Leaving Arizona after 32 Years
Feb 9th 2018, 4:49 am
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Re: Leaving Arizona after 32 Years
I know that for a lot of people the mere thought of downsizing their books is too hard to even contemplate, is never accomplished and their motto becomes “downsizing be damned”. While I have downsized to 1 book I can understand why people hold on to their books.
Feb 11th 2018, 7:17 pm
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If I cannot read them why should I hang on to them. Would you have me become a hoarder ?
Feb 11th 2018, 8:59 pm
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Re: Leaving Arizona after 32 Years
I know that for a lot of people the mere thought of downsizing their books is too hard to even contemplate, is never accomplished and their motto becomes “downsizing be damned”. While I have downsized to 1 book I can understand why people hold on to their books.
We now have five (5) ceiling high bookcases full of the books which so far, after a year, neither of us have even looked at.
I haven't read any because (a) my french is only intermediate and (b) like scot47, my eyesight these days in inadequate for the very small fonts.
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Feb 15th 2018, 9:39 pm
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Bring on the bottle of petrol and the box of matches !
Feb 16th 2018, 5:02 pm
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My brother-in-law returned to Scotland this week with 2 suitcases full of our belongings - now half of my clothes, my DH’s kilt outfit, and half of our photo albums are now safely in Musselburgh - the return journey has begun.
Feb 17th 2018, 3:41 am
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I can answer this one for you! I have two children and one on the way. I am British and my husband is American, and yes, getting a UK passport for them is very easy indeed! All you'll need to do is submit your birth certificate along with the application, plus you'll need to have photographs notarized by someone who has known you all for a certain number of years.
There really aren't any other hoops to jump though, though. That's all you need to do. You child is a dual UK/US citizen at birth.
There really aren't any other hoops to jump though, though. That's all you need to do. You child is a dual UK/US citizen at birth.
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Mar 9th 2018, 4:20 pm
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I understand that Leonard Cohen is not everyone’s cup of tea but for me listening to his song “Going Home” is so, so beautiful.
My DH has his 2nd TKR surgery in 5 days. We feel more prepared this time around having just gone through it with his first knee surgery. Every day getting closer to our return.
My DH has his 2nd TKR surgery in 5 days. We feel more prepared this time around having just gone through it with his first knee surgery. Every day getting closer to our return.
Mar 11th 2018, 2:10 pm
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I understand that Leonard Cohen is not everyone’s cup of tea but for me listening to his song “Going Home” is so, so beautiful.
My DH has his 2nd TKR surgery in 5 days. We feel more prepared this time around having just gone through it with his first knee surgery. Every day getting closer to our return.
My DH has his 2nd TKR surgery in 5 days. We feel more prepared this time around having just gone through it with his first knee surgery. Every day getting closer to our return.
When is your move date?
Mar 11th 2018, 9:31 pm
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cca123 - glad you liked it. We’re hoping to make it all happen by July. Biggest priority right now is DH’s surgery on Wednesday.
Another song I have been listening to a lot is Caledonia - sung by various artists with my favourite being Amy MacDonald followed closely by Frankie Miller. I love the line “Caledonia you’re calling me and now I’m going home”. Runrig and the Proclaimers are also getting lots of air time in our condo!!
Another song I have been listening to a lot is Caledonia - sung by various artists with my favourite being Amy MacDonald followed closely by Frankie Miller. I love the line “Caledonia you’re calling me and now I’m going home”. Runrig and the Proclaimers are also getting lots of air time in our condo!!
Apr 5th 2018, 3:15 am
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I have been in Australia for almost 30 years and this is exactly how I have felt the entire time no matter how I tried to get on with life. I can't wait to move home. It is all I can think about now.
Apr 5th 2018, 11:11 pm
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Scot_74 - I hurt for you knowing that you have felt like this for almost 30 years. That is a heavy burden to have carried. How wonderful that you are planning on moving back. I’m sure it will be a truly joyful occasion and you can live the rest of your life in your beautiful homeland. Sending my very best wishes to you.
Apr 6th 2018, 3:33 pm
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We too are moving back home to Scotland in 2020. After 22 years in Canada it is time to go "home". As much as we have loved our time there are things that we just cannot explain and have therefore decided to start the next chapter of our lives back in Scotland. We cannot wait and know that 2 years is a long time but still I am sure it will pass quickly. Funny, how us Scots just want to go home...
Apr 6th 2018, 6:34 pm
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Yes there certainly seem to be quite a number of us Scots about to return!
I am reminded of the chorus of A Scottish Soldier (Green Hills of Tyrol)
Because these green hills are not Highland hills
Or the Island’s hills, they’re not my land’s hills,
As fair as these green foreign hills may be
They are not the hills of home.
I am reminded of the chorus of A Scottish Soldier (Green Hills of Tyrol)
Because these green hills are not Highland hills
Or the Island’s hills, they’re not my land’s hills,
As fair as these green foreign hills may be
They are not the hills of home.
Apr 6th 2018, 7:50 pm
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Yes there certainly seem to be quite a number of us Scots about to return!
I am reminded of the chorus of A Scottish Soldier (Green Hills of Tyrol)
Because these green hills are not Highland hills
Or the Island’s hills, they’re not my land’s hills,
As fair as these green foreign hills may be
They are not the hills of home.
I am reminded of the chorus of A Scottish Soldier (Green Hills of Tyrol)
Because these green hills are not Highland hills
Or the Island’s hills, they’re not my land’s hills,
As fair as these green foreign hills may be
They are not the hills of home.
Apr 18th 2018, 2:49 am
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Re: Leaving Arizona after 32 Years
Every day gets a little closer:
- DH recovering nicely from his 2nd TKR surgery
- condo on the market
- pinball machine will be sold - it’s not making the journey to Scotland!!
- approval to pay Class 2 National Insurance contributions
- UK bank account opened
- flights booked - return in July
It’s still hard for me to believe that my long-cherished dream is about to become a reality. I’m filled with an overwhelming feeling of joy and peace and spend a lot of time quietly reflecting on my 33 years in the USA. If my dad were still alive and my mum was not suffering with dementia I know that they would say to me “Caroline, job well done”. I vividly remember them waving goodbye to me at Waverley Station when I was 21 and heading down south for my first job in England. I feel I have come full circle when I return to Edinburgh with my DH and youngest son in July as a 60-year old.
Thanks for all the support on this forum.
- DH recovering nicely from his 2nd TKR surgery
- condo on the market
- pinball machine will be sold - it’s not making the journey to Scotland!!
- approval to pay Class 2 National Insurance contributions
- UK bank account opened
- flights booked - return in July
It’s still hard for me to believe that my long-cherished dream is about to become a reality. I’m filled with an overwhelming feeling of joy and peace and spend a lot of time quietly reflecting on my 33 years in the USA. If my dad were still alive and my mum was not suffering with dementia I know that they would say to me “Caroline, job well done”. I vividly remember them waving goodbye to me at Waverley Station when I was 21 and heading down south for my first job in England. I feel I have come full circle when I return to Edinburgh with my DH and youngest son in July as a 60-year old.
Thanks for all the support on this forum.