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Forum: Africa
Feb 15th 2014, 9:02 am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,208
Posted By karin_and_boys

Question place to holiday in Africa

Hello,
I used to post extensively on this expat board, but in a different place. I lived in the US and have now returned to Britain.
My boys are now 16 and 17 and we would love to visit Africa....
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 7th 2010, 11:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,977
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: So Bored

I joined our local subdivision bunco group, only lasted a week...
Brain dead game, and really an excuse for women to get together and b***h about the ones who won't join the group (at least my group...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 7th 2010, 10:57 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,945
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: My friends Dh died this morning

You never know the day nor the hour, as my mum says....

So sorry to hear this, a sudden unexpected death can take a long time to come to terms with.

Karin.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 5th 2010, 2:43 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,582
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: The final painful chapter

Kerina,
The very best of luck to you in your return.
I know at first hand the difficulties that arise when one partner likes the adopted country, but the other doesn't...
Hope you have a good...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2010, 3:55 am
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: Anyone NOT taking the dog home?

Well, on the upside, it sounds like you have found an awesome potential home for the dog. And with a buddy and owners who are familiar with the breed. This sounds like the ideal solution, and much...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2010, 1:34 am
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: Anyone NOT taking the dog home?

Sorry if I am a bit clueless here, but are you saying that you think she is too tempermental to bring back with you? Do dogs have to be of a placid temperment to transport (I suppose they do, but...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2010, 1:25 am
Replies: 24
Views: 4,207
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: I don't see how we'll ever move back....

Do you think your OH is just a very risk-averse person, or do you think he really wants to stay in canada and is using the job as an excuse? Lots of people would feel the same way, stay where the job...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 2nd 2010, 1:12 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,851
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: someone tell me this is not a good idea

Hi,
Can I ask why you left the U.S? Was it the end of an assignment? And are you now in NZ? Hope the kids are settling well...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 12th 2010, 3:41 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,251
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: The long goodbye

I wouldn't take it personally (or I would try not to!) Maybe some folks think you are just floating the idea (or have you a firm return date set, sorry I cannot remember?)

But more likely some...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 11th 2010, 9:35 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By karin_and_boys

decision made - staying in UK

Hi everyone, Thanks so much for all your support and advice in my recent posts re. our decision to stay in UK or return to U.S

We have now made the very difficult decision to stay. But then it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 6th 2010, 7:02 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,294
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: Dark Cloud

Sarah,
I can only echo what the others have said, it is very common and it will pass.
But...let me if I may offer a bit of advice. No-one knows what the future holds (ie you might stay beyond...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 2nd 2010, 9:23 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,565
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: Raining on my parade

Hopefully it won't come to that, now the economy is improving maybe the negotiations will go smoothly? As next summer is a long way off, I would keep my sights set on that summer trip. I have never...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 2nd 2010, 12:59 am
Replies: 51
Views: 5,097
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: No Friends

Chris,
I used to live in nw suburbs of Illinois, not far from Wi border. I don't know if you have kids, but we met several English (and Irish and Scottish) people thru our kids soccer club....
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 30th 2010, 9:00 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 6,002
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: My oldest son returns to UK tomorrow

Great to hear he is happy, and Gran is obviously glad to have him around!
With a bit of luck next winter will not be as bad as last, so he will have a gentle introduction to British winter!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 30th 2010, 9:42 am
Replies: 32
Views: 6,002
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: My oldest son returns to UK tomorrow

I know it's early days yet for your son, but is he happy to be in the UK? Everything seems to be working out well for him logistically settling in, which I am sure will help him to adjust easily.......
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 30th 2010, 9:28 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,774
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: Uni and international fees

Was the candidate second in line a local? Was this perhaps what swayed the decision? How frustrating for you, so close but yet...

At times like this, I try to always keep in mind my Mum's favorite...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 30th 2010, 7:47 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,774
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: Uni and international fees

Thank you, Dunroving. This clarifies the issue for me. The process is pretty well thought out really, from what I have read in your links. There are no loopholes as such.....
Yes, I have been...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 30th 2010, 6:12 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,851
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: someone tell me this is not a good idea

The kids unfortunately (or fortunately?) like both places and have said they would be a bit sad and a bit happy either decision. My eldest boy is now saying he has a 'small' preference to stay,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 30th 2010, 6:01 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,774
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: Uni and international fees

Thank you both for the replies.
But I am just a bit puzzled about the statement that you cannot have been resident for the last 3 years solely for education purposes. Do you mean that if a child was...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 30th 2010, 3:59 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,851
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: someone tell me this is not a good idea

Still here, but still in the decision process....Even though we thought we needed to decide like 2 weeks ago, some parameters changed and here we still are.
I have sent you a pm....thanks for...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 30th 2010, 3:55 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,774
Posted By karin_and_boys

Uni and international fees

Hope someone can clarify this for me, as after talking with 2 uni's I am still no clearer.

A friend living in Kuwait plans to send her child home to boarding school for 3 years, in order to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 30th 2010, 3:44 am
Replies: 37
Views: 6,829
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: What have you learnt?

I've learnt that the grass is NOT always greener on the other side, and also that what makes you happy might not make your partner happy, and that is a very difficult issue to resolve.
Forum: USA
Jun 28th 2010, 2:21 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,445
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: Brit Realtor in Sarasota

Just a small word of caution. I dealt with a British (lady) realtor at one point, and she was useless, probably the wirst realtor I ever dealt with. I soon dropped her, but not before I realised she...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 24th 2010, 7:37 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,851
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: someone tell me this is not a good idea

Sounds lovely, like coronation street almost!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 24th 2010, 7:31 am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,697
Posted By karin_and_boys

Re: Problem renting with dog

I have seen rentals before which just charge an additional security deposit for a dog or cat. Therefore the landlord has some comeback in case of damage by the pet. I agree with pp to go to a rental...
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