OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
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Hope all is going well with you. That is what we plan to do some time in the future. I always said i would like to tour around scotland. Go up the west coast and down the east. We would have to do it in a camper van. We have an older touring caravan, but towing a caravan up those mountains would be very difficult.
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Hi everyone I got a new log in name... for personal reasons, hope everyones plans are still moving along nicely. PM me if you want to know how i was hahaha.
Sending of the paper work for my Citizenship next Monday.......another step towards my future.
Hope all of you already back in the UK are still happy...
Sending of the paper work for my Citizenship next Monday.......another step towards my future.
Hope all of you already back in the UK are still happy...
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DH and I never considered returning to the UK until he had his US citizenship in hand. You can't cross a bridge once it's been burned.....
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Well friends, it's finished: We turned in our notices here at work this morning!!!!!!
Our last day will be 06 Aug. Now there's no more "secrets" and we can fully bask in the excitement about our move back to England.
The news was taken well by our respective supervisors, although both seemed genuinely sad to see us go.
My job is menial, but my husband is the web developer so his absence is going to cause a major disruption. But, as we all know, nobody is indispensable - they will survive.
30 days from today we set sail on the QM2.![Thumbs Up](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Our US health insurance coverage will not expire until 01 September, which means that we will be covered during the 6 days we are on the ship, which is nice to know. Once we set foot upon UK soil, of course, NHS takes over.
Tonight begins a 3-week-end rotation of each of my grandsons spending the night with Neecie (that's what they call me). So tonight, it's supper at Josh's favorite place (McDonald's) followed by a trip to Wal-Mart. He wants some new puzzles, and Neecie will be more than happy to oblige.
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The news was taken well by our respective supervisors, although both seemed genuinely sad to see us go.
My job is menial, but my husband is the web developer so his absence is going to cause a major disruption. But, as we all know, nobody is indispensable - they will survive.
30 days from today we set sail on the QM2.
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Our US health insurance coverage will not expire until 01 September, which means that we will be covered during the 6 days we are on the ship, which is nice to know. Once we set foot upon UK soil, of course, NHS takes over.
Tonight begins a 3-week-end rotation of each of my grandsons spending the night with Neecie (that's what they call me). So tonight, it's supper at Josh's favorite place (McDonald's) followed by a trip to Wal-Mart. He wants some new puzzles, and Neecie will be more than happy to oblige.
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Aw Denise I am so happy for you......if only I had done this years ago before the children became big children......
I love this forum although it makes me sad too because of my missed opportunities......one day though I know it will be me.
Enjoy these next 30 days!
I am counting the days to my trip home to see my mum ( 88 years old). Not told my family here yet though![OhMy](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/ohmy.gif)
Oh just noticed you are nicknamed Neecie well I am Neasie too. haha
I love this forum although it makes me sad too because of my missed opportunities......one day though I know it will be me.
Enjoy these next 30 days!
I am counting the days to my trip home to see my mum ( 88 years old). Not told my family here yet though
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Oh just noticed you are nicknamed Neecie well I am Neasie too. haha
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Congrats Denise! Its probably all starting to hit home now
Resignation is always so final, and yet another check mark off your list. Wishing you all the best - enjoy your countdown. So many of us wish we were in your shoes!
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Congrats Denise, the countdown begins ![Thumbs Up](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Have fun with the grandchildren.
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Thanks everyone. Tony and I just got back from lunch (it's nice to work at the same place) and we were talking about that very same thing Wawa, about the finality/reality of it hitting home now. Hopefully it will be a good 20 more days of work. I've only been here for 6 months, but Tony's worked here for 3 years. Everyone here loves him (and is aware of his significant contributions) so his day has already been filled with loads of pats on the back, kudos, etc. This is good for him. Me, I work in a small office of 3 others and we are kind of "isolated" from the big picture of what we do here, so things on my end are a bit quieter, but that's okay. Just gives me more time to post on BE.
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Thanks everyone. Tony and I just got back from lunch (it's nice to work at the same place) and we were talking about that very same thing Wawa, about the finality/reality of it hitting home now. Hopefully it will be a good 20 more days of work. I've only been here for 6 months, but Tony's worked here for 3 years. Everyone here loves him (and is aware of his significant contributions) so his day has already been filled with loads of pats on the back, kudos, etc. This is good for him. Me, I work in a small office of 3 others and we are kind of "isolated" from the big picture of what we do here, so things on my end are a bit quieter, but that's okay. Just gives me more time to post on BE. ![Wink Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/msn/wink_smile.gif)
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Hi Peigi
Hope all is going well with you. That is what we plan to do some time in the future. I always said i would like to tour around scotland. Go up the west coast and down the east. We would have to do it in a camper van. We have an older touring caravan, but towing a caravan up those mountains would be very difficult.
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Hope all is going well with you. That is what we plan to do some time in the future. I always said i would like to tour around scotland. Go up the west coast and down the east. We would have to do it in a camper van. We have an older touring caravan, but towing a caravan up those mountains would be very difficult.
Take care Chris
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Sigh.
But you are right - they are part and parcel of the overall journey.
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Be interested to hear of any comments any of you would like to make in the New Zealand thread .. 'After 5 years I miss the UK'.
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Well done Denise...sure feels good doesn't it to give in that notice?
....like a black cloud lifted and the new adventure has begun...do wish you and your family all the best!!
....like a black cloud lifted and the new adventure has begun...do wish you and your family all the best!!
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Well friends, it's finished: We turned in our notices here at work this morning!!!!!!
Our last day will be 06 Aug. Now there's no more "secrets" and we can fully bask in the excitement about our move back to England.
The news was taken well by our respective supervisors, although both seemed genuinely sad to see us go.
My job is menial, but my husband is the web developer so his absence is going to cause a major disruption. But, as we all know, nobody is indispensable - they will survive.
30 days from today we set sail on the QM2.![Thumbs Up](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Our US health insurance coverage will not expire until 01 September, which means that we will be covered during the 6 days we are on the ship, which is nice to know. Once we set foot upon UK soil, of course, NHS takes over.
Tonight begins a 3-week-end rotation of each of my grandsons spending the night with Neecie (that's what they call me). So tonight, it's supper at Josh's favorite place (McDonald's) followed by a trip to Wal-Mart. He wants some new puzzles, and Neecie will be more than happy to oblige.![Love](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/wub.gif)
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The news was taken well by our respective supervisors, although both seemed genuinely sad to see us go.
My job is menial, but my husband is the web developer so his absence is going to cause a major disruption. But, as we all know, nobody is indispensable - they will survive.
30 days from today we set sail on the QM2.
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Our US health insurance coverage will not expire until 01 September, which means that we will be covered during the 6 days we are on the ship, which is nice to know. Once we set foot upon UK soil, of course, NHS takes over.
Tonight begins a 3-week-end rotation of each of my grandsons spending the night with Neecie (that's what they call me). So tonight, it's supper at Josh's favorite place (McDonald's) followed by a trip to Wal-Mart. He wants some new puzzles, and Neecie will be more than happy to oblige.
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I see you are going on the QM2 just a quick question how much baggage are you allowed to take and in what form. e.g. can it be in boxes or containers as well as suitcases ?
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