Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
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Thank you so much for your kind & helpful response....One of the reasons I didn't post my personal details immediately is because I usually take things gently & ease into that sort of things as & when questions arise rather than dive into depths unknown.
I will however do as you suggest when I have the time & "energy" (As I said, I have left off Twitter because it just consumed time= replying to replies & thanking so many people for taking an interest in my stuff.....My work & sleep time were suffering )
Its a helluva job trying to fit new things into an already chocka life & yet the carrots are dangled...... & so it goes on!!
I joined this site in the hope of a more relaxed way of communicating but I realise that whatever I do it takes time
Goodbye for now & thank you again.
I will however do as you suggest when I have the time & "energy" (As I said, I have left off Twitter because it just consumed time= replying to replies & thanking so many people for taking an interest in my stuff.....My work & sleep time were suffering )
Its a helluva job trying to fit new things into an already chocka life & yet the carrots are dangled...... & so it goes on!!
I joined this site in the hope of a more relaxed way of communicating but I realise that whatever I do it takes time
Goodbye for now & thank you again.
You say you work hard, and not much time for other things, oh yes I remember how that felt in my life before I joined the ranks of the retired folk, I'm 70 now,
When I was in my 30,s when I was living in Reno Nevada I had two 8 hour Jobs for a few years, 16 hour days, and I can remember how exhausted I used to get ---- until I just had to get rid of one of my Jobs and keep the other!!!! that was much better, less money but that was when I learned that money ain't everything, but your health (is) everything!!!
anyway take care of yourself, and whatever you are going through right now I can promise you that you are on the right site and the right thread for support, a lot of people on here have been to hell and back --- and some still are!!! and we understand and care about what other people are going through,
All we need you to do now is just open up and tell us about yourself, talk to us as though your talking to your friends, you will find that lots of people will listen, and you will get a lot of replies!!!!
talk about anything at all that,s on your mind, and in your heart!!!! and remember we are just like you.
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Hello everyone,
It has been some months since I posted. We have been back in UK 5 yrs and a bit.
I been looking in here a bit lately since a couple of people have contacted me to ask advice -which I am happy to provide.
So what to update you all about ? Things are routine and uneventful for us. We are retired, have a simple routine of chores, pleasures and holidays here and abroad.
All rosey?, some, some not. Better than USA,? A matter of personal likes and dislikes.
Will always have fond memories of our 18yrs in North Carolina USA and are very glad we did it.
Glad we came back? Have to think about that, hmmmm, no, not glad cos I was happy enough over there, but now after a tough period of readjustment I am happy enough here.
Now we are on a new page.
John
It has been some months since I posted. We have been back in UK 5 yrs and a bit.
I been looking in here a bit lately since a couple of people have contacted me to ask advice -which I am happy to provide.
So what to update you all about ? Things are routine and uneventful for us. We are retired, have a simple routine of chores, pleasures and holidays here and abroad.
All rosey?, some, some not. Better than USA,? A matter of personal likes and dislikes.
Will always have fond memories of our 18yrs in North Carolina USA and are very glad we did it.
Glad we came back? Have to think about that, hmmmm, no, not glad cos I was happy enough over there, but now after a tough period of readjustment I am happy enough here.
Now we are on a new page.
John
Last edited by J.JsOH; Aug 31st 2015 at 12:47 pm. Reason: Clarity
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Hello S,
You say you work hard, and not much time for other things, oh yes I remember how that felt in my life before I joined the ranks of the retired folk, I'm 70 now,
When I was in my 30,s when I was living in Reno Nevada I had two 8 hour Jobs for a few years, 16 hour days, and I can remember how exhausted I used to get ---- until I just had to get rid of one of my Jobs and keep the other!!!! that was much better, less money but that was when I learned that money ain't everything, but your health (is) everything!!!
anyway take care of yourself, and whatever you are going through right now I can promise you that you are on the right site and the right thread for support, a lot of people on here have been to hell and back --- and some still are!!! and we understand and care about what other people are going through,
All we need you to do now is just open up and tell us about yourself, talk to us as though your talking to your friends, you will find that lots of people will listen, and you will get a lot of replies!!!!
talk about anything at all that,s on your mind, and in your heart!!!! and remember we are just like you.
You say you work hard, and not much time for other things, oh yes I remember how that felt in my life before I joined the ranks of the retired folk, I'm 70 now,
When I was in my 30,s when I was living in Reno Nevada I had two 8 hour Jobs for a few years, 16 hour days, and I can remember how exhausted I used to get ---- until I just had to get rid of one of my Jobs and keep the other!!!! that was much better, less money but that was when I learned that money ain't everything, but your health (is) everything!!!
anyway take care of yourself, and whatever you are going through right now I can promise you that you are on the right site and the right thread for support, a lot of people on here have been to hell and back --- and some still are!!! and we understand and care about what other people are going through,
All we need you to do now is just open up and tell us about yourself, talk to us as though your talking to your friends, you will find that lots of people will listen, and you will get a lot of replies!!!!
talk about anything at all that,s on your mind, and in your heart!!!! and remember we are just like you.
What a wonderfully sweet & caring note /post...I thank you so much...
& you'r absolutely right about health, without it life is not good.
I guess we Brits are not first to come forward when it is "baring all" time, I'm certainly not used to starting off a project by telling all about myself right at the beginning ...
As for having more time = I work for myself & so I have to give it my all when the work comes along ( I am an artist) & when it doesn't I have to catch up on the self sufficiency side of life...which I think I will be drawing to a close at the end of the year, I am sensible enough to know my limitations AND we are trying to sell this house, ready to move back to UK =Seems like it will be a long drawn out job.
I will come back to you next week when my husband(he is the S !) has returned to work (in UK)....he isn't here for very long each month & we have such a lot to cram into his stay that I will have even less time to spare!!!
Thank you again & Bye bye for now....JV..
Last edited by S.& J.V.; Aug 31st 2015 at 4:03 pm. Reason: Yet another spelling error.
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Hello everyone,
It has been some months since I posted. We have been back in UK 5 yrs and a bit.
I been looking in here a bit lately since a couple of people have contacted me to ask advice -which I am happy to provide.
So what to update you all about ? Things are routine and uneventful for us. We are retired, have a simple routine of chores, pleasures and holidays here and abroad.
All rosey?, some, some not. Better than USA,? A matter of personal likes and dislikes.
Will always have fond memories of our 18yrs in North Carolina USA and are very glad we did it.
Glad we came back? Have to think about that, hmmmm, no, not glad cos I was happy enough over there, but now after a tough period of readjustment I am happy enough here.
Now we are on a new page.
John
It has been some months since I posted. We have been back in UK 5 yrs and a bit.
I been looking in here a bit lately since a couple of people have contacted me to ask advice -which I am happy to provide.
So what to update you all about ? Things are routine and uneventful for us. We are retired, have a simple routine of chores, pleasures and holidays here and abroad.
All rosey?, some, some not. Better than USA,? A matter of personal likes and dislikes.
Will always have fond memories of our 18yrs in North Carolina USA and are very glad we did it.
Glad we came back? Have to think about that, hmmmm, no, not glad cos I was happy enough over there, but now after a tough period of readjustment I am happy enough here.
Now we are on a new page.
John
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What a wonderfully sweet & caring note /post...I thank you so much...
& you'r absolutely right about health, without it life is not good.
I guess we Brits are not first to come forward when it is "baring all" time, I'm certainly not used to starting off a project by telling all about myself right at the beginning ...
As for having more time = I work for myself & so I have to give it my all when the work comes along ( I am an artist) & when it doesn't I have to catch up on the self sufficiency side of life...which I think I will be drawing to a close at the end of the year, I am sensible enough to know my limitations AND we are trying to sell this house, ready to move back to UK =Seems like it will be a long drawn out job.
I will come back to you next week when my husband(he is the S !) has returned to work (in UK)....he isn't here for very long each month & we have such a lot to cram into his stay that I will have even less time to spare!!!
Thank you again & Bye bye for now....JV..
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Has anyone heard from Dunrovin after his accident and is he ok? He does not seem to have been on here for a long time.
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He is mentioned from time to time but it would be lovely to hear from him so we know he is OK.
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I was wondering myself as D's not logged onto BE for over 3 months.
I do hope he's OK.
I do hope he's OK.
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Anyone know how easterndawn pegie is getting on? its been so long since we heard from her.
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Hiya everyone. Greetings from lovely West Yorkshire Been a while since I posted and wrote a mini war and peace in the 'back home' section to catch everyone up on what's been happening in my life since the last time I posted. It's so great to be back home and hard to believe that April this year made it 2 years since I've been home. A few ups and downs along the way but nothing I couldn't handle and nothing that made me regret the decision to pack up and move back here. Thanks to some recommendations I've come to this 'thread' and hopefully will catch up with some old friends along the way. Take care one and all. xx
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Hiya everyone. Greetings from lovely West Yorkshire Been a while since I posted and wrote a mini war and peace in the 'back home' section to catch everyone up on what's been happening in my life since the last time I posted. It's so great to be back home and hard to believe that April this year made it 2 years since I've been home. A few ups and downs along the way but nothing I couldn't handle and nothing that made me regret the decision to pack up and move back here. Thanks to some recommendations I've come to this 'thread' and hopefully will catch up with some old friends along the way. Take care one and all. xx
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Hiya everyone. Greetings from lovely West Yorkshire Been a while since I posted and wrote a mini war and peace in the 'back home' section to catch everyone up on what's been happening in my life since the last time I posted. It's so great to be back home and hard to believe that April this year made it 2 years since I've been home. A few ups and downs along the way but nothing I couldn't handle and nothing that made me regret the decision to pack up and move back here. Thanks to some recommendations I've come to this 'thread' and hopefully will catch up with some old friends along the way. Take care one and all. xx
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It was Labor Day in the US yesterday which is an indication that summer maybe is over. I don't believe that because the daily temperatures are still over 100 degrees.
We have been in Las Vegas for four days dog sitting at my daughters house. Nice to be home.
While in Las Vegas I was surfing the web and seeing the housing costs in the Scottish islands. Well I can dream?
I hope everyone is well?
Cheers
We have been in Las Vegas for four days dog sitting at my daughters house. Nice to be home.
While in Las Vegas I was surfing the web and seeing the housing costs in the Scottish islands. Well I can dream?
I hope everyone is well?
Cheers
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It was Labor Day in the US yesterday which is an indication that summer maybe is over. I don't believe that because the daily temperatures are still over 100 degrees.
We have been in Las Vegas for four days dog sitting at my daughters house. Nice to be home.
While in Las Vegas I was surfing the web and seeing the housing costs in the Scottish islands. Well I can dream?
I hope everyone is well?
Cheers
We have been in Las Vegas for four days dog sitting at my daughters house. Nice to be home.
While in Las Vegas I was surfing the web and seeing the housing costs in the Scottish islands. Well I can dream?
I hope everyone is well?
Cheers