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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 3rd 2009, 6:35 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,106
Posted By Chi_town

More Oz folks unhappy...?

Now maybe there is a larger number of folks who have moved to Australia on this forum (than those who have moved to the U.S, Canada or other European countries) But it seems to me from reading the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 3rd 2009, 4:42 am
Replies: 6
Views: 7,557
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Anyone moved back to Ireland from Australia recently

Dor,
I was just thinking, maybe if you posted on the Ireland forum, you might get some folks who have already returned?
On the car, I believe once you are 6 months outside the country and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 2nd 2009, 12:09 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 7,557
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Anyone moved back to Ireland from Australia recently

Hi, I am from Dublin and have been in the US for 5 years.
There was a family who moved back from Australia to Ireland just a few weeks ago. I am sure her username was baby75. Maybe now she is back...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 2nd 2009, 5:42 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,478
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Give and Take

I'm not sure where I stand on this issue frankly.I am against abuse of the system, ANy system, in any country. BUt I can see why people in dire straits might do it. I think it is easy to pontificate...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 2nd 2009, 3:33 am
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Would you use a realtor who is your friend

We are just currently selecting a realtor, and the lady who we will probably go with is one of the best around here. 2 Friends have worked with her previously and she got their houses sold in a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 26th 2009, 12:42 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Can you load your own container

On all our moves we had to have an individual value for each of the more expensive items eg golf clubs plus a total insurable amount for 'groups' of other items. So for example we would assign a...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 26th 2009, 7:00 am
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Anyone rented out their house in U.S?

Great tips everyone, thank you.
That is a good point about the insurance, I need to check that and see what needs to be amended.
We are going to use the services of a realtor who my friend...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 26th 2009, 3:47 am
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Can you load your own container

Yes, you can certainly do it on your own, and we will be in 2 months time!. I am just researching the details, there is more 'legwork' involved obviously, but I figure there should be big savings....
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 25th 2009, 11:44 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Anyone rented out their house in U.S?

Thanks, I have just pm'ed you!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 25th 2009, 4:25 am
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By Chi_town

Anyone rented out their house in U.S?

We are going back to Dublin in 2 months, and realistically I do not think we will sell within that time frame. Or even if I want to sell and take a big drop. We know we will not make money (we bought...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2009, 2:46 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,848
Posted By Chi_town

Re: what other options do we have if our house doesnt sell?

I agree with dewdrop. e will be trying to sell our house or rent it, and have repainted, retiled bathrooms, bought new bathroom fixtures and will recarpet a couple of rooms.
Not sure what it is like...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 23rd 2009, 2:51 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,066
Posted By Chi_town

Re: When you left the UK, did you announce it?

We haven't yet... and given that we only have 8 weeks left we really should.
Haven't told the kids school yet, or even my buddies here (though I know they suspect we are gong and have asked us...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 23rd 2009, 2:44 am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,744
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Just Ranting

I guess the only good thing is that if the phone calls for jobs have been coming in for the last few weeks, they will keep on coming....Hope the visa comes thru asap for you guys. Then I guess you...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 23rd 2009, 1:37 am
Replies: 6
Views: 960
Posted By Chi_town

Re: At last some Brit good news!

I agree, I never watch the oscars because of all the silliness that surrounds the night itself. But I was happy to see Kate Winslett got best actress. I saw her in Revolutionary Road last week and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 23rd 2009, 1:34 am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,744
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Just Ranting

Do they issue an interim letter to say they received your application? Or can you 'track' it on a website (you can with US visa applications) So at least you know they have received the application?...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 23rd 2009, 12:53 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,848
Posted By Chi_town

Re: what other options do we have if our house doesnt sell?

Well, realistically just leave the house for sale with a realtor. Other option is to try to rent it, depending on your area there might be a demand for rental property?

I think I have also read on...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 20th 2009, 12:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,245
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Moving back to uk with teenagers

I totally agree that moving with older teenagers must be very difficult. Your kids were brave to give it a try. If the older one has the place in UNI for Sept, and you can get a place for the younger...
Forum: USA
Feb 20th 2009, 12:31 am
Replies: 106
Views: 13,405
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Silent in Seattle!

I also have just read this thread form start to finish and I cannot believe how awful it turned out. Everything seems to be working out great for you and then.... What a shame your Mum didn't have a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 19th 2009, 9:30 am
Replies: 38
Views: 3,655
Posted By Chi_town

Re: I'm feeling pretty bad

OK, let me give me my 2 cents on this. I have been there and felt that, really. Six months feels like an eternity, but it is nothing. And it is certainly not long enough to get used to a completely...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 19th 2009, 6:13 am
Replies: 24
Views: 4,163
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Husband thinks he's "failed"

A lot of one's self-worth can come thru a job, so if your hubbie is feeling miserable at work that will translate into all parts of his life.
Is there an option to change job? Are there specifics...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 19th 2009, 5:49 am
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Can anyone relate?

as long as we are a family, altogether and in one spot, we will muddle by and be happy, )[/QUOTE]

You know that is EXACTLY what my friend (who is divorced) commented to me yesterday on the 'phone....
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 19th 2009, 5:27 am
Replies: 12
Views: 953
Posted By Chi_town

Can anyone relate?

I love this forum, its like a 'free' therapist session. And I am sorry to post about this AGAIN but I am at the end of my rope and am hoping SOMEONE can relate.

We have pretty much now decided to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 17th 2009, 2:05 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,337
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Homesickness

Just a quick reply, but wanted to suggest that a year is not a very long time, and maybe you are just someone who needs more time to adjust? I have been here in the US for 5 years, and I can honesty...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 17th 2009, 1:58 am
Replies: 51
Views: 4,430
Posted By Chi_town

Re: What is it you miss?

I miss the sense of belonging, having the right accent so people don't look at you and ask where you are from all the time. Only trying to be friendly I know but it gets old....
I also miss the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 17th 2009, 1:44 am
Replies: 130
Views: 9,116
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Ping pong pom

Hmmm, did you return from Australia? Now, I have never been (I live in the US) but I would have thought it was not a lot different in terms of rat race, material possessions being so important, crime...
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