Going back to Cali....
Aug 28th 2013, 4:45 pm
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Going back to Cali....
It's official we've become ping pong-ers!!!
Husband and I had a LOOOOOOONG talk that lasted about 3 days and we both want to move back.
We've tried to make it work here but it's just not happening. So we'll stay for Christmas and then move back in the New Year. Sadly we can't take the QM2 in January -they don't sail during the winter months to NYC (something to do with icebergs perhaps?!?!?!) so we'll have to fly with the 4 dogs.....not fun.
Life is weird right?
Another adventure begins.........
Husband and I had a LOOOOOOONG talk that lasted about 3 days and we both want to move back.
We've tried to make it work here but it's just not happening. So we'll stay for Christmas and then move back in the New Year. Sadly we can't take the QM2 in January -they don't sail during the winter months to NYC (something to do with icebergs perhaps?!?!?!) so we'll have to fly with the 4 dogs.....not fun.
Life is weird right?
Another adventure begins.........
Aug 28th 2013, 5:06 pm
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Re: Going back to Cali....
It's official we've become ping pong-ers!!!
Husband and I had a LOOOOOOONG talk that lasted about 3 days and we both want to move back.
We've tried to make it work here but it's just not happening. So we'll stay for Christmas and then move back in the New Year. Sadly we can't take the QM2 in January -they don't sail during the winter months to NYC (something to do with icebergs perhaps?!?!?!) so we'll have to fly with the 4 dogs.....not fun.
Life is weird right?
Another adventure begins.........
Husband and I had a LOOOOOOONG talk that lasted about 3 days and we both want to move back.
We've tried to make it work here but it's just not happening. So we'll stay for Christmas and then move back in the New Year. Sadly we can't take the QM2 in January -they don't sail during the winter months to NYC (something to do with icebergs perhaps?!?!?!) so we'll have to fly with the 4 dogs.....not fun.
Life is weird right?
Another adventure begins.........
Aug 28th 2013, 5:13 pm
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Thanks dunroving. Is excess baggage in the same place as cargo? Meaning is it temperature controlled? I know you've done this before. Who did you use to fly back to the US? Air Canada looks OK as we can fly them excess baggage and the two little ones can come into the cabin with us! But I was worried about the area where they keep excess baggage. Any advice?
Aug 28th 2013, 5:23 pm
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Sorry things haven't worked out for you. Good luck with the return to CA and I hope you and hubby and all 4 pooches settle back there really quickly 
Aug 28th 2013, 5:34 pm
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Thanks dunroving. Is excess baggage in the same place as cargo? Meaning is it temperature controlled? I know you've done this before. Who did you use to fly back to the US? Air Canada looks OK as we can fly them excess baggage and the two little ones can come into the cabin with us! But I was worried about the area where they keep excess baggage. Any advice?
Suzy travelled with BA every time (three times). They were excellent.
"Excess baggage" is just a charging classification - it doesn't literally mean they are with the additional bags.
Aug 28th 2013, 5:46 pm
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Re: Going back to Cali....
Happy landings. I'm leaving so there's some more space ready for you.
Maybe I'll be back...housing market here has gone mad...again
Maybe I'll be back...housing market here has gone mad...again
Aug 28th 2013, 5:58 pm
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I wish you, hubby and pooches all the best in your new journey. Keep us posted and take care.
Aug 28th 2013, 6:15 pm
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Re: Going back to Cali....
It's official we've become ping pong-ers!!!
Husband and I had a LOOOOOOONG talk that lasted about 3 days and we both want to move back.
We've tried to make it work here but it's just not happening. So we'll stay for Christmas and then move back in the New Year. Sadly we can't take the QM2 in January -they don't sail during the winter months to NYC (something to do with icebergs perhaps?!?!?!) so we'll have to fly with the 4 dogs.....not fun.
Life is weird right?
Another adventure begins.........
Husband and I had a LOOOOOOONG talk that lasted about 3 days and we both want to move back.
We've tried to make it work here but it's just not happening. So we'll stay for Christmas and then move back in the New Year. Sadly we can't take the QM2 in January -they don't sail during the winter months to NYC (something to do with icebergs perhaps?!?!?!) so we'll have to fly with the 4 dogs.....not fun.
Life is weird right?
Another adventure begins.........
I think we're going to try the "back and forth" plan for a year if possible. We've been together for so long I'm sure my husband will relish the time I'm away!!!!!!! 
There are so many pluses about living here. I'd hate for people to think it was all doom and gloom. I do love this country. One of the reasons we haven't just said sod this and moved back already is because there are so many things we enjoy about being back.
I DO think life here is harder than in the US. For us anyway.
As far as teaching I understand what you're saying and I appreciate the advice but its a case of "those that can do, those that can't teach" Not that I have anything against teachers. My sister and brother in law are teachers. Besides I would make a terrible teacher!!!!!
I know you're still in the early stages of moving back. The UK really has changed a lot since you left. In some ways for the better but in a lot of ways for the worse. Good luck with your decision.
There are so many pluses about living here. I'd hate for people to think it was all doom and gloom. I do love this country. One of the reasons we haven't just said sod this and moved back already is because there are so many things we enjoy about being back.
I DO think life here is harder than in the US. For us anyway.
As far as teaching I understand what you're saying and I appreciate the advice but its a case of "those that can do, those that can't teach" Not that I have anything against teachers. My sister and brother in law are teachers. Besides I would make a terrible teacher!!!!!
I know you're still in the early stages of moving back. The UK really has changed a lot since you left. In some ways for the better but in a lot of ways for the worse. Good luck with your decision.
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Aug 28th 2013, 7:01 pm
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It's a whole long list of things that probably wouldn't mean a lot to other people. Some are very personal so there's no point listing them out.
Aug 28th 2013, 7:23 pm
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Re: Going back to Cali....
It's official we've become ping pong-ers!!!
Husband and I had a LOOOOOOONG talk that lasted about 3 days and we both want to move back.
We've tried to make it work here but it's just not happening. So we'll stay for Christmas and then move back in the New Year. Sadly we can't take the QM2 in January -they don't sail during the winter months to NYC (something to do with icebergs perhaps?!?!?!) so we'll have to fly with the 4 dogs.....not fun.
Life is weird right?
Another adventure begins.........
Husband and I had a LOOOOOOONG talk that lasted about 3 days and we both want to move back.
We've tried to make it work here but it's just not happening. So we'll stay for Christmas and then move back in the New Year. Sadly we can't take the QM2 in January -they don't sail during the winter months to NYC (something to do with icebergs perhaps?!?!?!) so we'll have to fly with the 4 dogs.....not fun.
Life is weird right?
Another adventure begins.........
I see $799 each at this point, for the bipeds, that is.
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Aug 28th 2013, 7:38 pm
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Hey Britwhore, Wish you all the best. You tried it for a year. I'm partial to California myself and I want to leave Arizona and it's a potential place I may move to. But obviously jobs will dictate where I end up. Good luck!
Aug 28th 2013, 7:51 pm
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PistolPete2 -thanks but I don't think they have kennels. I think it's only Queen Mary 2.
Fulwood - thanks. Don't know how u deal with the heat in Arizona!!!! Good luck to u too
Fulwood - thanks. Don't know how u deal with the heat in Arizona!!!! Good luck to u too
Aug 28th 2013, 10:20 pm
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So sorry things didn't work out for you back in the UK. All the best to you and your husband for your move back across the Pond (also for the pets)
Aug 29th 2013, 6:38 am
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Sorry it didn't work out over here for you Britwhore. You're taking a good positive frame of mind with you seeing this move as an adventure. All the best to you both and the doggies for a safe trip and happy new home. 
Aug 29th 2013, 1:02 pm
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