TraceyW

We were going to visit the pinnacles until a mate told us they went. They had only been out of the car a few minutes and the flies were covering them. They'd planned a barbi and all sorts! What a lovely thought...barbequed fly!!

northernbird

When we went there wasn't a fly to be seen. I guess its the luck of the draw.

Teabag

Okay, well I have been known to have a moan about boring Perth, but I must say I was quite relieved to be back after just spending two weeks on the Gold Coast and four days in Sydney!

I am from Brisbane but it's been 12 years and my god after living in Perth everything just seemed so close and busy, also found Brissie to be very shabby and unkempt, maybe it's because of the more prolific vegetation, I dunno.
Then Sydney, whoa!! long drives to everything, crowds, etc. although I find Sydney very beautiful and vibrant and would probably be happy living there if I could live close to the city.

But the wide open spaces of Perth was a welcome relief, as was the dry heat after really finding it tough going over east in the humidity.

Anyway's we are off to Tasmania to live now, hopefully in the next 2-3 months once this house has a buyer. Fingers crossed for a quick sale!

tillergirl

Hi.

I'm from shropshire in the uk. I'm currently living in New Zealand. I want to go back to the UK. I've only been here 6 months and i hate it. I feel guilty for wanting to return so quickly. However, i know it's just not for me. My husband likes it and so does my 17 year old. Our twelve year old wants to go home. Do you think it's so bad to give in now? I just think if i stay much longer i will totally lose what mind i have left.

TraceyW

Poor thing you. You're not alone, you'll find a lot of folk on here understand just how you feel.

Would your hubby go home now? What about your eldest? Have you told them how unhappy you feel?

I don't think it's bad to give in after 6 months. You know what you like, and you don't feel that NZ is for you. Is there any chance your feelings may change over the coming year? If not, go home.

tillergirl

My hubby says to treat the next few months as a long holiday. He plans to show me all of the areas of Nz we researched, whilst in the UK.

My eldest does know how unhappy i am and he understands. He says he may stay even if we go. I accept this.

I should explain that when we came my husbands mother and step-father also came. We did not really want this but, how do you say no to your mother-in-law. They have been an extra strain financially and emotionaly. I moved from the South Island to the North, alone, to try and have some space. (They had been living with us since we arrived) They are now moving up to us and once again we could do with out it.

They now have a two year work visa. They have said they are going to stay and have even encouraged our 17 year old to stay with them, when we go.

Whilst this sounds like a generous offer i feel they are only thinking of ways to make me stay. If we do not stay they stand very little chan ce of getting residency.

I just feel so guilty. If i go they deffinately stand no chance of staying for good. However, i did advise them not to come straight away. I wanted them to wait untill we had settled.

Our third child is due on May the 8th. I hate the thought of having it in NZ. You would think his mom would be a comfort, not a worry, at this time.
She lets us know that she feels we should look after her. I just want my family and friends. I know i have the sea, sun etc.......but what use is this life style if you can't share it even with your nearest and dearest, because you are so miserable.

I'm sure we will return soon. My mom is due over for a month, very soon. This will help. I may even return with her just to make sure it's what i want.

Thank you for listening. I'm glad to know i'm not on my own.

Has everything turned out well for you?

lil_ol_wine_drinker_me

That just reminded me of the Billy Connolly tour of Australia when he danced naked round The Pinnacles, now I know he wasnt dancing he was keeping the flies off!

TraceyW

Hutch

http://www.aldi.com.au/ - European imported chocolate as far as the eye can see (you have to scrap the OAPs for it on pension Thursday, but hey-ho).

northernbird

We don't have Aldi over here poppet!

Hutch

Oh. Forum equivalent of rubbing salt into a wound then. I'll return to the hold music on this call to a customer support number then ...

northernbird

yep

CHELSEAJAMIE

Yes, the south of England is lovely WHEN the suns out, IF you are lucky enough to be able to afford to live there, of course. Doesn't seem very English where I live in the Midlands these days...more Polish/Czech etc...

paula 1

Here we go again, the sun never comes out in the UK cause it's all doom & gloom.......... Australia also has it fair share of migrants, you seem to forget you will be one of them soon!!

TruBrit

haha so true, the peeps forget that