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5 years on...
I really can't quite believe it's been that long! but then again it's feels like I have lived here all my life. :confused:
I left the UK on a 28 degree day, and arrived in Adelaide on a 15 degree day and constant rain for about 6 weeks. I was so glad when summer came :D (Like I will be this year too :lol: ) So much has changed for me in the last 5 years, I really am not the same person that left the UK! The biggest thing is probably my split from my husband. Sad because we spent 20 years together, but also happy because I am finally getting 'me' back. I left my eldest boy in the UK to finish Uni. That was a pretty tough thing to do, but I knew that we had to give it a go and he was 18 so I couldn't really force him to come. He is now over here on a WHV with his girlfriend. He's working with my ex at the minute to get some cash behind him, then in a few month he'll be looking for some regional work to get the extra 12 month WHV. Luckily I work in the wine industry, so I am sure I can get him some work in one of our vineyards if I have to ;) The other two kids are really happy here. My other son is 18 years old and works in Macca's - he's been there for well over a year and is doing pretty well. He's on over $20 a hour, which is a good wage for someone who lives at home and has no real outgoings. He only works 3 or 4 days a week, but he always has cash in his pocket. = Next year he's hoping to join the RAF - he just has to pass the physical and become a citizen first - something we don't seem to get around to! :o My daughter is 11, and despite her best efforts to put down anything 'Australian' (she gets it all from her dad!) she is turning into a real Aussie :rofl: I can't say my life is perfect, in fact it's far from it. But I count my blessings every day and I love living here. I even still get 'I live in Australia' moments :thumbup: |
Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by Wendy
(Post 9484988)
I really can't quite believe it's been that long! but then again it's feels like I have lived here all my life. :confused:
I left the UK on a 28 degree day, and arrived in Adelaide on a 15 degree day and constant rain for about 6 weeks. I was so glad when summer came :D (Like I will be this year too :lol: ) So much has changed for me in the last 5 years, I really am not the same person that left the UK! The biggest thing is probably my split from my husband. Sad because we spent 20 years together, but also happy because I am finally getting 'me' back. I left my eldest boy in the UK to finish Uni. That was a pretty tough thing to do, but I knew that we had to give it a go and he was 18 so I couldn't really force him to come. He is now over here on a WHV with his girlfriend. He's working with my ex at the minute to get some cash behind him, then in a few month he'll be looking for some regional work to get the extra 12 month WHV. Luckily I work in the wine industry, so I am sure I can get him some work in one of our vineyards if I have to ;) The other two kids are really happy here. My other son is 18 years old and works in Macca's - he's been there for well over a year and is doing pretty well. He's on over $20 a hour, which is a good wage for someone who lives at home and has no real outgoings. He only works 3 or 4 days a week, but he always has cash in his pocket. = Next year he's hoping to join the RAF - he just has to pass the physical and become a citizen first - something we don't seem to get around to! :o My daughter is 11, and despite her best efforts to put down anything 'Australian' (she gets it all from her dad!) she is turning into a real Aussie :rofl: I can't say my life is perfect, in fact it's far from it. But I count my blessings every day and I love living here. I even still get 'I live in Australia' moments :thumbup: good onya lassie :thumbup: best post ive read in ages:) |
Re: 5 years on...
Congrats on the 5 Years :thumbup:
Great update :) |
Re: 5 years on...
Sounds like you've had a crazy few years here but despite the changes alls come good. Great update:thumbup:
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Re: 5 years on...
I remember your postings..
Congrats on doing it tough alone successfully :thumbup: |
Re: 5 years on...
Yay Wendy, well done:thumbsup: I know it's been tough but you are a strong lady & life is to be lived.
Are you enjoying the new job? |
Re: 5 years on...
goodonya wendy me ole pal. Hope the job is going well. We really need to meet for a few schwallies one day:D
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Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by soapy©
(Post 9485121)
what a very candid post!
good onya lassie :thumbup: best post ive read in ages:)
Originally Posted by LINDZI
(Post 9486356)
Congrats on the 5 Years :thumbup:
Great update :)
Originally Posted by sonlymewalter
(Post 9486913)
Sounds like you've had a crazy few years here but despite the changes alls come good. Great update
Originally Posted by lancastrian48
(Post 9487425)
I remember your postings..
Congrats on doing it tough alone successfully
Originally Posted by Sally Simpson
(Post 9487504)
Yay Wendy, well done I know it's been tough but you are a strong lady & life is to be lived.
Are you enjoying the new job? New job is going pretty good. They're keeping me very busy! but the time flies and the free wine always helps :lol:
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 9487894)
goodonya wendy me ole pal. Hope the job is going well. We really need to meet for a few schwallies one day
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Re: 5 years on...
Glad you are enjoying it. Good to hear you sound positive & happy. :thumbsup:
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Re: 5 years on...
[QUOTE=Wendy;9484988]I really can't quite believe it's been that long! but then again it's feels like I have lived here all my life. :confused:
I left the UK on a 28 degree day, and arrived in Adelaide on a 15 degree day and constant rain for about 6 weeks. I was so glad when summer came :D (Like I will be this year too :lol: ) So much has changed for me in the last 5 years, I really am not the same person that left the UK! The biggest thing is probably my split from my husband. Sad because we spent 20 years together, but also happy because I am finally getting 'me' back. I left my eldest boy in the UK to finish Uni. That was a pretty tough thing to do, but I knew that we had to give it a go and he was 18 so I couldn't really force him to come. He is now over here on a WHV with his girlfriend. He's working with my ex at the minute to get some cash behind him, then in a few month he'll be looking for some regional work to get the extra 12 month WHV. Luckily I work in the wine industry, so I am sure I can get him some work in one of our vineyards if I have to ;) The other two kids are really happy here. My other son is 18 years old and works in Macca's - he's been there for well over a year and is doing pretty well. He's on over $20 a hour, which is a good wage for someone who lives at home and has no real outgoings. He only works 3 or 4 days a week, but he always has cash in his pocket. = Next year he's hoping to join the RAF - he just has to pass the physical and become a citizen first - something we don't seem to get around to! :o My daughter is 11, and despite her best efforts to put down anything 'Australian' (she gets it all from her dad!) she is turning into a real Aussie :rofl: I can't say my life is perfect, in fact it's far from it. But I count my blessings every day and I love living here. I even still get 'I live in Australia' moments :thumbup:[/QUOTE Things happen for a reason, live your life to the full, enjoy it........I also still get those.......Im in Australia days good luck for the future :fingerscrossed: |
Re: 5 years on...
Congratulations, Wendy! Enjoy finding "you" :)
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Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by iwilldoit
(Post 9489566)
Things happen for a reason, live your life to the full, enjoy it........I also still get those.......Im in Australia days good luck for the future :fingerscrossed:
Originally Posted by Seasider
(Post 9489590)
Congratulations, Wendy! Enjoy finding "you" :)
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Re: 5 years on...
Keep promising to look in here more often but always forget again.
A very good update Wendy. :thumbup: Whatever happened between you always try to remember the good times. I'm sure there were plenty of them over the years so might as well make extra use of them eh? Best of luck in your new chapter. Bet the hairs at the nape of your neck have been prickly in recent times. |
Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by Bix
(Post 9503975)
Keep promising to look in here more often but always forget again.
A very good update Wendy. :thumbup: Whatever happened between you always try to remember the good times. I'm sure there were plenty of them over the years so might as well make extra use of them eh? Best of luck in your new chapter. Bet the hairs at the nape of your neck have been prickly in recent times. It was very tough on us both at first. Especially when my 11 year old daughter told me that she wanted to stay with her Dad. We worked it out though, and now we have shared care of her. We have stayed friends, so that has really helped too. Not sure we'll ever be really close friends, but we manage to stay on speaking terms and even share the odd laugh now and then. We even managed to get through dinner and drinks when my son and his girlfriend first arrived on their WHV. :D |
Re: 5 years on...
Wow! That was fast, eh? Guess if it's your 5 year anniversary that makes it nearly ours. :D
It's great that you're still so happy Wendy. Adelaide just fit you like a glove from day one. Don't forget we're meeting for a drink in September when I'm over. :) |
Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by Dorothy
(Post 9504344)
Wow! That was fast, eh? Guess if it's your 5 year anniversary that makes it nearly ours. :D
It's great that you're still so happy Wendy. Adelaide just fit you like a glove from day one. Don't forget we're meeting for a drink in September when I'm over. :) I won't forget about meeting hun. Will be so much easier now I have a 'real' job and finish work at 4:30 every day :thumbup: |
Re: 5 years on...
Well done Wendy. I am so pleased that it all appears to have worked out for you. Wishing you many more happy years to come.
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Re: 5 years on...
Brilliant that it's still good, despite the shit bits. It's always good to hear of couples staying 'friendly' after a split, so much easier for everyone. :thumbsup:
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Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 9508974)
Brilliant that it's still good, despite the shit bits. It's always good to hear of couples staying 'friendly' after a split, so much easier for everyone. :thumbsup:
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Re: 5 years on...
i know i probably said this on fb, but i cant beleive its over 5 years since we met you at sheffield train station !!!
congrats on the 5 year mark ... :thumbsup: sue x |
Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
(Post 9521141)
i know i probably said this on fb, but i cant beleive its over 5 years since we met you at sheffield train station !!!
congrats on the 5 year mark ... :thumbsup: sue x |
Re: 5 years on...
Hi Wendy, :D
I cannot believe that you have been here 5 years !!!! I had not seen your posts for some time so thought that you had return to the u.k. ) Pleased that you re still around,you have helped so many people on B.E. over a number of years. Take care Irish Guinness |
Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by Irish Guinness
(Post 9525965)
Hi Wendy, :D
I cannot believe that you have been here 5 years !!!! I had not seen your posts for some time so thought that you had return to the u.k. ) Pleased that you re still around,you have helped so many people on B.E. over a number of years. Take care Irish Guinness It's lovely to hear from you :) |
Re: 5 years on...
Congrats Wendy, 5 years has flown by..............
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Re: 5 years on...
Well done Wendy you felt at home as soon as you arrived to Adelaide & in the 5 years you have been here you've achieved so much, here is to the next 5 years you'll never know you might even find mr right.:D
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Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by chris and farideh
(Post 9528554)
Well done Wendy you felt at home as soon as you arrived to Adelaide & in the 5 years you have been here you've achieved so much, here is to the next 5 years you'll never know you might even find mr right.:D
Mr right is definitely out there, and after 20 years of being with the wrong guy I am determined to find him ;) although just now I am enjoying my own company :D |
Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by Wendy
(Post 9484988)
I really can't quite believe it's been that long! but then again it's feels like I have lived here all my life. :confused:
I left the UK on a 28 degree day, and arrived in Adelaide on a 15 degree day and constant rain for about 6 weeks. I was so glad when summer came :D (Like I will be this year too :lol: ) So much has changed for me in the last 5 years, I really am not the same person that left the UK! The biggest thing is probably my split from my husband. Sad because we spent 20 years together, but also happy because I am finally getting 'me' back. I left my eldest boy in the UK to finish Uni. That was a pretty tough thing to do, but I knew that we had to give it a go and he was 18 so I couldn't really force him to come. He is now over here on a WHV with his girlfriend. He's working with my ex at the minute to get some cash behind him, then in a few month he'll be looking for some regional work to get the extra 12 month WHV. Luckily I work in the wine industry, so I am sure I can get him some work in one of our vineyards if I have to ;) The other two kids are really happy here. My other son is 18 years old and works in Macca's - he's been there for well over a year and is doing pretty well. He's on over $20 a hour, which is a good wage for someone who lives at home and has no real outgoings. He only works 3 or 4 days a week, but he always has cash in his pocket. = Next year he's hoping to join the RAF - he just has to pass the physical and become a citizen first - something we don't seem to get around to! :o My daughter is 11, and despite her best efforts to put down anything 'Australian' (she gets it all from her dad!) she is turning into a real Aussie :rofl: I can't say my life is perfect, in fact it's far from it. But I count my blessings every day and I love living here. I even still get 'I live in Australia' moments :thumbup: 5 Years :ohmy: it has flown by None of us getting any younger but all wiser , :D I remember the first day we all met in adelaide , all new and completly fresh , here we all are true blue ozzies :thumbup: |
Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by milly123
(Post 9612642)
Hi, Wendy
5 Years :ohmy: it has flown by None of us getting any younger but all wiser , :D I remember the first day we all met in adelaide , all new and completly fresh , here we all are true blue ozzies :thumbup: I actually miss the meets we used to have at Starbucks. They were just great :thumbup: How's QLD? |
Re: 5 years on...
Somehow I missed this post- a belated congrats on 5 years here: now go get that citizenship!:thumbup:
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Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by carolinephillips
(Post 9613523)
Somehow I missed this post- a belated congrats on 5 years here: now go get that citizenship!:thumbup:
I will go take the test eventually :D |
Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by Wendy
(Post 9612790)
Hi hun.
I actually miss the meets we used to have at Starbucks. They were just great :thumbup: How's QLD? And we still have Starbucks here:) Will be back in adelaide before christmas to see the child we left behind :lol: |
Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by milly123
(Post 9613615)
Gold Coast is great, and with Brisbane 40mins away we have the choice.
And we still have Starbucks here:) Will be back in adelaide before christmas to see the child we left behind :lol: If you have time when you're here, we'll go for a beer or 5 :thumbup: |
Re: 5 years on...
Well done chucky egg. 5 years in and still a fan of that Mortein fella from Ah ha:wub:
Who needs a bloke anyways...when you can jump on Ski's Mid Life Musical Merry Go Round - lol |
Re: 5 years on...
Originally Posted by Richie Redlands
(Post 9620611)
Well done chucky egg. 5 years in and still a fan of that Mortein fella from Ah ha:wub:
Who needs a bloke anyways...when you can jump on Ski's Mid Life Musical Merry Go Round - lol And you're right, I don't need a bloke...well not that one anyway :thumbup: |
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