OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Sep 24th 2010, 1:27 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
- I get the message that you need at least 75% to pass the test - I got 83% first test (passed), 70% second test (failed), 75% third test (passed) and then I stopped 
Some questions were hard , some silly and I guessed correctly the number of member in the Welsh Assembly 
And the one regarding West Indians being recruited to work on the buses was guessed because of the old comedy show of the same name - who'd have though my childhood viewing habits would come in helpful!!
Sep 24th 2010, 1:38 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
- I get the message that you need at least 75% to pass the test - I got 83% first test (passed), 70% second test (failed), 75% third test (passed) and then I stopped Some questions were hard , some silly and I guessed correctly the number of member in the Welsh Assembly And the one regarding West Indians being recruited to work on the buses was guessed because of the old comedy show of the same name - who'd have though my childhood viewing habits would come in helpful!!
) but it did say you passed. I'm off to try again and read more carefullyOK I tried a few more tests passed 4 our of 5 of them. even got 100% on one!
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Sep 24th 2010, 4:53 pm
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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
I did well at first and passed, as I continued I guessed at things I had no clue about and my score went down the toilet, I know alot about the UK, I live and breath it everyday with passion, but the percentages are so close Id bet most Brits living in the UK couldnt answer some of those questions correctly, some questions seemed a bit dumb and Yes I know I sound like a loser, the bus driver I thought was a trick, little did I know thats why we had so many bus drivers from abroad.
Sep 24th 2010, 5:09 pm
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I sure hope our station shows MI-5, I like PBS but they do vary shows through out the country, I used to live near Salt Lake, we had a few hours Britcoms on every night of the week, Here in Oregon we have just three Britscoms on Saturday night, that's it. huhhhhhh, I expected better from somewhere so diverse as Portland.
Sep 24th 2010, 5:24 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
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We are following the following Brit productions. Midsummer Murders,
MI 5, Inspector Lewis, Doyle? and Inspector Morse.
My wife and I watch every British mystery that we get a chance to see, we enjoy them so much, we like the ones above, plus Frost, New Tricks, Hustle, Miss Marples, Inspector Lyndley, Foyles War, and oldies like Cracker, Silent Witness and Waking the Dead, I'm sure I've missed many others, I wonder how many others we miss that don't show in America.
We are following the following Brit productions. Midsummer Murders,
MI 5, Inspector Lewis, Doyle? and Inspector Morse.
My wife and I watch every British mystery that we get a chance to see, we enjoy them so much, we like the ones above, plus Frost, New Tricks, Hustle, Miss Marples, Inspector Lyndley, Foyles War, and oldies like Cracker, Silent Witness and Waking the Dead, I'm sure I've missed many others, I wonder how many others we miss that don't show in America.
Sep 24th 2010, 5:41 pm
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That's too bad, but we all have preference, I like BBC America especially Top Gear, the New series starts this Monday.
I Love Rowan Atkinson shows and I do get Black Adder, I think you either get it or you don't, I just love it although some are better than others, I also enjoy Hugh Laurie and Stephen Frye in Black Adder.
Sep 25th 2010, 2:11 am
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I absolutely love "New Tricks". It was shown here for a few years, but not recently (although I know the show is still in production). The first few series are now available at Amazon or Netflix. It's a mixture of mystery/comedy - retired police officers recalled to investigate former "closed cases". Love Dennis Waterman in it.
Sep 25th 2010, 4:37 am
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yes it is super. very very British nobody else could make same show..you know Dennis Waterman sings the song on the show.. "It's alright, it's okay, doesn't even matter if you're old and grey".. It's a catchy song and now I will have in my head for rest os fay..
Sep 25th 2010, 4:38 am
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i just got rid of BBC America they keep showing in Arizona episidoes Star Trek Generations day in and out. i never thougth I would get rid of it but did. Netflix is beckoning..Sorry to get off track with topic of this discussion. to get back on track - I will be in UK for Xmas for first time since left UK back in 1984.. should be fun..spending xmas when sun shines all bloody day not my cup of tea.
Sep 25th 2010, 4:44 am
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i just got rid of BBC America they keep showing in Arizona episidoes Star Trek Generations day in and out. i never thougth I would get rid of it but did. Netflix is beckoning..Sorry to get off track with topic of this discussion. to get back on track - I will be in UK for Xmas for first time since left UK back in 1984.. should be fun..spending xmas when sun shines all bloody day not my cup of tea.
Sep 25th 2010, 4:46 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
My home town is Preston but to be honest may spend it with friends in Scotland (Newton Stewart).. So miss England but time is not right for me to return and right now have more career opportunities than I would in UK. Brill place though and will always miss it.
Sep 25th 2010, 5:09 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Rodney.
Sep 25th 2010, 5:21 am
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Well I had my medical yesterday, I think I posted on the site it was next week, sorry. I passed, not with flying colors, overweight, etc. but I can now really feel that sense of joy at being gainfully employed. I also recieved my first paycheck in my account this morning, they pay on the last Friday of the month and it includes pay up until next Thursday, how different is that from the last place
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I am really enjoying my job, the office is a nice mix of men, women, old and young and my manager is a lovely person with a great sense of humour. I finally feel that I have arrived, although it is actually a year today. My goodness how that year has flown past, so many ups and downs, some of those downs were a long way down, but my heartfelt thanks goes out to all of you on this thread for your love and support.
Now on to my next goal, finding a little car to get around in and getting the rest of the family over here.
.I am really enjoying my job, the office is a nice mix of men, women, old and young and my manager is a lovely person with a great sense of humour. I finally feel that I have arrived, although it is actually a year today. My goodness how that year has flown past, so many ups and downs, some of those downs were a long way down, but my heartfelt thanks goes out to all of you on this thread for your love and support.
Now on to my next goal, finding a little car to get around in and getting the rest of the family over here.
unlike the last Job, by the way any news on getting that money they owe you from that Job # two?Take care,
Rodney.
Sep 25th 2010, 5:33 am
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Im flying out in less then 9 weeks, last time I was home was 4 years ago, I hate flying too, and it scares me, so what I have always done is as soon as the flight attendants start bringing the booze around I have a couple of those mini bottles of Bacardi gold, I drink as much as I am allowed every time they come around and Im able to sleep through a lot of the flight, thinking Virgin wont be as generous these days with the booze so am thinking of bringing my own bottle with me, not sure though if they let you do that or not,
Rodney.
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Sep 25th 2010, 5:41 am
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Oh I know Preston - I didn't live too far from there. I grew up in Northern Ireland, but then moved to England. I lived in Warrington. Not too far from Preston. My sister lives in Scotland. My mum was Scottish - I also have 2 aunties there and several cousins. I love Scotland.
