WE ARE HOME SWEET HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 9th 2008, 12:45 pm
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Re: WE ARE HOME SWEET HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We finally made it from Townsville back to the UK last week , complete with my dog on the same flight. No Dramas (I was sedated) 
Our house sale crashed FOUR times, and we went thru hell. Grace removals were fab.
The sun is shining here (I bought a job lot of jumpers at Tesco but have had to break into my Ozzie gear), the birds are singing, the countryside is GREEN, people are normal and smiling (to me).........
I am down on my knees with gratitude. Ok The Parents are being arseholes, but do we care ? We have not bought a house yet - so what ????
People wear SHOES, drive (almost) sanely, the supermarkets are very sedate, people use pushchairs, but best of all - THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED PUB !!!!!!!!!!!! And cider of course.
If you want to go home, and are going thru the misery that we went thru, I hope this message helps.
Good luck to all returnees!!!!
AK xxxx
Our house sale crashed FOUR times, and we went thru hell. Grace removals were fab.
The sun is shining here (I bought a job lot of jumpers at Tesco but have had to break into my Ozzie gear), the birds are singing, the countryside is GREEN, people are normal and smiling (to me).........
I am down on my knees with gratitude. Ok The Parents are being arseholes, but do we care ? We have not bought a house yet - so what ????
People wear SHOES, drive (almost) sanely, the supermarkets are very sedate, people use pushchairs, but best of all - THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED PUB !!!!!!!!!!!! And cider of course.
If you want to go home, and are going thru the misery that we went thru, I hope this message helps.
Good luck to all returnees!!!!
AK xxxx
I've been back for over 12 months now and can honestly say that those feelings of sheer elation, relief and gratitude at being home don't go away. Every day is a good day so enjoy
May 9th 2008, 8:28 pm
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Yes even the M25 has become a huge improvement over the Bruce Highway (aka The Death Road) . And boy do I laugh when my dad complains about potholes !!!!!
The utes have been exchanged for white van man, the ladies that lunch are out in force, and GUESS WHAT !!!!!!!!
We woke up and it was RAINING so I thought I had my chance but no, the sun broke out and I had to go to H and M and buy a T shirt while out shopping............ WHS, Superdrug, Boots,The Works, they are all still there. And Weatherspoons where you can get a burger, chips and a pint for £4.95. 
So I still have virgin wellies, severe jetlag, a dog that does not know when to pee or eat (up at all hours), but honestly, when you belong you belong.
Will try and post a pic of my wellies. But you know what - I cannot WAIT for winter now - bring it on !!!
Much love AK xx
The utes have been exchanged for white van man, the ladies that lunch are out in force, and GUESS WHAT !!!!!!!!
We woke up and it was RAINING so I thought I had my chance
but no, the sun broke out and I had to go to H and M and buy a T shirt while out shopping............ WHS, Superdrug, Boots,The Works, they are all still there. And Weatherspoons where you can get a burger, chips and a pint for £4.95. So I still have virgin wellies, severe jetlag, a dog that does not know when to pee or eat (up at all hours), but honestly, when you belong you belong.
Will try and post a pic of my wellies. But you know what - I cannot WAIT for winter now - bring it on !!!
Much love AK xx
May 9th 2008, 8:32 pm
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Re: WE ARE HOME SWEET HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We finally made it from Townsville back to the UK last week , complete with my dog on the same flight. No Dramas (I was sedated)
Our house sale crashed FOUR times, and we went thru hell. Grace removals were fab.
The sun is shining here (I bought a job lot of jumpers at Tesco but have had to break into my Ozzie gear), the birds are singing, the countryside is GREEN, people are normal and smiling (to me).........
I am down on my knees with gratitude. Ok The Parents are being arseholes, but do we care ? We have not bought a house yet - so what ????
People wear SHOES, drive (almost) sanely, the supermarkets are very sedate, people use pushchairs, but best of all - THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED PUB !!!!!!!!!!!! And cider of course.
If you want to go home, and are going thru the misery that we went thru, I hope this message helps.
Good luck to all returnees!!!!
AK xxxx
Our house sale crashed FOUR times, and we went thru hell. Grace removals were fab.
The sun is shining here (I bought a job lot of jumpers at Tesco but have had to break into my Ozzie gear), the birds are singing, the countryside is GREEN, people are normal and smiling (to me).........
I am down on my knees with gratitude. Ok The Parents are being arseholes, but do we care ? We have not bought a house yet - so what ????
People wear SHOES, drive (almost) sanely, the supermarkets are very sedate, people use pushchairs, but best of all - THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED PUB !!!!!!!!!!!! And cider of course.
If you want to go home, and are going thru the misery that we went thru, I hope this message helps.
Good luck to all returnees!!!!
AK xxxx
please give me all the advice,
good luck to you Thanks
May 9th 2008, 8:49 pm
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Hi Jean,
Have sent you 2 messages cos I get confused myself. Basically if the animal does not have a passport, you need to get it rabies jabbed in Oz, (which can take time to track down the vaccine) , then blood tested one month later - if all is clear, they can return home quarantine free in six months.
That is a very very basic guide, you need to check out DEFRA.
On the way home, our dog had to be "AQIS checked, wormed, deflead and security sealed" - they only do this at major international airports, hence out trek from Townsville to Brissie, to have this done.
Let me know if you need further info, I know it is a very hard thing to have to do (understatement in my case).
But with the right knowledge, and a good pet firm, you can do it.
A xx
Have sent you 2 messages cos I get confused myself. Basically if the animal does not have a passport, you need to get it rabies jabbed in Oz, (which can take time to track down the vaccine) , then blood tested one month later - if all is clear, they can return home quarantine free in six months.
That is a very very basic guide, you need to check out DEFRA.
On the way home, our dog had to be "AQIS checked, wormed, deflead and security sealed" - they only do this at major international airports, hence out trek from Townsville to Brissie, to have this done.
Let me know if you need further info, I know it is a very hard thing to have to do (understatement in my case).
But with the right knowledge, and a good pet firm, you can do it.
A xx
May 9th 2008, 10:43 pm
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Re: WE ARE HOME SWEET HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HI AK
Thanks so much for your wonderful happy posts. I know how difficult it was for you and your OH over here.
Well at least you are home and that gives me hope that we can get there too.
best of British
NIcola
Thanks so much for your wonderful happy posts. I know how difficult it was for you and your OH over here.
Well at least you are home and that gives me hope that we can get there too. best of British
NIcola
May 9th 2008, 11:23 pm
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Parents/in-laws are funny aren't they. As soon as you move in with them, temporarily, the terror sets in and I think they think you'll never leave!!
May 10th 2008, 7:14 pm
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Re: WE ARE HOME SWEET HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We finally made it from Townsville back to the UK last week , complete with my dog on the same flight. No Dramas (I was sedated)
Our house sale crashed FOUR times, and we went thru hell. Grace removals were fab.
The sun is shining here (I bought a job lot of jumpers at Tesco but have had to break into my Ozzie gear), the birds are singing, the countryside is GREEN, people are normal and smiling (to me).........
I am down on my knees with gratitude. Ok The Parents are being arseholes, but do we care ? We have not bought a house yet - so what ????
People wear SHOES, drive (almost) sanely, the supermarkets are very sedate, people use pushchairs, but best of all - THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED PUB !!!!!!!!!!!! And cider of course.
If you want to go home, and are going thru the misery that we went thru, I hope this message helps.
Good luck to all returnees!!!!
AK xxxx
Our house sale crashed FOUR times, and we went thru hell. Grace removals were fab.
The sun is shining here (I bought a job lot of jumpers at Tesco but have had to break into my Ozzie gear), the birds are singing, the countryside is GREEN, people are normal and smiling (to me).........
I am down on my knees with gratitude. Ok The Parents are being arseholes, but do we care ? We have not bought a house yet - so what ????
People wear SHOES, drive (almost) sanely, the supermarkets are very sedate, people use pushchairs, but best of all - THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED PUB !!!!!!!!!!!! And cider of course.
If you want to go home, and are going thru the misery that we went thru, I hope this message helps.
Good luck to all returnees!!!!
AK xxxx
I feel for you,you are really decent,thank God you got the other dog home,I have that journey to look forward to with my pets.
Thanks for replying to me and good luck to you
May 10th 2008, 8:50 pm
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Re: WE ARE HOME SWEET HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We finally made it from Townsville back to the UK last week , complete with my dog on the same flight. No Dramas (I was sedated)
Our house sale crashed FOUR times, and we went thru hell. Grace removals were fab.
The sun is shining here (I bought a job lot of jumpers at Tesco but have had to break into my Ozzie gear), the birds are singing, the countryside is GREEN, people are normal and smiling (to me).........
I am down on my knees with gratitude. Ok The Parents are being arseholes, but do we care ? We have not bought a house yet - so what ????
People wear SHOES, drive (almost) sanely, the supermarkets are very sedate, people use pushchairs, but best of all - THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED PUB !!!!!!!!!!!! And cider of course.
If you want to go home, and are going thru the misery that we went thru, I hope this message helps.
Good luck to all returnees!!!!
AK xxxx
Our house sale crashed FOUR times, and we went thru hell. Grace removals were fab.
The sun is shining here (I bought a job lot of jumpers at Tesco but have had to break into my Ozzie gear), the birds are singing, the countryside is GREEN, people are normal and smiling (to me).........
I am down on my knees with gratitude. Ok The Parents are being arseholes, but do we care ? We have not bought a house yet - so what ????
People wear SHOES, drive (almost) sanely, the supermarkets are very sedate, people use pushchairs, but best of all - THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED PUB !!!!!!!!!!!! And cider of course.
If you want to go home, and are going thru the misery that we went thru, I hope this message helps.
Good luck to all returnees!!!!
AK xxxx
Hi, just read your other threads, So sorry about your other dog, and fully agree with everything you wrote, Glad your dog is doing fine and got a good flight, I do belive you can get wellies for dogs now,
, I have a maltase shitsu and i would put her in some pick ones, to match her pink fur hooded coat. ( hubby does not take her for walks 
)I am so jealous to here of you at H&M and boots and etc. If only.
Good Luck.....
May 10th 2008, 9:40 pm
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Isnt it odd when you find yourself walking/driving along smiling? I do that when I get home every time. I can be happily stuck in a traffic jam on the A14 or M25 and notice that there is this insane grin on my face. People around me must think I am absolutely nuts! I do it on the Tube too - now that must really scare the other passengers, especially when I am in transit with a huge backpack!!!!!
May 12th 2008, 2:34 am
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Re: WE ARE HOME SWEET HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We finally made it from Townsville back to the UK last week , complete with my dog on the same flight. No Dramas (I was sedated)
Our house sale crashed FOUR times, and we went thru hell. Grace removals were fab.
The sun is shining here (I bought a job lot of jumpers at Tesco but have had to break into my Ozzie gear), the birds are singing, the countryside is GREEN, people are normal and smiling (to me).........
I am down on my knees with gratitude. Ok The Parents are being arseholes, but do we care ? We have not bought a house yet - so what ????
People wear SHOES, drive (almost) sanely, the supermarkets are very sedate, people use pushchairs, but best of all - THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED PUB !!!!!!!!!!!! And cider of course.
If you want to go home, and are going thru the misery that we went thru, I hope this message helps.
Good luck to all returnees!!!!
AK xxxx
Our house sale crashed FOUR times, and we went thru hell. Grace removals were fab.
The sun is shining here (I bought a job lot of jumpers at Tesco but have had to break into my Ozzie gear), the birds are singing, the countryside is GREEN, people are normal and smiling (to me).........
I am down on my knees with gratitude. Ok The Parents are being arseholes, but do we care ? We have not bought a house yet - so what ????
People wear SHOES, drive (almost) sanely, the supermarkets are very sedate, people use pushchairs, but best of all - THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED PUB !!!!!!!!!!!! And cider of course.
If you want to go home, and are going thru the misery that we went thru, I hope this message helps.
Good luck to all returnees!!!!
AK xxxx
Good luck and the very best of wshes to you all.........
May 14th 2008, 3:28 am
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You sound so much happier than you used to. Good luck to you.
