Where's Best to Live in NZ and what do we need to know: PART TWO!!!

[AngryBeaver]

Wow,have just gone to post and it wouldn't except it! So have had to start a new thread. Hope everyone finds it ok.I feel a bit like we've all been out for the night and somehow got seperated and no one has their mobile!!
Anyway,this was the question I've had to cut and paste from the old thread:...

Sorry,have had a quick look but can't see...has anyone used emirates?
I think the sky couch thing looks good,but we'd have to buy a couple and that would be pricey.
Dh reckons Emirates are fine,but I don't think he's anticipating how different it's going to be travelling that disatnce with 3 exhausted infants.
He has limited travel experience as it is and the longest he has been on a plane with them is 3 hours. He keeps saying it will be fine,they'll sleep for loads of it...somehow I'm thinking this will not happen!!

So sorry to hear about your gran AB. At least your mum has had a little time to see NZ. I hope she will be okay.

I got sunburnt today!

So sorry to hear about your gran, but also good news that she's on the mend. It is awful saying goodbye (had to wave off my parents last week) but hopefully you'll be skyping and calling lots now that you've cleared the air? Do you think your mum might visit again in the future?

Thanks everyone.Not looking forward to tomorrow at all

AB hope tomorrow goes OK for you

Hope all goes OK AB.

My mum and dad were due to come out next week, but may not come now as my Nan has just had a stroke

oh Shelscrape - that's just crap too. I suppose it all just highlights how far away from home we are.

First day on my own as DH started work today. Had to get DS1 over to school across the auckland traffic then hung out with my next door neighbour from Scotland (her DD lives where I'm going to live) and then hung out in pak & save and spent £7 (STOP CONVERTING) on Yorkshire Tea. It rained but it was still warm.

Lol at "STOP CONVERTING". I nearly bought some Shreddies in New World once til I realised they were 6 QUID.

For god's sake don't convert when you go shoe shopping or you'll be in flip flops forever!

My OH is heading off to Europe for three weeks this weekend which I am dreading. Why can't someone just invent a bloody transporter?

Shelscrape - sorry to hear that. Hope your nan is okay.

The shoes..tried to find some sandals for DS1 for school and they were all crap quality for mega bucks - couldn't bring myself to part with $49.99 (that's £25 to me - stop converting!!) for some Tesco quality sandals. I think I'm very much going to miss Dune . Good job the wine is always on special at Countdown.

AB - how did it go with your mum today? Shels - how is your gran?

Did you try Hannah's lolly? There is one at Sylvia Park and Newmarket.

The creche at Sylvia Park is free for 1.5 hours btw. I'm planning on using it the next couple of weeks as my OH is heading to Europe for three weeks. Gulp.

Sadly it was Hannahs selling the crap sandals . And the womens shoes looked a bit mmmmm....but I very much like Sylvia park though.

So I'm now cross and am going to rant as I've drunk half a bottle - DH is skyping his dad for first time and all is going well -FIL being positive. He is saving away he says for visit Jan 2014 but he says he may have to come alone. Apparently MIL (supported by SIL) is saying that he's 'making it too easy' for DH by agreeing to come visit us. She's not agreeing to visit apparently as (in her stupidity fuelled by DSILs equal stupidity - sub 100 IQ on both of them) they must believe that if they don't visit we'll feel compelled to come home. More blackmail and once again it's all about their needs and wishes and has nothing to do with what DH wants for himself or family. How can they be so naive - it's only themselves that will lose out.

Sorry - I'm

Should it not be a bit more about seeing you and her GKids as opposed to seeing NZ?

DH seems ok about his mum's response. He's just quite matter of fact as blokes are saying it's her lose. Sad thing is she doesn't realise her actions are pushing him away. He was certainly pleased to leave to get away from all the phone calls and crying. I wish she had a bit more vision and foresight

Loss - not lose. Sorry. Snowing in Scotland and sunny here

scroobious...do your parents have another trip planned yet?
shels any news on your gran?
lolly was very hard to say goodbye again so soon. It sucks,quite frankly. She text to say that she was in Hong Kong and felt she was fighting all her instincts by flying away from us. In a way though,I feel that maybe I need a bit of distance to be able to carve out my own life?
While she was here,not only have I put on half a stone (maybe not that much,but my cut offs are uncomfortable!!)going to cafe's and restaurnts and having cake and flat whites everyday!! But also,I think I stopped making an effort to get to know other people as much.
I find it really hard to 'get out there'..in other words,I'm socially lazy!
So it doesn't come naturally to me to go and try and make people be my friend and face rejection! So,while mum was here I met her everyday,tootled about etc
Today though,I made a real effort,accepted an invitation to a teddy bears picnic and through that,got chatting to some really nice women. Got invited to the cinema/out for drinks etc Then a kindy mum has asked me along to the gym,where I'll probably meet more like minded types...so,mixed feelings on the mum front.
Although I love her and miss her very much,maybe I need a bit of time to build up a new life before she comes out again.
Sorry,that was a bit of an essay...I've had a few

Hi AB, really glad you're doing OK since your mum went. I know what you mean about not socialising when they are here - I have been totally lazy for the last couple of months!

Sadly I don't think my parents will visit again. My dad was really quite ill while they were here and then had medical problems on the flight(s) home. I've got some real thinking to do about what that means for us. Whatever happens though, it'll be for the best, I'm sure - I just hadn't quite expected to be faced with the decision to go back quite so soon.

Oh dear scroob,that sounds awful. Is it an ongoing health problem with your dad? When you say go back...do you mean you might move back to the UK?! It must all be very unsettling for you .Hope your Dad feels better soon x

Sadly, yes, on both accounts. No big decisions just yet - looking forward to some peace, quiet and sunshine over Easter first! I'll keep you posted though.

Happy Easter all. x

AB - i know what you mean about not being very sociable when your parents are around. Last time my mum and dad were here I spent all my time entertaining them. Glad to hear you are saying "yes" to all those invites. People here really are very friendly. Having been here for just over a year I have some good solid friends, have been nobbled to sit on a committee or two and also enjoy the local athletics club.

My nan is OK, will be in hospital for a while yet, the stroke was not too major, but still lots of assessments to do I'm told. Mum and dad have said they will decide by Eater what they are doing. I hope they do come as DS is just so excited.

Well, you will come to a conclusion as a family,and I'm sure whatever happens,as you say,will be for the best. Hopefuly your Dad will rally now he is back home. Enjoy your weekend of glorious sunshine...I was considering an easter egg hunt,only they'll have to find them quickly before they melt!!(not the dc's,the eggs )
shels who is eater?! glad your gran is stable. Im sure your parents are as desperate to see your ds as he is to see them,lets hope they come soon.

Got an email from mum this am saying how frail and poorly gran is. She doesn't expect her to last more than a few weeks,but you never know. Apparantly she can't hold her head up and can't communicate. She says she is glad I can't see her as I would be so shocked...my lovely gran I hate to think of her like that. She is so funny,full of her scottish sayings like,"away an boil yer heed!"...I do wish I could see her

Sorry everyone,that was really depressing. I hope everyone has a really lovely long weekend in the sun and scoffs loads of choccie x