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Forum: The Welcome Inn

Sep 4th 2011, 10:13 pm

Replies: 5

Just moved back

Views: 644

Posted By Proud Brit

Re: Just moved back

Hello. I wonder if I can ask you a question. I've lived in the USA for 19 years (Washington State). I have a lovely life here but often feel really homesick. I've considered just throwing...

Forum: USA

Jul 20th 2011, 1:38 am

Replies: 30

Home Sick, west coast USA

Views: 3,531

Posted By Proud Brit

Re: Home Sick, west coast USA

Thank you. Already I've felt support. My old school chums in England typically think I'm crazy for wanting to go back. Of course I'm the one that is away. Perhaps I would be saying the same to...

Forum: USA

Jul 19th 2011, 6:31 pm

Replies: 30

Home Sick, west coast USA

Views: 3,531

Posted By Proud Brit

Re: Home Sick, west coast USA

Here I am. Hubby is my greatest support and my voice of reason. I discuss the situation with him even though I'm sure it hurts him. He wants me to be happy. Due to finances it's been almost 3...

Forum: USA

Jul 19th 2011, 6:21 pm

Replies: 30

Home Sick, west coast USA

Views: 3,531

Posted By Proud Brit

Re: Home Sick, west coast USA

Family, food and familiarity. My parents are aging. A trip home once a year would be my cure all. I love Washington State. It's a place of stunning beauty. People here are typically great.

I...

Forum: USA

Jul 19th 2011, 6:16 pm

Replies: 30

Home Sick, west coast USA

Views: 3,531

Posted By Proud Brit

Re: Home Sick, west coast USA

You are kind. Indeed I do have a lot going on. Of course I'm not the only one. If I could go back once a year I believe I would have the best of both worlds. I'm really a jolly person so much of...

Forum: USA

Jul 19th 2011, 6:09 pm

Replies: 30

Home Sick, west coast USA

Views: 3,531

Posted By Proud Brit

Re: Home Sick, west coast USA

Thank you. I am actually saving for a trip. I was going to try to go this year but that would mean missing my daughter's graduation for her masters degree next year. Some of the choices that come...

Forum: USA

Jul 19th 2011, 5:56 pm

Replies: 30

Home Sick, west coast USA

Views: 3,531

Posted By Proud Brit

Re: Home Sick, west coast USA

Thank you. From all these replies I can see that I'm not alone. My hubby has a job that is specific to the north west. He's very supportive about me taking trips home. Unfortunately the ability...

Forum: USA

Jul 19th 2011, 5:51 pm

Replies: 30

Home Sick, west coast USA

Views: 3,531

Posted By Proud Brit

Re: Home Sick, west coast USA

I have been reading and am most appreciative for the responses. I tell people I was young and dumb in my first marriage. I came here out of duty. My ex always assured me would go back but then got...

Forum: USA

Jul 19th 2011, 5:43 pm

Replies: 30

Home Sick, west coast USA

Views: 3,531

Posted By Proud Brit

Re: Home Sick, west coast USA

Thanks for your reply. How lovely that you will eventially go home. I know many people in law enforcement can retire at quite a young age. In our case we aren't likely to retire until we are in...

Forum: USA

Jul 18th 2011, 8:12 pm

Replies: 30

Home Sick, west coast USA

Views: 3,531

Posted By Proud Brit

Home Sick, west coast USA

I came to the USA in the 1990's as military wife. I have nice life, and am fortunate to have found quite the most wonderful man in my second husband. My eldest child is leaving soon to continue her...

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