'A little less DAUNTED in Oz - The first five years!'
Nov 26th 2008, 11:42 pm
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I cant believe it's been a year already. time seems to fly here!
Glad it's turned out to be all you hoped and more, here's to the next year...... and the ones after that
Glad it's turned out to be all you hoped and more, here's to the next year...... and the ones after that
Nov 27th 2008, 1:13 am
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Excellent update.
Nov 27th 2008, 1:45 am
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Well done Mandy, you have inspired me to do an update, shyed away from here a bit, but will explain why in the update.
You can never reach the end of the rainbow as always more to strive for
You can never reach the end of the rainbow as always more to strive for
Dec 1st 2008, 2:06 am
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Dec 2nd 2008, 11:38 am
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mandy, that was a fab update.....really pleased things have and are going so well for you 
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Jan 6th 2009, 9:24 am
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:curse: Ok as this is my thread I reckon Im ok to rant on it!
Mum has just left after what can only be described as the worse visit of my life. I so wanted her and my stepdad to enjoy where we were living and share in our excitement at all we have achieved. All that happened was weeks of stress and arguements culminating in my stepdad leaving last week. mum has now gone to perth to spend remaining 8 days up in perth with him and my prodigal brother.
Guess it all goes to show that just cos we are the opposite side of the world doesnt meant that old relationships change. Our relationship is now the worst it has ever been and i dont expect that will change in the future.
I know so many people that would give their right arm for time with their parents but cant.
Its all turned to shit and now i have to try rebuild my little piece of calm and tranquility that we worked so hard to build.
Mum has just left after what can only be described as the worse visit of my life. I so wanted her and my stepdad to enjoy where we were living and share in our excitement at all we have achieved. All that happened was weeks of stress and arguements culminating in my stepdad leaving last week. mum has now gone to perth to spend remaining 8 days up in perth with him and my prodigal brother.
Guess it all goes to show that just cos we are the opposite side of the world doesnt meant that old relationships change. Our relationship is now the worst it has ever been and i dont expect that will change in the future.
I know so many people that would give their right arm for time with their parents but cant.
Its all turned to shit and now i have to try rebuild my little piece of calm and tranquility that we worked so hard to build.
Jan 6th 2009, 9:41 am
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My mum's first visit (the second was better!) and my in-laws visit were both really awful - lots of arguments etc - I think in the UK you don't spend so long with each other so can avoid issues but under the same roof for long it all comes out. At least I'm no longer feeling any guilt at having left family behind!
Jan 6th 2009, 9:43 am
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My mum's first visit (the second was better!) and my in-laws visit were both really awful - lots of arguments etc - I think in the UK you don't spend so long with each other so can avoid issues but under the same roof for long it all comes out. At least I'm no longer feeling any guilt at having left family behind!
Jan 6th 2009, 9:49 am
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:curse: Ok as this is my thread I reckon Im ok to rant on it!
Mum has just left after what can only be described as the worse visit of my life. I so wanted her and my stepdad to enjoy where we were living and share in our excitement at all we have achieved. All that happened was weeks of stress and arguements culminating in my stepdad leaving last week. mum has now gone to perth to spend remaining 8 days up in perth with him and my prodigal brother.
Guess it all goes to show that just cos we are the opposite side of the world doesnt meant that old relationships change. Our relationship is now the worst it has ever been and i dont expect that will change in the future.
I know so many people that would give their right arm for time with their parents but cant.
Its all turned to shit and now i have to try rebuild my little piece of calm and tranquility that we worked so hard to build.
Mum has just left after what can only be described as the worse visit of my life. I so wanted her and my stepdad to enjoy where we were living and share in our excitement at all we have achieved. All that happened was weeks of stress and arguements culminating in my stepdad leaving last week. mum has now gone to perth to spend remaining 8 days up in perth with him and my prodigal brother.
Guess it all goes to show that just cos we are the opposite side of the world doesnt meant that old relationships change. Our relationship is now the worst it has ever been and i dont expect that will change in the future.
I know so many people that would give their right arm for time with their parents but cant.
Its all turned to shit and now i have to try rebuild my little piece of calm and tranquility that we worked so hard to build.
So sorry that the visit did not go well, as you seemed to be so looking forward to it. For some reason many people just can't be happy for you or try to see what makes you happy. Unfortunately some of those are parents. After all you have been through and all you have left behind and all you have achieved you will get over this as well. We are all happy for you and the people that really matter will always be there. Unfortunately you can't choose family but you can move away from them
.Take care and
bounce back quickly.Nicky
Jan 6th 2009, 9:51 am
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:curse: Ok as this is my thread I reckon Im ok to rant on it!
Mum has just left after what can only be described as the worse visit of my life. I so wanted her and my stepdad to enjoy where we were living and share in our excitement at all we have achieved. All that happened was weeks of stress and arguements culminating in my stepdad leaving last week. mum has now gone to perth to spend remaining 8 days up in perth with him and my prodigal brother.
Guess it all goes to show that just cos we are the opposite side of the world doesnt meant that old relationships change. Our relationship is now the worst it has ever been and i dont expect that will change in the future.
I know so many people that would give their right arm for time with their parents but cant.
Its all turned to shit and now i have to try rebuild my little piece of calm and tranquility that we worked so hard to build.
Mum has just left after what can only be described as the worse visit of my life. I so wanted her and my stepdad to enjoy where we were living and share in our excitement at all we have achieved. All that happened was weeks of stress and arguements culminating in my stepdad leaving last week. mum has now gone to perth to spend remaining 8 days up in perth with him and my prodigal brother.
Guess it all goes to show that just cos we are the opposite side of the world doesnt meant that old relationships change. Our relationship is now the worst it has ever been and i dont expect that will change in the future.
I know so many people that would give their right arm for time with their parents but cant.
Its all turned to shit and now i have to try rebuild my little piece of calm and tranquility that we worked so hard to build.
Jan 6th 2009, 10:20 am
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Originally Posted by daunted
Mum has just left after what can only be described as the worse visit of my life.
(of which we'll say no more)My dad exploded at me, we had the worst row I've ever had with him, they were leaving the resort in our hire car at 2 in the morning, it was that bad. The drive back to Swindon was fun, as not a word was spoken. They then packed up and went to their sister's place in Scotland. They've never been back - and are unlikely to. We've been to see them in SA since, when my dad became seriously ill, but relations are a 'little strained', so I can sympathise with what you're going through.
Ultimately, we can't be responsible for how other people react and we just have to get on with it - doesn't make the pain of dealing with it any easier though.
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Jan 6th 2009, 11:30 am
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Thanks guys - i knew i could rely on you lot We will bounce back, I know we will just it makes me so :curse: ............anyone for wine??
We will bounce back, I know we will just it makes me so :curse: ............anyone for wine??
Jan 6th 2009, 12:13 pm
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Jan 6th 2009, 12:24 pm
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I am still in the UK but moved from Scotland to be with my hubbie - I can assure you the first couple of times my mum came down to visit there were lots of arguments so I don't think it is exclusive to Oz! I promise you though it does get better or at least it did in my case and I have a brill time when she is here staying with us - not saying it is always plain sailing but it has never been as bad as the 1st couple of visits - not too sure if that is any help!??
Jan 9th 2009, 3:27 am
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:curse: Ok as this is my thread I reckon Im ok to rant on it!
Mum has just left after what can only be described as the worse visit of my life. I so wanted her and my stepdad to enjoy where we were living and share in our excitement at all we have achieved. All that happened was weeks of stress and arguements culminating in my stepdad leaving last week. mum has now gone to perth to spend remaining 8 days up in perth with him and my prodigal brother.
Guess it all goes to show that just cos we are the opposite side of the world doesnt meant that old relationships change. Our relationship is now the worst it has ever been and i dont expect that will change in the future.
I know so many people that would give their right arm for time with their parents but cant.
Its all turned to shit and now i have to try rebuild my little piece of calm and tranquility that we worked so hard to build.
Mum has just left after what can only be described as the worse visit of my life. I so wanted her and my stepdad to enjoy where we were living and share in our excitement at all we have achieved. All that happened was weeks of stress and arguements culminating in my stepdad leaving last week. mum has now gone to perth to spend remaining 8 days up in perth with him and my prodigal brother.
Guess it all goes to show that just cos we are the opposite side of the world doesnt meant that old relationships change. Our relationship is now the worst it has ever been and i dont expect that will change in the future.
I know so many people that would give their right arm for time with their parents but cant.
Its all turned to shit and now i have to try rebuild my little piece of calm and tranquility that we worked so hard to build.
unfortunately we cant pick our families!!!
here if you fancy popping over for a whinge/rant whatever