Returning to the UK - don't
#170
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Re: Returning to the UK - don't
what a surprise, the old pick up on grammar, spelling and the like. i don't bother because i don't have to.
Changing The Subject (Digression, Red Herring, Misdirection, False Emphasis):
this is sometimes used to avoid having to defend a claim, or to avoid making good on a promise. In general, there is something you are not supposed to notice.
For example, I got a bill which had a big announcement about how some tax had gone up by 5%, and the costs would have to be passed on to me. But a quick calculation showed that the increased tax was only costing me a dime, while a different part of the the bill had silently gone up by $10.
This is connected to various diversionary tactics, which may be obstructive, obtuse, or needling. For example, if you quibble about the meaning of some word a person used, they may be quite happy about being corrected, since that means they've derailed you, or changed the subject. They may pick nits in your wording, perhaps asking you to define "is". They may deliberately misunderstand 'you'
Changing The Subject (Digression, Red Herring, Misdirection, False Emphasis):
this is sometimes used to avoid having to defend a claim, or to avoid making good on a promise. In general, there is something you are not supposed to notice.
For example, I got a bill which had a big announcement about how some tax had gone up by 5%, and the costs would have to be passed on to me. But a quick calculation showed that the increased tax was only costing me a dime, while a different part of the the bill had silently gone up by $10.
This is connected to various diversionary tactics, which may be obstructive, obtuse, or needling. For example, if you quibble about the meaning of some word a person used, they may be quite happy about being corrected, since that means they've derailed you, or changed the subject. They may pick nits in your wording, perhaps asking you to define "is". They may deliberately misunderstand 'you'
i don't bother because i don't have to.
This is brilliant! Several paragraphs in my post address directly the issue at hand and your illogical reactions to the original post and a suggestion about where your obvious (and somewhat disturbing) pent up energies may be put to good use, and what do you do? Accuse me of diversionary tactics by singling out a throw away line at the end of the post. Impressive selective reading there.
I think you should back to the UK for a couple of reasons. You will be closer to the people whose cause you seem to be self appointed champion (albeit from the saftey of your Canadian bolt hole) and also the winter is shorter so there would less need for hibernation and eliminate the need act like a bear with a very sore head, with bad grammar.
#171
Re: Returning to the UK - don't
Clearly you apply the same 'logic' to rational thought.
This is brilliant! Several paragraphs in my post address directly the issue at hand and your illogical reactions to the original post and a suggestion about where your obvious (and somewhat disturbing) pent up energies may be put to good use, and what do you do? Accuse me of diversionary tactics by singling out a throw away line at the end of the post. Impressive selective reading there.
I think you should back to the UK for a couple of reasons. You will be closer to the people whose cause you seem to be self appointed champion (albeit from the saftey of your Canadian bolt hole) and also the winter is shorter so there would less need for hibernation and eliminate the need act like a bear with a very sore head, with bad grammar.
This is brilliant! Several paragraphs in my post address directly the issue at hand and your illogical reactions to the original post and a suggestion about where your obvious (and somewhat disturbing) pent up energies may be put to good use, and what do you do? Accuse me of diversionary tactics by singling out a throw away line at the end of the post. Impressive selective reading there.
I think you should back to the UK for a couple of reasons. You will be closer to the people whose cause you seem to be self appointed champion (albeit from the saftey of your Canadian bolt hole) and also the winter is shorter so there would less need for hibernation and eliminate the need act like a bear with a very sore head, with bad grammar.
difficult to rise to your high standards when i am sure i fit into your category of a knuckle dragger. as i said i do not care about the odd grammatical error, punctuation and the like, this is not an assignment and you are not my teacher, though i am sure you would like to appoint yourself as such. i said this in my last post, yet you bring it up again. predictable.
#174
Re: Returning to the UK - don't
No, I can't as the doctor says it's down to the HV to do the checks. If you had young kids and were in my position you would know that though and be in a better position to comment.
And, if you are going to nitpick, then there shouldn't be an apostrophe in doctors...
I'm off to have some adult discussion somewhere else.
And, if you are going to nitpick, then there shouldn't be an apostrophe in doctors...
I'm off to have some adult discussion somewhere else.
I don't know what the HV is. Genuine question. What is it, and why can't you go there? Not accusing you. I'm curious.
Bev
#176
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Re: Returning to the UK - don't
I did not intend to return here as you know. However, a lot of people have sent private e-mails about the subjects I was addressing. they are of the opinion that they cannot get anything other than invectives on this site - pity. Some e-mails I have had difficulty in replying to - technical reasons on the site, so I am attempting to do that here in the meantime, hoping you will tune back in.
As some of you have already realised there is a separate forum for questions about Portugal and I will reply there. There is a lot of good information in that forum including job opportunities and details of living costs job all very well-balanced.
As some of you have already realised there is a separate forum for questions about Portugal and I will reply there. There is a lot of good information in that forum including job opportunities and details of living costs job all very well-balanced.
Last edited by Gaeller; May 14th 2009 at 9:35 am.
#177
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Re: Returning to the UK - don't
I did not intend to return here as you know. However, a lot of people have sent private e-mails about the subjects I was addressing. they are of the opinion that they cannot get anything other than invectives on this site - pity. Some e-mails I have had difficulty in replying to - technical reasons on the site, so I am attempting to do that here in the meantime, hoping you will tune back in.
As some of you have already realised there is a separate forum for questions about Portugal and I will reply there. There is a lot of good information in that forum including job opportunities and details of living costs job all very well-balanced.
As some of you have already realised there is a separate forum for questions about Portugal and I will reply there. There is a lot of good information in that forum including job opportunities and details of living costs job all very well-balanced.
I've been the centre of ridicule and attack many times for some straight talking and some straight shooting. In the end, most people forget and forgive. Well at least I do but then I don't really care too much.
Don't you just feel glad you're not Gordon Brown or Prince Charles? Imagine how they start most of their days?
Carry on posting your thoughts and don't worry about the others. It's not you, it's them
#178
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Re: Returning to the UK - don't
I have lived in several countries mainly because I could always find better paid work where my contributions were welcomed.
My last domicile was Portugal when my husband retired. We went to an area where there were no ex-pats intending to find out how other people lived and enjoy the culture. We grew our own organic food and enjoyed outdoor life.
Because we both had old parents we returned to help care for them. It was a big wrench leaving but we looked forward to more theatre, music concerts and being able to take up new hobbies. What a shock. The cost of living is horrendous. Unless you can afford to go a trendy restaurant run by a celebrity chef, the food is junk. Added to which the 'big brother' atmosphere is oppressive. The innovative theatre which we loved is now non-existent, and the frequent nights at the opera have turned into a once a year event, replacing a holiday!
Many people find that living abroad involves learning a new language and sad to say a lot of Brits can't. That is insurmountable. If you want a British lifestyle and don't want to join in what the locals have to offer by all means come back. But beware, depending on how long you have been away, things have'nt half changed in the last ten years.
My last domicile was Portugal when my husband retired. We went to an area where there were no ex-pats intending to find out how other people lived and enjoy the culture. We grew our own organic food and enjoyed outdoor life.
Because we both had old parents we returned to help care for them. It was a big wrench leaving but we looked forward to more theatre, music concerts and being able to take up new hobbies. What a shock. The cost of living is horrendous. Unless you can afford to go a trendy restaurant run by a celebrity chef, the food is junk. Added to which the 'big brother' atmosphere is oppressive. The innovative theatre which we loved is now non-existent, and the frequent nights at the opera have turned into a once a year event, replacing a holiday!
Many people find that living abroad involves learning a new language and sad to say a lot of Brits can't. That is insurmountable. If you want a British lifestyle and don't want to join in what the locals have to offer by all means come back. But beware, depending on how long you have been away, things have'nt half changed in the last ten years.
#179
Re: Returning to the UK - don't
Personally, i stopped taking this website seriously a long time ago, mainly due to the common category of idiot, who sits at their computer extoling the virtues of living such a happy chappy kinda life, yet constantly frequents a forum that has nothing to do with their "supposed" state of mind and lifestyle, slags off the opinions of those who SHOULD be posting on here.
Tell me? Who's the idiot????
#180
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Re: Returning to the UK - don't
oooh a tough guy.
Well right now a sneeze can render me pretty useless, what with 5 broken ribs and a broken collarbone.
Not sure what the mods think about threats of physical violence on here but given your location I'm not surprised it's the first thought that springs to mind.
Well right now a sneeze can render me pretty useless, what with 5 broken ribs and a broken collarbone.
Not sure what the mods think about threats of physical violence on here but given your location I'm not surprised it's the first thought that springs to mind.
Last edited by Tr1boy; May 14th 2009 at 10:56 am.