so we've got just two weeks left in london. we're leaving because in feb G applied for a work visa, but in may they finally replied, rejecting her application because although she had included two proofs of her previous income, she hadn't explained why she hadn't included a different proof as well. bureaucracy at its stoopidist. obviously we appealed, but heard nothing back.
until two days ago when they sent us a letter saying they've accepted the appeal and we are now eligible to fly home, pay the home office lots more money and G can have a new stamp in her passport. but we've already left our flat, given away all our stuff, quit our jobs, burnt our bridges (i haven't spoken to my manager in weeks). it's time to go home. but first we have some exciting adventures in spain and thailand planned, so watch this space.