glittababe

Well we've been back in the UK 8 weeks now and despite all our fears, its all been ok. Hubby went straight back to work (as if he'd been on a weekend break), kids slipped straight back into school with no problems and are sooo happy. I'm back working part time. We're all enjoying certain things we took forgranted; the cooler weather, snow, cheaper shopping, fashion, culture,heritage, local pubs and country walks. We are very lucky to live in the area we do (village in Suffolk) and didn't appreciate everything we had before! little things like going shopping and seeing familiar faces, stopping for a chat, my mum in law popping over the road from her farm for a cuppa and a gossip, driving a few miles down the road to see my sister and going for a bite to eat with mates you've had since school. little things like that we took forgranted and we're glad to be back. For all of you dreading coming back to the UK - DON'T!!!! We worried about what people would say (thinking back to all the emotional goodbyes at the leaving party), but everyone's been great and just glad to see us alive and well! Good luck to all those returning X

DIMO8

WELCOME HOME GLITTABABE............at least you tried it, so dont have regrets just have the memories.....be happy in your life. Just sent you Karma.
Donna

glittababe

Ahh thanks Donna. We don't have any regrets as we did and saw so much and gave the kids an experience of a lifetime. Financially (well we won't go there), but needless to say we'll think very carefully about future decisions. Our main priority is doing whats best for the boys. The school they go to is amazing, a small pretty village school with 60 children in total, 11 per class. Its education that we wouldn't be able to get in oz. We've asked the children what they want and all three have stated they are happy here, and definately happy with the snow (my 5 yr old thought he'd never see snow)!

DIMO8

Well what more can you say.....if your kids are happy then thats half the battle....i am sure you had a fantastic time, sometimes it just doesnt work out how you would expect it to. i truely believe things happen for a reason, and as for money......well its only money....you are rich in happiness.

callé

Hi Glittababe
Its nice to hear good posts from returnees. Keep us informed. And dont ever regret what you did, most people will never get a chance to see and do as much. And now you can appreciate it all so much more!

nursenancy

well done for posting this, it really does help to hear that it is ok to go home!!!! take care and best wishes

marbles

[QUOTE=nursenancy] Same as above. thanks for posting a positive comment about moving home. For those of us about to do it it makes us feel better that if it can work for you it will be ok for us too. I can't wait to be home and see my family again. Enjoy your new life

Grayling

Hi Glittababe

I'm happy that you are happy

You had an experience and learned a lot.

Maybe one day you may decide to do it again. If not then you are happy where you are.

Best wishes

G

glittababe

Thanks guys! We'll definately go again, but just for a holiday. Our eldest son has said he'd like to go back when his schoolings finished, which sounds like a good plan! We're glad we've been there and experienced oz lifestyle but we're happy to be home! X

Tass

Hi ! How long were you in Oz for ?
Tass.

scottish

Its bloody brilliant isnt it lol....

We got back 2 weeks ago and have no regrets what so ever.

We are homeless, skint but happy!!!

muttymutt

Agree with you all, its lovely to hear that your life doenst end the minute you step off the plane in the UK!!!
Can't wait to get back to 'normal'

keep us posted!!!

scottish

Mate, my life started again the minute I got off that plane at Manchester LOL

callé

Scottish, glad to hear its going well. Please keep us posted on how you are doing settling back in. There are so many posters that slag the UK (I know, it is an expat forum so of course many on here have left or are leaving Britain.) But so many of us on this returning part really want to hear all the lovely details.

Pants

welcome home Glitterbabe....isn't it just lovely to see all that greenary!!!
.....local pubs, proper fish n chips, humour on the TV, Peter Kaye ( sorry but he's my main man at the mo..for laughter that is )..the list could go on eh but I don't want to make Calle too upset.....

Stay happy
P