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2 Months back already!
I must apologize to all on here. I promised to keep in constant contact when I returned but I haven't. Is it because life here is horrid and I am too embarrassed to admit my mistake - NO.. We are still having a ball.
for those that don't know my story: We sold up and left Melbourne after 3 1/2 years back in December. We spent 6 weeks touring Australia, Thailand and Bruno and had a fantastic time. We arrived in the UK January 25th and I have to say that I have only had one hour where I wondered if I had done the correct thing. We managed to find work very easily. I am now working 3,4 days a week part time fitting fairly well around the school. The work is fun and varied and the pay is good! Hubby is still contracting at a stupidly high rate. They are looking at extended his contract or taking him on full time soon. We are still living with my mother and the 3 girls have accepted to share a room. We looked into rented but we have taken the plunge and brought a house. We are hoping to move in a few weeks although the vendors keep changing their minds if they are selling every now and then:curse: the contracts are nearly ready to sign so fingers crossed. I am going out running 3 days a week in the countryside. I am managing about 4 miles at the moment. I haven't been mugged yet :thumbsup: The girls have settled very well at school and the only issues are that they are finding the work too easy:eek: There was some dumb kid that brought a knife in last week and the police were called straight away to deal with it. Apart from that they are having a ball. The eldest who began to hate school in Australia is now trying 100% she is proud of her work again and is hoping to go to Oxford uni in many, many years! time to save I think. House prices are impossible and I really wish that we had kept ours many years ago as it would be a fantastic investment. Saying that we like many have managed to get back on the ladder. Luckily we still had a little inheritance tied up in property which is being released. The house that we are buying is in a small village near Watership down. There is a primary and secondary school here plus a pub:rofl: My social life is now awesome. The pubs are brilliant. We often start an evening in one playing pool then we head to the up market wine bars. We always seem to end up at the same dodgy, dark pub that is fast becoming a local to us. The music is great and the people so friendly, you can just chill out before heading home. I am now going out so much that my kids complain that they never see me! My relationship with my family is brilliant and my sister and I have become firm buddies again. We are off to Scotland next week. 2 adults and 7 children, thank goodness for these holiday parks that provide entertainment. I don't regret my move to Australia although it nearly cost me my marriage. Luckily I managed to persuade hubby to come back before I really became a moody cow... since being back he has never had a regret. He enjoys work, socializing (sometimes even with me) and our marriage is stronger than ever. I do miss living in Sassafras but not the fear of bush fires and the damp in the winter. lack of heating, flies and all the rest that came with it. I am so content now that I am home though. I wish all of you coming back the best of luck. I also hope that those still in limbo can soon find a place to call home! I know England isn't for everyone and I hope that those people can settle and be as happy as I am.xx |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Fantastic news that you're doing so well back HOME!!!!!!!:thumbsup:
I bet the weather will be picking up soon and you've got daffs everywhere and the hedgerows are looking beautiful? It'll be summer before you know it, long summer evenings without mozzies and flies, sat in a beer garden drinking proper beer, in a country village...heaven! You took the gamble of coming here, and you've taken the gamble of going home. I'm so happy for you that this last one is paying off big time. Long may it continue for you all. :thumbsup: |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by woodyinoz
(Post 4566349)
I must apologize to all on here. I promised to keep in constant contact when I returned but I haven't. Is it because life here is horrid and I am too embarrassed to admit my mistake - NO.. We are still having a ball.
for those that don't know my story: We sold up and left Melbourne after 3 1/2 years back in December. We spent 6 weeks touring Australia, Thailand and Bruno and had a fantastic time. We arrived in the UK January 25th and I have to say that I have only had one hour where I wondered if I had done the correct thing. We managed to find work very easily. I am now working 3,4 days a week part time fitting fairly well around the school. The work is fun and varied and the pay is good! Hubby is still contracting at a stupidly high rate. They are looking at extended his contract or taking him on full time soon. We are still living with my mother and the 3 girls have accepted to share a room. We looked into rented but we have taken the plunge and brought a house. We are hoping to move in a few weeks although the vendors keep changing their minds if they are selling every now and then:curse: the contracts are nearly ready to sign so fingers crossed. I am going out running 3 days a week in the countryside. I am managing about 4 miles at the moment. I haven't been mugged yet :thumbsup: The girls have settled very well at school and the only issues are that they are finding the work too easy:eek: There was some dumb kid that brought a knife in last week and the police were called straight away to deal with it. Apart from that they are having a ball. The eldest who began to hate school in Australia is now trying 100% she is proud of her work again and is hoping to go to Oxford uni in many, many years! time to save I think. House prices are impossible and I really wish that we had kept ours many years ago as it would be a fantastic investment. Saying that we like many have managed to get back on the ladder. Luckily we still had a little inheritance tied up in property which is being released. The house that we are buying is in a small village near Watership down. There is a primary and secondary school here plus a pub:rofl: My social life is now awesome. The pubs are brilliant. We often start an evening in one playing pool then we head to the up market wine bars. We always seem to end up at the same dodgy, dark pub that is fast becoming a local to us. The music is great and the people so friendly, you can just chill out before heading home. I am now going out so much that my kids complain that they never see me! My relationship with my family is brilliant and my sister and I have become firm buddies again. We are off to Scotland next week. 2 adults and 7 children, thank goodness for these holiday parks that provide entertainment. I don't regret my move to Australia although it nearly cost me my marriage. Luckily I managed to persuade hubby to come back before I really became a moody cow... since being back he has never had a regret. He enjoys work, socializing (sometimes even with me) and our marriage is stronger than ever. I do miss living in Sassafras but not the fear of bush fires and the damp in the winter. lack of heating, flies and all the rest that came with it. I am so content now that I am home though. I wish all of you coming back the best of luck. I also hope that those still in limbo can soon find a place to call home! I know England isn't for everyone and I hope that those people can settle and be as happy as I am.xx Hi Woody - brilliant post and great to hear that you are so happy and things are going so well for you. Keep enjoying - England is great isn't it? :beer: |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by LouiseD
(Post 4566395)
. Keep enjoying - England is great isn't it? :beer:
The weathers turning colder, so here comes the winter in a cold house with draughty windows and no central heating! Go hug a radiator and have a little pity for us eh?!!!:lol: |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4566408)
Oh stop it!!! Us lot are still stuck over here at the arse end of the planet!!
The weathers turning colder, so here comes the winter in a cold house with draughty windows and no central heating! Go hug a radiator and have a little pity for us eh?!!!:lol: I won't mention the lovely spring sunrises, chirping birds, country lanes and walks. I'd better shut up hadn't I? |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by LouiseD
(Post 4566427)
Hi Tracey - sorry, don't mean to rub it in :D .
I won't mention the lovely spring sunrises, chirping birds, country lanes and walks. I'd better shut up hadn't I? This is not the laughter of the amused, it is of the hysterical :lol: Get me out of here, arghhhhhhhh |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by LouiseD
(Post 4566427)
Hi Tracey - sorry, don't mean to rub it in :D .
I won't mention the lovely spring sunrises, chirping birds, country lanes and walks. I'd better shut up hadn't I? That's it.....you've really gone too far now woman!!!! I'm off to put my head in the oven :eek: |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by Rosie Cheeks
(Post 4566442)
:rofl:
This is not the laughter of the amused, it is of the hysterical :lol: Get me out of here, arghhhhhhhh |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4566461)
That's it.....you've really gone too far now woman!!!! I'm off to put my head in the oven :eek:
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Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4566462)
How long have you got left to serve Rosie???
Well done to you WoodyinOz, you can change your name now:lol: |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by LouiseD
(Post 4566427)
Hi Tracey - sorry, don't mean to rub it in :D .
I won't mention the lovely spring sunrises, chirping birds, country lanes and walks. I'd better shut up hadn't I? Today I woke to scape a small layer of ice off the window. I am now sitting here wearing a t. shirt with the sun shining. I think that it ended up being 17degs yesterday. Well I had better jump in the bath before my sister comes around for lunch and chills in the garden with me:p . Tracey you will be here soon. At least you have given it a good go so you should have no regrets - hopefully:confused: |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4566461)
That's it.....you've really gone too far now woman!!!! I'm off to put my head in the oven :eek:
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Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4566462)
How long have you got left to serve Rosie???
But, I hope to at least get back to the UK for a decent amount of time soon :) |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by Rosie Cheeks
(Post 4566934)
Have been given a life sentence :eek: , thanks to the Aussie Hubby :wub: .
) Not about being married to an Aussie though !!! |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by woodyinoz
(Post 4566886)
Sorry to rub it in too. I have just finished a 6.6 mile run in the countryside. I had 6 cars pass me and only saw 1 piece of litter. The birds are singing their little hearts out and the woodpeckers are busy in the tree's. The trees are just starting to bud and the fields are a bright green. All the spring flowers are out and the animals are all wearing 'do not disturb, bonkathon in action signs' the girls had a sex ed lesson Sunday curtesy of a bull.
Today I woke to scape a small layer of ice off the window. I am now sitting here wearing a t. shirt with the sun shining. I think that it ended up being 17degs yesterday. Well I had better jump in the bath before my sister comes around for lunch and chills in the garden with me:p . Tracey you will be here soon. At least you have given it a good go so you should have no regrets - hopefully:confused: I've just discovered today, I MIGHT be home by Christmas 2008. I HOPE. |
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...:) |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by woodyinoz
(Post 4566886)
Sorry to rub it in too. I have just finished a 6.6 mile run in the countryside. ..:
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Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by dunroving
(Post 4568642)
Just out of interest, how do you know it was 6.6 miles?
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. |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4567681)
Okay okay you lot.....enough already!!!:p
I've just discovered today, I MIGHT be home by Christmas 2008. I HOPE. Hope all goes to plan, and that you definately will be home by then. All the best. |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by woodyinoz
(Post 4569296)
I did use a pedometer the other week for my run but it broke:mad: so I worked it out on google maps. Great site with heaps of detail. You can even plan a run around the pubs:rofl:
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!!:thumbsup: 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!!! |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4567681)
Okay okay you lot.....enough already!!!:p
I've just discovered today, I MIGHT be home by Christmas 2008. I HOPE. 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. |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by Mrs Best
(Post 4570221)
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 too am planning my return around the school year, it is tricky, so I might take your approach. :) |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by Rosie Cheeks
(Post 4570281)
Great post Mrs Best.
I too am planning my return around the school year, it is tricky, so I might take your approach. :) Thought you were on a life sentence anyways? |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by Mrs Best
(Post 4570700)
Well, for us - the first thing to plan around is when's the best time for job hunting - as it's quiet around Xmas/New Year and again in summer. Once a job is sorted - everything else will just have to happen as and when!!
Thought you were on a life sentence anyways? 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. |
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.! |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by Rosie Cheeks
(Post 4570852)
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. If you really really want to go back, work at it, plan it, and it will happen! |
Re: 2 Months back already!
:thumbsup: Absolutely spiffing :rofl: post, so happy for you.
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Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4567681)
Okay okay you lot.....enough already!!!:p
I've just discovered today, I MIGHT be home by Christmas 2008. I HOPE. |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Mmm.. bit of a dampner though reading the paper yesterday; House Prices Fall and the interest rates are set to go up. :(
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Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by Mrs Best
(Post 4570217)
Great to hear it's all going positively!! Keep us updated!!:thumbsup:
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? |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by Dreamaway 10
(Post 4570947)
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.! I hope that you have a great trip back. Are you flying straight through or stopping off? |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Hi there Woody .We are stopping in Hong Kong for 2 full days.Cannot wait must get some serious shopping done and get into the swing of it for my return.Hong Kong is supposed to be amazing.
Better not spend too much as I have a house to save for.lol. |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by woodyinoz
(Post 4566349)
I am going out running 3 days a week in the countryside. I am managing about 4 miles at the moment. I haven't been mugged yet :thumbsup: hey careful, theres still time!!! :) Glad you are enjoying being back, it's great isnt it. |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Glad to hear that you're feeling happy and settled. :)
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Re: 2 Months back already!
Well you are making me feel very unfit especially as I spend far too much time on this computer and I have Pizza for tea:(
Really pleased you have settled back in so well - good for you! |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by woodyinoz
(Post 4569296)
I did use a pedometer the other week for my run but it broke:mad: so I worked it out on google maps. Great site with heaps of detail. You can even plan a run around the pubs:rofl:
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. Hey, my son is doing the Flora marathon on 22nd April for the first time! He has been training like mad running everywhere! Good luck |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by PLANTS
(Post 4595243)
Not been on for ages and saw your post Woody, glad its all going so well for you.
Hey, my son is doing the Flora marathon on 22nd April for the first time! He has been training like mad running everywhere! Good luck |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4566393)
Fantastic news that you're doing so well back HOME!!!!!!!:thumbsup:
I bet the weather will be picking up soon and you've got daffs everywhere and the hedgerows are looking beautiful? It'll be summer before you know it, long summer evenings without mozzies and flies, sat in a beer garden drinking proper beer, in a country village...heaven! You took the gamble of coming here, and you've taken the gamble of going home. I'm so happy for you that this last one is paying off big time. Long may it continue for you all. :thumbsup: |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Glad to hear that you are all settled back in the UK Woody. I must say miuch as I am happy here I do still miss the green countryside of the UK.
Have fun. Nicky |
Re: 2 Months back already!
Originally Posted by woodyinoz
(Post 4566349)
I must apologize to all on here. I promised to keep in constant contact when I returned but I haven't. Is it because life here is horrid and I am too embarrassed to admit my mistake - NO.. We are still having a ball.
for those that don't know my story: We sold up and left Melbourne after 3 1/2 years back in December. We spent 6 weeks touring Australia, Thailand and Bruno and had a fantastic time. We arrived in the UK January 25th and I have to say that I have only had one hour where I wondered if I had done the correct thing. We managed to find work very easily. I am now working 3,4 days a week part time fitting fairly well around the school. The work is fun and varied and the pay is good! Hubby is still contracting at a stupidly high rate. They are looking at extended his contract or taking him on full time soon. We are still living with my mother and the 3 girls have accepted to share a room. We looked into rented but we have taken the plunge and brought a house. We are hoping to move in a few weeks although the vendors keep changing their minds if they are selling every now and then:curse: the contracts are nearly ready to sign so fingers crossed. I am going out running 3 days a week in the countryside. I am managing about 4 miles at the moment. I haven't been mugged yet :thumbsup: The girls have settled very well at school and the only issues are that they are finding the work too easy:eek: There was some dumb kid that brought a knife in last week and the police were called straight away to deal with it. Apart from that they are having a ball. The eldest who began to hate school in Australia is now trying 100% she is proud of her work again and is hoping to go to Oxford uni in many, many years! time to save I think. House prices are impossible and I really wish that we had kept ours many years ago as it would be a fantastic investment. Saying that we like many have managed to get back on the ladder. Luckily we still had a little inheritance tied up in property which is being released. The house that we are buying is in a small village near Watership down. There is a primary and secondary school here plus a pub:rofl: My social life is now awesome. The pubs are brilliant. We often start an evening in one playing pool then we head to the up market wine bars. We always seem to end up at the same dodgy, dark pub that is fast becoming a local to us. The music is great and the people so friendly, you can just chill out before heading home. I am now going out so much that my kids complain that they never see me! My relationship with my family is brilliant and my sister and I have become firm buddies again. We are off to Scotland next week. 2 adults and 7 children, thank goodness for these holiday parks that provide entertainment. I don't regret my move to Australia although it nearly cost me my marriage. Luckily I managed to persuade hubby to come back before I really became a moody cow... since being back he has never had a regret. He enjoys work, socializing (sometimes even with me) and our marriage is stronger than ever. I do miss living in Sassafras but not the fear of bush fires and the damp in the winter. lack of heating, flies and all the rest that came with it. I am so content now that I am home though. I wish all of you coming back the best of luck. I also hope that those still in limbo can soon find a place to call home! I know England isn't for everyone and I hope that those people can settle and be as happy as I am.xx |
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