Originally Posted by usbrit2015 (Post 11658768)

Haha, yes! I've got the collywobbles because I'm still going through the 'telling everyone' phase. I just left a message on my daughter's phone, no details mind you, although I'm sure she knows what it's about, she should be calling back soon.

Maddie, I have no idea where I'll be going either. I just know that there's a lot of rooms for rent on spareroom.co.uk, for one, in every area you can think of, so that's going to be where I start. What's nice about that is that most of them include electricity and internet and on a weekly basis with no set minimum on most. I may be able to stay a few days with my cousin in Dorset, but I haven't even told him and his wife about this yet. It shouldn't take too long to get a room though, and the link from islandwoman about the police crime reports is extensive and a great tool to use. I will have to combine staying with my cousin, once I've spoken to him, and a few nights in a hotel to give me time to search for a room, other than that, I'll just have to wing it. Oh dear. Do you have family here, Maddie, that are wanting you to stay or saying go if that's what you want? Makes it hard.

Jasper...how's your mom? Thanks for the great words...makes it all OK...keep calm and press on...yeah!

Novo...yes, you too. I'm sure it'll be at least the middle of July before I can leave, maybe sooner if I can get my car sold. We're crazy.

Originally Posted by usbrit2015 (Post 11658508)

Hello Fulwood, I looked at the QM2 fares and schedule. Doesn't seem to be less expensive at this time of year, but what a good thought it was...I'd never thought of sailing. I once sailed on the Sylvania from Liverpool to New York in the 70s. Quite a crossing!! Gale force 8 winds!...once I got over my seasickness, I enjoyed every rough minute of it though.

Well, just got back from my apartment interview, I'm such an emotional person, I shed a few tears, 'cause I decided not to take it, especially not in my state of mind at the moment. Not sure if the tears were from being worried about the finality of my decision or facing up to my choice with my family, again. The place was lovely, though, out in the country, it's independent living and the apartment is a really nice size. There's mostly women in the building--would be nice with a little more diversity, and grocery shopping is about 15 minutes away. Good government benefits in Connecticut for the elderly/senior housing. Under normal circumstances I would have snatched it up. Well, I guess I'm now going to do what you said Jasper about sorting, selling and the legal stuff...all of it. I'm even going to leave my Power-Of-Attorney to my daughter in case anything comes up, that way she can handle it for me. Also, being in an AT&T (mobile) contract, I have to figure out what to do with that as well. Thanks for the heads-up though.

Stomach churning....I'm scared to death, haha

Originally Posted by maddie1959 (Post 11658771)

ya six weeks to pack up 37 years worth of my life.I am putting some stuff in storage until I find a job a and place to live then Ill send for it, so fare the hardest part is letting go, its harder then I thought is would be.
Hopefully been in my own country with my own people will be worth the loss :fingerscrossed:

my thoughts are with you, good luck

Originally Posted by maddie1959 (Post 11658762)

Thanks guys , so many people think Im making a mistake having no Job etc, this really does help to curb the panic.

ANYONE have advice/ experience with bringing a cat though France its the only way I can get him to Europe without putting him in cargo,which I dont want to do .up tp now the only way I can find is fly to Paris and try to find someone to drive me though the tunnel or ferry as no foot passengers allowed with a pet ?
:eek::fingerscrossed:

Originally Posted by usbrit2015 (Post 11662999)

Got my ticket for July 19. It's a one-way ticket on WOW airlines (an Icelandic airlines company, I think )for $465 including some trip insurance--Boston, Reykyavik (sp?), Gatwick. My knees are shaking and I've got tension headaches. Sounds like a song, My hands are shakin' and my knees are weak, haha.
I've managed to contact a second-cousin who said I should stay with her and her hubby while I look for my room to rent. They're in Sutton, somewhere south of London, what a huge relief to have a place to stay for a few days. Wow!!!...it's happening.

Any news on your cat situation Maddie?

Originally Posted by usbrit2015 (Post 11663556)

Many thanks everyone. Yes, Between, I'm going through the really scary bit. Just heard from my cousin in Dorset, who's just said he'd be there to help out in any way and I can stay with him and his wife while I'm getting myself situated. Even said to try to find somewhere close so that we could see each other more often. Where I was looking to find a rent, was two hours away. So now I'll concentrate my search with that in mind. Thank you Lord.

Originally Posted by usbrit2015 (Post 11663556)

Many thanks everyone. Yes, Between, I'm going through the really scary bit. Just heard from my cousin in Dorset, who's just said he'd be there to help out in any way and I can stay with him and his wife while I'm getting myself situated. Even said to try to find somewhere close so that we could see each other more often. Where I was looking to find a rent, was two hours away. So now I'll concentrate my search with that in mind. Thank you Lord.

Originally Posted by usbrit2015 (Post 11663556)

Many thanks everyone. Yes, Between, I'm going through the really scary bit. Just heard from my cousin in Dorset, who's just said he'd be there to help out in any way and I can stay with him and his wife while I'm getting myself situated. Even said to try to find somewhere close so that we could see each other more often. Where I was looking to find a rent, was two hours away. So now I'll concentrate my search with that in mind. Thank you Lord.