2 Months back already!
#16
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Re: 2 Months back already!
I've never been homesick...but I do miss sitting in the garden listening to the bird song and church bells...what silly things we miss...
Nice to read your story about going home...good luck with the house...
Nice to read your story about going home...good luck with the house...
#18
Re: 2 Months back already!
I did use a pedometer the other week for my run but it broke so I worked it out on google maps. Great site with heaps of detail. You can even plan a run around the pubs
My friend is putting me forward for a marathon so I have a fair bit more training to do. The running isn't the problem... it's the time it takes everyday.
My friend is putting me forward for a marathon so I have a fair bit more training to do. The running isn't the problem... it's the time it takes everyday.
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Re: 2 Months back already!
I did use a pedometer the other week for my run but it broke so I worked it out on google maps. Great site with heaps of detail. You can even plan a run around the pubs
My friend is putting me forward for a marathon so I have a fair bit more training to do. The running isn't the problem... it's the time it takes everyday.
My friend is putting me forward for a marathon so I have a fair bit more training to do. The running isn't the problem... it's the time it takes everyday.
Great to hear it's all going positively!! Keep us updated!!
By the way - there was a bush fire over in the Dandenongs last week - I could see it from the lovely shopping mall car park I was in - and the fire was around the road that goes through Sassafras!! Bet you were glad you weren't there then!!!
Last edited by MrsB; Mar 27th 2007 at 11:24 pm.
#21
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Re: 2 Months back already!
I've given up trying to plan going back and fitting around the school year. Initially I thought going back in June/July would be good as the kids could start a new school year - but what the heck - they'll have to fit in whatever time it happens to be.
#22
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Re: 2 Months back already!
I will try and beat you to it!! I'm aiming for March 2008, it was supposed to be June 2007 - but like you - we are tied up with further education until the end of the year.
I've given up trying to plan going back and fitting around the school year. Initially I thought going back in June/July would be good as the kids could start a new school year - but what the heck - they'll have to fit in whatever time it happens to be.
I've given up trying to plan going back and fitting around the school year. Initially I thought going back in June/July would be good as the kids could start a new school year - but what the heck - they'll have to fit in whatever time it happens to be.
I too am planning my return around the school year, it is tricky, so I might take your approach.
#23
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Re: 2 Months back already!
Thought you were on a life sentence anyways?
#24
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There is alot of complicated planning to do with regards to work and schools.
But I really really want to go, even if it is only for one school term, but I would prefer a year. This will give us a chance to see if it is preferable to living here.
I think I would be wise to check it out before committing the whole family to a permanent move. We have jobs here, schools, house etc, the perfect set up - except it isn't "perfect" because I am homesick.
#25
Re: 2 Months back already!
That's just fantastic news and thankyou for taking the time to fill us all in.
Myself and family are also returning next week.
We are stopping with my mum and my two will be sharing .They will be fine.
We have so much top look forawrd to just hope its not going to be a nighmare with housing as we sold ours before we came out here .Worse decision we made,but there you go.
We still have our business here so at least we have something of an investment.
Anyway really glad its all worked out .I hope that in a few months I too will be saying no regrets.We shall see.!
Myself and family are also returning next week.
We are stopping with my mum and my two will be sharing .They will be fine.
We have so much top look forawrd to just hope its not going to be a nighmare with housing as we sold ours before we came out here .Worse decision we made,but there you go.
We still have our business here so at least we have something of an investment.
Anyway really glad its all worked out .I hope that in a few months I too will be saying no regrets.We shall see.!
#26
Joined: Apr 2005
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Re: 2 Months back already!
I am supposed to be, but with any luck, if I can manage it, I will go back for a while (probably not forever unfortunately).
There is alot of complicated planning to do with regards to work and schools.
But I really really want to go, even if it is only for one school term, but I would prefer a year. This will give us a chance to see if it is preferable to living here.
I think I would be wise to check it out before committing the whole family to a permanent move. We have jobs here, schools, house etc, the perfect set up - except it isn't "perfect" because I am homesick.
There is alot of complicated planning to do with regards to work and schools.
But I really really want to go, even if it is only for one school term, but I would prefer a year. This will give us a chance to see if it is preferable to living here.
I think I would be wise to check it out before committing the whole family to a permanent move. We have jobs here, schools, house etc, the perfect set up - except it isn't "perfect" because I am homesick.
If you really really want to go back, work at it, plan it, and it will happen!
#27
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Re: 2 Months back already!
Absolutely spiffing post, so happy for you.
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Mmm.. bit of a dampner though reading the paper yesterday; House Prices Fall and the interest rates are set to go up.
#30
Re: 2 Months back already!
Great to hear it's all going positively!! Keep us updated!!
By the way - there was a bush fire over in the Dandenongs last week - I could see it from the lovely shopping mall car park I was in - and the fire was around the road that goes through Sassafras!! Bet you were glad you weren't there then!!!
By the way - there was a bush fire over in the Dandenongs last week - I could see it from the lovely shopping mall car park I was in - and the fire was around the road that goes through Sassafras!! Bet you were glad you weren't there then!!!
I have been following the bush fire saga. I am so glad that we sold prior to the season. We had a feeling that it was going to be a dry one. Has the summer been good?