Thinking of retiring in the US
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:19 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by shadowhood
My god, how nice does a small cottage in the Highlands of Scotland look now....
Sounds lovely. Can we come and visit?
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:23 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Sounds lovely. Can we come and visit?
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:30 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by shadowhood
Surely $1000 to $2000 per month for healthcare includes free 'new body parts' for the rest of your life???? My god, how nice does a small cottage in the Highlands of Scotland look now.... Ah well I suppose I had to find out.
No chance of retiring to the states it is then. Thanks for all your stern advice guys...
No chance of retiring to the states it is then. Thanks for all your stern advice guys...
just as an example, last year i had chest pains so went to the ER, ran a bunch of tests, spent the night,in the place less than 12hrs
over $16000.......insurance pays 80% ...20% to me ....$3200
i think they charged me $24 for asprin!!!
also broke my wrist 2 years ago....didnt go to doctor for above reasons (cost)
figured it was a sprain......finally decided to go to dr had surgury
another $16-17000!!!
Surgery......took approx 1 hr anasthetic guy charged $1800
total scam...on top of that i have 2 diabetic kids. its hard work
bottom line ..get sick or in an auto accident and they will clean you out!
my 2cents
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:30 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by shadowhood
Any time...you supply the nacho's I'll supply the beer and logs for the fire...
Do I have to bring the nachos from the States, or can you get them in Scotland now? And if you don't mind, a little single malt would be delightful by that fire...
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:35 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Farmhouse in the South of France, will do you sir......
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:39 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Used to be a nice Cheese sauce over here..now they've taken it off the shelves...bah!
So you bring the Nachos over and I'll open up the 'Laphroagh'....
The health system sounds a bit scary! Especially for older people moving over. I'm 35 just now BTW but had seriously wanted to move over at 55, but alas that is all down the s**tter now. Ah well a 3 month vacation it will be then during the Scottish winter months.....
So you bring the Nachos over and I'll open up the 'Laphroagh'....
The health system sounds a bit scary! Especially for older people moving over. I'm 35 just now BTW but had seriously wanted to move over at 55, but alas that is all down the s**tter now. Ah well a 3 month vacation it will be then during the Scottish winter months.....
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:40 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Farmhouse in the South of France, will do you sir......
Red wine, goat cheese, olives, figs, peaches..................
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:41 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by shadowhood
The health system sounds a bit scary!
Well that's the whole problem, it's not a system it's a business.
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:42 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by shadowhood
Used to be a nice Cheese sauce over here..now they've taken it off the shelves...bah!
So you bring the Nachos over and I'll open up the 'Laphroagh'....
The health system sounds a bit scary! Especially for older people moving over. I'm 35 just now BTW but had seriously wanted to move over at 55, but alas that is all down the s**tter now. Ah well a 3 month vacation it will be then during the Scottish winter months.....
So you bring the Nachos over and I'll open up the 'Laphroagh'....
The health system sounds a bit scary! Especially for older people moving over. I'm 35 just now BTW but had seriously wanted to move over at 55, but alas that is all down the s**tter now. Ah well a 3 month vacation it will be then during the Scottish winter months.....
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:43 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Well that's the whole problem, it's not a system it's a business.
Thank that's bizness.
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:44 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by shadowhood
Used to be a nice Cheese sauce over here..now they've taken it off the shelves...bah!
So you bring the Nachos over and I'll open up the 'Laphroagh'....
The health system sounds a bit scary! Especially for older people moving over. I'm 35 just now BTW but had seriously wanted to move over at 55, but alas that is all down the s**tter now. Ah well a 3 month vacation it will be then during the Scottish winter months.....
So you bring the Nachos over and I'll open up the 'Laphroagh'....
The health system sounds a bit scary! Especially for older people moving over. I'm 35 just now BTW but had seriously wanted to move over at 55, but alas that is all down the s**tter now. Ah well a 3 month vacation it will be then during the Scottish winter months.....
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Jul 22nd 2005, 12:44 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Thank that's bizness.
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:45 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Of course, my mistake. But one doesn't even get a free krispy kreme donut in the waiting room.
Could usually have eaten a box full given the time I wait to see my PCP.
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:46 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Of course, my mistake. But one doesn't even get a free krispy kreme donut in the waiting room.
Jul 22nd 2005, 12:48 pm
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Re: Thinking of retiring in the US
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Could usually have eaten a box full given the time I wait to see my PCP.
Yes, at least waiting in the NHS surgery seemed sort of democratic. Here they're just trying to pack the patients in for more money. It's like the airplanes - they over book to protect their income from the no shows.
