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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 11th 2012, 7:56 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,777
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Update:Back 15 months.

Yes. It is difficult. I will not go into detail here as it's a public forum but yes, Aus vs UK is irrelevant in many ways, it just complicates things further. Though I will point out that it was my...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 6th 2012, 8:35 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,777
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Update:Back 15 months.

Yes I see what you mean now, and that is certainly the way my husband sees it yes I had agreed to go back but I never wanted to and he knew that the kids and me wanted to stay here. H pretty much...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 6th 2012, 7:54 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,777
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Update:Back 15 months.

Thank you all for your replies :) At times it feels like a long hard road I am travelling but I am hoping the future looks brighter.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 6th 2012, 7:49 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,777
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Update:Back 15 months.

I'm a bit confused by your reply? Perhaps because I haven't "put my foot down" or "refused to budge" is why I've had supportive replies. In fact I have tried very very hard to save my marriage and...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 4th 2012, 10:01 am
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Parents advice please!

Yes, travelling definitely gets easier with kids as they get older. My two (now 12 & 9) adore long haul with all the films and games etc. I think it's easier when they are about 5/6 plus.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 4th 2012, 9:51 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,777
Posted By toodlepip

Update:Back 15 months.

Not sure if many people remember me, I haven't posted a lot. Left Melbourne a year ago with my OH and our 2 children after 4.5 years and returned to the UK.

We settled in Harrogate. Or at least I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 4th 2012, 8:54 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,613
Posted By toodlepip

Just musing

We left the UK in 2006 and returned from Melbourne last year.

I was watching the incredible Olympics last night and reflecting that there seems so much more national pride and sense of community...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 19th 2012, 6:38 am
Replies: 31
Views: 17,239
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Anyone near Wetherby (Yorkshire)?

I'm in Harrogate, it's lovely :) I like the Travellers Rest near the Yorkshire show ground, lovely pub where dogs welcome in the bar area. And good food :). Also bonus great countryside view.
Forum: USA
May 6th 2012, 9:48 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Crap Coffee, I don't know what to say, I hope you find yourself back here one day.

Take care
Forum: USA
May 6th 2012, 9:41 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

I'm sorry to read your story, you too sound immensely strong and your ex obviously didn't recognize a good thing when he had it.

We are going to review life back in Oz next May and if the kids...
Forum: USA
May 5th 2012, 6:45 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Thank you. I am fairly strong but i will admit that this is/has been a very difficult time.

Onwards & upwards though! Thanks for good wishes about the op, I've ne er had a GA or an op before so...
Forum: USA
May 5th 2012, 6:42 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Thanks, hopefully we'll be regular visitors back here and if the kids want to finish their education back here they can. I do need to hold onto the thought that we are in a very privileged position...
Forum: USA
Apr 29th 2012, 8:05 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Gawd sorry for typos, on phone.
Forum: USA
Apr 29th 2012, 8:00 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Thanks TB, you're right - it's difficult. I hope things work out for you & Mrs TB.

I think having kids has made it all the more complicated for me, if it was just me I would go as not really...
Forum: USA
Apr 22nd 2012, 6:33 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Hi, yes have done Bettys in H'gate & Ilkley and we go to York quite frequently. One thing about being time limited is that we try and fit more in rather than think "oh I've all the time in the world...
Forum: USA
Apr 22nd 2012, 5:04 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

I have good and bad days! Poss more bad than good currently but I'm getting there.
Forum: USA
Apr 22nd 2012, 5:03 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Very true! I try and be fairly fatalistic, what will be will be and things usually work out, just not the way you'd planned sometimes.

Glad you're enjoying being back :)
Forum: USA
Apr 21st 2012, 10:24 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Too right! Without going into too much detail on a public forum I hear you re:mental health and have tried as hard as I can to get him to get help. It hasn't really worked out :(.

What will be...
Forum: USA
Apr 21st 2012, 9:47 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

It's so hard isn't it? The pre-return contract sounds quite clinical and business like and of course doesn't really carry much weight but it does at least establish new ground rules. I've also found...
Forum: USA
Apr 18th 2012, 11:10 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

I love a good read of mumsnet but don't think I would ever be brave enough to post on there!

You are very welcome to pm me like I say, it always helps to know other people understand what you're...
Forum: USA
Apr 18th 2012, 5:34 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Believe me I have thought this through and have had advice.Hence my pre return contract, i know it carries no legal weight but it makes me feel better. There's a lot more to our story than i've been...
Forum: USA
Apr 18th 2012, 3:20 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Thank you, I've had a few raised eyebrows when I've mentioned it in real life and of course there's no legal comeback if my OH doesn't stick to what we've agreed but it makes me feel better and it's...
Forum: USA
Apr 18th 2012, 3:15 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Yes! I sometimes think I'll be so relieved when he goes but it will be very weird being on my own. We have done a few things (bought him a new wedding ring as his got lost years ago, and me an...
Forum: USA
Apr 18th 2012, 3:09 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

It's very reassuring to hear that other people have gone through this and survived. I'm glad I posted now, thought twice about it as it's so personal and britishexpats is so public.

I'm sorry to...
Forum: USA
Apr 18th 2012, 1:08 am
Replies: 55
Views: 10,222
Posted By toodlepip

Re: Been back 9 months now, and will be returning to Oz

Ha, not so sure about strong marriage, we have very nearly split up over this! I even saw a solicitor back in January and we have been to Relate. We're not out of the woods, I am making a huge...
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