General Chat

Hi Liz glad everything went well for at the docters and i am going to make appointment myself ,idont sleep for the bad cramps and stay in bed nearly all day as i cant face getting up what for i ask myself,i dont have anyone here to talk to its so lonely i just want to give up ,even my best friends who i talk to have know idea what im going thru always put on brave face ,as they have there own problems
Mary i hope things get better for the young ones did Mini-Mary like her card was,nt sure if she got it ,well im going back to bed again take care everyone
Love Dutchxx

Joyce I don't know whether this is what Jan should be looking into. Do they have our equivalent of the Citizens advice bureau?

Exemptions to the residence requirement

The 5-year residence requirement may not apply where the applicant falls into any of the following categories:

* a person adopted after majority in the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, or Sint Maarten by parents at least one of whom has Dutch nationality.
* married to or are the registered partner of a Dutch man or woman. If this is the case, the person can submit an application for naturalisation after 3 years of marriage or registered partnership and cohabitation. If the person has cohabited in the Netherlands with a Dutch man or woman (both partners unmarried) for an uninterrupted period of 3 years, an application may also be submitted. Note: this is true (in respect to marriage, partnership or cohabitation) if and only if in the last three years the applicant has continually lived together his/her partner inside the Netherlands. In case of marriage, it does not matter where this happened, i.e. inside and/or outside Dutch territories are both acceptable for married couples. As a rule of thumb, for each passed year, more than 6 months (per year) must have been spent under the same roof with that partner. [1] [2] There is an extra clause, namely that the couple/partners has/have to remain living under the same roof for as long as the request for naturalization is being researched.
* the 5-year term is reduced to a 3-year term if the applicant is stateless.
* the 5-year term is reduced to a 3-year term if the applicant as a minor is acknowledged or legitimised by a Dutch national and has been cared for and brought up by this Dutch national for a period of 3 years.
* the 5-year term is reduced to a 2-year term if the applicant has legally lived in the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, or Sint Maarten for a period of 10 years, the last 2 of which uninterruptedly.

Hi Ann
the first one was for 3 years then it went to five years and then to five years again ,my friend who comes from New Zealand she use to have the same as me but now dos,nt have to pay it as she has paper which might be what your talking about ,but to get it you have to speak read and write there language which i dont ,but will go the town hall and ask them about it mybe they can help,and thank you for the information
Dutchx

The thing is Joyce, I think EU nationals, which you are can live in Europe and I wonder if it needs clarifying that you are an EU National. They may come up with a reason but at least you will have asked.

Found the muster rolls William Musgrave was discharged in 1785 at Stirling, Scotland. He joined before 1772 when the rolls began and was a sergeant during the regiments time in America. Yay confirmed it now. He was in America.

In 1803 he had to appear at Darlington for something about his discharge. Maybe he was discharged from pay etc?? That is the record I looked up.

In London I went to the top of Guys Hospital tower on the 30th floor and got some breathtaking views of London. There is a small observation gallery there and that floor is used by students for dentistry studies. The public can also access the observation room.

Good morning, well I have managed to catch the 'bug' which is working it's way through the house. Thank goodness for Dramamine LOL
My van is repaired yet again, thank goodness for VISA!!!!!
The washing up and laundry are done, thank goodness for Megan !!
The ice is melting outside. Thank goodness for a bit of sunshine.
We won't discuss the shingles that flew off the house overnight, nor the trampoline which the wind destroyed, nor the the frame for the cover over the childrens 'ball pit'. I can actually feel grateful for the wind which is also blowing away the signs of winter and giving me back safe walking outside. How I love to be outside, and today a light jacket is all that's needed, two days ago it was so cold that boots, hat, scarf, mitts and hat were required.

Just had a call to say that Rosie's ashes are ready for pick up. Hopefully the little wood urn will help my son come to terms with her death. He has had the hardest time of all of us, he and Rosie had such a strong bond, she seemd to know when he was coming home as she would wait by the door on those days.

Apparently I am starting to emerge from my winter depression, and it's not even St. David's Day yet!! Poor chap is always missed here, they are already advertising St Patricks events, ignoring my St David completely. Never mind, I WILL have daffs on March 1st., even if they have to come from a shop.
Sending some sunshine over the pond, it's not much, but should cheer someone.
Mary

Ben, I didn'y know that about the top of Guys. Did you have a camera with you?

Mary, thanks for the sunshine, feels warmer already. Hope you are recovered from the bug.

Hi Ann yes I took a few pics. A lot of students were up there as there is a dentist college on the top floors and even a hotel room and restaurant. I was allowed a sneak peek round the restaurant as well. Guys Tower is the tallest hospital building in the world and I can say I have been in it.

Great Ben and I bet the pics are great. Where exactly in London is Guys? I probably should know but don't.

It is in Southwark not far from Tower Bridge. The tower block is 34 storeys high.

I posted on another genealogy forum about nans 1933 baptism. It was a kind of success story but one mod moved it to quarantine saying there is no relevance to it. I have never experienced that on that forum before. He probably was on a power trip like a lot of mods go on when they have a small bit of power.

Ignore it Ben, don't let it get you down. If you think it is a success story, it is your story so enjoy!!!

So the view from Guys would include Tower Bridge. Wonderful pics then?

Yes. I have also been on this forum for nearly 7 years. This mod may be a bit envious of others successes.

There is a really fast lift that goes from the ground to the top floor and back in about 15 seconds. I think it is a new Jackson lift. Jackson being the maker.

You certainly get around Ben with your family history follow ups. Very interesting.

I want to get to Oxfordshire and have a look at some places my ancestors came from. There was a bit on Countryfile recently about old motoring books and they showed a little bit of Great Tew where my Gt. Grandmother was born, said it was the quintessential English village or words to that effect. She was the woman who married my Stone Mason Gt. Grandfather and I have a mug with her father's name on and date of birth and Deddington written on it. Deddington is not far from Gt Tew and I think Mary Ann married Gt. Grandfather in Deddington church.
I also have a similar mug with my other Great Grandfathers details on so maybe they were gifts given to them both at one time. I am so pleased my Dad got them from his Mum's for me, altho I didn't appreciate them so much at the time.

Lizx

It is good to hear about interesting little places to visit,Thanks for that one Benjamin.
The interesting place I would contribute is Calshot Beach on Southampton Water.We go down there to watch the liners go out sometimes.

I have upset my next door neighbour.He took off his sock to show me his septic toe and I wouldn't look at it.I had told him I didn't want to see it.If I ask you how you are I don't want an itemized list of ailments,just a general overview.I don't do medical,he knows this.

Yes,I hope everybody on here is feeling as well as possible today,I just don't want to know the details thank you.

Oh yuk, Sharron. I have to shut my eyes at some of the stuff on Embarrassing Bodies. I hope your neighbour will realise he caused the upset by stripping off his sock when you told him your weren't interested in seeing his toe!

There are so many places I would like to visit in Britain as well as abroad, will never have the money or the energy so tv is the next best thing!

Lizx

Here is a link to a video with alot of help about Depression

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orwM198EN-Q

Depression Help Line get help and talk about it if you need to 08457 90 90 90

Have been lying here in bed,enjoying a cold. While I am here I am further exploring my problems,as you do.

Has anybody else read any of the online articles about stress and burnout, which,aparently, are two stages of the same thing?

Very enlightening and familiar. Worth a look.

I like watching embarrassing bodies. Some times have to cover my eyes though. I watched one this morning that I had recorded, makes me feel lucky not to suffer like some of those poor people.

Going to Florida, staying in Manchester tomorrow night, fly Monday morning. Daughter and boyfriend coming to look after Coco and the house.

Been very quiet here lately .Is everyone feeling better ???

I have had cold /bad chest for 2 weeks now and can't shift it .

Will try to give you a laugh .Son has been signed up to be an enumerator for the census .Yesterday he had to go to his first training day and was given his patch .He nearly passed out when he looked at his map and found the prison on it !!! He was later told that a supervisor would do it much to his relief .

His area is nick named little Poland so he better brush up on his Polish !!!

He had been gone for hours and I began to wonder where he was .Then a pathetic voice phoned to say can you pick me up .When I got there I found him struggling with 2 big boxes and complaining about having sore feet !!!!! They will be a lot worse when he is actually doing the job !!!

I can see me and car being involved !

love

kathy :-)

Interesting experience for him Kathy. Are the Polish people English speaking or will he have to take an interpreter? We have polish people next door but one, one can speak a little English, the other can't.

Thank you for the website/youtube clip John

Carole will be soaking up the sunshine in Florida now, luck lady.