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A six year update......
I wasn't going to do this, and for personal reasons I don't want to say much, but I'm feeling reflective, so I ought to write something to mark the occasion as BE has been here for me for so many years.........
31st October 2003 Polly the Witch left Heathrow on Hallowe'en....... Six years on, I'm still in Brisbane, I still don't feel at home, though I don't hate it as much as I did at one time. I have learnt to tolerate it. I don't know where I'm going from here, so please don't ask, as an inability to answer may offend :lol: Suffice to say I don't regret coming here, nor would I do things differently if I was in the same position again :) I have met some of the loveliest, non-judgemental, caring friends I could ever have wished for, both in cyber-land and in reality. You all know who you are, please accept a big THANK YOU :wub: :starsmile: I have a wonderful job which is never the same two shifts running, and which turns from a peaceful haven into a frantic maelstrom as soon as the Bureau of Met say "oooh its thundering a bit over that way......" :eek: I work with some great people who have helped me to achieve professional contentment after several years of hard struggle, and they all know how grateful I am. :) And I'm sitting here in the quiet and the darkness with stars twinkling, incense and candles burning, some good music on the cd player, and a bottle of wine beside me thinking............where will I be after the next six years? :scaredhair: :cool: http://fc00.deviantart.com/fs20/f/20...99933e2eac.gif Put me somewhere east of midnight, West of the turnpike Anywhere I wander is where I'll take my rest......... ...............and tonight I shall be watching from the shore. |
Re: A six year update......
Happy anniversary Polly!
It makes a world of difference when you have a job you can enjoy rather than a toxic cessspool that you have to tolerate day after day! The only way is up from here on so polish that broomstick and see where the wind and the stars takes you!!! |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8057811)
where will I be after the next six years? |
Re: A six year update......
I remember reading your post when all your stuff had been shipped ... you were laid on the floor on your computer posting it had all gone!!
ha, how time flies!! congratulations!!!!! as to where you will be in 6 months time ... well, who knows!? 6 years before your move to aus did you see yourself in aus?? heres to the next 6 year adventure ... long may it continue!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: |
Re: A six year update......
Lovely post Poll :thumbsup:
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Re: A six year update......
Nice post Pollyana & it is good that you marked the occasion, regardless of your current circumstances.:thumbup:
It is one year today since we left the UK, time sure does fly! Very best wishes & enjoy the wine:drinkwine: Happy Halloween:thumbsup: |
Re: A six year update......
Hi Polly
Have this on us :drinkwine::drinkwine: Keep your chin up girl... ;) |
Re: A six year update......
Happy Anniversery and Happy Halloween :D
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Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by PAP01
(Post 8059452)
Hi Polly
Have this on us :drinkwine::drinkwine: Keep your chin up girl... ;) Thanks guys :) :drinkwine: |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8060149)
well I think I did a few of those tonight :)
Thanks guys :) :drinkwine: |
Re: A six year update......
i bet you never thought you would be in brissie this long. well done pal:thumbsup:
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Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by soapy©
(Post 8061369)
i bet you never thought you would be in brissie this long. well done pal:thumbsup:
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Re: A six year update......
6 years is a big achievement Polly, although maybe too long? Would there ever be a compromise of returning to the UK for the next 6?
Sam |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Sammy T
(Post 8061531)
6 years is a big achievement Polly, although maybe too long? Would there ever be a compromise of returning to the UK for the next 6?
Sam |
Re: A six year update......
Like twt's I remember when you posted just before leaving. Well done on the 6 years.
You have been a mainstay of our little online community and long may it continue. |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by seang
(Post 8061636)
Like twt's I remember when you posted just before leaving. Well done on the 6 years.
You have been a mainstay of our little online community and long may it continue. |
Re: A six year update......
Congrats on 6 years Polly :)
'tolerate' ...ummmmm.... seems like an ideal word for me and Aus also ;) Keep smilin' Lee :thumbup: |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by seang
(Post 8061636)
You have been a mainstay of our little online community and long may it continue.
Just don't be getting too stuck into the MBTUK forum, I need you here for my cyclone warnings! :lol: |
Re: A six year update......
Great update....and I hope the cyclone season will be a quiet one!!!
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Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by The A Team
(Post 8061691)
Great update....and I hope the cyclone season will be a quiet one!!!
Cyclone Season started yesterday, 1st November:eek: Cyclone preparation info - http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/cyclone/ and http://www.emergency.qld.gov.au/emq/css/beprepared.asp |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8061962)
Well to quote the Bureau....".......Therefore rainfall and flooding should not be as extensive as the past two seasons and a tropical cyclone impact on the east coast is a little less likely........" but as we all know you can't predict the pesky things more than a week or so ahead.
Cyclone Season started yesterday, 1st November:eek: Cyclone preparation info - http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/cyclone/ and http://www.emergency.qld.gov.au/emq/css/beprepared.asp |
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Hi Polly,
I know the feeling we have been here six and half years and really want to move on. I think we have given it long enough, Im so unhappy, bored, lonely so been chatting to Dave about moving to Victoria, Im not keen on going back to UK, although I still miss my friends and family heaps, maybe WA just isn't for us. Congrats on the six years, here's to the next xx
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8057811)
I wasn't going to do this, and for personal reasons I don't want to say much, but I'm feeling reflective, so I ought to write something to mark the occasion as BE has been here for me for so many years.........
31st October 2003 Polly the Witch left Heathrow on Hallowe'en....... Six years on, I'm still in Brisbane, I still don't feel at home, though I don't hate it as much as I did at one time. I have learnt to tolerate it. I don't know where I'm going from here, so please don't ask, as an inability to answer may offend :lol: Suffice to say I don't regret coming here, nor would I do things differently if I was in the same position again :) I have met some of the loveliest, non-judgemental, caring friends I could ever have wished for, both in cyber-land and in reality. You all know who you are, please accept a big THANK YOU :wub: :starsmile: I have a wonderful job which is never the same two shifts running, and which turns from a peaceful haven into a frantic maelstrom as soon as the Bureau of Met say "oooh its thundering a bit over that way......" :eek: I work with some great people who have helped me to achieve professional contentment after several years of hard struggle, and they all know how grateful I am. :) And I'm sitting here in the quiet and the darkness with stars twinkling, incense and candles burning, some good music on the cd player, and a bottle of wine beside me thinking............where will I be after the next six years? :scaredhair: :cool: http://fc00.deviantart.com/fs20/f/20...99933e2eac.gif Put me somewhere east of midnight, West of the turnpike Anywhere I wander is where I'll take my rest......... ...............and tonight I shall be watching from the shore. |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by abergas
(Post 8063459)
Hi Polly,
I know the feeling we have been here six and half years and really want to move on. I think we have given it long enough, Im so unhappy, bored, lonely so been chatting to Dave about moving to Victoria, Im not keen on going back to UK, although I still miss my friends and family heaps, maybe WA just isn't for us. Congrats on the six years, here's to the next xx Good to see the old names out there still! Could be time to try somewhere else ;) as you say maybe its just the State you are in....... |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8061962)
Well to quote the Bureau....".......Therefore rainfall and flooding should not be as extensive as the past two seasons and a tropical cyclone impact on the east coast is a little less likely........" but as we all know you can't predict the pesky things more than a week or so ahead.
Cyclone Season started yesterday, 1st November:eek: Cyclone preparation info - http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/cyclone/ and http://www.emergency.qld.gov.au/emq/css/beprepared.asp Well we had a very very quiet hurricane season this year so maybe you'll follow suit....or not:ohmy: I have faith you'll keep them all safe mate:thumbsup: |
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You have been a mainstay of our little online community and long may it continue.
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8063994)
Hiya,
Could be time to try somewhere else |
Re: A six year update......
Congratulations on 6years in Australia, well done.
Gems |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by BEVS
(Post 8066240)
I'll not bother to spare Polly's blushes. She is a bit of a star IMVHO on the quiet & deserves all the days of her life to be good ones & all of her nights to be fun. :beer: Work depending of course. :unsure:.
Actually being one of those lucky people who loves her job, my nights are fun when I'm at work :)
Originally Posted by BEVS
(Post 8066240)
My door is open .NZ did manage a Tsunami warning recently & we do rumble sometimes down here in the Shakey Isles.
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Re: A six year update......
Good stuff Polly. 6 years is not a flash in the pan!
Polly I recall your experience in finding work - and the way you got that casual work which translated in to work in the right area, then permanency. The fact a job is better than no job - those nuggets of advice that come down. And the fact that it's in an area you love is great. I'm glad it even trumps the one you had in the UK which you would have wanted to match. Quite a role-model for some people. :wub: |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 8068937)
Good stuff Polly. 6 years is not a flash in the pan!
Polly I recall your experience in finding work - and the way you got that casual work which translated in to work in the right area, then permanency. The fact a job is better than no job - those nuggets of advice that come down. And the fact that it's in an area you love is great. I'm glad it even trumps the one you had in the UK which you would have wanted to match. Quite a role-model for some people. :wub: |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8057811)
I wasn't going to do this, and for personal reasons I don't want to say much, but I'm feeling reflective, so I ought to write something to mark the occasion as BE has been here for me for so many years.........
31st October 2003 Polly the Witch left Heathrow on Hallowe'en....... Six years on, I'm still in Brisbane, I still don't feel at home, though I don't hate it as much as I did at one time. I have learnt to tolerate it. I don't know where I'm going from here, so please don't ask, as an inability to answer may offend :lol: Suffice to say I don't regret coming here, nor would I do things differently if I was in the same position again :) I have met some of the loveliest, non-judgemental, caring friends I could ever have wished for, both in cyber-land and in reality. You all know who you are, please accept a big THANK YOU :wub: :starsmile: I have a wonderful job which is never the same two shifts running, and which turns from a peaceful haven into a frantic maelstrom as soon as the Bureau of Met say "oooh its thundering a bit over that way......" :eek: I work with some great people who have helped me to achieve professional contentment after several years of hard struggle, and they all know how grateful I am. :) And I'm sitting here in the quiet and the darkness with stars twinkling, incense and candles burning, some good music on the cd player, and a bottle of wine beside me thinking............where will I be after the next six years? :scaredhair: :cool: http://fc00.deviantart.com/fs20/f/20...99933e2eac.gif Put me somewhere east of midnight, West of the turnpike Anywhere I wander is where I'll take my rest......... ...............and tonight I shall be watching from the shore. In rehab watching the light bulbs flicker not the stars:lol: |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Bernieboy
(Post 8069431)
In rehab watching the light bulbs flicker not the stars:lol:
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Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8069480)
And sitting muttering to myself in the corner....oh no, I do that already :eek:
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Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Bernieboy
(Post 8069506)
I will be able to mutter back.........i will be in the next room:(
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Re: A six year update......
I have nothing useful to add .... other than Pollyana, you will always be my visa guru and I wish you all the best in the next 6 years and beyond! You share your time and knowledge with great kindness and good humour and it is very much appreciated I am sure by the vast majority of us. |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8069517)
Thats good, I could do with a bit of company in my madness:thumbup:
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Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by SillyOldBag
(Post 8069565)
Where people have quoted you, the link to the pic in your original post shows as a URL ... which I keep misreading at a glance to say "deviant tart" ... :blink: :unsure: :ohmy: I giggle every time I see it .... I'm such a child!
Originally Posted by SillyOldBag
(Post 8069565)
I have nothing useful to add .... other than Pollyana, you will always be my visa guru and I wish you all the best in the next 6 years and beyond! You share your time and knowledge with great kindness and good humour and it is very much appreciated I am sure by the vast majority of us.
Originally Posted by The Bloke
It's not madness, it's eccentricity
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Re: A six year update......
Oh, hello, bit late to the thread but that's me :D Those six years have flown for me, probably because I only found BE after you'd been here about six months :rofl:
I look forward to the 12 year update. Be interesting to see if anything's changed :blink: |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 8074671)
Oh, hello, bit late to the thread but that's me :D Those six years have flown for me, probably because I only found BE after you'd been here about six months :rofl:
I look forward to the 12 year update. Be interesting to see if anything's changed :blink: |
Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8074907)
If I have to make many more TV appearances, I shall definitely be in rehab by then, watching the lightbulbs flicker and muttering to myself :scaredhair: :D
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Re: A six year update......
Originally Posted by The Bloke
(Post 8078497)
Can I please have your autograph before then?:D
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