OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Feb 27th 2011, 2:49 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Yes I am here safe and sound thank you, flight was not the best, way TOOOO long but no matter I am home.
Have had 2 eccles cakes, a Jacobs club biscuit and a packet of Quavers already.
Am OVERtired but cannot sleep, a pretty rough time in Australia saying goodbye but it is done now.
Just waiting for my mum and some others to come around. Will check in soon BTW it is grey and raining and cold but still that is how home is for some of us.
Have had 2 eccles cakes, a Jacobs club biscuit and a packet of Quavers already.
Am OVERtired but cannot sleep, a pretty rough time in Australia saying goodbye but it is done now.
Just waiting for my mum and some others to come around. Will check in soon BTW it is grey and raining and cold but still that is how home is for some of us.
Feb 27th 2011, 2:55 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Yes I am here safe and sound thank you, flight was not the best, way TOOOO long but no matter I am home.
Have had 2 eccles cakes, a Jacobs club biscuit and a packet of Quavers already.
Am OVERtired but cannot sleep, a pretty rough time in Australia saying goodbye but it is done now.
Just waiting for my mum and some others to come around. Will check in soon BTW it is grey and raining and cold but still that is how home is for some of us.
Have had 2 eccles cakes, a Jacobs club biscuit and a packet of Quavers already.
Am OVERtired but cannot sleep, a pretty rough time in Australia saying goodbye but it is done now.
Just waiting for my mum and some others to come around. Will check in soon BTW it is grey and raining and cold but still that is how home is for some of us.
Welcome home Bee it's a great feeling isn't it. We've been home almost a week and already found an apartment we love and we move in on the 11th March.
Feb 27th 2011, 3:15 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Well done Bee! Enjoy being home, it will be spring before you know it!
I'm finding it hard to come to terms with the 18 months (probably) before I leave. I am trying to fill the year with plans.
My sister and husband are coming on March 19th for a visit, I am going home in May for 10 days, I have friends coming over in July, and hopefully my brother in September.
And I am thinking of going home for Christmas, so that just about takes care of 2011!
I'm finding it hard to come to terms with the 18 months (probably) before I leave. I am trying to fill the year with plans.
My sister and husband are coming on March 19th for a visit, I am going home in May for 10 days, I have friends coming over in July, and hopefully my brother in September.
And I am thinking of going home for Christmas, so that just about takes care of 2011!
Feb 27th 2011, 3:48 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Yes I am here safe and sound thank you, flight was not the best, way TOOOO long but no matter I am home.
Have had 2 eccles cakes, a Jacobs club biscuit and a packet of Quavers already.
Am OVERtired but cannot sleep, a pretty rough time in Australia saying goodbye but it is done now.
Just waiting for my mum and some others to come around. Will check in soon BTW it is grey and raining and cold but still that is how home is for some of us.
Have had 2 eccles cakes, a Jacobs club biscuit and a packet of Quavers already.
Am OVERtired but cannot sleep, a pretty rough time in Australia saying goodbye but it is done now.
Just waiting for my mum and some others to come around. Will check in soon BTW it is grey and raining and cold but still that is how home is for some of us.
We just wish it was us......
Feb 27th 2011, 3:50 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Yes I am here safe and sound thank you, flight was not the best, way TOOOO long but no matter I am home.
Have had 2 eccles cakes, a Jacobs club biscuit and a packet of Quavers already.
Am OVERtired but cannot sleep, a pretty rough time in Australia saying goodbye but it is done now.
Just waiting for my mum and some others to come around. Will check in soon BTW it is grey and raining and cold but still that is how home is for some of us.
Have had 2 eccles cakes, a Jacobs club biscuit and a packet of Quavers already.
Am OVERtired but cannot sleep, a pretty rough time in Australia saying goodbye but it is done now.
Just waiting for my mum and some others to come around. Will check in soon BTW it is grey and raining and cold but still that is how home is for some of us.
The worst is over, Bee. You are home now!!!
Feb 27th 2011, 3:56 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
I'm finding it hard to come to terms with the 18 months (probably) before I leave. I am trying to fill the year with plans.
My sister and husband are coming on March 19th for a visit, I am going home in May for 10 days, I have friends coming over in July, and hopefully my brother in September.
And I am thinking of going home for Christmas, so that just about takes care of 2011!
My sister and husband are coming on March 19th for a visit, I am going home in May for 10 days, I have friends coming over in July, and hopefully my brother in September.
And I am thinking of going home for Christmas, so that just about takes care of 2011!
Mother in law asked us to come over and see her this year, she has no idea we are trying to move back, not told her, again I wished I was already there, and life goes on.
Feb 27th 2011, 4:00 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Just checking in from Canada where I have been busy finalising shipping and arranging for transport for our cat to the UK. Will be heading home to Devon a week Tuesday and hopefully will be going directly to the new house in Brixham. Can't wait to get settled again.
Welcome home BEE
Welcome home BEE
Feb 27th 2011, 4:02 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
18 Months, tell me about it, Ive been waiting forever, I thought we'd be gone by now, and still no closer, I the told in laws not to come last year as there may not be a place to stay, they came and are planning to do it again this year, they figure plans can always be changed if we sell the house, they will miss not coming here to our comfy home on the west coast.
Mother in law asked us to come over and see her this year, she has no idea we are trying to move back, not told her, again I wished I was already there, and life goes on.
Mother in law asked us to come over and see her this year, she has no idea we are trying to move back, not told her, again I wished I was already there, and life goes on.
Every time I read here about someone on their way over, I shed a tear or two. It is these tears that tell me I am making the right decision to go back.
I try not to remember that I have been gone for 30 years. It is a fact I cannot erase and must accept - but change it I would . . . if I could.
Feb 27th 2011, 4:10 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Beedubya..... so happy you are home. Eccles Cakes Hmmmmmmmmm......Enjoy the rest of your life. Finally home.
It seems like this past couple of weeks we have had so many departures we need to party.
:thumbsu p:
It seems like this past couple of weeks we have had so many departures we need to party.
:thumbsu p:
Feb 27th 2011, 5:03 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Just checking in from Canada where I have been busy finalising shipping and arranging for transport for our cat to the UK. Will be heading home to Devon a week Tuesday and hopefully will be going directly to the new house in Brixham. Can't wait to get settled again.
Welcome home BEE
Welcome home BEE
Feb 27th 2011, 5:42 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
I understand FnC. It's a few years yet for me, too. I am trying to come up with ways to make it sooner.
Every time I read here about someone on their way over, I shed a tear or two. It is these tears that tell me I am making the right decision to go back.
I try not to remember that I have been gone for 30 years. It is a fact I cannot erase and must accept - but change it I would . . . if I could.
Every time I read here about someone on their way over, I shed a tear or two. It is these tears that tell me I am making the right decision to go back.
I try not to remember that I have been gone for 30 years. It is a fact I cannot erase and must accept - but change it I would . . . if I could.
Feb 27th 2011, 5:46 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Yes I am here safe and sound thank you, flight was not the best, way TOOOO long but no matter I am home.
Have had 2 eccles cakes, a Jacobs club biscuit and a packet of Quavers already.
Am OVERtired but cannot sleep, a pretty rough time in Australia saying goodbye but it is done now.
Just waiting for my mum and some others to come around. Will check in soon BTW it is grey and raining and cold but still that is how home is for some of us.
Have had 2 eccles cakes, a Jacobs club biscuit and a packet of Quavers already.
Am OVERtired but cannot sleep, a pretty rough time in Australia saying goodbye but it is done now.
Just waiting for my mum and some others to come around. Will check in soon BTW it is grey and raining and cold but still that is how home is for some of us.
Mmm eccles cakes.
Feb 27th 2011, 6:15 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Sentosa, wow you don't mess around do you?! How did you find the rental? Did you run into any problems about having been away so long? (credit checks etc.)
Feb 27th 2011, 6:48 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Well done Bee! Enjoy being home, it will be spring before you know it!
I'm finding it hard to come to terms with the 18 months (probably) before I leave. I am trying to fill the year with plans.
My sister and husband are coming on March 19th for a visit, I am going home in May for 10 days, I have friends coming over in July, and hopefully my brother in September.
And I am thinking of going home for Christmas, so that just about takes care of 2011!
I'm finding it hard to come to terms with the 18 months (probably) before I leave. I am trying to fill the year with plans.
My sister and husband are coming on March 19th for a visit, I am going home in May for 10 days, I have friends coming over in July, and hopefully my brother in September.
And I am thinking of going home for Christmas, so that just about takes care of 2011!
Making the final decision to actually return really does affect all the decisions you make from here on out until the day you leave wherever you are now.