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Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 10th 2012, 11:09 am
Replies: 136
Views: 17,090
Posted By Returnee

Re: Is it really that bad?

According to a BBC Panorama documentary: 'Britain today is suffering the longest peacetime slump in decades. Our economy is in a double-dip recession for the first time since 1975. Panorama asks...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 8th 2012, 10:40 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 13,195
Posted By Returnee

Re: British words/expressions you DON'T like

I could die for a jam butty
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 6th 2012, 2:20 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 13,195
Posted By Returnee

Re: British words/expressions you DON'T like

Think I'll make a brew
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 29th 2012, 12:42 am
Replies: 1
Views: 716
Posted By Returnee

Council tax and the elderly?

I was wondering if elderly people in England, retired, have to pay the same council tax as everyone else. Would like some information on this, please. Thanks.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 25th 2012, 11:41 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,012
Posted By Returnee

Re: Dental Care in the UK

'All is not well in the world of dental care in Britain. Most dentists I know started for the right reason, but years of legislation, increased bureaucracy and new NHS contracts have led some of us...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 19th 2012, 12:45 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,374
Posted By Returnee

Re: prawns and emigrants

Perhaps the pot calling the kettle black? 'The UK has been named the worst place to live in Europe for quality of life, behind countries with damaged economies such as Ireland and Italy, according to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 18th 2012, 1:02 am
Replies: 37
Views: 12,928
Posted By Returnee

Re: NHS dental treatment in the U.K.

I'm always surprised when I watch American and British TV programs. Americans seem to have much better looking teeth than their British counterparts.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 17th 2012, 11:10 am
Replies: 37
Views: 12,928
Posted By Returnee

Re: NHS dental treatment in the U.K.

Here in Japan dental work is covered by national health insurance. Although, you have to pay 30% of the cost. Recently I had an old filling removed and the tooth was cleaned and capped. Over here a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 17th 2012, 12:16 am
Replies: 37
Views: 12,928
Posted By Returnee

Re: NHS dental treatment in the U.K.

Thank you for your responses so far.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 16th 2012, 12:45 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 12,928
Posted By Returnee

NHS dental treatment in the U.K.

I've been reading, hearing that dental treatment in the U.K. is pretty costly nowadays. Also, if one moves into a new area it may be difficult to find an NHS dentist, dental clinic. There appears to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 14th 2012, 10:47 am
Replies: 37
Views: 6,707
Posted By Returnee

Re: So why did you really return... for the place or the people

I was a ten pound Pom and stayed in Australia for just over two years. More like a working holiday. When I returned to England I was struck at how dark (weather-wise) and cramped everything seemed....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 3rd 2012, 12:46 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 6,707
Posted By Returnee

Re: So why did you really return... for the place or the people

I've been away from the U.K. for about 26 years, although I have been back a number of times for short stays. Now that I'm reaching retirement age, the dream of the idylic British way of life is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 8th 2012, 11:43 am
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,044
Posted By Returnee

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

I sometimes watch British TV dramas, detective TV programs. Compared to American dramas, dective programs they appear rather gloomy. Both actors and location often look rather depressing. :(
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 7th 2012, 11:12 am
Replies: 12,809
Views: 1,499,925
Posted By Returnee

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

'Prime Minister David Cameron issued a blunt message to Britons on Monday, saying that though the Summer Olympics and the queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration will raise the country’s profile 2012...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 1st 2012, 2:20 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 7,413
Posted By Returnee

Re: Brits are a happy lot.

Happy New Year Everyone :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgJy8ZKHoWY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfXjDELeW5M&feature=related
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 25th 2011, 1:12 pm
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,044
Posted By Returnee

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

I too have an Amazon Kindle and am very happy with it. Actually, just before Christmas I downloaded Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol for free. :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 20th 2011, 1:42 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 7,413
Posted By Returnee

Re: Brits are a happy lot.

Not sure, yet. Do you have any ideas?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 20th 2011, 11:21 am
Replies: 66
Views: 7,413
Posted By Returnee

Re: Brits are a happy lot.

I think many Britons are not happy now. Apart from rising prices, high divorce rates and the highest obesity levels in Europe, the future looks grim. I know that other countries are facing a grim...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 18th 2011, 3:12 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 7,413
Posted By Returnee

Re: Brits are a happy lot.

Yes, America in some respects ressembles a third world country, especially when it comes to medical treatment and social support for the less fortunate in its society. :frown:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 18th 2011, 11:54 am
Replies: 66
Views: 7,413
Posted By Returnee

Re: Brits are a happy lot.

Actually, 'Fuel Poverty' is a phrase used by the government and many other organisations dealing with fuel poverty in the U.K: 'The government's fuel poverty scheme is poorly publicised and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 18th 2011, 12:00 am
Replies: 66
Views: 7,413
Posted By Returnee

Re: Brits are a happy lot.

Just read about Fuel poverty. The proportion of homes in fuel poverty in England and Wales has risen from 18% to 24% in two years, estimates suggest. Nearly 5.7 million households are in fuel poverty...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 16th 2011, 11:47 am
Replies: 66
Views: 7,413
Posted By Returnee

Re: Brits are a happy lot.

Yes, I should take my rose tinted glasses off, I guess. But, they have sentimental value, as I bought them for two bob at a market stall in London form a very jolly stallholder. Anyway, what I find...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 15th 2011, 2:06 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 7,413
Posted By Returnee

Re: Brits are a happy lot.

I remember Ken Dodd singing about Happiness: 'Happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I pocess. I thank the lord that I've been blessed with more than my share of happiness.' Funny how you...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 14th 2011, 2:37 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 7,413
Posted By Returnee

Re: Brits are a happy lot.

The facts come from The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) who report what the government and respected research groups say, publish.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 14th 2011, 12:45 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 7,413
Posted By Returnee

Re: Brits are a happy lot.

No need to insult someone who disagrees with others. I don't use bad language or insult people. I don't think I am being negative, just telling it as it is and giving my opinion on The Facts.
Some...
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