Bannon Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 With the credit crunch taking a firm bite on us, myself and the Mrs have decided after six years to call it quits and move back to Wales as the new year opens it's doors.Being self employed work has really dried up. We've been aware of a business downturn for well over a year but being optimistic by nature had hoped it would get better. We've paid into the Frnch system of course and for some time so we can in theory claim unemployment benefit - but the immense amount of paperwork involved added to a language barrier above and beyond our basic French has proved insurmountable.On the plus side we've had a wonderful time here and have not give up easily. Leaving is going to be a real wrench but hey, we are going back to three daughters, one grandchild.... and one more on the way!Goodbuy beautiful France, keep it warm guys, and bonne chance to you all.Bannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 well good luck to you - always go forwards, never look back and enjoy the grandchildren. I am so happy for you that you had a fantastic few years in France - just remember the good bits. And Wales IS very beautiful. Be Happy - Joyeux Noel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Bannon, I remember your post asking whether it's possible to live in France on a UK pension.So, now, you've obviously done your sums and have decided that "back" is where you need to go. And, really, you were the only person who was in a position to make that decision.I wish you all the very best. You can always come back for holidays.It's all only a plane- or ferry-ride away.Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 We sign for our house sale on Wednesday and travel back to UK on Thursday, having had 8 great years here. We are pensioners, in our 70s, who have decided that it is time for a new adventure while we are still young enough to have one. So it is a smaller house in UK, convenient for our families when we finally decide to grow up, and a larger camping car and back on the road next year. We managed quite comfortably on our pensions - fortunately not just state pension - by trying to live within our means. So, as far as we are concerned it is a bit more growing old disgracefully and a hope that that the exchange rate doesn't change too much in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 where are you headed Chas. have a fantastic Christmas with the family back 'home'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Thanks for your good wishes. We aim to settle ultimately in the west country - North Somerset or Devon. Christmas in Fareham, New Year near Cheltenham then house hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valB Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Best of luck to you both and it was lovely meeting you a few weeks ago..( table and chairs )RegardsPhil and Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote user="Chas"]We sign for our house sale on Wednesday [/quote]So houses ARE selling, in spite of what all the pundits say? That's good to know. Enjoy the new lifestyle, as is said, the older your get the younger you become. There are always more places to explore than you can ever do in one lifetime! Bon chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Chas I have sent you an e-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 [quote user="Belle"]Chas I have sent you an e-mail[/quote]No mail received Belle. If you want to try again do it today - last day on line for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 sent a test chas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 If anyone is looking to move back to the U.K. home counties and wants to buy a single person, retirement flat then please contact me via PM or e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 can someone answer a few questions for me please, we would like to know something about the cost of living in the uk, mainly the west country, i.e Devon, what would two people have to pay for gas, elecricity, council tax, water, and food. Thanks alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 [quote user="Belle"]can someone answer a few questions for me please, we would like to know something about the cost of living in the uk, mainly the west country, i.e Devon, what would two people have to pay for gas, elecricity, council tax, water, and food. Thanks alot.[/quote]This is a very useful site; just input a town and then choose which elements you want to find out about locally.Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thankyou for your reply Sue, unfortunately, I couldn't get it to work, when I put in a few area names, i.e Barnstable, it said place not known, put in a post code, so I must think of another way to answer our questions, thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 http://www.upmystreet.com/local/l/Barnstaple.htmlIt's the spelling, it is staple not stable, I made the same error ![8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 You beat me to it RH!Sue [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Belle, have you considered the North Somerset coast, between Crowcombe and Minehead? Really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thankyou RH never would have spelt Barnstaple this way, I will have another go , also will try the places that you have mentioned sweet.Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Another one people spell wrongly is Bridgwater...I have often seen it with an extra 'e' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 And Stansted, .... No , ead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 ...and Bridgnorth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 If you are stuck you can always use google maps - that usually comes up with the right spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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