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Forum: The Rovers Return
Dec 14th 2007, 7:50 pm
Replies: 744
Views: 49,442
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Do you worry about raising your kids in the UK?

You need to take a long hard look at yourself. Because if this is what is driving you away, then moving countries will not help.[/QUOTE]

I have, which is why I am leaving. I am entitled to my own...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Dec 14th 2007, 4:29 am
Replies: 744
Views: 49,442
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Do you worry about raising your kids in the UK?

I dont worry at all about raising my kids in the UK, I worry very much about raising them in Australia.

I find Australian kids rude, loud with no manners or respect, in general for anything. ...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 3rd 2007, 10:29 am
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Obsessed?

Hi Kate,

No you are not obsessed. Ive been through this and its now coming to and end in two weeks time - thank god. In the next two weeks I am going to the Gold Coast then having two leaving...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 1st 2007, 12:26 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Areas around York/ Leeds?

My husband has fallen out with his brothers over his mum's dementia (his family dont bother with us at all)

There is a family feud caused by my sister (she has disowned me recently for the 2nd...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 1st 2007, 12:14 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 6,742
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: when did you know?

After five months .... but I stuck it out for my children mainly cos of my oldest son who is now 18 and has just completed year 12. I also wanted to get Oz c ship. Well now, 2 and a half years...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 20th 2007, 11:40 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,669
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: One month to go - any advice please

Originally Posted by nwtrucker
I'd just enjoy the sounds and sights before you get back to this s*** hole!
Its a shame there is always someone like you, nwtrucker to bring us all down isnt it? ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 20th 2007, 9:36 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,117
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: What (in your own opinion) is the % of people going 'home'

Good point - I guess there are no stats on this kind of stuff.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 19th 2007, 11:13 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,669
Posted By scoobydoo

One month to go - any advice please

Hi, just wondered if anyone could advise - im sure there are a few of you who have been through this process.

Lived in Australia for two and a half years... couldnt settle here after five...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 23rd 2007, 5:38 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,122
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Why Don't I Feel Happy?

Saffron, have to talked to your GP about having some Cognitive Behaviour Therapy? I would recommend it whilst you are still here in Australia, if you visit your local community health centre you can...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2007, 4:37 am
Replies: 41
Views: 4,908
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: How are recent returnees

How true! Nice to hear your thoughts, and great to hear you are happy to be back, and completely honest about it!!!!! I also came here on holiday twice before moving for good, and I agree, its no...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2007, 12:09 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 6,102
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Just how important IS money?

I know you must be pretty much peed off with your ex for doing what she did......and I dont doubt that there is quite a big of anger and frustration....about the whole thing. The thing is, you sound...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 1st 2007, 12:51 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,514
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: What makes us different?

What an interesting read - big thanks
Kate - I agree there is much less vacation time when you are working - you look back and realise just how lucky you were in the UK - plus you know exactly what...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 29th 2007, 1:26 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,514
Posted By scoobydoo

What makes us different?

Hi all

I have been a member for a while now and have experienced life in Aus for two years and the UK for 41 years.

In 2005 I was desprate to leave the UK for a better life in Australia, now...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jun 29th 2007, 1:12 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Counselling ?

I work as a counsellor.

You need to ask your wife what she wants and ask yourself what you want. Marriage is a joint committment.... ask yoursleves if your are both "giving "in your relationship....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 29th 2007, 1:04 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,458
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Life back in the UK

How wierd is that, my friend says exactly the same..... she says.... if I could have my time again.....

Why dont they just throw in the towel and go back? I may sound harsh, but there is no use...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 29th 2007, 12:43 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 2,997
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: The latest from me!!

Hi megansmummy
Just to get back on track, I have read your posts for a while and want to say how much I admire your courage and determination.

I hope this may help you.... previous to my present...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 29th 2007, 12:14 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,458
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Life back in the UK

Its great to hear you feel you have made the right decision. I was talking to someone about this today at work. She moved to Australia over 20 years ago and is still waiting to go "home" for good.,...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 29th 2007, 12:05 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,899
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Bad News About Baby

She was born with tilapes. I discovered via the internet that it used to be called club foot.

I was born with club foot - that was 43 years ago. Mum tells me my feet were in plaster of paris for...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 28th 2007, 1:10 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,548
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Just want to share our good news!!

what a lovely post ....its great to hear how the little positives in life make you feel so much better... and a great way of supporting other people who are in a similar situation and offering lots...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 28th 2007, 12:58 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,899
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Bad News About Baby

It must be so hard for you being this far away......if its any help, my son was born premature and had to go into the SCBU for a while. They were really fab (it was in York Hospital)... my son came...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2007, 5:05 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,978
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: i miss my friends

sorry to hear you are feeling down chrissy....I
really do feel for you, and how hard it must be. I have also made some lovely friends here who I will really miss too... and Ive got it all to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 21st 2007, 12:58 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,742
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: The Milestones of Life......

first in my family to get a degree
getting married
having two lovely children
getting divorced
buying my own house as a single parent and surviving!
getting remarried
my dad dying
turning 40...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 20th 2007, 10:04 am
Replies: 63
Views: 3,650
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: bought the St Johns Wort or whatever

[QUOTE=dozy_muppet03;4910589]It's all emotional not physical and thus created...Husband having an affair on you, losing your house, debt up to the eyeballs, screaming kids, being in a country miles...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 17th 2007, 12:24 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: It's a wonderful life

Hi, really happy things are settled for you all,and that you are happy.

Just a quickie on the citizenship thingy, - me and my husband disliked oz from almost 6 months of being here, and were...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 11th 2007, 8:36 am
Replies: 54
Views: 4,751
Posted By scoobydoo

Re: Anyone moved home skint

I recon you must be 'dunrovin' now lol.

I admire your persistence, good on ya!
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