chrisrich 5 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi all, I have been back in the Uk now for 10 months after living in Australia for over 40 years . I would just like to say how I feel about being back in England ,If someone asked me whats make you happy my reply would be ,being back home ,I can't believe how happy I feel at being here It never cease to amaze me of how beautiful this country is . And what a great city London is,we are only 45 miles from the centre of London but looking around ,you would think you are in the middle of now where surrounded by apple orchards and fields of rape seed in full bloom. Having Europe on your door step, the lovely country towns that have not changed to much,there is a classic car show being held near by and it is being held where the darling Buds of May were filmed, was thinking of taking my TR5 which I have owned for 32 years and brought it back with me . I love the history that England has, every where ever you turn you are looking back in time at one place or another. I absolutely love the long summer evening that we have in the summer. what I am trying to say is that I am so glad to have retuned home and it feels to me that is where I belong . To all those wanting to return ,I hope you find the happiness of being home that I have found. chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikey Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 How lovely :-) I'm really happy for you. I have always been a sucker for a happy ending.......and love a feel good story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 you only appreciate the beauty of the UK when you have been away. welcome home.:cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Lovely to read. Must have changed a lot in 40 years but still home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Preferred the tr6 from a looks point of view, but I've driven neither. Came very close to buying a tr3 once. Love triumphs. If there was ever a brand that needed resurrecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave53 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Home is where the heart is , and you are so lucky that yours is in the UK , as is mine .. Dave C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahelle Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 What a lovely post, I'm so happy for you. I'm hoping to go home for Christmas this year, just worried I won't want to come back x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Glad you are enjoying being back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r and c Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi glad your happy being back where are you from have you tried earning a living near london its quite hard you cant blame us for wanting to spread our wings as you did cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi all, I have been back in the Uk now for 10 months after living in Australia for over 40 years . I would just like to say how I feel about being back in England ,If someone asked me whats make you happy my reply would be ,being back home ,I can't believe how happy I feel at being here It never cease to amaze me of how beautiful this country is . And what a great city London is,we are only 45 miles from the centre of London but looking around ,you would think you are in the middle of now where surrounded by apple orchards and fields of rape seed in full bloom. Having Europe on your door step, the lovely country towns that have not changed to much,there is a classic car show being held near by and it is being held where the darling Buds of May were filmed, was thinking of taking my TR5 which I have owned for 32 years and brought it back with me . I love the history that England has, every where ever you turn you are looking back in time at one place or another. I absolutely love the long summer evening that we have in the summer. what I am trying to say is that I am so glad to have retuned home and it feels to me that is where I belong . To all those wanting to return ,I hope you find the happiness of being home that I have found. chris Lovely post to read Chris, glad it's been what you hoped for (and more by the sounds of it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi all, I have been back in the Uk now for 10 months after living in Australia for over 40 years . I would just like to say how I feel about being back in England... what a great city London is,we are only 45 miles from the centre of London but looking around ,you would think you are in the middle of now where surrounded by apple orchards and fields of rape seed in full bloom. Having Europe on your door step, the lovely country towns that have not changed to much... I love the history that England has, every where ever you turn you are looking back in time at one place or another. I absolutely love the long summer evening that we have in the summer. After 30 years I feel more Australian than British, but I identify with all of that! Now I'm retired I need more to interest me, and if we moved to the UK, I would have so much to explore. My question is, how did you manage the financials? We've looked at moving back, but the tax implications seem so horrendous we've almost written it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunt Agatha Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 What a lovely post! You sound very content. So glad you feel happy and at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasepom Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 You must have done well out of the property me let in Oz. I don't even want to imagine what house prices were 40 years ago ! Far too depressing lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmab1995 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It is so nice too read such a lovely post makes me smile :hug: Thank you xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm with you! So glad that things are working out well for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy1982 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Great post. Nice for the UK to get some good views on here. 40 years, wow, must have noticed a difference. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Well done for having the initiative to change- and glad it has worked out, good to hear a nice positive story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie22 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 What a beautiful story and I'm so glad you're happy! It must have been a massive life change to move after so many years in Australia but sounds as if you did exactly the right thing for you. I really feel that for a few of us it is a case of "belonging" and it's so refreshing reading your story after hearing so many negatives ones on here about England! I'm very much looking forward to my return next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boardmans Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 How lovely! Glad it's turned out good for you xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrich 5 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hi glad your happy being back where are you from have you tried earning a living near london its quite hard you cant blame us for wanting to spread our wings as you did cheers Hi, I come from Sevenoaks in Kent , and I don't have to work any more . if you feel the need to try Australia the I would say go for it, would rather regret going than regret no going. Good luck chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrich 5 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 I still own a home over there , not through choice all my income is taxable in Australia and I then use Ozforex to transfer the money over when I am happy with the rate . No big deal . its only when you are over here you realise how isolated Australia is . good luck with your decision chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatDane Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Good work. See how much you love it come October, six months of feral weather :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Good work. See how much you love it come October, six months of feral weather :biggrin: hes retired, if the weather proves problematic ...he can bugger off to spain ...or southern france or malta ( for pennies ) .....or like a mate of mine does , goes to goa in india for 4 months a year ......ways and means ....plenty of choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinker78 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 hes retired, if the weather proves problematic ...he can bugger off to spain ...or southern france or malta ( for pennies ) .....or like a mate of mine does , goes to goa in india for 4 months a year ......ways and means ....plenty of choice as he has been back 10 months i guess hes already lived through a winter, in which case, i'm pretty sure he can cope. not everyone has to live like a lizard in year round sun. he sounds very happy to finally belong, and sun or no sun, this is the most important feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Weather in the UK isnt that bad to be honest, its just when you work all week and it rains at the weekend it feels you have had rain all week. Retired would be fine as you can do things any day of the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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