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Forum: USA

Jan 12th 2011, 3:35 am

Replies: 48

Moving to San Jose, Ca. in 8 weeks - What should I worry about?

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Posted By eastender2

Re: Moving to San Jose, Ca. in 8 weeks - What should I worry about?

When you move from the UK to the US think big. Your basic conveniences may seem close by on a map, but they are often further away than you think. It also depends on the route you take to get there....

Forum: USA

Jan 11th 2011, 3:14 am

Replies: 48

Moving to San Jose, Ca. in 8 weeks - What should I worry about?

Views: 10,129

Posted By eastender2

Re: Moving to San Jose, Ca. in 8 weeks - What should I worry about?

Hello Mollykins. I have lived in the Bay area 30+ years and visit Silicon Valley in San Jose frequently. Mountain View and Palo Alto especially have excellent schools. Feel free to send a private...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Aug 1st 2010, 7:36 am

Replies: 10,515

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

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Posted By eastender2

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

Well said Sallysimmons - I just bought a lovely flat on the waterfront near San Francisco an untaciptated benefit of the financial crisis. People are friendly, and after 30 years in the same area, I...

Forum: USA

Jul 25th 2010, 5:50 am

Replies: 212

Disillusioned

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Posted By eastender2

Re: Disillusioned

Greetings Tama2 - point taken. Come to think of it my best years here were as a volunteer for a community radio station. I loved fundraising, going to shows, training future radio personalities,...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 24th 2010, 1:45 pm

Replies: 7

Show Me The Way To Go 'Ome

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Posted By eastender2

Re: Show Me The Way To Go 'Ome

Hi Lorac05 - Great to hear from yet another returning expat. I'm keeping my apartment for the tax benefit and for my daughter. Of course the 6 month primary residence requirement needs to be...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Jul 24th 2010, 7:45 am

Replies: 10,515

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

Views: 1,178,925

Posted By eastender2

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

Are you there yet Old Duck? It's exciting isn't it? My plan started about two years ago, strangely enough it's only now that I'm taking action to be there before this Christmas that any of it makes...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Jul 24th 2010, 7:27 am

Replies: 10,515

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

Views: 1,178,925

Posted By eastender2

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

Calle: Your vote of confidence is all I need to keep moving forward to the Midlands - sooner rather than later - lbefore this year is over!

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 24th 2010, 7:18 am

Replies: 7

Show Me The Way To Go 'Ome

Views: 1,441

Posted By eastender2

Re: Show Me The Way To Go 'Ome

Thank you all for your quick and encouraging responses. Jay - I got started on the thread... off I go! :thumbup:

Forum: The Rovers Return

Jul 23rd 2010, 5:21 pm

Replies: 10,515

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

Views: 1,178,925

Posted By eastender2

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

That's a great time to make the transition. Mine graduated at 18, went to London, and at 25 is still there. The best thing about me waiting this long to follow her is the home prices went down about...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 23rd 2010, 5:14 pm

Replies: 7

Show Me The Way To Go 'Ome

Views: 1,441

Posted By eastender2

Show Me The Way To Go 'Ome

After 30 years in California, I'm going back probably to live in the W Midlands after thirty years. Most of the immediate family is there, and it seems like a good place to build a business, but I...

Forum: USA

Jul 23rd 2010, 4:58 pm

Replies: 48

Moving to San Jose, Ca. in 8 weeks - What should I worry about?

Views: 10,129

Posted By eastender2

Re: Moving to San Jose, Ca. in 8 weeks - What should I worry about?

If you have kids, live in Willow Glen or Rose Garden. Parts of Campbell and Los Gatos are nice too. You'll find people are busy and you have to work hard at making friends. You'll love the weathere.

Forum: USA

Jul 23rd 2010, 4:54 pm

Replies: 212

Disillusioned

Views: 25,032

Posted By eastender2

Re: Disillusioned

Try living in the San Francisco Bay Area. I raised my daughter here, lived here thirty years. The weather is a little bit English without the humidity and winter cold. The coastline is gorgeous, and...

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