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Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 15th 2019, 2:03 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,114
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Which passport to use? 🤔

Thanks for the heads-up, BritInParis, I'd best not try that then!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 14th 2019, 8:35 am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,040
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Overwhelmed about AU to UK move

Oh yuck to flying Quantas long-haul back. What breed is your dog, out of interest?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 14th 2019, 8:31 am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,040
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Overwhelmed about AU to UK move

Hi HugoB,
I'm taking two cats back to the UK but haven't started the process yet - I'm so glad they don't have to be in Quarantine for a month. What's the cost per cat with Jetpets, and are going...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 14th 2019, 8:16 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,114
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Which passport to use? 🤔

They have the eGates but no, they don't really give a monkey's when you are leaving the country. Yes, it's recommended that you present your Australian passport but realistically you could use...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 14th 2019, 5:34 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,105
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Freaking out over schooling on moving to the UK!

Facing similar problem with moving back right in the middle of the UK school year, so I will instead head 'home' first, with the kids' staying with their Dad and coming over to join me once I've got...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 14th 2019, 5:00 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,080
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Small amount of possessions to ship, best way?

Check out www.sendmybag.com - they are pretty reasonable for small-scale shipping, and they will ship bikes too. You can put the details in to get an on-line quote.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 13th 2019, 10:10 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,114
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Which passport to use? 🤔

I did this last month, and used my British passport to enter/leave the UK. Used my Australian passport for leaving/re-entering Australia. Didn't really matter when leaving but makes a difference...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 12th 2019, 8:37 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,784
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Costing of Living - Income vs Expenditure

Youth Worker/Child Support Services. It's a low paid career choice in the UK, and most of the jobs I'm looking at in the South-West seem to be based on minimum wage. Once I retrain and get the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 12th 2019, 8:23 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,784
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Costing of Living - Income vs Expenditure

Definitely tv licence - I forgot about that. Have memories as a child of sitting in front of a switched off telly as Mum didn't have any money to pay the licence fee, and the neighbours would phone...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 12th 2019, 8:18 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,784
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Costing of Living - Income vs Expenditure

Thanks everyone, yes I agree that GBP1500 is low, but according to one of those 'work out how much you take home after tax, blah, blah' it's the amount I'd actually take home based on earning GBP20k...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 12th 2019, 2:37 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,103
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: People I miss on forum

I haven't been on for a while and I don't post often, but I used to love reading the posts of a lady who moved back to the UK a couple of years' ago - I can't remember her name but she ended up...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 12th 2019, 1:43 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,784
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Costing of Living - Income vs Expenditure

Hi Everyone,
I'd like to get some practical advice on living expenses, as I've been away from the UK for a while and I'm feeling a bit out of touch with the cost of living there, although I'm...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 11th 2019, 11:29 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Need some advice!!

Hi there, it's a big step moving country whatever your age, but an exciting one, too! What part of the UK are you thinking of coming back to? Have you got any relatives in the UK that can put you up...
Forum: Back Home
May 31st 2019, 10:14 am
Replies: 70
Views: 36,866
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Why did I not love this country before???????

I just want to say I love your posts and your wonderfully upbeat writing style. Thank you -I visited this thread many times when I was feeling low and homesick, and it always made me smile. I can't...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 31st 2019, 10:06 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,451
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: How on earth do i do it?

Hi Valspal,
I'm from Egham, currently in Shitney (my special name for Sydney! ;) ). I'm in a similar situation, planning on heading back next year, but I'm over in the UK from July to Sep this year...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 15th 2018, 2:00 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,470
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: When moving back means the break-up of your family ...

Thanks Liminal for sharing your story, especially having been through a similar dilemma and come out the other side, still sane and positive. You sound like you have reached a place of acceptance...
Forum: Back Home
Oct 6th 2018, 3:24 am
Replies: 70
Views: 36,866
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: Why did I not love this country before???????

Beautifully written, Jensmate. You brought a smile to my face and, apart from the bit about eating cockles, it makes me want to jump on a plane to come home now! :goodpost:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 5th 2018, 7:33 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,470
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: When moving back means the break-up of your family ...

Thanks for your comments, Dorothy and Sherbert. I share your view that it's too big a decision to put on my children - irrespective of the fact that they would be teenagers by then, they would,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 4th 2018, 8:57 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,470
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: When moving back means the break-up of your family ...

Thanks, verystormy, it's a very valid point and yes, I've looked into it and have sought legal advice. If the negotiations between my OH and I did break down, there is no point in my going down a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 4th 2018, 8:46 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,470
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

Re: When moving back means the break-up of your family ...

Hi there,

Thanks for the welcome , Christmasoompa.

At this stage, no decisions have been made about whether the children will remain here or come back to the UK with me. The only reason our...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 4th 2018, 12:10 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,470
Posted By happy-go-lucky-lass

When moving back means the break-up of your family ...

I’m interested in hearing other parents’ views on when moving back to the UK will also involve a separation and children.

I will be returning to the UK in a few years’ time - I’ve been in...
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