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Re: New to forum
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Nope. But keeping your options open and letting the ones you love know that they are loved -- that's important.
Are you an only child? If so then the pull to Scotland would be even more.
Are you an only child? If so then the pull to Scotland would be even more.
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Re: New to forum
Originally Posted by norfolkbroad
No, I have a brother but he spends most of his time in Nepal and he's not really the most reliable person.
I went through a lot of heartache after my grandmother died and my grandfather was alone. My mother and my uncle couldn't/wouldn't move where he lived, and he wouldn't leave the house he'd shared with my grandmother for many years.
I seriously considered moving the 300 miles to where he lived, but I had two children whose schooling would have been seriously upset, not to mention my then-husband whose job is here. He has since died, but I still have regrets at the way my family handled the situation.
How do you like Colorado Springs? Would you rather be nearer your son in NJ? It's a bit closer to the UK in NJ as well.
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Re: New to forum
Originally Posted by norfolkbroad
No, I have a brother but he spends most of his time in Nepal and he's not really the most reliable person.
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Re: New to forum
Originally Posted by norfolkbroad
Maybe I'll be able to make some sort of contribution to this forum but it'll be hard keeping up with all you youngsters.
Joan
Welcome to BE.
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Re: New to forum
Welcome Joan.
I'm not even a Brit - and my only true link to the UK is that I had a Brit elementary and high school education.
I'll leave the board one of these days - once my therapist gives me the green light that is, or I might just have withdrawal convulsions whilst seeing yellow emoticons flying past at warp speed
I'm not even a Brit - and my only true link to the UK is that I had a Brit elementary and high school education.
I'll leave the board one of these days - once my therapist gives me the green light that is, or I might just have withdrawal convulsions whilst seeing yellow emoticons flying past at warp speed
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Re: New to forum
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Then for all intents and purposes you're the only child -- and the only daughter, which can mean a greater sense of duty.
I went through a lot of heartache after my grandmother died and my grandfather was alone. My mother and my uncle couldn't/wouldn't move where he lived, and he wouldn't leave the house he'd shared with my grandmother for many years.
I seriously considered moving the 300 miles to where he lived, but I had two children whose schooling would have been seriously upset, not to mention my then-husband whose job is here. He has since died, but I still have regrets at the way my family handled the situation.
How do you like Colorado Springs? Would you rather be nearer your son in NJ? It's a bit closer to the UK in NJ as well.
I went through a lot of heartache after my grandmother died and my grandfather was alone. My mother and my uncle couldn't/wouldn't move where he lived, and he wouldn't leave the house he'd shared with my grandmother for many years.
I seriously considered moving the 300 miles to where he lived, but I had two children whose schooling would have been seriously upset, not to mention my then-husband whose job is here. He has since died, but I still have regrets at the way my family handled the situation.
How do you like Colorado Springs? Would you rather be nearer your son in NJ? It's a bit closer to the UK in NJ as well.
I've thought about going back east but then I'd have to move, perish the thought. Plus find another job, horrors!! Then again, my son is just finishing up his PhD - just his disertation to go which my daughter-in-law assures me WILL be finished next year so then he'll have to go into the real world and find a job so there's no guarantee that he'll be staying there. So there would be me moving in with him moving out!
#23
Re: New to forum
Welcome Joan... (I have an Auntie Joan, turns 90 this year!)
I just realised that at the right old age of 41, I am what was once considered 'middle-aged'... ug!! Please don't tell me it still is!
I just realised that at the right old age of 41, I am what was once considered 'middle-aged'... ug!! Please don't tell me it still is!
#24
Re: New to forum
What a good intro ... thats just how to do it ...
other newbies follow suit ... welcome kiddo .....
other newbies follow suit ... welcome kiddo .....
#25
Re: New to forum
Originally Posted by norfolkbroad
I'm an aging hippy at heart. However there are pockets of like-minded people.
You might like Austin. we've got loads of aging and young hippies alike!
#26
Re: New to forum
Originally Posted by norfolkbroad
Just thought I'd introduce myself. I've been lurking here for some time so thought it was about time that I registered.
Short and boring bio: as you can probably tell from my name I was born in Norfolk (Great Yarmouth to be exact) but moved all over England until we went to Scotland when I was about 9. When I was 19 I decided to go to Germany for a year to work and stayed for 20 (long story). Married a USC and moved to Maryland in 1991, then moved to Colorado Springs in 1997 (when you do the math that really ages me!!) After my husband died in 2000 I thought I'd stay here until my aging Golden Retriever went to the great dog kennel in the sky (couldn't put her through a long move) but am still here. I've decided to get my citizenship and had a couple of questions which I'm going to post on the immigration forum.
Maybe I'll be able to make some sort of contribution to this forum but it'll be hard keeping up with all you youngsters.
Joan
Short and boring bio: as you can probably tell from my name I was born in Norfolk (Great Yarmouth to be exact) but moved all over England until we went to Scotland when I was about 9. When I was 19 I decided to go to Germany for a year to work and stayed for 20 (long story). Married a USC and moved to Maryland in 1991, then moved to Colorado Springs in 1997 (when you do the math that really ages me!!) After my husband died in 2000 I thought I'd stay here until my aging Golden Retriever went to the great dog kennel in the sky (couldn't put her through a long move) but am still here. I've decided to get my citizenship and had a couple of questions which I'm going to post on the immigration forum.
Maybe I'll be able to make some sort of contribution to this forum but it'll be hard keeping up with all you youngsters.
Joan
Nice to meet you. There are alot of strange people here so get into Leslies clique soon as possible.
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Re: New to forum
Welcome
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Re: New to forum
Welcome to BE Joan.... I hope you enjoy this place as much as the rest of us... (even though I think it helps if you're a little mad to begin with....)
#30
Re: New to forum
Hello Joan,
Welcome to the land of the free, with all that FREE speech. You can say all you want on this forum, just aslong as you don't talk about sweaty arse and bollocks, if you steer well clear of that subject you'll be alright!
Welcome to the land of the free, with all that FREE speech. You can say all you want on this forum, just aslong as you don't talk about sweaty arse and bollocks, if you steer well clear of that subject you'll be alright!