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Forum: The Rovers Return

Sep 29th 2011, 8:00 am

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

My Oh and I have been having this problem,we downloaded the forms etc from ss website. You have to get your bank to sign it then send it off to the address on the form. We did call them to ask if we...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 7th 2011, 11:31 am

Replies: 6

Boxes back to UK from Canada

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Posted By Sentosa

Re: Boxes back to UK from Canada

I used upakweship from Florida, check out their website. They were absolutley brilliant highly reccomend them.

Forum: The Rovers Return

Aug 15th 2011, 8:28 am

Replies: 12,809

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

Like Barb I've been back 6 months next week, were did that time go ?
Thought I would give a little up date. We are renting a lovely flat on the Isle of Wight but realise that it is not for us, we...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Mar 23rd 2011, 2:19 pm

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

Know what you mean, we moved back 4 weeks ago and are now living on the Isle of Wight, didn't realise how much I missed an English spring until I saw all the spring flowers out on the road side....

Forum: The Rovers Return

Mar 23rd 2011, 7:29 am

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

Sorry to to hear about you sister Rodney. Hugs for you and your Mum.

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Mar 5th 2011, 4:02 pm

Replies: 21

What Happens On Arrival When Moving Back To The UK?

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Posted By Sentosa

Re: What Happens On Arrival When Moving Back To The UK?

Same here Bee

Forum: The Rovers Return

Mar 2nd 2011, 4:21 pm

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

Here is a link to I.O.W. photo's www.isleofwightpictures.co.uk/
I got the sofa's etc. at dfs got to wait almost 12 weeks for it though.
I like some of the stuff from ikea and for small electrical...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Mar 2nd 2011, 12:07 pm

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

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Sentosa, how great to hear that you found a place. Did you have any issues because you had been away re: credit? Did you need a guarantor before they would lease you...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Mar 2nd 2011, 6:33 am

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

We have now been home a week and we are settleing down great. We arrived on Tuesday last week and by Friday we had got ourselves an apartment, we move in on the 11th March. It is on the Isle of Wight...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Feb 27th 2011, 2:55 pm

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

Welcome home Bee it's a great feeling isn't it. We've been home almost a week and already found an apartment we love and we move in on the 11th March. :thumbsup:

Forum: The Rovers Return

Feb 22nd 2011, 1:02 pm

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The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!

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Posted By Sentosa

Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!

Arrived safely after a good flight managed to get some sleep we had 4 seats between the 2 of us. Gatwick was misty and gray , and still rather gray this afternoon, but saw my first snowdrops and...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Feb 19th 2011, 10:30 am

Replies: 12,809

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

Only 2 more sleeps before we fly home, the past few days have been filled with visiting friends and eating out, everyone wants to take us for food.Today will be another long lunch. We no longer have...

Forum: USA

Feb 17th 2011, 10:51 pm

Replies: 29

Best Flight Deals

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Posted By Sentosa

Re: Best Flight Deals

I usually book with B.A or Virgin on line I'm flying home on Monday with Virgin for $512 plus taxes.I tried all the so called cheap flight companies and always find booking direct works out cheaper.

Forum: USA

Feb 17th 2011, 10:47 pm

Replies: 8

Tax return for the first time

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Posted By Sentosa

Re: Tax return for the first time

We always use AARP you don't have to be over 55 to use them and it is a free service, they usually can be found at a local library or at the Moose Lodge or check AARP website on line they may be able...

Forum: USA

Feb 17th 2011, 10:43 pm

Replies: 27

Shipping costs and companies

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Posted By Sentosa

Re: Shipping costs and companies

I've just used upakweship from Florida to U.K they do ship from u.k. to u.s. I shipped 9 boxes 18x18x24 a total of 47 cubic feet the cost $805 We took it to a local drop off and it will be delivered...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Feb 17th 2011, 8:03 pm

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

We are looking to move to the isle of wight we are going to rent put a limit of 700 pounds a month, my OH is on daily like you I will post some later as he has them on his computer.He also checks out...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Feb 17th 2011, 3:36 pm

Replies: 12,809

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

My son checked a few out for us but he said they were very tiny and he felt claustraphobic after a few minutes. After U.S homes I need a little more space than that.We have been watching on Rightmove...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Feb 16th 2011, 6:52 pm

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

After all the running around, organising stuff etc. for the move back next week if Don is like me he'll be too tired anyway:rofl:

Forum: The Rovers Return

Feb 15th 2011, 11:48 am

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The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!

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Posted By Sentosa

Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!

My flight details.
Depart Orlando International Feb 21st at 18.05 flight # VS028
Arrive Gatwick 07.05 22nd Feb.:thumbsup:

Forum: The Trailer Park

Feb 15th 2011, 11:46 am

Replies: 8

We're on our way

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Posted By Sentosa

Re: We're on our way

Thanks for all the good wishes ,can't believe it is happening from putting the house up for sale to flying home took 10 weeks:lol:
Good luck to everyone who is going through the same thing,as Walt...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Feb 15th 2011, 11:42 am

Replies: 12,809

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

We are right behind you Don we leave Orlando 18.05 Monday 21st arrive Gatwick 7.05 on the 22nd.

Forum: The Trailer Park

Feb 14th 2011, 10:55 pm

Replies: 8

We're on our way

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Posted By Sentosa

We're on our way

It's a done deal got the check for the house today, the new owners brought round 2 bottles of champagne and took us out to lunch .Booked the flights this evening leaving 21st Feb will be home 22nd...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 14th 2011, 10:30 am

Replies: 11

Booked flights to go home to the UK!!

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Posted By Sentosa

Re: Booked flights to go home to the UK!!

Didn't want to book the flights before we got the check for the house sale, wanted to be 100% sure that it was sold. We are due to get the check this morning then I'll book flights this afternoon,...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 13th 2011, 6:49 pm

Replies: 11

Booked flights to go home to the UK!!

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Posted By Sentosa

Re: Booked flights to go home to the UK!!

Congratulations on booking your flights, I'll be booking mine tomorrow,hope to be flying next week:D

Forum: The Rovers Return

Feb 11th 2011, 11:26 am

Replies: 12,809

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

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Posted By Sentosa

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

Trottytrue: Thanks for the updated list We have sold the house, just waiting for the final signing which is Monday, then I will book flights. Hope to be on our way between the 23rd of Feb and 2nd of...

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