Relocation To Remote Area Gifts

In and Out tray filled with messages in bottles on a manned desk on a desert Island

'The 'insourcing' will go ahead and some jobs will be off to Leeds or Manchester, but I think I'll be safe...'

"Ahhh... close enough."

The fate of the emigrant

"Enough with how great the public schools are. Just tell us – is there a Trader Joe’s nearby?"

'Great news, Dear! I've been traded to a think tank in California for a PhD Specializing in the Baltics!'

Angels await for their baggage around carousels.

"Thanks! Carl put his heart and soul into it, along with, of course, lots of mud and a boatload of his own saliva."

'We need to change our luck. Let's move our headquarters to Redmond, the home of Microsoft.'

"I always check 2 bags, but one's just a sacrifice to the luggage gods."

Man sees sign stating dog for sale, house and land thrown in.

You are here.

Walkers

"But if you leave New Orleans, you'll be just another sandwich."

"Cancel the trip. The cook didn't get a visa."

Of course I always start off by wooing a prospective candidate with talk of stimulating work,great colleagues and a reasonable work life balance...but the winning argument is always when I promise them enough money to choke a rhino.

"This is all we have available. It has an accordian front door, a shelf, a phone, and a spectacular view."

"The homes in this area are beautiful."

"I thought they just hibernated for the winter."

'WOW! This ladies' nav app is fantastic!'

While You Were Out: We Moved!

We never roam anymore.

"See, dear, it's only an owl hooting...."

"Ernie's full service salon and day spa."

Oh boy, lucky you were there: I was cramping up. I need a few minutes rest if you don't mind...

'Hmmph. Here's an ad for affordable housing five minutes from downtown. By what means? Learjet?'

Jungle Taxi

"This city is becoming unlivable."

'We like to spend 51 weeks of the year at our Florida holiday home...'

"My family argues so much over living in the city or country that it makes me feel like pulled pork."

'Old mother hubbard -- your cupboard is now bare.'

"Good to see they're trying to keep the high street vibe."

The Near Outback: Lenny and Samantha

Jet flies by. 'And of course it's handy for the airport.'

Emigrating to France.