JimSydney Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi All, been back in in the U.K. For 1.5 weeks now. So far it has been very busy. We rented out our home for the last 6.5 years and the tenants have not been very kind to it. Currently spending time redecorating and getting it looking great again. Enjoying the change from office work and it is helping to keep me busy. All has has been ok, good to see family. The first few days were a shock, but starting to settle slowly. The weather was good today which made a huge difference. Lots more to do, including finding a job. But currently focusing on fixing the house and getting into our own place, as we are currently with my parents. Have missed oz a fair bit and my wife has also. Our three year old also misses her Aussie home and talks about it a lot. I am sure this will pass quickly. We plan on giving the uk a good go and hope to move to the south coast in the next couple of months. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 It certainly was a lovely day today. Spring is in the air. Welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil & Vikki Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 It is good to hear that you are back. It is a shame about the house and the tenants not treating it well. Look on it this way though; you have a place to go back to when it is sorted. That is one of the major benefits of not selling and cutting all the ties with the UK, when you leave. We are in the same position as we didn’t sell our house and have it rented out. Ready for us to move back into if we wish when we return. Hopefully, all the work that you have to do is cosmetic and a bit of a face lifts, rather than structural. Bet it was a nice shock though the first few days. The good thing is that you will be going into the nicer weather now. That will make a big different, rather than getting back into the cold dark nights. Hopefully, you will be in the position that you can take your time finding a job. That way you get the house sorted how you want it, before you move in. What you will find is that once you have things to start taking your time up, you won’t miss Oz as much. Your three year old will soon forget about it. New friends at day-care and such like will all help. You too will make friends, go out to places and stop thinking about the old life so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Hi All, been back in in the U.K. For 1.5 weeks now. So far it has been very busy. We rented out our home for the last 6.5 years and the tenants have not been very kind to it. Currently spending time redecorating and getting it looking great again. Enjoying the change from office work and it is helping to keep me busy. All has has been ok, good to see family. The first few days were a shock, but starting to settle slowly. The weather was good today which made a huge difference. Lots more to do, including finding a job. But currently focusing on fixing the house and getting into our own place, as we are currently with my parents. Have missed oz a fair bit and my wife has also. Our three year old also misses her Aussie home and talks about it a lot. I am sure this will pass quickly. We plan on giving the uk a good go and hope to move to the south coast in the next couple of months. James its winter and grey, the when the long warm balmy nights kick in especially on the coast oz will be a distant dream...trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imapla Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 its winter and grey, the when the long warm balmy nights kick in especially on the coast oz will be a distant dream...trust me. Been back nearly 2 years - still not feelin' that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Been back nearly 2 years - still not feelin' that It didn't take us long at all and especially with the winters being so short and mild now, spring literally round the corner. Went out for a drive today with the top down, tshirt weather. Loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Been back nearly 2 years - still not feelin' that its a shame you dont enjoy your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Been back nearly 2 years - still not feelin' that shhhh! You're not allowed to say that on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 shhhh! You're not allowed to say that on here! Of course you are, people are allowed to say they haven't settled in the UK just as they are allowed to say they haven't settled in Australia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy1982 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 On 3/11/2017 at 2:28 PM, newjez said: shhhh! You're not allowed to say that on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubter Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 On 10 March 2017 at 5:39 PM, Imapla said: Been back nearly 2 years - still not feelin' that Been back 6 still not feelin that ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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