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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 19th 2006, 2:55 am
Replies: 124
Views: 10,454
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Why are you / did you go back?

I wish you all the luck in the world talking to your OH, my husband never gave England a second thought either. We had the fabulous lifestyle, but I echo all your sentiments for wanting to return....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 19th 2006, 2:16 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,902
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Will we have trouble with UK credit?

Hi, Thanks for the reply, I did see a lawyer in Vancouver in October, she was useless, I paid her $400 for a one hours consultation and for writing two letter and sending a fax. She concluded he was...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 18th 2006, 10:50 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 907
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Customs clearance at Thamesport

My goods arrived at Thamesport on Boxing Day and are going to be delivered TOMORROW. I haven't seen them since last February, and am getting excited about having them home again, even though it will...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 18th 2006, 10:13 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,902
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Will we have trouble with UK credit?

I just found your advice on the Forum. I have a BIG question and wonder if you can advise. When I went to live in Canada to join my husband, he encouraged me to obtain credit cards in my name to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 12th 2006, 1:04 am
Replies: 88
Views: 7,251
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Britain isn't that bad

That is so nice to know, how lucky your wife must be. Thanks for the reply

PhillyD
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 10th 2006, 10:43 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,532
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Decision Made ...

I've just done the sensible (but costly thing) and went back
for 6 weeks and, quite honestly, had the holiday of a lifetime.
Who would believe it...at home just seeing people
and being a it of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 10th 2006, 10:33 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 7,251
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Britain isn't that bad

Hi everyone, PhillyD here, yes still alive and kicking. As you know I arrived home in England from Vancouver in March 2005, and my husband Simon was due to join me in June 2005.

Things didn't...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 10th 2006, 10:28 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,613
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Back home in UK & Loving it!

Hi everyone, PhillyD here, yes still alive and kicking. As you know I arrived home in England from Vancouver in March 2005, and my husband Simon was due to join me in June 2005.

Things didn't...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 4th 2005, 8:17 am
Replies: 12
Views: 941
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Going Home.

Hello PhillyD here, so sorry to hear your housesale fell through, I hope it all gets sorted out very soon. I leave Vancouver tomorrow, 5th, I do have butterflies in my tummy. But when I looked...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 26th 2005, 11:27 am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,910
Posted By PhillyD

Re: hello all from merry england!!!

Oh no! that is awful, how on earth can that benefit him or anyone? I will be sending positive vibes to you. You Will escape maybe not this week, but this year, keep smiling. Not even able to go to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 26th 2005, 10:09 am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,910
Posted By PhillyD

Re: hello all from merry england!!!

Okay will do, maybe a pint or two! All the furniture has gone now, the men left an hour ago, I thought I would be weepy and very sad, but NO! it is odd but all I feel now is that I want to get on the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 25th 2005, 5:36 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,910
Posted By PhillyD

Re: hello all from merry england!!!

Oh Julius you are a star! They are all maniac drivers here in Vancouver too, blind as bats and high on pot. No drinking wine with your family on the beach in th summer, but shoot up on Granville...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 25th 2005, 5:26 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,910
Posted By PhillyD

Re: hello all from merry england!!!

Oh Julius you are a star! They are all maniac drivers here in Vancouver too, blind as bats and high on pot. No drinking wine with your family on the beach in th summer, but shoot up on Granville...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 25th 2005, 6:31 am
Replies: 12
Views: 879
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Shippers are here!

Well our packers are here for the second day, and I echo all your emotions. One of our packers has just come back from two months in England, Leicestershire. He thinks we are mad to be going back....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2005, 1:13 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,910
Posted By PhillyD

Re: hello all from merry england!!!

Hello SimonG,

I am flying from Vancouver to Gatwick, with Canadian Affair, (www.canadianaffair.com) they use Thomas Cook Airlines. They were the only people I could get a reasonably priced one way...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 22nd 2005, 7:10 am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,910
Posted By PhillyD

Re: hello all from merry england!!!

Hello fellow returners, it is amost moving day, the men come on Thursday to pack and wrap, and then again on Friday to move it all out. Some of you got fantastic quotes. Ours all ranged from $6,800 -...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 19th 2005, 4:50 am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,910
Posted By PhillyD

Re: hello all from merry england!!!

Hello Julius,

I am sitting on the sofa in the window of my sitting room here in Vancouver looking at the sea, and boats sailing up and down in the sunshine. I was feeling a little confused about...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 16th 2005, 7:13 am
Replies: 259
Views: 35,822
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Property crash is finally here in UK

I have a weird house problem to face when I return to the UK. Having left in 2000 for Canada and a new husband. My former marital home is still being lived in by my ex and one of our daughters. So on...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 15th 2005, 4:34 am
Replies: 259
Views: 35,822
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Property crash is finally here in UK

Wow! I cannot believe the length of this thread, all very interesting. But mind blowing at the same time. I am but a simple soul, and not a financial wizard at all, but surely it is all relative. If...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 14th 2005, 6:35 am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,910
Posted By PhillyD

Re: hello all from merry england!!!

Hello Julius, WELL DONE! it made my heart sing to read your note. You do sound very happy. I am sitting here in Vancouver surrounded by packing boxes, and wishing I could close my eyes and wake up...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 11th 2005, 10:50 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,917
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Thanks for restoring my sanity!

I'm tired of living life with a permanent lump in my throat - holding back the tears.

I know exactly how you feel, and wish you all the luck in the world with your move back to the UK. I will be...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 10th 2005, 11:55 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,097
Posted By PhillyD

Re: HELP!!! I am scared.

Thanks for your good wishes, and lots of Good Luck to you for your move, and your new life in America, I hope it works out really well for you. We must all be keeping the Klenex company going!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 10th 2005, 11:05 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,097
Posted By PhillyD

Re: HELP!!! I am scared.

Thank you for the support, and to everyone who has replied to my note. It is good to know others are feeling the same way. I am sure as I fly out on the 5th alone! the tears will flow freely, but I...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2005, 5:00 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,085
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Oh ... Canada ...

Well it could be that Vancouver is one of the unfriendliest places I have ever lived in. Victoria on the other hand we have only good memories of. And as for my attitude, no sorry you might have to...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2005, 4:26 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,560
Posted By PhillyD

Re: Emigrating with wine...

Hi Mr. Lee, I also have a modest collection of wine, and will be returning to England in a few weeks. Many of the moving companies have advised against shipping the red wine, they say it can...
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