OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Oct 5th 2009, 7:50 pm
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Yes, was thinking about that, when i was single mom used to do that with the kids every Christmas.
Easterdawn Christmas will be hard but have you thought of doing some charity work, you know feeding the homeless of that type of thing the Church will probably have something they do. Better than being on your own.
I would stay away from the holiday homes that are for rent they are normally higher priced that a regular rented place. More down to earth.
I would stay away from the holiday homes that are for rent they are normally higher priced that a regular rented place. More down to earth.
Oct 5th 2009, 8:01 pm
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I know was in the local convenience shop today saw advert for silver fidge freezer , 1 year old, with ice maker and water for 150 pound, couldn't believe the price.
One of my PGR students was telling me just today that he and his wife have got some nice stuff at Clydeside antiques, so you might want to take a look there (not too far from Kilmarnock, I guess). The UK has always been a place to get great bargains on second-hand furniture and household items. In the US, on the other hand, people seem to advertise second-hand stuff for about 80% of what it cost new - never quite understood that.
Oct 5th 2009, 8:06 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Easterndawn did you try Lloyds TSB see link.....
http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
on there it states that you can use your passport as identity ........doesn't mention the need for utility bills or the like.
http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
on there it states that you can use your passport as identity ........doesn't mention the need for utility bills or the like.
Oct 5th 2009, 8:08 pm
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Yes, you are right about holiday cottages, I guess I am just wanting to have my own place. Difficult to live in someone elses place, can't run around in house PJ's, stay in bath to long, leave dishes till tomorrow if you want, the ordinary things of life
. I think also when you have some kind of home, you feel more settled, and that you can get on with life. Right now, I feel that I am visiting, not really living here.
. I think also when you have some kind of home, you feel more settled, and that you can get on with life. Right now, I feel that I am visiting, not really living here.Easterdawn Christmas will be hard but have you thought of doing some charity work, you know feeding the homeless of that type of thing the Church will probably have something they do. Better than being on your own.
I would stay away from the holiday homes that are for rent they are normally higher priced that a regular rented place. More down to earth.
I would stay away from the holiday homes that are for rent they are normally higher priced that a regular rented place. More down to earth.
Oct 5th 2009, 8:15 pm
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Thanks Patzy, thought I had talked to them, but maybe not when i went to their site in Kilmarnock, the address does not seem familiar, so will go there on Wednesday
Easterndawn did you try Lloyds TSB see link.....
http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
on there it states that you can use your passport as identity ........doesn't mention the need for utility bills or the like.
http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
on there it states that you can use your passport as identity ........doesn't mention the need for utility bills or the like.
Oct 5th 2009, 8:21 pm
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Also has anyone heard from Magistrate, would like to know how they got on with getting help with accomidation
They flew out the same day I did and I believe they were going to Manchester.
They flew out the same day I did and I believe they were going to Manchester.
Oct 5th 2009, 8:22 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Easterndawn did you try Lloyds TSB see link.....
http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
on there it states that you can use your passport as identity ........doesn't mention the need for utility bills or the like.
http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
on there it states that you can use your passport as identity ........doesn't mention the need for utility bills or the like.
Oct 5th 2009, 8:28 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Additionally, the British Bankers' Association has published a document for new arrivals wishing to open an account. It can be found at: http://www.bba.org.uk/content/1/c4/3...eaflet2004.pdf
There is an important paragraph at the end of the document that says:
If you have followed the advice in this leaflet and
you are still finding it difficult to open an account
with a bank in the UK, you may find it useful to
talk to the Branch Manager of the bank you have
visited.
This is quite important because, as a few bankers have said, some of these people opening accounts don't always fully understand the documents required for opening accounts. If in doubt, always ask for someone more senior.
Oct 6th 2009, 2:26 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Relocateme reporting in.
A few benchmarks to post today so a bit excited
University finally came to an end on Sunday with a pot luck party!Yaay
Final visit out of 26 to chiropractor Mon 8am..(strained ribcage)... even better..my Dr. bought photo album of his trip to Pyramids to show me as promised so had a good 30mins with him...
Passport arrived at 2pm Mon. delivered to door by Purolator courier in a UPS envelope (what's up with that) so I was overjoyed to leaf through its new plastic pages shimmering with holographic angels wings ( across my face) and
watery images of birds on every page...mmm very lovely
Picked up the house-for-sale signs and erected large one on front lawn
also selling my treadmill to the clerk on the real estate desk...another bonus!
A good days work in all.
A few benchmarks to post today so a bit excited
University finally came to an end on Sunday with a pot luck party!Yaay
Final visit out of 26 to chiropractor Mon 8am..(strained ribcage)... even better..my Dr. bought photo album of his trip to Pyramids to show me as promised so had a good 30mins with him...
Passport arrived at 2pm Mon. delivered to door by Purolator courier in a UPS envelope (what's up with that) so I was overjoyed to leaf through its new plastic pages shimmering with holographic angels wings ( across my face) and
watery images of birds on every page...mmm very lovely
Picked up the house-for-sale signs and erected large one on front lawn
also selling my treadmill to the clerk on the real estate desk...another bonus!
A good days work in all.
Oct 6th 2009, 2:34 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Easterndawn did you try Lloyds TSB see link.....
http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
on there it states that you can use your passport as identity ........doesn't mention the need for utility bills or the like.
http://www.lloydstsb.com/current_acc..._to_the_uk.asp
on there it states that you can use your passport as identity ........doesn't mention the need for utility bills or the like.
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/to...le6862394.ece#
Oct 6th 2009, 6:58 am
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Sounds like things are moving ahead. Hope your house sell soon, good luck
Relocateme reporting in.
A few benchmarks to post today so a bit excited
University finally came to an end on Sunday with a pot luck party!Yaay
Final visit out of 26 to chiropractor Mon 8am..(strained ribcage)... even better..my Dr. bought photo album of his trip to Pyramids to show me as promised so had a good 30mins with him...
Passport arrived at 2pm Mon. delivered to door by Purolator courier in a UPS envelope (what's up with that) so I was overjoyed to leaf through its new plastic pages shimmering with holographic angels wings ( across my face) and
watery images of birds on every page...mmm very lovely
Picked up the house-for-sale signs and erected large one on front lawn
also selling my treadmill to the clerk on the real estate desk...another bonus!
A good days work in all.
A few benchmarks to post today so a bit excited
University finally came to an end on Sunday with a pot luck party!Yaay
Final visit out of 26 to chiropractor Mon 8am..(strained ribcage)... even better..my Dr. bought photo album of his trip to Pyramids to show me as promised so had a good 30mins with him...
Passport arrived at 2pm Mon. delivered to door by Purolator courier in a UPS envelope (what's up with that) so I was overjoyed to leaf through its new plastic pages shimmering with holographic angels wings ( across my face) and
watery images of birds on every page...mmm very lovely
Picked up the house-for-sale signs and erected large one on front lawn
also selling my treadmill to the clerk on the real estate desk...another bonus!
A good days work in all.
Oct 6th 2009, 3:49 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Hello,
I had meeting with NI people this am, it went very well, no problems, they didn't even ask for the letter from my friend stating that i was renting room from her. I did offer it though and they photocopied it and gave it back to me. The lady did say that she would be very surprised if I do not have a NI number, she said they used to give them out to children when the parents got Child Allowance, never heard of this. Will get number in about two weeks, one if I have one already, card in about 4 weeks.
I was vey impressed with the taxi's in Glasgow, when i left the train sataion i approached taxi driver asking him how much to the Regent Street West, he said you don't need a taxi lass it's just a little ways and gave me directons. Actually he forgot to tell me it was on top of a very steep hill and a little further than he said, but it was okay
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Did go shopping on Sauchiehall Street for rain coat/jacket, bought very nice Outrider, for 34 pounds, 95p's I knew this brand name and know that in Canada it is very expensive.
Went to T.K. Max, sister stores to Winners in Canada and TJ Max in US. Found it a bit unorganized, but prices were decent.
The train system in Uk is bar none, it runs on time for a decent price, and is reasonable clean, not a bad way to travel, cost from Kilmaurs to Glasgow 5pounds 65p's return, not to bad.
I had meeting with NI people this am, it went very well, no problems, they didn't even ask for the letter from my friend stating that i was renting room from her. I did offer it though and they photocopied it and gave it back to me. The lady did say that she would be very surprised if I do not have a NI number, she said they used to give them out to children when the parents got Child Allowance, never heard of this. Will get number in about two weeks, one if I have one already, card in about 4 weeks.
I was vey impressed with the taxi's in Glasgow, when i left the train sataion i approached taxi driver asking him how much to the Regent Street West, he said you don't need a taxi lass it's just a little ways and gave me directons. Actually he forgot to tell me it was on top of a very steep hill and a little further than he said, but it was okay
. Did go shopping on Sauchiehall Street for rain coat/jacket, bought very nice Outrider, for 34 pounds, 95p's I knew this brand name and know that in Canada it is very expensive.
Went to T.K. Max, sister stores to Winners in Canada and TJ Max in US. Found it a bit unorganized, but prices were decent. The train system in Uk is bar none, it runs on time for a decent price, and is reasonable clean, not a bad way to travel, cost from Kilmaurs to Glasgow 5pounds 65p's return, not to bad.
Oct 6th 2009, 5:34 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Hello,
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I was vey impressed with the taxi's in Glasgow, when i left the train sataion i approached taxi driver asking him how much to the Regent Street West, he said you don't need a taxi lass it's just a little ways and gave me directons. Actually he forgot to tell me it was on top of a very steep hill and a little further than he said, but it was okay.
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I was vey impressed with the taxi's in Glasgow, when i left the train sataion i approached taxi driver asking him how much to the Regent Street West, he said you don't need a taxi lass it's just a little ways and gave me directons. Actually he forgot to tell me it was on top of a very steep hill and a little further than he said, but it was okay
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Oct 6th 2009, 6:17 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Fast approaching 50 ( 7 days to go!!! Yikes!!) so hope I qualify for this club!
My wife (US born and bred) and myself are just starting to put the pieces together to move back to the UK after 4 1/2 years. Scary!! We are returning for family reasons, to be nearer my children who are still in the UK - I have been too far away for too long! We have tried living near to, and working with my in laws in South Carolina and I will just say it didn't quite work and it is time to move on!
Right now I have given up my job to get everything ready here in the US, and am just embarking on the job hunt back in the UK. It is going to be near impossible I know, but it has to be done! I am going to do some temp work once we have most things in place and will be looking to move once our dogs are ready to go ( should be about June next year).
Anyway, I just wanted to say that I feel as though I am on the edge of a cliff, waiting to jump, and I am scared stiff. It is just the unknown I guess, and once the future becomes clearer things will look better.
It is nice to know that I am amongst a good bunch of people who have been scared to do new things, but have done them anyway, and have not always taken the easiest road in life - staying put! Hope this makes sense!
My wife (US born and bred) and myself are just starting to put the pieces together to move back to the UK after 4 1/2 years. Scary!! We are returning for family reasons, to be nearer my children who are still in the UK - I have been too far away for too long! We have tried living near to, and working with my in laws in South Carolina and I will just say it didn't quite work and it is time to move on!
Right now I have given up my job to get everything ready here in the US, and am just embarking on the job hunt back in the UK. It is going to be near impossible I know, but it has to be done! I am going to do some temp work once we have most things in place and will be looking to move once our dogs are ready to go ( should be about June next year).
Anyway, I just wanted to say that I feel as though I am on the edge of a cliff, waiting to jump, and I am scared stiff. It is just the unknown I guess, and once the future becomes clearer things will look better.
It is nice to know that I am amongst a good bunch of people who have been scared to do new things, but have done them anyway, and have not always taken the easiest road in life - staying put! Hope this makes sense!
Oct 6th 2009, 7:28 pm
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