Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
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The "whole world" can trade with the UK now.
I see one "unintended consequence" of the referendum and the consequent collapse of the pound is that the income requirements for non-EU spouses are now considerably less in non-pound terms. It would be hilarious if an effect of the vote is an increase in non-EU immigration.
I see one "unintended consequence" of the referendum and the consequent collapse of the pound is that the income requirements for non-EU spouses are now considerably less in non-pound terms. It would be hilarious if an effect of the vote is an increase in non-EU immigration.
Unintended consequences are not very uncommon, (Ask Boris et al).
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We just got back from England. Spent time with family in Surrey for a while, staying in the Epsom area. We then spent time in Rye and Eastbourne. Drove all around Kent and East Sussex. We went to Whitstable, Canterbury, Dover, Hastings, Tunbridge Wells, Rye, Camber Sands, Eastbourne, Battle, Brighton, Beachy Head, Rottingdean and Lewes.
I had forgotten how pretty Kent and Sussex are. The Sovereign Harbour area at Eastbourne is lovely - a great retirement area if you have the money. We also enjoyed Whitstable very much. Great shopping at Tunbridge Wells! You should definitely check out Kent. The warmest and driest area of the U.K.
We go off the beaten track, and go down little country lanes. Very pretty area, Never seen so many rabbits!
I had forgotten how pretty Kent and Sussex are. The Sovereign Harbour area at Eastbourne is lovely - a great retirement area if you have the money. We also enjoyed Whitstable very much. Great shopping at Tunbridge Wells! You should definitely check out Kent. The warmest and driest area of the U.K.
We go off the beaten track, and go down little country lanes. Very pretty area, Never seen so many rabbits!
We spent last week caravanning in Dymchurch and also explored that area as well as East Sussex, did not quite get to Eastbourne, ran out of time. We have purchased a National Trust membership and spent a great deal of time exploring the homes which we love. Well worth the price, I think we have seen about 25 places out of the 500. A couple of months ago we did Dorset at Charmouth caravanning and explored part of Devon and Dorset coast. Love Dorset. We do like Kent but I find it a bit busy. We are going to the Whistable Festival on 21st July with friends for 3 nights sharing a cottage so looking forward to that. Everywhere we go I keep looking out for possible other retirement spot as I miss the sea but when we come back to our house here in South Bucks, we realise just how nice it is also staying in the Chilterns. UK has so many beautiful places and yes retirement is great because I aim to see everyone of them before I die! Forget about rest of the world! Done most of that so happy to be here in England. Brexit did scare me a bit but now I am also embracing the idea and feel we need to move forward and reu ite the country. I am also looking forward to a female prime minister for a change. Thanks Rodney for resurrecting this thread even if it started out again a bit heated.
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We spent last week caravanning in Dymchurch and also explored that area as well as East Sussex, did not quite get to Eastbourne, ran out of time. We have purchased a National Trust membership and spent a great deal of time exploring the homes which we love. Well worth the price, I think we have seen about 25 places out of the 500. A couple of months ago we did Dorset at Charmouth caravanning and explored part of Devon and Dorset coast. Love Dorset. We do like Kent but I find it a bit busy. We are going to the Whistable Festival on 21st July with friends for 3 nights sharing a cottage so looking forward to that. Everywhere we go I keep looking out for possible other retirement spot as I miss the sea but when we come back to our house here in South Bucks, we realise just how nice it is also staying in the Chilterns. UK has so many beautiful places and yes retirement is great because I aim to see everyone of them before I die! Forget about rest of the world! Done most of that so happy to be here in England. Brexit did scare me a bit but now I am also embracing the idea and feel we need to move forward and reu ite the country. I am also looking forward to a female prime minister for a change. Thanks Rodney for resurrecting this thread even if it started out again a bit heated.
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We spent last week caravanning in Dymchurch and also explored that area as well as East Sussex, did not quite get to Eastbourne, ran out of time. We have purchased a National Trust membership and spent a great deal of time exploring the homes which we love. Well worth the price, I think we have seen about 25 places out of the 500. A couple of months ago we did Dorset at Charmouth caravanning and explored part of Devon and Dorset coast. Love Dorset. We do like Kent but I find it a bit busy. We are going to the Whistable Festival on 21st July with friends for 3 nights sharing a cottage so looking forward to that. Everywhere we go I keep looking out for possible other retirement spot as I miss the sea but when we come back to our house here in South Bucks, we realise just how nice it is also staying in the Chilterns. UK has so many beautiful places and yes retirement is great because I aim to see everyone of them before I die! Forget about rest of the world! Done most of that so happy to be here in England. Brexit did scare me a bit but now I am also embracing the idea and feel we need to move forward and reu ite the country. I am also looking forward to a female prime minister for a change. Thanks Rodney for resurrecting this thread even if it started out again a bit heated.
I went to school camp (tent) in Charmouth many moons ago. I was in Dorchester two years ago visiting a friend, and we drove through there to Weymouth, and also went to Lyme Regis, Swanage, Bournemouth, Poole, etc. I have family in Bournemouth. I really like Dorchester, but the property prices there are dreadful! Two different train lines there, which is good. I took the train from Bristol to Dorchester that time.
Hubby likes the UK, but not too keen on the weather! The parking on the street also drives him crackers. We vowed to have fish and chips once, but I think we had them about four times!
PS. When in Surrey, the whole family of us went to the National Trust Polesden Lacey house in Dorking. Very nice day out on a sunny day, so that you can enjoy the gardens.
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Well Andy Murray won the mens singles final at wimbledon today, great game it was too,
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The street parking also really gets to me. When they built our housing estate in the 60/70's they put in a small integral garage to fit a mini and one space in front of house and the cars on the road were not like now. Our retired neighbours next to us have 1 space dont use garage and park 3 cars between them on road, most people have two at least so where do they park, all on the pavements meant for walking! I would like to move somewhere quiter but OH loves it here. Some houses in town have no parking,opening straight onto road and double yellow lines. First thing we did to our front was to take away the muddy awful weedy grass and open up our driveway right up to neighbours property and put down aggregate stones with some nice pots and now we have parking for 3 cars, even though we only have 1 small one but at least friends visiting have somewhere to park.
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The street parking also really gets to me. When they built our housing estate in the 60/70's they put in a small integral garage to fit a mini and one space in front of house and the cars on the road were not like now. Our retired neighbours next to us have 1 space dont use garage and park 3 cars between them on road, most people have two at least so where do they park, all on the pavements meant for walking! I would like to move somewhere quiter but OH loves it here. Some houses in town have no parking,opening straight onto road and double yellow lines. First thing we did to our front was to take away the muddy awful weedy grass and open up our driveway right up to neighbours property and put down aggregate stones with some nice pots and now we have parking for 3 cars, even though we only have 1 small one but at least friends visiting have somewhere to park.
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Are you kidding? I think Scotland is a lovely place, I went there on a short visit for two days in 1962
Scotlands great!!! I just can't stand that fool whats her name? eh oh yeah Nicholas Sturguen talk about a turn off the Guy before her was a twerp too, but at least his voice was a little easier on the old ears
Scotlands great!!! I just can't stand that fool whats her name? eh oh yeah Nicholas Sturguen talk about a turn off the Guy before her was a twerp too, but at least his voice was a little easier on the old ears
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Are you kidding? I think Scotland is a lovely place, I went there on a short visit for two days in 1962
Scotlands great!!! I just can't stand that fool whats her name? eh oh yeah Nicholas Sturguen talk about a turn off the Guy before her was a twerp too, but at least his voice was a little easier on the old ears
Scotlands great!!! I just can't stand that fool whats her name? eh oh yeah Nicholas Sturguen talk about a turn off the Guy before her was a twerp too, but at least his voice was a little easier on the old ears
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Are you kidding? I think Scotland is a lovely place, I went there on a short visit for two days in 1962
Scotlands great!!! I just can't stand that fool whats her name? eh oh yeah Nicholas Sturguen talk about a turn off the Guy before her was a twerp too, but at least his voice was a little easier on the old ears
Scotlands great!!! I just can't stand that fool whats her name? eh oh yeah Nicholas Sturguen talk about a turn off the Guy before her was a twerp too, but at least his voice was a little easier on the old ears
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Now on the other hand I really like Ruth Davidson, Scotland's conservative leader, she is a great speaker, and a powerful politician who really and truly believes in what she is talking about, does not hide anything, she is openly gay, and she calls a spade a spade, if I was a Scotsman I would vote for her in Scotland's next general election, she would make a wonderful First Minister.
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I drove to Los Angeles on Monday and back yesterday. For the doctors appointment.
Long way. 846 miles round trip.
Lots of people traveling on that road.
The temperature was about 107.
I feel drained.
Home to rest.
I hope everyone is OK?
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Long way. 846 miles round trip.
Lots of people traveling on that road.
The temperature was about 107.
I feel drained.
Home to rest.
I hope everyone is OK?
Cheers