dontheturner

Cigi, As opposed to all this sarcasm, I am 'accused' of, Let me say, the web site you give at the bottom, tells fantastic stories, of the old pub. I think it should be preserved - you know - repaired enough for it to continue. I would love to visit, and take photos, for posterity. THANK YOU dontheturner

pcmaccallum

Well i hope when you read this you are on the ship relaxing. Have a wonderful trip and we wish you nothing but good luck in your new life.

Chris

pcmaccallum

Best wishes are coming your way for a happy future in your new life.

Chris

pcmaccallum

Hopefully you get back on track very soon

Chris

Marmalade

Thank you Chris

charleygirl

Yes well i think it is quiet before the storm, husband is mad, and I am sure as it gets nearer the girls will gang up on me It didnt sink in I dont think, and i left as soon as I told them so dodge any incoming......
Things have been bad for a very long time.

Hightide, sorry about the plans, hope it all comes together soon. Gigi good luck, are you just going home to get a feel for life in the UK again with a veiw to a move.
Cheers welcome to the forum, plenty to read here, lots of gone before us now since this thread started. enjoy reading.

I cant wait to hear about Denise's trip on the QE2

dgjamison

Hi Charleygirl, I agree with you I don't think the news has sank in yet, but try to stay strong, the one thing it will do is let them all know you are serious in your intentions, sometimes we are taken for granted and it is a case of "oh she's just talking nothing will come of it" so just maybe this will give the jolt that maybe they all need, I know when I booked our flights back to Canada, my family got a real shock, I had talked about it for so long and did'nt do anything they thought I was just talking, I am keeping everything crossed for you (fingers/toes that all goes to plan). You know maybe when you are not there the kids will realise just how much you mean to them (like with my family, they really missed us I had never been away from them in my life and they always were the most important thing to me) so when I was'nt there I think it really hit them. You sound to me like you have been there for everyone except yourself, so gw when you go home it will be your time and you will have the space and peace to find out what is best for you. We are all with you and support you in whatever decision you come to, Good luck
Denise

dgjamison

Marmalade All the best for the future and have a good and safe flight home, let us know how you get on
Denise

dgjamison

I totally agree with you Dontheturner, it is a disgrace that pubs like that should close down, they should be preserved it is part of the history and culture of England. Too many historic buildings are being pulled down, when you look at Brittany and Normandy in France and other parts of Europe who have preserved their buildings it is a shame to see the uk/ireland destroy theirs

dgjamison

Trottytrue, it must be so hard for you, but just try and keep it in your head it will definately be you one day, and hopefully that will be sooner rather than later, I am keeping fingers crossed the house will sell soon and you get your hearts desire try and keep your spirits up, its hard at times I know, but things will come together for you tooDenise

trottytrue

I have been going back over all the posts made and have reached page 100. I was intending on putting the information all in one post but I am worried I will lose all I have entered so I am posting the first of 3 information posts for those interested. Hope it helps. Perhaps later I will go back and combine them all.

Banking Information.....

http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
Bank information leaflet for returning to UK.
http://www.bba.org.uk/content/1/c4/3...eaflet2004.pdf

Applying for National Health Number.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTax...ts/DG_10014073


Fitted Sheet sizes.
http://www.platformbeds.com/translating_bed_sizes.html In the UK one chap has become very well known on TV and in other media for money saving tips (Martyn Lewis) and he has the website listed below:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/

2) As to the suggestion someone posted about some sort of advice centre for the expats aged 50+ returning to the UK, perhaps SAGA may be interested and might even consider having a column in their magazine or on their website (it's an organisation for people aged 50+, I guess the N.American equivalent is the AARP - American Association for Retired Persons)

http://www.saga.co.uk/

Relocate Information Services.
http://www.ukrelocation.com/
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governme...eUK/DG_4000140

T.V. License.
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/

Shopping:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Home.h...os%26aqi%3Dg10
http://www.bhs.co.uk/
http://www.johnlewis.com/

Dogs on Cunard address:
Kennel Reservations
Phone: (800)-5-CUNARD/800-528-6273
Fax: (661)284-4749
Email: [email protected]
More dog information:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Shippi...Back_to_the_UK

pension information:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensions...it/DG_1001869

Post Office Information:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensions...it/DG_10018692
http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/p...diaId=9630077

Conversion Information 6months forecast.
http://forecasts.org/pound.htm

HighTide

Thank you so much for putting all this information in one place. It is very much appreciated and invaluable.

You do great work Trotty.

Marmalade

Trottytrue, what a wealth of information this is. Thank you so much. I will definitely use it, as I am leaving for Scotland tomorrow morning YAY

charleygirl

Trotty thats awesome, I must make a note of the page to find them....... wow must have taken ages.
marmalade, how excited are you tonight!!!!!!

As for my lot, haha they didnt realise i had booked the ticket already, now i see why everyone was so calm......didnt think I would do it.....

Wawa

Trotty, thanks so much compiling that info! I am going to cut and paste into a document to refer to when I need. This was a really great idea!

Charleygirl, I think they have grossly underestimated you Show 'em what you're made of, girl...