Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 At 05:18 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote: Kenn, I went to school there, and my family lived there for many years. OK place to visit - wouldn't want to live there. For a number of reasons. For one, people in America think their taxes are high (and, they're about to go up. the biggest tax increase in history), but it's nothing like it is over there. Hell, they even have a TV tax. Or did, the last time I talked with my sister. Things like glasses cost a small fortune. And, unless you're self-pay, it takes forever to get a doctor's appointment. And, the climate doesn't thrill me..It's fun if you're young and do a lot of different things. I don't think my sister could really imagine living anywhere else at this point, though. On one level, she would like to be closer to the rest of our family, on the other, she has a whole, full life there, albeit difficult at times. Things are often not so easy for the average working person over there - despite what some people (who don't actually live there) would like one to believe. Now, don't get me wrong - for the most part I grew up in Europe. I love Europe and all the different people there. It was interesting, although I'm an American, people didn't believe me. Was fluent in several languages, with no American accent. So, even though I didn't really know much about America, I felt I was sometimes put in the position of defending it - even though I actually knew little about it. Actually, that was the reason I came to America - so I could learn about it - being an American and all. Lived for many years in Heidedlberg, Germany. I loved it there. Graduated from a Hochschule and actually went to the University of Heidelberg for a year or so. I have often thought I'd like to go back. But, things have changed there as well. And, from much of what I hear, not for the better. Sadly. Lynn Have you been over there in Britain, and so.....what do you think about it. Kenn Den 14/03/2008 kl. 17.48 skrev Lynn Ward: At 03:01 AM 3/14/2008, you wrote: No, I'm in the U.S. My sister lives over there - has for more than 30 years now. Is married to a Brit. She's a nurse and a midwife. Lynn I rarely need to see a Dr but can get in easily ............. Are you in UK Lynn? Best, Jane - Lynn Ward To: Friday, March 14, 2008 12:18 PM Re: Medical Insurance was// Heart Disease and Tooth Loss At 06:47 PM 3/13/2008, you wrote: Wow - that's fantastic....am practically on my way over there now...*grin* I wish people who wanted to take cues from other countries insurance would take a gander at yours! Can you see a doc or whatever when you need to? Or, do you have to wait a long time like they do in England? Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 No, living in UK - Germany - Europe is not easy if you got an ordinary job. For some reason the development have stagnated.......but one place it have been better.....DK. Our neighbours are coming here to live and work. I just read about one German family there came here two years ago, with kids and everything. He said what his pay check was in Germany.....less than 1,500 dollars......I can hardly believe that, but he is not the only one I have heard it from. Here his pay check was over 5,200 dollars after tax.......he is an independent truck driver.KennDen 15/03/2008 kl. 00.58 skrev Lynn Ward:At 05:18 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote:Kenn,I went to school there, and my family lived there for many years. OK place to visit - wouldn't want to live there. For a number of reasons. For one, people in America think their taxes are high (and, they're about to go up. the biggest tax increase in history), but it's nothing like it is over there. Hell, they even have a TV tax. Or did, the last time I talked with my sister. Things like glasses cost a small fortune. And, unless you're self-pay, it takes forever to get a doctor's appointment. And, the climate doesn't thrill me..It's fun if you're young and do a lot of different things. I don't think my sister could really imagine living anywhere else at this point, though. On one level, she would like to be closer to the rest of our family, on the other, she has a whole, full life there, albeit difficult at times. Things are often not so easy for the average working person over there - despite what some people (who don't actually live there) would like one to believe.Now, don't get me wrong - for the most part I grew up in Europe. I love Europe and all the different people there. It was interesting, although I'm an American, people didn't believe me. Was fluent in several languages, with no American accent. So, even though I didn't really know much about America, I felt I was sometimes put in the position of defending it - even though I actually knew little about it. Actually, that was the reason I came to America - so I could learn about it - being an American and all. Lived for many years in Heidedlberg, Germany. I loved it there. Graduated from a Hochschule and actually went to the University of Heidelberg for a year or so. I have often thought I'd like to go back. But, things have changed there as well. And, from much of what I hear, not for the better. Sadly. LynnHave you been over there in Britain, and so.....what do you think about it.KennDen 14/03/2008 kl. 17.48 skrev Lynn Ward:At 03:01 AM 3/14/2008, you wrote:No, I'm in the U.S. My sister lives over there - has for more than 30 years now. Is married to a Brit. She's a nurse and a midwife.LynnI rarely need to see a Dr but can get in easily ............. Are you in UK Lynn? Best, Jane-Lynn Ward Friday, March 14, 2008 12:18 PMRe: Medical Insurance was// Heart Disease and Tooth LossAt 06:47 PM 3/13/2008, you wrote:Wow - that's fantastic....am practically on my way over there now...*grin* I wish people who wanted to take cues from other countries insurance would take a gander at yours! Can you see a doc or whatever when you need to? Or, do you have to wait a long time like they do in England?Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Danish is a difficult language though eh? Mary told us! Jane - Kenn Johnsen Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:35 AM Re: Medical Insurance was - Kenn No, living in UK - Germany - Europe is not easy if you got an ordinary job. For some reason the development have stagnated.......but one place it have been better.....DK. Our neighbours are coming here to live and work. I just read about one German family there came here two years ago, with kids and everything. He said what his pay check was in Germany.....less than 1,500 dollars......I can hardly believe that, but he is not the only one I have heard it from. Here his pay check was over 5,200 dollars after tax.......he is an independent truck driver. Kenn Den 15/03/2008 kl. 00.58 skrev Lynn Ward: At 05:18 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote:Kenn,I went to school there, and my family lived there for many years. OK place to visit - wouldn't want to live there. For a number of reasons. For one, people in America think their taxes are high (and, they're about to go up. the biggest tax increase in history), but it's nothing like it is over there. Hell, they even have a TV tax. Or did, the last time I talked with my sister. Things like glasses cost a small fortune. And, unless you're self-pay, it takes forever to get a doctor's appointment. And, the climate doesn't thrill me..It's fun if you're young and do a lot of different things. I don't think my sister could really imagine living anywhere else at this point, though. On one level, she would like to be closer to the rest of our family, on the other, she has a whole, full life there, albeit difficult at times. Things are often not so easy for the average working person over there - despite what some people (who don't actually live there) would like one to believe.Now, don't get me wrong - for the most part I grew up in Europe. I love Europe and all the different people there. It was interesting, although I'm an American, people didn't believe me. Was fluent in several languages, with no American accent. So, even though I didn't really know much about America, I felt I was sometimes put in the position of defending it - even though I actually knew little about it. Actually, that was the reason I came to America - so I could learn about it - being an American and all. Lived for many years in Heidedlberg, Germany. I loved it there. Graduated from a Hochschule and actually went to the University of Heidelberg for a year or so. I have often thought I'd like to go back. But, things have changed there as well. And, from much of what I hear, not for the better. Sadly. Lynn Have you been over there in Britain, and so.....what do you think about it.KennDen 14/03/2008 kl. 17.48 skrev Lynn Ward: At 03:01 AM 3/14/2008, you wrote:No, I'm in the U.S. My sister lives over there - has for more than 30 years now. Is married to a Brit. She's a nurse and a midwife.Lynn I rarely need to see a Dr but can get in easily ............. Are you in UK Lynn? Best, Jane - Lynn Ward Friday, March 14, 2008 12:18 PM Re: Medical Insurance was// Heart Disease and Tooth Loss At 06:47 PM 3/13/2008, you wrote: Wow - that's fantastic....am practically on my way over there now...*grin* I wish people who wanted to take cues from other countries insurance would take a gander at yours! Can you see a doc or whatever when you need to? Or, do you have to wait a long time like they do in England? Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Don't really know... have never tried to learn it, none of the Scandinavian languages for that matter, they all sound like knaeckebroeet to me..lol The hardest language to learn I found is English.. no logic to it and every part of the world pronounces it in different ways.. At 04:39 PM 15/03/2008, you wrote: Danish is a difficult language though eh? Mary told us! Jane - Kenn Johnsen To: Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:35 AM Re: Medical Insurance was - Kenn No, living in UK - Germany - Europe is not easy if you got an ordinary job. For some reason the development have stagnated.......but one place it have been better.....DK. Our neighbours are coming here to live and work. I just read about one German family there came here two years ago, with kids and everything. He said what his pay check was in Germany.....less than 1,500 dollars......I can hardly believe that, but he is not the only one I have heard it from. Here his pay check was over 5,200 dollars after tax.......he is an independent truck driver. Kenn Den 15/03/2008 kl. 00.58 skrev Lynn Ward: At 05:18 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote: Kenn, I went to school there, and my family lived there for many years. OK place to visit - wouldn't want to live there. For a number of reasons. For one, people in America think their taxes are high (and, they're about to go up. the biggest tax increase in history), but it's nothing like it is over there. Hell, they even have a TV tax. Or did, the last time I talked with my sister. Things like glasses cost a small fortune. And, unless you're self-pay, it takes forever to get a doctor's appointment. And, the climate doesn't thrill me..It's fun if you're young and do a lot of different things. I don't think my sister could really imagine living anywhere else at this point, though. On one level, she would like to be closer to the rest of our family, on the other, she has a whole, full life there, albeit difficult at times. Things are often not so easy for the average working person over there - despite what some people (who don't actually live there) would like one to believe. Now, don't get me wrong - for the most part I grew up in Europe. I love Europe and all the different people there. It was interesting, although I'm an American, people didn't believe me. Was fluent in several languages, with no American accent. So, even though I didn't really know much about America, I felt I was sometimes put in the position of defending it - even though I actually knew little about it. Actually, that was the reason I came to America - so I could learn about it - being an American and all. Lived for many years in Heidedlberg, Germany. I loved it there. Graduated from a Hochschule and actually went to the University of Heidelberg for a year or so. I have often thought I'd like to go back. But, things have changed there as well. And, from much of what I hear, not for the better. Sadly. Lynn Have you been over there in Britain, and so.....what do you think about it. Kenn Den 14/03/2008 kl. 17.48 skrev Lynn Ward: At 03:01 AM 3/14/2008, you wrote: No, I'm in the U.S. My sister lives over there - has for more than 30 years now. Is married to a Brit. She's a nurse and a midwife. Lynn I rarely need to see a Dr but can get in easily ............. Are you in UK Lynn? Best, Jane - Lynn Ward To: Friday, March 14, 2008 12:18 PM Re: Medical Insurance was// Heart Disease and Tooth Loss At 06:47 PM 3/13/2008, you wrote: Wow - that's fantastic....am practically on my way over there now...*grin* I wish people who wanted to take cues from other countries insurance would take a gander at yours! Can you see a doc or whatever when you need to? Or, do you have to wait a long time like they do in England? Lynn Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1329 - Release Date: 14/03/2008 12:33 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 No it is not, this German truck driver had been here for two years, and he spoke it fluently. Now, German and Danish are close. Even that, English and Danish are the same group of language, the English is a bit further away because it is mixed up with French - Latin.Den 15/03/2008 kl. 07.09 skrev Jane MacRoss:Danish is a difficult language though eh? Mary told us! Jane-Kenn Johnsen Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:35 AMRe: Medical Insurance was - KennNo, living in UK - Germany - Europe is not easy if you got an ordinary job. For some reason the development have stagnated.......but one place it have been better.....DK. Our neighbours are coming here to live and work. I just read about one German family there came here two years ago, with kids and everything. He said what his pay check was in Germany.....less than 1,500 dollars......I can hardly believe that, but he is not the only one I have heard it from. Here his pay check was over 5,200 dollars after tax.......he is an independent truck driver.KennDen 15/03/2008 kl. 00.58 skrev Lynn Ward:At 05:18 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote:Kenn,I went to school there, and my family lived there for many years. OK place to visit - wouldn't want to live there. For a number of reasons. For one, people in America think their taxes are high (and, they're about to go up. the biggest tax increase in history), but it's nothing like it is over there. Hell, they even have a TV tax. Or did, the last time I talked with my sister. Things like glasses cost a small fortune. And, unless you're self-pay, it takes forever to get a doctor's appointment. And, the climate doesn't thrill me..It's fun if you're young and do a lot of different things. I don't think my sister could really imagine living anywhere else at this point, though. On one level, she would like to be closer to the rest of our family, on the other, she has a whole, full life there, albeit difficult at times. Things are often not so easy for the average working person over there - despite what some people (who don't actually live there) would like one to believe.Now, don't get me wrong - for the most part I grew up in Europe. I love Europe and all the different people there. It was interesting, although I'm an American, people didn't believe me. Was fluent in several languages, with no American accent. So, even though I didn't really know much about America, I felt I was sometimes put in the position of defending it - even though I actually knew little about it. Actually, that was the reason I came to America - so I could learn about it - being an American and all. Lived for many years in Heidedlberg, Germany. I loved it there. Graduated from a Hochschule and actually went to the University of Heidelberg for a year or so. I have often thought I'd like to go back. But, things have changed there as well. And, from much of what I hear, not for the better. Sadly. LynnHave you been over there in Britain, and so.....what do you think about it.KennDen 14/03/2008 kl. 17.48 skrev Lynn Ward:At 03:01 AM 3/14/2008, you wrote:No, I'm in the U.S. My sister lives over there - has for more than 30 years now. Is married to a Brit. She's a nurse and a midwife.LynnI rarely need to see a Dr but can get in easily ............. Are you in UK Lynn? Best, Jane-Lynn Ward Friday, March 14, 2008 12:18 PMRe: Medical Insurance was// Heart Disease and Tooth LossAt 06:47 PM 3/13/2008, you wrote:Wow - that's fantastic....am practically on my way over there now...*grin* I wish people who wanted to take cues from other countries insurance would take a gander at yours! Can you see a doc or whatever when you need to? Or, do you have to wait a long time like they do in England?Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 At 02:09 AM 3/15/2008, you wrote: I don't remember - I spoke it as a child, but don't speak a word of it now. When I went to Holland, didn't think I would have a problem, as Dutch looks a lot like German when written. I was surprised when I went to visit a friend, and could neither understand what people said to me, not make myself understood. It was very frustrating! Fortunately, I was able to find a couple of people who spoke German and some English so I could get from the train station to my friend's house... Lynn Danish is a difficult language though eh? Mary told us! Jane - Kenn Johnsen To: Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:35 AM Re: Medical Insurance was - Kenn No, living in UK - Germany - Europe is not easy if you got an ordinary job. For some reason the development have stagnated.......but one place it have been better.....DK. Our neighbours are coming here to live and work. I just read about one German family there came here two years ago, with kids and everything. He said what his pay check was in Germany.....less than 1,500 dollars......I can hardly believe that, but he is not the only one I have heard it from. Here his pay check was over 5,200 dollars after tax.......he is an independent truck driver. Kenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 At 02:10 AM 3/15/2008, you wrote: English is a very difficult language to learn - so often the spelling of a word is totally illogical - not phonetic at all like many languages. Sentence structure can also be difficult. Often, when I don't know how to spell something, I try to sound it out and spell it the way it sounds - of course you know that only works perhaps half the time Don't really know... have never tried to learn it, none of the Scandinavian languages for that matter, they all sound like knaeckebroeet to me..lol The hardest language to learn I found is English.. no logic to it and every part of the world pronounces it in different ways.. At 04:39 PM 15/03/2008, you wrote: Danish is a difficult language though eh? Mary told us! Jane - Kenn Johnsen To: Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:35 AM Re: Medical Insurance was - Kenn No, living in UK - Germany - Europe is not easy if you got an ordinary job. For some reason the development have stagnated.......but one place it have been better.....DK. Our neighbours are coming here to live and work. I just read about one German family there came here two years ago, with kids and everything. He said what his pay check was in Germany.....less than 1,500 dollars......I can hardly believe that, but he is not the only one I have heard it from. Here his pay check was over 5,200 dollars after tax.......he is an independent truck driver. Kenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Same as you I kept falling into German when I tried to learn Dutch - even now some 40 hours and one Dutch husband later I'm not very good! Whatever you learn when you're very young is what sticks - like I learned French from 8 to 18 & spent a year there when all added up - but spelling is bit of a problem sometimes now Jane - Lynn Ward Sunday, March 16, 2008 2:42 AM Re: Medical Insurance was - Kenn At 02:09 AM 3/15/2008, you wrote:I don't remember - I spoke it as a child, but don't speak a word of it now. When I went to Holland, didn't think I would have a problem, as Dutch looks a lot like German when written. I was surprised when I went to visit a friend, and could neither understand what people said to me, not make myself understood. It was very frustrating! Fortunately, I was able to find a couple of people who spoke German and some English so I could get from the train station to my friend's house...Lynn Danish is a difficult language though eh? Mary told us! Jane - Kenn Johnsen Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:35 AM Re: Medical Insurance was - Kenn No, living in UK - Germany - Europe is not easy if you got an ordinary job. For some reason the development have stagnated.......but one place it have been better.....DK. Our neighbours are coming here to live and work. I just read about one German family there came here two years ago, with kids and everything. He said what his pay check was in Germany.....less than 1,500 dollars......I can hardly believe that, but he is not the only one I have heard it from. Here his pay check was over 5,200 dollars after tax.......he is an independent truck driver. Kenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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