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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 22nd 2017, 1:34 am
Replies: 26
Views: 18,228
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: A question regarding shipping personal belongings back to the UK.

This is excellent advice, and in my view, vitally important.

In my case all packing and shipping was done....., until I discovered the contents of a cupboard had not been packed, very close to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 22nd 2017, 1:08 am
Replies: 107
Views: 21,794
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Settling back in the UK after spending most of your life abroad

I don't often visit here, but popped in for a squizz.
Your feelings about 'no connection' resonated with me. I am just a wee tad older than you...., but know that sentiment only too well.

I do...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 24th 2016, 6:41 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,700
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: How Bad is Racism etc in UK

An interesting thought provoking subject. It is perfectly reasonable to be concerned.

I am Pakistani-British. As a film title from the past: I pass for white...
But my older siblings did not,...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 16th 2016, 12:15 am
Replies: 75
Views: 12,163
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Failed Driving Test

Sorry! I should have clarified that my Australian drivers licence would be valid and revert to a UK licence without taking a test;- if I provide evidence that I was driving in the UK within the first...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 15th 2016, 11:41 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 12,163
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Failed Driving Test

I think the harder thing to do is find someone who passed their test at the first attempt!
I'm sure there are a good few, but in recent years I'll bet there are less.
Does this mean that drivers...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 15th 2016, 11:35 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 12,163
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Failed Driving Test

Your logic is fine HKG3; nothing astonishing about it.
Forum: Back Home
Apr 20th 2016, 4:46 am
Replies: 54
Views: 20,657
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Back In UK A Year From Aus - Choppy Waters!

Ditto! It has been so damned hard for just the reasons you describe, but your last line nails it!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 20th 2015, 1:59 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,022
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Shropshire UK

I lived in Salop for many years. It really does depend on what you are looking for, but personally I would try to avoid Telford.

It was a 'new town' name given to several towns and was/is? a hub...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 15th 2015, 5:01 am
Replies: 192
Views: 16,385
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: UK Migration has to stop

Fantastic!! I read this thread title and wondered if I was going to read post after post of 'blame it on the migrants'.
Gawd what a relief! It becomes tedious to make them the whipping boys.
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 1st 2015, 5:23 am
Replies: 26
Views: 10,826
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Can I claim an Aussie pension in the UK?

An absolutely brilliant and informative thread. I only wish I had had this information before.

It was only the persistence of an expat on another forum that prompted me to contact Centrelink...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 20th 2014, 10:54 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,397
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: moving to UK... 3mths stand-down?

Go and see your local Council as an absolute first priority. They are likely to request that you take the HRT. This is done to ensure you have a serious intent to stay in the UK permanently. It helps...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 17th 2014, 7:21 pm
Replies: 106
Views: 9,543
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Actual experience of registering with a doctor in the UK

Same. I just went down and registered. They must have asked for something! events since have wiped that off my mind, but was it difficult or complex? No.

Good luck. I'm completely aware that we...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 16th 2014, 8:08 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 16,173
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Moving back on Tuesday! Prepare me for the reserve culture shock after 10 years i

That's it? This comment (which I don't particularly agree with) then leads to the TIO twins bunfest??

Back on topic? Or are you two having too much fun?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 16th 2014, 7:56 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 7,860
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: losing hope...

I read about your situation yesterday (UKtime) and simply did not know what to say. This situation is ripping so many families apart, even when couples are together. It must be so much worse for you....
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 15th 2014, 1:29 am
Replies: 495
Views: 54,099
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: What makes Britain Great?

.....and me. It's the 'let's have a nice cuppa', thing. :)
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 15th 2014, 1:24 am
Replies: 163
Views: 15,567
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Countdown

Awwww shaddup! :p
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 14th 2014, 11:06 pm
Replies: 495
Views: 54,099
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: What makes Britain Great?

Nah! Sh..h..e Britain.....The 'confirmation' would eliminate the need for many posts.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 14th 2014, 6:57 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 16,173
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Moving back on Tuesday! Prepare me for the reverse culture shock after 10 years i

You've got to be careful..........

I said to a staff member in a shop when the subject of Australia came up that I lived there for 37 years but was in a coma for 30 of them!
The young man looked...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 14th 2014, 6:48 pm
Replies: 163
Views: 15,567
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Countdown

Only problems this end resulted in severe insomnia, but more worryingly, heart pains for the first time in my life. The ECG showed nothing TG, and the pain went.

It is easy to see the latest...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 14th 2014, 6:34 pm
Replies: 495
Views: 54,099
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: What makes Britain Great?

......I need to do more work on this British sense of humour thing.

I was joking you know. :blink:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 12th 2014, 7:45 am
Replies: 51
Views: 7,290
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: want to move back to the UK... could do with some help and advice..

Posters have managed response.

You and I always got on Sally, but the first post here didn't warrant the second. It didn't. That's why I said nowt so queer; it just wasn't you.

There is no...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 12th 2014, 5:51 am
Replies: 51
Views: 7,290
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: want to move back to the UK... could do with some help and advice..

Attagirl!

........and of course agree. Nowt so queer as folk!

'luck thaminabee :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 12th 2014, 5:29 am
Replies: 229
Views: 26,398
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: In need of some advice

I've been back 5 months. Settling back was seamless-I'm back where I should be so that was not a problem.

There are major problems with dysfunction in a retirement complex that I live in, but it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 10th 2014, 11:15 pm
Replies: 229
Views: 26,398
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: In need of some advice

Without doubt it was the hardest thing I have done, Far harder than in reverse when I had practically nothing financially and materially but drive, youth, and determination.
There was far far more...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 6th 2014, 8:26 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,065
Posted By TheEmperorIsNaked

Re: Shipping a suitcase from Brisbane to the UK

Others can give better advice than myself on this-but what I can do is tell you what to avoid at all costs. 'At all costs' being very relevant.

I found that the packers had left the contents of...
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