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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 31st 2006, 11:09 am
Replies: 36
Views: 1,926
Posted By PADDAD

Re: those opposing conversations in our heads!

You have got your finger on the pulse my gal! It is so true what you say about bereavement and the various stages.

Funny isn't it that once you know that you are definitely going back to the U.K....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 31st 2006, 10:58 am
Replies: 36
Views: 1,926
Posted By PADDAD

Re: those opposing conversations in our heads!

Congrats for selling but I can understand that you may be feeling flat about it. I think it's this 'change' thing that makes one feel unsettled because you're out of your comfort zone and the future...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 31st 2006, 10:19 am
Replies: 36
Views: 1,926
Posted By PADDAD

Question Re: those opposing conversations in our heads!

:confused:

You are not alone.

We have been here two and a half years. When we first arrived we made the decision that we would stay for at least 2 years and then achieve our citizenship...
Forum: Australia
Mar 31st 2006, 6:13 am
Replies: 115
Views: 8,047
Posted By PADDAD

Re: OMG have you seen airfares to the UK now

I understand that Royal Brunei consider children adults once they're 16 which could end up saving you a fair bit if you have teenagers under 16.

I recently booked an Emirates flight to the U.K....
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2006, 8:30 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,881
Posted By PADDAD

Re: OzForex...Tranzfers..... where am I going wrong??

Now that's what I call service :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 27th 2006, 7:28 pm
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

:D :D :D :D :D :D
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 27th 2006, 4:22 am
Replies: 138
Views: 15,838
Posted By PADDAD

Re: How do you reach a decision to return to the UK??

We have only finalized the sale of our Aus house this weekend and expect to settle in June so I haven't been in touch with my son's school yet. I plan to have a meeting with his year 10 co-ordinator...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 27th 2006, 2:21 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,153
Posted By PADDAD

Re: 20 days to go

Spring is good time for new beginnings.

All the best :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 27th 2006, 1:22 am
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

Thanks for shedding light on the above. :) As far as I am concerned we are all equal here :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 27th 2006, 1:18 am
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

hmmm you made an interesting point there. It is interesting that he would feel the need to to post on the 'moving back to UK forum' since he is so blissfully happy here in Aus.

I hope he...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 27th 2006, 12:46 am
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

Thanks :)

We all have backgrounds, some more interesting than others :rolleyes: Is badger's background supposed to justify his self righteous and condescending post? I found his tone...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 27th 2006, 12:09 am
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

I can see that it's 'thatnotquiteright' interviewing himself but I am trying to understand why Kendodd referenced it to me?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 26th 2006, 11:56 pm
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

:confused:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 26th 2006, 9:18 pm
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

[QUOTE=thatsnotquiteright]I really feel sorry for some of you lot, have to admit. It actually makes me feel guilty, seriously I do - I wonder what I did to deserve it. I did a great 42k bush walk...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2006, 7:04 am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,317
Posted By PADDAD

Re: How much did it cost you to ship everything back?

Letton Percival are UK based and can be contacted on 0151 236 4568 or [email protected]

I believe that Letton Percival charge 1.53 % for goods insured and I've copied Banjo's post No.4 of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2006, 6:45 am
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

Thanks for that :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2006, 4:58 am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,317
Posted By PADDAD

Re: How much did it cost you to ship everything back?

Hi there

We had OSS out over a week ago and I found the gentleman to be very professional. We're pretty satisfied with our quote from them but I am thinking of taking out marine insurance...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 23rd 2006, 10:47 pm
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

Good post. I think the 'hell' dissipates once you make a decision to either stay in Oz or return to the U.K.

Great idea to travel a bit before you go.

Good luck with your house sale and go and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 22nd 2006, 9:48 pm
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

Well that is one movie I haven't seen so will add this to my tremendously loonnggg list of 'things to do' and go and see it this weekend. ;)

I don't think the cowboy look is a bad one but I'd...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 22nd 2006, 8:30 pm
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

You must feel like you really know me - I am impressed that you took the time to read my previous posts. :o :o

If I am truthful I admit to being the one who engineered our move to Australia...
Forum: Australia
Mar 22nd 2006, 11:17 am
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By PADDAD

Re: How to get kids into schools ??

Hi
We stayed in a motel for a month while we were looking for a house to buy. Once we found the house and area that we wanted to live in then we chose a school. Getting our children into the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 22nd 2006, 10:14 am
Replies: 132
Views: 10,034
Posted By PADDAD

Re: Going back? 50/50

Most of what you have said pretty much sums it up for me as well.

Socially we're dead in the water here. I'm in my thirties and I feel like I've retired!

I had a great job here as a bookkeeper...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 22nd 2006, 1:02 am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,317
Posted By PADDAD

Re: How much did it cost you to ship everything back?

Thanks for that :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 21st 2006, 11:24 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 5,317
Posted By PADDAD

Re: How much did it cost you to ship everything back?

Would you by any chance have the contact details of Letton Percival Insurance in Australia? We are based in Brisbane. I've done a search but am having some difficulty finding their contact details...
Forum: Australia
Mar 21st 2006, 9:39 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 8,047
Posted By PADDAD

Re: OMG have you seen airfares to the UK now

Put your coat back! :D I think there was a bit of tongue in cheek in what Hutch was saying and don't forget to note the smileys after his comments. :)
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