[benandclare]

So here we are ...... 22 hours from our flight and 9 months from our decision to emigrate. Cannot believe where the time has gone, the highs and the lows. The support from all you forumites has been FANTASTIC and for that we send a HUGE thank you :cheers

Nearly all the goodbyes done, tears shed and sweaty hand shakes exchanged.

Spent most of this evening juggling clothes around to meet baggage allowance so will be appearing at 'chickin disk' resembling two very large michelin men . If only it was the clothes and not the excess pounds gained from all the leaving dinners .... though very tasty they were too.

Stomach slightly tightening now at what we are about to embark on but suspect its mostly nervous excitement. Those of you who have been through it will know exactly how we are feeling.

Will we be sorry to leave UK ..... some good , some bad but sorry to leave good friends and family .... but looking forward to making other new good friends too :nice1

See you when we get there :raebanana

Ben and Clare

[M&J]

Have a great trip, I think the worst bit for me was that final goodbye before we left for the airport. We went to the airport alone in a taxi as I didn't want the final fair well at the airport. Saying goodbye and getting in the taxi was very upsetting, a quick gin after check in to calm the nerves did the job.

Let the adventure begin.

Jo :clap

[leachio]

I cant believe how quick it has come round!

Have a safe journey and we look forward to hearing from you over here :nice1

[Carey]

Best of luck, enjoy your adventure and keep us posted of your progress!

[Sam B]

Good luck and safe journey. The first few weeks are pretty mind-blowing, hope it all goes well for you.

[StevieD]

Good luck guys, nearly there. Enjoy!!!!

[Caroline and Dave]

All the best for the future, The first few weeks are the strangest as it still feels that you are on holiday but then it gradually sinks in.
Have a great future in New Zealand

Kindest regards

Dave and Caroline

[red]

Good luck, best wishes for your NZ life! :)

[thirtysomethings]

All the best to you both :)
Hope to see you soon :)
Have a good flight.

[scott&vicky]

Goodluck enjoy new zealand

[peebles16]

Hope it all goes great and we'll hopefully see you there soon

[Myrkk]

Hope the flight goes well and you settle in quickly. :clap

[holland]

Good Luck We hope it is all you dream it will be...Have fun!

J and G x

[lockstock]

Best of luck. Have a wonderful new life:clap :cheers :raebanana

[Silverwing86]

Good luck on the journey and your new life in NZ :nice1. Hope you love it as much as we do !

Silver

[RamblingPaddies]

best of luck ben n clare
you are walking a path many have followed, and more will soon tread
god speed

[Silverwing86]

Hi Ben and Clare,

Isn't it hard to sort out the baggage allowance thing ? We ended up sending off two boxes through the post because it was just too much and we still ended up overweight ! Thank goodness for the kind people of Singapore Airlines who didn't give us too hard a time of it :clap !

Best of luck for a smooth journey and enjoy your new life in NZ :nice1 !

Silver

[LesleyS]

Best of luck both :cheers

Don't forget to keep us up to date on your experiences :yes