[Ronald.]

Hi forum

I was tidying up my front garden this morning when Johan came out to say hello. For those of you who don't know Johan, he is my Moroccan neighbour. I thought it was very strange he wasn't at work. He told me that him and his wife are moving back to Morocco. I was very surprised to say the least. He said he wanted to tell me before the 'for sale' sign goes up.

I was saddened by the news. Although we aren't close pals, he has always been a friendly face to see, and an occasional dining and drinking buddy.

His wife has always been lovely too. She works in tescos so we see her when we do our shopping on a saturday morning. She's ever so polite.

Having ethnic neighbours has been a pleasure and I have learnt a lot about morocco and the culture of moroccans. They really are two of the loveliest people. Margaret and I have plans to move so we would have been saying goodbye eventually. It's just a shame it's so soon.

My big question is have you ever been saddened by having to wave goodbye to friends? Looking forward to your responses.

Ron.

[jennyjuniper]

Yes. My best friend moved to Luxemburg and I haven't seen her for 18 months now. We write and email, but it's not the same.

[Gusto Brunt]

Well my former neighbour was a good man, who if he had not have been a caretaker, would have easily found his vocation in the priesthood.

He had such a calming voice. It did feel as if I was talking to a 'man of the cloth'.

So now he's gone, and it's sad, because in his place is a fat bloke who has his music turned up on the weekends.

[Babayaro.]

When I was 10 one of my best friends moved to Canada, which was quite sad. Haven't seen him since.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Gusto Brunt

Well my former neighbour was a good man, who if he had not have been a caretaker, would have easily found his vocation in the priesthood.

He had such a calming voice. It did feel as if I was talking to a 'man of the cloth'.

So now he's gone, and it's sad, because in his place is a fat bloke who has his music turned up on the weekends.

You don't have to put up with that..report him to your local community police, he might not realise he is being a nuisance

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Cherie

You don't have to put up with that..report him to your local community police, he might not realise he is being a nuisance

I'd love to, but I think that might cause more trouble.

I just move to another part of the house when he puts his 1990s Oasis albums on.

[Kazanne]

I was sad when my brother moved to New York a few years back,but I'm used to it now as we can Skype,email,FB etc,and in a way it's good as we get free accommodation when we go over there,so that's a bonus,also one of my best friends emigrated to Australia,so I really miss her.

[smudgie]

Moving here from Africa I left all my friends behind, and my first real crush.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Moving here from Africa I left all my friends behind, and my first real crush.

Aw,smudgie,how long ago was that ? are you African or just lived there?

[Ronald.]

Originally Posted by jennyjuniper

Yes. My best friend moved to Luxemburg and I haven't seen her for 18 months now. We write and email, but it's not the same.

That is sad Jenny. Have you ever thought about visiting there? I hear it's lovely. R.

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Aw,smudgie,how long ago was that ? are you African or just lived there?

Long long time ago.
No, I was born about 3 miles from where I live today, we went over to South Africa when I was 7, lived there for two years then moved to what was Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, came back home when I was nearly 16.
Very pleased to come home in the long run, meeting up with family again, plus the troubles were just starting.

[Wizard.]

Did you ask them why they don't like it here and want to go back?

[Ronald.]

Originally Posted by Riley.

Did you ask them why they don't like it here and want to go back?

It's not that they don't like it here. I think they just miss their home country. R.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Ronald.

It's not that they don't like it here. I think they just miss their home country. R.

it it you Ron, have you driven them away with your constant sweeping...

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Long long time ago.
No, I was born about 3 miles from where I live today, we went over to South Africa when I was 7, lived there for two years then moved to what was Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, came back home when I was nearly 16.
Very pleased to come home in the long run, meeting up with family again, plus the troubles were just starting.

Interesting.

[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by Ronald.

That is sad Jenny. Have you ever thought about visiting there? I hear it's lovely. R.

I have thought of it Ronald, but the trouble is, since my friend and her husband retired they have been right gadabouts. Always off here and there, which is nice for them, but hard for me to pin them down.

[Ronald.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

it it you Ron, have you driven them away with your constant sweeping...

Are you suggesting i swept them? Ha ha R.

[Ronald.]

Originally Posted by jennyjuniper

I have thought of it Ronald, but the trouble is, since my friend and her husband retired they have been right gadabouts. Always off here and there, which is nice for them, but hard for me to pin them down.

Yes we have a few friends like that - mostly friends we've met on holiday. We go abroad once every other year or so, and when we do it's a real treat but our "holiday friends" always seem to be off somewhere! Every few months! Lucky for some! R.

[Ronald.]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

I was sad when my brother moved to New York a few years back,but I'm used to it now as we can Skype,email,FB etc,and in a way it's good as we get free accommodation when we go over there,so that's a bonus,also one of my best friends emigrated to Australia,so I really miss her.

We have a good friend in the Netherlands and we've visited a few times, and she's visited us. We always have such a jolly time that when we part ways, my wife and I are indeed a bit sad for a few days. But yes that is the advantage of having friends abroad - having somewhere to stay when visiting! R.

[Ronald.]

Originally Posted by Riley.

Did you ask them why they don't like it here and want to go back?

You know what, I am going to invite them over for a curry before they leave and when they're over I will find out more and let you know. R.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Cherie

You don't have to put up with that..report him to your local community police, he might not realise he is being a nuisance

It would depend on what time he is putting his Music on.

[Deirdre]

Yes, a lot of people come to study here from America/France and I meet them in college. We became very close and it was sad when the time came to leave. There were a lot of tears leading up to it. Skyping/facebook messenger is just not the same. We're not on speaking terms now unfortunately.

[Tozzie]

Each time I go to Colorado to visit my Auntie and huge family over there, I've more family there than I have here. My Auntie married a Mexican man who was a soldier over 40 years ago and she had 6 children who all have children and grandchildren of their own now. I remember the last time I was there 4 years ago I was hugging my Auntie with tears in my eyes thinking 'this is probably the last time I will ever hug this lady again' heartbreaking. She's 79 now and not in good health. We talk on the phone and facebook all the time but I just want to cuddle her realtime again. It's making my eyes water just thinking about her and my American family, I miss them so. x