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Standing over the abyss
Topic Started: May 25 2006, 06:44:19 PM (304 Views)
manxfamily
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Things are really getting close now and the nerves are starting to kick in. We move out of our rental this weekend and into my parents house for our last three weeks. Most of our belonging have gone and we are ready to live out of suitcases.

Lots of thinking has been done lately over our decision and the knock on effects of leaving parents, home, jobs behind and it really seems quite a selfish act, even our 8 year old says she has been thinking about family and friends and the implications of leaving it all behind. Its

We know it is for the best and long term we are better off moving to Australia and after a couple of years things will be normal and the current life will be history; but its hard to move on and I know the day we leave will be pretty emotional.

I am sure these last minute doubts and nerves are only normal and it proves we are ready to move onto the next stage.

So, as we stand over the abyss, wish us good luck as we prepare to take the plunge into a new life.
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All the very very best of luck to you and your family
Take care
molly :wave:
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manxfamily
25th May, 2006 - 06:44pm
I am sure these last minute doubts and nerves are only normal and it proves we are ready to move onto the next stage.


From reading all these forums for the last couple of years, I am 100% sure it is a normal reaction, especially so close to the day.

You'll be right, mate :)
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I agree with ABCD wholeheartedly! :D You WILL be fine. :thumb:

Whilst it won't be easy for a while (I remember those days too!) it will work out for the best. Just remember that you aren't saying 'goodbye' to friends and family here in UK as you will see them again, sooner than you realise probably, but that you are saying 'hello' to a new group of friends and 'family'. You will get to know people who will become like family to you there. I certainly have over the years and I wouldn't swap it for the earth!

Chin up and forwards ho!!!! :grin:

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Just remember, you are about to embark on one of the most exciting, scary and fantastic adventures of your life. Here's wishing you lots of fun and laughter as you start your journey, and I truly hope that each and every day has some little gem tucked away that makes you happy and glad to be living your life in Australia. Wishing you all the best, :D
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manxfamily
25th May, 2006 - 08:44am
Things are really getting close now and the nerves are starting to kick in. We move out of our rental this weekend and into my parents house for our last three weeks. Most of our belonging have gone and we are ready to live out of suitcases.

Lots of thinking has been done lately over our decision and the knock on effects of leaving parents, home, jobs behind and it really seems quite a selfish act, even our 8 year old says she has been thinking about family and friends and the implications of leaving it all behind. Its

We know it is for the best and long term we are better off moving to Australia and after a couple of years things will be normal and the current life will be history; but its hard to move on and I know the day we leave will be pretty emotional.

I am sure these last minute doubts and nerves are only normal and it proves we are ready to move onto the next stage.

So, as we stand over the abyss, wish us good luck as we prepare to take the plunge into a new life.

You`d be mad not to be scared - you are changing your life in a major way and going out of your comfort zone. At the same time though I think once you are out there and living your new life you`ll be fine (cos it won`t be the unkown then if that makes sense) All the best for the big trip anyway mate - you`ll be fine :hug:
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just wanted to say i agree with what everyone has said!
but try and think of it as a journey with no end - be prepared for every eventuality.....even how you will handle coming back to the uk if for whatever reason it doesnt work out...
we are going with the mindset that we will give it a couple of years....then come back if we dont like it, or stay if we do :D I dont have the close family that my other half has, so i dont think i will suffer homesickness......ive alwasy been a bit of a free spirit - a house is somewhere to lay my head, ive never felt at home anywhere (except when i was in aus)...but i do worry about my oh and the kids missing his family.
but, like i said, we arent looking at it as forever....just as an adventure :wink:
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We have moved around a lot and haven't really ever settled anywhere for more than a few years and it is still scary and hard at times. If you don't have these feelings now then, believe me, they will hit you at some point later, it is all part of the process. Good luck to you all I am sure that you will make a good go of it out here, it is an unbelievable experience.
All the best.
Nicky
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Beki
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It's a roller coaster ride of emotions, I've just got back from my parents, Mum and I had a good old boo hoo and hugged over a completely different issue, then she threw in, "and your going to Australia and we wont be there for you!" To be honest I wouldn't have been in tears in the first place if we weren't offski. And we're not going until nearer the end of the year! However on a more positive note she did for the first time mention coming to see us there and her plans for her trip, so at last she's taking it seriously and making plans of her own towards the move. My Dads cool about the whole situation and stays in the garden during emotional chats.

With your move so close it must be really nerve racking. It'll be fine, a ride of a lifetime!

I wish I was going sooner rather than later, still I expect you've been through the bit I'm going through ages ago!

Be happy, Beki

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Now at the parents house and the abyss is now looking much smaller! I think the whole house move thing and the decided what to take and what to sell/dump is the worst part, thats all over now though and we are looking forward to the move in 3 WEEKS!!!!

Thanks for the words of encouragement and good luck to all those who have to go through this part of the process.

PS... The parents only have dial-up and I am finding this very difficult indeed! I now look forward to going into work so I can get on the internet properly!!
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S H A L L W E S P E A K
S L O W L Y F O R Y O U??

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Best of luck.
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You'll be fine, sounds like you just have had too long to think about it all but you'll soon be here thinking "Yes, we've done the right thing" :D

Just one thing, might be worth upgrading your parents to broadband if you want to webcam as it is impossible when one person is on dial up. Maybe give them a year's connection as a Chrissy pressie or something?
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Bridiej
9th June, 2006 - 11:13am
You'll be fine, sounds like you just have had too long to think about it all but you'll soon be here thinking "Yes, we've done the right thing" :D

Just one thing, might be worth upgrading your parents to broadband if you want to webcam as it is impossible when one person is on dial up. Maybe give them a year's connection as a Chrissy pressie or something?

By the time they've been there three weeks, they may never want to see them again :wink: Nah, it's a good idea - dial up is useless for staying in contact properly. Hope the next few weeks aren't too stressful.

Worrying is totally normal. I actually got stressed a couple of weeks before we left because I wasn't stressed! We were living in a near empty house and had nothing to do - it was sooooo boring! When we got in the car to go to the airport and said goodbye to lovely neighbours and our puddy tat - that's when I really thought O M G What am I doing!
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