OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Aug 22nd 2010, 5:15 am
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Aug 22nd 2010, 5:19 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
The only time I will have to take the test is if I wish to drive a manual transmission car. Other than that I just went to the office in Glasgow and gave them the picture, my passport, £50 and the filled in paperwork, I received the licence back in the mail 2 weeks later. I don't think I will take the test for the manual will just have to look for a automatic car when I can purchase.
Aug 22nd 2010, 5:45 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
The only time I will have to take the test is if I wish to drive a manual transmission car. Other than that I just went to the office in Glasgow and gave them the picture, my passport, £50 and the filled in paperwork, I received the licence back in the mail 2 weeks later. I don't think I will take the test for the manual will just have to look for a automatic car when I can purchase.
Aug 22nd 2010, 7:20 am
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Aug 22nd 2010, 10:43 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Lara,
You said you surrended your UK license. Where did you surrender it?
I would inquire as to your original UK license be reissued because I think they are good for life? That would avoid a lot of pain. I would say you don't have your license and could they replace it?
Fish and Chips,
I heard the same thing about riding first class on BMI. The person said her daughter was an employee so she was able to ride first class.
It would be interesting to find out which US cities they fly out of if any.
You said you surrended your UK license. Where did you surrender it?
I would inquire as to your original UK license be reissued because I think they are good for life? That would avoid a lot of pain. I would say you don't have your license and could they replace it?
Fish and Chips,
I heard the same thing about riding first class on BMI. The person said her daughter was an employee so she was able to ride first class.
It would be interesting to find out which US cities they fly out of if any.
Aug 22nd 2010, 10:58 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I wondered about the license I have always had mine and it is valid till 2021. Had it forever........
Aug 22nd 2010, 12:59 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I certainly have thought about moving further down south but at the moment financially it would be very difficult. I think the job situation is similiar to Ontario/Praries in Canada, always seems like there is more work in the East. Sometimes I find myself waking up in the middle of the night in an absolute panic that my husband and I will never be together again. I have thought about returning but then all that we have endured not only now but before would seem pointless. I do think though that when you are taken as a young child to another country you will always feel that you don't really belong anywhere
I have never been a quiter, so I have to believe that I will get to my goal this year. I do have to thank all of you for your thoughts and encouragement, you have become like family to me.
I have never been a quiter, so I have to believe that I will get to my goal this year. I do have to thank all of you for your thoughts and encouragement, you have become like family to me.
Aug 22nd 2010, 7:04 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Return of the lurker. Sorry if that sounds like a breed of dog, but here goes.
Thank you all very much for such a warm welcome, but on reflection, not being very computer literate, i did jump into the deep end. This I put down to having a drop to much of my home made Rose Petal Wine. I live in the West MIdlands, about 11 miles south of Birmingham. The countryside is a 5 minute
or so drive. I was born just a mile away from where I now live, and despite holidays in Europe have never felt the urge to move anywhere else. I suppose you would descibe me as a simple, stick in the mud yokel. I still work
now and again in order to enjoy the pleasures of life. In fact I worked eight and a half hours per day without a break over the last fortnight, so that is
85 hours in total. Trotty asked about the housing market,in some parts of the country prices have increased, in others they have dropped a wee bit. Around
where I live there has been quite a lot of new houses built .A couple of old hospitals have been demolished and are now housing estates. My son, having three teenage kids, wanted a bit more space, so sold his house and moved into a 5 bedroom , three storey house. I dread to think what the mortgage is.
How you would get on for car insurance I dont know, but would be expensive
if starting from scratch. I drive a 3 litre automatic and the comp ins is £250,
but that is with no claim discount. My 1.6 litre van is £156, so it does drop
down if you are not accident prone. There are plenty of benefits for old folk,
I myself could have had a bus and train pass at sixty years of age but prefer to travel under my own steam.The free swims were stopped at the start of this month, but it is still only a couple of quid.There are plenty of activities
going on in built up communities, but if anyone yearns for old world charm
I dont think it would be a problem.A question for Rod. Were you old enough
to be called up for NS before you emigrated? I think I have spoken enough
tonight. My next challenge is deciding what sort of wine to open,or pop to the
local pub. It is a hard life, innit. Best of luck to all you folks wherever you may be.That is the best I can do as I am not religous.
Thank you all very much for such a warm welcome, but on reflection, not being very computer literate, i did jump into the deep end. This I put down to having a drop to much of my home made Rose Petal Wine. I live in the West MIdlands, about 11 miles south of Birmingham. The countryside is a 5 minute
or so drive. I was born just a mile away from where I now live, and despite holidays in Europe have never felt the urge to move anywhere else. I suppose you would descibe me as a simple, stick in the mud yokel. I still work
now and again in order to enjoy the pleasures of life. In fact I worked eight and a half hours per day without a break over the last fortnight, so that is
85 hours in total. Trotty asked about the housing market,in some parts of the country prices have increased, in others they have dropped a wee bit. Around
where I live there has been quite a lot of new houses built .A couple of old hospitals have been demolished and are now housing estates. My son, having three teenage kids, wanted a bit more space, so sold his house and moved into a 5 bedroom , three storey house. I dread to think what the mortgage is.
How you would get on for car insurance I dont know, but would be expensive
if starting from scratch. I drive a 3 litre automatic and the comp ins is £250,
but that is with no claim discount. My 1.6 litre van is £156, so it does drop
down if you are not accident prone. There are plenty of benefits for old folk,
I myself could have had a bus and train pass at sixty years of age but prefer to travel under my own steam.The free swims were stopped at the start of this month, but it is still only a couple of quid.There are plenty of activities
going on in built up communities, but if anyone yearns for old world charm
I dont think it would be a problem.A question for Rod. Were you old enough
to be called up for NS before you emigrated? I think I have spoken enough
tonight. My next challenge is deciding what sort of wine to open,or pop to the
local pub. It is a hard life, innit. Best of luck to all you folks wherever you may be.That is the best I can do as I am not religous.
I'm paying $750 for each of my vehicles, one is a 1991 Toyota 4 runner SUV (Surf) 3 litre auto and the other is my 02 Chevy Astro work van, 4.3 litre auto, (the smallest van Chevy make), that's with no claims and no tickets.
Aug 22nd 2010, 7:05 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Hello ED, Whatever you do - don't quit! _ I know you won't because it would make your past months efforts, all so pointless. Now we have more UK problems! - Lloyds/TSB have rung my daughter, saying their Fraud Department, have blocked one of my payments, to ''kiddiecare.com'' (I cannot find such a company on the browser - so what the hell?) Then (2) As my Thai Visa expires in Feb, daughter Christine, cannot locate my P60, to be able to prove to Thai Immigration, that my income is 'legal' Then (3) Daughter also wants me to give the tenants SIX months notice, when we don't even, as yet know how much we will have saved, to buy furniture when we do go! Oh Dear - one thing after another! Take Care dontheturner x x
Aug 23rd 2010, 12:50 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Return of the lurker. Sorry if that sounds like a breed of dog, but here goes.
Thank you all very much for such a warm welcome, but on reflection, not being very computer literate, i did jump into the deep end. This I put down to having a drop to much of my home made Rose Petal Wine. I live in the West MIdlands, about 11 miles south of Birmingham. The countryside is a 5 minute
or so drive. I was born just a mile away from where I now live, and despite holidays in Europe have never felt the urge to move anywhere else. I suppose you would descibe me as a simple, stick in the mud yokel. I still work
now and again in order to enjoy the pleasures of life. In fact I worked eight and a half hours per day without a break over the last fortnight, so that is
85 hours in total. Trotty asked about the housing market,in some parts of the country prices have increased, in others they have dropped a wee bit. Around
where I live there has been quite a lot of new houses built .A couple of old hospitals have been demolished and are now housing estates. My son, having three teenage kids, wanted a bit more space, so sold his house and moved into a 5 bedroom , three storey house. I dread to think what the mortgage is.
How you would get on for car insurance I dont know, but would be expensive
if starting from scratch. I drive a 3 litre automatic and the comp ins is £250,
but that is with no claim discount. My 1.6 litre van is £156, so it does drop
down if you are not accident prone. There are plenty of benefits for old folk,
I myself could have had a bus and train pass at sixty years of age but prefer to travel under my own steam.The free swims were stopped at the start of this month, but it is still only a couple of quid.There are plenty of activities
going on in built up communities, but if anyone yearns for old world charm
I dont think it would be a problem.A question for Rod. Were you old enough
to be called up for NS before you emigrated? I think I have spoken enough
tonight. My next challenge is deciding what sort of wine to open,or pop to the
local pub. It is a hard life, innit. Best of luck to all you folks wherever you may be.That is the best I can do as I am not religous.
Thank you all very much for such a warm welcome, but on reflection, not being very computer literate, i did jump into the deep end. This I put down to having a drop to much of my home made Rose Petal Wine. I live in the West MIdlands, about 11 miles south of Birmingham. The countryside is a 5 minute
or so drive. I was born just a mile away from where I now live, and despite holidays in Europe have never felt the urge to move anywhere else. I suppose you would descibe me as a simple, stick in the mud yokel. I still work
now and again in order to enjoy the pleasures of life. In fact I worked eight and a half hours per day without a break over the last fortnight, so that is
85 hours in total. Trotty asked about the housing market,in some parts of the country prices have increased, in others they have dropped a wee bit. Around
where I live there has been quite a lot of new houses built .A couple of old hospitals have been demolished and are now housing estates. My son, having three teenage kids, wanted a bit more space, so sold his house and moved into a 5 bedroom , three storey house. I dread to think what the mortgage is.
How you would get on for car insurance I dont know, but would be expensive
if starting from scratch. I drive a 3 litre automatic and the comp ins is £250,
but that is with no claim discount. My 1.6 litre van is £156, so it does drop
down if you are not accident prone. There are plenty of benefits for old folk,
I myself could have had a bus and train pass at sixty years of age but prefer to travel under my own steam.The free swims were stopped at the start of this month, but it is still only a couple of quid.There are plenty of activities
going on in built up communities, but if anyone yearns for old world charm
I dont think it would be a problem.A question for Rod. Were you old enough
to be called up for NS before you emigrated? I think I have spoken enough
tonight. My next challenge is deciding what sort of wine to open,or pop to the
local pub. It is a hard life, innit. Best of luck to all you folks wherever you may be.That is the best I can do as I am not religous.
Regarding your car insurance that you are paying in the UK, IT SOUNDS SO VERY CHEAP, those rates that you are quoting are they for the whole year or for 6 months????
In Las Vegas the car insurance polices are for just 6 months at a time, so you renew every 6 months, --- probably cause no one can afford to pay for a whole year at a time,
I have just a very small Hyundai accent six years old, and I can only afford to pay by the month, and my premiums for full comp is $140 per month, so it would work out to $1,680 per year, so that is over 1,000 pounds per year UK money, and I have a perfect driving record, no accidents or claims for 14 years, so I even get a no claims bonus, and I still have to pay these rediculous high rates,
I think Vegas is one of the most expensive citys in the US for car insurance though cause there are so many accidents here,
Rodney.
Aug 23rd 2010, 1:49 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I can't remember if some one has already posted this on the mammoth thread that this one is but....
I use www.freecycle.org. You have be a member of yahoo groups tho.
Choose your area/village/city in the uk you are moving to or in. Then apply to join it. http://www.freecycle.org/group/UK/
I also am a member of the one in the city I am leaving (it is worldwide) helps me pass on stuff I am not selling and find moving stuff :-) just click on the other countries link.
The larger cities can generate alot of email in your in box - be warned!
Reeni
I use www.freecycle.org. You have be a member of yahoo groups tho.
Choose your area/village/city in the uk you are moving to or in. Then apply to join it. http://www.freecycle.org/group/UK/
I also am a member of the one in the city I am leaving (it is worldwide) helps me pass on stuff I am not selling and find moving stuff :-) just click on the other countries link.
The larger cities can generate alot of email in your in box - be warned!
Reeni
Aug 23rd 2010, 1:53 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Also property taxes are low in the UK compared to the $12,000 a year I have to pay here. Finally, my friends' utility bills are laughably small compared to my $1,000+ per month. Of course, NY is not a cheap place to live, and I have an old house, but still ... people in the UK have no idea how good they have it!
Aug 23rd 2010, 3:56 am
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Hi again Rodney and Charleygirl, yes it was so funny, I think the little man who did my test has been put on rest leave, poor thing, but as long as it goes
through at last, yes Rodney I have always envied people who are content in life, but I am determined to become content, and so far so good, when I look at other countries now, I say the grass is not always greener, and I have come to accept we are not spring chickens any more, and its nice feeling we belong, and no one is asking me to repeat myself as they don't understand my accent (although some of the Cork accents are a nightmare to understand and I'm from the same country so what chance have you lot
babysitting my grandkids at the moment and enjoying it, the weather has been really good for the uk, so that has been a bonus, Rodney get to the garage post haste or you will get lynched
Denise
through at last, yes Rodney I have always envied people who are content in life, but I am determined to become content, and so far so good, when I look at other countries now, I say the grass is not always greener, and I have come to accept we are not spring chickens any more, and its nice feeling we belong, and no one is asking me to repeat myself as they don't understand my accent (although some of the Cork accents are a nightmare to understand and I'm from the same country so what chance have you lot
babysitting my grandkids at the moment and enjoying it, the weather has been really good for the uk, so that has been a bonus, Rodney get to the garage post haste or you will get lynched Denise
Aug 23rd 2010, 4:05 am
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I use freecycle to list and get items. Got the most wonderful rocking chair with footstool for free and in excellent condition. I use it to list stuff if dont' want tax writeoff for donating to charity...
Aug 23rd 2010, 4:27 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Lara,
You said you surrended your UK license. Where did you surrender it?
I would inquire as to your original UK license be reissued because I think they are good for life? That would avoid a lot of pain. I would say you don't have your license and could they replace it?
Fish and Chips,
I heard the same thing about riding first class on BMI. The person said her daughter was an employee so she was able to ride first class.
It would be interesting to find out which US cities they fly out of if any.
You said you surrended your UK license. Where did you surrender it?
I would inquire as to your original UK license be reissued because I think they are good for life? That would avoid a lot of pain. I would say you don't have your license and could they replace it?
Fish and Chips,
I heard the same thing about riding first class on BMI. The person said her daughter was an employee so she was able to ride first class.
It would be interesting to find out which US cities they fly out of if any.
