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Forum: The Barbie
Jan 11th 2011, 6:02 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,759
Posted By the elders

Re: natal sharks supporters

Stay dry!!

We're still at home having decided to delay our holiday for now. So all suffering from cabin fever.

See you soon. My work house is being sand bagged so not good for them.
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 11th 2011, 3:18 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,759
Posted By the elders

Re: natal sharks supporters

Hi there

We are also ex-South Africans who have migrated to Brisbane via the UK. We are not Shark supporters lol. We have been here for almost a year. We are friendly with Alfresco so there are...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 23rd 2009, 8:31 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,806
Posted By the elders

Re: Shipping....which companies go Oz to UK?

Well hope it all works out, will keep in contact. My son is now over my shoulder wanting the computer, so cheers 4 now!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 23rd 2009, 8:17 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,806
Posted By the elders

Re: Shipping....which companies go Oz to UK?

We were surprised by your program that you only had a small group of friends back here and not much family. Most people want to move back to their homeland because of family and they always put major...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 23rd 2009, 7:47 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,806
Posted By the elders

Re: Shipping....which companies go Oz to UK?

See by your other thread you have found it difficult to "fit in" in Oz. We have had the same problem here in the UK . All our friends are South Africans. We live in a village and people can be very...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 23rd 2009, 2:02 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,806
Posted By the elders

Re: Shipping....which companies go Oz to UK?

He doing English,Biology, Sociology and PE, yes crazy to think how much it would cost here. We still need to found out what A level results he would require to enter an Australian uni but he hasn't...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 23rd 2009, 1:53 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,806
Posted By the elders

Re: Shipping....which companies go Oz to UK?

Shame must be hard for you all, we have two boys, 17 and 10, waiting for eldest to finish his A- levels before we make final decision. Left South Africa 8 years ago with one year in Oz, had to come...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 21st 2009, 3:04 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,186
Posted By the elders

Re: Left yesterday

Wish you all the best!!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 21st 2009, 2:55 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,806
Posted By the elders

Re: Shipping....which companies go Oz to UK?

Really enjoyed the show, have you now decided to move back to the UK? How do your kids feel?? We wish you well, must be a very difficult decision!! We are hoping to move back to OZ, also have big...
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2009, 8:56 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By the elders

Re: Any UK based Saffas Moving to Oz???

Broke our 2yr contract with sponsors and could have lost residence but have been able to keep our permanent residence, also wanting our eldest to finish A levels, love the positive vibe in OZ.
Forum: Australia
May 29th 2009, 1:03 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By the elders

Re: Any UK based Saffas Moving to Oz???

We spent a year in Oz and got back to the Uk in Feb 08.
We thoroughly enjoyed the land, the weather, the people who we found to be really friendly and open.
Its been tough being back in the Uk so...
Forum: Africa
Mar 30th 2009, 6:36 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 7,450
Posted By the elders

Re: Young Englishg couple moving to Umhlanga... please help.

Hi also agree, dont think a complex would allow a German Sherpherd!! Crime is all over South Africa but Umhlanga is safer than some other areas, just need to watch your back at all times. Getting...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 20th 2009, 11:07 pm
Replies: 647
Views: 96,118
Posted By the elders

Re: Has Anyone Moved Back To The UK & Regretted It?

Yes regretted it!!, but had to come back due to visas etc, but hopefully one day will be back in OZ!!! Wait till you get here and walk down the high street with most of the shops closed and to let!!...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 5th 2008, 10:30 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,465
Posted By the elders

Question Re: How well did children adjust

Hi all, Just thought I would add my 2c worth, we arrived back 3.5 months ago with 2 boys aged 9 and 16 in tow. The 9 year old is very grateful to be back and is loving it. The 16 year old is not. ...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 13th 2008, 4:51 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 15,612
Posted By the elders

Thumbs up Re: Anyone Moved Back to the UK and regretted it?

Hi audsfrmsa

Emigration is hard. But the reasons for leaving our lives in South Africa were so numerous and one just comes to realise life is worth so much more than the trappings of SA eg maids,...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 25th 2008, 6:13 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By the elders

Re: SA Existing Credit Cards - cancel or take with

We have kept ours as its useful when going back to SA for holidays!!:thumbsup:
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 25th 2008, 6:09 pm
Replies: 131
Views: 15,612
Posted By the elders

Re: Anyone Moved Back to the UK and regretted it?

Hi there
We have now been back in the Uk for 2 months after nearly a year in OZ. It has been a culture shock, but we have no regrets about leaving or being back, just think how dull life would be...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 22nd 2008, 3:29 pm
Replies: 95
Views: 12,347
Posted By the elders

Re: "You must be mad to move back here"

Hello
We have just said it was a great life experience, but its not for us.
Actually quite a few people have mentioned knowing others who have also moved back to the UK from Oz, so it's not just us...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 22nd 2008, 3:25 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 733
Posted By the elders

We're back

Hi there
Just to say we have arrived back in Northants yesterday. We had a month touring up the east coast of Oz and then 3 weeks back in South Africa so holiday is now over.

The kids start...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 22nd 2008, 3:20 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 5,023
Posted By the elders

Re: From South Africa to UK

Howzit!

We are S Africans in the UK too. We've been here for 6 years. It is going to be hard, and it does take a while to settle down and to get that at home feel. Don't worry about the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 26th 2008, 8:55 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By the elders

Re: Hello we are new!!

YES WE KNOW IT, WE ARE NEARER TO DAVENTRY
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 26th 2008, 5:38 am
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By the elders

Re: Hello we are new!!

Yup we got citizenship
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 26th 2008, 5:05 am
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By the elders

Hello we are new!!

Hello there
This is a great site. My family (hubby, myself and 2 boys aged 15 and 8.
We are born and bred South Africans who left in 2001 for the UK. Stayed in Northamptonshire for 6 years, then...
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