OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Aug 11th 2012, 5:06 pm
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That is such fantastic news about Trotty. I have been following her journey for ages and she has been such an inspiration to many of us on this forum. Best wishes to Trotty!!!
Aug 11th 2012, 5:41 pm
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I'm glad to hear trotty is doing well.
What an awful thing about that guy re using needles, very disturbing.
What an awful thing about that guy re using needles, very disturbing.
Aug 11th 2012, 6:19 pm
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That's great news about Trotty, hope the issue with the needle is cleared up as well. All the best.
Aug 11th 2012, 10:21 pm
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Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Good news about Trotty! Very glad to hear that
Heelan welcome. You're so right about how supportive this thread was - lots of people here helped me through some dark times before I finally made it back here. Can't say coming back has made me like cleaning though
LF1, welcome back home!!
We've had a quintessentially English day today. Last night my best friend and his partner came over for dinner and stayed the night. This morning we drove up into the Dales and went for a walk - only about 4 miles but across some of the loveliest countryside you can imagine, through fields of sheep and cows and even two jet black horses, past wildflowers and nettles, and over what seemed like hundreds of stiles.
And at the end of it all, a table outside a country pub, eating fish and chips overlooking a babbling brook. As we were eating and laughing at something or other, our feet aching and our heads still filled with all the scenery we had seen, I suddenly thought: This really has to be as good as it gets.
I am so GLAD to be here!
Heelan welcome. You're so right about how supportive this thread was - lots of people here helped me through some dark times before I finally made it back here. Can't say coming back has made me like cleaning though
LF1, welcome back home!!
We've had a quintessentially English day today. Last night my best friend and his partner came over for dinner and stayed the night. This morning we drove up into the Dales and went for a walk - only about 4 miles but across some of the loveliest countryside you can imagine, through fields of sheep and cows and even two jet black horses, past wildflowers and nettles, and over what seemed like hundreds of stiles.
And at the end of it all, a table outside a country pub, eating fish and chips overlooking a babbling brook. As we were eating and laughing at something or other, our feet aching and our heads still filled with all the scenery we had seen, I suddenly thought: This really has to be as good as it gets.
I am so GLAD to be here!
Aug 11th 2012, 10:40 pm
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Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Here is Trotty's complete post
So nice to hear from you I am doing much better I finished my Chemo with no.11 as it was getting too hard on my body and my specialist said one would not make any difference but it would have made a big difference to my health. There have been a few hiccups along the way. I am just eager to feel stronger. After I had my last cat scan my Dr gave me the all clear. One thing that happened one of the technicians working at the hospital was an drug addict he used the needles and then put them back. It turns out he has Hepatitis C so he has infected over 30 patients with it. I just happen to be one of those people that had an operation during his time at the hospital. I have to have a blood test on Monday. Mainly a precaution but I will be happy when I get the all clear. This man was arrested and it turns out he has worked at many hospitals in the US.
As soon as I get these next tests over with I will come back on line.
Thankyou for thinking of me tell everyone I said hello.
So nice to hear from you I am doing much better I finished my Chemo with no.11 as it was getting too hard on my body and my specialist said one would not make any difference but it would have made a big difference to my health. There have been a few hiccups along the way. I am just eager to feel stronger. After I had my last cat scan my Dr gave me the all clear. One thing that happened one of the technicians working at the hospital was an drug addict he used the needles and then put them back. It turns out he has Hepatitis C so he has infected over 30 patients with it. I just happen to be one of those people that had an operation during his time at the hospital. I have to have a blood test on Monday. Mainly a precaution but I will be happy when I get the all clear. This man was arrested and it turns out he has worked at many hospitals in the US.
As soon as I get these next tests over with I will come back on line.
Thankyou for thinking of me tell everyone I said hello.
Aug 11th 2012, 11:02 pm
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Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Here is Trotty's complete post
So nice to hear from you I am doing much better I finished my Chemo with no.11 as it was getting too hard on my body and my specialist said one would not make any difference but it would have made a big difference to my health. There have been a few hiccups along the way. I am just eager to feel stronger. After I had my last cat scan my Dr gave me the all clear. One thing that happened one of the technicians working at the hospital was an drug addict he used the needles and then put them back. It turns out he has Hepatitis C so he has infected over 30 patients with it. I just happen to be one of those people that had an operation during his time at the hospital. I have to have a blood test on Monday. Mainly a precaution but I will be happy when I get the all clear. This man was arrested and it turns out he has worked at many hospitals in the US.
As soon as I get these next tests over with I will come back on line.
Thankyou for thinking of me tell everyone I said hello.
So nice to hear from you I am doing much better I finished my Chemo with no.11 as it was getting too hard on my body and my specialist said one would not make any difference but it would have made a big difference to my health. There have been a few hiccups along the way. I am just eager to feel stronger. After I had my last cat scan my Dr gave me the all clear. One thing that happened one of the technicians working at the hospital was an drug addict he used the needles and then put them back. It turns out he has Hepatitis C so he has infected over 30 patients with it. I just happen to be one of those people that had an operation during his time at the hospital. I have to have a blood test on Monday. Mainly a precaution but I will be happy when I get the all clear. This man was arrested and it turns out he has worked at many hospitals in the US.
As soon as I get these next tests over with I will come back on line.
Thankyou for thinking of me tell everyone I said hello.
I also have trottys email address, I emailed her months ago and I posted her message to everyone, this time I just didn't want to bother her, I didn't feel as though she would feel like talking, so thanks cheers for having the gumption to email her,
what a relief that she has been given the all clear, and now just needs to regain her strength ----- but that can be hard too, but gradually she should feel stronger, ---- it sure would be nice to read her posts again wouldn't it,
Take care cheers,
Rodney.
Aug 11th 2012, 11:13 pm
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Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Good news about Trotty! Very glad to hear that
We've had a quintessentially English day today, This morning we drove up into the Dales and went for a walk - only about 4 miles but across some of the loveliest countryside you can imagine, through fields of sheep and cows and even two jet black horses, past wildflowers and nettles, and over what seemed like hundreds of stiles.
And at the end of it all, a table outside a country pub, eating fish and chips overlooking a babbling brook. As we were eating and laughing at something or other, our feet aching and our heads still filled with all the scenery we had seen, I suddenly thought: This really has to be as good as it gets.
I am so GLAD to be here!
We've had a quintessentially English day today, This morning we drove up into the Dales and went for a walk - only about 4 miles but across some of the loveliest countryside you can imagine, through fields of sheep and cows and even two jet black horses, past wildflowers and nettles, and over what seemed like hundreds of stiles.
And at the end of it all, a table outside a country pub, eating fish and chips overlooking a babbling brook. As we were eating and laughing at something or other, our feet aching and our heads still filled with all the scenery we had seen, I suddenly thought: This really has to be as good as it gets.
I am so GLAD to be here!
It Just dont get any better then this, and Im so GLAD to be here too.
Aug 12th 2012, 10:30 am
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Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Good news about Trotty! Very glad to hear that
Heelan welcome. You're so right about how supportive this thread was - lots of people here helped me through some dark times before I finally made it back here. Can't say coming back has made me like cleaning though
LF1, welcome back home!!
We've had a quintessentially English day today. Last night my best friend and his partner came over for dinner and stayed the night. This morning we drove up into the Dales and went for a walk - only about 4 miles but across some of the loveliest countryside you can imagine, through fields of sheep and cows and even two jet black horses, past wildflowers and nettles, and over what seemed like hundreds of stiles.
And at the end of it all, a table outside a country pub, eating fish and chips overlooking a babbling brook. As we were eating and laughing at something or other, our feet aching and our heads still filled with all the scenery we had seen, I suddenly thought: This really has to be as good as it gets.
I am so GLAD to be here!
Heelan welcome. You're so right about how supportive this thread was - lots of people here helped me through some dark times before I finally made it back here. Can't say coming back has made me like cleaning though
LF1, welcome back home!!
We've had a quintessentially English day today. Last night my best friend and his partner came over for dinner and stayed the night. This morning we drove up into the Dales and went for a walk - only about 4 miles but across some of the loveliest countryside you can imagine, through fields of sheep and cows and even two jet black horses, past wildflowers and nettles, and over what seemed like hundreds of stiles.
And at the end of it all, a table outside a country pub, eating fish and chips overlooking a babbling brook. As we were eating and laughing at something or other, our feet aching and our heads still filled with all the scenery we had seen, I suddenly thought: This really has to be as good as it gets.
I am so GLAD to be here!
One day I hope to get down to your neck of the woods to walk in the footsteps of James Heriot and experience some of his favourite walks.
We haven't done too much since we arrived and I am still trying to unpack, but what is the rush.
Aug 12th 2012, 12:57 pm
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Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Good Afternoon Everyone, some will remember me, so of you will not. I started posting at the very beginning of this thread in 2009 and I have been living back in the UK since September 2009.
Would I do this move again, the answer is probable no!, I am sure many ask why, I will give you the shortened version. I found work 6 months after moving here, a year later, went to work for what I thought would be the job to stay at until I retired, unfortunately that was not to be. I worked as a Health Care Manager for a fairly large agency in Scotland, wages of £18,230 per year, which I thought sounded great. The actuality was for that wage I was expected to work 60 to 70 hours per week, be on call every weekend and if any of my employees did not show up for their shift, take over their clients for that day. My physical and emotional health eventually gave up and I ended up in November going on sick leave, which ended up to be 6 months. The manager was a bully who did very little work, took all the credit when things went well and when she made mistakes put the blame on her managers. They would not allow me to return to my position on reduced hours, so therefore was forced to leave.
I am presently back working for my friend at the dog grooming parlour, 16 hrs per week, 4 days a week. I barely make my rent, spend only £20 to £25 on groceries per week, can't afford to go or eat out, etc., etc........... I live on £800 per month, which has to cover everything.
Folks, the UK is not at all what it was like 40 years ago, lots of garbage, kids having babies to get cheap council houses, to much drinking, government screw ups with no-one to admit they did it, community spirit is gone, it is an all for myself attitude. My advice is unless you have close family back here, stay where you are. It is a very lonely place to be with no family around and no money to be able to fly back to see them. I do have a few friends and I am try to enlarge my circle but I have found that most people have lives, family and social circle that they have had for years and although you are friends you are never allowed into the inner circle.
For those who are interested, my husband is still in Canada with no money to be able to get him and my dogs over here and I of course have no money to fly back there. His health also is not very good and the seperation has taken a toll on our marriage, which only makes sense. We still hope that he will somehow get here but we are not holding our breath.
On the good side, I still have Wee Mac, he is the light of my day and comes to work with me on the bus every day . My doctor found out that the medication that I was put on in Canada was completely the wrong stuff and actually caused damage to my heart. Since I was put on the correct medication, I am feeling much better, lost weight, blood pressure almost normal and have much more energy that before. I do not have to pay for my medication, eye tests (although I can't afford new glasses), I have free bus pass, which is the only reason I can afford to get to work as I travel 26 miles per day and would cost me £44 per week.
I hope everyone is well and is living there dream.
Would I do this move again, the answer is probable no!, I am sure many ask why, I will give you the shortened version. I found work 6 months after moving here, a year later, went to work for what I thought would be the job to stay at until I retired, unfortunately that was not to be. I worked as a Health Care Manager for a fairly large agency in Scotland, wages of £18,230 per year, which I thought sounded great. The actuality was for that wage I was expected to work 60 to 70 hours per week, be on call every weekend and if any of my employees did not show up for their shift, take over their clients for that day. My physical and emotional health eventually gave up and I ended up in November going on sick leave, which ended up to be 6 months. The manager was a bully who did very little work, took all the credit when things went well and when she made mistakes put the blame on her managers. They would not allow me to return to my position on reduced hours, so therefore was forced to leave.
I am presently back working for my friend at the dog grooming parlour, 16 hrs per week, 4 days a week. I barely make my rent, spend only £20 to £25 on groceries per week, can't afford to go or eat out, etc., etc........... I live on £800 per month, which has to cover everything.
Folks, the UK is not at all what it was like 40 years ago, lots of garbage, kids having babies to get cheap council houses, to much drinking, government screw ups with no-one to admit they did it, community spirit is gone, it is an all for myself attitude. My advice is unless you have close family back here, stay where you are. It is a very lonely place to be with no family around and no money to be able to fly back to see them. I do have a few friends and I am try to enlarge my circle but I have found that most people have lives, family and social circle that they have had for years and although you are friends you are never allowed into the inner circle.
For those who are interested, my husband is still in Canada with no money to be able to get him and my dogs over here and I of course have no money to fly back there. His health also is not very good and the seperation has taken a toll on our marriage, which only makes sense. We still hope that he will somehow get here but we are not holding our breath.
On the good side, I still have Wee Mac, he is the light of my day and comes to work with me on the bus every day . My doctor found out that the medication that I was put on in Canada was completely the wrong stuff and actually caused damage to my heart. Since I was put on the correct medication, I am feeling much better, lost weight, blood pressure almost normal and have much more energy that before. I do not have to pay for my medication, eye tests (although I can't afford new glasses), I have free bus pass, which is the only reason I can afford to get to work as I travel 26 miles per day and would cost me £44 per week.
I hope everyone is well and is living there dream.
Aug 12th 2012, 2:54 pm
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Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Good Afternoon Everyone, some will remember me, so of you will not. I started posting at the very beginning of this thread in 2009 and I have been living back in the UK since September 2009.
Would I do this move again, the answer is probable no!, I am sure many ask why, I will give you the shortened version. I found work 6 months after moving here, a year later, went to work for what I thought would be the job to stay at until I retired, unfortunately that was not to be. I worked as a Health Care Manager for a fairly large agency in Scotland, wages of £18,230 per year, which I thought sounded great. The actuality was for that wage I was expected to work 60 to 70 hours per week, be on call every weekend and if any of my employees did not show up for their shift, take over their clients for that day. My physical and emotional health eventually gave up and I ended up in November going on sick leave, which ended up to be 6 months. The manager was a bully who did very little work, took all the credit when things went well and when she made mistakes put the blame on her managers. They would not allow me to return to my position on reduced hours, so therefore was forced to leave.
I am presently back working for my friend at the dog grooming parlour, 16 hrs per week, 4 days a week. I barely make my rent, spend only £20 to £25 on groceries per week, can't afford to go or eat out, etc., etc........... I live on £800 per month, which has to cover everything.
Folks, the UK is not at all what it was like 40 years ago, lots of garbage, kids having babies to get cheap council houses, to much drinking, government screw ups with no-one to admit they did it, community spirit is gone, it is an all for myself attitude. My advice is unless you have close family back here, stay where you are. It is a very lonely place to be with no family around and no money to be able to fly back to see them. I do have a few friends and I am try to enlarge my circle but I have found that most people have lives, family and social circle that they have had for years and although you are friends you are never allowed into the inner circle.
For those who are interested, my husband is still in Canada with no money to be able to get him and my dogs over here and I of course have no money to fly back there. His health also is not very good and the seperation has taken a toll on our marriage, which only makes sense. We still hope that he will somehow get here but we are not holding our breath.
On the good side, I still have Wee Mac, he is the light of my day and comes to work with me on the bus every day . My doctor found out that the medication that I was put on in Canada was completely the wrong stuff and actually caused damage to my heart. Since I was put on the correct medication, I am feeling much better, lost weight, blood pressure almost normal and have much moreare energy that before. I do not have to pay for my medication, eye tests (although I can't afford new glasses), I have free bus pass, which is the only reason I can afford to get to work as I travel 26 miles per day and would cost me £44 per week. ally...
I hope everyone is well and is living there dream.
Would I do this move again, the answer is probable no!, I am sure many ask why, I will give you the shortened version. I found work 6 months after moving here, a year later, went to work for what I thought would be the job to stay at until I retired, unfortunately that was not to be. I worked as a Health Care Manager for a fairly large agency in Scotland, wages of £18,230 per year, which I thought sounded great. The actuality was for that wage I was expected to work 60 to 70 hours per week, be on call every weekend and if any of my employees did not show up for their shift, take over their clients for that day. My physical and emotional health eventually gave up and I ended up in November going on sick leave, which ended up to be 6 months. The manager was a bully who did very little work, took all the credit when things went well and when she made mistakes put the blame on her managers. They would not allow me to return to my position on reduced hours, so therefore was forced to leave.
I am presently back working for my friend at the dog grooming parlour, 16 hrs per week, 4 days a week. I barely make my rent, spend only £20 to £25 on groceries per week, can't afford to go or eat out, etc., etc........... I live on £800 per month, which has to cover everything.
Folks, the UK is not at all what it was like 40 years ago, lots of garbage, kids having babies to get cheap council houses, to much drinking, government screw ups with no-one to admit they did it, community spirit is gone, it is an all for myself attitude. My advice is unless you have close family back here, stay where you are. It is a very lonely place to be with no family around and no money to be able to fly back to see them. I do have a few friends and I am try to enlarge my circle but I have found that most people have lives, family and social circle that they have had for years and although you are friends you are never allowed into the inner circle.
For those who are interested, my husband is still in Canada with no money to be able to get him and my dogs over here and I of course have no money to fly back there. His health also is not very good and the seperation has taken a toll on our marriage, which only makes sense. We still hope that he will somehow get here but we are not holding our breath.
On the good side, I still have Wee Mac, he is the light of my day and comes to work with me on the bus every day . My doctor found out that the medication that I was put on in Canada was completely the wrong stuff and actually caused damage to my heart. Since I was put on the correct medication, I am feeling much better, lost weight, blood pressure almost normal and have much moreare energy that before. I do not have to pay for my medication, eye tests (although I can't afford new glasses), I have free bus pass, which is the only reason I can afford to get to work as I travel 26 miles per day and would cost me £44 per week. ally...
I hope everyone is well and is living there dream.
We have been back from South Africa just a year now and, for all its faults, we wish we'd never left. We're contemplating going back but were impetuous enough and committed enough to buy a house here as soon as we could so will have to sell first and the thought of all that stress again.
You have such a strong spirit and have been so inspirational doing it all alone you deserve a happy ending. So many people on here do truly care about you. Good luck
Aug 12th 2012, 3:41 pm
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Eastern Dawn - So sorry that things have not worked out as well for you as you had hoped. Just wondering - have you considered going back to Canada or is that option off the cards? I realize that everything takes money and that may not be an option for you. I take it that your husband has not been able to sell your home in Canada. I think it was up for sale. I understand what you mean about the family part. I have siblings in the UK (Scotland and Northern Ireland) and think about going back all the time - even started seriously looking at houses over there on the internet. However, I do realize that I am closer to my children and grand-children here in America, and am terrified to make the move in case it isn't the right thing to do.
Just want you to know that I am thinking of you and hope things get better soon. Take care.
Just want you to know that I am thinking of you and hope things get better soon. Take care.
Aug 12th 2012, 3:59 pm
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Easterdawn, I have been following your journey for a few years now and I am sorry to hear of the ordeal you have been through. I hope things will be better in the future and that you and your husband will be reunited. Thank you for the update.
Aug 12th 2012, 4:34 pm
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Good Afternoon Everyone, some will remember me, so of you will not. I started posting at the very beginning of this thread in 2009 and I have been living back in the UK since September 2009.
Would I do this move again, the answer is probable no!, I am sure many ask why, I will give you the shortened version. I found work 6 months after moving here, a year later, went to work for what I thought would be the job to stay at until I retired, unfortunately that was not to be. I worked as a Health Care Manager for a fairly large agency in Scotland, wages of £18,230 per year, which I thought sounded great. The actuality was for that wage I was expected to work 60 to 70 hours per week, be on call every weekend and if any of my employees did not show up for their shift, take over their clients for that day. My physical and emotional health eventually gave up and I ended up in November going on sick leave, which ended up to be 6 months. The manager was a bully who did very little work, took all the credit when things went well and when she made mistakes put the blame on her managers. They would not allow me to return to my position on reduced hours, so therefore was forced to leave.
I am presently back working for my friend at the dog grooming parlour, 16 hrs per week, 4 days a week. I barely make my rent, spend only £20 to £25 on groceries per week, can't afford to go or eat out, etc., etc........... I live on £800 per month, which has to cover everything.
Folks, the UK is not at all what it was like 40 years ago, lots of garbage, kids having babies to get cheap council houses, to much drinking, government screw ups with no-one to admit they did it, community spirit is gone, it is an all for myself attitude. My advice is unless you have close family back here, stay where you are. It is a very lonely place to be with no family around and no money to be able to fly back to see them. I do have a few friends and I am try to enlarge my circle but I have found that most people have lives, family and social circle that they have had for years and although you are friends you are never allowed into the inner circle.
For those who are interested, my husband is still in Canada with no money to be able to get him and my dogs over here and I of course have no money to fly back there. His health also is not very good and the seperation has taken a toll on our marriage, which only makes sense. We still hope that he will somehow get here but we are not holding our breath.
On the good side, I still have Wee Mac, he is the light of my day and comes to work with me on the bus every day . My doctor found out that the medication that I was put on in Canada was completely the wrong stuff and actually caused damage to my heart. Since I was put on the correct medication, I am feeling much better, lost weight, blood pressure almost normal and have much more energy that before. I do not have to pay for my medication, eye tests (although I can't afford new glasses), I have free bus pass, which is the only reason I can afford to get to work as I travel 26 miles per day and would cost me £44 per week.
I hope everyone is well and is living there dream.
Would I do this move again, the answer is probable no!, I am sure many ask why, I will give you the shortened version. I found work 6 months after moving here, a year later, went to work for what I thought would be the job to stay at until I retired, unfortunately that was not to be. I worked as a Health Care Manager for a fairly large agency in Scotland, wages of £18,230 per year, which I thought sounded great. The actuality was for that wage I was expected to work 60 to 70 hours per week, be on call every weekend and if any of my employees did not show up for their shift, take over their clients for that day. My physical and emotional health eventually gave up and I ended up in November going on sick leave, which ended up to be 6 months. The manager was a bully who did very little work, took all the credit when things went well and when she made mistakes put the blame on her managers. They would not allow me to return to my position on reduced hours, so therefore was forced to leave.
I am presently back working for my friend at the dog grooming parlour, 16 hrs per week, 4 days a week. I barely make my rent, spend only £20 to £25 on groceries per week, can't afford to go or eat out, etc., etc........... I live on £800 per month, which has to cover everything.
Folks, the UK is not at all what it was like 40 years ago, lots of garbage, kids having babies to get cheap council houses, to much drinking, government screw ups with no-one to admit they did it, community spirit is gone, it is an all for myself attitude. My advice is unless you have close family back here, stay where you are. It is a very lonely place to be with no family around and no money to be able to fly back to see them. I do have a few friends and I am try to enlarge my circle but I have found that most people have lives, family and social circle that they have had for years and although you are friends you are never allowed into the inner circle.
For those who are interested, my husband is still in Canada with no money to be able to get him and my dogs over here and I of course have no money to fly back there. His health also is not very good and the seperation has taken a toll on our marriage, which only makes sense. We still hope that he will somehow get here but we are not holding our breath.
On the good side, I still have Wee Mac, he is the light of my day and comes to work with me on the bus every day . My doctor found out that the medication that I was put on in Canada was completely the wrong stuff and actually caused damage to my heart. Since I was put on the correct medication, I am feeling much better, lost weight, blood pressure almost normal and have much more energy that before. I do not have to pay for my medication, eye tests (although I can't afford new glasses), I have free bus pass, which is the only reason I can afford to get to work as I travel 26 miles per day and would cost me £44 per week.
I hope everyone is well and is living there dream.
I'm so sorry that things have gone down hill and got very difficult for you, I had myself convinced that you, your husband and pets would be together by now, I'm very sorry that isn't so, I cant imagine how difficult this has been for you and your husband...
Believe me when I say I still have high hopes for you, you are a good person and very smart too, Never give up that's all I can say...
The work situation sounded awful, you said it all, that's a totally unacceptable working situation...
I buy into all your comments about the community, I know life can be hard, and it really is hard finding friends, I suppose this is why we should have never left in the first place, Moving to Oregon was the same for us, even after 16 years we have no true friends and I cant see that changing...
I wish there was some way your family could help pay the costs to reunite, you with your husband and pets, surely someone could help, I know I would be nuts by now, having spent so much time apart from my wife...
There is so much more on my mind, I'm just glad you wrote and put us all in the picture, maybe something good will come from your post, you should keep in contact if possible, we are still here for you, and I know that sounds corny, but we are...
As always I wish you well... Fish
Aug 12th 2012, 4:46 pm
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Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
and I topped you all and got a response from Trotty, so there
She said to say hi to you all. She has a clean bill of health but has to build up strength. She also says she got infected from a needle when she was in hospital. Someone was using the needles and putting them back when he was through with them and she got one of them.
Cheers
After I had my last cat scan my Dr gave me the all clear. One thing that happened one of the technicians working at the hospital was an drug addict he used the needles and then put them back. It turns out he has Hepatitis C so he has infected over 30 patients with it. I just happen to be one of those people that had an operation during his time at the hospital. I have to have a blood test on Monday. Mainly a precaution but I will be happy when I get the all clear. This man was arrested and it turns out he has worked at many hospitals in the US.
She said to say hi to you all. She has a clean bill of health but has to build up strength. She also says she got infected from a needle when she was in hospital. Someone was using the needles and putting them back when he was through with them and she got one of them.
Cheers
After I had my last cat scan my Dr gave me the all clear. One thing that happened one of the technicians working at the hospital was an drug addict he used the needles and then put them back. It turns out he has Hepatitis C so he has infected over 30 patients with it. I just happen to be one of those people that had an operation during his time at the hospital. I have to have a blood test on Monday. Mainly a precaution but I will be happy when I get the all clear. This man was arrested and it turns out he has worked at many hospitals in the US.
Thanks for finding out about Trotty. I'm amazed you could find her, at least she is on the mend and thats a good thing.
The needle incident is awful, how can people be so awful and irresponsible, thats a stupid and dangerous situation for many people to be in...
Aug 12th 2012, 4:47 pm
The Kwisatz Haderach
Joined: Aug 2008
Location: North Wales
Posts: 8,080
Re: OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Sorry to hear your not good news ED. I too assumed that you and Dh and the dogs would all be together by now, and now with the income changes you wouldn't have the income to sponsor him, that is so sad.
I really do hope you can find a way to change this situation, either being able to sponsor your Dh or get you and wee Mac back to him. (((hugs))) and prayers that something great happens to make things right.
I really do hope you can find a way to change this situation, either being able to sponsor your Dh or get you and wee Mac back to him. (((hugs))) and prayers that something great happens to make things right.