Going Back

[minkyme29]

Well Liz - you sure know how to bring a tear to a girl's eye first thing in the morning! I am shocked to read your news but have to say that I empathise with your situation particularly in regard to your relationship with your Mother as I too am an only child of a single parent.
I think you've made the right decision and The Thornton family wish you all the very best for your return to England...I only wish I'd got to know you better before now...but then I'd be bawling for days too wouldn't I?

Thanks for sharing your news and for giving Adelaide top points - it really is a cracking place to be. :)

[Diane]

One last thing, if any of you are at all "wobbly" about the stay/go situation - for God's sake don't get a pet!! It's costing more to send Trevor back than the four of us put together!!! If it wasn't for the fact that the kids would never forgive us, he'd be packing his little suitcase right now ready for the long walk to the RSPCA! Only kidding, wouldn't leave him behind for the world but will be starting a PIA whipround for his fare!

I think subconsciously that's the very reason we got our cat and dog - to make it harder for us to change our mind! Wouldn't leave the cat behind now, but the dog....hmmmmmm..... tempting......!!

[thebaddeleys]

I salute you for making the decision, as many have already said it does seem a harder decision deciding whether to go home. I think its all the excitement that makes it easier to decide to come out here in the first place!

I wish you all the luck in the world, I know you must feel like the clouds have lifted now you have made the decision. We've nearly made our decision, our clouds are nearly lifted, ha ha!

Takecare and enjoy your friends and family when you get back home :-)

ps. I'd love to hear how your getting on once you have been for home for a few months as I'm yet to hear a happy ending about people that go home, but I have a feeling yours could be the first one I hear! x x x

[andy and lindsey]

I think subconsciously that's the very reason we got our cat and dog - to make it harder for us to change our mind! Wouldn't leave the cat behind now, but the dog....hmmmmmm..... tempting......!!

I think our dogs may be related - I have the exact same feelings LOL

[nishman]

OMG - I'm dumbstruck. That'll teach me for missing the post match pints.
Mind you, I reckon the real reason is Richie's had a call from Alex asking him if he wants to swap the white shirt for a blue one :) Don't let him have his usual pre-match dinner and beer for the next two weeks, and we'll see if we can send him off with a winners medal this season.
Good luck to you all - will be sorry to see you go...

[Nick11]

Seeing you writing it on pia makes it seem so real hun. You know my feelings...you will be truely missed by your mates. Not really much else to be said.... on the positive side though we're really looking forward to meeting up with you in Blackpool for the lights and I know you ,Rich and the kids will come and visit us ..I will make sure I hunt out the kellys revenge just for you xxxxx

[Sallyh]

What an emotional time for you, sorry to hear you are going back but I have to say that is an amazing post, how you have expressed your real sadness and affection for Adelaide, but also know what is right for your family for now. Wishing you all the best as you 'wear' the decision and it all begins to unfold for you. LOL re your comment about the dog!!!

I know the feeling of being torn, we will always have it, being a 50:50 English / Australian marriage. DH lost his Grandma while living in England, and now we are in Australia and its my turn to be away from family. Its so hard for us to be always away from half of our family, and its never going to be any different. So I completely understand your decision, can almost feel it with you. All the best.

[caoimhe]

OMG Liz, this has floored me, by the title I thought you were just going on a holiday.
I can understand your reasons, I know we are financially drained living here with 4 kids and no family assistance and although I am not ready to throw the towel in yet I am pretty close.
Both Stephen and I wish you all the very best of luck and hope it all works out for you.
Take care
Jacqui
XXX

[lippy]

Wishing you all the best off luck....

[Angela]

Honestly Liz, Richie, Hattie & Rory (2 of the most adorable kids I've ever met), I truly wish you all a wealth of happiness back in the UK. It is hard & not to be underestimated by anyone regardless of their finances, you always continue to miss family, friends & old work mates. I know lots of people will miss you all an awful lot, think of the accomodation choice when you come visit (just kidding lol). And as for Trev, bless him, you can't live without the damn things, I love Maxi too bits, my 3rd son & boy does he know it lol !!
Having taken Ashleys Dad's only grandkids to the other side of the world, I do understand completely. I feel blessed & fortunate that we have seen gramps & mamma twice in just over 2 years & this I have never took for granted. We benefitted from bums on seats (cheap flight tickets) & a good tax return last year to help us on our way.
I sincerely do wish you all the very best. The Shaws, will definitely keep in touch & look forward to hearing all about your great life back in blighty with lots & lots of pics.
But one request........please don't remind me that Next, M&S, ASDA are cheap, local & great to shop in...........please don't lol. Otherwise I will have to remind you of the cadburys that isn't cadburys & the non existent Walkers cheese & onion crisps etc.....will miss you loads but understand your reasons for going back.
Loads of love Angela, Ash, Brad, Tom & Maxi xxxx