Quote Originally Posted by malditako View Post
what makes her think people would expose their true identity in a public forum
Well there is always that aspect. We should all take some precautions.
My user name is just that....a user name.....most folks here know my real name is Peter
rather than Terpe.
Some have met both me and my wife in person. I actually do exist.


All the rest of my profile is accurate and true.
Most of the regulars here know my story...............no problems for me to outine again though.

It's always going to be guessing game in reviewing someones forum profile against a few picked up hints.

I was lucky to have had a job which was also my hobby and passion. Railways...trains.

I spent over 30 years in various positions travelling the world supporting and consulting Railway companies in specialised areas of railway engineering.
During that period I got based in Japan. Much easier, quicker and cheaper to be based there to support our interests in China and Asia.

It was really by chance that during my time in Japan I happened to get introduced to the lady who became my wife. She was also at that time living in Japan and running her business in jazz themed restaurant.
That was our life for many years until we decided to come to England to take care of my parents who were suffering various health problems.
We came to England 8th November 2002 and have been here since. (unfortunately)
Even back then we experienced a tough time with immigration.
Neither of us had a job although we did have savings and we did have rented accommodation set up.

I though it would be easy for me to find a job.....but was soon proved wrong on that one.
Seemed even then I was either just too old or too picky. I really wanted an 'ethical' job.
Some time in January 2003 I managed to secure a 6 month contract with the Inland Revenue. After that intial contract I was offered full time employment with various roles involved with Employer Tax regimes and later with other interesting aspects. Eventually the then named Border and Immigration Agency was merged with HMRC to become UKBA.

Simple story and nothing special.
Except that by some strange quirk of fate two people from different sides of the planet meet up by chance in yet another country and end up spending their lives together.

Like a few others here, our plan is to relocate to Philippines very very soon and enjoy a wonderful life together in our autumn and sunset years....

Can't wait for that.