Originally Posted by kiwi_child (Post 4336723)

As a young adult in NZ we would organise (often taking turns) social ge togethers (sometimes something just as simple as a group of us going to a movie and a coffee after). Also we would drop by and visit each other on an impromptu basis.

The guys often putting round with their cars and the girls having/going for a coffee or tea or going for a stroll or some window shopping. Other times we'd just all sit around our friends place we visited and chat etc. Was never a big deal where you had to be 'penciled in' for a visit. If they were busy, we'd catch up with them later, and just shoot off and visit someone else

Originally Posted by Dizzillusioned (Post 4336846)

We did this in the UK, just a couple of the women, bottle of wine and chick flick. I think I'm asking too much for it to happen here though and I don't have years to work at it. :(

Originally Posted by seasprite (Post 4337002)

well I haven't been here that long..(3 months) but hoping to escape back to normality in next week or so. Scotch that...WILL be !! Cannot wait. As for what to do first I have an A4 list of local places to visit. I am a bit worried about husband though as he is more reluctant to return.However we agree we will appreciate whatever we have in the future SO much more after this little expensive episode! Call it our mid life crisis! x;)

Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 4337108)

When is Louise going? I'm on QF through Singapore on the night of Feb 11th, shopping bag in hand

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/1...ettartxre8.gif

Fancy a beer anyone! :beer:

Originally Posted by Mrs_Twanky (Post 4337112)

Bill Bryson once said that he liked the UK because he needed only one set of clothes. He could use these all year.

I don't have any time for people who moan about the weeather, less for people who make life choices based upon the weather. Weaklings!

The Uk is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I live in South Cambs and am about to take my dog out through the fields under bright blue skies where I will enjoy a solitary walk surrounded by miles and miles of rolling coutryside, birdsong and bracing fresh air.

Softies.

T.

Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 4337108)

When is Louise going? I'm on QF through Singapore on the night of Feb 11th, shopping bag in hand

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/1...ettartxre8.gif

Fancy a beer anyone! :beer:

Originally Posted by St.Georges Girl (Post 4337173)

I think I read somewhere last week that she said "only 2 weeks to go"...not positive though. So you liked the little trolley then Polly.

Originally Posted by LouiseD (Post 4337202)

I'll be leaving 7th Feb Polly :D :rofl: :thumbup:

11th Feb is my youngest daughter's 18th birthday so will be back in the UK in time to celebrate with her thank goodness - can't wait :D

Am looking forward to Dubai airport shopping en-route too!

Originally Posted by St.Georges Girl (Post 4337057)

So I'm assuming you mean for good seasprite? Where is 'home' for you and where are you in Oz?

Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 4337244)

You'll be just ahead of me then - and with the bonus of a one-way ticket :D

Originally Posted by LouiseD (Post 4337206)

Nine days to go......... :D