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..........only you as a parent can choose ..........see how you feel away from your children first ..........consider how their mother will then feel ..........it won't be easy whichever way you decide ...........but take a break away.......maybe just a holiday ............then see if you could do it long term ...........good luck

.......then try it....! .......if your both committed to give it a go do so... .......as I said it's often harder on the adults than the children long term .......the best of luck to you and yours

.............I too think splitting or even givving children so young such a decision is wrong..... .............but children adapt......might take time to get used to one parent after two.... .............but will the adults fair so well...? .............how would mum cope with her children so far away.......would she follow or want them home.... .............if you've been a big part of their lives.........could you leave them for so long...... ..............it's why many struggle with migration...... ...............those left behind.......don't underestimate the pull of family.....

...........have a wonderful time.....X

............just a different point of view..... ............havving both rented.......and worked in the rental market ............I must say 90% of the landlords I dealt with have been good in the repairs ............it's a business,or investment.... ............and keeping the rental property up to scratch helps attract a good tenant ime... .............money spent on the property is tax deductible...... .............most landlords often have their often used tradesmen.... .............so sometimes there is a wait ,as the tradespeople do have other work.... .............but I have never come across any one waiting weeks for major repairs.... .............perhaps minor ones as agreed there are some landlords who don't / won't spend money on minor problems.. ..............but most adhere to the agreement in the tenants handbook..... ...............that signed agreement is there to protect both the tenant and the landlord.... ................good and bad on both sides ime..... .................my only advice to tenants is know your rights......and the steps you need to take if they are challenged....

............always hard when you've settled in one place and collected..... ............I've inherited lots of stuff from family who have downsized or died... .............I pass a lot of stuff on as well.... .............charity's are pleased with good clean items..... .............and charity's abroad don't mind items with names on...! ..............one of the good things of living in small places and continually moving when I was younger... ..............meant few possessions...... ..............the armed forces were good to.......used to be allocated so many MFO boxes... ...............what didn't fit you had to pay for yourself.......meant a good clean out.... ................think LKC has a good idea.........clear out by type..... ..................easy to become distracted if doing rooms ime.....

...........you do have rights as a tenant....! ...........a life threatening fault should of been fixed immediately ....... ............you would of been within your right to have it fixed and bill the landlord...

..........sorry just checked the tenants handbook.....(you should of been given or emailed one btw) ...........and its repairs/replacement for no more than two weeks rent!

..................You should request all repairs in writing, detail the complaint and its impact, .................give the landlord a deadline and keep a copy of your letter. ..................if you get no joy.......issue a notice to remedy breach......( check which form online) ...............which gives your landlord 7 days to remedy the fault.. ..................there are further steps one which you get the repairs/replacement and Bill the landlord.... ................though beware if over the cost of 4 weeks rent this can be disputed..... ...................also your ombudsman is a good source of information if your agent isn't helpful.... ...................good luck..

.........the half penny ..? .........the wombles wombeling about.......on Wimbledon commen.......or they used to be afaik....

.........sorry to hear this..... .........I have a friend who found herself in similar conditions 4 years ago..... ..........so she started volenteeri g at an aged care home ...........after a year getting experience she returned staying on a friends sofa in return for doing the housework and cooking... ............then got a job as a live in carer....... .............4 years on she has her own rented flat......has achieved some qualifications ..............and is enjoying life again...... ...............I think sometimes we have to just make a decision to do something......and do it..... .................the best of luck to you....X

..........when we emigrated 20+ years ago my OH went back to the uk every other year ..........and his parents came every year over Christmas for 3 months..... .........but he never........and still doesn't want to return to live..... ...........my middle son who only ever lived in the uk for 2 years 3to 4 years old.... ...........wants to live in the uk and has been back several times..... ..............visiting lots of different places........something he wants to achieve by 30! .............he has no particular ties to the place......grandparents long gone.... ...............but loves it..... ..............I know many return for family........but I think you have to feel.....a homeness.... .............sometimes I envy those with a true feeling of home..... ...............but it must be hard when your in a place you don't have those feeling for.....

..........just a heads up for when your ready to rent.... ..........have your paperwork ready...! ..........some ask for 100 point ID now.... .........get photo copies ..........proof of income or savings..... ..........usually the bond is 4 weeks rent plus two weeks in advance..... ...........do ask about car parking.... ..........as often 1 allocated garage/carport /space is all there is in high density areas ..........and some have found having to park a second vehicle streets away

.........in today's climate......the words if it isn't broke apply..! .........you would have to research if what you have now... .........is obtainable in Australia.... ..........where you could work......does that give you affordable housing... ..........the aminities you now have.... ..........what sort of lifestyle do you have/want.... ..........if you have to work in the cities......housing can be expensive... ..........near a beach .......would you need to commute.... ...........would you still earn the amount of money you do now..? ............best to do some through research....... ............and weigh up if moving gives you all you need.....good luck...

..........a beautiful place.........though grown with more aminities since I first went there.... ..........but I often still sit here.....and am grateful for such beauty.... ..........I hope you love it as much as I do,....good luck..X

............re the grandparents.....! ............to the children wether they give cheap or expensive.... .............they will love their grandparents.... .............wether we get on or not..... .............the children see them through different eyes..... .............let the children enjoy their gifts.... ..............be children ..... ..............too soon we see the faults in others..... ..............one of the wonders of childhood......is they don't.....

...........lol cal...! ...........what an image...... ...........I mainly enjoyed the meet..... ...........had a little personal stress going on...... ............but I enjoyed meeting those who I connected with on here..... ............there is always someone in a large group you fail to connect with I suppose..... .............but even then.......they often contribute something to other conversations......!

..........but surely the art of conversation.... .........is to not only listen to others...but get your interests and points across.... ..........in a way that others can share and add to your views..... ..........I too come from a diverse background..... ..........from great aunt prudence in her country pile.... ..........to Lilly in her eclectic trailer home..... ...........with friends covering many social and cultural groups... ...........and would say I am comfortable....able to contribute.....and enjoy the full scale of situations ............from one to the other ............conversation is only as good as the content you contribute ime.... .............there is usually something to share of interest.....

..........lol........that would cause some confusion! ..........loved Stacey's accent.....and I kept thinking ...........of that iron bru advert from years ago ...........and my mother keep asking....what did they say lol. ............don't tell her! ............a lovely girl was a privalage to meet her

..............there are lots of things in life that either do or don't work out..... ..............but if you don't try you'll never know...... ...............if you feel you will be happier returning......I would say do it.... ................sometimes it's better to just have less and be content.... .................to feel secure in belonging......an important part of happiness.... ..................I've moved continually...........some worked some didn't..... .....................but I'm not left wondering...... ......................and how old is too old...? .......................my uncle returned in his 80's.... ........................didn't work out so he came back..... .........................but he said he wanted to find out for himself..... ..........................good luck ...Xxx

..........doesn't upset me evets.....so don't worry.... ..........I've been on here since 2007 ..........a few find my posting style difficult..... ..........some find those who can't spell or use grammar correctly.....difficult.... ...........we either persevere.....or ignore the posts.... ............thankyou for your kind words.... ............but please would @calNgary delete the posts referring to this.... ...........done and dusted.....

................not from within IMO.... ................nurture rather than nature...... ................and best if we just agree to disagree flag.... .................taking the thread off topic to continue....

.........taste is but a aesthetic judgement based on a subjective feeling .........it is subject to class,culture,age,etc ..........taste is purely subjectivism.....

..........fiddle sticks..! ..........I think I have taste.......many would not agree.... ...........and taste in what..? ...........clothes ,furnishing,leisure pursuits....? ............what do you base your bench mark on...! .............monetary value....? ..............historical elegance...? ...............the latest celebrity endorsement..... ................both so subjective to the situation we find ourselves in....IMO of course