Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Erhum Rodney, I just read this quote from the Wall street Journal
[FONT="Century Gothic"]Many of the factors that normally correspond with a high rate of violence are not present in Nevada. The state is actually in the top 50% for poverty rate, income equality, and labor force participation. On the other hand, the state has a high teen birth rate and the second-highest percentage of its population without health insurance. Its citizens also have, according to Gallup, the second-worst access to basic necessities in the country. The state has the highest violent crime rate in the country, with 654.7 per every 100,000 residents recorded in 2010.[/FONT]
Read more: America’s Most (and Least) Peaceful States - 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/2012/04/26/amer...#ixzz1y6CoRS4X
I hope your not a bad influence in Pompey
Cheers
[FONT="Century Gothic"]Many of the factors that normally correspond with a high rate of violence are not present in Nevada. The state is actually in the top 50% for poverty rate, income equality, and labor force participation. On the other hand, the state has a high teen birth rate and the second-highest percentage of its population without health insurance. Its citizens also have, according to Gallup, the second-worst access to basic necessities in the country. The state has the highest violent crime rate in the country, with 654.7 per every 100,000 residents recorded in 2010.[/FONT]
Read more: America’s Most (and Least) Peaceful States - 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/2012/04/26/amer...#ixzz1y6CoRS4X
I hope your not a bad influence in Pompey
Cheers
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
I have lost that forum? on homes that look interesting so I will post here.
I like this.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-18781998.html
and this.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-33950716.html
and finally this one.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-22439868.html
Cheers
I like this.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-18781998.html
and this.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-33950716.html
and finally this one.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-22439868.html
Cheers
#3964
Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Just a quick check in, wasnt sure where to post the other thread seems a bit "dead"
Life continues to be a roller coaster ride, my daughter stayed 3 months couldnt get a job, it is very very bad for work for unskilled here in Leicester, so sadly she has returned to the US. I didnt think she would stay with her twin being over there, her sister did come for 2 weeks though with a friend and the 3 of the had a great time, i think that was pushed twin 1 to go back.
I started work 10 days ago, I have to admit I hate it.. it is way too much for me, I got a job in a day Nursery-pre school, lots of things i dont like that I cant post on here. So now i am dreading going to work today, it is a 10 hour day too and I guess my 60 year old body is not up to it. Back to the grind stone, i was always in a fortunate position in the US of not having to work, now I am getting worried about my finances. My mum is not doing so well, and I am going to see her every day after work.. not getting home til almost 7.30 after leaving the house at 7.30 a.m.
I miss my children so much too..and they constantly ask me to go "home".
I love being home in the UK though, still not met anyone nasty or rude people in the shops, find everyone friendly and genuine.
I have considered a move back to NH but when I think of it properly I know that's not want i really want. But the pull of my children is great. I feel constantly torn .
I find food very reasonable, petrol came down in price this week too. I love my little car and have gotten used to the speed and narrow roads now.
My phone plan is great I used GiffGaff and it is 10 pounds a month for unlimited text 250 mins of calls and unlimited internet!
Thats all for now and I will try and come back here soon.
Oh and I love UK ebay you can get some awesome bargains here.
Life continues to be a roller coaster ride, my daughter stayed 3 months couldnt get a job, it is very very bad for work for unskilled here in Leicester, so sadly she has returned to the US. I didnt think she would stay with her twin being over there, her sister did come for 2 weeks though with a friend and the 3 of the had a great time, i think that was pushed twin 1 to go back.
I started work 10 days ago, I have to admit I hate it.. it is way too much for me, I got a job in a day Nursery-pre school, lots of things i dont like that I cant post on here. So now i am dreading going to work today, it is a 10 hour day too and I guess my 60 year old body is not up to it. Back to the grind stone, i was always in a fortunate position in the US of not having to work, now I am getting worried about my finances. My mum is not doing so well, and I am going to see her every day after work.. not getting home til almost 7.30 after leaving the house at 7.30 a.m.
I miss my children so much too..and they constantly ask me to go "home".
I love being home in the UK though, still not met anyone nasty or rude people in the shops, find everyone friendly and genuine.
I have considered a move back to NH but when I think of it properly I know that's not want i really want. But the pull of my children is great. I feel constantly torn .
I find food very reasonable, petrol came down in price this week too. I love my little car and have gotten used to the speed and narrow roads now.
My phone plan is great I used GiffGaff and it is 10 pounds a month for unlimited text 250 mins of calls and unlimited internet!
Thats all for now and I will try and come back here soon.
Oh and I love UK ebay you can get some awesome bargains here.
#3965
Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
I have lost that forum? on homes that look interesting so I will post here.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-33950716.html
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-22439868.html
Cheers
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-33950716.html
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-22439868.html
Cheers
#3966
Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Just a quick check in, wasnt sure where to post the other thread seems a bit "dead"
Life continues to be a roller coaster ride, my daughter stayed 3 months couldnt get a job, it is very very bad for work for unskilled here in Leicester, so sadly she has returned to the US. I didnt think she would stay with her twin being over there, her sister did come for 2 weeks though with a friend and the 3 of the had a great time, i think that was pushed twin 1 to go back.
I started work 10 days ago, I have to admit I hate it.. it is way too much for me, I got a job in a day Nursery-pre school, lots of things i dont like that I cant post on here. So now i am dreading going to work today, it is a 10 hour day too and I guess my 60 year old body is not up to it. Back to the grind stone, i was always in a fortunate position in the US of not having to work, now I am getting worried about my finances. My mum is not doing so well, and I am going to see her every day after work.. not getting home til almost 7.30 after leaving the house at 7.30 a.m.
I miss my children so much too..and they constantly ask me to go "home".
I love being home in the UK though, still not met anyone nasty or rude people in the shops, find everyone friendly and genuine.
I have considered a move back to NH but when I think of it properly I know that's not want i really want. But the pull of my children is great. I feel constantly torn .
I find food very reasonable, petrol came down in price this week too. I love my little car and have gotten used to the speed and narrow roads now.
My phone plan is great I used GiffGaff and it is 10 pounds a month for unlimited text 250 mins of calls and unlimited internet!
Thats all for now and I will try and come back here soon.
Oh and I love UK ebay you can get some awesome bargains here.
Life continues to be a roller coaster ride, my daughter stayed 3 months couldnt get a job, it is very very bad for work for unskilled here in Leicester, so sadly she has returned to the US. I didnt think she would stay with her twin being over there, her sister did come for 2 weeks though with a friend and the 3 of the had a great time, i think that was pushed twin 1 to go back.
I started work 10 days ago, I have to admit I hate it.. it is way too much for me, I got a job in a day Nursery-pre school, lots of things i dont like that I cant post on here. So now i am dreading going to work today, it is a 10 hour day too and I guess my 60 year old body is not up to it. Back to the grind stone, i was always in a fortunate position in the US of not having to work, now I am getting worried about my finances. My mum is not doing so well, and I am going to see her every day after work.. not getting home til almost 7.30 after leaving the house at 7.30 a.m.
I miss my children so much too..and they constantly ask me to go "home".
I love being home in the UK though, still not met anyone nasty or rude people in the shops, find everyone friendly and genuine.
I have considered a move back to NH but when I think of it properly I know that's not want i really want. But the pull of my children is great. I feel constantly torn .
I find food very reasonable, petrol came down in price this week too. I love my little car and have gotten used to the speed and narrow roads now.
My phone plan is great I used GiffGaff and it is 10 pounds a month for unlimited text 250 mins of calls and unlimited internet!
Thats all for now and I will try and come back here soon.
Oh and I love UK ebay you can get some awesome bargains here.
Last edited by islandwoman120; Jun 18th 2012 at 10:30 am. Reason: spelling
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
You can't quite leave all of America behind---
It was just announced that Walgreens Drug Stores is to buy Boots Chemists.
Well 55% anyway with the option to buy the remaining shares in 3 years. STA.
Keep it up. Americans and others are or have bought out Britain. I'm waiting for Marriots to buy Buckingham Palace and make it into a Hotel. "God Save the Queen"
Cheers
Come to think of it, it can go both ways. A few years ago The Brits bought the American fast food company Burger King. I don't think they still own it. Any others?
It was just announced that Walgreens Drug Stores is to buy Boots Chemists.
Well 55% anyway with the option to buy the remaining shares in 3 years. STA.
Keep it up. Americans and others are or have bought out Britain. I'm waiting for Marriots to buy Buckingham Palace and make it into a Hotel. "God Save the Queen"
Cheers
Come to think of it, it can go both ways. A few years ago The Brits bought the American fast food company Burger King. I don't think they still own it. Any others?
#3968
Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Perhaps they found out that the food wasn't so good after all! (joke) Don
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Erhum Rodney, I just read this quote from the Wall street Journal
[FONT="Century Gothic"]Many of the factors that normally correspond with a high rate of violence are not present in Nevada. The state is actually in the top 50% for poverty rate, income equality, and labor force participation. On the other hand, the state has a high teen birth rate and the second-highest percentage of its population without health insurance. Its citizens also have, according to Gallup, the second-worst access to basic necessities in the country. The state has the highest violent crime rate in the country, with 654.7 per every 100,000 residents recorded in 2010.[/FONT]
Read more: America’s Most (and Least) Peaceful States - 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/2012/04/26/amer...#ixzz1y6CoRS4X
I hope your not a bad influence in Pompey
Cheers
[FONT="Century Gothic"]Many of the factors that normally correspond with a high rate of violence are not present in Nevada. The state is actually in the top 50% for poverty rate, income equality, and labor force participation. On the other hand, the state has a high teen birth rate and the second-highest percentage of its population without health insurance. Its citizens also have, according to Gallup, the second-worst access to basic necessities in the country. The state has the highest violent crime rate in the country, with 654.7 per every 100,000 residents recorded in 2010.[/FONT]
Read more: America’s Most (and Least) Peaceful States - 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/2012/04/26/amer...#ixzz1y6CoRS4X
I hope your not a bad influence in Pompey
Cheers
#3970
Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Specially for Cheers! and the rest:
a visit to the cutest little Devon town, Shaldon:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/islandw...7630224798472/
a visit to the cutest little Devon town, Shaldon:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/islandw...7630224798472/
#3971
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Specially for Cheers! and the rest:
a visit to the cutest little Devon town, Shaldon:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/islandw...7630224798472/
a visit to the cutest little Devon town, Shaldon:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/islandw...7630224798472/
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Nice pictures and now I know where Shaldon is. You could almost walk there.
#3973
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Specially for Cheers! and the rest:
a visit to the cutest little Devon town, Shaldon:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/islandw...7630224798472/
a visit to the cutest little Devon town, Shaldon:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/islandw...7630224798472/
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
You can't quite leave all of America behind---
It was just announced that Walgreens Drug Stores is to buy Boots Chemists.
Well 55% anyway with the option to buy the remaining shares in 3 years. STA.
Keep it up. Americans and others are or have bought out Britain. I'm waiting for Marriots to buy Buckingham Palace and make it into a Hotel. "God Save the Queen"
Cheers
Come to think of it, it can go both ways. A few years ago The Brits bought the American fast food company Burger King. I don't think they still own it. Any others?
It was just announced that Walgreens Drug Stores is to buy Boots Chemists.
Well 55% anyway with the option to buy the remaining shares in 3 years. STA.
Keep it up. Americans and others are or have bought out Britain. I'm waiting for Marriots to buy Buckingham Palace and make it into a Hotel. "God Save the Queen"
Cheers
Come to think of it, it can go both ways. A few years ago The Brits bought the American fast food company Burger King. I don't think they still own it. Any others?
I for one hope the Walgreens Boots deal falls through, Boots is as English as you can get, its from my part of the country, why would ownership by Walgreens make it any better, I doubt it would, Im tired of Brits selling out, Business in America is mostly based on greed and I've had really my fill of it, I just dont trust American Corporations.
#3975
Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread
Fish: I am with you here. I have found it somewhat disconcerting upon my return to find so much globalization in the UK. At least that is what I think it is. On one hand it has made for a more educated society, in the sense that people in the UK travel a lot more than they used to and are more tolerant of the differences in other cultures. But I do see a lot of American products in stores, and American words in common usage ('you guys', 24/7 just for example). It is no longer a little island but a multi-cultural country. It always was a Commonwealth mixture, but now it is also a European mixture, so quite a melting pot (to use another American term!). I am sure other BE members will have their own spin on what I have written, and I may have blamed globalization when it is something quite different - so if others want to jump in here, please do.