Stuju 2,379 Posted February 7, 2012 G'day everyone, I haven't posted on here for almost a year now but I decided to pop on to say Im finally on my way home :yes: Been here almost 6 years now, got my citizenship & leaving on the big white bird at the end of July, those that remember me as a regular poster on here years ago will know that this is what i have wanted for such a long time. Maybe leaving one 18 year old daughter here in Oz as she does not want to come home with us, but will be great just to be where my heart & my 2 other daughters & parents are. Guess i will have lots of questions in the coming weeks/months about removals, uk customs etc etc so would appreciate any tips/advice from anyone who has returned to the uk from oz Thanks Stuju ** Here There,Where Ever Be Happy** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quoll 6,111 Posted February 7, 2012 Wow, Stuju that's great news!!! I hope it all works out really well for you (I beat you to it, see!!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whichway1 1,510 Posted February 7, 2012 Good Luck to you :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawny 11,397 Posted February 8, 2012 That mean's i can talk to you on the same time zone lol :jiggy:So pleased for you Ju xx Oz is Beautiful, but the uk is home :wubclub: Returned to Bournemouth 20th August 2010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pingpongpom2 384 Posted February 8, 2012 Geez Stuju..i remember you when i first joined PiO..have popped in & out myself..not only on PiO, but Aus & UK!..good to hear your news and wish you all the best with your journey home and settling back down where you want to be..even though unique to everyone, your experience of living in Aus and returning, i'm sure will be valuable advice to people here:wink:..i can understand how it feels with your children..it's very hard when you have them on both sides of the world..take care.. Former Resident visa (subclass 151) granted in 1999 - Living back in Perth... Terri :smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ali 16,488 Posted February 8, 2012 Good luck with the move back Ju xx I just want PIO to be a happy place where people are nice to each other and unicorns poop rainbows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamybd Posted February 13, 2012 Pray to God be happy in your back life. You will reach your goal as per your experience.:yes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmcdevitt 10 Posted February 13, 2012 We're still waiting for our stuff to arrive having left on 12th Jan. OSS shippers in Sydney seem very good so far. Good luck with your plans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pom Queen 5,788 Posted February 13, 2012 Missed this post Hun. Great to see you back on the forum. If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlobeTrotta 66 Posted February 13, 2012 Congrats and jealous of you and all of you who are home. Where is Baldrick when I need a cunning plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cartertucker 2,566 Posted April 7, 2012 I remember you ~ Hello again, how are your plans to move back coming along now Can I ask, what makes you want to return? Have you had the feeling for long? We finally arrived here in Nov 2011 & as you can see, im already 'stalking' the moving back to the Uk threads! :eek: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ali 16,488 Posted April 7, 2012 I remember you ~ Hello again, how are your plans to move back coming along now Can I ask, what makes you want to return? Have you had the feeling for long? We finally arrived here in Nov 2011 & as you can see, im already 'stalking' the moving back to the Uk threads! :eek: You're still not settling then? I just want PIO to be a happy place where people are nice to each other and unicorns poop rainbows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cartertucker 2,566 Posted April 7, 2012 You're still not settling then? Some days are better than others, im sure its harder as I have 2 very littlies ~ Just keeping all options open ;0) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Que Sera Sera 6,268 Posted April 7, 2012 Ju Im glad your finally getting your hearts desire, you have indeed been one very patient lady. Hope it goes smoothly for you, keep us updated :wubclub: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest17301 Posted April 7, 2012 Hi StuJu, hope all goes smoothly for you. Nice to see you back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuju 2,379 Posted May 30, 2012 Just a quick update we only have 8 weeks left here in Oz now, removals are booked, mazda is sold, now in the process of selling hubbys Hyundai van (which i hope goes quick) youngest daughter has decided to return with us as she was going to stay here in oz & my oldest daughter in the uk is expecting a baby boy in October..........so life is looking good so excited & can't wait :-) ** Here There,Where Ever Be Happy** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bON72 Posted May 30, 2012 Hi, I wish you all the luck in the world and so glad that your other daughter decided to go back with you. Im off home later this year too and looking into the best removal companies. Who did you decide on in the end. I live in Sydney so would appreciate any help. Will you be back before your daughter gives birth? What a lovely present when you get back being a grandma xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuju 2,379 Posted May 30, 2012 Hi, I wish you all the luck in the world and so glad that your other daughter decided to go back with you. Im off home later this year too and looking into the best removal companies. Who did you decide on in the end. I live in Sydney so would appreciate any help. Will you be back before your daughter gives birth? What a lovely present when you get back being a grandma xx Thank you, we had several companies round to quote us, i have learnt a few things from friends experiences of moving home as 5 sets of our friends have gone home in the last 4 years, i must admit i was not going to be pushed into anything by anyone as far as removals go & 3 out of the six companies we had to quote us put me off just being here at our house with either their bolshy attitude or be prepared to leave some items behind in case we dont get it all on the container what the hell you quote me you take it all !!! this was before they had even gotten a quote to us. we decided in the end to sue Kent movers (they are in sydney) and so far have been more than helpful & on the ball & great customer service too so i hope they continue all the way to our new door. ** Here There,Where Ever Be Happy** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Que Sera Sera 6,268 Posted May 30, 2012 8 weeks will fly by, wishing you all the best Ju x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pom Queen 5,788 Posted May 30, 2012 Just a quick update we only have 8 weeks left here in Oz now, removals are booked, mazda is sold, now in the process of selling hubbys Hyundai van (which i hope goes quick) youngest daughter has decided to return with us as she was going to stay here in oz & my oldest daughter in the uk is expecting a baby boy in October..........so life is looking good so excited & can't wait :-) Going to miss you Ju, hope you hang around Hun, 8 weeks will fly by. Lots of hugs k If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legal angel 10 Posted May 30, 2012 Hi Stuju Good luck with your move. We are leaving in 7 weeks - just wanted to ask what method you used to sell your car and how fast it went. I haven't advertised mine yet but I'm anxious as I don't want to get to the last week and not have it sold. Thx Home at last - Yippee:yes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuju 2,379 Posted May 31, 2012 Hi Stuju Good luck with your move. We are leaving in 7 weeks - just wanted to ask what method you used to sell your car and how fast it went. I haven't advertised mine yet but I'm anxious as I don't want to get to the last week and not have it sold. Thx If i was you i would get motivated selling it now, i put my mazda 6 on ebay had 11 watchers but not one bite, we have friends all over oz in different states & they all seem to say the same thing no one has any money to buy at the mo. We also advertised in the local paper & that brought in 2 phone calls & that was all. I did also put my car on the main rd into our suburb during the week with big signs in it also saying going overseas & a lady contacted me & brought it, to be honest we took a big drop from what we wanted as we didnt want to take a gamble & get stuck with it............ we currently have hubbys Hyundai iload on ebay as he travels to sydney each day so we cant just leave that on the side of the road. Hubby has sold quite a few motors here over the years (he been here alot longer than me) & they have all been sold by just sitting them on the side of the road.....good luck :-) ** Here There,Where Ever Be Happy** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost 220 Posted May 31, 2012 Hi Stuju Good luck with your move. We are leaving in 7 weeks - just wanted to ask what method you used to sell your car and how fast it went. I haven't advertised mine yet but I'm anxious as I don't want to get to the last week and not have it sold. Thx I used carsales.com.au wife's car sold in a couple of weeks, mine didn't get a sniff so rang a few dealers and sold it to them. Didn't get as much as I wanted but didn't do bad, worth ringing a few as prices were poles apart , god thing was it went when I wanted and o ly had to hire fr a couple of days. www.groovyfancydress.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legal angel 10 Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks for your help - I did just make a casual enquiry with a dealer and would have to drop appoximately 5k so I'm going to try carsales.com.au but not keen on having strangers call to my house - going to try at work as well. There is a spot near me on Joondalup Drive where cars seem to be left on the side of the road - never seem to see the same car there for too long, so that might be an option as well. Thanks for the different options - food for thought :biggrin: Home at last - Yippee:yes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pom Queen 5,788 Posted June 1, 2012 Also try these http://www.carswanted.com.au If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
