Goodbye to Down Under.
zardell
31st August 2008, 03:02 AM
Yes, for those of you who don't know, we are back living in the UK.
The reasons are many and varied, but suffice to say that neither NZ nor Oz offers us anymore than the UK does, except maybe better weather !!
Now, when my 5 yearold granddaughter cuddles up to me and says 'Granny, I love you' I know we've made the right decision.
Nuff said.
Julie
xx
swissmissdesigner
31st August 2008, 03:30 AM
Good luck to your retourn!
swissmissdesigner
31st August 2008, 03:31 AM
Ops...
Your home is where your heart is..
JandM
31st August 2008, 03:33 AM
I can relate to that. I can't get the cuddles through the webcam.
jo b
31st August 2008, 03:36 AM
PM'd you Julie
Nice to have you back in Blighty
Love Jo
vixxann
31st August 2008, 05:06 AM
welcome back to UK then :)
(are you back on your old stomping ground or new spot??)
at least you've been and tried some wonderful things and you'll be able to tell your grandaughter some fab tales :yes
leachio
31st August 2008, 07:50 AM
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW congrats Julie!!!!!!
Its just the best feeling ever seein the kids snuggle up to grandparents, Im not surprised ur lapping it up!!!
But when did u fly home?? U kept it fairley quiet????
Enjoy xxxx
Amanda
jubjub
31st August 2008, 09:02 AM
Woah, that was a shock! glad you are happy being back in UK though... enjoy the snuggles. :)
spudulike
31st August 2008, 09:47 AM
Good for you Julie - you tried NZ and Oz so you now know for sure. All the very best, hope you've found happiness.
Feel free to PM at any time - if not I will try and message you soon...
Louise :cheers
shakyle2906
31st August 2008, 10:52 AM
Julie
You kept that one quiet!
Am sure you made the best decisions though. It must be nice to have your family back around you. I know my parents in law love talking to Kyle on the webcam but its not as nice as a snuggle!
Please keep in touch, we never met but you were a good friend to me !
Love and best wishes
Sharon
xx
peebles16
31st August 2008, 12:41 PM
Aaah that makes sense now :)
Best of luck to you and your family Julie and keep popping in to keep us up to date :yes
Take care
Karenx
mgbridges
31st August 2008, 12:46 PM
Blimey, you kept that quiet (or have I just been missing things :) )
Happy Homecoming!
Anneliese
Leccy-Lee
31st August 2008, 01:25 PM
Back already Julie, bet it feels great eh...
Enjoy live in blighty :)
pinkpiggy
31st August 2008, 01:41 PM
Well this is a bit of a surprise. We were only wondering the other day (at the Cambridge meet) where you were as you hadn't been on the forum for a while. Sounds like you're where you need to be.
Don't be a stranger keep us updated via the forum. :)
Moorf
31st August 2008, 01:43 PM
Don't be a stranger Julie! Had a feeling you had moved on... Be happy wherever you are, you deserve it. :nice1
All best wishes
Helen
x
Hejwitch_uk
31st August 2008, 02:49 PM
Home is where the heart is...........
Tia Maria
31st August 2008, 02:56 PM
I was wondering where you'd got to and was thinking of PM ing you the other day - I wish I had now, I'd have got the gossip first! :D
Have fun, say Hi to the UK from me!
I look forward to hearing about the next big project ....... :nice1
Cheers
Tia
Jo Jo
31st August 2008, 03:20 PM
Blimey O'Reilly!!!!
wiki
31st August 2008, 04:05 PM
Yay and congrats on finding your place in the world. We'll be back in four weeks - you, us, JoB and Colin will have to have an ex-NZ meet up :)
willsken
31st August 2008, 05:05 PM
You made it then!! Glad to hear you getting lots of cuddles. :D Speak soon.
xx
Tia Maria
31st August 2008, 05:11 PM
Yay and congrats on finding your place in the world. We'll be back in four weeks - you, us, JoB and Colin will have to have an ex-NZ meet up :)
You'll all be ex expats - try saying that 3 times fast! :p
Cheers
Tia
BaldyBeardyBloke
31st August 2008, 06:09 PM
Best wishes to ya.
Gemini
31st August 2008, 06:53 PM
Best wishes Julie, you have to do what makes you happy and it sounds like it really will. Enjoy :nice1
Bruckner
31st August 2008, 07:21 PM
Hey Julie,
So glad to hear you're where you want to be. I want to thank you for all your support when we were making the move to NZ. I remember you and Gil giving me the shoot in the arm when I needed it. Please stay in touch with the forum!
Emily
sizzlingbadger
31st August 2008, 07:45 PM
Sounds like you've finally found home, I bet that's one fantastic feeling, all the best :cheers
wiki
31st August 2008, 08:52 PM
You'll all be ex expats - try saying that 3 times fast! :p
Cheers
Tia
Except with me I'll be an ex-ex-expat :)
Sam B
31st August 2008, 09:36 PM
Great to hear that you've found where you want to be. Best wishes Julie.
Sam
thezorbster
31st August 2008, 09:38 PM
You're a granny! I always imagined you as being around 30!!! Isn't it funny how you picture someone. I obviously got this one completely wrong.:D
Congrats on your return anyway and I hope you are happy back 'home'.
gil
31st August 2008, 09:38 PM
Hey Julie! So glad you're getting those cuddles :clap. No chance of a coffee next time I'm in Melbourne then :no
Wishing you ALL the very best and keep in touch.
Loads of love,
Gil
xx
jo b
31st August 2008, 09:40 PM
She may be a granny but she only acts about 21!
marcia
31st August 2008, 09:45 PM
Wow - was juist thinking I ought to email you to see how the trip to the Uk went - well now i know.
Julie, you and Steve have been on one heck of an adventure the last two years, something you can look back on and I'm sure you will have great stories to tell your grandchildren.
Sorry it didn't work out for you this side of the world, hope you get settled back in over there quickly.
All the best to both you and Steve.
lots of love
Marcia, Kev, and the boys
PS - Julie dog is still a bedtime must have buddy for Emerson!!!
xxxxx
LesleyS
1st September 2008, 12:38 PM
I must have missed something then.....? Glad you're happy tho, wherever you are....keep in touch if you can xxx
dilanium
1st September 2008, 05:41 PM
Warmest wishes for your happiness!
Belmont Babes
1st September 2008, 07:56 PM
Congrats Julie on finding happiness. Have enjoyed your posts, please keep us updated :clap
The Hodges
2nd September 2008, 04:45 PM
Hi Julie
We just wanted to say 'home will always be where the heart is'. Enjoy being with your family.
I know its early but have a great Christmas together!!:clap
katandbob
8th September 2008, 12:04 AM
:exit
wow, how about that for reading a first post after not logging on for ages!
I hope that your finally where your heart is - I definately know what you mean about the cuddles and the 'I love u gramma'!
I have been out at a dressage competition and when I got home, Cole ran up to me saying Wow, Gramma I missed u.... and then he hugged my legs and wouldn't let go!
next week we are taking him with us when we go to the next competiton
I was lucky that mine came out here....
I will miss coming over and going shopping, but I am really happy for you Julie
Enjoy every minute with the grankids as they grow up so quick!
ps keep in touch, and send us some pics of the wedding etc
love
Kat & Rob & everyone at the farm
xxxxx
zardell
8th September 2008, 09:07 AM
We'll be back in four weeks - you, us, JoB and Colin will have to have an ex-NZ meet up :)
What an excellent idea .... :nice1
Thanks to all for your good wishes - it means a lot.
Julie
xx
Andy-Dee
8th September 2008, 09:34 AM
Hi Julie
Quite a shock to read your post - but you know we wish you all the best wherever you are.
Be happy
Dee
alan999
8th September 2008, 11:35 PM
Hi, what next!
Best wishes, Alan