OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Jan 6th 2011, 2:48 am
#586
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I was frightened of losing my card in the machine at Bank of scotland so went in and asked about it, and asked can they give it me back if It keeps it 
The manager came out and said yes so long as I had picture ID (I had my UK passport) so we went out and gave it a go, no problem it worked. I was charged something like 1% which pissed me off as my son (same bank) wasn't charged anything when he used his ATM card, so I asked them to refund it and they did.
Once you have a UK bank you can transfer all your money over using something like Xe.com and avoid all the fees.
The manager came out and said yes so long as I had picture ID (I had my UK passport) so we went out and gave it a go, no problem it worked. I was charged something like 1% which pissed me off as my son (same bank) wasn't charged anything when he used his ATM card, so I asked them to refund it and they did. Once you have a UK bank you can transfer all your money over using something like Xe.com and avoid all the fees.
Jan 6th 2011, 2:51 am
#587
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Somersetgirl...Where you live does count maybe not when the children are young and still at home but when they are gone and you are older you have to really like were you live to be happy and being happy affects your OH. Even if you dont have children there comes a time when you want more from life than just a place to live. If you love where you live then I am all for staying. But what I am saying is if you are not happy don't wait too long things become much more complicated the older we get.
I love my husband but I find it very difficult living in an area I dont like just because he likes it. I know he would stay here forever if it was up to him but like I said to Sallysimmons there are two people in a marriage and compromise has to come on both sides. I figure I have been here for 30years so now its time for me to get what I want. May I say that that 30 years flew past.
I love my husband but I find it very difficult living in an area I dont like just because he likes it. I know he would stay here forever if it was up to him but like I said to Sallysimmons there are two people in a marriage and compromise has to come on both sides. I figure I have been here for 30years so now its time for me to get what I want. May I say that that 30 years flew past.
total agreement from me, I've lived 25 years in US (with one year back in UK in the 90'S) Dh knows I want to live in UK, so he's had his 25 years and now it's my turn, it's only fair.
Jan 6th 2011, 4:07 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
It just occurred to me that this might be a good place to ask this question. Over the last few years I have been doing my family history - in fits and starts. Any idea where I can find a photo of what Prince of Wales Road in Norwich looked like around 1914? My dad was born there.
Jan 6th 2011, 6:21 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
It just occurred to me that this might be a good place to ask this question. Over the last few years I have been doing my family history - in fits and starts. Any idea where I can find a photo of what Prince of Wales Road in Norwich looked like around 1914? My dad was born there.
And one on the front page here http://www.oldukphotos.com/norfolk_norwich.htm
And here http://www.francisfrith.com/norwich/...ad-1896_37362/ (lots more to scroll through)
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Jan 6th 2011, 7:38 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I have found that the help I have received in public (other than the paid help at the Railway Station) has always been from women - always! Even down the stairs in the Tube - I have arthritis and when the tube escalators malfunction and you are left with a steep bank of stairs - with or without baggage (inserted to stop someone saying 'you take LUGGAGE on the tube too!!!' - No I don't) it is very obvious that I have a hard time. And a female has come over to offer assistance. Maybe it's the sexual harassment fear? Maybe it's everyone for himself. Whatever, I offer help to others, and as you give so you receive. The unpleasant people on the other thread will get back what they give out, one way or the other.
Jan 6th 2011, 7:48 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
It just occurred to me that this might be a good place to ask this question. Over the last few years I have been doing my family history - in fits and starts. Any idea where I can find a photo of what Prince of Wales Road in Norwich looked like around 1914? My dad was born there.
http://www.thenorwichsociety.co.uk/html/links.html
Jan 6th 2011, 7:51 am
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Fish n Chips 56..You've heard of the saying "if only". Well thats how I feel. If only we hadnt listend to that estate agent 3 years ago and gone with the price he estimated the house was worth and gone with one of the other agents who had a lower price this place could have been sold by now. But we were greedy and wanted the most for the place and look what that got us.
Jan 6th 2011, 8:52 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Ohhhh!!!! Thank you, Sally. This will be my entertainment this evening. I really miss our beloved trains!
By the way, my distant relative over there told me in an email recently that she pays 1/3 less in fare for a train ride than other people do - and she is an OAP. I thought OAPs rode on the trains there free of charge but I might be wrong.
By the way, my distant relative over there told me in an email recently that she pays 1/3 less in fare for a train ride than other people do - and she is an OAP. I thought OAPs rode on the trains there free of charge but I might be wrong.
However, there are a series of Discounts cards available for a fee.
Over 60's can buy a Seniors Card for 26 pounds annual (0r 65 pounds for 3 years) and this is what gets you 1/3 off the the regular fare)
There are similar cards for Students and for Family travel.
The card pays for itself in about 3 two-hour trips for me.
Jan 6th 2011, 9:12 am
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Jan 6th 2011, 9:19 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Ohhhh!!!! Thank you, Sally. This will be my entertainment this evening. I really miss our beloved trains!
By the way, my distant relative over there told me in an email recently that she pays 1/3 less in fare for a train ride than other people do - and she is an OAP. I thought OAPs rode on the trains there free of charge but I might be wrong.
By the way, my distant relative over there told me in an email recently that she pays 1/3 less in fare for a train ride than other people do - and she is an OAP. I thought OAPs rode on the trains there free of charge but I might be wrong.
Jan 6th 2011, 9:20 am
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Yes! I love to see them, being an avid taker myself Mine are all on facebook, if you have time to view them ( Don Meek) All your shots, are very good, and as I was stationed there when in the RAF, I do know Frome - from that time, but not more recently. Thank You love don
Jan 6th 2011, 9:39 am
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Just 43. Would have been writing, but busy getting my three large suitcases packed and ready, Tim's things are all piled up on her cases, but not packed. - The internal flights are now also booked, so the paperwork is all to hand. Roll On. the house in Shropshire is empty - the tenants have left - so there are only odd items to take care of - Oh! and the 'line' phone is off, too. Love to you all, just sitting getting bored! dontheturner
Jan 6th 2011, 9:58 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Just 43. Would have been writing, but busy getting my three large suitcases packed and ready, Tim's things are all piled up on her cases, but not packed. - The internal flights are now also booked, so the paperwork is all to hand. Roll On. the house in Shropshire is empty - the tenants have left - so there are only odd items to take care of - Oh! and the 'line' phone is off, too. Love to you all, just sitting getting bored! dontheturner
BRING IT ON!!
Jan 6th 2011, 11:54 am
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Jan 6th 2011, 12:05 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Somersetgirl...Where you live does count maybe not when the children are young and still at home but when they are gone and you are older you have to really like were you live to be happy and being happy affects your OH. Even if you dont have children there comes a time when you want more from life than just a place to live. If you love where you live then I am all for staying. But what I am saying is if you are not happy don't wait too long things become much more complicated the older we get.
I love my husband but I find it very difficult living in an area I dont like just because he likes it. I know he would stay here forever if it was up to him but like I said to Sallysimmons there are two people in a marriage and compromise has to come on both sides. I figure I have been here for 30years so now its time for me to get what I want. May I say that that 30 years flew past.
I love my husband but I find it very difficult living in an area I dont like just because he likes it. I know he would stay here forever if it was up to him but like I said to Sallysimmons there are two people in a marriage and compromise has to come on both sides. I figure I have been here for 30years so now its time for me to get what I want. May I say that that 30 years flew past.
I am lucky because we both want more or less the same things, but I can imagine how difficult it must be for if this is not the case...as you say someone has to compromise.
