Hi, just wondering what peoples views are on having a leaving party? Did you have one or not and were you glad that you did?
My husband wants to have one but I don't. Some of the relatives that would come haven't seen us for years and we probably wouldn't see them for many more unless there was a wedding or something like that.
I am dreading the goodbyes as I know when the first person starts crying it will set me off just because they are crying not because I am sad to leave.
Any views would be appreciated.
Sarah.
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We are in the same situation (flying out in four weeks time) and have decided not to have a leaving party.
Not because we don't want to see people, but because I don't think that I could handle all the goodbyes all together
Instead we are having the week off before we go and will go and see the people nearest and dearest to us to say 'au revoir' (won't say goodbye as that emplies won't see them again)
It will be hard, but so is everything in life that is worth doing.
Our packers are coming on Tuesday and our animals are going to new homes this weekend
I hope it all goes ok whether you decide on a party or not!
Take care and just remember there are loads of great people on here that have been through/are going through the same as us
Heather
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Hi Heather, thanks for the reply, hope all goes well with your move. We still have a while to think about the party thing, see what everyone thinks on here.
Sarah.
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i would love a big party, Aussie themed of course , barbie, and kylie tribute act!!!
But I think it would be just too traumatic, and too much drama would put a dampner on things. It would break my heart to see my kids and their friends upset more than anything.
Thats is what my husband wants, Big australian flags, hats with corks, blow up kangaroos etc!
I think it would be great if it weren't our party we would have a blast, but my kids have really great friends here and even though they are looking forward to going it would be really sad to see them say goodbye. Saying that we have really good friends too.
Sarah.
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Seriously though, I dont think I want one big party, not a proper goodbye one, so I'm planning lots of evening out, you know, pub, meal, lots of wine etc with different groups of friends.
Kids are planning their parties too, but I think I'll be worse at theirs than I am at my own.
Some of their friends I've known longer than mine and quite a few I've known since they were born.
Oh god I can feel myself welling up just thinking about it.
Better go and get a tissue!
I think I'm with Sam on this - just quite a few small events so it's not too upsetting for all! Though it would be wicked to have a huge party with everyone you know - but not for me in these circs - I think there's quite a lot of our friends who we'll never see again cos they simply wont be able to get the airfare together so that all in one place would be awfully blubby
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I really would like a party, a chance to see people who we probably wouldnt get to see if we didnt and just cos I think it would be a blast...........one the other hand the cost, we could do better things with the money. Our girls are really small so there is no problem really with their friends.
Arrrhhhh everytime I think about it I cant make a decision.
We were discussing this a few weeks ago.
i"m not bothered about it really.
The very few real friends i have, i will say goodbye to personally in more quiet surroundings,its more of a personal thing for me.
(when i say real friends,i mean real proper friends,the type who will answer the phone at 3 in the morning and help you if you are in the brown smelly stuff,not people you know from work,school etc)
Most of my family i only see at weddings and funerals, so that aint no loss really.
I can"t be doing with all that false friendlinees hoping to get an invite to the new house warming... .......
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We also thought about a big bash, but decided that there were just too many people to invite. Would you end up spending too much time with friends and neglecting family, or not get chance to speak to all the friends? How do you keep numbers down. Big do = big money= is it the differance between new car or second hand when you get there or 4-5 months rent? :eek: We then thought of having a barbie at home which then turned into one for family, one for mates. With all this worry would we enjoy it?
So we have decided to turn up at nearest and dearests homes and partake of their hospitality and make each parting special (hic). Then go to pub with mates and acquaintances, work colleagues etc. Sure family and closest friends will be met soon in future and their the ones that matter.
Leaving Party Or Not?
Arrrhhhh everytime I think about it I cant make a decision.
We also thought about a big bash, but decided that there were just too many people to invite. Would you end up spending too much time with friends and neglecting family, or not get chance to speak to all the friends? How do you keep numbers down. Big do = big money= is it the differance between new car or second hand when you get there or 4-5 months rent? :eek: We then thought of having a barbie at home which then turned into one for family, one for mates. With all this worry would we enjoy it? 
