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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 9th 2015, 4:53 pm
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

Englishmum - I lived in Switz. for over 10 years and loved it....I know what you mean about the reputation the Swiss have, about being difficult to befriend, but I have a couple of Swiss female...
Forum: Canada
Aug 26th 2015, 10:04 am
Replies: 52
Views: 5,797
Posted By greenlane

Re: Choosing an area to live? How did you do it?

Five years ago my husband and I were living in S.W. Ontario but when we retired we decided to move to a town which was a shorter driving distance to Ottawa, where our two daughters (both in their...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 29th 2015, 4:00 pm
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

re. book purchasing: I live in Canada and use the Book Depository website (which is based in the UK, I think).
Forum: Canada
Jul 25th 2015, 10:01 am
Replies: 32
Views: 5,008
Posted By greenlane

Re: Nexus Card

Although I live only about 10 miles from a bridge connecting Canada and the US, I very rarely visit the US. I did last week, though, just for a couple of hours and, as usual, was told at the...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 18th 2015, 8:37 am
Replies: 138
Views: 14,658
Posted By greenlane

Re: What is the positive in returning to UK

Hi Windsong, I think you are back in the U.K. by now - I hope the journey went well and that you are over the dreaded jetlag by now. Also hope that you are happily settled into your new abode.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 4th 2014, 1:21 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,600
Posted By greenlane

Re: YIKES!

Windsong - how are your plans coming along to return to the UK? Hope all is well.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 15th 2014, 4:30 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,970
Posted By greenlane

Re: University in the UK

Gozit - Not sure if this course fits the bill? Business and Computer Information Systems BA (Hons) degree course, Bangor University...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 20th 2014, 5:44 am
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

Windsong - I think you've made a good decision, too, to delay the return to the UK for a few weeks. You'll have peace of mind over the passport hitch, and a little more time to get used to the idea...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 17th 2014, 10:07 am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,600
Posted By greenlane

Re: YIKES!

I know of at least four young Canadian people who are now living in Scotland or England and none have mentioned having difficulties with their Canadian accents in the UK. I think if someone is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2014, 2:57 am
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

Windsong: I expect everything is all set for your big day tomorrow, when you fly home, and that you have a very quick and easy flight across to the UK, and that everything goes according to plan. ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 8th 2014, 3:12 am
Replies: 130
Views: 19,664
Posted By greenlane

Re: Pet fees upon landing in UK

On moneysavingexpert.com you can do a search for 'cheap ipads' ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 8th 2014, 2:58 am
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

Windsong - I'll ask for the name of the flatshare agency my daughter used in London when she gets back from visiting friends today. Yes, she enjoys living there and has gone on lots of short trips...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 7th 2014, 4:01 pm
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

Jasper - It's been a tricky few months for you, hasn't it, with your dear mum not being too well (it's great to hear that she is getting better) and then you having the heart op, etc. I've read...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 7th 2014, 8:20 am
Replies: 130
Views: 19,664
Posted By greenlane

Re: Pet fees upon landing in UK

Windsong - we seem to have made a swerve away from the thread title! - however..... there are lots of cafes where you can use your computer; libraries often have free use of their computers. re....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 6th 2014, 9:11 am
Replies: 56
Views: 3,409
Posted By greenlane

Re: Social Security Prep before Leaving

This two UK websites appear to give helpful advice about 'Pension Credit', which is different to the 'State Pension' - https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/pension-credit and...
Forum: Back Home
Jul 6th 2014, 5:48 am
Replies: 53
Views: 13,374
Posted By greenlane

Re: When does it feel worth it?

Familiarity is comforting - that's what I surprised myself by thinking on returning to Canada from being home in the UK for a holiday a few years ago - and I was referring to the area around my home...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 5th 2014, 5:19 pm
Replies: 130
Views: 19,664
Posted By greenlane

Re: Pet fees upon landing in UK

Windsong - I'd think it's only natural that you are feeling shaky at this point - you've booked your flight and sorted out the requirements for your dogs' travel needs; you've found somewhere to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 2nd 2014, 7:11 am
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

Jasper123 - Glad to hear that you've had the operation(s) and that you are on the mend. Take heed of what the docs said and take it easy. I hope the other two ailments clear up quickly for you,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 2nd 2014, 6:55 am
Replies: 130
Views: 19,664
Posted By greenlane

Re: Pet fees upon landing in UK

Well done you! All arranged and rarin' to go! It must be a great feeling of relief that the flights are booked and I hope everything falls into place smoothly for the remainder of your travel...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2014, 4:06 pm
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

That's great that they delivered your luggage to your house! And that nothing seems to be missing, excellent.

I've just realized that I mixed you up with someone else who lived in Switz. - you...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2014, 7:25 am
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

Thank you Fish n Chips, and thank you feelBritish, for your welcome.

I've been in Canada for about 30 years (can't believe it's so long), and lived and worked in the UK, Ireland and Switzerland...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 24th 2014, 5:00 am
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

[B]Jasper[B]- Thank you for your nice welcome. Isn't it great that you're happy back in the UK, and with your mother. I hope that you're recovering well from your recent op (I think it was...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2014, 1:49 pm
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

Thank you!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2014, 1:41 pm
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

Thank you ... Lovely to be here! For many years I was unable to talk to anyone here (in Canada) of my homesickness (they wouldn't have understood and also I didn't want to 'diss' their country),...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2014, 12:29 pm
Replies: 13,083
Views: 1,438,052
Posted By greenlane

Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up

I didn't know propeller planes are still around, either. That mechanism for the door is probably more reliable than some of the automated carousels! We had to wait for about two hours at...
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