Lou8670 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hi all I don't usually get emotional at goodbyes, as I think the worlds too small to say a final goodbye, but I've just finished our last big family lunch and some of my OHs family have left in tears. Tbh I didn't know they felt that strongly about our move to Oz but when I heard they've hardly ever left this tiny island we live in then I can start to understand. My OHs Grandma wouldn't speak to us throughout lunch and we had to force a hug off her when she left. Anyone else had teary goodbyes? Any tips for handling these situations? I fear I may come across as a bit emotionless as these type of events don't tend to affect me. Lou x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 ah Lou, I can't offer advice just hugs (( )) must have been dreadful :-( keep the end game in mind at times like this, J xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 hugs hugs and more hugs Lou x It sounds like that might be the worst one over esp. as they have never left the island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hi all I don't usually get emotional at goodbyes, as I think the worlds too small to say a final goodbye, but I've just finished our last big family lunch and some of my OHs family have left in tears. Tbh I didn't know they felt that strongly about our move to Oz but when I heard they've hardly ever left this tiny island we live in then I can start to understand. My OHs Grandma wouldn't speak to us throughout lunch and we had to force a hug off her when she left. Anyone else had teary goodbyes? Any tips for handling these situations? I fear I may come across as a bit emotionless as these type of events don't tend to affect me. Lou x If you want to generate a bit of emotion, you could always have a quick look at my old avatar pic. That may generate an emotional response from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu4668 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Im not looking forward to the goodbyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 If you want to generate a bit of emotion, you could always have a quick look at my old avatar pic. That may generate an emotional response from you. Thank goodness you've changed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) OH just said he enjoyed today.....he usually hates family meals....take from that what you will....I think the wrinkles felt it was more of a final goodbye...but I said to Grandma (different Grandma) we will put pics up on FB and FaceTime...she said "But I don't know how!" and Aunty Carol said she would show her and as she'll be living with her it won't be a problem. Edited March 23, 2014 by Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 hugs hugs and more hugs Lou xIt sounds like that might be the worst one over esp. as they have never left the island. Our 'not speaking to us Grandma' has only been off island twice in her 80 odd year life...once for hospital treatment and a weekend in Poole....she had to obtain a provisional driving licence for the trip having never had a passport and having never driven in her life! So, I suppose unless we are planning a trip back to Jersey within the next few years, in her mind it is a final goodbye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Sending you hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu4668 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Our 'not speaking to us Grandma' has only been off island twice in her 80 odd year life...once for hospital treatment and a weekend in Poole....she had to obtain a provisional driving licence for the trip having never had a passport and having never driven in her life! So, I suppose unless we are planning a trip back to Jersey within the next few years, in her mind it is a final goodbye do you live on Jersey aswell Lou? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) do you live on Jersey aswell Lou? Yep.....kept that quiet long enough...see Bean...can't keep anything secret round here and Stu4668 says he lives in North Yorkshire Edited March 23, 2014 by Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu4668 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Yep.....kept that quiet long enough...see Bean...can't keep anything secret round here and Stu4668 says he lives in North Yorkshire I do live in north Yorkshire where there is quite a famous tea rooms!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu4668 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I would like to visit Jersey:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshowdeb Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'd quite happily skip the goodbyes. I've got a horrible feeling that Rich's parents have booked into the same hotel as us the night before our flight :0( How were your children? I can't imagine seeing family upset like that was easy. Have you got lots more goodbyes to do, or have you opted for one big one? X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millar.wall.1985 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 aw hope you n the kiddies are ok xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'd quite happily skip the goodbyes. I've got a horrible feeling that Rich's parents have booked into the same hotel as us the night before our flight :0( How were your children? I can't imagine seeing family upset like that was easy. Have you got lots more goodbyes to do, or have you opted for one big one? X The kids were fine...our family hid their upset from them...tbh the family held there heads high but I spotted there were a few tears when they were outside the restaurant. Generally, it was a lovely lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We have a few more to go yet....a big do next weekend with 150 coming! Then a night out with our drinking buddies and finally work leaving drinks. Then it's over to the UK to do it all again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshowdeb Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 That's good, you can't beat a bit of good old stiff upper lip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamai Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm at the end of my goodbyes, had a party last night and said goodbyes to my friends and extended family today - I didn't expect to cry but boy I did! I'm leaving tomorrow and flying in the evening, so only a few more to go. I feel so drained my whole body feels like it's been through the wringer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshowdeb Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm at the end of my goodbyes, had a party last night and said goodbyes to my friends and extended family today - I didn't expect to cry but boy I did! I'm leaving tomorrow and flying in the evening, so only a few more to go. I feel so drained my whole body feels like it's been through the wringer! Good luck for the journey and enjoy a good rest on the plane! Deb x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu4668 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 The kids were fine...our family hid their upset from them...tbh the family held there heads high but I spotted there were a few tears when they were outside the restaurant. Generally, it was a lovely lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We have a few more to go yet....a big do next weekend with 150 coming! Then a night out with our drinking buddies and finally work leaving drinks. Then it's over to the UK to do it all again how much are all these leaving parties costing you Lou? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 how much are all these leaving parties costing you Lou? All for a good cause Stu....we do like a good party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy little Vegemite Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Good luck for the big one next week Lou, make sure you take the time to enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu4668 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 All for a good cause Stu....we do like a good party well I hope you host some in Perth!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 well I hope you host some in Perth!!!! i second that proposal xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevnod Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I'm going out with someone just now and I don't want to think about my feelings when I leave as it will destroy me most likely :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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