My thoughts on moving back to the UK
Mar 27th 2011, 2:04 pm
#16
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Re: My thoughts on moving back to the UK
Nice post and I agree that it feels like the UK wants all your very hard earned cash, for as little as possible in return.
I wonder, Do you feel as safe out and about late at night as you did in Spain?
I wonder, Do you feel as safe out and about late at night as you did in Spain?
Mar 27th 2011, 2:08 pm
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Re: My thoughts on moving back to the UK
Neither do I in normal circumstances but when there is an emergency I can assure you that breaking the speed limit is a must. Before you say that I should have called an ambulance that would have wasted valuable time as they would have had to come from the hospital.
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Aren't you allowed to go over the speed limit in Spain for an emergency. Have seen them do it....they drive waving a white hanky/cloth out of the car window.
I have felt safe in both countries where I have lived but there are places in both countries I wouldn't feel safe.
Mar 27th 2011, 2:29 pm
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Re: My thoughts on moving back to the UK
Strange though it may seem, most local authorities claim to be losing money on speed cameras and say that the cost of buying them, replacing,repairing and maintaining them plus administration costs is not covered by incoming funds from fines.
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Mar 27th 2011, 4:57 pm
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Re: My thoughts on moving back to the UK
An interesting tale from a returnee to the UK after many years in Spain. I tend to read those stories with respect, because it could happen to me (us). Some of the cocky new arrivals, spouting their approval of their new country after five minutes in the place should take note.
I’m sure the OP, within the first few years of his arrival in Spain, thought the same as the cocky newcomers, but things change for many, many reasons, and suddenly you’re packing your bags and arranging pet transport home.
I would like to have my ashes scattered in the blue Med, at this stage of my journey, but have never discounted the possibility that it may be the grey and stormy North Sea instead.
I’m sure the OP, within the first few years of his arrival in Spain, thought the same as the cocky newcomers, but things change for many, many reasons, and suddenly you’re packing your bags and arranging pet transport home.
I would like to have my ashes scattered in the blue Med, at this stage of my journey, but have never discounted the possibility that it may be the grey and stormy North Sea instead.
Mar 27th 2011, 5:10 pm
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Re: My thoughts on moving back to the UK
CCTV cameras don´t bother me either. In fact if I was in a city they would make me feel a bit safer.
Mar 27th 2011, 5:12 pm
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Re: My thoughts on moving back to the UK
An interesting tale from a returnee to the UK after many years in Spain. I tend to read those stories with respect, because it could happen to me (us). Some of the cocky new arrivals, spouting their approval of their new country after five minutes in the place should take note.
I’m sure the OP, within the first few years of his arrival in Spain, thought the same as the cocky newcomers, but things change for many, many reasons, and suddenly you’re packing your bags and arranging pet transport home.
I would like to have my ashes scattered in the blue Med, at this stage of my journey, but have never discounted the possibility that it may be the grey and stormy North Sea instead.
I’m sure the OP, within the first few years of his arrival in Spain, thought the same as the cocky newcomers, but things change for many, many reasons, and suddenly you’re packing your bags and arranging pet transport home.
I would like to have my ashes scattered in the blue Med, at this stage of my journey, but have never discounted the possibility that it may be the grey and stormy North Sea instead.
Mar 27th 2011, 5:15 pm
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Re: My thoughts on moving back to the UK
An interesting tale from a returnee to the UK after many years in Spain. I tend to read those stories with respect, because it could happen to me (us). Some of the cocky new arrivals, spouting their approval of their new country after five minutes in the place should take note.
I’m sure the OP, within the first few years of his arrival in Spain, thought the same as the cocky newcomers, but things change for many, many reasons, and suddenly you’re packing your bags and arranging pet transport home.
I would like to have my ashes scattered in the blue Med, at this stage of my journey, but have never discounted the possibility that it may be the grey and stormy North Sea instead.
I’m sure the OP, within the first few years of his arrival in Spain, thought the same as the cocky newcomers, but things change for many, many reasons, and suddenly you’re packing your bags and arranging pet transport home.
I would like to have my ashes scattered in the blue Med, at this stage of my journey, but have never discounted the possibility that it may be the grey and stormy North Sea instead.
Mar 27th 2011, 5:16 pm
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Re: My thoughts on moving back to the UK
Well, they do say that of UK expats, 70% return within 3 years. I don't see why Spanish people should transplant any better......