OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Dec 31st 2010, 9:16 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Did you find that celeb "Come Dine With Me" with the ex Corrie stars on it? That Reg Holdsworth bloke is absolutely crackers and SOOOO annoying!!!!!
Dec 31st 2010, 9:21 pm
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Jackie - I am so glad you mentioned that. I went looking for it before and got sidetracked with Changing Rooms. I went and looked now and found it - YIPPEE!!!! I am collecting the names of the British TV shows as they are mentioned so I can track them down on YouTube. So far I have:
Changing Rooms
At Home with the Braithwaites
Doc Martin
Coronation Street
The Royle Family
lol!
Changing Rooms
At Home with the Braithwaites
Doc Martin
Coronation Street
The Royle Family
lol!
Dec 31st 2010, 9:35 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
How is everyone spending their day?
I just came back from the supermarket and it is packed. It is like a run on the supermarket. We also went to a matinée at the movie (pictures to us) and saw the Young Folkeners. Very funny.
I just came back from the supermarket and it is packed. It is like a run on the supermarket. We also went to a matinée at the movie (pictures to us) and saw the Young Folkeners. Very funny.
Dec 31st 2010, 9:51 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Jackie - I am so glad you mentioned that. I went looking for it before and got sidetracked with Changing Rooms. I went and looked now and found it - YIPPEE!!!! I am collecting the names of the British TV shows as they are mentioned so I can track them down on YouTube. So far I have:
Changing Rooms
At Home with the Braithwaites
Doc Martin
Coronation Street
The Royle Family
lol!
Changing Rooms
At Home with the Braithwaites
Doc Martin
Coronation Street
The Royle Family
lol!
<<<<<<< I am Jackie..
I think you meant Denise..
Dec 31st 2010, 9:54 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
We aren't doing anything, Dh is working, Ds has been invited to friends overnight. We got the tree down and cleaned up, Dd will be in bed before 9pm and then it'll be me, a bottle of Baileys a few slices of christmas cake and some mince pies Yum.
Dec 31st 2010, 10:45 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I've just downloaded a new "DIY SOS" that was shown in the UK earlier tonight, so keep an eye out for it online!
Happy new year everyone - may this be the year we all wind up where we want to be.
Dec 31st 2010, 11:49 pm
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well- 2nd times a charm!!!
I just booked my flight today to see my dear old Dad in June 2011. For those of you who are not familiar - I had booked in October but got hospitalised so missed my vacation.
This time I chose Canadian Affair and the savings are fantastic- 2 for the price of one fare on Air Canada, very pleased about that, now hubby alias PIA (Pain in the ar*e, joke!!), can come too!!!
I also found a travel insurance policy that will cover cancellation for ANY reason for a little extra $$, peace of mind for me!
Anyway- wishing everyone on here a very Happy New Year for 2011 and long may yer lum reek!!!
I just booked my flight today to see my dear old Dad in June 2011. For those of you who are not familiar - I had booked in October but got hospitalised so missed my vacation.
This time I chose Canadian Affair and the savings are fantastic- 2 for the price of one fare on Air Canada, very pleased about that, now hubby alias PIA (Pain in the ar*e, joke!!), can come too!!!
I also found a travel insurance policy that will cover cancellation for ANY reason for a little extra $$, peace of mind for me!
Anyway- wishing everyone on here a very Happy New Year for 2011 and long may yer lum reek!!!
Dec 31st 2010, 11:58 pm
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Where in London do they gather to let the New Year in? Maybe I can find it on a live webcam except that was 60 minutes ago.
Dec 31st 2010, 11:59 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
well- 2nd times a charm!!!
I just booked my flight today to see my dear old Dad in June 2011. For those of you who are not familiar - I had booked in October but got hospitalised so missed my vacation.
This time I chose Canadian Affair and the savings are fantastic- 2 for the price of one fare on Air Canada, very pleased about that, now hubby alias PIA (Pain in the ar*e, joke!!), can come too!!!
I also found a travel insurance policy that will cover cancellation for ANY reason for a little extra $$, peace of mind for me!
Anyway- wishing everyone on here a very Happy New Year for 2011 and long may yer lum reek!!!
I just booked my flight today to see my dear old Dad in June 2011. For those of you who are not familiar - I had booked in October but got hospitalised so missed my vacation.
This time I chose Canadian Affair and the savings are fantastic- 2 for the price of one fare on Air Canada, very pleased about that, now hubby alias PIA (Pain in the ar*e, joke!!), can come too!!!
I also found a travel insurance policy that will cover cancellation for ANY reason for a little extra $$, peace of mind for me!
Anyway- wishing everyone on here a very Happy New Year for 2011 and long may yer lum reek!!!
Are you going back to the UK in June for a reccie to check things out before you move back??
Jan 1st 2011, 12:01 am
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Will check that out Sally, thanks.
Yes this year is going to be the best ever.
8 weeks today to go for me and I have kittens every time I think about it. 
Jan 1st 2011, 12:01 am
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Jan 1st 2011, 12:20 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
While I do not disagree with your sentiments what a miserable and incredibly anal place the world has become, especially some small corners of the earth!
Which brings up a question I have been pondering - premuim bonds? Not likely but if I was to win the big one million on my bond number bought 40 years ago by my grandmother while I was definitely a UK resident, but now I am not then would I be able to claim?
Which brings up a question I have been pondering - premuim bonds? Not likely but if I was to win the big one million on my bond number bought 40 years ago by my grandmother while I was definitely a UK resident, but now I am not then would I be able to claim?
Jan 1st 2011, 12:23 am
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I've been on the verge of tears this morning - SO SO homesick today. I've been trying to find videos of just about anything British. I found this lovely video of a trainride through the Somerset countryside. I want to go home TODAY!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9PNdtGyKimw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9PNdtGyKimw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDOoF7Ney8g
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