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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 17th 2017, 1:08 pm
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,439,963
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

Been reading some scary stories about life in England. Recent street acid attacks. Poorly paid nurses and other workers. On top of that there is the leaving the European Union with all its worries...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 15th 2016, 3:59 pm
Replies: 108
NHS
Views: 15,257
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: NHS

Maybe this is a little off topic, but recently there was a TV documentary showing how overcrowded Emergency hospital facilities are in the U.K. It showed hospital emergency room corridors chocablock...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 11th 2016, 12:54 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,052
Posted By Barrybriggs

The Falling Pound

Do any of you rely on the British pound while living overseas? It has been fallig since Britain decided to leave the EU. It makes receiving the British pension overseas less worthy. The pension has...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 30th 2016, 10:19 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,612
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Only in the UK

Did Kevin complain?
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 25th 2016, 4:09 pm
Replies: 241
Views: 21,449
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Upcoming Referendum

Well, the s**t has definitely hit the fan. Britain is in turmoil. How far will the pound drop, remembering many British people live abroad and rely on steady, reasonable exchange rates.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 14th 2015, 1:10 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 6,313
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: NHS eligibility after very long absence

I have lived outside the U.K. for a number of years. During that time I paid into and kept up to date my national pension payments. I now receive a British pension overseas. If I return to the U.K. I...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 28th 2015, 11:08 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,549
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Dentistry in the U.K.

I couldn't afford private dentist so I used PLIERS to pull out 13 top teeth.

'Gulf war vet Ian Boynton's story is common in today's Britain as those struggling to afford mounting bills take their...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 25th 2015, 11:32 am
Replies: 38
Views: 5,821
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Homesickness. What is it?

For most people homesickness is a normal feeling when living in another country. For some it is a stronger feeling than others. I left England some years ago to live here in Japan with my Japanese...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 22nd 2015, 7:55 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 760
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Happy St George's Day

By George, time goes by.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 17th 2015, 4:15 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,549
Posted By Barrybriggs

Dentistry in the U.K.

Been reading recently about how few dentists, dentistries there are available in the U.K. Also, how expensive they have become. It is now possble, apparently, to buy self-dental kits at supermarkets....
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 6th 2014, 6:39 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,521
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: 30 years tomorrow..

I left England a little over twenty eight years ago. At times I have wanted to go back, but realistically it is not a good idea. Thought about it a few times, but you can't bring back to the past, as...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 14th 2014, 5:05 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,784
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Which Kindle (or similar) to Buy

I have a Kindle Fire and I'm quite pleased with it. You can connect to the internet with it as well as read books; newspapers, store documents, photos and listen to music. Also it has a color screen....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 29th 2013, 5:00 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,323
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: 10 year itch

My itch is more than 10 years old, but I know I am yearning for the past, but, as they say, one cannot turn the clock back. I realize the country I left behind is no longer the same. I do pop back...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 18th 2013, 4:06 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 150,502
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

I guess driving does drive some people round the bend. We need to put our foot on the brake and ease up before we hit a brick wall sometimes :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 11th 2013, 4:21 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 5,816
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Returning from Japan to UK - Will be homeless

Sorry to read about your situation, but would it be possible to stay in Japan and find work, save up some money and then return to the U.K.? As a foreigner living in Japan there must be quite a few...
Forum: USA
Jun 5th 2013, 3:06 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,252
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Silly (frivolous?) Question...

Yes, you can buy a multi-regional DVD player. A wee bit more expensive than ordinary DVD players. Sony is one company which produces them:

http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/dvd-players
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 24th 2013, 12:35 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,667
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Did going back for a holiday help you decide?

A few years ago we went back to visit friends and family, and also access the possibility of moving back. We weren't terribly impressed with the cost of living and the general services. Britain had...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 17th 2013, 1:06 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By Barrybriggs

Expense of moving back?

When you moved back to the U.K. did it cost you a lot of money to take your household goods and other stuff back with you? Is it best, more economical to leave stuff like furniture, etc. behind or...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 17th 2013, 1:22 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,636
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Mind going crazy!

Many are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, which drives everyone somewhat crazy. But once you are on the ship it should be plain sailing. Of course there may be a few choppy moments,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 24th 2013, 10:19 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,800
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Paying NI contributions in arrears

Many years ago I stopped paying national insurance while living abroad. After a number of years living abroad I decided to start paying. I was more than six years in arrears, so lost out on being...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 19th 2013, 6:20 pm
Replies: 104
Views: 16,176
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

Of course POM means Prisoner Of her Majesty. When I was there I was sometimes referred to as a Pom. Usually without malice. But, if one was talking about someone and asked where he or she was from,...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 16th 2013, 9:58 pm
Replies: 104
Views: 16,176
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: The Ten Quid Pom Returns

I also was a Ten Pound Pom many years ago. At the time my friend and I were given a choice, either go by plane or cruise ship. Of course we chose a cruise ship which included free breakfast, lunch...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 9th 2013, 4:51 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,709
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Should we stay or should we go?

Millions emigrated to faraway lands and didn't return to Britain. They made a life for themselves. Only a minority return. Of course there is always a nostalgic longing. I get it from time to time. I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 9th 2013, 1:08 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,709
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Should we stay or should we go?

I live in a country where the people are polite. Public services are excellent. Cost of living is reasonable. It has four seasons. Summer is somewhat humid. The diet is healthy and longevity is long....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 9th 2013, 11:50 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,709
Posted By Barrybriggs

Re: Should we stay or should we go?

A few years ago we thought about going back to England. We went back for a short stay to checkout what life would be like to live there. Was surprised at the rubbishy services and run down state of...
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