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We're Back!!!!
Hi everyone
Just wanted to let you all know we made it back safe and sound from Canada. Landed in Heathrow an hour late. Collected the dogs 2 hours later. So happy to see them. They travelled really well. No problems whatsoever. Thank you so much Karen from Boomerang. Couldn't have done it without you. Sue |
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Glad you got back safe, looking forward to the update!!
Kath |
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Congratulations. Glad you and the dogs got home safely. :thumbsup: Keep us posted on how things go as you settle back in.
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Originally Posted by tajnjet
(Post 6482896)
Hi everyone
Just wanted to let you all know we made it back safe and sound from Canada. Landed in Heathrow an hour late. Collected the dogs 2 hours later. So happy to see them. They travelled really well. No problems whatsoever. Thank you so much Karen from Boomerang. Couldn't have done it without you. Sue |
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Originally Posted by tajnjet
(Post 6482896)
Hi everyone Just wanted to let you all know we made it back safe and sound from Canada. Sue
But I wish there was a home place to return to as so many of you have. It's been 30 years. Parents dead. Family and friends scattered around, and mostly not in places that appeal. So it'll be starting from scratch somewhere, working from home. Hope to find a friendly spot! Bev |
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Originally Posted by Bevm
(Post 6487682)
This tugged at my heart, which says a lot, doesn't it? Can't do it yet, but next year....
But I wish there was a home place to return to as so many of you have. It's been 30 years. Parents dead. Family and friends scattered around, and mostly not in places that appeal. So it'll be starting from scratch somewhere, working from home. Hope to find a friendly spot! Bev |
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Originally Posted by sans
(Post 6487734)
Hi Bev which area are you originally from??? And have you been back resently......:)
Looking to settle on the coast in the west country because there are some family there and it's a place I've always liked a lot. And beauty. And climate.:D Bev |
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Originally Posted by Bevm
(Post 6487747)
Lancashire and Staffordshire. Been back every few years to places all over, large and small.
Looking to settle on the coast in the west country because there are some family there and it's a place I've always liked a lot. And beauty. And climate.:D Bev |
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Originally Posted by sans
(Post 6487812)
TAt least that would give you some breathing space to check the area out and get a feel for it...........;)
Places are funny. One can have all the right stuff and not appeal at all. Another can be ordinary and seem just right. Bev |
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Great news....keep us posted; warts n' all stuff please.
Originally Posted by tajnjet
(Post 6482896)
Hi everyone
Just wanted to let you all know we made it back safe and sound from Canada. Landed in Heathrow an hour late. Collected the dogs 2 hours later. So happy to see them. They travelled really well. No problems whatsoever. Thank you so much Karen from Boomerang. Couldn't have done it without you. Sue |
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Originally Posted by ezzie
(Post 6489973)
Great news....keep us posted; warts n' all stuff please.
My heart sinks when I read stuff like this. I don't think the UK is a great country. eh? I really do think it's very unfair. the corrupt government is worse than rubbish :curse: this is bad bad and really bad! poor brits. We are leaving the country because of stupid immigrants and what is worse we even have to pay overseas fee? :eek: oh man. |
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Yes, it's not fair is it...the same as overseas pensions being frozen etc. We need another 70 signatures to get it noted at no.10 so please sign and pass it on to others. I'm not saying returnees should pay the same 'home rates' straight off, but surely we shouldn't have to pay the same as someone from China (or wherever) who's not British????
Please everyone....log on, and sign the petition, you don't have to live in the UK to sign, just register as an expat (at least they still let us do that!)
Originally Posted by crap coffee
(Post 6490226)
PLEASE sign e-petition to remove the 3 year rule. British Citizens O/S must pay 'overseas' fees (£12,000 p.a) to attend a British University. Unfair! More info at petition site, pass it on! http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Unfair-Uni-Fees/
My heart sinks when I read stuff like this. I don't think the UK is a great country. eh? I really do think it's very unfair. the corrupt government is worse than rubbish :curse: this is bad bad and really bad! poor brits. We are leaving the country because of stupid immigrants and what is worse we even have to pay overseas fee? :eek: oh man. |
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Originally Posted by crap coffee
(Post 6490226)
PLEASE sign e-petition to remove the 3 year rule. British Citizens O/S must pay 'overseas' fees (£12,000 p.a) to attend a British University. Unfair! More info at petition site, pass it on! http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Unfair-Uni-Fees/
My heart sinks when I read stuff like this. I don't think the UK is a great country. eh? I really do think it's very unfair. the corrupt government is worse than rubbish :curse: this is bad bad and really bad! poor brits. We are leaving the country because of stupid immigrants and what is worse we even have to pay overseas fee? :eek: oh man. I can't see how that has anything at all to do with this thread..?? Maybe you posted it here in error.. |
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Originally Posted by ezzie
(Post 6490247)
Yes, it's not fair is it...the same as overseas pensions being frozen etc. We need another 70 signatures to get it noted at no.10 so please sign and pass it on to others. I'm not saying returnees should pay the same 'home rates' straight off, but surely we shouldn't have to pay the same as someone from China (or wherever) who's not British????
Please everyone....log on, and sign the petition, you don't have to live in the UK to sign, just register as an expat (at least they still let us do that!) |
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Originally Posted by sambapink
(Post 6490257)
I can't see how that has anything at all to do with this thread..?? Maybe you posted it here in error..
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Originally Posted by crap coffee
(Post 6490264)
sorry about this. but I think it's important.
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Originally Posted by crap coffee
(Post 6490264)
sorry about this. but I think it's important.
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Sorry sambapink...we all get sidetracked sometimes, that's what makes these boards so interesting. I'm sure we'll shut-up now. There is a seperate thread for this in 'moving back'.
Originally Posted by sambapink
(Post 6490257)
I can't see how that has anything at all to do with this thread..?? Maybe you posted it here in error..
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Originally Posted by sambapink
(Post 6490269)
Undoubtably.. but what has it got to do with the OP's point about arriving back in the UK..? Just wondering.. I thought I must have been missing something??
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Having mixed feelings about anything just means we're receptive to situations and can see both sides....the alternative is being one of those shiny happy people being fleeced down at Hillsong. You're not wrong at all, life isn't compartmentalised into boxes, nor should these boards be. Don't take it personally -sambapink might be having her own crappy morning too...it's not easy being an expat is it? Sending a bit of karma to help you through the next couple of days.
Originally Posted by crap coffee
(Post 6490283)
please don't claim on me. I am a bit grumpy this morning with mixed feelings about the UK and I am leaving tomorrow. and to Jersygirl, you can remove my posts if you want to - if you think I am wrong. I don't care.
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:confused: Gosh I'm totally lost on this thread.. makes no sense to me in the slightest.. I was just pointing out i didn't see the connection with the post.. I'm having a great day.. :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by Bevm
(Post 6487682)
This tugged at my heart, which says a lot, doesn't it? Can't do it yet, but next year....
But I wish there was a home place to return to as so many of you have. It's been 30 years. Parents dead. Family and friends scattered around, and mostly not in places that appeal. So it'll be starting from scratch somewhere, working from home. Hope to find a friendly spot! Bev I'm in the same kind of shoes as you. I've been here 30 years and am planning to go back -- just me and the dogs. I have family in the UK, but I have no intention of living with or even necessarily near any of them. I kinda like it. I can go anywhere I want!!!!! How cool is that? But it's almost a curse because I don't know where I like best. I like it ALL!!! :eek: Seriously, I will probably start off somewhere close enough to commute to London, and I'm thinking northeast side (Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire). But who knows. But after 6 months or a year . . . . . :p As long as I can get work -- and I may be able to go freelance, so my options would be WIDE open. :lol: I feel really positive about returning. (Now where's the emoticon with pink glasses . . . ?) |
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Wow! How envious am I of you?
No kids? No hubby? Nothing but yourself to consider? A job that is totally transferable? Obviously you have a strong free spirit....I can see you now, leaning out over the prow of the ship, arms outstretched, OK...don't do the Titantic, but you get my drift! Well done - you've just taught us vascilatators a thing or two. When are you going?
Originally Posted by SarahInTX
(Post 6491832)
Hi Bev,
I'm in the same kind of shoes as you. I've been here 30 years and am planning to go back -- just me and the dogs. I have family in the UK, but I have no intention of living with or even necessarily near any of them. I kinda like it. I can go anywhere I want!!!!! How cool is that? But it's almost a curse because I don't know where I like best. I like it ALL!!! :eek: Seriously, I will probably start off somewhere close enough to commute to London, and I'm thinking northeast side (Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire). But who knows. But after 6 months or a year . . . . . :p As long as I can get work -- and I may be able to go freelance, so my options would be WIDE open. :lol: I feel really positive about returning. (Now where's the emoticon with pink glasses . . . ?) |
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I,ve been in paradise 44 years and I am going home when we have finish doing up the place.
I am taking 2 cats,1 dog and aussie husband. I came from hertfordshire,very nice there,but we are going to Dorset. Its never too late to start again,good on you all |
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Originally Posted by ezzie
(Post 6492737)
Wow! How envious am I of you?
No kids? No hubby? Nothing but yourself to consider? A job that is totally transferable? Obviously you have a strong free spirit....I can see you now, leaning out over the prow of the ship, arms outstretched, OK...don't do the Titantic, but you get my drift! Well done - you've just taught us vascilatators a thing or two. When are you going? Seriously, though, I do know how lucky I am that I don't have to consider anyone else in my decisions. It breaks my heart when I read posts from people who have to stay where they are because of spouses, kids, or parents. I know there are obligations, but "selfish" goes both ways, doesn't it . . . ? :confused: I don't know when I'm going. I want to sell a mobile home first. There's a possibility we'll close on it next week, but there have been false alarms before. . . |
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