Di Vale

Hi Sloth I see you are thinking of moving back to UK from Tas I'm doing the same too Do you mind me asking ..Will you be shipping furniture back , If so do you happen to know of any shipping companies in Tas i thought I was sorted with Seven Seas Move Cube , but it appears that they don't service Tas ..It all as to go to Melbourne Cheers Di

Hi All lm moving from Tas back to UK , I've been in touch with Seven Seas about Move Cube , It appears that this is not an option from Tas I would have to get my stuff over to the Melbourne Depot and then load The Move Cube myself there As anyone got any suggestions as to how I can get shipping from Tas to UK Thanks Di

Thanks Mel I'll get on to it Good Luck with your move too , exciting times ahead for you by the sounds of it

Thank you..all advice will be appreciated right now .. .Im going through a marriage split I've been here 10 years I married an Aussie and moved over here.., I obviously want to take as much back with me , I was thinking of taking furniture etc..but I've been told it's not cost effective , It's a daunting thought to have to start all over again back in the UK , but it something I have to do ...I have visions of rocking back to Heathrow with just 2 suitcases , luckily I have a good family in Uk , I've been online and had an estimate from Move Cube and it did mention the extra fees , but how do I get to know these...will I have to wait until it arrives in UK ..

Hi I'm moving back to UK I don't need to ship furniture I only want to ship clothes and personal effects Does anyone have any advice on what is the cheapest way , As anyone used the Seven Seas Move Cube

Hi Evandale..thanks for reply..yes I would..a loving caring family..and good true genuine friends...but...I just feel quite helpless..and very daunted by prospect of "not having a teaspoon or tea towel to my name " ...just me and my suitcase...!, ..all my money as come over here...I've made this my life.....even though my heart is always in UK because of family... maybe I was braver than what I thought....and the woman that was saying.." Life's short..live it " ..as thought....oh hang on...Help...!,......heart and head ..are arguing at the moment...?

I'm here alone..I moved over here 9 years ago..to be with an Aussie man...I left everything behind..I gave up everything....I try to go back every year..but finances dictate ..have a look at Royal Brunei flights...they are always cheapest..and I can't fault them...I feel your despair...I have huge guilt at leaving everyone...and I miss my family so much....I've got 2 new granddaughters . And my my dad is 90 in November ..family will always be the biggest heartache for me....whenever I go back..I always quote..." My head comes back...my heart as to catch up.." ....but truthfully..it don't..it gets harder.....sending huge hugs..xXx

I'm having a " what have I done "moment... ..been here 9 years..moved here for an Aussie man...left everything behind....gave up my life ...it's been an uphill struggle..apart from missing my family..I've had a lot to contend with from Spouse family and Children..but ..all I have is over here now....it's quite daunting to face rocking up back at Heathrow with just a suitcase.....as anyone got any inspirational suggestions..?

We will be there.... Look forward to meeting everyone..Di and Garry

Hi ..not sure if it helps..........My Husband is Australian Citizen..........We applied for Spouse Visa.......October 2nd 2009..got granted Bridging Visa for Me..very soon after.....with limits...ie .( had to apply for permission to work )....Then got granted Temporary Visa...( no limits.)...They sent paperwork through about 6 weeks before my 2 year statutory time..........( lots of paperwork...)..........having to explain and prove relationship is genuine....... I called them Early November.. because I had been told I would get a Case Officer ....and we had not heard anything.......to be told ...expected waiting times..were between 6-8 months..from the date you became eligible for Permanent Residency...!!!! We were gutted...!!!............But ..Good News was...........I didn't even get a Case Officer,,as such.........last November 21st I was granted Permanent Residency....It was just a letter out of blue.....!! So...it took just over 2years from my application..Hope this helps..........Good Luck..and hope it all goes through as smooth as mine did.. On talking to others with similar applications..it seems..thats about normal..........Hope this helps.........

Pom married to Aussie Guy..!!........(so not interested in" internet waste of space users "to get your cheap thrills.!!!!!!!!!):hug:been there ..!! done that.!!!!!!!.hence ..VERY WISE........!!...... It would be nice to chat to genuine people in same situ..........Di...

I know exactly what you mean.............!!!..I understand totally when you say....its something you cant put your finger on..!!!!!!!!!.........Im 54..and only been here 3 years..but I came on my own..........I was married in UK for 32 years..........had 2 children.........decided enough was enough..in my marriage..and put an end to it..!!!!!!!!!....was single for 4 yrs.in UK......loved my single life...but then............met a man from Oz.............moved out here.left everything behind.......!!!.not an easy choice.............but now..finding myself............more and more.........thinking of UK..just like you do........!!..My parents few weeks ago celebrated 60 years marriage..........(wow ..what an achievement was that.!!))........My oldest Son..(27 yrs ).called me from the Family Meal they were having to celebrate......I felt totally left out.........but also very sad I was not there..!!..i THINK ITS WONDERFUL ..that you have the opportunity to go back ....like you say...........its the weather..humour family and friends....and countryside......!!..Hey Pam...........do it........I know I will one day.........!!go back to your roots..and enjoy............and I wish you the very best..Hugs.............xXx

Hiya ..YES..i moved here Jan 2009..to be with a Guy i met on internet.........!!..it wasn't easy..i left my 2 Sons..all my family n friends..i have elderly parents..and left a good job.........!! i take it you came with a family..or at least a partner..when you refer to (we..)..??..I think its only natural..that you feel this way.......i get terribly homesick.....On talking to other Poms....it seems...............that you have to go home..........to realise you want to be here.....!!!.I don't think you would have the wonderful lifestyle ..in UK that you have here.........or the opportunities...So just try to think..positive....and ..sorry to tell you this..........but your heart and head wont agree sometimes.....like i said ..its just a natural thing..........you can take the pom out of England.....but you cant take England away from the pom............but I wish you all the very best.....