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soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 12:08 am

5 years and a day!
 
we made it to the 5 year mark, not that i though we wouldnt.
its funny peopel still say oh so your just here then????

its been a great year filled with loads of events just like the others
but i wont bore you. just thought i would say how nice it is to reach 5 years:)
good luck to everyone thinking of making the move, your going to need it! but just remember, you make your own luck;)


i might ever do a real update if i find the time

scottishcelts Apr 22nd 2009 1:23 am

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Originally Posted by soapy© (Post 7503067)
we made it to the 5 year mark, not that i though we wouldnt.
its funny peopel still say oh so your just here then????

its been a great year filled with loads of events just like the others
but i wont bore you. just thought i would say how nice it is to reach 5 years:)
good luck to everyone thinking of making the move, your going to need it! but just remember, you make your own luck;)

Hey, i've just sat and read all your links to your time here in Oz and they are fascinating, i loved every minute of it.

Great threads mate! :thumbsup:

soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 1:30 am

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Originally Posted by scottishcelts (Post 7503371)
Hey, i've just sat and read all your links to your time here in Oz and they are fascinating, i loved every minute of it.

Great threads mate! :thumbsup:

poor you, you will need a drink after that.
if i was to add all that we have done this year i would be here typing for days :unsure:

scottishcelts Apr 22nd 2009 1:36 am

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Originally Posted by soapy© (Post 7503402)
poor you, you will need a drink after that.
if i was to add all that we have done this year i would be here typing for days :unsure:

Uck av had a wee drink aw ready - the wine here is amazing :blink: (not tonic wine :eek:)

soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 1:41 am

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Originally Posted by scottishcelts (Post 7503431)
Uck av had a wee drink aw ready - the wine here is amazing :blink: (not tonic wine :eek:)

none for me, im up at 5 grrr:curse:

scottishcelts Apr 22nd 2009 1:47 am

Re: 5 years and a day!
 

Originally Posted by soapy© (Post 7503453)
none for me, im up at 5 grrr:curse:


Whit ye dain still up - you should be in yer kip :)

Juliecabs Apr 22nd 2009 4:50 am

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I'm surprised the aussies are still putting up with you Soapy :p

Julie. x

Congrats by the way:D

soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 7:47 am

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Originally Posted by scottishcelts (Post 7503476)
Whit ye dain still up - you should be in yer kip :)

well im up now:blink:

soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 7:48 am

Re: 5 years and a day!
 

Originally Posted by Juliecabs (Post 7504181)
I'm surprised the aussies are still putting up with you Soapy :p

Julie. x

Congrats by the way:D

:lol::lol::lol:

i dont know how pauline puts up with me lol
good to hear from you pal, hows it going back in the land of cold stuff? :D

joho Apr 22nd 2009 8:02 am

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Me too, couldnt sleep today, my bloody alarm just went off though and scared the crap out of me:rofl:

Nice to see you didnt waffle to much this year.

Jo

soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 8:31 am

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Originally Posted by joho (Post 7504799)
Me too, couldnt sleep today, my bloody alarm just went off though and scared the crap out of me:rofl:

Nice to see you didnt waffle to much this year.

Jo

:lol:
i tried not too, might get pished one night and add to it:o

joho Apr 22nd 2009 8:45 am

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Originally Posted by soapy© (Post 7504859)
:lol:
i tried not too, might get pished one night and add to it:o

You pished, dont believe it.:ohmy:

Jo

soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 8:49 am

Re: 5 years and a day!
 

Originally Posted by joho (Post 7504896)
You pished, dont believe it.:ohmy:

Jo

ah, but i think i will just have to put a list of what we have done the past year. far too much to type a story!:blink:

your right, i dont drink..................................much:unsure :

Gibbo Apr 22nd 2009 6:16 pm

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Congrats Soapy. You've made people laugh so many times that you certainly have earned the right to have a very happy life.:thumbsup:

shabee Apr 22nd 2009 7:03 pm

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Originally Posted by Gibbo (Post 7506000)
Congrats Soapy. You've made people laugh so many times that you certainly have earned the right to have a very happy life.:thumbsup:

I agree! You helped me through some tuff times, cheers Pal!

Congrats Soapy! onyour 5 years, enjoy Oz!
Love
Shabee
x:wub::wub:

soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 7:14 pm

Re: 5 years and a day!
 

Originally Posted by Gibbo (Post 7506000)
Congrats Soapy. You've made people laugh so many times that you certainly have earned the right to have a very happy life.:thumbsup:

thanks for that, maybe i should remove my photo to stop people laughing:lol:

soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 7:14 pm

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Originally Posted by shabee (Post 7506139)
I agree! You helped me through some tuff times, cheers Pal!

Congrats Soapy! onyour 5 years, enjoy Oz!
Love
Shabee
x:wub::wub:

thanks for that pal. hows life and how are you settling in?

PAP01 Apr 22nd 2009 9:39 pm

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Well done mate,will have a drink with you at the weekend or two ;)
Oz is a better place with you around to take the pish :rofl::rofl:

soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 9:45 pm

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Originally Posted by PAP01 (Post 7506477)
Well done mate,will have a drink with you at the weekend or two ;)
Oz is a better place with you around to take the pish :rofl::rofl:

have you decided on saturday yet?

PAP01 Apr 22nd 2009 9:53 pm

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Originally Posted by soapy© (Post 7506492)
have you decided on saturday yet?

will let you know mate, off in the city first to see the old boys march and have a few beers with them, if they let me buy them one.:beer:

soapy© Apr 22nd 2009 9:58 pm

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Originally Posted by PAP01 (Post 7506506)
will let you know mate, off in the city first to see the old boys march and have a few beers with them, if they let me buy them one.:beer:

ok pal

Possums Apr 22nd 2009 9:59 pm

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Cant believe its 5 yrs but then we've been here 2 already! congrats :thumbup:

Sally Simpson Apr 22nd 2009 11:36 pm

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Originally Posted by soapy© (Post 7504859)
:lol:
i tried not too, might get pished one night and add to it:o

Surely not!:p

Well done Mr & Mrs Soapy:thumbsup:

soapy© Apr 23rd 2009 7:32 am

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Originally Posted by Possums (Post 7506518)
Cant believe its 5 yrs but then we've been here 2 already! congrats :thumbup:

its funny where the time goes. we have been on the coast for 3 years and it doesnt seem that long ago that we left sydney:unsure:
time must slow down as we get auld lol

congrats on your 2 years, was it worth the move?

soapy© Apr 23rd 2009 7:33 am

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Originally Posted by sallyclaire (Post 7506779)
Surely not!:p

Well done Mr & Mrs Soapy:thumbsup:

:lol::lol::lol:
i'll do my best not too, but everyone knows i should stay away from the kboard when im pished lol:lol:

Sam Apr 23rd 2009 1:15 pm

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Congrats Soapy and Pauline

I remember the move up the coast....was that really 3 years ago :eek:

Glad your still enjoying life here :thumbsup:

Possums Apr 23rd 2009 7:44 pm

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Originally Posted by soapy© (Post 7508243)
its funny where the time goes. we have been on the coast for 3 years and it doesnt seem that long ago that we left sydney:unsure:
time must slow down as we get auld lol

congrats on your 2 years, was it worth the move?

sure was :) its hard sometimes especially when loved ones are ill back in the UK but have to put yourself first and think long term.

:)

Juliecabs Apr 23rd 2009 9:45 pm

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Originally Posted by soapy© (Post 7504774)
:lol::lol::lol:

i dont know how pauline puts up with me lol
good to hear from you pal, hows it going back in the land of cold stuff? :D

It's not so cold here at the moment. 24C on Wednesday, 22C yesterday and already feels pretty warm here this morning.
Otherwise things are going ok thanks. Popped over recently but didn't get a chance to get to Pac Pines. Maybe next time:)
Julie. x

WelshSarah Apr 24th 2009 10:56 am

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Congratulations and thanks from all those you have helped, advised and laughed with along the way!!:D

Enjoy the next 5,10,15......:thumbsup:

Carbery Apr 24th 2009 1:38 pm

Re: 5 years and a day!
 
Well done Pauline, kids & Soapy - a great family who deserve the success they have made.

soapy© Apr 28th 2009 7:59 am

Re: 5 years and a day!
 

Originally Posted by Sam (Post 7509092)
Congrats Soapy and Pauline

I remember the move up the coast....was that really 3 years ago :eek:

Glad your still enjoying life here :thumbsup:

its hard not to enjoy life here, still miss sydney though

soapy© Apr 28th 2009 8:00 am

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Originally Posted by Juliecabs (Post 7509955)
It's not so cold here at the moment. 24C on Wednesday, 22C yesterday and already feels pretty warm here this morning.
Otherwise things are going ok thanks. Popped over recently but didn't get a chance to get to Pac Pines. Maybe next time:)
Julie. x

aw that would have been a chance to catch up. im glad you are settled pal:)

soapy© Apr 28th 2009 8:00 am

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Originally Posted by WelshSarah (Post 7511912)
Congratulations and thanks from all those you have helped, advised and laughed with along the way!!:D

Enjoy the next 5,10,15......:thumbsup:

if i live that long lol
thanks:)

soapy© Apr 28th 2009 8:01 am

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Originally Posted by Carbery (Post 7512176)
Well done Pauline, kids & Soapy - a great family who deserve the success they have made.

you can tell we are pals lmao:lol:

thanks pal:)

tracey.d Apr 28th 2009 10:47 am

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Hey Soapy, glad to hear that you are still going strong and having a great time.

I've been here nearly 2 years now and still loving it.

Hope you continue to enjoy life as much as you do. xxx

tiredwithtwins Apr 29th 2009 8:56 am

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Originally Posted by tracey.d (Post 7524199)
Hey Soapy, glad to hear that you are still going strong and having a great time.

I've been here nearly 2 years now and still loving it.

Hope you continue to enjoy life as much as you do. xxx

hello stranger!! well, if you've been there nearly 2 years i shall keep an eye out for your update!!!
sue xxxx

Dazza49 Apr 29th 2009 8:10 pm

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Congratulations Soapy, not had the pleasure of meeting you in person but have followed your stories, jokes etch along your journey. You're an inspiration to everyone. Heres to many more years and wishing you all the health,wealth and happiness thats goes with it.

Allyson:thumbsup:

soapy© Apr 29th 2009 9:51 pm

Re: 5 years and a day!
 

Originally Posted by tracey.d (Post 7524199)
Hey Soapy, glad to hear that you are still going strong and having a great time.

I've been here nearly 2 years now and still loving it.

Hope you continue to enjoy life as much as you do. xxx

thanks pal, two years eh!
as sue said, time for your update lassie lol

soapy© Apr 29th 2009 9:52 pm

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Originally Posted by Dazza49 (Post 7528790)
Congratulations Soapy, not had the pleasure of meeting you in person but have followed your stories, jokes etch along your journey. You're an inspiration to everyone. Heres to many more years and wishing you all the health,wealth and happiness thats goes with it.

Allyson:thumbsup:

lovely words, thanks for that:)

melibeam Apr 30th 2009 9:53 am

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Congratulions Soapy and Pauline :thumbsup:

We will be hitting the five year anniversary in a few months too ourselves, cant believe where the time has gone ;)


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