner during the war. He was put to work with the Farrier, who was good to him. Luckily this was a happy time for him (well under the circumstances) so his memories are good ones. The actual place was in Poland, but he is convinced that he is now going and helping him once again. Well at least it keeps him active!!
He has gone into details of conversations with this guy. This is so strange as he never leaves mum's side.

We do have a giggle about it......I think mum needs this, it's pretty hard on her, she has now started smoking again after 20 years :curse:

Good news for me is that yesterday they had their phone put back on.......it's so good to be able to speak to them on a daily basis!!!! :)


Linda

Originally Posted by AlvicSK (Post 5876278)

You are very welcome - however you will have to sleep on the sofa as we have only one bed!!!!:rofl:

Originally Posted by Coffeepot (Post 5872551)

welcome to BE post in the meet and greet you will get lots of welcomes and help in there not everyone reads all the threads, read the WIKI pages above there is lots of info on there, and search for other threads, wish you all the best and hope to see you around,:D

Originally Posted by miklamf (Post 5880603)

ehe what is WIKI pages??:unsure:

Originally Posted by Morwenna (Post 5880660)

In the top blue bar, between "Articles" and "Classifieds" is "Wiki"

or just click here: http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Category:Canada

Originally Posted by miklamf (Post 5880603)

ehe what is WIKI pages??:unsure:

Originally Posted by Coffeepot (Post 5881166)

Sorry i usually say at the top of the page, ;)