I'm an ex Expat!
Jul 2nd 2008 | 12:30 pm
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itchy feet again!
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I'm an ex Expat!
I've got Comfy Slipper Syndrome..........I'm home! Mr Oldbag and I arrived Monday morning in Manchester to bright blue skies and warm sunshine.........couldn't have been a better welcome. I must confess to feeling not a pang as we took off from Toronto and looked down at all those straight roads full of twinkling lights; I was so happy that it was one way tickets in my bag. Sure, there'll be some things I'll miss, but having my family within easy-visiting distance more than makes up for that. One of the best things was when my 87 year old mum said to me, with tears in her eyes, that she had missed me so much and couldn't believe she'd never have to say Goodbye again; the other was getting a phone call from my daughter, saying the same thing.
You can keep your big houses, huge gardens and swimming pools, and all the material possessions.......I have what I want......the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if that sounds cheesey.....too bad!
You can keep your big houses, huge gardens and swimming pools, and all the material possessions.......I have what I want......the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if that sounds cheesey.....too bad!
Jul 2nd 2008 | 12:38 pm
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Re: I'm an ex Expat!
I've got Comfy Slipper Syndrome..........I'm home! Mr Oldbag and I arrived Monday morning in Manchester to bright blue skies and warm sunshine.........couldn't have been a better welcome. I must confess to feeling not a pang as we took off from Toronto and looked down at all those straight roads full of twinkling lights; I was so happy that it was one way tickets in my bag. Sure, there'll be some things I'll miss, but having my family within easy-visiting distance more than makes up for that. One of the best things was when my 87 year old mum said to me, with tears in her eyes, that she had missed me so much and couldn't believe she'd never have to say Goodbye again; the other was getting a phone call from my daughter, saying the same thing.
You can keep your big houses, huge gardens and swimming pools, and all the material possessions.......I have what I want......the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if that sounds cheesey.....too bad!
You can keep your big houses, huge gardens and swimming pools, and all the material possessions.......I have what I want......the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if that sounds cheesey.....too bad!
Jul 2nd 2008 | 12:38 pm
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Re: I'm an ex Expat!
Woo hoo - what a great feeling to have! Hope it all goes swimmingly from now on, I am envious in the extreme!!!!!
Jul 2nd 2008 | 12:54 pm
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Glad to hear you arrived home in one piece, all the best for the future
Jul 2nd 2008 | 1:15 pm
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Very best wishes OB
Jul 2nd 2008 | 1:17 pm
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Re: I'm an ex Expat!
I've got Comfy Slipper Syndrome..........I'm home! Mr Oldbag and I arrived Monday morning in Manchester to bright blue skies and warm sunshine.........couldn't have been a better welcome. I must confess to feeling not a pang as we took off from Toronto and looked down at all those straight roads full of twinkling lights; I was so happy that it was one way tickets in my bag. Sure, there'll be some things I'll miss, but having my family within easy-visiting distance more than makes up for that. One of the best things was when my 87 year old mum said to me, with tears in her eyes, that she had missed me so much and couldn't believe she'd never have to say Goodbye again; the other was getting a phone call from my daughter, saying the same thing.
You can keep your big houses, huge gardens and swimming pools, and all the material possessions.......I have what I want......the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if that sounds cheesey.....too bad!
You can keep your big houses, huge gardens and swimming pools, and all the material possessions.......I have what I want......the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if that sounds cheesey.....too bad!
Jul 2nd 2008 | 1:19 pm
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Re: I'm an ex Expat!
I've got Comfy Slipper Syndrome..........I'm home! Mr Oldbag and I arrived Monday morning in Manchester to bright blue skies and warm sunshine.........couldn't have been a better welcome. I must confess to feeling not a pang as we took off from Toronto and looked down at all those straight roads full of twinkling lights; I was so happy that it was one way tickets in my bag. Sure, there'll be some things I'll miss, but having my family within easy-visiting distance more than makes up for that. One of the best things was when my 87 year old mum said to me, with tears in her eyes, that she had missed me so much and couldn't believe she'd never have to say Goodbye again; the other was getting a phone call from my daughter, saying the same thing.
You can keep your big houses, huge gardens and swimming pools, and all the material possessions.......I have what I want......the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if that sounds cheesey.....too bad!
You can keep your big houses, huge gardens and swimming pools, and all the material possessions.......I have what I want......the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if that sounds cheesey.....too bad!
Lovely post, nothing cheesy about it. Enjoy your time back home and may the happiness continue.
Jul 2nd 2008 | 3:49 pm
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So happy for you OB.
Jul 2nd 2008 | 3:50 pm
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Well done but I think that you must have landed back in Canada - I'll not believe sunshine in Manchester - not the one in the NW anyway!!
Jul 2nd 2008 | 4:19 pm
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Hurray for you OB! Enjoy the summer and forever!
Jul 2nd 2008 | 10:04 pm
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Fantastic news xxx
Jul 3rd 2008 | 12:26 am
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You sound like you're on top of the world, both literally and figuratively!
Congratulations! I hope to be in much the same position in about 6 months time (also in Manchester).
Congratulations! I hope to be in much the same position in about 6 months time (also in Manchester).
Jul 3rd 2008 | 8:28 am
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Bendy Bully
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Re: I'm an ex Expat!
Welcome home OB. 
Jul 3rd 2008 | 12:18 pm
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Great stuff, say hello to Manchester for me.
Jul 3rd 2008 | 1:24 pm
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Re: I'm an ex Expat!
I've got Comfy Slipper Syndrome..........I'm home! Mr Oldbag and I arrived Monday morning in Manchester to bright blue skies and warm sunshine.........couldn't have been a better welcome. I must confess to feeling not a pang as we took off from Toronto and looked down at all those straight roads full of twinkling lights; I was so happy that it was one way tickets in my bag. Sure, there'll be some things I'll miss, but having my family within easy-visiting distance more than makes up for that. One of the best things was when my 87 year old mum said to me, with tears in her eyes, that she had missed me so much and couldn't believe she'd never have to say Goodbye again; the other was getting a phone call from my daughter, saying the same thing.
You can keep your big houses, huge gardens and swimming pools, and all the material possessions.......I have what I want......the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if that sounds cheesey.....too bad!
You can keep your big houses, huge gardens and swimming pools, and all the material possessions.......I have what I want......the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if that sounds cheesey.....too bad!
Good luck and all the very best of wishes to you and your family......
