Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9062818)

Sentosa, why can't you take her with you? She looks upon you as her mama.

Originally Posted by ldyinlv (Post 9062881)

I already filled 2, and havent even opened my closet yet..this could get expensive...

Originally Posted by Sentosa (Post 9063032)

There are no pets allowed where we are going to live and everything moved so fast that we don't have the 7 months to get her shots etc.even if we could have pets.

Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9063084)

This reminds me, I'd love to have an idea what everyone is taking back with them. Is it just clothing and a few momentos perhaps? I have been thinking about this myself. Aside from clothing, I have tons of linens (not bedding) that would be useful over there, a real Tiffany lamp that I could get rewired, two sewing machines, two laptops and a few knick knacks and that's it. I am replacing nothing from this point forward.

I love my Kitchen Aid and Cuisinart kitchen processors but I suppose I can replace them in the UK.

Originally Posted by ldyinlv (Post 9063087)

I am just taking clothes and a few momentos, which is ironic really because most of them are things my parents have brought me over the years from England.... 34 yrs in 4 suitcases....

Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9063089)

I understand, Ldy. It just goes to show material things aren't really worth much after all ;) All the things we gathered over the years didn't really bring us that much happiness.

Originally Posted by ldyinlv (Post 9063092)

Your health, and a roof over your head are the most important things..everything else is just icing on the cake..:)

Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9063094)

Absolutely - and having your loved ones/pets with you. That's all that counts.

Originally Posted by cheers (Post 9062921)

Jackie,
You brought up something I was thinking about today. If you come back for a visit to the USA what do you think it will cost to take out heath insurance for when you visit the USA? I know this will be a concern for you but that is way in the future.

Off the subject!
Anyone else notice how slow the internet is today?

Cheers

Originally Posted by ldyinlv (Post 9063087)

I am just taking clothes and a few momentos, which is ironic really because most of them are things my parents have brought me over the years from England.... 34 yrs in 4 suitcases....

Originally Posted by cheers (Post 9062921)

Jackie,
You brought up something I was thinking about today. If you come back for a visit to the USA what do you think it will cost to take out heath insurance for when you visit the USA? I know this will be a concern for you but that is way in the future.
Cheers

Originally Posted by charleygirl (Post 9063767)

I wonder how much excess Rodney had topay,I have been thinking about how much I can take with me(when I go) I have 22 years of marriage and 13 years of USA life, but I am thinking unless I get lucky and Trotty sells her house and I can put some stuff in her container I will be leaving most behind, but I think of my mum who lost everything she owned in a house fire 3 years ago, she has bounced back and also I look after elderly people in their own homes and recently one of my clients was moved from her 10 roomed farm house to a care facility.........she took just 5 boxes........the rest is going up for auction, so how sad is that......she has no one to leave it too......
And so if I have to start over so be it.

JJ so happy you had a lovely "connected" Christmas, we spent our 10th out of 13 alone, just the 5 of us......it really got to me this year, I skyped with my family in the UK......could her all the laughter in the back ground.....
DDL OMG those pasties look just great!
Jackie good luck with the packing, start sooner rather than later.

Windsong I know you are upset about the cat but everyone has different circumstances...I am sure this lady will find a good home for her.

Originally Posted by Tanto (Post 9063344)

Hi Jackie,
Will you just pay for the excess baggage when you fly back, as Rodney did (he started with 4 then added another, I think)? And, are you moving out of an apartment - I can't remember your situation?

Originally Posted by ldyinlv (Post 9064109)

I actually share a town house, and I am leaving my furniture for my roommate, dont really have much. I will pay for extra baggage online its cheaper. I think I will end up with 4 suitcases, 1 large and 3 medium. I just hope they have porters at Heathrow to help me, because I am not really supposed to be lifting anything over 10 pounds..OH well, I am sure I will be able to get help at baggage claim.
Jackie..:)

Originally Posted by Beedubya (Post 9064380)

Which airline are you flying with Jackie, if BA then great as they are the best for excess, well out of Australia anyway. The US, Canada and South America have different excess baggage rules to the rest of the world.

Trotty is right, you really should let the airline know of your medical condition. They have all kinds of help available, not long now!! :eek:

Originally Posted by ldyinlv (Post 9064411)

Yes, I am flying BA. Three extra suitcases is $272.00 if I do it online, but I guess when you consider shipping it, its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other.
Jackie.:)

Originally Posted by Beedubya (Post 9064438)

BA is who I tried to get my ticket with remember but their fare went up $560 in one day. :sneaky: Their excess baggage rate is fantastic compared to other airlines, you have yourself a bargain there Jackie. :thumbsup:

Out of Australia BA have the very best excess baggage rate of all airlines to Europe.

I am flying on Etihad for instance, 23kgs is free, then it is $45 USD per kilo after that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

Originally Posted by cheers (Post 9064271)

Originally Posted by ldyinlv (Post 9064444)

I havent even weighed the ones I have managed to pack...yikes..lol

Originally Posted by Beedubya (Post 9064448)

And the bad news is................. I have none to transfer. :cry_smile:

Originally Posted by cheers (Post 9064463)

Originally Posted by cheers (Post 9064463)

Originally Posted by Videografics (Post 9064406)

Provisionally moving to Cornwall.

Why? Because it's quiet and I need a bit of time to "calm down" from the time in the Fatherland.

Originally Posted by Beedubya (Post 9064438)

BA is who I tried to get my ticket with remember but their fare went up $560 in one day. :sneaky: Their excess baggage rate is fantastic compared to other airlines, you have yourself a bargain there Jackie. :thumbsup:

Out of Australia BA have the very best excess baggage rate of all airlines to Europe.

I am flying on Etihad for instance, 23kgs is free, then it is $45 USD per kilo after that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

Originally Posted by J.J (Post 9063561)

I thought hard how to describe it, best one word I can come up with is 'connected'. meaning that we felt part of it rather than outside it.
Christmas Eve we walked to local pub, pub was full, surprising to have little kids in there with there parents. We chatted to strangers, although one recognized me from my walks round the village, we we are beginning to build relationships.
We spent Christmas day at BIL with Johns parents, DDL's dinner plate photo would sum up ours too, including the ready-made Yorkshire. Then we sat and watched telly and had a late cold meats supper. They all live about 1 hour drive from us (Spalding) so we drove over and were taxi for parents to BIL while he cooked.
Travel was fine here in Norfolk/Lincs, roads had black ice but the journey was 10 mins less this time because of no tractors or lorries out on Christmas morning. We came back at night, didn't stay over.
Then Boxing Day we walked to the pub to see Morris Dancers and have a couple beers, pub was chock-a-block. I am so grateful for the no-smoking law.
Now we been invited back over to Johns parents to help finish off the left-overs.
Add to this the carol service in the preceding week and it all feels 'connected', which it never did when we were away.

Originally Posted by Beedubya (Post 9064448)

And the bad news is................. I have none to transfer. :cry_smile:

Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9064708)

And the bad news is ...

Although we have some, the Baht has never changed ---- so we get a very bad deal!!!

Taking just over £1,000... that's it - so it's on the streets, for my missus!

Originally Posted by cheers (Post 9064734)

But then the good news is you have a couple of pensions

I had a friend in Las Vegas who was from the UK and he retired from the RAF and he got no pension. Something wrong there. I hope you faired better than he did.

Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9064708)

And the bad news is ...

Although we have some, the Baht has never changed ---- so we get a very bad deal!!!

Taking just over £1,000... that's it - so it's on the streets, for my missus!

Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9064668)

I was in the local grocery store today and, lo and behold, I saw something there I have never seen them stock before - PG Tips teabags! I grabbed two boxes lol! I came home, made a full pot of tea and drank the whole thing by myself lol! They must have picked up my vibes recently :)

Originally Posted by cheers (Post 9064734)

But then the good news is you have a couple of pensions

I had a friend in Las Vegas who was from the UK and he retired from the RAF and he got no pension. Something wrong there. I hope you faired better than he did.

Originally Posted by ldyinlv (Post 9064109)

I actually share a town house, and I am leaving my furniture for my roommate, dont really have much. I will pay for extra baggage online its cheaper. I think I will end up with 4 suitcases, 1 large and 3 medium. I just hope they have porters at Heathrow to help me, because I am not really supposed to be lifting anything over 10 pounds..OH well, I am sure I will be able to get help at baggage claim.
Jackie..:)

Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 9064740)

Poor woman she'll freeze to death.:lol:

Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 9064745)

You better weigh the suitcases and make sure they aren't overweight, they were being really strict on weight when Ds flew BA. it would be cheaper to add one more case to put all the excess into than pay over on each case.
And have them do all the lifting, let them know you are post surgery and unable to life more than your hand luggage without causing pain and damage. Take a letter from the surgeon. :thumbup: