So much done in the space of a week!
 

Hello everyone.

I got back to the UK last Wednesday (August 26th).

Everything went well as far as getting the dogs sorted, and when we got here I sent them to a kennel near Gatwick until I could get the accommodation sorted out.

Since I knew I'd be working in Didcot, I focused my search for a place to live around there. Finding a place that would take the dogs was extremely difficult. I ended up getting a very small one-bedroom place in Berinsfield. It's not a particularly beautiful place, but it is surrounded by GORGEOUS countryside and pretty villages. I should get the keys on Friday and start moving in. I will go and get the dogs on Saturday.

I got a car. It cost more than I intended to spend, but my sister helped me out there (loan, not a gift:().

Opened a bank account. HSBC weren't very helpful, but I think I talked to someone who just didn't know better. Lloyds opened an account for me just with the passport.

I start my job on Wednesday next week.

It's all coming together and I'm thrilled to be back. The weather has been wonderful as far as I'm concerned. When I left the temperature was in the 90s in SE Texas. Too hot. While I've been here it's been mild, and a bit of everything -- some sun, some cloud, some rain, fairly breezy.

Sarah

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Good to hear you're getting things sorted. Welcome Home:thumbsup:

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Good to hear that you are home at last Sarah and that everything is slotting nicely into place!

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Congratulations on your move home and on finding a place that would take pets - something we will have to contend with if and when we move back. A dog and 2 cats eeeek! :blink:
Keep us updated.

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So pleased for you Sarah, even with the little hiccups, you sound so happy to be back where you're meant to be ;)

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Guess what.......the temperature in SE Texas is still in the 90's:D


Well done Sarah, you've had a busy week. Good luck with new home and new job.


I know you're missing the humidity really.....:D:D

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Wow, Sarah! You have been busy!!! It's seriously hectic settling back home, isn't it? Are you managing to have any time to just chill out a bit?

Sarah :)

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Best of luck Sarah. Don't forget to keep us updated.:)

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Congratulations on getting everything done. You've been busy! I'll be in your shoes trying to find a place soon that will let me have the dog and both cats. Cats haven't been a problem; the dog will be tougher.
Next up is the car - really nervous about driving here. Did you find it difficult?

Anyway, just wanted to say congratulations for making it safely out of Texas and for getting so much done.

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Sarah,

Sounds like everything is going very well for you in such a short amount of time. You seem to have put your nose to the grindstone and got a lot sorted! Well done, enjoy being home:wub: