OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Sep 24th 2010, 3:24 am
#5866
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Hightide, Congrats on the sale of your home, 10 days and full asking price is amazing, Ive been trying to sell my parents home for a year now, its difficult in this area, prices are still dropping, and for sale signs pop up almost everyday... after Ive sold my parents home I have to sell mine, this seems like a never ending chore, even so good luck to you, it has to give us hope.
Sep 24th 2010, 4:23 am
#5867
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
You got away Easy, Id hate others to think that was a typical test, I had about ten questions, many were history questions, my worst subject, all answers were in the 100 questions you mentioned earlier.
Sep 24th 2010, 4:30 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I know a few people have brought up the subject of driving tests in the UK, I know when I took my test back in 73-74 the waiting list was 3-4 months long, is it the same these days? I mention this so people retuning on an American licence can understand its not like the DMV in the USA, where you walk in and take your test on an instant.
Next you will then have to find an insurance company who will insure you. The premium will be high but will drop back down once you get your permanent license.
Before you can take the practical driving test, you will have to pass a theory test AND a hazard perception test (both computerized tests).
For those of you who have been gone a long time, the practical test has changed over the years and there are a few things about it that are changing again in October 2010.
Oh yes - of course it goes without saying that ALL the above costs money!
Everything you always wanted to know about passing your UK driving exam but were afraid to ask
..... can be found here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/index.htmI suppose the rules might be different for you Brits who are returning to the UK after years of living abroad but I don't know about that!
Sep 24th 2010, 4:38 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
The "Life in the UK Test" I had to take/pass in order to get my UK residency (it is also the same test used for UK Citizenship) was a computerized test of 24 questions. I think you can miss up to 7 questions.
I studied for months and months (reading the study guide and taking online practice tests) beforehand and I found it a very difficult test! There were lots of percentages to know, etc. (But I did pass.)
Try it yourself! http://www.hiren.info/life-in-the-uk-test/1
Sep 24th 2010, 4:39 am
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Sep 24th 2010, 8:44 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
We are following the following Brit productions. Midsummer Murders,
MI 5, Inspector Lewis, Doyle? and Inspector Morse.
The actor for Inspector Morse died unfortunately.
Yay, for British productions.
MI 5, Inspector Lewis, Doyle? and Inspector Morse.
The actor for Inspector Morse died unfortunately.
Yay, for British productions.
Sep 24th 2010, 9:10 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Love most of the brit mysteries too. If you haven't already seen it try tracking down "Foyle's War" with the wonderful Michael Kitchen. It is a mystery set in homeland England during WWII. Still miss John Thaw (Morse) and also enjoyed him in Kavanagh QC. Also love Midsomer Murders, even although the body count is pretty high in those quaint villages. OH and I always have a bet on what the count will be.
Sep 24th 2010, 9:30 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
The "Life in the UK Test" I had to take/pass in order to get my UK residency (it is also the same test used for UK Citizenship) was a computerized test of 24 questions. I think you can miss up to 7 questions.
I studied for months and months (reading the study guide and taking online practice tests) beforehand and I found it a very difficult test! There were lots of percentages to know, etc. (But I did pass.)
Try it yourself! http://www.hiren.info/life-in-the-uk-test/1
I studied for months and months (reading the study guide and taking online practice tests) beforehand and I found it a very difficult test! There were lots of percentages to know, etc. (But I did pass.)
Try it yourself! http://www.hiren.info/life-in-the-uk-test/1
Sep 24th 2010, 9:30 am
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Sep 24th 2010, 9:53 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Sep 24th 2010, 10:01 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
OK you started it.
I don't like BBC America especially that dumb show Top Gear.
Love Rowan Atkinson but never understood 'Black Adder'
Never understood the Holy Grail?
I could watch A Fish Called Wander over and over again.
I don't like BBC America especially that dumb show Top Gear.
Love Rowan Atkinson but never understood 'Black Adder'
Never understood the Holy Grail?
I could watch A Fish Called Wander over and over again.
Sep 24th 2010, 10:05 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Love most of the brit mysteries too. If you haven't already seen it try tracking down "Foyle's War" with the wonderful Michael Kitchen. It is a mystery set in homeland England during WWII. Still miss John Thaw (Morse) and also enjoyed him in Kavanagh QC. Also love Midsomer Murders, even although the body count is pretty high in those quaint villages. OH and I always have a bet on what the count will be.
Sep 24th 2010, 10:08 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
In arizona on PBS we get a great show called "New Tricks". It's very British and wonderful. I had huge school project due today and am cramming it in now as I watched the show last night as don't ever like to miss an episdoe! . check it out if it's in your area..
Sep 24th 2010, 10:11 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Hi all my firends......well firstly PASSED MY CITIZENSHIP inteview yesterday, easy peasy....all that worry for nothing.
Really tired as i had a horrible flight etc that i wll tell all about tomorrow,
BUT wanted to say arrived heathrow at 11.30 a.m and so far have had
One Galaxy
One bag cheese and onion crisps
One Cherry Bakewell.
One scotch egg
One mini pork pie
2 slices hovis brown bread with corned beef and branston and very soon I am having a very large glass of wine.
First impressions, lots and lots of Cars.....and it was peeing down at heathrow when I landed, am I happy? you bet your life I am....
Had to laugh saw the ladies looking pissed off with heavy shopping bags from Iceland, walking.........never see anyone walking with bags where i live in USA.
Really tired as i had a horrible flight etc that i wll tell all about tomorrow,
BUT wanted to say arrived heathrow at 11.30 a.m and so far have had
One Galaxy
One bag cheese and onion crisps
One Cherry Bakewell.
One scotch egg
One mini pork pie
2 slices hovis brown bread with corned beef and branston and very soon I am having a very large glass of wine.
First impressions, lots and lots of Cars.....and it was peeing down at heathrow when I landed, am I happy? you bet your life I am....
Had to laugh saw the ladies looking pissed off with heavy shopping bags from Iceland, walking.........never see anyone walking with bags where i live in USA.
I told you It would be easy,
Congrats on passing the USC test, hi (Yank)
Glad you arrived in UK safely,
Cant wait to hear all your news, keep posting wont you,
Rodney.
