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Had a cr@ppy day.....

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:10

Feeling unbelievably homesick today...........first time since moving here.........its tough :(

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 12:50

Well, I'm pleased then :-D. And put it this way, you can rest assured nothing's going to change while John Paul Langbroek's in opposition either. We are a doomed state. Anna is progressively selling off any asset she can get her hands on. Her legacy to QLDers will be a world of debt with no chance to recoup because anything that has a chance of earning a profit will be owned by private enterprise.

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 11:17

Actually BMaP it did cheer me up......you made me realise one of the reasons we moved away was the rubbish govt! Feel better today, went out for a nice breakfast with DH and maybe some shopping later.....thanks to all for cheering me up :)

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 03:36

It probably won't help you guys I guess as you are missing friends and family and it's not about the weather, but this has not been one of Brizzie's finest weekends... Weather is cool and squally. It is not very pleasant to be out and we are waiting on a cyclone to hit up the coast, with warnings another may hit there later this week so the rain will impact SE QLD again. The disaster management group, recently let go after the floods, has been called back into action and are screaming about 2 cyclones hitting at the same time. Everyone else is bitching and arguing about Federal Flood Levys. The paper today is raging about illegal prostitution in QLD and warning that decade-old reforms aimed at regulating prostitution are on the brink of collapse. And Captain Bligh has been accused of covering up one of her MP's involvement in sacking a constituent. Just another day in "sunny Queensland"! But seriously, I'm sorry you're all feeling that way and I will be reading to find out what you do to alleviate it as I suspect I could be writing such posts in a few months' time. Be kind to yourselves. <em>edited by Buy me a Pony on 30/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 23:59

I went through a bout of homesickness when I had been here for about 6 months (after a few glasses of vino) and it was the only real time I have been truly upset at not being back home. After I have visited, I take a while to get back into the swing of Dubai, but really, you just have to remember that you can always go home for a visit or encourage visitors to come to you. A visit to the beach or a hotel for day reminds you what is good about Dubai! xx

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 23:33

Just realised how sad my kids were/are when they have had their homesick sad days............now I feel bad I wasn't more sympathetic :(

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 22:00

Thanks CT....originally sandgroper myself! I know we all go though it and its nice to know we can all support each other when we do :)

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 22:00

Another Q'lander here and Gold Coast girl too Ginnee. I know when I miss home I usually go and get some tim tams or mint slices..drown my sorrows in chocolate. Take heart, it does get better, it just takes time. You will meet some amazing people in Dubai and here on the forum. Just hang in there :) that is just too funny because my nickname is Little One!!

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 21:51

I am sending you a huge hug juzzrach. Your misery has company as I am one very homesick Sandgroper today. I hope knowing that you are not alone and that there are people who understand gives you comfort. xx

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 21:43

ahhh mint slice that would definitely cheer me up!

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 21:39

Another Q'lander here and Gold Coast girl too Ginnee. I know when I miss home I usually go and get some tim tams or mint slices..drown my sorrows in chocolate. Take heart, it does get better, it just takes time. You will meet some amazing people in Dubai and here on the forum. Just hang in there :)

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:45

:)

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:44

:-) lovely to meet a fellow Q'lander!!

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:42

Brissy!

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:28

Yeah it's not easy sometimes. what part of Oz are you from? I'm from Gold Coast, Queensland. I miss it alot sometimes, but take comfort in my annual trips back!

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:26

From Oz, been here since last Oct, have meet some really great people............just thinking of home, friends there, our house, familiarity.......you know the usual things..........guess its bound to happen and won't be the last time......just don't like having bad days.....

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:15

Where are you from? How long have you been here? where do you live? Do you know many people here? sometimes it helps to get together with someone and try to get your mind off it.

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:12

Deep breath take stock and get a large vino, and wake up to another sunny Dubai day..:)

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:11

PS. I did mean DRINK the hot chocolate or the wine, not spray it on yourself. Must pay closer attention to punctuation!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 20:11

Go and have a nice bath and spray on lots of perfume, hot chocolate or glass of wine, whichever you prefer. tomorrow is another day! :)

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