5 years on...
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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.
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 (Like I will be this year too )
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!
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
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
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 (Like I will be this year too )
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!
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
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
#2
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Re: 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.
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 (Like I will be this year too )
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!
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
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
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 (Like I will be this year too )
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!
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
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
good onya lassie
best post ive read in ages
#3
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Re: 5 years on...
Congrats on the 5 Years
Great update
Great update
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Re: 5 years on...
Sounds like you've had a crazy few years here but despite the changes alls come good. Great update
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Re: 5 years on...
I remember your postings..
Congrats on doing it tough alone successfully
Congrats on doing it tough alone successfully
#6
Re: 5 years on...
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?
Are you enjoying the new job?
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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
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Re: 5 years on...
Thank you
Thank you
It's been a crazy life so far but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Thank you.
Thanks Sally.
New job is going pretty good. They're keeping me very busy! but the time flies and the free wine always helps
Yep absolutely. How about Sept/Oct - when the weather warms up a bit!
Thank you
New job is going pretty good. They're keeping me very busy! but the time flies and the free wine always helps
Yep absolutely. How about Sept/Oct - when the weather warms up a bit!
#10
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.
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 (Like I will be this year too )
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!
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
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 [/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
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 (Like I will be this year too )
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!
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
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 [/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
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Re: 5 years on...
Congratulations, Wendy! Enjoy finding "you"
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Re: 5 years on...
Thanks hun. It's been pretty good so far
#13
Re: 5 years on...
Keep promising to look in here more often but always forget again.
A very good update Wendy.
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.
A very good update Wendy.
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.
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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.
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.
A very good update Wendy.
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.
#15
Re: 5 years on...
Wow! That was fast, eh? Guess if it's your 5 year anniversary that makes it nearly ours.
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.
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.