bryng67 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Here on this private forum thought i would ask What have you done to get yourself back to the UK haha Me I have filled in the detailed belongings insurance form for a quote whew .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzybangs Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 We just got removal companies in to quote on cubic metres and then contacted Letton Percival as we knew they were good from people on this site and much cheaper than removalists insurance costs. He was superb. The removalists packed and did contents of each box and parcel which we forwarded to Letton Percival when goods were leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyupnorth Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Flights booked, removals booked, UK school arranged, 3 job offers for when we arrive back, airport transfers arranged in the process of sorting out long term rental. Nearly sorted now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robswife Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 started accepting work agency shifts so I can start building up our savings take back with us:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Well not very far, but a bit of a breakthrough - agreed a return date with hubby of early 2015. Not soon enough for me but all about compromise....hopefully can find some kind of work prior to then so don't go home completely broke!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Our British passports arrived today after a fair bit of panic over whether they would arrive in time for our original departure date of 19th Nov. We moved the flights out to 5th Dec just in case a few days ago but change them again to 20th November today. Wooo!! Not long to go at all. Better keep on with packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyupnorth Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Long term UK rental now booked.......tic toc tic toc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Well, I'm already here so I don't count but yesterday I joined the WI! Been on my bucket list of "things to do when I live in England" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Already here but today politely declined a high school offer for my son - it did feel a bit sad actually. There was no thoughts of us leaving when we went to the open day and we would have been thrilled with the offer otherwise - mind you glad to not have to pay the $3000 registration fee without knowing whether he'd get a place in his first choice of high school!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBB Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Haven't done it yet but this weekend I really need to start sorting out our stuff before the packers come in less than a month's time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Well, I'm already here so I don't count but yesterday I joined the WI! Been on my bucket list of "things to do when I live in England" Look forward to seeing you in this years calendar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Look forward to seeing you in this years calendar Hmmm, pass!!!! (Mind you, having lost 50kg since Aus I am less camera shy than I used to be!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyupnorth Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Packed some boxes today and dusted off the suit cases. ;-) 1 week today removals come and pack the house up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Removalist came yesterday and took our stuff away. Today we fly back to the old country. If I wasn't so concerned about how I am going to entertain a 5 year old, 2 year old and 7 month old twins I'd be excited. Actually, I think I'm feeling every emotion all at once! :biggrin::confused::cry::wub::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyupnorth Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Our stuff gets packed on Thursday and uplifted on Friday, good luck with your journey back to the UK....i am sure the path you are taking is the right one. Our decision to go back certainly wasn't taken lightly. Big decision to come out here and an even bigger and braver decision to return. Please keep us all posted. regards Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robswife Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Removalist came yesterday and took our stuff away. Today we fly back to the old country. If I wasn't so concerned about how I am going to entertain a 5 year old, 2 year old and 7 month old twins I'd be excited. Actually, I think I'm feeling every emotion all at once! :biggrin::confused::cry::wub::eek: Good Luck Alexia have a speedy journey home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyupnorth Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Removals came last Thursday and Friday container sails tomorrow, sorted out and got our bond from our rental back in the city yesterday, stopping with some very good friends ATM and we are very grateful that we have made lifelong friends in Oz, fly next Sunday. Family back home are very excited and it cannot come quick enough. Be glad when it's all over and the Old Happy UK Gary is back, not this depressed individual I have become whilst in Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBB Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Have a good trip home Gary and a white Christmas We have delayed our shipping till after Christmas. Positive of that is we won't have an empty house for Christmas. Downside is we won't get our stuff until a month after we land.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Removals came last Thursday and Friday container sails tomorrow, sorted out and got our bond from our rental back in the city yesterday, stopping with some very good friends ATM and we are very grateful that we have made lifelong friends in Oz, fly next Sunday. Family back home are very excited and it cannot come quick enough. Be glad when it's all over and the Old Happy UK Gary is back, not this depressed individual I have become whilst in Oz. Woo hoo, only 5 more get ups! Its getting a tad chilly though now (we put our winter duvet on last night and positively sweltered!) so you might want to nip down to M&S for some thermals once you arrive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Removalist came yesterday and took our stuff away. Today we fly back to the old country. If I wasn't so concerned about how I am going to entertain a 5 year old, 2 year old and 7 month old twins I'd be excited. Actually, I think I'm feeling every emotion all at once! :biggrin::confused::cry::wub::eek: Oh I missed you - welcome home!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyupnorth Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 let my UK journey begin....thank you for all the support, posts, advice and PM's. Im back in blighty and happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robswife Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 let my UK journey begin....thank you for all the support, posts, advice and PM's. Im back in blighty and happy. Feel so jealous of you right now, have a lovely Christmas an I wish you the very best for the future, keep us informed of how it goes for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 let my UK journey begin....thank you for all the support, posts, advice and PM's. Im back in blighty and happy. Looking forward to an update! Going to be cold at the end of the week, hope you've got warm socks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FatCats Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hello all, have finally decided to join this group. After 2.5 years life in Oz is about to send me loopy...looking forward to chatting with like minded people x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hello all, have finally decided to join this group. After 2.5 years life in Oz is about to send me loopy...looking forward to chatting with like minded people x Welcome! Hopefully you will find an unloopy environment here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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