September of 2014, I started to have some medical nightmares. First was open heart surgery, to repair three things with my heart... two weeks later I had a second surgery, then three weeks after that a third surgery. That last surgery I thought I was never walking out of a hospital.
It changed my perspective on life. I'm 57 and just wore out. I plan on moving and getting back to a simple life. I have it figured out that in the UK (up by Manchester) living is not that expensive. I can live on a part-time job.
I've been in the baking business (R&D) for nearly 20 years and actually I'd be very happy stocking shelves in a grocery store. For me, it's just time to start smelling the roses.
Being an American, many countries won't give you a bank account because of all the laws associated with it. That is why I want to leave the accounts in America open. Even though I have excellent credit in America, it means nothing in England, another reason to keep things active in America.
Having a PO Box doesn't satisfy many banks or government agencies, which is why a physical address is needed. I'm not close to my family at all. In fact, one brother I haven't seen in over 30 years. And really don't have any close friends that I would trust with my mail.
I plan on moving to England with the goal of staying there and maybe visit the States once in awhile. All I have to do is be comfortable for five years then start drawing Social Security at 62. Medical costs are very cheap compared to here, so that isn't a concern.
Not sure about UPS or FedEx. I send things occasionally to my girl friend and it is quite expensive. That's how come I was looking at movers. I know someone who is a retired musician, who traveled the world and he said to get a mover, that it is the cheapest way. This coming from a guy who had all his band equipment and home furnishings shipped every six months or so for many years.
Why England? I have a girl friend there and have been to the country every year for a couple of months for the last six years. I love the people, the atmosphere, and yes the language...
