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...........been back so many times to places I have previously called....home... ..........and realised often it's not the place.....it's my memory of it... ...........if filled with joy.......the day to day living was a happy time.... ...........this often grows to push out today's experience..... ...........if things don't quite match up to what we had wen content... .............alternatives lacking .............we then yearn for what we left.... .............our formative years.......the friends and family connections made then... .............stay with us for ever......and can grow in our memory... .............a true traveler can just collect these memories.... ..............enjoy them.......but look for the new..... ...............a migrant moving later in life has this challenge...... ................some never go back......the space they left grown over.. .................they don't fit anymore..... .................a new life fulfilling their needs and wants.... ................others slot right back in......the old slipper scenario...but.. ...............life has a way of tieing us down....commitment ................family obligations......the longer you stay in one place... ................the more they become....and stronger.... .................happy or not........they grow in number.... ...............but life's short.......as always.....find somewhere that fulfills your needs... ..............supplies many of your wants...... ...............contentment isn't about where you live......it's how you live... ...............and how the place sits with your soul....... ................set out your scales......and weigh up your life..... .................a holiday will clear your eyes ........wether to return or not... ..................to achieve a life full of living........good luck...X

............could he wait until a citizen...? ............as that's a huge difference in price.... ............sorry don't know the visa rules and lengths till permanent resident and citizen.... .............but that's a lot of money..!

.........have you looked at this option..? http://tafebrisbane.edu.au/study-with-us/enrolment-fees/financial-support-student-loans/vet-fee-help/#.V1Y7E3pkmrU

........:hug:......so sorry to hear how unhappy you've been.... ........but Australia is such a huge place.... ........and sometimes it takes a while to find that place to connect with.... ..........did you try other states.....towns cities...? .......to find.people who share your views.... ........small places here and the U.K.....harder to integrate into if the majority have lived there all their lives... .........often generations...... .........we are always more comfortable with the familiar.....and our fond memories... .........so I guess with Australia your bad experience has coloured your view.... .........there are many who have gone back and settled into their old life.... ..........some who have had to forge new ones....as they have found others have moved on without them... ...........the gap they left closed.... ...........and some who went and came back..... ...........if the uk supplies your needs.....many of your wants.... ...........then it's the place for you.......I wish you luck.... ...........and hopefully those with more practicle advice will post soon....X

..........you might of seen the son then.....! ..........he was there flying....

........Redcliffe aero club and Archerfield both have good choices to meet like minded people..!

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.........I am so sorry to hear this.... .........my sister was living in America when my father was diagnosed with cancer....he was 58 and it was aggressive... .........she came to Australia while he still had some quality of life.... ..........he was in and out of hospital.....but we spent days all together.... ...........some quality time.....a few laughs......lots of reminiscing..... ...........he died a few weeks after she returned home.... ............his last weeks sedated and in hospital..... .............she didn't come for his funeral.......and we agreed .....the time she spent with him....was more important.... .............we never know when our time is up.... ..............to me.....I would say spend the time when he can appreciate it.....enjoy it.... ..............thoughts are with you at this sad time.....tink Xxx

..........is there really such a thing as fitting in.....? ..........perhaps the young....to a social scene.... ..........but ime once past a certain age you March to your own drum.... ..........you may share a few interests with others.... ..........but gone are the days of sameness.... ..........the world has opened up.....! ..........people have so much choice now........ ..........the Sunday lunch.....the pub/beach.....the two weeks in ******...... Are rarely the majority...anywhere..! ...........with travel at our fingertips.......we've often left behind the structured fitting in... ...........Australia no different to anywhere else.... ...........enjoy what it has to offer......there are no requirements to ....fit.....ime... ...........football......sausage sizzle.....or beer.......can't abide any of them.... ............but there not requirements,,,,,, ............I've learnt to please myself.......and enjoy the bits of this country I like.. ............avoid the bits I don't..... ............the same for people.......life's too short to be worried about what others think.and do..!

.........and often depending on your ties to that country..... .........your attitude changes.... ..........we can't.....see.....into the future.... ..........but somewhere that looks after our children......our parents.... ...........will often make us feel more aligned with the place.... ............want to be more responsible for things that affect there..... ............and a country hold our heart for many reasons......which often change with life's challenges..... .............it's not entering into something lightly....... ..............it's ensuring choices in the future.....

.......many years ago EW......... .......I decided I wouldn't need something in the future,....ll ........why would I......I had no intention of returning there......then..! ........but now if I had kept it........life would be so much easier..... .........yours is such a small thing.....ensuring a choice.....no sacrifice envolved .........it has the ability to affect how life could be in the future.... .........never limit your choices if you can help it.....ime.... ..........but at the end of the day....it is your choice if you do...you will live with it .... ...........may life always be joyful......whichever you decide...

........TBF you got what was asked for mainly..... .......a collection of experiences......personal to each poster..... .......more suited to a CTF thread I thought... ........most here......find the place delivers their needs.....for now.... ........but living anywhere different replys on attitude.....perceptions.... .........so however you....phrase your question..... .........you will receive answers.....from the reply'ers point of view and experience....! .........think most.....appreciated ....their perception of your question....

...........for years I've quoted........needs and wants...! ..........where provides most..... ...........a job.....a home......good schools.......all needs.... ...........good weather......a total change in lifestyle.....all wants.... ............but it's the small things ...?.....that can make or break a successful migration.....make ...it better.... ............if living near family.....the on tap babysitter....how important is this.. ..............a close knit family..? ............is it important being part of the weddings .births,funerals... .............if you can't afford to get back for all of them......will it matter as you live your new life....? ............the cultural history of Europe......is this a big part of life...? .............because the cultural history is very different here..... .............and needs and wants change as you age..... ..............different things become important..... ..............there is no......better.......forever......IMO.... ...............there is what is the best for now.....and the foreseeable future you can control.... ................look at where suits you best for now.......and good luck...

........a hard one ........I would be speaking to the other parents ........see what they do

.........there is a Perth Poms.....! .........see bottom of page you might be best posting this on there.... .........best of luck to you both....

........lol.......id stay out till I was blue....! ......loved the fog and frost too.... ........favourite time as a child ...

.........I did love the snow TBH....... .........just not when it turned to slush..! ........looks lovely....

..........best of luck...! ..........perhaps by letting people know where abouts your hoping to move to.... ..........you would get some information about the area.... ..........what's available socially..... ...........and possible meet ups for new arrivals..... ...........again......good luck.....!

..........afaik still a good school.....! ..........I know many children who attended.....though....,the last one left last year for the highschool.... ...........(another good school )..... ...........their music classes are excellent.....the school band winning many competitions.... ...........the one child I know who did have problems ,academically.....was well catered for.....lots of help within the school..... ............the best of luck to you all......a beautiful place to live....

...........I guess the only way to have a fair idea...... ...........is to convert the amount your comfortable with where you are..... ...........to Australian dollars..... ...........does the salary cover it....? ...........saying that many come with very little...... ...........and slowly build up to comfortable...... ............if your determined.......you'll do it.... .............the best of luck to you and yours......Xx

[h=2]Australia - What brought you here / what keeps you here?[/h] ...........work is what brought the OH here......and opportunity that we didn't have for the children where we were...... ............opportunity to buy somewhere they could have room to enjoy.... ............an area they were safe to explore...... .............all over 20 years ago...... .............it kept us.....(..though not exclusively as I still enjoyed travel to other places....) .............because of its vastness and diversity..... .............there are so many beautiful places to visit.......still got some to do...! .............it kept us as the children had opportunity to find and achieve the career they wanted.... ..............a lifestyle they enjoy immensely.......they too travel......but always return here..... ..............I never say it will be forever.........not for me personally..... ..............but circumstance hold me......for now...!

...........fingers crossed for Ralphy....! ..........and a wonderful journey when he goes.....Xxx

http://www.homely.com.au/search/suburbs-in-brisbane-queensland ........always found this site helpful.... .........some reviews might be a little outdated.... ..........but by regoogling the name of somewhere you like the sound of... ..........you can check out houses ,schools and more recent news..... ...........good luck to you and yours..... ............Brisbane and its surrounding suberbs have much to offer IMO.....

............no I don't think your too old..... ............but beware making a decision on a recent argument....! ............don't let that be the reason for your decision..... .............time helps us see things differently......and it would be a shame to regret moving.... ..............if the relationship mends.... ..............move because it suits you.......not because of an argument....however hurtful.... ...............I wish you the best of luck.......and daughter in laws....! ................not always the easiest ime....

..........beautiful........I wish her everything she would wish herself...and ..........I'm sure she will bring you all much joy and happiness... ..........a new life.....such a blessing..... ..........congratulations to your family........Xxx