OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Feb 28th 2011, 12:58 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Me too. My Grandma used to say to me when I was a little girl "Just give me a little cottage in the Cotswolds and I'd be happy".
Feb 28th 2011, 1:51 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Britain's economy has nothing whatsoever to do with my decision to return. In fact, I wish the economy were not as good as it is because property might be less expensive and the exchange rate would be better. I am sure the economy is a factor for some but it certainly wasn't for me.
My heritage and the British culture are the reasons I am returning. I just prefer the lifestyle and the way of life over there.
My heritage and the British culture are the reasons I am returning. I just prefer the lifestyle and the way of life over there.
The economy in the UK isn't good though, so you have your wish. The reason property is so expensive there is simply supply and demand. Not enough houses and too many people.
Feb 28th 2011, 2:13 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
I've lived on the island here for 10 years now. Dropped out of the corporate world in Vancouver in 2001. Yes, it is beautiful, but sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the mountains, the tall Douglas firs and Cedars and long for the open meadows and deciduous trees of England.
I think in the final analysis it is not what one country has or hasn't got but an inner feeling of being on home soil that drives so many of us to find our way back. It's how we feel inside rather than what we have. I am realising that more and more as I look around at all the things I shall sell that might have felt like things I have to have last week. It is easier than I thought it would be. There are a few things though that I shall try and keep if I can.
One of my real dilemmas will be a huge collection of books (mainly non-fiction) and fabrics that I have collected over the years, and would really like to keep at least some of, plus a couple of items of furniture but most can be sold..
I shall start to explore options re: shipping. Container? partial container? Other? I shall be very limited by cost. (Any info gratefully received).
I have a friend in Robert's Creek, BC who is also going back this year. Wonder if we could share a container? Bit difficult though as we are both only reachable by ferry and going to different places in the UK.
I had heard it might be worthwhile to buy a container and sell it again at the other end. Sounds like a really big deal though.
Stealthninja (great name!), Maple Ridge is beautiful too. Do you know Brian Arsenault who runs (used to run) the horse ranch/karaoke bar there. Can't remember the name of it.
I occasionally (once or twice a year) get over to the lower mainland. When I come over I would love to meet you for a cuppa in Van if you are game.
Thanks well-wishers for you posts.
I think in the final analysis it is not what one country has or hasn't got but an inner feeling of being on home soil that drives so many of us to find our way back. It's how we feel inside rather than what we have. I am realising that more and more as I look around at all the things I shall sell that might have felt like things I have to have last week. It is easier than I thought it would be. There are a few things though that I shall try and keep if I can.
One of my real dilemmas will be a huge collection of books (mainly non-fiction) and fabrics that I have collected over the years, and would really like to keep at least some of, plus a couple of items of furniture but most can be sold..
I shall start to explore options re: shipping. Container? partial container? Other? I shall be very limited by cost. (Any info gratefully received).
I have a friend in Robert's Creek, BC who is also going back this year. Wonder if we could share a container? Bit difficult though as we are both only reachable by ferry and going to different places in the UK.
I had heard it might be worthwhile to buy a container and sell it again at the other end. Sounds like a really big deal though.
Stealthninja (great name!), Maple Ridge is beautiful too. Do you know Brian Arsenault who runs (used to run) the horse ranch/karaoke bar there. Can't remember the name of it.
I occasionally (once or twice a year) get over to the lower mainland. When I come over I would love to meet you for a cuppa in Van if you are game.
Thanks well-wishers for you posts.
And it's now called The Rocking Horse.
You are much further ahead in your plans than I am, I have just admitted to myself that I would like to go back. Much work ahead!
Feb 28th 2011, 3:25 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
I don't think so. I only decided this weekend! But once I decide, that's it. Full steam ahead!
Feb 28th 2011, 3:50 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
2011 Academy Awards.
I'm glad the Kings Speech did well.
The Awards presentation itself "Clumsy" The hosts were lacking. IMO.
I'm glad the Kings Speech did well.
The Awards presentation itself "Clumsy" The hosts were lacking. IMO.
Feb 28th 2011, 4:07 am
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Feb 28th 2011, 4:38 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Good Morning Everyone and welcome home Bee, her in Ayr the crocuses, snow drops having been blooming for a couple of weeks already and yesterday I noticed the daffodills are just about to. The weather here on the weekend was lovely, crisp mornings and warmer afternoons, so yes, definetly spring is on its way.
Nothing new on the car situation, will just have to wait and see what happens, hubby is out of hospital and now will be on full disability benefits back in Canada, that is probable a good thing.
Although I know that if the economy was better the property prices would go up again but for those of us who are living back in the UK, it really needs to get better as it is very difficult to watch the money you make go down the drain quicker than it did last year or even last month. I have notices that things are costing more at the grocery store and on the high street and petrol is £1.30 per litre and in some places more.
Rodney loving your posts with you mom, how lovely that you both get along so well.
Welcome to all the new people and also welcome back to Bee, Don and all those who have wandered back to the home of their birth.
Nothing new on the car situation, will just have to wait and see what happens, hubby is out of hospital and now will be on full disability benefits back in Canada, that is probable a good thing.
Although I know that if the economy was better the property prices would go up again but for those of us who are living back in the UK, it really needs to get better as it is very difficult to watch the money you make go down the drain quicker than it did last year or even last month. I have notices that things are costing more at the grocery store and on the high street and petrol is £1.30 per litre and in some places more.
Rodney loving your posts with you mom, how lovely that you both get along so well.
Welcome to all the new people and also welcome back to Bee, Don and all those who have wandered back to the home of their birth.
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Feb 28th 2011, 12:10 pm
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and fer £5 per person you ccouldn'teven cook it yourself for that cheap,
Feb 28th 2011, 12:19 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Or maybe they choose Britain because, at least until recently, it had a thriving economy and there was more chance of finding work. Most immigrants work really hard in my experience, just like we all did when were moved to our adopted countries. Although I bet the Daily Mail can always the odd exception to scare the locals with.
The few times that Americans have gone on to me about lazy immigrants, I always tell them I am an immigrant too. They're quick to backtrack and say they don't mean people like me. When I ask them what kind of people they do mean, there's usually an awkward silence.
The few times that Americans have gone on to me about lazy immigrants, I always tell them I am an immigrant too. They're quick to backtrack and say they don't mean people like me. When I ask them what kind of people they do mean, there's usually an awkward silence.
I usually remind people that everyone in America is an immigrant or descended from immigrants except the native americans!
i hasten to clarify that i do not think all immigrants are lazy by any means, on the contrary i've known hardworking immigrants of every stripe in US and UK. And having been out of the country for so long I am not really au fait with what's going on in UK but I was talking to my mother who did say England's benefits policies are more generous than other EU countries and so that's why many people from poorer places in europe flock there, rather than to, eg, France or Germany, and our little country doesn't have much room, or enough resources...
Tina
Feb 28th 2011, 12:23 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
She sounds like my mum. She doesn't read the Daily Mail by any chance does she? 
Feb 28th 2011, 12:26 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
And the few times that Brits over here have gone on to me about lazy immigrants, I always tell them I am an immigrant too. They're quick to backtrack and say they don't mean people like me. When I ask them what kind of people they do mean, there's usually an awkward silence.
Feb 28th 2011, 2:38 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
I had roast beef with roasted parsnips/potatoes/carrots/and broccoli, and yorkshire pudding and gravy over everything,
Mum had roast lamb, same veggies, real mint sauce,
We both had apple pie & custard for desert, Hmmmmmm
And by the way the portions were (*HUGE) could'nt have got anymore on plate if they tried,
Mum had roast lamb, same veggies, real mint sauce,
We both had apple pie & custard for desert, Hmmmmmm
And by the way the portions were (*HUGE) could'nt have got anymore on plate if they tried,
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Feb 28th 2011, 2:39 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
And the few times that Brits over here have gone on to me about lazy immigrants, I always tell them I am an immigrant too. They're quick to backtrack and say they don't mean people like me. When I ask them what kind of people they do mean, there's usually an awkward silence.
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Feb 28th 2011, 3:00 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Well said, DDL - and sally too. Both sides of the pond have ignorant people, and sometime or the other we fall over them. I met one in Boots the Chemists a few weeks back, and it was all I could do not to punch her lights out, as the saying goes. Instead, I chose to rise above the problem and ignore the woman. Thankfully I have not met too many like her, but I am sure there are some lined up to pass on their opinions, especially when waiting around for ages in places like the doctors office or the chemists, and using the time to have a moan.
