OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Dec 6th 2010, 12:36 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
My heart wants to fly over tomorrow but I can't. I have to plan for my pets - the six-month period and the QM2.
Dec 6th 2010, 12:40 am
#9122
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
OMG! I had forgotten school dinner turnip. BLECH. And for dessert they used to give us gooseberry crumble. I'm sorry but there's no way that should have been fed to humans.
Food has changed so much in the UK. That's one thing that will really surprise returnees. Not just the stuff you can buy in the grocery stores, but the quality and variety of the restaurants, with food from all over the world.
I was 18 before I saw a pizza and I remember when a KFC opened about 10 miles from our house when I was 16. The whole family used to pile in the car to go there for a treat. We thought it was so exotic!
Now the village where I grew up has a delicious Indian and Chinese take-out as well as the old standby, fish and chips. And pub food is just a revelation. We were spoiled for choice with all the vegetarian options and they were incredibly tasty and well-cooked. They must have opened tons of chef schools since I left because Brits didn't used to cook like that.
Food has changed so much in the UK. That's one thing that will really surprise returnees. Not just the stuff you can buy in the grocery stores, but the quality and variety of the restaurants, with food from all over the world.
I was 18 before I saw a pizza and I remember when a KFC opened about 10 miles from our house when I was 16. The whole family used to pile in the car to go there for a treat. We thought it was so exotic!
Now the village where I grew up has a delicious Indian and Chinese take-out as well as the old standby, fish and chips. And pub food is just a revelation. We were spoiled for choice with all the vegetarian options and they were incredibly tasty and well-cooked. They must have opened tons of chef schools since I left because Brits didn't used to cook like that.
I remember when the National Milk bar was closed and re opened as KFC near us, we tried it once and thought it was really gross and cost too much so we never went there again. Pizza too was on our avoid list as it was horrible. I must say though the food in UK has improved 100% over the years.
Dec 6th 2010, 12:40 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I would love to but I have to make sure I have the money to get their first and at least have a little money to get started. Once I get a job right here, I can make better plans, I think.
My heart wants to fly over tomorrow but I can't. I have to plan for my pets - the six-month period and the QM2.
My heart wants to fly over tomorrow but I can't. I have to plan for my pets - the six-month period and the QM2.
Jackie
Dec 6th 2010, 1:11 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Alternatively, come to Wellington Shropshire, When I am back and meet up with Rodney, and I will treat you. dontheturner
Dec 6th 2010, 1:14 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Isn't Rodney back in Las Vegas? 
Me the trouble maker
Me the trouble maker
Dec 6th 2010, 1:18 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I would love to but I have to make sure I have the money to get their first and at least have a little money to get started. Once I get a job right here, I can make better plans, I think.
My heart wants to fly over tomorrow but I can't. I have to plan for my pets - the six-month period and the QM2.
My heart wants to fly over tomorrow but I can't. I have to plan for my pets - the six-month period and the QM2.
Dec 6th 2010, 1:25 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Two to four years seems far away but I only need to look back at how quickly the last four years have gone by and I know it's not long at all, not when I have been here 30+ years.
Believe me, I will get there as soon as I possible can.
Dec 6th 2010, 1:26 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Have you started the process for your pets? Mine are having a three year rabies tomorrow........they are already microchipped. I may even bring more progeny eventually, but it is a lot easier for me as I have many breeder/judge friends all over the world who will hold my dogs until it is legal for me to bring them in and then I will bring them over. I would like to keep my bloodlines going for a few more years. I have a male in Limavady in Northern Ireland. He was the # 1 longcoat in the UK in 2007. Dog people would not understand. I have never owned more than five dogs at one time.
No, Celtic. I just joined the forum and learned about all this a few days ago. I am also unemployed so the very first thing I have to do is find a job - and I have been looking.
Dec 6th 2010, 1:30 am
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I was reading a post on another forum about Immigration Officers and the poster said she had had problems with Canadian IO's and Canadians in general when she had met them. She also said she would never go to Canada for that reason.
The post surprised me because I think of the Canadians as very harmless people and then I remembered a song called "Blame Canada" and I found them on YouTube. Here is one sung by Robin Williams.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjoNucs20Vw
I love it!
and this-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnuoGOo3Bew
now don't forget to say your prayers before you go to bed. happy dreams
Cheers
Pray for Windsong and her new job!
The post surprised me because I think of the Canadians as very harmless people and then I remembered a song called "Blame Canada" and I found them on YouTube. Here is one sung by Robin Williams.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjoNucs20Vw
I love it!
and this-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnuoGOo3Bew
now don't forget to say your prayers before you go to bed. happy dreams
Cheers
Pray for Windsong and her new job!
Dec 6th 2010, 1:38 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
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Dec 6th 2010, 1:42 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Rule Britannia,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH-cQ...eature=related
This reminds me that my favorite artist is Constable. I love his scenes. He has seen the same things in Britain as I have. I love them
Off the subject but do they still have Huntley and Palmer biscuits?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH-cQ...eature=related
This reminds me that my favorite artist is Constable. I love his scenes. He has seen the same things in Britain as I have. I love them
Off the subject but do they still have Huntley and Palmer biscuits?
Dec 6th 2010, 1:48 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Have you started the process for your pets? Mine are having a three year rabies tomorrow........they are already microchipped. I may even bring more progeny eventually, but it is a lot easier for me as I have many breeder/judge friends all over the world who will hold my dogs until it is legal for me to bring them in and then I will bring them over. I would like to keep my bloodlines going for a few more years. I have a male in Limavady in Northern Ireland. He was the # 1 longcoat in the UK in 2007. Dog people would not understand. I have never owned more than five dogs at one time.
Dec 6th 2010, 1:50 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
And YES! There are still sheep and cows galore back home
Dec 6th 2010, 1:54 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Just wondering - how Trotty's house showing went today, how Rodney's doing and when we're going to hear from him, how David (High Tide) and partner are getting on in England (in the snow - well they came from Canada so they are used to it), also Denise (DDL) and hubby, also haven't heard from Charley Girl for a while. Also Anna (AES) in Malta - last time she posted she was back in England but hoping to return to Malta.
Well I'm signing off for the night - we are supposed to get 10 inches of snow between tonight and rush-hour tomorrow, so I'm not looking forward to that! Hope I can get to work tomorrow. I hate winter!!!
Well I'm signing off for the night - we are supposed to get 10 inches of snow between tonight and rush-hour tomorrow, so I'm not looking forward to that! Hope I can get to work tomorrow. I hate winter!!!