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RJRamirez

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American looking for information about Scotland

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American

Lives in Edinburgh, Scotland

Registration: 25 March 2019

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RJRamirez replied to a thread
3 years ago
Kimberrmason4813

Looking to speak to retired person or couple from US by Kimberrmason4813

I have been doing my research, but still not getting the answers I need. I am retired from the military and have a pension. I have a converted Van that I live in full time so my overhead is really low. I am planning on shipping my van and ...

RJRamirez

Us too. We are looking to buy a place in Scotland and remain very confused as to how to go about staying in Scotland long term. We are self sufficient and don’t need support from the Scottish councils or NHS although we have had wonderful ... Read More

RJRamirez replied to a thread
5 years ago
Anne-Lise Mty

Amidst the Brexit suspense in Scotland by Anne-Lise Mty

Hi everyone, me again. Hope you are all doing well and the weather in Scotland is treating you well (for a change!). I’m just checking in to see how our expats in Scotland are doing amidst the Brexit confusion. Actually, we are working on an ...

RJRamirez

From the USA I am waiting with some anxiety. The romantic side of me is a Jacobite, but the practical side is firmly entrenched in the relationship with the EU. Talk about a tortured soul. My brain is going to explode. However, I have recently ... Read More

RJRamirez replied to a thread
5 years ago
Julien

New members of the Scotland forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Scotland forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

RJRamirez

Blessings on you and yours. You have been very helpful. ... Read More

RJRamirez replied to a thread
5 years ago
Julien

New members of the Scotland forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Scotland forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

RJRamirez

Understood about the Braveheart reference and we are aware of the Outlander effect, but have visited three times for a total of 2 months. We have visited Neolithic sites from Orkney to the Isle of Arran and beyond. We are in love with history and ... Read More

RJRamirez replied to a thread
5 years ago
Julien

New members of the Scotland forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Scotland forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

RJRamirez

What a beautiful forgiving reply. Thank you for the balanced approach. We are often at a loss for words when expressing frustration. However that does not stop our desire for a place in Scotland that we can call home. Whether purchased or rented ... Read More

RJRamirez replied to a thread
5 years ago
Julien

New members of the Scotland forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Scotland forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

RJRamirez

You are correct. The Electiral College was out in place to ensure this kind of thing cannot happen. They did not to their job! He makes me cringe. I was depressed for months after the election. He is another reason we are trying to ... Read More

RJRamirez replied to a thread
5 years ago
Julien

New members of the Scotland forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Scotland forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

RJRamirez

Speaking as an American - is anyone else embarrassed by the evil inhabiting the White House in Washington, DC? We are horrified that we will be blamed for the insanity and not as welcomed as say EU citizens are. Does anyone have any experience ... Read More

RJRamirez replied to a thread
5 years ago
RJRamirez

Chicken or Egg? by RJRamirez

Hello, all! My husband and I are native Californians - living in Eureka, California, just south of the Oregon border in an ideal location along the coast where the weather is very temperate, similar to Scotland in temperature, yet we don't have ...

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Thank you so much for the response. Who do we contact regarding health care? How is that accomplished? It seems pretty unreal to us. We have Medicare and a secondary insurance here in the United States that we pay a bundle for. So, health ... Read More

RJRamirez created a thread
5 years ago

Chicken or Egg?

Hello, all! My husband and I are native Californians - living in Eureka, California, just south of the Oregon border in an ideal location along the coast where the weather is very temperate, similar to Scotland in temperature, yet we don't have ... Read More