326 Days and still Counting....
Feb 24th 2007, 2:32 pm
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326 Days and still Counting....
WOW! What a journey so far.
Long ago in the dim and distant past in a tiny mill town called Oldham. There stood a fair maiden, her defacto and prince 'J'.
They had dream. To leave this dull and depressing life and ride off into the sun a rise early in the morning, tieing me kangeroo down sport and true blue-ing it everywhere.
And as in all true fairy tails, they just clicked their red shoes together and they were magically transported to the promise land.
Yeah! Right enough of that......
Ok, Veni Vidi Vichi
They Came, they saw and brought ice cream.
Originally we were supposed to be going to Brisbane but we had a turn of events and headed to Perth. We knew nothing of this place, we had not researched it, nothing.
What a beautiful place. (Anne4Terry made us feel very welcome thanks for that Anne)
However, I wanted to see Brisbane as there was something endearing about it from my childhood days.
My husband jetted back off to sell the house and the boy and I sat waiting.
And waiting and waiting....
Husband came back with dosh and we went to have a look at Brisbane. Made lots of friends there but we could not connect with the place. It was too hot, humid and crowded for us. It was a disappointment because my best friend Cath (cathnpaul) are destined to go there and all our other mates such as Mrs JFW, Glitterbabe (who gave us her house for three days, thank you hun) Scissors (who made us really really welcome, hi sue, (posh) Raby Bay lol) ell jay (who was on her way there). There were quite a few others and if I have forgotten you I apologise.
We looked around and could find nothing to make us stay. I wanted to stay for my sister (ros from aus) but the place was really hot and humid. We came back early.
When we got on the plane to come back to Perth it felt like we were coming home. It was a good feeling.
'WA' the home of 'wait a while' lol is a lovely place for families, friends and outdoor living.
We came from a back street playground to a sun kissed wonderland
Missing nothing (except MUM, children and some family members x)
We work to live now not live to work.
we have the whole sea as our very own water park (sharks and dolphins included)
The birds are different, even the pigeons are cute (compared to the one's in the UK) lol
The tree's, the wildlife, The kangeroos on the way home from my sons school.
The sun, the amazing lightning, the life style
The smile on my sons face
My husband riding a motorbike (his bald head blowing in the wind)
Best move we ever made, loving it, embracing the australian life style and values.
No going back.......
And.............................................we all lived happily ever after
Lace and co xx
Cheers everyone
Long ago in the dim and distant past in a tiny mill town called Oldham. There stood a fair maiden, her defacto and prince 'J'.
They had dream. To leave this dull and depressing life and ride off into the sun a rise early in the morning, tieing me kangeroo down sport and true blue-ing it everywhere.
And as in all true fairy tails, they just clicked their red shoes together and they were magically transported to the promise land.
Yeah! Right enough of that......
Ok, Veni Vidi Vichi
They Came, they saw and brought ice cream.
Originally we were supposed to be going to Brisbane but we had a turn of events and headed to Perth. We knew nothing of this place, we had not researched it, nothing.
What a beautiful place. (Anne4Terry made us feel very welcome thanks for that Anne)
However, I wanted to see Brisbane as there was something endearing about it from my childhood days.
My husband jetted back off to sell the house and the boy and I sat waiting.
And waiting and waiting....
Husband came back with dosh and we went to have a look at Brisbane. Made lots of friends there but we could not connect with the place. It was too hot, humid and crowded for us. It was a disappointment because my best friend Cath (cathnpaul) are destined to go there and all our other mates such as Mrs JFW, Glitterbabe (who gave us her house for three days, thank you hun) Scissors (who made us really really welcome, hi sue, (posh) Raby Bay lol) ell jay (who was on her way there). There were quite a few others and if I have forgotten you I apologise.
We looked around and could find nothing to make us stay. I wanted to stay for my sister (ros from aus) but the place was really hot and humid. We came back early.
When we got on the plane to come back to Perth it felt like we were coming home. It was a good feeling.
'WA' the home of 'wait a while' lol is a lovely place for families, friends and outdoor living.
We came from a back street playground to a sun kissed wonderland
Missing nothing (except MUM, children and some family members x)
We work to live now not live to work.
we have the whole sea as our very own water park (sharks and dolphins included)
The birds are different, even the pigeons are cute (compared to the one's in the UK) lol
The tree's, the wildlife, The kangeroos on the way home from my sons school.
The sun, the amazing lightning, the life style
The smile on my sons face
My husband riding a motorbike (his bald head blowing in the wind)
Best move we ever made, loving it, embracing the australian life style and values.
No going back.......
And.............................................we all lived happily ever after
Lace and co xx
Cheers everyone
Last edited by lacey21; Feb 24th 2007 at 2:54 pm.
Feb 24th 2007, 3:12 pm
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Re: 326 Days and still Counting....
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Feb 24th 2007, 3:27 pm
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Re: 326 Days and still Counting....
WOW! What a journey so far.
Long ago in the dim and distant past in a tiny mill town called Oldham. There stood a fair maiden, her defacto and prince 'J'.
They had dream. To leave this dull and depressing life and ride off into the sun a rise early in the morning, tieing me kangeroo down sport and true blue-ing it everywhere.
And as in all true fairy tails, they just clicked their red shoes together and they were magically transported to the promise land.
Yeah! Right enough of that......
Ok, Veni Vidi Vichi
They Came, they saw and brought ice cream.
Originally we were supposed to be going to Brisbane but we had a turn of events and headed to Perth. We knew nothing of this place, we had not researched it, nothing.
What a beautiful place. (Anne4Terry made us feel very welcome thanks for that Anne)
However, I wanted to see Brisbane as there was something endearing about it from my childhood days.
My husband jetted back off to sell the house and the boy and I sat waiting.
And waiting and waiting....
Husband came back with dosh and we went to have a look at Brisbane. Made lots of friends there but we could not connect with the place. It was too hot, humid and crowded for us. It was a disappointment because my best friend Cath (cathnpaul) are destined to go there and all our other mates such as Mrs JFW, Glitterbabe (who gave us her house for three days, thank you hun) Scissors (who made us really really welcome, hi sue, (posh) Raby Bay lol) ell jay (who was on her way there). There were quite a few others and if I have forgotten you I apologise.
We looked around and could find nothing to make us stay. I wanted to stay for my sister (ros from aus) but the place was really hot and humid. We came back early.
When we got on the plane to come back to Perth it felt like we were coming home. It was a good feeling.
'WA' the home of 'wait a while' lol is a lovely place for families, friends and outdoor living.
We came from a back street playground to a sun kissed wonderland
Missing nothing (except MUM, children and some family members x)
We work to live now not live to work.
we have the whole sea as our very own water park (sharks and dolphins included)
The birds are different, even the pigeons are cute (compared to the one's in the UK) lol
The tree's, the wildlife, The kangeroos on the way home from my sons school.
The sun, the amazing lightning, the life style
The smile on my sons face
My husband riding a motorbike (his bald head blowing in the wind)
Best move we ever made, loving it, embracing the australian life style and values.
No going back.......
And.............................................we all lived happily ever after
Lace and co xx Cheers everyone
Long ago in the dim and distant past in a tiny mill town called Oldham. There stood a fair maiden, her defacto and prince 'J'.
They had dream. To leave this dull and depressing life and ride off into the sun a rise early in the morning, tieing me kangeroo down sport and true blue-ing it everywhere.
And as in all true fairy tails, they just clicked their red shoes together and they were magically transported to the promise land.
Yeah! Right enough of that......
Ok, Veni Vidi Vichi
They Came, they saw and brought ice cream.
Originally we were supposed to be going to Brisbane but we had a turn of events and headed to Perth. We knew nothing of this place, we had not researched it, nothing.
What a beautiful place. (Anne4Terry made us feel very welcome thanks for that Anne)
However, I wanted to see Brisbane as there was something endearing about it from my childhood days.
My husband jetted back off to sell the house and the boy and I sat waiting.
And waiting and waiting....
Husband came back with dosh and we went to have a look at Brisbane. Made lots of friends there but we could not connect with the place. It was too hot, humid and crowded for us. It was a disappointment because my best friend Cath (cathnpaul) are destined to go there and all our other mates such as Mrs JFW, Glitterbabe (who gave us her house for three days, thank you hun) Scissors (who made us really really welcome, hi sue, (posh) Raby Bay lol) ell jay (who was on her way there). There were quite a few others and if I have forgotten you I apologise.
We looked around and could find nothing to make us stay. I wanted to stay for my sister (ros from aus) but the place was really hot and humid. We came back early.
When we got on the plane to come back to Perth it felt like we were coming home. It was a good feeling.
'WA' the home of 'wait a while' lol is a lovely place for families, friends and outdoor living.
We came from a back street playground to a sun kissed wonderland
Missing nothing (except MUM, children and some family members x)
We work to live now not live to work.
we have the whole sea as our very own water park (sharks and dolphins included)
The birds are different, even the pigeons are cute (compared to the one's in the UK) lol
The tree's, the wildlife, The kangeroos on the way home from my sons school.
The sun, the amazing lightning, the life style
The smile on my sons face
My husband riding a motorbike (his bald head blowing in the wind)
Best move we ever made, loving it, embracing the australian life style and values.
No going back.......
And.............................................we all lived happily ever after
Lace and co xx
Cheers everyonei'm not sure Oldham is either tiny or a mill town any more though....and we're not top of the table any more
Feb 24th 2007, 5:04 pm
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Re: 326 Days and still Counting....
Brilliant post Lacey
Glad you're enjoying your life, it all sounds wonderful (nearly said 'perfect' then realised I'd have someone jumping on me telling me no it's not LOL 
)
Keep having fun, btw love the bit about your OH's bald head blowing in the wind
Glad you're enjoying your life, it all sounds wonderful
(nearly said 'perfect' then realised I'd have someone jumping on me telling me no it's not LOL )Keep having fun, btw love the bit about your OH's bald head blowing in the wind
Feb 24th 2007, 8:09 pm
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Re: 326 Days and still Counting....
Helllooo G,
I wondered when you'd get around to it LOL.
Your living the life and all the best to you, OH and J.
Believe me, you ain't missing nowt in Oldham luv
Take care me dear,
J x
I wondered when you'd get around to it LOL.
Your living the life and all the best to you, OH and J.
Believe me, you ain't missing nowt in Oldham luv
Take care me dear,
J x
Feb 24th 2007, 10:47 pm
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cheers guys,
Jaycee, should write a book about that bloody place lol
I hope you get over here soon J
Hugs Lace xx
Jaycee, should write a book about that bloody place lol
I hope you get over here soon J
Hugs Lace xx
Feb 25th 2007, 6:25 am
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Great post Lacey,
Glad that you've settled in well and are enjoying it here in Perth. We too are enjoying it, still looking for work though so thats been difficult but got interviews coming up so we should get something soon.
Like you say, the only thing we're missing is family and friends but that would be the same wherever we went.
We just need jobs and a bloody big house price crash and we'll be sorted! lol
It certainly beats Greater Manchester anyway!
Glad that you've settled in well and are enjoying it here in Perth. We too are enjoying it, still looking for work though so thats been difficult but got interviews coming up so we should get something soon.
Like you say, the only thing we're missing is family and friends but that would be the same wherever we went.
We just need jobs and a bloody big house price crash and we'll be sorted! lol
It certainly beats Greater Manchester anyway!
Feb 25th 2007, 6:47 am
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Re: 326 Days and still Counting....
Good one Lace - is it really that long already, seems to have flown since you hit these sunny shores. I agree with the missing nothing but certain people bit but even that's not too bad with very regular contact.
Well done mate
Lou
xx
Well done mate
Lou
xx
Feb 25th 2007, 10:06 am
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Good to speak to you the other day (even tho you were dipping your feet in the pool and I was sweating it out at 32 degrees)! Do you really miss family? I thought I did until my sis came to stay, then I realised I don't actually miss anyone! 12,000 miles is plenty of distance! Have my Aunty flying up from Sydney in 2 weeks, here's hoping she can actually cook, clean and look after herself!!!!
Feb 25th 2007, 11:48 am
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Husband came back with dosh and we went to have a look at Brisbane. Made lots of friends there but we could not connect with the place. It was too hot, humid and crowded for us. It was a disappointment because my best friend Cath (cathnpaul) are destined to go there and all our other mates such as Mrs JFW, Glitterbabe (who gave us her house for three days, thank you hun) Scissors (who made us really really welcome, hi sue, (posh) Raby Bay lol) ell jay (who was on her way there). There were quite a few others and if I have forgotten you I apologise.
Lace and co xx
Cheers everyoneI just think you wanted to get away from us all but didn't know how to tell us!
Lovely to hear from you the other night! You would make an excellent sales rep for Perth!
So pleased you are living your dream, long may it continue!
Jackie x
Feb 25th 2007, 1:37 pm
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Fantastic Lace!!!
Glad you're lovin' it here in sunny Perth.
Jude xx
Glad you're lovin' it here in sunny Perth.
Jude xx
Feb 25th 2007, 8:10 pm
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Blimey I cant believe youve been there so long. Really glad you are enjoying it in sunny Perth.
Long may you enjoy your new life.
Jx
Long may you enjoy your new life.
Jx
Feb 25th 2007, 10:42 pm
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Hey hey cheers guys
it's not been a picnic I have to say and the job situation is.......hmmm......different lol
but it is better than manchester
lace xxx
it's not been a picnic I have to say and the job situation is.......hmmm......different lol
but it is better than manchester
lace xxx
Feb 26th 2007, 3:40 am
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Great post Lace,
Glad you've found happiness........you certainly deserve it
Long may it continue
Keep in touch mate, L-j xxxxx
Glad you've found happiness........you certainly deserve it
Long may it continue
Keep in touch mate, L-j xxxxx
Feb 26th 2007, 12:03 pm
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[QUOTE=lacey21;4450183]WOW! What a journey so far.
Cheers Lace, the long awaited "update from OZ" has arrived.
Can confirm that life in the dark , satanic mills of Oldham is indeed crap..lol
Hope to see you "in the flesh " in a couple of months hon.
Glad your decisions in moving are vindicated
Dave /Wendy
Cheers Lace, the long awaited "update from OZ" has arrived.
Can confirm that life in the dark , satanic mills of Oldham is indeed crap..lol
Hope to see you "in the flesh " in a couple of months hon.
Glad your decisions in moving are vindicated
Dave /Wendy