British Expats - Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

How is the new job going?
I was thinking of you this week because I just got back from Chico, Paradise, California. The weather was perfect and warm. I had to drive 756 miles yesterday to get home. Down the I-5 to Bakersfield then Barstow to Las Vegas and on north

Cheers

cheers

Nov 14th 2013 6:47 pm

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For some reason I can't get my email through Google. Darn

between two worlds

Nov 14th 2013 7:34 pm

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Hello Charleygirl/Lestergirl,

a bit belatedly, replying to say my heart goes out to you with this being torn between the countries--I too have adult kids in the US, tho by January it will be only 1 out of 3, the other two will be in Europe.

Obviously, as your story shows, plans don't have to be set in stone....You needed to be in the UK for a while, and to be there for your Mum, and just to see how it went...the whole experience has surely been worthwhile.

All the very best for your move back again, and I hope you'll come back on here and keep us posted.

Mummy in the Foothills, golly, I do hope your stuff shows up soon!! Good luck with that....

Mummy in the foothills

Nov 14th 2013 7:55 pm

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Originally Posted by between two worlds (Post 10991635)

Got a phone call this afternoon, they have our stuff and are delivering next tuesday. :thumbsup: Can't wait. You watch it'll be raining and freezing.

jasper123

Nov 14th 2013 9:57 pm

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Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 10991683)

I haven't started yet. Still doing the paperwork and have to do an orientation day too. Secretly I'm hoping I start in the new year so I can be here at home for my first Christmas back in 17 years. :lol:

Got a phone call this afternoon, they have our stuff and are delivering next tuesday. :thumbsup: Can't wait. You watch it'll be raining and freezing.

Great news Pauline. glad they found your stuff, I bet thats a big worry off your mind, ----- about your upcoming job, yes it would be ideal if you could start in the new year, ----- after missing 17 Christmas days and boxing days I figure you really deserve a nice UK Christmas,
I felt wonderful three years ago when I finally came home and spent my first Christmas in England for 36 years, wow it was so good!!!! and every one since,
Christmas is great when you are with your family ------- wherever you are living in the world, as long as your family is with you then Christmas really means something,

Fish n Chips 56

Nov 15th 2013 2:47 am

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Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 10991683)

Stress almost over with, Right?

Fish n Chips 56

Nov 15th 2013 2:49 am

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Originally Posted by jasper123 (Post 10991266)

I never had gravy on chips in England, I think its more of a northern thing, I maybe wrong, but all this talk about gravy on bread and on chips reminds me of an American dish I used to love now and then when I used to go into a cafe or casino restaurant in Nevada, an open faced hot steak sandwich was always on the menu, it was an 8 ounce steak served on top of two slices of bread, with chips and all covered in brown gravy emmmm Lovely, and also dont forget the well known american pleasure ---- biscuits & country gravy.

I know my sister likes that sandwich minus the gravy, Ive seen it on the menu but never tried it.

Fish n Chips 56

Nov 15th 2013 2:51 am

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Originally Posted by aries (Post 10990312)

Then you would like Adelaide's pie floater.

http://www.thepiecart.com.au/piefloater.html

I've had just one but didn't like the taste of the mushy peas.

It doesnt look appealing to me at all, I like just a few peas not a whole bowl of them, Im sure many people Love it...

chris955

Nov 15th 2013 8:05 am

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Originally Posted by aries (Post 10990866)

Soggy chips? I like mine to be a little crisp on the outside, so probably better in England for me to cook my own. :thumbsup:

Just dont have them with gravy if you dont want them soggy :)

aries

Nov 15th 2013 10:01 am

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Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10992282)

Just dont have them with gravy if you dont want them soggy :)

Chips from fish and chip shops in England already tend to be too soft.

dontheturner

Nov 15th 2013 1:56 pm

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Originally Posted by aries (Post 10992419)

Chips from fish and chip shops in England already tend to be too soft.

Best half boiled then Home Grown!

Mummy in the foothills

Nov 15th 2013 4:42 pm

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Originally Posted by Fish n Chips 56 (Post 10992063)

Stress almost over with, Right?

:lol: Not sure about that.

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Originally Posted by aries (Post 10992419)

Chips from fish and chip shops in England already tend to be too soft.

Thats the way I like them. :D

not2old

Nov 15th 2013 5:26 pm

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Originally Posted by aries (Post 10992419)

Chips from fish and chip shops in England already tend to be too soft.

I wonder if they taste any different in other parts of the UK (Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) & what about the price range (Hi-Lo) in different regions?

jasper123

Nov 15th 2013 7:57 pm

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Originally Posted by aries (Post 10990866)

Soggy chips? I like mine to be a little crisp on the outside, so probably better in England for me to cook my own. :thumbsup:

Oh its so good to know there is at least one other person on here that like there chips nicely golden brown and a little on the crispy side ---- american style!!!!
When it comes to fish & chip shops, the fish in most places Ive been in are to die for :thumbsup: but the chips are always just half cooked & limp & soft :eek:
So what I do whenever I fancy fish & Chips I just buy the fish at the chippy, and I just buy oven chips and pop em in oven and cook em nicely golden brown ----- the way chips should be cooked, :thumbsup: :D

cheers

Nov 15th 2013 10:33 pm

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Originally Posted by not2old (Post 10993088)

I wonder if they taste any different in other parts of the UK (Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) & what about the price range (Hi-Lo) in different regions?

When I was there this summer the price seemed to be consitent which was about £5.

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