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Aug 16th 2020, 5:51 pm
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Posted By callé

Re: Pros and cons from your move from US back to UK

My teens were 15 and 16. I went into the school, alsager high, and just spoke with the head. Luckily I brought all my kid's records and they attended good schools in the US. They took them in and...
Aug 15th 2020, 2:00 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 11,449
Posted By callé

Re: Pros and cons from your move from US back to UK

Hi. I haven't been on here in years! just out of curiosity i decided to have a look. All i'll say is it all depends very highly on the area you locate to. I came back in 2005 and have not looked...
Nov 3rd 2011, 4:40 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,614
Posted By callé

Re: Moving Back to UK with 6 pets!

Hi. please see my postings about the QM2. It seems expensive but it works out much cheaper as the pets are cheaper. I brought my 2 dogs and cat over on it, and it was well worth it. Would recommend...
Oct 27th 2011, 8:22 am
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Views: 1,394,681
Posted By callé

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

Hiya! cant keep up with you lot!:D I poppped in and had a lovely message from Totty which inspired me to post a quick update. I have skimmed through to catch up on some of you.:)
Cant believe the...
Jan 22nd 2011, 7:38 pm
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Posted By callé

Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II

you are too right. No matter how prepared you think you are or how British in the blood, it is a real culture shock. Not because it isnt what you want or who you are..but because its all of a sudden ...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2011, 4:34 pm
Replies: 3
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Posted By callé

Re: Help with taking dog to UK

hi. just do a search for pet passport program. DEFRA site has the details. No quarentine :)
Dec 21st 2010, 3:15 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 9,985
Posted By callé

Re: What are those of you that have moved back to UK feeling this winter???

Aww, I could have said all that. Its the way I feel also. Its lovely. Had a brilliant Christmas works do, shopping done, all here is familiar now. I also enjoyed a pub crawl, carol service, snow,...
Dec 21st 2010, 3:08 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,155
Posted By callé

Re: HALFWAY HOUSE

brilliant Don...we have to start somewhere and I think we just have.;) I am in Alsager, Cheshire and even though I dont get in here every day I do check my face book daily. (under Trish Ashton) If...
Dec 21st 2010, 3:02 pm
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Posted By callé

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

LOL! :rofl: Thats the sort of laugh I have with my mates here when we are together. I have missed that sooo much, as my sense of humour never really seemed to catch on with my friends in the states....
Dec 21st 2010, 7:12 am
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Posted By callé

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

I do have a spare room now, but its a 'box' room. When older son moves out :), I will have a proper extra room. Its a really good idea. The best thing would be a proper expat house, but until we sort...
Dec 20th 2010, 7:02 am
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Posted By callé

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

I am also still very interested in this, but dont know where to start. I dont have the money myself to start this, but I have other things I could help with, I do know now how loads of things 'work'...
Dec 13th 2010, 7:42 am
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Posted By callé

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

I at 55 got a mortgage through Halifax. They just up the payments according to the fact that you have fewer years to pay off. Other than that we had no problem.
Dec 12th 2010, 3:52 pm
Replies: 10,515
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Posted By callé

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

Yes! and fish and rice are excellent for joint health!! :)
Dec 12th 2010, 3:34 pm
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Posted By callé

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

oooh! If you come to Alsager or close by, we could meet up!!:) Its a lovely town. Small, but has all you need. We recently had our town lighting and its always brilliant! stalls and market and live...
Dec 12th 2010, 3:20 pm
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Posted By callé

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

Hi Windsong, Yes they have an adjustment. The big thing mine missed were all the lizards.:D They love all the walk paths. They also love that they dont have to be drowned in flea meds like in...
Dec 12th 2010, 3:01 pm
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Posted By callé

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

In Alsager. Its not far from Sandbach, or Crewe, or Talke. I LOVE this little town. not much more than a village really. :)
Dec 11th 2010, 7:41 am
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Posted By callé

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

YES! We came with 2 dogs and a cat and my son followed a few months later with his 2 cats. You can find places, just contact the local estate agents and let them know you are looking for pets...
Dec 10th 2010, 10:02 am
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Posted By callé

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

I'd say its brilliant!!!! Whats to think about?? Things happen for a reason and this is your destiny...:)
Dec 10th 2010, 9:58 am
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Posted By callé

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

[QUOTE=windsong;9032221]Thank goodness there's no hunting season. I HATE that. I always wish the hunters were the hunted.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::)
Dec 9th 2010, 2:44 pm
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Posted By callé

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

Hi Rodney!! I am sooo behind on the posts! Cant keep up with them! Really happy you are back home. Sorry about your sister. You being back with your mum probably means more to her at this difficult...
Dec 5th 2010, 5:54 pm
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Posted By callé

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

They still have loads of the old fashioned sweet shops in nearly every town and still have the lovely jars of lovely sweeties. :) ;)
Nov 11th 2010, 5:56 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,981
Posted By callé

Re: Experiences with American spouse settling in UK?

My husband went through a bit of 'learning how things work' and mild culture shock...but not that much really. I think it helped that he got work here as a postman and walking around and talking to...
Nov 7th 2010, 2:14 pm
Replies: 10,515
Views: 1,098,868
Posted By callé

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

just want to say...back home five years today. It was all worth it. And I am truly at home in my heart. :)
Oct 4th 2010, 4:29 pm
Replies: 10,515
Views: 1,098,868
Posted By callé

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

ED,
I am sooo happy to read this!!! It will be soo lovely when your family is with you again.:D
Sep 21st 2010, 3:15 pm
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Views: 1,098,868
Posted By callé

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

Hiya Mick,

we have three cats, our cat and my other son's two cats. They all adjusted well and they are extremely happy with the garden. They love the size of the birds here, real entertainment...
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