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Lorac05 Feb 2nd 2011 12:44 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9146755)
Everything is crossed for you!

Will you be renting when you first get back? Which area are you headed to?

Will be heading back to Mom and Dad who are in Wolverhampton. I'm looking to buy in the Cannock area - southern Staffs.

sallysimmons Feb 2nd 2011 1:22 am
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That's another part of the UK I really don't know very well but i plan to put that right when we get back. Put the kettle on for me! :D

Cumbrian Lass Feb 2nd 2011 1:29 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9146866)
That's another part of the UK I really don't know very well but i plan to put that right when we get back. Put the kettle on for me! :D
I just get all giddy with the expression "put the kettle on",its just so British and such a friendly gesture...........cant wait to get back so i can put my kettle on for a cuppa tea and a crack lol I laugh at my saying as the Canadain dont get ,but maybe you dont either .....we are from up north lol

sallysimmons Feb 2nd 2011 1:41 am
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We don't say 'crack' in Yorkshire but the term is very familiar meaning either a good laugh or a good old natter. I thought it was Irish though, so I'm surprised to learn they say it in Cumbria. Learn something every day!

Cumbrian Lass Feb 2nd 2011 1:54 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9146896)
We don't say 'crack' in Yorkshire but the term is very familiar meaning either a good laugh or a good old natter. I thought it was Irish though, so I'm surprised to learn they say it in Cumbria. Learn something every day!
Yeah thats funny.......i often use to slip up and say it to the odd Canadian and i would get such a look lol:rofl:
so when do you plan to go home ?
everyone says the country is in such a mess right now,but its now or never for us.

Lorac05 Feb 2nd 2011 2:05 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9146866)
That's another part of the UK I really don't know very well but i plan to put that right when we get back. Put the kettle on for me! :D
I am so looking forwards to getting back and settled so I can explore our country again :)

bobbarker12345 Feb 2nd 2011 2:06 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
not a good place to live if u suffer from seasonal affective disorder. the gloom is overwhelming.

Lorac05 Feb 2nd 2011 2:10 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by bobbarker12345 (Post 9146947)
not a good place to live if u suffer from seasonal affective disorder. the gloom is overwhelming.
Luckily I don't :D

sallysimmons Feb 2nd 2011 2:40 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by Cumbrian Lass (Post 9146918)
Yeah thats funny.......i often use to slip up and say it to the odd Canadian and i would get such a look lol:rofl:
so when do you plan to go home ?
everyone says the country is in such a mess right now,but its now or never for us.
Sadly, I think it will be a few years for us. We have two chronically ill (but not terminally ill) cats. We can't put them through anesthesia for the micro-chipping as they may not make it through. So we are here for the time being.

But we go back to Cumbria later this year for another look round and we're already making or plans, clearing our house slowly, fixing things up etc. It's hard sometimes because I really just want to go, but it's not possible just yet so I have to make the best of it.

sallysimmons Feb 2nd 2011 2:42 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by bobbarker12345 (Post 9146947)
not a good place to live if u suffer from seasonal affective disorder. the gloom is overwhelming.
Mostly from the people :lol:

The places I want to live are not gloomy in winter at all. I think they're spectacularly beautiful actually. Then again, when I was an art student in Yorkshire, I used to love sitting out on the moors sketching in the fog and rain so I may not be entirely normal. :rofl:

robin1234 Feb 2nd 2011 3:04 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by bobbarker12345 (Post 9146947)
not a good place to live if u suffer from seasonal affective disorder. the gloom is overwhelming.
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9147032)
Mostly from the people :lol:

The places I want to live are not gloomy in winter at all. I think they're spectacularly beautiful actually. Then again, when I was an art student in Yorkshire, I used to love sitting out on the moors sketching in the fog and rain so I may not be entirely normal. :rofl:
Yes I've lived in several places in England and never found the winter "gloomy." At least you can get out and about in the winter, with the footpaths, interesting places to visit, and mild temperatures. Certainly, where Iive now, there are more bright sunny days in the winter but less incentive to go out for a walk when it is -30°F (and that's before you figure in the windchill.)

sallysimmons Feb 2nd 2011 3:13 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by robin1234 (Post 9147072)
Yes I've lived in several places in England and never found the winter "gloomy." At least you can get out and about in the winter, with the footpaths, interesting places to visit, and mild temperatures. Certainly, where Iive now, there are more bright sunny days in the winter but less incentive to go out for a walk when it is -30°F (and that's before you figure in the windchill.)
So true. I haven't been out for a walk in almost 3 weeks because it's been so cold and snowy. Today we are having an ice storm - I just watched my neighbor try to go to work and have to go back inside because he couldn't walk down the sheet of ice that was once his driveway. It took him 5 minutes to make his way back inside again and he landed on his bum twice. Right now, I'd give anything for a drizzly rain I could go out for a walk in.

Lorac05 Feb 2nd 2011 3:21 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9147097)
So true. I haven't been out for a walk in almost 3 weeks because it's been so cold and snowy. Today we are having an ice storm - I just watched my neighbor try to go to work and have to go back inside because he couldn't walk down the sheet of ice that was once his driveway. It took him 5 minutes to make his way back inside again and he landed on his bum twice. Right now, I'd give anything for a drizzly rain I could go out for a walk in.
I agree - going for walks here in the winter can be bone-chilling experiences - as well as highly dangerous today because of the icey rain coming down. I spoke to my parents yesterday and they were going for a walk as it was mild and sunny. Soon I'll be going with them - just as Spring is coming - a beautiful time in England IMHO.

hayleyatfla Feb 2nd 2011 4:00 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by robin1234 (Post 9147072)
Yes I've lived in several places in England and never found the winter "gloomy." At least you can get out and about in the winter, with the footpaths, interesting places to visit, and mild temperatures. Certainly, where Iive now, there are more bright sunny days in the winter but less incentive to go out for a walk when it is -30°F (and that's before you figure in the windchill.)
well said.......

sallysimmons Feb 2nd 2011 4:06 am
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I should say that although I am moaning today, I do usually like the drama of the winter weather here. I guess I just don't mind whatever weather you give me .. except when it gets over 100 degrees and humid. That I really hate.

Cumbrian Lass Feb 2nd 2011 4:56 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9147030)
Sadly, I think it will be a few years for us. We have two chronically ill (but not terminally ill) cats. We can't put them through anesthesia for the micro-chipping as they may not make it through. So we are here for the time being.

But we go back to Cumbria later this year for another look round and we're already making or plans, clearing our house slowly, fixing things up etc. It's hard sometimes because I really just want to go, but it's not possible just yet so I have to make the best of it.
Oh thats so sad about your cats.......we live for our pets too!
In fact we had just done all the prep for our two dogs.They were both ready to go on Nov 16th.I kept saying "we need the house to hurry up and sell" and of course it didnt.I believe every thing happens for a reason.Then one morning one of our perfectly healthy (we thought) dogs woke up and he had hemeraged behind his eyes.To cut along story short my beautiful dog had a rare slow growing brain tumor which could not be operated on. He soon passed away and we were heart broken.But maybe thats why the house didnt sell.......who knows? we too had made our minds up that we would stay until our pets day.........but that was not long after he was diagnosed :(

sallysimmons Feb 2nd 2011 8:01 am
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Oh no! How awful. It does seem like things often happen for a reason. Your lovely dog got to spend his last days at home peacefully and that must be a comfort.

Cumbrian Lass Feb 2nd 2011 10:04 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9147681)
Oh no! How awful. It does seem like things often happen for a reason. Your lovely dog got to spend his last days at home peacefully and that must be a comfort.
yeah i guess so but it was terribly hard for us all.As he was only 6yrs old and looked so healthy.My dream was for him to run on the beach in the UK and to meet alll my friends who would have loved him so much.Oh well that was no to be.......but we will still take his sister,a rather different kettle of fish to his but we love her all the same lol

dontheturner Feb 2nd 2011 12:23 pm
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by bobbarker12345 (Post 9146947)
not a good place to live if u suffer from seasonal affective disorder. the gloom is overwhelming.
Well, Why are you still there? Just move somewhere else, so there will be room for us coming home!

Cumbrian Lass Feb 2nd 2011 12:29 pm
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9148168)
Well, Why are you still there? Just move somewhere else, so there will be room for us coming home!
yeah my thoughts also ?????:blink:

dontheturner Feb 2nd 2011 12:32 pm
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9147226)
I should say that although I am moaning today, I do usually like the drama of the winter weather here. I guess I just don't mind whatever weather you give me .. except when it gets over 100 degrees and humid. That I really hate.
Hello SS, That is so sad, about your Cats, but you wouldn't want to be here either - cannot go for walks, too hot. & bored out of my skull, as I am a ''doer'' and hate doing nothing - A friend in UK's G/Daughter wants to sell her, car, and it would be ideal ( If Automatic), but I don't know the state of our bank A/C in UK, so cannot say either way!. maybe they will wait --- hope so..

Take care.. and there will always be a welcome in Shropshire, for Sally, in our alley (Gracie Fields song) love dontheturner xx

sallysimmons Feb 2nd 2011 1:29 pm
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Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9148179)
Take care.. and there will always be a welcome in Shropshire, for Sally, in our alley (Gracie Fields song) love dontheturner xx
Aww, thanks so much :)

BadgeIsBack Feb 2nd 2011 4:04 pm
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by robin1234 (Post 9147072)
Yes I've lived in several places in England and never found the winter "gloomy." At least you can get out and about in the winter, with the footpaths, interesting places to visit, and mild temperatures. Certainly, where Iive now, there are more bright sunny days in the winter but less incentive to go out for a walk when it is -30°F (and that's before you figure in the windchill.)
Interesting, and it really depends. There are plenty of people on this very site who will tell you there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing - and that rugging up is all that is needed - and missed.

The reality is that anything over 30C and under 0C or near 0C is not much fun - when it is week in, week out - and depending on exactly what you are doing.

I don't mind cold, it's grey skies I am not so keen on.

robin1234 Feb 3rd 2011 2:01 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 9148498)
Interesting, and it really depends. There are plenty of people on this very site who will tell you there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing - and that rugging up is all that is needed - and missed.

The reality is that anything over 30C and under 0C or near 0C is not much fun - when it is week in, week out - and depending on exactly what you are doing.

I don't mind cold, it's grey skies I am not so keen on.
I guess I've lived long enough in northern New York State to be tolerant of temperatures down to about 0°F (-18° Celsius) .. 20° F is pretty mild or even warm!! If it goes down below 0°F though, I really need to wear a scarf or balaclava over my mouth and nose and I believe that is unhygienic as well as unpleasant; I'm breathing air through the fabric that is probably full of bacteria ready to come back to life as soon as they warm up.

Cumbrian Lass Feb 3rd 2011 2:06 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by robin1234 (Post 9149512)
I guess I've lived long enough in northern New York State to be tolerant of temperatures down to about 0°F (-18° Celsius) .. 20° F is pretty mild or even warm!! If it goes down below 0°F though, I really need to wear a scarf or balaclava over my mouth and nose and I believe that is unhygienic as well as unpleasant; I'm breathing air through the fabric that is probably full of bacteria ready to come back to life as soon as they warm up.
Yeah we have had a pretty cold and snowing winter so far (only half way through) her in Alberta. Would be pleased to see some rain over green coloured fields ,plus no mosquitos in the summer yeah !!!!!! cant wait to get back to the UK

robin1234 Feb 3rd 2011 2:28 am
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by Cumbrian Lass (Post 9149524)
Yeah we have had a pretty cold and snowing winter so far (only half way through) her in Alberta. Would be pleased to see some rain over green coloured fields ,plus no mosquitos in the summer yeah !!!!!! cant wait to get back to the UK
I wouldn't mind the mosquitoes so much if they were just in the summer.. but not only do we have them in the house all winter (I think they breed in the basement) but they also appear outside the very first warm day in the spring. So you can be shovelling snow one day and swatting mosquitoes a couple of days later.

windsong Feb 3rd 2011 12:07 pm
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by robin1234 (Post 9142246)
It's getting to be beyond a joke with me. At work, I'm searching for houses on Rightmove and looking at the Guardian's "Let's Move To.." feature (the last two weeks they have covered Saltburn and Margate, which are both the kind of place I could live!..) Every time a colleague comes to my office to discuss a project or whatever, I'm showing them pictures of semis or terraced houses and asking their opinion of the kitchen..
I've been watching Escape to the Country on one of the players, either ITV or BBC. I can't remember. Devonshire looks absolutely fabulous - so does Somerset and I know it is as I visited. My father lived there for many years. Not so sure I will end up in Edinburgh which is where I grew up.

bobbarker12345 Feb 3rd 2011 9:02 pm
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Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9148168)
Well, Why are you still there? Just move somewhere else, so there will be room for us coming home!
plenty of room in england matey.

dontheturner Feb 3rd 2011 9:58 pm
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Originally Posted by bobbarker12345 (Post 9151478)
plenty of room in england matey.
Ah! Don't you go worrying matey - we know that. better still when all them moaners have gone.

Got my place, sorted, though, never sold it.

dollface Feb 6th 2011 3:19 am
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Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 8816071)
The weather over much of July and August has really presented the best of the UK this year. My neighbour just told me they are predicting a particularly harsh winter this year (apparently certain autumn berries are showing early this year, go figure), but that's pretty much the norm round these parts.
Really, I was in UK mainly Edinurgh July/August and it peed with rain all but 2 days, I had to buy my kids fleeces:ohmy:

hayleyatfla Feb 6th 2011 4:18 am
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Originally Posted by dollface (Post 9156518)
Really, I was in UK mainly Edinurgh July/August and it peed with rain all but 2 days, I had to buy my kids fleeces:ohmy:
i was there in brum august 20th for 3 weeks the weather was not too bad... had some nice days.. bit chillier than i was used to but only a couple of rainy ones.. didnt care really happy to be home walking around town.. rain or not...........

dollface Feb 7th 2011 11:36 am
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Originally Posted by hayleyatfla (Post 9156608)
i was there in brum august 20th for 3 weeks the weather was not too bad... had some nice days.. bit chillier than i was used to but only a couple of rainy ones.. didnt care really happy to be home walking around town.. rain or not...........
How long have you been away?

hayleyatfla Feb 7th 2011 11:43 am
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Originally Posted by dollface (Post 9160239)
How long have you been away?
oh been i the U.S 2 years.... but go back home every year for a few weeks or so... just feel better when im there... fee like thats where i belong.......

dollface Feb 7th 2011 11:48 am
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Originally Posted by hayleyatfla (Post 9160257)
oh been i the U.S 2 years.... but go back home every year for a few weeks or so... just feel better when im there... fee like thats where i belong.......
I hear ya, i've been away 12 years and still miss UK.............

hayleyatfla Feb 7th 2011 12:13 pm
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Originally Posted by dollface (Post 9160266)
I hear ya, i've been away 12 years and still miss UK.............
Where are living dollface? ..... i move back this oct .. its scary and people always say "wh would you come back to the rain, blah, blah... but they have never lived somewhere thats no "home' for 20 years and i think if u have that feeling always that you dont belong somewhere you never really are truly happy.. i will miss stuff about the states been here since i was 12... but i have missed out on loads back home too (: are u moving back home?

dontheturner Feb 7th 2011 12:47 pm
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by hayleyatfla (Post 9160295)
Where are living dollface? ..... i move back this oct .. its scary and people always say "wh would you come back to the rain, blah, blah... but they have never lived somewhere thats no "home' for 20 years and i think if u have that feeling always that you dont belong somewhere you never really are truly happy.. i will miss stuff about the states been here since i was 12... but i have missed out on loads back home too (: are u moving back home?
Hayley - I might be in Thailand - but I hear ya - I am on Google Earth, and walking from Handsworth - (again,) along Great Hampton Street. Wish I could bump into ya! - yesterday, was reading about Lewis's in the war, 'cos I remember then. Don

hayleyatfla Feb 7th 2011 12:55 pm
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Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9160337)
Hayley - I might be in Thailand - but I hear ya - I am on Google Earth, and walking from Handsworth - (again,) along Great Hampton Street. Wish I could bump into ya! - yesterday, was reading about Lewis's in the war, 'cos I remember then. Don
i used to go to lewises in town to see father christmas in his grotto.. xmas is england is still more magical to me... when u going home Don?

dontheturner Feb 7th 2011 1:06 pm
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Originally Posted by hayleyatfla (Post 9160356)
i used to go to lewises in town to see father christmas in his grotto.. xmas is england is still more magical to me... when u going home Don?
We fly from Here ''Ubonratchathani'' at 9.45am, on the 20th (This month) arrive Bangkok at 10.50am, then leave there, at 00.10 ( Just turned midnight), and put watches back 7 hours, so arrive Heathrow @ 5.45am on the 21st. I now live in Wellington Shropshire, but as Tippawan, has never been to Brum, it distresses me, that she will never see Lewis's, as You and I recall it, being - there will never ever be another store, to come anywhere near it - just my opinion. - I have been, to many countries, and met many people, But I HAVE to return. Even though I am 80. - My father was a watchmaker, in Walsall, and bought everything he ever needed, in Hockley, so I know Warstone Lane, Vyse street, and all around there! .- Worked at Salford Bridge, in the Toll office on the canal, as I was a Toll Clerk, for a while, at the age of 14. Take care, (you can always PM me, if you want) - but the PC will be gone shortly, as we have sold it! dontheturner

hayleyatfla Feb 7th 2011 1:54 pm
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9160378)
We fly from Here ''Ubonratchathani'' at 9.45am, on the 20th (This month) arrive Bangkok at 10.50am, then leave there, at 00.10 ( Just turned midnight), and put watches back 7 hours, so arrive Heathrow @ 5.45am on the 21st. I now live in Wellington Shropshire, but as Tippawan, has never been to Brum, it distresses me, that she will never see Lewis's, as You and I recall it, being - there will never ever be another store, to come anywhere near it - just my opinion. - I have been, to many countries, and met many people, But I HAVE to return. Even though I am 80. - My father was a watchmaker, in Walsall, and bought everything he ever needed, in Hockley, so I know Warstone Lane, Vyse street, and all around there! .- Worked at Salford Bridge, in the Toll office on the canal, as I was a Toll Clerk, for a while, at the age of 14. Take care, (you can always PM me, if you want) - but the PC will be gone shortly, as we have sold it! dontheturner
Good for you.. are you excited? is your wife? how long you been gone now Don..? Yeah we can definatly stay in touch i go back on the QM2 with my mom and dogs on Oct 7th cant wait.. I wish you all the luck in the world. you dont look 80 ... i shall be taking the trains all over england would love to meet up with you and your wife for a pint in the future...
I wish you all the happyness and success for your venture "home" :D

Mummy in the foothills Feb 7th 2011 3:52 pm
Re: What had changed when you returned?
 
Originally Posted by dontheturner (Post 9160378)
We fly from Here ''Ubonratchathani'' at 9.45am, on the 20th (This month) arrive Bangkok at 10.50am, then leave there, at 00.10 ( Just turned midnight), and put watches back 7 hours, so arrive Heathrow @ 5.45am on the 21st. I now live in Wellington Shropshire, but as Tippawan, has never been to Brum, it distresses me, that she will never see Lewis's, as You and I recall it, being - there will never ever be another store, to come anywhere near it - just my opinion. - I have been, to many countries, and met many people, But I HAVE to return. Even though I am 80. - My father was a watchmaker, in Walsall, and bought everything he ever needed, in Hockley, so I know Warstone Lane, Vyse street, and all around there! .- Worked at Salford Bridge, in the Toll office on the canal, as I was a Toll Clerk, for a while, at the age of 14. Take care, (you can always PM me, if you want) - but the PC will be gone shortly, as we have sold it! dontheturner
I've got you on my radar for your flight home, It's on Dh's birthday. Lucky you. Not long now. :thumbsup:


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