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Mar 11th 2015, 1:08 am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,686
Posted By 2aT

Talking Re: No Pension Payments For Seven Months.

Just wondering did you ever receive a letter from the Pension Services with a 'Life Certificate' form to fill out. It was a form to update information as we reside outside the UK, we're in Canada.
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Forum: Canada
Jun 24th 2013, 4:16 am
Replies: 20
Views: 8,758
Posted By 2aT

Re: Kippers

Try Sobeys, they usually stock the frozen ones.
Aug 11th 2012, 10:53 pm
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Views: 541,758
Posted By 2aT

Re: Post The Latest Picture You Have Taken

Lovely area, the best tasting perch I have ever tasted at a local restaurant.
Jan 25th 2012, 8:27 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By 2aT

Re: Call The Midwife

Yes apparently there is a book but I checked on Chapters/Indigo and they have used hard copies so not sure if there has been a paperback version released yet. I would like to read the book(s) if I...
Jan 25th 2012, 4:05 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By 2aT

Call The Midwife

Anyone seen this, newish programme on BBC. Sounds pretty interesting. It's set in London in the 1950's from what I saw of the trailer.
Jan 24th 2012, 2:52 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,112
Posted By 2aT

Re: Tea anyone (Calgary peeps)?

When I used to drink tea I tried their PC brand of orange pekoe out of curiosity. It tastes much the same as Tetleys and is a bit cheaper. I only drink herbal teas now but must admit I do prefer the...
Dec 27th 2011, 3:38 pm
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,308,046
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread

This one confused me for quite a few years. In the UK I always called it stuffing and cooked it separately outside of the turkey. Then I learned that it is stuffing if it is cooked in the poultry...
Dec 22nd 2011, 3:57 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 20,190
Posted By 2aT

Re: So happy to be home

I'm not sure if the 'Wimpey' is still there, you could check on google earth. The Barley Mow pub is though one of those chain themed places that are so popular now. We had lunch there the last time...
Dec 21st 2011, 5:47 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 20,190
Posted By 2aT

Re: So happy to be home

Glad you are enjoying being back home. Walton on the Hill is a a nice area not too far from Great Haywood. I still miss walking my dog over Cannock Chase and through the park at Shugborough Hall. ...
Dec 21st 2011, 1:39 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 20,190
Posted By 2aT

Re: So happy to be home

I'm from just outside Stafford, Great Haywood and know Weston quite well. You can read the Newsletter on line, not sure if it's the full version but you may like to take a peek. Just google...
Oct 25th 2011, 11:40 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 5,095
Posted By 2aT

Re: Gifts from abroad

How about certificate to get his car cleaned in and out half a dozen times or so...especially with the winter coming..unless he is too fussy about his vehicle or doesn't own or drive. Tickets for a...
Forum: Canada
May 31st 2011, 3:23 pm
Replies: 175
Views: 12,667
Posted By 2aT

Re: best bargain ever !!!

When I stopped to get gas at my local gas bar last Fri there was a new young kid serving...he keyed in $20.00 when it should have been $50.00 and left me to finish the transaction...which I didn't...
Mar 23rd 2011, 1:26 am
Replies: 12,809
Views: 1,390,632
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II

So sorry for your loss Rodney. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I'm so glad you got to return home and visit with your sister before she passed. You and your family are in my prayers. God rest...
Mar 2nd 2011, 12:52 am
Replies: 28
Views: 18,112
Posted By 2aT

Re: Narrowboat

This is where I lived before I emigrated 32 years ago...Great Haywood. They also build them, narrowboats,at Hoo Mill not far from the Gt Haywood Junction. Ahhh sigh happy days.
Feb 27th 2011, 1:31 am
Replies: 12,809
Views: 1,390,632
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.

Can anyone please let me know what the equivalent of the Expat Shield is for a mac. I'm sure I have seen it mentioned on here before but searched and couldn't find the correct information.

Thanks.
Forum: Canada
Feb 25th 2011, 11:21 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 12,188
Posted By 2aT

Smile Re: 3 months here but struggling.

You arrived in one of our worst winters for a few years and Lasalle is a smaller town...not sure if they have a bus service. Maybe as the weather improves and we get into our summer you will...
Feb 1st 2011, 11:53 am
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,308,046
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK-Silly Chit-Chat & Daily Catch-Up Thread

A favorite place to visit when I go back, Derbyshire is a great county. Don't forget to visit Haddon Hall which is a stones throw (almost) from Chatsworth a much older building with almost a...
Jan 8th 2011, 11:34 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,927
Posted By 2aT

Re: Moving back after 14 years !!!!

Uttoxeter!!! That's my hometown, well went to school there, born 4 miles away. You are so central for everything pretty well. Borders with Derbyshire. Close to the potteries and Burton-on-Trent,...
Jan 6th 2011, 4:07 am
Replies: 12,809
Views: 1,390,632
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.

Google Francis Frith postcards...he has loads of "old" photographs made into postcards of various places around UK. I think I saw a link from around 1919 for parts of Norwich. Good Luck.
Nov 25th 2010, 9:28 pm
Replies: 10,515
Views: 1,097,044
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.

Re getting a mortgage. BIL (uk resident) wanted to buy a second property for his daughter to rent from him...he could only get a mortgage for 9 years at age 56, the reason explained to him was...
Nov 20th 2010, 10:07 pm
Replies: 10,515
Views: 1,097,044
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.

Hi Rodney just wanted to catch you before you get on the big white bird back to the UK. Have a safe journey and I would like to wish you all the happiness on the other side. Go and enjoy the...
Nov 7th 2010, 1:56 am
Replies: 10,515
Views: 1,097,044
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.

Don't forget to change your clocks tonight folks...an extra hour in bed yippeee.
Nov 7th 2010, 1:34 am
Replies: 10,515
Views: 1,097,044
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.

Lol it does look like she is on her cell phone but I think she is hanging on to the brim of her hat, it looks a bit windy. If you notice the trim on her hat is blowing in the wind.

Oh 'arry int...
Nov 1st 2010, 2:54 am
Replies: 10,515
Views: 1,097,044
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.

Hi Jackie:

If you are still in the US in January look out for a new series called Dowton Abbey PBS is going to be showing... similar to a remake of Upstairs Downstairs but set in the...
Oct 21st 2010, 1:25 am
Replies: 10,515
Views: 1,097,044
Posted By 2aT

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.

Yes where is everyone I haven't got my fix today of this thread, lol:blink: Is it market day and everyone has gone/been shopping?
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