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Aug 23rd 2012, 7:18 am
Replies: 153
Views: 16,787
Posted By Whatshername

Smile Re: It's been a week.....

Welcome back, isn't it great? We have been here (from US) for four weeks now, and I am so happy. Even the rain hasn't put a damper on things, and when we have sunny days, we enjoy them even more. ...
Aug 7th 2012, 5:17 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By Whatshername

BEEN BACK TEN DAYS

We have been back for ten days now, and just love it. The weather is taking a little getting used to, it has rained a lot, but that's ok, we won't melt.

The flight went well. We brought our...
Forum: USA
Jul 23rd 2012, 6:57 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
Posted By Whatshername

Red face LEAVING ON FRIDAY

Our house is nearly empty, sold a lot of furniture on Craigslist and donated some to Goodwill. We have put a few personal things in storage and the rest is being shipped over by UPakWeShip. This is...
Jul 23rd 2012, 6:36 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,577
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Shipping small items

We are using UPakWeShip www.upakweship.com 1-866-868-6386 they have been super, and reasonably priced. They also shipped a few boxes for a friend of mine who moved to Malta from the US, she was more...
Forum: Back Home
Jul 9th 2012, 1:57 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 26,721
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Back 3 Months After 22 Years Away

How lovely to read about your experiences since you have been back. I am so happy for you. We have 18 more days to go !!
Forum: USA
Jun 26th 2012, 2:15 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 662
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Shipping Animals

Also, we are not using an agency. The DEFRA website is very good, it details exactly the steps you have to take. We bought a large shipping kennel, and Matilda is getting used to going in there,...
Forum: USA
Jun 26th 2012, 2:13 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 662
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Shipping Animals

Hi, we are using a customs broker (it is mandetory) - as we are using United we have to use their broker. It is about $600 depending on time of day of flight, etc. The name of the company for...
Forum: USA
Jun 25th 2012, 2:31 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 662
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Shipping Animals

Hi, we are flying to the UK in July with our dog. We went to the DEFRA website, and found it very useful. We are flying out of Newark on Continental/United as they seem to be the most informed and...
Jun 7th 2012, 4:14 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 5,457
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Shipping containers Halifax to UK

Hi we are moving back on July 27th !! YEAH !! we are using EuroUSA, who are just great. They deliver the crate, you pack your personal belongings, they pick it up and off it goes. You can email...
Jun 7th 2012, 4:05 pm
Replies: 12,809
Views: 1,377,257
Posted By Whatshername

May 29th 2012, 2:48 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,059
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Taking dog from US to UK

Hi, we are taking our dog to LHR end of July. We are using Continental/United, and we have to use their customs clearance agent, which costs about $600, but we do not have a "pet agent" this end, we...
May 24th 2012, 2:09 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,059
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Taking dog from US to UK

Thank you so much, this is great. Makes it a lot easier to understand. Good luck with everything, and please stay in touch.
May 23rd 2012, 9:16 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,059
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Taking dog from US to UK

That is aweful, this is stressful enough without the vet being "away" when there is such a short timelimit. When do you fly? I hope everything goes well for you. I really would appreciate your...
May 15th 2012, 2:12 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,059
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Taking dog from US to UK

Thank you so much for this information. We are flying back to the UK on July 27th, taking Continental from Newark. They have been very helpful so far, we have everything booked, and my husband was...
Apr 27th 2012, 7:20 pm
Replies: 12,809
Views: 1,377,257
Posted By Whatshername

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

How long have you been back in the UK, and how long did you live in the US? I am from Plymouth and we are heading back to Devon. Can't wait.
Apr 27th 2012, 5:26 pm
Replies: 12,809
Views: 1,377,257
Posted By Whatshername

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

Anna is a friend of mine, and we skype periodically, I will send her your best wishes. She is still in Malta and still loving it. I knew her when she lived in the US, and she is so much happier...
Apr 20th 2012, 2:25 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,315
Posted By Whatshername

Re: My Experience of Moving Two Cats Back to the UK

Thank you, this makes me feel much better. We are flying back to the UK July 27th, we don't have cats but a much loved dog. I know the flight will be nerve wrecking for her (and I won't be able to...
Nov 12th 2011, 6:44 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,877
Posted By Whatshername

Re: Words/expressions glad to leave behind

I dislike the word "gotten" - and another thing I dislike is "wow" - as in "wow this has gotten crazy !"
Oct 10th 2011, 9:55 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,198
Posted By Whatshername

Red face Re: Can't stand the wait

I know just how you feel. We are planning on going back next September, some days that seems such a long way off and then others I think of all the things I have to do to make this happen and I get...
Sep 23rd 2011, 7:23 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,583
Posted By Whatshername

Smile Re: MOVING BACK TO UK AFTER 30odd YEARS

You guys are awsome, thank you for all the advice. I think we have done most of our homework, but it is still good to get your input just in case there is something we have missed.

Really looking...
Sep 23rd 2011, 4:01 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,583
Posted By Whatshername

Re: MOVING BACK TO UK AFTER 30odd YEARS

Good idea, but we would prefer to fly, get it over and done with !!!! Also, I know we will be eager to get down to Devon and start enjoying the moors.
Sep 23rd 2011, 1:13 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,583
Posted By Whatshername

Thumbs up Re: MOVING BACK TO UK AFTER 30odd YEARS

Thanks for the input. We are US citizens and have been for several years.

I have been checking out the new rules, and it looks as if it should be pretty easy todo the paperwork, etc., ourselves.
Sep 22nd 2011, 6:19 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,583
Posted By Whatshername

Re: MOVING BACK TO UK AFTER 30odd YEARS

Thanks, I will check it out.
Sep 22nd 2011, 5:06 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,583
Posted By Whatshername

Smile MOVING BACK TO UK AFTER 30odd YEARS

Hello, I am new to this site so please make allowances for me. My husband and have lived in the US since 1978, and are planning to move back to the UK next June or July for a year or two, maybe...
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