Originally Posted by Bevm

Great to hear from you, Flea.

I agree about the birdsong. Glorious!

Did you hear that cuckoos seem to have disappeared? People are in two minds. They're awful birds that harm others, but that cuckoo call always was a sign of spring.

Now we're over the jetlag it's time to get things organized to move back. I think perhaps the longer time changes are easier. Just lose most of a day. 8 hours is horrid. Totally knocks everything off.

Bev

Originally Posted by Londonuck

When all the visitors came to BC they all arrived on that BA84 at 6.30pm. They only had to stay up for 3 hours and a good nights sleep. Going this way the planes always landed at 11ish in morning. Red bull and vodka... its the only way to stay awake Bev.

Originally Posted by Adelia

Hi Flea,

Couldn't help noticing your post as we've been admiring the cherry blossom and magnolias too, here in Cornwall. Also the rhododenrons and camellias, absolutely stunning!

We arrived here a week or two before you I think and have had beautiful weather since, except for a day or two of rain. Lucky we missed the bad winter weather!

So glad to hear your dog survived the journey, it would be quite a worry to me if I had to bring any pets with me. Great news!

Good luck with everything!
Adelia

Originally Posted by quoll

Good to hear that things have started off so well Flea!

I agree the magnolias are a picture and all the blossom in the hedgerows does put a smile on one's face! We saw the most glorious magnolia in Mildenhall today and some of the daffs are still going very strong.

I am also enjoying the birdsong. What a pleasant change from the raucous squawks of the cockies and magpies in Aus. These ones actually SING!

Shame about today's weather and when I was at the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst the other day it was cold wet and miserable but who cares, it has been glorious most of the past fortnight.

Hope all the job searching goes smoothly and you know where you will be heading for. Australia will be a dim and distant memory before too long I expect.

Originally Posted by ezzie

Quoll! Are you back in Blighty again already? Have you taken to sneaking off from Mr. Quoll twice a year now! Where are you and how lovely is it to be back?

Originally Posted by Fleaflyfloflum

Thanks everyone.

You are right about the birdsong Quoll. Was listening to a songthrush in my daugthers garden this morning. Then a bit later a big fat robin sat on the lawn pulling up an enormous worm!!
Being in the countryside is wonderful, although I was sad to see 3 dead badgers on the roadside in the last few days. Not sure why so many seem to be getting run over. Cant remember seeing them years ago

I neednt have worried about my dog coming over. I have never seen her so perky. The cooler climate seems to suit her. She was well looked after on her flight. When we picked her up she had been bathed and even had her hair blow dried

Saw my first Britains Got Talent show on Saturday night. I laughed my socks off. I will do an individual thread for this womn that was on there. She sure as hell deserves it!

Originally Posted by Fleaflyfloflum

My little disabled grandaughter who is now 21mths old, was totally dumbstruck when nanna walked in the room she thinks i live in the computer on the webcam. Seeing me in the flesh was a bit of a shock to her, but i burst into ters when she held her arms up for me to give her a cuddle!
Nothing will take me away from these kids again.

Originally Posted by YankeemovingAbroad

Hi Flea glad to see you made it back home safely. I could feel your happiness vibrating from your post. Just wanted to say Hi to you.Btw, that little lady in Britain's got talent has really caught the attention of people here in America. Nice to see people have their dreams come true.

Originally Posted by sunbather

This had me in floods of tears. I have small grandchildren in the UK and another on the way and I really miss them

I'm so pleased that hings have worked out well for you.