OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Jan 16th 2011 | 10:12 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Rosie, sorry but I've forgotten - how are you subsiding? Are you drawing a pension or living off savings?
Your neighbour sounds delightful. Love the imagery of the two of you sitting and chatting over a cuppa.
I receive a small monthly sum of money in the U.S. from my ex-husband. It's not alimony, but a community property settlement (we were married over 25 yrs when we divorced). I like to keep that money in the bank over there for incidentals (birthday and Christmas presents for my children/grandchildren, mainly) and as my own personal savings (because you never know) ... but lately I've been thinking about the fact that I could in all reality transfer some of it over here every month (yes, even with that ungodly exchange rate) and that might help us with regard to getting our own place eventually.
The only problem is, once my ex drops dead, that money will stop. So I'd hate to get in the position of having to count on it and then it suddenly dries up.
Your neighbour sounds delightful. Love the imagery of the two of you sitting and chatting over a cuppa.
I receive a small monthly sum of money in the U.S. from my ex-husband. It's not alimony, but a community property settlement (we were married over 25 yrs when we divorced). I like to keep that money in the bank over there for incidentals (birthday and Christmas presents for my children/grandchildren, mainly) and as my own personal savings (because you never know) ... but lately I've been thinking about the fact that I could in all reality transfer some of it over here every month (yes, even with that ungodly exchange rate) and that might help us with regard to getting our own place eventually.
The only problem is, once my ex drops dead, that money will stop. So I'd hate to get in the position of having to count on it and then it suddenly dries up.
So I eat my small, inexpensive meals off of the best! It is quite funny - at least I think so - and I enjoy the irony of the situation.
Rosie
Jan 16th 2011 | 10:46 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
I wanted to let you all know that I had a wonderful evening. My neighbour who lives across the street and whom I met just before Christmas, invited me over and we had a meal, lots of tea, and talked as though we had known each other forever, instead of only a few hours. She is 20 years older, very interested in life and a very interesting person - we will get together again in the week. I will help her with learning the internet, and getting the recycling sorted out for her building, and we have plans for drives together (her car) as soon as the weather changes for the better. She has a little long haired dachshund, Charlie, who is awesome - blonde, cute and delightfully naughty.
Tomorrow: a Brown Bag meeting at Rook Lane Arts (Barb - you will know where that is) with the Frome Creative Network, which group I joined last week.
Off and running! Just a part time job needed.
Rosie
Tomorrow: a Brown Bag meeting at Rook Lane Arts (Barb - you will know where that is) with the Frome Creative Network, which group I joined last week.
Off and running! Just a part time job needed.
Rosie
Jan 16th 2011 | 10:53 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
DDL - I am waiting for the Pension to kick in - about 2 more weeks to wait, I was told last week. It will be the basic state pension, so I will need to work as well - part time will be fine - you all know how frugal I have become! I have been living on savings from all the items I sold in the USA. And the exchange rate makes me want to weep - each time I go to change my dollars I cringe. I don't feel hard done by - over here expectations of material items is less than in the States, and I am not outstandingly poor by any means. I have nice things from years ago - most of them from my time living here 24 years prior, and here they are again: Royal Doulton china, crystal wine glasses, sterling silver flatware. And I still retained a few items of my Grandmother's best linens. I think of Hyacinth Bucket in 'Keeping Up Appearances' now and then - only I don't have any handpainted Periwinkles. Hope there are some Hyacinth fans on here, or that was all lost in cyberspace.
So I eat my small, inexpensive meals off of the best! It is quite funny - at least I think so - and I enjoy the irony of the situation.
Rosie
So I eat my small, inexpensive meals off of the best! It is quite funny - at least I think so - and I enjoy the irony of the situation.
Rosie
Jan 16th 2011 | 10:57 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Not lost in cyberspace I watched Hyacinth on PBS last night. If you are living very frugally you may find you don't really need to work especially if you will get a full pension, but it would be nice way to meet other people and put a bit away for a holiday.
Jan 16th 2011 | 11:15 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Yes - it just started here last week. I love it! Part 2 is on tonight, but I think I will tape it and watch it another night (want to watch the Golden Globes - hope "The King's Speech" wins - a wonderful movie). I believe Downton Abbey has 4 episodes - although there is a rumor that a Series II may be in the works.
Jan 16th 2011 | 11:17 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Yes - it just started here last week. I love it! Part 2 is on tonight, but I think I will tape it and watch it another night (want to watch the Golden Globes - hope "The King's Speech" wins - a wonderful movie). I believe Downton Abbey has 4 episodes - although there is a rumor that a Series II may be in the works.
Jan 16th 2011 | 11:18 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Jan 16th 2011 | 11:19 am
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Jan 16th 2011 | 11:23 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
I wanted to let you all know that I had a wonderful evening. My neighbour who lives across the street and whom I met just before Christmas, invited me over and we had a meal, lots of tea, and talked as though we had known each other forever, instead of only a few hours. She is 20 years older, very interested in life and a very interesting person - we will get together again in the week. I will help her with learning the internet, and getting the recycling sorted out for her building, and we have plans for drives together (her car) as soon as the weather changes for the better. She has a little long haired dachshund, Charlie, who is awesome - blonde, cute and delightfully naughty.
Tomorrow: a Brown Bag meeting at Rook Lane Arts (Barb - you will know where that is) with the Frome Creative Network, which group I joined last week.
Off and running! Just a part time job needed.
Rosie
Tomorrow: a Brown Bag meeting at Rook Lane Arts (Barb - you will know where that is) with the Frome Creative Network, which group I joined last week.
Off and running! Just a part time job needed.
Rosie
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Jan 16th 2011 | 11:26 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
DDL - I am waiting for the Pension to kick in - about 2 more weeks to wait, I was told last week. It will be the basic state pension, so I will need to work as well - part time will be fine - you all know how frugal I have become! I have been living on savings from all the items I sold in the USA. And the exchange rate makes me want to weep - each time I go to change my dollars I cringe. I don't feel hard done by - over here expectations of material items is less than in the States, and I am not outstandingly poor by any means. I have nice things from years ago - most of them from my time living here 24 years prior, and here they are again: Royal Doulton china, crystal wine glasses, sterling silver flatware. And I still retained a few items of my Grandmother's best linens. I think of Hyacinth Bucket in 'Keeping Up Appearances' now and then - only I don't have any handpainted Periwinkles. Hope there are some Hyacinth fans on here, or that was all lost in cyberspace.
So I eat my small, inexpensive meals off of the best! It is quite funny - at least I think so - and I enjoy the irony of the situation.
Rosie
So I eat my small, inexpensive meals off of the best! It is quite funny - at least I think so - and I enjoy the irony of the situation.
Rosie
How did ship your crystal and china?
Jan 16th 2011 | 11:52 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
DDL - I am waiting for the Pension to kick in - about 2 more weeks to wait, I was told last week. It will be the basic state pension, so I will need to work as well - part time will be fine - you all know how frugal I have become! I have been living on savings from all the items I sold in the USA. And the exchange rate makes me want to weep - each time I go to change my dollars I cringe. I don't feel hard done by - over here expectations of material items is less than in the States, and I am not outstandingly poor by any means. I have nice things from years ago - most of them from my time living here 24 years prior, and here they are again: Royal Doulton china, crystal wine glasses, sterling silver flatware. And I still retained a few items of my Grandmother's best linens. I think of Hyacinth Bucket in 'Keeping Up Appearances' now and then - only I don't have any handpainted Periwinkles. Hope there are some Hyacinth fans on here, or that was all lost in cyberspace.
So I eat my small, inexpensive meals off of the best! It is quite funny - at least I think so - and I enjoy the irony of the situation.
Rosie
So I eat my small, inexpensive meals off of the best! It is quite funny - at least I think so - and I enjoy the irony of the situation.
Rosie
