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taichiiqueen Feb 18th 2011 2:26 am
Lovin it!!
 
Been back 6 weeks, and I dont have one ounce of regret.Even though I have only just received my shipment and its water logged,I still dont miss Canada at all.

Anyone wanting advice, please ask.For those of you thinking bout it,if your hearts here then do not hesitate.The best part, my son is happy and smiling and loving life once again.:thumbsup:

Mummy in the foothills Feb 18th 2011 2:46 am
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:thumbsup:

Sally Redux Feb 18th 2011 3:04 am
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Wonderful :thumbsup:

fatcat65 Feb 18th 2011 3:37 am
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that's excellent news :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Where have you gone back to and what's the job situation really like?

Dunstable Diva Feb 18th 2011 4:47 am
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Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9185600)
Been back 6 weeks, and I dont have one ounce of regret.Even though I have only just received my shipment and its water logged,I still dont miss Canada at all.

Anyone wanting advice, please ask.For those of you thinking bout it,if your hearts here then do not hesitate.The best part, my son is happy and smiling and loving life once again.:thumbsup:
Jealous :thumbsup:

Beedubya Feb 18th 2011 8:31 am
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Originally Posted by fatcat65 (Post 9185723)
that's excellent news :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Where have you gone back to and what's the job situation really like?
Yes it would be good to know from a non doom and gloomer LOL!! ;)

taichiiqueen Feb 18th 2011 8:45 am
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I have come back to North Yorkshire from Alberta in Canada.The job situation is a bit slow, but it depends what industry you are in.I have already got a job,OH has had an interview but no job offer as yet, but then he is only looking for exactly what he wants.If you want to work you can.

Daffodils are peeing through and looking forward to Spring.:rofl:

Not perfect yet but we are getting there.:):):):)

sallysimmons Feb 18th 2011 8:48 am
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Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9186294)
I have come back to North Yorkshire
Ah that explains your happiness. God's own country!

taichiiqueen Feb 18th 2011 8:49 am
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Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9186294)
I have come back to North Yorkshire from Alberta in Canada.The job situation is a bit slow, but it depends what industry you are in.I have already got a job,OH has had an interview but no job offer as yet, but then he is only looking for exactly what he wants.If you want to work you can.

Daffodils are peeing through and looking forward to Spring.:rofl:

Not perfect yet but we are getting there.:):):):)

O dear,:p far too excited that should have read peeping

Spacecake799 Feb 18th 2011 3:23 pm
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Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9186294)
I have come back to North Yorkshire from Alberta in Canada.The job situation is a bit slow, but it depends what industry you are in.I have already got a job,OH has had an interview but no job offer as yet, but then he is only looking for exactly what he wants.If you want to work you can.

Daffodils are peeing through and looking forward to Spring.:rofl:

Not perfect yet but we are getting there.:):):):)
Hi,

Out of interest what line of work are you both in.

Glad its all going well for you

Carole

taichiiqueen Feb 20th 2011 10:44 am
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Originally Posted by Spacecake799 (Post 9186831)
Hi,

Out of interest what line of work are you both in.

Glad its all going well for you

Carole
Chemical industry and Teaching

chris955 Feb 20th 2011 5:38 pm
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Now oddly enough we have a regular (comedian) on another forum who would have us believe that part of the country is the pits, yobbos on every corner, 13 months of winter and no jobs.

Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9186306)
Ah that explains your happiness. God's own country!

Loch Lomond Feb 20th 2011 6:50 pm
Re: Lovin it!!
 
Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9185600)
Been back 6 weeks, and I dont have one ounce of regret.Even though I have only just received my shipment and its water logged,I still dont miss Canada at all.

Anyone wanting advice, please ask.For those of you thinking bout it,if your hearts here then do not hesitate.The best part, my son is happy and smiling and loving life once again.:thumbsup:
Well done. Sounds like you've done the right thing.

brits1 Feb 21st 2011 6:24 am
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Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9185600)
Been back 6 weeks, and I dont have one ounce of regret.Even though I have only just received my shipment and its water logged,I still dont miss Canada at all.

Anyone wanting advice, please ask.For those of you thinking bout it,if your hearts here then do not hesitate.The best part, my son is happy and smiling and loving life once again.:thumbsup:
Lovey news...the U.K is not a bad old girl at all....we have snow drops as well....and the sheep in the field across from us are getting louder by the min....lamb and spring is hopefully not far away.....good luck and hope hubbie finds what he is looking for

Mallory Feb 21st 2011 6:36 am
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Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9186294)
I have come back to North Yorkshire from Alberta in Canada.The job situation is a bit slow, but it depends what industry you are in.I have already got a job,OH has had an interview but no job offer as yet, but then he is only looking for exactly what he wants.If you want to work you can.

Daffodils are peeing through and looking forward to Spring.:rofl:

Not perfect yet but we are getting there.:):):):)
Did you only live in Canada for 3 months?

sallysimmons Feb 21st 2011 7:19 am
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Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 9190580)
Now oddly enough we have a regular (comedian) on another forum who would have us believe that part of the country is the pits, yobbos on every corner, 13 months of winter and no jobs.
Yes, it's all like that ... except for the part with the Yorkshire dales in it. Oh and the moors. And Harrogate. And York. And the beautiful coast around Whitby. And the cute little market towns. And the farm shops selling fresh produce. And the gorgeous villages. Oh and I almost forgot the stone cottages. But apart from all that ... yeah, it pretty much sucks :rofl::rofl:

Beedubya Feb 21st 2011 7:21 am
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Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9192089)
Yes, it's all like that ... except for the part with the Yorkshire dales in it. Oh and the moors. And Harrogate. And York. And the beautiful coast around Whitby. And the cute little market towns. And the farm shops selling fresh produce. And the gorgeous villages. Oh and I almost forgot the stone cottages. But apart from all that ... yeah, it pretty much sucks :rofl::rofl:
Don't forget the weather Sally!!! :sneaky: You know raining all the time......

taichiiqueen Feb 23rd 2011 8:30 am
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Originally Posted by Mallory (Post 9191988)
Did you only live in Canada for 3 months?
6 months, and that was too long.

taichiiqueen Feb 23rd 2011 8:32 am
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Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9192089)
Yes, it's all like that ... except for the part with the Yorkshire dales in it. Oh and the moors. And Harrogate. And York. And the beautiful coast around Whitby. And the cute little market towns. And the farm shops selling fresh produce. And the gorgeous villages. Oh and I almost forgot the stone cottages. But apart from all that ... yeah, it pretty much sucks :rofl::rofl:

Dont forget the sense of humor.:rofl:

sallysimmons Feb 23rd 2011 9:37 am
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But of course the downside is all those ferrets running around.

Dunstable Diva Feb 23rd 2011 1:40 pm
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Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9197254)
6 months, and that was too long.
I've been here 6 years and I still dont like it !!!!!!!!:confused:

Miss Clinique Apr 9th 2011 9:19 pm
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I am glad you are back in the UK and happy. I did wonder about you and your family. Must be a big relief to see your son happy again.

Good luck.

Guinness Apr 13th 2011 4:51 am
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Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9192089)
Yes, it's all like that ... except for the part with the Yorkshire dales in it. Oh and the moors. And Harrogate. And York. And the beautiful coast around Whitby. And the cute little market towns. And the farm shops selling fresh produce. And the gorgeous villages. Oh and I almost forgot the stone cottages. But apart from all that ... yeah, it pretty much sucks


:rofl::rofl:
I love your response, we are also moving from Canada to Yorkshire at the end of Oct. Been here 18 years and it is time to be near family again.
Good luck to everyone :thumbsup:

jemima55 Apr 13th 2011 10:08 am
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Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9192089)
Yes, it's all like that ... except for the part with the Yorkshire dales in it. Oh and the moors. And Harrogate. And York. And the beautiful coast around Whitby. And the cute little market towns. And the farm shops selling fresh produce. And the gorgeous villages. Oh and I almost forgot the stone cottages. But apart from all that ... yeah, it pretty much sucks :rofl::rofl:
Oh, Sally, you make me laugh! We hung on to our house in North Yorkshire when we moved to the USA. Best thing we could have done. When we went back for a visit it all looked so breathtakingly beautiful! I also like British weather, having been in countries that have extreme temperatures I think we are pretty lucky!

shelley748 Apr 13th 2011 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by jemima55 (Post 9303720)
Oh, Sally, you make me laugh! We hung on to our house in North Yorkshire when we moved to the USA. Best thing we could have done. When we went back for a visit it all looked so breathtakingly beautiful! I also like British weather, having been in countries that have extreme temperatures I think we are pretty lucky!
Very sensible, wish we had held onto our house:(:(

bandrui Apr 13th 2011 6:38 pm
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Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9186294)
I have come back to North Yorkshire from Alberta in Canada.The job situation is a bit slow, but it depends what industry you are in.I have already got a job,OH has had an interview but no job offer as yet, but then he is only looking for exactly what he wants.If you want to work you can.

Daffodils are peeing through and looking forward to Spring.:rofl:

Not perfect yet but we are getting there.:):):):)
Way to go, Taichiqueen :thumbup:. Love to hear those happy sounds. SOunds like you are really glad to be back.
Honestly, at the moment I don't kjnow how all the in-between stuff is ever going to get done. I need a boot in the backside. When the weather warms up maybe. :(

handyman Apr 14th 2011 9:25 am
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Glad to hear of a happy camper! Here's a really useful website for anyone returning or thinking of returning to the UK. It's called :)moneysavingexpert.com. It's edited by UK consumer guru Martin Lewis & has oodles of money saving ideas, tools and guides to almost everything UK. Best of all there are no ads & you can get a free weekly newsletter. They have over 5 million subscribers! I've found a ton of useful info there.

jemima55 Apr 14th 2011 10:33 am
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I echo that. Moneysavingexpert is a great website for keeping those bills down! I used to use it all the time.

bandrui Apr 14th 2011 5:56 pm
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Originally Posted by jemima55 (Post 9305933)
I echo that. Moneysavingexpert is a great website for keeping those bills down! I used to use it all the time.
I'll third that! I posted it on another thread but noone noticed. Oh well....

windsong Apr 20th 2011 1:58 am
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Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9190109)
Chemical industry and Teaching
So glad to hear you are having fun and settling in.

Can you tell me which one found it easier to get a job? Was it the teacher out of the two of you?

The reason I ask is that I was a teacher in the UK 30 years ago and would love to return to it when I go back. I am just not sure how difficult it will be to find a job teaching - or how for that matter.

taichiiqueen Apr 20th 2011 2:41 am
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Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9316499)
So glad to hear you are having fun and settling in.

Can you tell me which one found it easier to get a job? Was it the teacher out of the two of you?

The reason I ask is that I was a teacher in the UK 30 years ago and would love to return to it when I go back. I am just not sure how difficult it will be to find a job teaching - or how for that matter.
I am the Teacher and got a job almost straight away, though I still had a connections,which helped.BUT, supply work is always available and is the easiest route back into teaching.

windsong Apr 20th 2011 3:49 am
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Originally Posted by taichiiqueen (Post 9316596)
I am the Teacher and got a job almost straight away, though I still had a connections,which helped.BUT, supply work is always available and is the easiest route back into teaching.
Ohhh my gosh!!! Can you give me some tips as to how to find a teaching job there. I wonder if I will need to return to school to do it, though. I do have a lifetime teaching certification from Scotland, though.

Kentish Lass Apr 24th 2011 7:45 pm
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Jealous :thumbsup

Same here.......Jealous! But plotting our return.....
Good Luck!:thumbup:

Esme Jun 4th 2011 8:01 pm
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I just wanted to shout from the rooftops... I've been back 2 weeks and I'm lovin' it too!!!!!!!!

brits1 Jun 5th 2011 8:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Esme (Post 9411144)
I just wanted to shout from the rooftops... I've been back 2 weeks and I'm lovin' it too!!!!!!!!
We have been back a year and we are still loving being "home".....

Nyz Jun 6th 2011 2:01 pm
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I'm so jealous of all of all that have been able to make the decision to move back and I'm so glad it's been good for so many of you, I really hope to be joining you in the near future!


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