OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Jan 28th 2011, 9:45 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Hi Cheers,
The days including the travelling start at 0500 when I get up and finish when I get home at around 8pm. The travelling is a killer, so I am going to look at a used car sooner rather than later, my only problem is that back in Canada I actually knew quite a bit about cars including what an engine should sound and run like. But here I am a bit of a fish out of water and worry about buying a real lemon that will cost me more than it is worth. I have looked on the internet but I am not sure what is a good car and what isn't, some of the name are not what I usually would see back in Canada. My dad owned a Singer Gazelle bought it brand new and remember how comfortable it was.
The days including the travelling start at 0500 when I get up and finish when I get home at around 8pm. The travelling is a killer, so I am going to look at a used car sooner rather than later, my only problem is that back in Canada I actually knew quite a bit about cars including what an engine should sound and run like. But here I am a bit of a fish out of water and worry about buying a real lemon that will cost me more than it is worth. I have looked on the internet but I am not sure what is a good car and what isn't, some of the name are not what I usually would see back in Canada. My dad owned a Singer Gazelle bought it brand new and remember how comfortable it was.
That loooong day of yours sounds like mine when I used to commute to Sydney before I had my year in England, not sure if I could do it again, though of course if I HAD to I would, not pleasant though.
Jan 28th 2011, 9:57 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Hi Cheers,
The days including the travelling start at 0500 when I get up and finish when I get home at around 8pm. The travelling is a killer, so I am going to look at a used car sooner rather than later, my only problem is that back in Canada I actually knew quite a bit about cars including what an engine should sound and run like. But here I am a bit of a fish out of water and worry about buying a real lemon that will cost me more than it is worth. I have looked on the internet but I am not sure what is a good car and what isn't, some of the name are not what I usually would see back in Canada. My dad owned a Singer Gazelle bought it brand new and remember how comfortable it was.
The days including the travelling start at 0500 when I get up and finish when I get home at around 8pm. The travelling is a killer, so I am going to look at a used car sooner rather than later, my only problem is that back in Canada I actually knew quite a bit about cars including what an engine should sound and run like. But here I am a bit of a fish out of water and worry about buying a real lemon that will cost me more than it is worth. I have looked on the internet but I am not sure what is a good car and what isn't, some of the name are not what I usually would see back in Canada. My dad owned a Singer Gazelle bought it brand new and remember how comfortable it was.
Ds is on the hunt now too, he and my Mum went to see her mechanic, and he's looking out for Max for a small car for commuting. He had a lovely "girl car" as Ds would call it, it was lime green diesel Renault, he wants something less conspicuous as he'll have to go to see clients in it.
Jan 28th 2011, 11:53 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Well that's it folks, I just sold all my furniture in one hit to a young couple just starting out, no negotiating on the price or anything!! (OK the greedy part of me thinks I should have asked for more LOL!!) 
But the deal is done now, or it will be when they pay the money into my bank account, I told them they could pick it up a week earlier than I intended so that's it, I JUST HAVE to go home now as I will have nowhere to sit or sleep LOL!!
28 sleeps and I will be on the flip side as Jackie says............
Still no news on the London job, oh how these big corporations move sooooo slowly........
But the deal is done now, or it will be when they pay the money into my bank account, I told them they could pick it up a week earlier than I intended so that's it, I JUST HAVE to go home now as I will have nowhere to sit or sleep LOL!!
28 sleeps and I will be on the flip side as Jackie says............
Still no news on the London job, oh how these big corporations move sooooo slowly........
Jan 28th 2011, 11:55 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Oh and Trotty, you know I had 38 pairs of ear-rings on eBay, it blimmin' cost me $48 for the ads and I didn't sell ONE PAIR!!! 
The girl who bought my furniture thought they were gorgeous, they were on a stand on the table, so I folded up the stand and gave her the lot for nowt, stand and all LOL!!!
The girl who bought my furniture thought they were gorgeous, they were on a stand on the table, so I folded up the stand and gave her the lot for nowt, stand and all LOL!!!
Jan 28th 2011, 11:56 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Well that's it folks, I just sold all my furniture in one hit to a young couple just starting out, no negotiating on the price or anything!! (OK the greedy part of me thinks I should have asked for more LOL!!)
But the deal is done now, or it will be when they pay the money into my bank account, I told them they could pick it up a week earlier than I intended so that's it, I JUST HAVE to go home now as I will have nowhere to sit or sleep LOL!!
28 sleeps and I will be on the flip side as Jackie says............
Still no news on the London job, oh how these big corporations move sooooo slowly........
But the deal is done now, or it will be when they pay the money into my bank account, I told them they could pick it up a week earlier than I intended so that's it, I JUST HAVE to go home now as I will have nowhere to sit or sleep LOL!!
28 sleeps and I will be on the flip side as Jackie says............
Still no news on the London job, oh how these big corporations move sooooo slowly........
Jan 28th 2011, 11:59 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Some household stuff like linen, a few dishes, and pots and pans and that is all!! My boss has said I can keep my boxes and bags in the warehouse and send for them later at cost as I am still in limbo with this job business........
Jan 29th 2011, 12:20 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
No I am just going to take some of my favourite knick knacks, CD's, DVD's, some books (whittled down from about 200 to 30 last weekend), my beading stuff, maybe somebody in England will buy something off me LOL!!
Some household stuff like linen, a few dishes, and pots and pans and that is all!! My boss has said I can keep my boxes and bags in the warehouse and send for them later at cost as I am still in limbo with this job business........
Some household stuff like linen, a few dishes, and pots and pans and that is all!! My boss has said I can keep my boxes and bags in the warehouse and send for them later at cost as I am still in limbo with this job business........
Jan 29th 2011, 12:27 am
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Jan 29th 2011, 12:34 am
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You may be able to buy one of those DVD players that will play dvd's from anywhere in the world. We have one made by Pioneer and it will play any dvd's. My mom collected a whole bunch of dvd's that the newspapers back home were giving away for free and brought them over with her when she came to visit. They play perfectly
Jan 29th 2011, 12:45 am
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Jan 29th 2011, 12:46 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
You may be able to buy one of those DVD players that will play dvd's from anywhere in the world. We have one made by Pioneer and it will play any dvd's. My mom collected a whole bunch of dvd's that the newspapers back home were giving away for free and brought them over with her when she came to visit. They play perfectly
Jan 29th 2011, 12:50 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Hi Cheers,
The days including the travelling start at 0500 when I get up and finish when I get home at around 8pm. The travelling is a killer, so I am going to look at a used car sooner rather than later, my only problem is that back in Canada I actually knew quite a bit about cars including what an engine should sound and run like. But here I am a bit of a fish out of water and worry about buying a real lemon that will cost me more than it is worth. I have looked on the internet but I am not sure what is a good car and what isn't, some of the name are not what I usually would see back in Canada. My dad owned a Singer Gazelle bought it brand new and remember how comfortable it was.
The days including the travelling start at 0500 when I get up and finish when I get home at around 8pm. The travelling is a killer, so I am going to look at a used car sooner rather than later, my only problem is that back in Canada I actually knew quite a bit about cars including what an engine should sound and run like. But here I am a bit of a fish out of water and worry about buying a real lemon that will cost me more than it is worth. I have looked on the internet but I am not sure what is a good car and what isn't, some of the name are not what I usually would see back in Canada. My dad owned a Singer Gazelle bought it brand new and remember how comfortable it was.
Love dontheturner xx
Jan 29th 2011, 1:00 am
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So true we put our house up for sale the end of November and we sold it yesterday we realised if we wanted to sell it quickly we had to take a bit of a loss on it.My OH worked out how much it would have cost us to rent for the 4 years we were here and we juggled figures. So we didn't make a profit but we looked at the cost of healthcare here and what it would cost if either of us had to go into hospital, my friend just had a bill for $240000
for her operation and stay in hospital. So better to take a controled loss than be hit by a huge medical bill which would wipe us out. Some people on our sub division have had their homes for sale for 3 years and more,but refuse to bring the price down to reflect the market.
for her operation and stay in hospital. So better to take a controled loss than be hit by a huge medical bill which would wipe us out. Some people on our sub division have had their homes for sale for 3 years and more,but refuse to bring the price down to reflect the market.
the process runs smoothly and I can get my head around packing!!
Jan 29th 2011, 1:34 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Where is Egypt?
Thats all that on the telly tonight. I guess it sells ad space.
Barb make sure your flight doesn't go over Egypt.
Again the networks are trying to whip up a frenzy with the viewers IMO.
Aren't there some cartoons to run?
Thats all that on the telly tonight. I guess it sells ad space.
Barb make sure your flight doesn't go over Egypt.
Again the networks are trying to whip up a frenzy with the viewers IMO.
Aren't there some cartoons to run?
