Bugging Out Of The UK

[Scythe13]

Quick question, would anyone like to call "Admin" and have me delete every response that does not answer the question "How would you leave the UK?" Anyone at all? ……Please……

There have been some very patriotic replies here, and even the notion that contamination or the alike might be a reason to leave the UK. Maybe there's a financial crisis and everyone is being herded up for 'controlled camps' and there are groups of people with guard dogs and search dogs hunting the area. So staying home isn't an option, and neither is living in the woods longterm.

Instead of shouting "It'll never happen! I'm not leaving!" then consider is the UK was in a worse situation that Greece is now. Or think about the Jews in Nazi Germany that said "I'm not leaving!" and people in situations like that. Could it be you? Maybe not. But a member of our forum has asked a question to seek advice and get ideas. His question was not "Would you leave…?" it was "HOW would you leave…?" If you wouldn't leave, then by answering this thread saying "I'm not going to leave….ever!" all you've done is show a lack of understanding of the question, and a lack of respect for the forum member looking for ideas. If you do not have any ideas, then don't respond to the thread. You'll only make yourself look silly. Imagine it this way "What's the best kind of dog to catch rabbits with?" and someone replies "I use snares and a gun. I'm allergic to dogs." That would be a retarded response. Did it answer the question? NO. The question might well be based on the fact the other member's wife wanted a dog, and he wanted to have it be part prep part pet. So any response outside the original question's boundaries would be moot. What's worse is harping on about how you like guns in a "What dog" thread. Which is kind of what's going on here.

Okay, rant out of the way.


So, back at the original question….HOW WOULD YOU LEAVE THE UK….

Personally, I'm taking flying lessons for this exact reason. My thoughts are, if it's a really bad event, and the UK is under military rule or some other crap like that, e.g. Jew in Nazi Germany, Idi Armein (Definitely spelt that wrong), or a major economic catastrophe like in Greece at the moment, you'd have to get out ahead of time. Having the option for residency in another country would be ideal. Personally I have India, HongKong, and Australia in mind as residency options. All of which I know I am currently eligible. But obviously that could change rapidly if a major event happens. Like when George Bush was re-elected, Australia hit an all time record for residency applications/enquiries in a day. Not amazing, but the record beaten was impressive. In that one day alone, they broke the record for the most enquiries and applications, for any MONTH! Yes, that many Americans were looking for other options.

Why India, HongKong and Australia? Friends, family, and language. Everyone in India speaks English. Everyone in HongKong speaks English. Everyone in Oz speaks English. And I have friends and family in all of them. Beyond there I have other parts of China, America, and some friends in France and Germany. Any guesses what languages I'm touching up on? haha.

How though. That's the real question. Well, I'm currently taking flying lessons, and my wife has had her first flying lesson too. I'm working on building a business that will give me options for transport e.g. boats and maybe even a small plane (like a Piper or Cesna) when the company is big enough. Plus it'll help fund a small property out there.

The things I'm looking out for…reliable rumours. That sounds weird to say. But the thing is, there are so many people saying what's coming, but everyone's staying put. Good. When more people want to leave, that's when it's hardest to get out. Imagine how much better you'd be feeling if you had left Greece 2 years ago when things started to get dicy. You moved to, say…America, China, India, Australia, Thailand. You've banded up with previous immigrants from your country that have gone out there before you. You have planned ahead of time and speak the language. Good planning you! Gold medal. Speaking of gold. You have a small store of precious metals that you've changed for local currency, and it helps pay your bills until you can set up your own business. Next thing you know…sorted! You've started a new life. It'll be a few years of struggle, but the end result is living in a small hut on the beaches of Brazil, with some fellow ex-pats, and you all enjoy surfing in the mornings, and working at the local school/dentistry/church/architects/builders during the day, then going to the local bar to spend some time with your friends that are locals, and mingle with the odd tourist whom frequents the bar. Then you're sat drinking mojitos, watching the world go to pot on the TV. Think about the Nazi commanders that left Germany and went to Argentina.

Wow! The more I think about it, the more examples of people leaving ahead of time I can think of, and the better they seem to be doing. Wait a minute…maybe bugging out of the UK isn't that bad an idea. But at least I've answered your question Tarrel. I'd plan it well ahead of time, and preferably use flight. Ideally, on a chartered plane, or even EasyJet. If you can get out early enough, the normal flights would still be going. Getting out ahead of time is not a bad idea at all. Staying put, when you have to leave…that is foolish, dangerous, and impractical. It's no more helpful to you than not answering the question is to the person asking the question.