What do you miss...if anything?

MyPyjamas · #1 (**permalink**) 5th May 2007, 12:15 AM

Hi again,

I was talking to my kids about this yesterday.....

My daughter misses Walkers cheese n onion crisps!

My son misses Tesco's.....he's only 9, bless him!!

I miss......my friend Barbara and cold Christmases!

MyPY xx

tygwyn · #2 (**permalink**) 17th May 2007, 08:36 AM

Sorry My PY - I meant to reply to this a few days ago but my PC froze!

What do I miss????? mmmmmmmmm - sadly I think I would have to say TESCOS!!!

I loved just being able to call in there and buy literally anything and everything you needed - there is nothing that comes close to the mark here in my opinion!

Hazel · #3 (**permalink**) 1st June 2007, 12:12 AM

I miss having a lot less red tape.
I miss the clothing stores in South Africa.
My 6 year old misses Oros (a cordial).
I miss South African marshmallows (they are super soft).
I miss very affordable (but excellent) child care centres.
I miss the familiarity of my surroundings.

tygwyn · #4 (**permalink**) 1st June 2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hazel

I miss the clothing stores in South Africa.

Yep I can feel for you there - I set up this website because I missed clothes back home so much!

Find UK Shops That Deliver Overseas at UK ShoppingWorldwide

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Originally Posted by Hazel

I miss the familiarity of my surroundings.

I think this is the most important one of all to be honest. Theres a lot to be said for 'familiarity'. Without it you can feel very unsettled and thats not a nice feeling. It does get better though as time goes on.

Hazel · #5 (**permalink**) 1st June 2007, 12:28 AM

I'll definitely add this page to faves. thanks. I miss Woolworths in S. Africa which is not at all a grocery store. It's basically the same as Harrod's which you have there! Thanks again, Rach ;-)

tygwyn · #6 (**permalink**) 1st June 2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hazel

I'll definitely add this page to faves. thanks. I miss Woolworths in S. Africa which is not at all a grocery store. It's basically the same as Harrod's which you have there! Thanks again, Rach ;-)

You're welcome

We had Woolworths in the UK which is basically the same as Big W here - weird!

Hazel · #7 (**permalink**) 2nd June 2007, 01:55 AM

Ha,that *is* weird. S.Africa WW is nothing at all like Big W. Interesting

lillymist · #8 (**permalink**) 8th June 2007, 12:22 PM

I was browsing though and it seems like everyone that moves misses shops..!!!! as a person who hates to go shopping im guessing i will not miss anything...lol..just kidding...im sure there are things i will miss..but i have to say that im sad that everyone misses shops...i must be missing something here as i cant wait to get rid of shops...lol...

i have been to oz and have to say i didnt miss shopping at all...in fact i enjoyed shopping more than i do in the uk...people talked to me in shops..wow...i couldnt believe it...i was spoken to instead of pushed and shoved......that has to be an improvment....

i hope you all get over the things you miss and i cant wait to get out there and start missing stuff...lol..maybe im just crazy...

Peterc · #9 (**permalink**) 8th June 2007, 07:17 PM

I miss good Zimbabwean biltong. I also miss things such as the weather -obviously- I miss friends - that is a big loss for me. My family live back home also so must add them to the list. But my first answer has to be biltong as we used to eat this every evening with good Castle lager...

Hazel · #10 (**permalink**) 9th June 2007, 02:04 AM

Why did you have to go and mention Castle!!!!! Aaaah. Yep, Peterc I get ya.