Originally Posted by between two worlds

Great update Somerset!

Your words about the thread are spot on--it's informational but also about HOW IT FEELS....
And "warm and friendly"....

In those 31 years in canada, have you been visiting the UK regularly?
Obviosuly holidays are not the same as real nitty-gritty of life, but the do give you a sense of continuity and seeing how things works, have changed, etc....

Very BEST of luck with this big and exciting move...staying with family while you house-hunt, that is lovely.

Keep us posted!

Tina

Originally Posted by jasper123

Hello somersetgirl nice to hear from you again, ----- boring? are you kidding,
your news is wonderful, Wow you sold your house in just 6 days, how absolutely amazing, and now so quickly you have a flight bringing you (HOME)
on July 22nd, oh I am so happy for you and your hubby,
You say now you are begining to panic, dont worry about that, its natural after being away from home for over 30 years, I can remember my panic when I was down to my last couple of weeks, although I was so busy for months sorting all my stuff out and dumping a lot of stuff, and then all the other loose ends you have to tie up when you know your not coming back again, it can be soooo overwhelming, have I forgot to do something? you ask yourself, but just go with the flow you will be alright, and it is easier to get everything done when theres two of you,
As for settling in to a much different lifestyle when you are here in U.K. again just go with the flow, it will take a while to settle in and adjust to everything, some settle in and feel comfortable living here quite quickly, but others --- well it takes longer, we are all different,
But one little IMPORTANT detail I would like to mention to you is ---- if you intend to keep a Canadian bank account open ----- make sure that you go into your bank and tell one of the managers of the bank that you are going to be living in the U.K. from now on ---- and they will note that in there records and your be fine, (BUT) if you dont do this then as soon as you try and take any money out of your Canadian account in the U.K. you will not be able to because they will put a block on you account, they do this to protect you,
Anyway you have a safe trip out here and again congratulations on the sale of the house, that must be a world record of just 6 days
Good luck and now you are starting the rest of your life, how exciting
Rodney.

Originally Posted by sallysimmons

Rodney you don't have to justify yourself to anyone. Nor do you have to answer such nasty insults.

somersetgirl, so nice to hear that you sold your house and are ready to go! Do you have a place lined up over there or will you be staying with friends for a while?

Edited: Oops just re-read and saw that you're staying with family. I hope you find something really soon!

Originally Posted by ldyinlv

If you are reffering to me in the above statement in regard to "freeloading of of aged parents" the fact is I havent been freeloading, as I have been working for most of the time here, also, my "aged parents" have been overjoyed to have me, after a major surgery I had last year they wanted to spend time with me. I think before you make sweeping arrogant and uninformed remarks, you should stop and realize that prehaps judging other people is really not your job!!
Jackie

Originally Posted by charleygirl

Mummy about hubby, you are kidding right, did he get a diagnosis?
SG, wow thats wonderful about the house, not long now.......2 weeks
Aries, kind thoughts coming your way!

Rod! You're the best.

53 days for me, and oh so so much to do.

Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills

What a lovely place to visit. the weather looked gorgeous.
Were those deer eating grass in the one picture?

Originally Posted by Derrygal

I know it's not rocket science - I was responding to a quote from Cheers. There's no need to be snippy!

Originally Posted by SomersetGirl

Hi Barb, Yes, we were shocked at how fast we sold. I do believe this move was written in the stars, because as soon as we made the decision, everything has happened very fast and pretty smoothly too, except for the banking part! Finally got my UK HSBC account opened, after 7 weeks, but of course the postal strike didn't help. We will be looking for a house in Devon.

Originally Posted by Beedubya

Looks like another nice place for the over 50's to visit..........Devon.

but hopefully will get round and about this country a little bit more this year, isn't it exciting to have so many great places to visit.

Good luck with your house hunting.

Originally Posted by dontheturner

Hi Barb! And may I just ask? What about Shropshire - Hardly ever see dog poop - and often see flowers and lots of greenery! Don

Originally Posted by Beedubya

That's on the list too!! You know I think my auntie and uncle used to live there when I was a kid, but I just cannot remember the name of the town, thinking cap on now!!

BTW I hardly ever see dog poop around these parts either, and lots of greenery and flowers everywhere too!!

Originally Posted by SomersetGirl

Thanks Sally. Yes, I'm sure we will. We've been spending A LOT of time on Rightmove and have a shortlist of properties along the Devon coast, so now the fun part will start!! Did I remember that you and your husband are now planning your return too or are you going just for a holiday this time?

Originally Posted by cheers

This is one person.
I broke down the costs as money for medicare, money to pay the deductible, and money to cover part of the cost for prescriptions and then you pay out of pocket.

Yes $359 per month is a lot of money for a retired person. Thank you for waking me up. That is $718 per month for two of us.

Cheers

Originally Posted by SomersetGirl

Thanks for the good wishes Tina. Yes, I went back very often when my parents were both alive, and since then maybe every 4 or 5 years. I don't have much family left, but my sister and I are very close and she has spent quite a bit of time with us here in Canada. My husband's parents are elderly but in good health so we can be there for them if they need us in the future.

Yes, we are so lucky to have family to stay with and that they are so happy for us.