Moving back to the UK - what have we missed?

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So thanks to "her maj" we have spent the past 3 yrs overseas
Moving back in 4 weeks (packers have been and our stuff is already en route!)
So what have we missed ?
Obviously we've kept up with the news but we've only been back as a family once in the 3 years and a couple of times for meetings etc on my own
Have re-activated my quidco account and started comping again ! Will be great having a UK postal address again and not restricted to what we can get through the BFPO
We've had an amazing time but it's time to come home :rotfl:
Moving back in 4 weeks (packers have been and our stuff is already en route!)
So what have we missed ?
Obviously we've kept up with the news but we've only been back as a family once in the 3 years and a couple of times for meetings etc on my own
Have re-activated my quidco account and started comping again ! Will be great having a UK postal address again and not restricted to what we can get through the BFPO
We've had an amazing time but it's time to come home :rotfl:
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