Any Brits in Virginia???
Nov 17th 2010, 2:30 am
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
was wondering the same - have they been burned up in a house fire?
Nov 17th 2010, 12:00 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
Google says they are slightly burnt but the ones they had weren't they are very good.
Nov 17th 2010, 9:24 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
I was considering a move to the general area, maybes VA Beach, Norfolk or Chesapeake ..........I know its a very generic question but are living costs reasonable and employment decent ? Trying to get a feel for the place...
Nov 17th 2010, 9:32 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
I'd say it hasn't been hit as badly by the recession as some other places. Wages aren't so high, though. It really depends where you are coming from in relation to house prices. It's more expensive than North Carolina but cheaper than the DC area.
Nov 18th 2010, 1:35 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
The one thing I cannot handle is the heat down in Southern Virginia, especially in the Cheasapeake.
We are up in the far North Shenandoah Valley and it's a really good cost of living. However, employment (if you want $40K+) involves a b.s. commute into Loudoun & Fairfax Counties (about 40 miles drive each way).
Nothing is perfect, but I still love Virginia the best ... for now.
We are up in the far North Shenandoah Valley and it's a really good cost of living. However, employment (if you want $40K+) involves a b.s. commute into Loudoun & Fairfax Counties (about 40 miles drive each way).
Nothing is perfect, but I still love Virginia the best ... for now.
Nov 19th 2010, 4:43 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
Just found this site.....whoo hoo....just came back from a 3 month stint in England..and am sooooooo homesick now.
I've been living in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area for 20 years (give or take).....I like my trips to DC (Ikea)...
Don't feel alone....we are here!
Janine xoxo
Nov 19th 2010, 4:44 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
This area isn't too bad, lots of military....which can be good or bad....where are you now?
JD
Nov 19th 2010, 4:47 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
Hiya,
I'm in Norfolk, Va.....anyone else close by? Have a couple of English friends locally, but the more the merrier.....one is heading back to the UK
....soon....
JD
I'm in Norfolk, Va.....anyone else close by? Have a couple of English friends locally, but the more the merrier.....one is heading back to the UK
....soon....JD
Nov 19th 2010, 4:49 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
Im in Southern California. Looking at VA generally, I think for my line of work Richmond would be best actually, as there is a lively insurance scene there.
Never been there though, Im told folks are friendly and thats very important to me. I need to jump on a plane and just go take a look around I think but if anyone has any advices for me that would be great.
Never been there though, Im told folks are friendly and thats very important to me. I need to jump on a plane and just go take a look around I think but if anyone has any advices for me that would be great.
Nov 19th 2010, 4:58 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
Im in Southern California. Looking at VA generally, I think for my line of work Richmond would be best actually, as there is a lively insurance scene there.
Never been there though, Im told folks are friendly and thats very important to me. I need to jump on a plane and just go take a look around I think but if anyone has any advices for me that would be great.
Never been there though, Im told folks are friendly and thats very important to me. I need to jump on a plane and just go take a look around I think but if anyone has any advices for me that would be great.
Nov 19th 2010, 8:29 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
Hi, I'm in Hampton so we're practically neighbours!
Nov 20th 2010, 1:36 am
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
It's great to know there are actually some Brits in Hampton Roads - a get together must be in order at some point...
Nov 21st 2010, 5:32 pm
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
Im in Southern California. Looking at VA generally, I think for my line of work Richmond would be best actually, as there is a lively insurance scene there.
Never been there though, Im told folks are friendly and thats very important to me. I need to jump on a plane and just go take a look around I think but if anyone has any advices for me that would be great.
Never been there though, Im told folks are friendly and thats very important to me. I need to jump on a plane and just go take a look around I think but if anyone has any advices for me that would be great.
Terry
Dec 15th 2010, 11:21 am
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Re: Any Brits in Virginia???
Hampton Roads Brits.....maybe a New Year's get together is in order??