OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Nov 27th 2010, 3:29 pm
#8296
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
The value of the dollar is looking much better these last few days.
This is how I check the rate of exchange:
http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/
This is how I check the rate of exchange:
http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/
Nov 27th 2010, 3:49 pm
#8297
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I found a site that has lots of links to web cams all over UK.
http://www.ukwebcameras.co.uk/
http://www.ukwebcameras.co.uk/
Nov 27th 2010, 4:26 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I was also happy when I discovered Boots at Target!!
Nov 27th 2010, 4:36 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Nov 27th 2010, 4:39 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Nov 27th 2010, 5:00 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Rodney would never do that without updating us all. Perhaps he just doesn't have access to the Internet right now.
Safe travels Rodney if you check in and see these messages!
Reporting in from near NYC to say that yes, I see women wearing burqas. It doesn't bother me at all although I know it bothers a lot of women. As long as I don't have to wear one, I say live and let live. And since freedom of religion is what this country was founded on, it makes me quite proud when people can feel free to be themselves despite the fear mongers and bigots who are in every society.
Safe travels Rodney if you check in and see these messages!
Reporting in from near NYC to say that yes, I see women wearing burqas. It doesn't bother me at all although I know it bothers a lot of women. As long as I don't have to wear one, I say live and let live. And since freedom of religion is what this country was founded on, it makes me quite proud when people can feel free to be themselves despite the fear mongers and bigots who are in every society.
Nov 27th 2010, 5:56 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
boy looking at rate of exchange i'm glad I left my small inheritance mum left me in the UK. it's only 2500 pounds (something though) and when I go to UK next year be nice not to have to worry about money. I plan to live it up a wee bit -Scotland, Ireland, London plays.. yeah.. My hometown is Preston and nowt much to do there as we say.. know lake district well so no desire to do that sort of stuff again..
Nov 27th 2010, 7:40 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
boy looking at rate of exchange i'm glad I left my small inheritance mum left me in the UK. it's only 2500 pounds (something though) and when I go to UK next year be nice not to have to worry about money. I plan to live it up a wee bit -Scotland, Ireland, London plays.. yeah.. My hometown is Preston and nowt much to do there as we say.. know lake district well so no desire to do that sort of stuff again..
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Nov 27th 2010, 7:45 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Well folks, it is done, I have bought my ONE WAY ticket.
I have given up on the BA fare after haunting the site morning, noon and night since last week. I got some travel advise from a couple of experts on here who told me it was very unlikely to go down to that cheap fare again.
So there's a lesson folks, if you see a cheap air fare and you have the money, buy the ticket THERE and THEN!!
Ssoooo I have bought my ticket with Etihad, arrive into Manchester on 27th February 2011 at 06.15am, a wee bit early for my family I must say as they are not known for being early risers.......but that's OK I will be happy to sit outside breathing in the foggy cold air and wait for them to come and pick me up.
Now I am all jittery again and thinking to myself "What have you done?" - is this normal or am I just a wee bit crazy LOL!!
I have given up on the BA fare after haunting the site morning, noon and night since last week. I got some travel advise from a couple of experts on here who told me it was very unlikely to go down to that cheap fare again.
So there's a lesson folks, if you see a cheap air fare and you have the money, buy the ticket THERE and THEN!!
Ssoooo I have bought my ticket with Etihad, arrive into Manchester on 27th February 2011 at 06.15am, a wee bit early for my family I must say as they are not known for being early risers.......but that's OK I will be happy to sit outside breathing in the foggy cold air and wait for them to come and pick me up.
Now I am all jittery again and thinking to myself "What have you done?" - is this normal or am I just a wee bit crazy LOL!!
Nov 27th 2010, 7:52 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Well folks, it is done, I have bought my ONE WAY ticket.
I have given up on the BA fare after haunting the site morning, noon and night since last week. I got some travel advise from a couple of experts on here who told me it was very unlikely to go down to that cheap fare again.
So there's a lesson folks, if you see a cheap air fare and you have the money, buy the ticket THERE and THEN!!
Ssoooo I have bought my ticket with Etihad, arrive into Manchester on 27th February 2011 at 06.15am, a wee bit early for my family I must say as they are not known for being early risers.......but that's OK I will be happy to sit outside breathing in the foggy cold air and wait for them to come and pick me up.
Now I am all jittery again and thinking to myself "What have you done?" - is this normal or am I just a wee bit crazy LOL!!
I have given up on the BA fare after haunting the site morning, noon and night since last week. I got some travel advise from a couple of experts on here who told me it was very unlikely to go down to that cheap fare again.
So there's a lesson folks, if you see a cheap air fare and you have the money, buy the ticket THERE and THEN!!
Ssoooo I have bought my ticket with Etihad, arrive into Manchester on 27th February 2011 at 06.15am, a wee bit early for my family I must say as they are not known for being early risers.......but that's OK I will be happy to sit outside breathing in the foggy cold air and wait for them to come and pick me up.
Now I am all jittery again and thinking to myself "What have you done?" - is this normal or am I just a wee bit crazy LOL!!
Nov 27th 2010, 8:06 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Well folks, it is done, I have bought my ONE WAY ticket.
I have given up on the BA fare after haunting the site morning, noon and night since last week. I got some travel advise from a couple of experts on here who told me it was very unlikely to go down to that cheap fare again.
So there's a lesson folks, if you see a cheap air fare and you have the money, buy the ticket THERE and THEN!!
Ssoooo I have bought my ticket with Etihad, arrive into Manchester on 27th February 2011 at 06.15am, a wee bit early for my family I must say as they are not known for being early risers.......but that's OK I will be happy to sit outside breathing in the foggy cold air and wait for them to come and pick me up.
Now I am all jittery again and thinking to myself "What have you done?" - is this normal or am I just a wee bit crazy LOL!!
I have given up on the BA fare after haunting the site morning, noon and night since last week. I got some travel advise from a couple of experts on here who told me it was very unlikely to go down to that cheap fare again.
So there's a lesson folks, if you see a cheap air fare and you have the money, buy the ticket THERE and THEN!!
Ssoooo I have bought my ticket with Etihad, arrive into Manchester on 27th February 2011 at 06.15am, a wee bit early for my family I must say as they are not known for being early risers.......but that's OK I will be happy to sit outside breathing in the foggy cold air and wait for them to come and pick me up.
Now I am all jittery again and thinking to myself "What have you done?" - is this normal or am I just a wee bit crazy LOL!!
OF COURSE you are "jittery," it's a huge decision and also a very brave one. To accept that you went back to Oz and gave it your best shot as still weren't happy....to face up to that unhappiness....to go back to UK and start from scratch...
a brave and inspiring plan! You know you have so much support here...we are all rooting for you. If you are crazy, so are the lot of us!!!!
Tina
Nov 27th 2010, 8:14 pm
#8307
The Kwisatz Haderach
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Well folks, it is done, I have bought my ONE WAY ticket.
I have given up on the BA fare after haunting the site morning, noon and night since last week. I got some travel advise from a couple of experts on here who told me it was very unlikely to go down to that cheap fare again.
So there's a lesson folks, if you see a cheap air fare and you have the money, buy the ticket THERE and THEN!!
Ssoooo I have bought my ticket with Etihad, arrive into Manchester on 27th February 2011 at 06.15am, a wee bit early for my family I must say as they are not known for being early risers.......but that's OK I will be happy to sit outside breathing in the foggy cold air and wait for them to come and pick me up.
Now I am all jittery again and thinking to myself "What have you done?" - is this normal or am I just a wee bit crazy LOL!!
I have given up on the BA fare after haunting the site morning, noon and night since last week. I got some travel advise from a couple of experts on here who told me it was very unlikely to go down to that cheap fare again.
So there's a lesson folks, if you see a cheap air fare and you have the money, buy the ticket THERE and THEN!!
Ssoooo I have bought my ticket with Etihad, arrive into Manchester on 27th February 2011 at 06.15am, a wee bit early for my family I must say as they are not known for being early risers.......but that's OK I will be happy to sit outside breathing in the foggy cold air and wait for them to come and pick me up.
Now I am all jittery again and thinking to myself "What have you done?" - is this normal or am I just a wee bit crazy LOL!!
Yay, good for you. I'm sure the jitters will be gone by the time you land in Manchester.
Nov 27th 2010, 8:52 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Barb good for you purchasing ticket - sure sets your mind at ease. i wish you well. yes on the Lake District - honestly me and 50 kids every summer for 15 years used to go up there. i love it but not high on my agenda.. good luck with everything for you. february not far away. i will not be over for holiday until april..
Nov 27th 2010, 9:23 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Congrats Barb!!!
Great news on the one-way ticket. We'll be with you all the way........
Tanto
Great news on the one-way ticket. We'll be with you all the way........
Tanto
Nov 27th 2010, 9:30 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Foreign born people seem to assimilate very quickly in the US. They might wear veils, sari's, turbans, etc. when they arrive, but their children usually start wearing blue jeans and T-shirts very quickly. No particular reason why, it's always been like that. I saw a man wearing a turban in Publix once, and I did a double take. I laughed at myself when I remember I used to live and London, and how common place it was.
I was at a hotel in Orlando this summer, and saw quite a few women wearing "modesty" swimming attire. I had never seen that before.
I was at a hotel in Orlando this summer, and saw quite a few women wearing "modesty" swimming attire. I had never seen that before.