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Hi everyone, just popped in to the local library to use the computer as we still do not have our own one to use. Our stay in Hong Kong was just lovely...sad to leave my Oh while he returned to Perth but it will not be long until we are all back together.....what can I say....it's lovely we have had nothing but lovely help both from family and friends and complete strangers from the check out assistants in supermarkets (the choice, price amazing) to the local postie stopping for a chat....the weather has been fine...cold in the mornings and evenings but that certainly does not bother us, we pick up our car tomorrow and are currently looking for rentals....I really want to say that we are just so pleased to be back home...went into Manchester on Saturday, the place was vibrant...just amazed what the have done again with the city in the two years since we have been here...is it full of glum people certainly the opposite, we have not laughed so much in years....are we being mugged or feel threatend....nope.....it it all doom and gloom just the opposite....so far we are pleased as punch to be home....have I thought of Perth...no not at all but then I never did on our visits home....our boys are like they use to be...just smiley and happy to be home with their friends and family......okay have to go before our food melts in the car...yes it is that hot here today....
Take care and I will be intouch (groan do I hear you all say..lol) asap.

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Hi Brits,

Really good to hear that you are loving being back - I heard that it was really warm today over there - I think you've picked a great time to return as the Summer is about to begin.

I AM QUITE ENVIOUS MY DEAR!!!! :)

Good luck with the rental hunting - keep us posted as we need to hear updates :thumbup:

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Good to hear from you Brits! So glad that you havent been disappointed by first impressions and hope that all the house hunting goes brilliantly!

Looking forward to your updates!

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Great to hear from you! How great that you are loving everything so much - put a smile on my face :)

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That is great news, its always a worry that you'll step off the plane and think uh oh!! To have to opposite is positive news for the others that are confused about what to do (like myself!!)

I'm going back to Leeds this summer and i can't wait to see a bit of buzz and atmosphere again!

good luck on resettling. Enjoy!!

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Great to hear it feels good :thumbup: Best of luck and keep us posted!

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So happy for you and your family :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Chris:)

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that sounds wonderful:thumbsup:

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So happy you are Happy:thumbsup:

LibbyX

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Great to hear from you Brits, so happy that it's all working our for you.

Good luck with the rental. :thumbsup:

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Hi J :)

So pleased you sound so upbeat - Coming back to this improved weather certainly must help. You have my number so be sure to text me and let me know how you are getting on.

Really happy for you - stay in touch and Im sure the confused expats on here would love another update.

Love to you

C xxx

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Glad to hear you are happy to be home.

It's 6 months (and 2 days) since we came back and I must admit I have never once been sorry.

I wish you all the best with your house hunting etc. Take time to breathe and enjoy it all.

Keep smiling and remember we are the lucky ones :):D

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No groans from me - a wonderful update....keep them coming:D

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Good to see returnees settling so well, we depart New Zealand hopefully within the next 6 months to return to North Wales after 3 years...been an up and down experience, really looking forward to getting home

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Do you have a return date yet? :fingerscrossed:

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No, not yet:( Still working on it.

How about you?

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I'm praying for fall 2011 now ... as you know, educational jobs are cyclical/seasonal, and uni positions are all but done for the year.

If any of your travel plans involve routing through Glasgow let me know and I'll be happy to buy you a cuppa and give you a lift anywhere you need.

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Thanks, I will definitely keep that in mind:thumbsup:

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Hi, I will text soon.....I have not even had time to visit my Oh family or even my sister yet....and they are not far away, I am spending a lot of time though trying to find a rental...they seem as rare as hen's teeth at the moment which is just my luck....my OH who is still in Aus has said buy if you cannot find anything decent.....alas I really want to have a good look around first to visit new areas etc.....that and our furniture is arriving much sooner that I was told it would....we had our first drop of rain last night but other than that the weather has been good. Okay have to go as I have sneaked on my dads computer....lol..like being a teenager again (oh don't I wish..lol)
All the best
Jxx

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Really glad J your all happy....I remember your first thread back..ie...furniture arriving...etc....same for me now....groan...and still have not find a rental....but so gar glad to be home...our sons are enjoying themselves and cannot wait to start earning some money form part time work as they just love the clothes and concerts (sorry gigs....lol) that they can go to here...went to Llandudno in North Wales last friday for the day with my dad and it was lovely....trying to slip in a few nice days out now and again while we can....but really just trying to get a rental which seems to take up a lot of my time....something will come along though.....bank holiday this weekend so arranging some family time together...
take care
J

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Hi Quoll, my first impressions was how friendly people were....then how green everywhere was and the birds twittering all day and seems to be most of the night...lol....enjoying being home and appreciating what we missed....how's the wedding going? I saw a lovely hat the other day at the Trafford Centre and though of you....
take care and thank you to everyone for your good wishes.....