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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9112181)
I'm desperate to have a pet again. First time in 30 year's I haven't. I'm going to have to remain mobile and jump through every possible hoop to find the bucks to move back home though. So the sooner the better!
Gotta go........I cannot believe that tomorrow I have to show up for Jury Duty. First time ever.........hope not to get picked......my husband says they dont like lawyers wives...........hope it works for me. |
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Celticspirit
(Post 9112280)
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(and everything else unspeakable you can imagine) trials at the moment. So hopefully you don't have to take a few months out of your life. Interesting work if you can get it though. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9112070)
I have dreams of how I would like it to go. First, after 40 years, citizenship (just never got around to it). Then I'd like to save up about 160K (pounds) so I can buy a place, I think. (I'm brilliant at saving money) Either that or rent a place with minimal output so I can spend money on traveling around Europe. I'd like to share with someone, significant or insignificant other, so I can have a better lifestyle. Maybe have a place in Spain or Italy and go alternating back and forth so not to get on nerves. In a perfect world, I'd like to live alone, but I don't think I can, and realistically would rather be slightly irritated by someone else sometimes, than completely lonely as the years go by. Must have pets, artistic endeavors, friends, garden, water source nearby (river, lake, ocean), possible sunshine sometimes.
I've a Masters in Clinical Psychology but do Dog and Cat Grooming. Pets are more fun and rewarding to me. When? It's a moving target. Three years tops, one year if I could figure it out. Where? Thought about Scotland but sometimes sounds as though the weather is too harsh? South of England, Devon? Frome? |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Celticspirit
(Post 9112035)
We are sooo on the same page. Even chickens.......I could make myself crazy. But just look into any animal's eyes.
Yes, go to a Borzoi rescue group. There will be many rescue dogs. Hounds are hard to place........glamorous but with all of the hound traits. When are you leaving and wherever you settling? I love to stay in touch with dog people and hope to continue as a dog judge in Europe. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by beachgal21
(Post 9113115)
Hi Celtic, what breed of dog do you have. I used to breed and show Border Collies back in the UK and judged several breeds in the Pastoral Group. :)
He was the most loving dog in the world. Of course, when I became a teenager, the responsibility slowly devolved to my parents and then I took off for college and there they were, stuck with a dog they never wanted. My dad used to pretend he didn't care about Ben - he'd call him 'your dog' - but he loved him to little bits. Late at night, I'd hear him talking to Ben before he went to bed, whispering in a baby voice. And Ben followed him everywhere. He was my dad's dog from the first day. One time Ben disappeared. Mum and dad were due to go away for the weekend and I was house-sitting. Dad wouldn't leave until we found Ben. He said "your mother will never relax unless we know he's OK." Mum was saying 'I'm fine! Let's go!' but he kept insisting she would be too worried - even then he couldn't admit it was he who was the worried one! :rofl: Finally we found Ben at the local playing fields rounding up the kids who were trying to play football (his favorite thing). When he got very old, he got arthritis and when it got too bad, they had to have him put to sleep. The vet came to the house, and dad held Ben on his lap until he passed. He never said, but I know he must have cried. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9112021)
I'd have started crying! Can't handle eating anything that can look at me.
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills
(Post 9112033)
I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you cry. :( I feel pretty lost a lot.
I have found an exercise place that makes me feel good, it may keep me sane while we move. I do Zumba OMG I'm moving bits I haven't moved in years :lol: I just got back from class, after my shower I'm still glowing from the exercise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glexu90pMxo |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Wawa
(Post 9113444)
Mummy, I have to admit that I am pretty addicted to my gym. To be honest it has been my saving grace over the last two years, with few friends and little social life, its been the place that I can meet people and save my sanity at the same time. I do Zumba (its a good laugh, isnt it :lol:), Boot camp, Body sculpt with weights and lots of cardio classes. Love the vibe as its a huge place with ice rinks (natch!! this IS Cananda after all!) swimming pools, saunas, basketball, circuit training, all one could wish for. Plus I get a special rate once I turned 55! :eek:
Sounds good. I go to my Curves class 3 times a week and its a good place to meet people. They've just started Zumba there but I haven't tried it yet, as we are currently away, but am looking forward to it. I do find though that I still have to do other cardio to keep the weight down. Curves by itself isn't enough for me. Usually in summer I walk every day but once the snow falls, that it for me:lol: |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 9113132)
Aw, when I was a kid, I begged and begged my parents for a dog. I cried until they agreed and we went up to a farm somewhere in Yorkshire and brought back Ben, a lovely border collie, but the runt of his litter and the one none of the farmers wanted.
He was the most loving dog in the world. Of course, when I became a teenager, the responsibility slowly devolved to my parents and then I took off for college and there they were, stuck with a dog they never wanted. My dad used to pretend he didn't care about Ben - he'd call him 'your dog' - but he loved him to little bits. Late at night, I'd hear him talking to Ben before he went to bed, whispering in a baby voice. And Ben followed him everywhere. He was my dad's dog from the first day. One time Ben disappeared. Mum and dad were due to go away for the weekend and I was house-sitting. Dad wouldn't leave until we found Ben. He said "your mother will never relax unless we know he's OK." Mum was saying 'I'm fine! Let's go!' but he kept insisting she would be too worried - even then he couldn't admit it was he who was the worried one! :rofl: Finally we found Ben at the local playing fields rounding up the kids who were trying to play football (his favorite thing). When he got very old, he got arthritis and when it got too bad, they had to have him put to sleep. The vet came to the house, and dad held Ben on his lap until he passed. He never said, but I know he must have cried. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by islandwoman120
(Post 9112512)
Frome, Frome!!!
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Celticspirit
(Post 9112146)
It is sorta sad we all got separated. We should all be on the same page as we all have the same goals and ideas for the future. Chit chat and seriousness can work together.
It is a little harder work to check into two lists every day. Jury duty tomorrow. Hope they throw me out. Fidelma |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by SomersetGirl
(Post 9113623)
Sounds good. I go to my Curves class 3 times a week and its a good place to meet people. They've just started Zumba there but I haven't tried it yet, as we are currently away, but am looking forward to it. I do find though that I still have to do other cardio to keep the weight down. Curves by itself isn't enough for me. Usually in summer I walk every day but once the snow falls, that it for me:lol:
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Wawa
(Post 9113444)
Mummy, I have to admit that I am pretty addicted to my gym. To be honest it has been my saving grace over the last two years, with few friends and little social life, its been the place that I can meet people and save my sanity at the same time. I do Zumba (its a good laugh, isnt it :lol:), Boot camp, Body sculpt with weights and lots of cardio classes. Love the vibe as its a huge place with ice rinks (natch!! this IS Cananda after all!) swimming pools, saunas, basketball, circuit training, all one could wish for. Plus I get a special rate once I turned 55! :eek:
Originally Posted by SomersetGirl
(Post 9113623)
Sounds good. I go to my Curves class 3 times a week and its a good place to meet people. They've just started Zumba there but I haven't tried it yet, as we are currently away, but am looking forward to it. I do find though that I still have to do other cardio to keep the weight down. Curves by itself isn't enough for me. Usually in summer I walk every day but once the snow falls, that it for me:lol:
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by SomersetGirl
(Post 9113633)
Sally, we definitely ARE twins. I had a border collie too when I was a teenager, from the RSPCA, and also left her with my parents. I remember once before we were married, my husband was visiting me at my parents for the weekend, and she got lost. He and I spent hours and hours looking for her, driving, walking, calling her name, (me crying all the time), and eventually found her in the garden shed, of all places. She had been there the whole time, not even barking:confused: We were sooo happy to see her pretty little face. Anyway, she lived to be 13 and was my Dad's best friend until she died:(
I put on 50lbs when I stopped smoking and lost 30 of it 2 years ago on WW. I forced myself to go for walks, but mostly I did it just by eating more healthily. Then I got some still undiagnosed joint pain and that put the kibosh on walking - but really I think I was just looking for an excuse because I really hate exercise more than I can say. (Is that another way of saying I'm bone idle? :D) I am in awe of all you ladies (and men?) who are not so lazy. The good news is I got back on the healthy eating bandwagon and so I'm now chipping into that last 20 lbs. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9113753)
I think we should all live in a row of houses in Frome!
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills
(Post 9113992)
Can you imagine, it would be hilarious :lol:
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9114000)
We could take down the back yard separating walls and have huge garden parties, veg garden, pet-playing area. Maybe a koi pond, couple of chickens. LOL
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9114000)
We could take down the back yard separating walls and have huge garden parties, veg garden, pet-playing area. Maybe a koi pond, couple of chickens. LOL
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Wawa
(Post 9113782)
SomersetGirl, Curves are pretty good, but yes, you need some good cardio if you want to trim down (which is the story of my life :frown:) thats why I do a class - I find it more motivating with other people around and dont have to contend with the snow and crappy temps. -22 it was the other day!!:rolleyes: Where in Canada are you?
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 9113825)
The only way we're different appears to be that I am not even remotely happy about exercising :rofl:
I put on 50lbs when I stopped smoking and lost 30 of it 2 years ago on WW. I forced myself to go for walks, but mostly I did it just by eating more healthily. Then I got some still undiagnosed joint pain and that put the kibosh on walking - but really I think I was just looking for an excuse because I really hate exercise more than I can say. (Is that another way of saying I'm bone idle? :D) I am in awe of all you ladies (and men?) who are not so lazy. The good news is I got back on the healthy eating bandwagon and so I'm now chipping into that last 20 lbs. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by SomersetGirl
(Post 9114615)
Have you tried flaxseed for your joint pain? I have problems with joint pain in my feet and since I started taking flaxseed with my oatmeal in the morning, it has improved dramatically:D It has to be ground and you have to take it every day....I originally took it just for general health, lowering cholesterol etc and didn't even know it was good for joint inflammation, so it was a wonderful bonus. If you try it and it works, you don't have to tell anyone, then you still won't have to exercise:rofl:
I haven't tried that but I will. The doc put me on megadoses of Vitamin D which helped ease the pain (and also got rid of my migraines totally which was a nice surprise). But the pain is still there and I'll try anything. Thanks for the suggestion. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 9114639)
I like the way you think :lol:
I haven't tried that but I will. The doc put me on megadoses of Vitamin D which helped ease the pain (and also got rid of my migraines totally which was a nice surprise). But the pain is still there and I'll try anything. Thanks for the suggestion. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills
(Post 9113788)
I used to do curves 3 or 4 times a week, It didn't help me at all, but I enjoyed the ladies. Your going to love Zumba, we laugh so much and when you have to shake it :rofl: Oh and my hips only rotate in one direction, who knew :o |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by SomersetGirl
(Post 9114651)
You only need to take 1 tablespoon daily, but if you take any medication, you should leave at least a couple of hours between the meds and the flaxseed, as it tends to move things through your system quickly (that's my polite English way of putting it) so you would lose the benefit of your medication:lol: You probably won't notice a difference for a few weeks, but hopefully it will help.
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills
(Post 9114670)
Must make a mental note NOT to add flaxseed to anything, I don't need the side effects :lol:
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by SomersetGirl
(Post 9114651)
You only need to take 1 tablespoon daily, but if you take any medication, you should leave at least a couple of hours between the meds and the flaxseed, as it tends to move things through your system quickly (that's my polite English way of putting it) so you would lose the benefit of your medication:lol: You probably won't notice a difference for a few weeks, but hopefully it will help.
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On joint pain, I had it really bad at one point -- I thought I had rampaging arthritis -- but it turned out to be the new and expensize sneakers I'd bought because I thought they'd be so much better for my exercise than my beat up old ones.
I also get joint pain from two foods -- almonds and corn. Don't know why, but if I eat much of either I'm in agony in my hips and knees. Lastly, a lot of people get joint pain with gluten intolerance, but that usually also has gut symptoms. I need to find some exercise I like, but I am enjoying walking more now we're back in England. Bev |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Need a little input here. When I finally get back to UK I'll probably settle in the south of England. I have an American accent, been here 40+ years. I arrived talking like Bob Marley after having been in West Indies for 10 years. Somewhere in the beginning of time I had a Scottish accent.
I was lurking over in an Aussie forum last night and was shocked at the venom spewed against Americans. They (and I realize they are not representative of ALL Aussies) seem to think Americans are pretty much universally hated. I'm thinking maybe (because I'm in LA and there's lots of voice and accent coaches) I should seriously try to get rid of this accent. I want my transition to living and traveling about Europe to be as hassle free as possible. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9116410)
Need a little input here. When I finally get back to UK I'll probably settle in the south of England. I have an American accent, been here 40+ years. I arrived talking like Bob Marley after having been in West Indies for 10 years. Somewhere in the beginning of time I had a Scottish accent.
I was lurking over in an Aussie forum last night and was shocked at the venom spewed against Americans. They (and I realize they are not representative of ALL Aussies) seem to think Americans are pretty much universally hated. I'm thinking maybe (because I'm in LA and there's lots of voice and accent coaches) I should seriously try to get rid of this accent. I want my transition to living and traveling about Europe to be as hassle free as possible. Most (if not all) Brits I know :wub:the American accent ! It would be canceling something wonderful about your experiences ,I just wouldn't lol ! My Husband never encountered any negative feelings from his accent ,most people just get to know the person . The people who want to bash you for an accent ,are seriously NOT WORTH worrying about :) |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome
(Post 9116426)
No way ,please don't do that .
Most (if not all) Brits I know :wub:the American accent ! It would be canceling something wonderful about your experiences ,I just wouldn't lol ! My Husband never encountered any negative feelings from his accent ,most people just get to know the person . The people who want to bash you for an accent ,are seriously NOT WORTH worrying about :) http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...=701486&page=1 |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9116440)
I appreciate your response. Really, go to over to this and check out the hatred and venom. Towards the latest posts the mods get involved about disgusting pm's sent to the op.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...=701486&page=1 Fools at their computers, cliquey and spiteful ...I have seen it before :( |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9116440)
I appreciate your response. Really, go to over to this and check out the hatred and venom. Towards the latest posts the mods get involved about disgusting pm's sent to the op.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...=701486&page=1 |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Ok ,I have skimmed over masses of it :(
This is why I tend to stay away from the rest of this forum ,it happens regularly . Boring banter IMO . You still have nothing to worry about :) I think (unfortunately ) when we see it on a message board, we assume it is a concrete feeling with many . Not true ,my Husband spent 11 years in the UK ALL in London ,(where one might expect trouble ,in prominent jobs with Joe public ) and yet no negative comments of that ilk were made at all . If you read the posts/scrutinize them a bit ,you will see they are taking out of their butts !!!! Sorry ...I just feel very sorry that you would ever need to change YOU and all that YOU are .:) |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome
(Post 9116479)
Ok ,I have skimmed over masses of it :(
This is why I tend to stay away from the rest of this forum ,it happens regularly . Boring banter IMO . You still have nothing to worry about :) I think (unfortunately ) when we see it on a message board, we assume it is a concrete feeling with many . Not true ,my Husband spent 11 years in the UK ALL in London ,(where one might expect trouble ,in prominent jobs with Joe public ) and yet no negative comments of that ilk were made at all . If you read the posts/scrutinize them a bit ,you will see they are taking out of their butts !!!! Sorry ...I just feel very sorry that you would ever need to change YOU and all that YOU are .:) |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9116483)
Any thoughts (generalizations to be sure) about reactions in other countries in Europe?
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9116483)
Any thoughts (generalizations to be sure) about reactions in other countries in Europe?
Do I remember correctly ? You have travelled all over since childhood right ? My sister is in Norway (16 years ) no negative feelings there either -to name just one more lol ! |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome
(Post 9116491)
Do you mean how you would be received ?
Do I remember correctly ? You have travelled all over since childhood right ? My sister is in Norway (16 years ) no negative feelings there either -to name just one more lol ! Yes, I'm one of those stunned, perpetually in a state of culture-shock, dragged around the globe in my formative years, kind of people. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by aviva
(Post 9116508)
Wondering how I would be treated, just based on the accent, before they had the opportunity to dislike me for myself. LOL
Yes, I'm one of those stunned, perpetually in a state of culture-shock, dragged around the globe in my formative years, kind of people. Even if you were the most wonderful person in the world, someone would find something wrong lol ! It is understandable that you want to cover all bases ,eliminate all problems -it just can't be done KWIM ? I sense you are looking/searching for somewhere to call home ....? you will in time :) So where are you heading exactly ? do you know yet ? |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome
(Post 9116444)
I will look later ,I am sorry if you were hurt though ...
Fools at their computers, cliquey and spiteful ...I have seen it before :( I agree it's very unlikely aviva will come across any negativity regarding her accent. A 'coached' British accent is probably going to sound daft. Sadly I have often encountered people making comments behind someone's back regarding race, but not purely on someone being an American. |
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