Jacaranda Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Well as some of you might know,I am returning to Adelaide to live.I can't honestly say its been an easy decision.Infact its probably one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make.I truly love and adore the UK,but my RRV visa runs out on 13th Jan 2016.I have been in the UK for 17 happy years,and managed to renew my 5yr RRV 3 times.However.....Last January it came to renewal time again,and immi only granted me a 1 yr RRV this time around.Only to be expected! I've had to base my decision on returning to Australia,on the fact,Im now separated,have 2 daughters and 3 grandkids living in the UK.My daughters are Australian.The youngest,is with a partner who has an opportunity to move with his job to Australia,so they are looking at that option,the eldest daughter feels they will move across at some point,so if that happens,I will technically be here alone! I guess I am very lucky that I do love and adore both countries.I feel at home in both so re settling into SA won't be a problem.I'm staying with my twin sister initially who lives in the burbs of Adelaide,but I have plans to move somewhere rurally. No job as yet,but I'm resourceful and have a flexible approach when it comes to jobs.My son,two sisters,and 2 brothers (plus various nieces,nephews and cousins)live in SA,so it will be nice to spend quality time with them all.I do feel sad about leaving my daughters and grandkids but we will all be together again one day. I leave the UK Jan 4th 2016 and arrive in Adelaide 6th Jan. I will keep posting until then,and beyond.:cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Good luck Jac- it will be a bit hard at Christmas saying goodbye but, as you say, you know people in both and you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyman Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Good luck ,never easy leaving family ,but on the up side you have family in oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Good luck with everything and enjoy the time you have left there.. Have a safe journey Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Best wishes Jacaranda! Enjoy Christmas with your daughters and grandchildren. Are you packing up loads of stuff to bring with you? A busy couple of weeks ahead of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Just a few personal items Joc,nothing too major!Thanks all for your kind messages!xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Best of luck in your new adventure! Hope you settle back in quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Best of luck, I guess it'll be a bitter-sweet move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Good luck! This time around get your citizenship then you can come and go at will! On to the next adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Good luck! Hobson's choice really, which in some ways must make it easier I suppose? We may well be following you in a while (At least temporarily) and probably leaving most, if not all children here. It's such a difficult decision, I really feel for you, but I hope it all turns out exactly as you want it to. The UK will still be here if you decide you want to come back at some point in the future, but in the meantime enjoy everything Australia has to offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Good luck! Hopefully the rest of the family will follow suit ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Good Luck with the move - hope all goes smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sustain Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 A twin sister you say..... :laugh: Have a safe journey back, with new year best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PommyPaul Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Good luck with the move Am sure you'll have no problems though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I hope the move goes well for you but with your outlook on life i am sure it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I never realised, good luck with it all mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I think I'm beating you! We are flying out tomorrow, leaving home about lunch time today - only for a month though! Bon voyage when it comes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazeybear Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Good luck for the future. X Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Best of Luck Jacaranda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 A twin sister you say..... :laugh: Have a safe journey back, with new year best wishes Yes SusainDouble Trouble eh?hahaha!xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 I think I'm beating you! We are flying out tomorrow, leaving home about lunch time today - only for a month though! Bon voyage when it comes!!! Yes Quoll you are!I leave on Mon?Holy Crap its come around fast!Yikes!lol Safe journey Quoll and it will be love for you to catch up with your other son,and his family.xoxox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Good luck hope it all works out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 All the best Jacaranda, absolutely adore Adelaide myself only wish we'd explored more of it.....I'm.sure you'll settle back in like you'd never been away xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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