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

Glad you got back safe, looking forward to the update!!

Kath

Congratulations. Glad you and the dogs got home safely. Keep us posted on how things go as you settle back in.

Hi Sue great to hear you and your pouches arrived back Ok .....hope the rest of the journey was'nt to bad, very long drive ............hows the rental??

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

Hi Bev which area are you originally from??? And have you been back resently......

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.

Bev

Their you go then Carn't comment on the area but if its one you like......And usually the villages are lovely where ever you go I assume you will rent first? At least that would give you some breathing space to check the area out and get a feel for it...........

Definitely. There'll be a trial visit anyway. We've always zipped around visiting, but this will be an attempt to live in an ordinary way for a month or so, and also to see what places we like.

Places are funny. One can have all the right stuff and not appeal at all. Another can be ordinary and seem just right.

Bev

Great news....keep us posted; warts n' all stuff please.

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? oh man.

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!)

I can't see how that has anything at all to do with this thread..?? Maybe you posted it here in error..

Sure. I shall pass it on to others. I am just thinking my British friends who can sign up. hmm.... I am not sure is someone who's been away from the UK about 30 years still eligible then?

sorry about this. but I think it's important.