Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by bex 66
(Post 4479994)
Jo,
When you do get home and you have resettled into normality and routine will you post on here your absolute true thoughts and feelings please. I have read your posts with interest and would love to hear your thoughts once you are back in the UK. I am personally happy here, my life is of a much better quality, but migration hasn't been without it's stresses thats for sure. Life is too short to be unhappy, so what ever makes you happy you must do, I will be interested to hear your comments upon your return though. All the best Becky I will definitely post when we get back and tell it how it is! I spoke to my friend who only stayed here for 5mths the other day and she has now been back in the UK for nearly a year. I told her to put an update on for everyone and she said she will, but, as with most people who return home I think they tend not to come on here anymore as they don't NEED to! I asked her if she would do it anyway, I think she can't cope with all the questions so I just said to put an update and that's all she needs to do. I think it's the least people can do when they've had so much support during the bad times from people on here. It's hard when you're in the process of migrating as you read all the positive posts as well as some negative, but you never really know the truth about how things turn out because most people who are happy with their lives don't bother coming on here anymore. Always wondered what happened to "Go Bananas" I think her name was Maggie and before we came here I read her day to day saga, it made me laugh and look forward to coming to Perth. Wonder if she still likes it? Seem to remember the little girl was called Imogen??? JO;) |
Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by Southerncross
(Post 4479482)
Had the same problems with not being able to go out late (food and coffee) on Sat night in London!
Which part of London exactly were you in when there was this lack of coffee and food on a Saturday night - most of London is open all night. Maybe you weren't really in London - have you got sat nav:confused: Jo |
Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by Southerncross
(Post 4479482)
Had the same problems with not being able to go out late (food and coffee) on Sat night in London!
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Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by clougherty family
(Post 4480026)
Hi Becky,
Always wondered what happened to "Go Bananas" I think her name was Maggie and before we came here I read her day to day saga, it made me laugh and look forward to coming to Perth. Wonder if she still likes it? Seem to remember the little girl was called Imogen??? JO;) Her name was Jill, it was her good mate who was called Maggie. I met them once, Jill was lovely. Really down to earth. Trouble was, she loved it here and so did the crew she hung out with. I just couldn't fit in with the happy squad so to speak!! She hasn't been on expats for ages. Must still be very happy and settled here. |
Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by St.Georges Girl
(Post 4479554)
Why are you intentionally being critical of almost everyone who posts? You seem intent on causing ill feeling. Obviously this wonderful place you call home doesn't have enough for you to do, or fill your time, so you feel the need to come onto an expats site, in the Moving Back to the UK forum, to 'put everyone right'. Get a life will you. Just what is your problem?
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Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Cooked like a lobster out in that today :blink:
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Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by Southerncross
(Post 4479482)
Had the same problems with not being able to go out late (food and coffee) on Sat night in London!
Originally Posted by Southerncross
(Post 4480280)
You don't have to love it here, but at least be honest with yourselves and each other and admit that there are some good things about Australia.
Originally Posted by clougherty family
(Post 4480026)
Always wondered what happened to "Go Bananas" I think her name was Maggie and before we came here I read her day to day saga, it made me laugh and look forward to coming to Perth. Wonder if she still likes it? Seem to remember the little girl was called Imogen??? JO;)
Originally Posted by janeyray
(Post 4451346)
I too thought I was living Groundhog Day...over and over again. Especially looking at the blue sky ''everyday''...how British I sound, but sometimes a change of sky would be nice wouldn't it?!
Originally Posted by janeyray
(Post 4451346)
Just like to check this site out every now and again. It won't ever change, the fact that people long to live in OZ but many want to return, it's just human nature to want the best and think Australia has the best to offer, but not for everyone. In your heart of heart you know where you should be. Good luck:)
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Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 4480556)
Should go down to Brighton - we never had problems there, even at 4am :)
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Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by clougherty family
(Post 4480026)
Hi Becky,
I will definitely post when we get back and tell it how it is! I spoke to my friend who only stayed here for 5mths the other day and she has now been back in the UK for nearly a year. I told her to put an update on for everyone and she said she will, but, as with most people who return home I think they tend not to come on here anymore as they don't NEED to! I asked her if she would do it anyway, I think she can't cope with all the questions so I just said to put an update and that's all she needs to do. I think it's the least people can do when they've had so much support during the bad times from people on here. It's hard when you're in the process of migrating as you read all the positive posts as well as some negative, but you never really know the truth about how things turn out because most people who are happy with their lives don't bother coming on here anymore. Always wondered what happened to "Go Bananas" I think her name was Maggie and before we came here I read her day to day saga, it made me laugh and look forward to coming to Perth. Wonder if she still likes it? Seem to remember the little girl was called Imogen??? JO;) |
Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by Brentles
(Post 4483415)
I lived in Perth for 5 years, Melbourne for 6 and have been in California for 13. I still miss England; the history, culture, green fields, woods, pubs... but they say the grass is greener on the other side so don't know if I'll ever be settled. My wife is Swedish and wants us to move there this year! Good luck with the move back to the UK, I'll look forward to your post when you've been back a few weeks and hear your opinion.
I'd be interested to know what differences you found between Perth & Melbourne, then between Australia & USA? Have you read any of the posts on the US forum yet? They are a good bunch of expats and Americans on there. Hope to hear from you again soon.:) |
Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
(Post 4481957)
See you in Buddies. :D
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Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 4483703)
:rofl: Is the All Night Diner still going, or did that close when the market moved?
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Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
(Post 4481957)
I'm not sure, I'll find out.
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Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4451506)
Hey....Janeyray....now there's a returnee with a success story!:thumbup:
Are you still loving being home Janey? Was it absolutely the right thing for you to do? What do you ever miss about Oz? Take a look at my new post! Take care |
Re: A Bit of Reassurance Today...
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 4480556)
Nice to see you every so often Janey - not many of our era left on the site now! |
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