Lou8670 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Well it's our last few days before we head off. We have a month of travelling before arriving in Perth but this week has been a week of goodbyes. I hadn't realised how many goodbyes I'd be saying and with open day at school today I think we have just about said goodbye to every last person here!!! I've only cried once so far and that was after Great Gran left last night. She's 80 years old, fit as a fiddle and will probably live to 100 but still it's hard saying goodbye to the wrinklies as we really don't know if we'll see them again anytime soon. I think by the time I board the plane to London and on to Singapore/ Perth I'm going to be in bits I just wanted to share this; I don't know why and don't necessarily want any replies, but I just feel better now I've shared this with my PP friends who know the emotions I'm going through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Ah bless you it must be so hard. I can only imagine that it is the worst part of the process have a wonderful time traveling sending Hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethkolo Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 You might be in bits when you leave, but from experience my tears stopped when it was time to travel, and the sadness turned into excitement. Bless you and your family, and I look forward to hearing your update from Perth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I am starting to know how you feel Lou. I thought I was quite tough and didn't expect to get emotional (apart from saying goodbye to my mum and sisters) but yesterday I had a glimpse of what may potentially come in the next few weeks. We catered a wedding at one of our regular venues and also the one we got married at before we started the business. It is the last time we will be at that place so we had some group pictures done with some of our staff...sad really as we have such a fab close team who have been so loyal to us and we have such a laugh and banter whilst we work....sad that we only have a couple more times to enjoy it before our lives change massively!!!! Lay in bed last night thinking 'why are we doing this again'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 (((((( massive hugs huni )))))) xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJT Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Big cyber hugs. Just think soon you will be on a plane starting your month long adventure, how exciting is that, and that is before you even get to Perth. I think saying these goodbyes makes it more a reality that it is really happening. See you soon. XX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshowdeb Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Can't believe it's only a few days... Have a super time and keep us posted on your travels x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebradeb Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Good luck with everything. This will be me in a couple of months and I shall be looking for reassurances too for sure. All the best and looking forward to hearing about your adventures xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Goodbyes are definitely the worst part, but we have some great memories from our farewell tour. It can be really bitter-sweet, but once you're on your way the excitement will kick in. Good luck and see you here soon! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 We're out again tonight for more goodbyes!!! We have our work drinks and by the sounds of it lots of friends and work colleagues are coming. I just need to hold it together for one more night!!! Then it's finish packing over the weekend. Kids still have a swimming gala on Saturday and rugby on Sunday and then were done! I can flop down in my comfy chair for one last glass of Pinot on Sunday evening before boarding our flight to London Monday morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I remember ours - my in-laws held a huge party for us and it was all very emotional. My sister in law had made cup cakes with all different Oz symbols on them. The day itself was just strange. We said goodbye to my brother in law at Heathrow and that was very emotional and he was not actually very keen on us going as he is very close to his sister - my wife. She could not bring herself to look back as we crossed the road into the terminal. Then, as others have said, the excitment took over. Then, i remember landing in Sydney - that is where we originally moved to - and it was actually a bit of a anti climax. The taxi from the airport went through all these pretty grim looking industrial areas and we looked at each other thinking "oh god, what have we done". Then, we got to the hotel and walked to the balcony and just squeled like kids when below us was the bridge harbour full of sailing boats and opera house. The move to Perth was very similar 6 months later. The route from Perth airport was not great and the company had booked us into a really grotty motel. I remember walking in to the room and it was filthy and my partner just burst into tears. But, the following day we jumped on the train to Mandurah and got to the foreshore and gazed in wonder at it. It was days later we found our rental and moved in. I remember the agent saying the beach was very close and me telling my wife that there were supposed to be dolphins. I remember the look my wife shot was - you mean the beach is an hour away i bet and then at me with the look like i was mad. That afternoon, we walked the 20m up the road and sure enough was the beach. The water was blue, the sand white and the sky matching the blue water. Just as we stood there looking like a couple of village idiots with our jaws hanging down a dolphin lept out of the water in front of us and my wife was like a kid on christmas morning. That was 6 years ago now. She still spends hours watching the dolphins and has even had some come to recognise her and will come to see her and swim with her. She loves WA now as much as that first look at her first dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB T Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 You might be in bits when you leave, but from experience my tears stopped when it was time to travel, and the sadness turned into excitement. Bless you and your family, and I look forward to hearing your update from Perth! Fully agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 lots of love - this is the hardest stage I reckon so I think you are doing amazingly well x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Ok, so 2 close friends had me in tears yesterday! There were tears at the school pick up as I said my goodbyes to one of my best friends...schools have broken up so it was our last farewell before she caught the ferry to France, and my friend Ellen, who I know I'll keep in touch with as she's also from my home town in the UK. Very emotional! But thank goodness I've only got one more goodbye and that's one set of in-laws. But as my hubbie has said, we then have to do it all over again in the UK however, I'm viewing my time with family and friends in the UK as a holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Goodbyes are always sad and painful, whether you are moving to the other side of the country or the other side of the world. Just hold on to the thought that those who really love you and miss you will always keep in contact with you. Those who don't will slip off the end of your Christmas card list very quickly. Sorry if that is sarcastic and brutal - but it is true - as you will find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Goodbyes are always sad and painful, whether you are moving to the other side of the country or the other side of the world. Just hold on to the thought that those who really love you and miss you will always keep in contact with you. Those who don't will slip off the end of your Christmas card list very quickly. Sorry if that is sarcastic and brutal - but it is true - as you will find out. I know, I've moved several times in my life and I have a few very good friends who I know I can rely on I don't get hurt that others may not keep in touch so well; we all have busy lives and sometimes out of sight is out of mind; good intentions and all that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu4668 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Goodbye Lou, see you on the other side lol:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Good luck are turn in a couple of weeks going thought all your emotions Deb[ QUOTE=stu4668;96703]Goodbye Lou, see you on the other side lol:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Lou, have a safe journey and a wonderful trip , see you in Oz xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Remember...I may be saying goodbye to my Jersey friends but not my PP ones! I will no doubt be checking in when I have wifi access during the next few weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Have a safe flight and Good Luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 have a great holiday! you will be needing a few days rest once you get to oz after all the travelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest9824 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Best of luck Lou, hate saying goodbye, so just say...see you soon...! Peax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Best of luck Lou, hate saying goodbye, so just say...see you soon...! Peax Awe, thanks Pea. It's lovely to have some people saying they're looking forward to seeing us soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya24 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Remember...I may be saying goodbye to my Jersey friends but not my PP ones! I will no doubt be checking in when I have wifi access during the next few weeks! Good bye and good luck Lou, will hopefully be in Perth sometime in 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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