Thanks for your compassion and empathy Trisha
All the best Deb

So glad you're back in the UK and things are going well for you Trisha

I wanted to say thank you again. You've suffered so much for coming to NZ and for being nice to people.

"Don't let the base drive out the good."

Witchy has made some very valid points. This is an unexpected response from a Moderator.

Just a "hug" to make your day better.

I'm sorry? Weren't we complaining about the lack of PROFESSIONALISM in Kiwiland earlier? Even though your position as a moderator is voluntary, a modicum of professionalism should be expected. This ain't it. Sorry.

Come back!!!

Trisha, you really don't need to justify yourself to anyone. I wish you and your family all the best in the world for the future. I know how much you guys deserve it.

thanks for the advice - i never thought of that!

Thanks for a thoughtful, humanistic post as usual.

Love your sense of humour, keep smiling.

A very touching post. As a parent you are obviously looking at what is best for the kids. I too believe your family will have a much better future in Europe and I hope you face this period of turmoil with as little discomfort as possible. Good Luck to you all.

Thank you for this hard-hitting post. I agree with you, the 'One World' philosophy is very much in the mistrusted minority here.

'When we return to the UK - counting the weeks now! - I want to get into supporting immigrants in a much bigger way so any ideas on that would also be welcome. One lesson I have learnt from our experience is how lonely and isolated immigrants can be. '



As an 'experienced' migrant, I'm happy to hear this.

I completely agree with you! I think that we all have to be much more accepting of "newbies". My attitude has changed significantly too.



Great post!

With any luck, we'll need them some day...

Good one. Put it into the escape from the rock folder.

I hadn't read this post of yours before, and really liked it. Just goes to show you, really, that cultural "fit" is important. And you can also say that it wasn't just "a" different country - it was New Zealand in particular that didn't suit. I, too, feel old and low. Here's hoping your move goes well! Do write from the other end!

Happy Xmas NZ Style! Yip!

Thanks to both of you for your input and friendship. All the best.

You've been an incredible asset to the building of this website. All the best!

All your work on the forum is very much appreciated.

Exactly!

You and I both love good human portraits!

Keep these photos coming!

We could even have a "nice" NZ photo section. ;D

Thanks, Trisha, for your kind words. I love reading your posts, and am in awe of how you stay so polite and civil despite extreme provocation sometimes.