Our reccie trip
Mar 23rd 2008, 9:37 am
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Our reccie trip
Been here three weeks and another to go, and I have to say the money spent on flights has been worth every Canadian cent. We now know where we want to be............so it's back to SW Ontario on 31st March, get the For Sale board on the front lawn, dispose of the worldly possessions we no longer want, pack the rest and head Home. 
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Mar 23rd 2008, 9:39 am
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Re: Our reccie trip
Been here three weeks and another to go, and I have to say the money spent on flights has been worth every Canadian cent. We now know where we want to be............so it's back to SW Ontario on 31st March, get the For Sale board on the front lawn, dispose of the worldly possessions we no longer want, pack the rest and head Home.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Can I ask what happened on your reccie that sealed the deal?
Mar 23rd 2008, 10:47 am
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Re: Our reccie trip
Been here three weeks and another to go, and I have to say the money spent on flights has been worth every Canadian cent. We now know where we want to be............so it's back to SW Ontario on 31st March, get the For Sale board on the front lawn, dispose of the worldly possessions we no longer want, pack the rest and head Home.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Hope your plans run smoothly and you manage to get home asap!!
Mar 23rd 2008, 10:59 am
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That's great you've had a positive trip back. Sometimes it's hard to put into words just what feels so right about being back in the UK isn't it?
I hope everything goes well for you when you get back to Ontario and the house sells quickly
I hope everything goes well for you when you get back to Ontario and the house sells quickly
Mar 23rd 2008, 2:11 pm
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So happy for you that this trip sorted out your equivocation. Whichever way you'd decided to go, you're right, having made the decision and moving forward enables you to have a sense of purpose. Much more satisfying place to be than dithering about what you should do.
Mar 23rd 2008, 2:59 pm
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Re: Our reccie trip
Been here three weeks and another to go, and I have to say the money spent on flights has been worth every Canadian cent. We now know where we want to be............so it's back to SW Ontario on 31st March, get the For Sale board on the front lawn, dispose of the worldly possessions we no longer want, pack the rest and head Home.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Wonderful that you have finally decided. Brings everything into perspective, doesn't it!
Where have you decided to settle in the UK?
Mar 23rd 2008, 3:18 pm
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Re: Our reccie trip
Been here three weeks and another to go, and I have to say the money spent on flights has been worth every Canadian cent. We now know where we want to be............so it's back to SW Ontario on 31st March, get the For Sale board on the front lawn, dispose of the worldly possessions we no longer want, pack the rest and head Home.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
We are meeting with a realtor tomorrow night and hope to get the house on the market by May.
Mar 23rd 2008, 3:53 pm
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We went back for 3 weeks in December and I felt exactly the same. My first night back in Belfast I knew I'd never really be happy staying in Canada. It confirmed I wasn't just a little homesick it's so much more than that.
We are meeting with a realtor tomorrow night and hope to get the house on the market by May.
We are meeting with a realtor tomorrow night and hope to get the house on the market by May.
Keep us posted on how everything goes.
Mar 23rd 2008, 3:56 pm
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Mar 23rd 2008, 4:39 pm
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Re: Our reccie trip
Been here three weeks and another to go, and I have to say the money spent on flights has been worth every Canadian cent. We now know where we want to be............so it's back to SW Ontario on 31st March, get the For Sale board on the front lawn, dispose of the worldly possessions we no longer want, pack the rest and head Home.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
I think making the definite decision is partly what really helps the inner peace, the do we-don't we is awful!
Best wishes
Mar 23rd 2008, 7:42 pm
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Thank you all for your good wishes - it's like having a big family all cheering me on!
The Smiths asked what happened on the reccie trip to help us decide..........what can I tell you? Just being Here feels so right!
I was in Morrisions supermarket that first week, and the checkout girl said "Do ya need any 'elp with yer packin' luv?"..............it was soooo good to hear that instead of some 12 year old with a voice like Minnie Mouse asking "And how are yeeeoooo t'day?"....makes me cringe every time I hear it! It's going out for a curry, or proper chips from a chippy; it's walking in English rain....y'know,,,that really fine rain that soaks you through (with thanks to Peter Kay for that!); it's being able to phone my daughter, sister or parents and being on the same time zone; seeing them all and being able to hug them. It's knowing there'll be a bus or train along, eventually. It's buying knickers from M & S, having real Lancashire cheese on my butty instead of that horrendous processed elastic stuff. It's standing at the top of the hill where my sister lives in Stalybridge and looking at one of the most spectacular views over the Cheshire plains.............
It's so many little things that add up to a feeling of Belonging.....like putting on a pair of long lost comfy slippers and snuggling into the sofa with a jam butty............
Pay no attention to the time this was posted....it's actually 7.43 GMT!
The Smiths asked what happened on the reccie trip to help us decide..........what can I tell you? Just being Here feels so right!
I was in Morrisions supermarket that first week, and the checkout girl said "Do ya need any 'elp with yer packin' luv?"..............it was soooo good to hear that instead of some 12 year old with a voice like Minnie Mouse asking "And how are yeeeoooo t'day?"....makes me cringe every time I hear it! It's going out for a curry, or proper chips from a chippy; it's walking in English rain....y'know,,,that really fine rain that soaks you through (with thanks to Peter Kay for that!); it's being able to phone my daughter, sister or parents and being on the same time zone; seeing them all and being able to hug them. It's knowing there'll be a bus or train along, eventually. It's buying knickers from M & S, having real Lancashire cheese on my butty instead of that horrendous processed elastic stuff. It's standing at the top of the hill where my sister lives in Stalybridge and looking at one of the most spectacular views over the Cheshire plains.............
It's so many little things that add up to a feeling of Belonging.....like putting on a pair of long lost comfy slippers and snuggling into the sofa with a jam butty............
Pay no attention to the time this was posted....it's actually 7.43 GMT!
Mar 23rd 2008, 7:46 pm
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Greatpost OB, made me best of luck with your move
best of luck with your move
Mar 24th 2008, 2:09 am
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Hey "J"! Only just saw this thead...I haven't been posting on here much lately, been trying to occupy my thoughts with other things so as to try and ease off on the "UK" for his sake!! 
Anyway, for the record, you're doing the right thing....I have every strand of faith that it will work out great for you both - I'm envious of you, but I got other fish to fry.......grrrr!! (you know what I mean by that). Put it this way.....to get him to "sit down and talk" is like telling snow not to melt on a hot day! I've tried - honestly...but it still ends up as Grrrrrr!!!
You enjoy your last week of your recce, and before you know it, you'll be counting down the days when they'll be your every-days!
Lotsaluv,
J x
Anyway, for the record, you're doing the right thing....I have every strand of faith that it will work out great for you both - I'm envious of you, but I got other fish to fry.......grrrr!! (you know what I mean by that). Put it this way.....to get him to "sit down and talk" is like telling snow not to melt on a hot day! I've tried - honestly...but it still ends up as Grrrrrr!!!
You enjoy your last week of your recce, and before you know it, you'll be counting down the days when they'll be your every-days!
Lotsaluv,
J x
Mar 24th 2008, 2:32 am
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Re: Our reccie trip
Been here three weeks and another to go, and I have to say the money spent on flights has been worth every Canadian cent. We now know where we want to be............so it's back to SW Ontario on 31st March, get the For Sale board on the front lawn, dispose of the worldly possessions we no longer want, pack the rest and head Home.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Strange to think that after all the excitement of going back to Canada, I now hate the thought of living there for the rest of my life. All I can say is I'm glad we scratched the itch, because now we know where we want to be. A strange sort of peace has settled over me now, because I know we're moving forward with our lives instead of putting up with what we had.
Good luck, I know exactly where your coming from. It's a feeling you get that you just cant put into words.
Mar 24th 2008, 2:42 am
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Thank you all for your good wishes - it's like having a big family all cheering me on!
The Smiths asked what happened on the reccie trip to help us decide..........what can I tell you? Just being Here feels so right!
I was in Morrisions supermarket that first week, and the checkout girl said "Do ya need any 'elp with yer packin' luv?"..............it was soooo good to hear that instead of some 12 year old with a voice like Minnie Mouse asking "And how are yeeeoooo t'day?"....makes me cringe every time I hear it! It's going out for a curry, or proper chips from a chippy; it's walking in English rain....y'know,,,that really fine rain that soaks you through (with thanks to Peter Kay for that!); it's being able to phone my daughter, sister or parents and being on the same time zone; seeing them all and being able to hug them. It's knowing there'll be a bus or train along, eventually. It's buying knickers from M & S, having real Lancashire cheese on my butty instead of that horrendous processed elastic stuff. It's standing at the top of the hill where my sister lives in Stalybridge and looking at one of the most spectacular views over the Cheshire plains.............
It's so many little things that add up to a feeling of Belonging.....like putting on a pair of long lost comfy slippers and snuggling into the sofa with a jam butty............
Pay no attention to the time this was posted....it's actually 7.43 GMT!
The Smiths asked what happened on the reccie trip to help us decide..........what can I tell you? Just being Here feels so right!
I was in Morrisions supermarket that first week, and the checkout girl said "Do ya need any 'elp with yer packin' luv?"..............it was soooo good to hear that instead of some 12 year old with a voice like Minnie Mouse asking "And how are yeeeoooo t'day?"....makes me cringe every time I hear it! It's going out for a curry, or proper chips from a chippy; it's walking in English rain....y'know,,,that really fine rain that soaks you through (with thanks to Peter Kay for that!); it's being able to phone my daughter, sister or parents and being on the same time zone; seeing them all and being able to hug them. It's knowing there'll be a bus or train along, eventually. It's buying knickers from M & S, having real Lancashire cheese on my butty instead of that horrendous processed elastic stuff. It's standing at the top of the hill where my sister lives in Stalybridge and looking at one of the most spectacular views over the Cheshire plains.............
It's so many little things that add up to a feeling of Belonging.....like putting on a pair of long lost comfy slippers and snuggling into the sofa with a jam butty............
Pay no attention to the time this was posted....it's actually 7.43 GMT!
I'm really pleased for you, I'm glad that you're doing what is best for you and your family.
p.s. can you send some of that lovely fine, soaking rain this way, please?