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Forum: Meet-ups
Aug 1st 2013, 5:57 pm
Replies: 740
Views: 93,252
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Who is from Yorkshire?

Sorry just saw this. Family from Undercliffe, I lived in Great Horton for a while.
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 14th 2013, 4:46 am
Replies: 740
Views: 93,252
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Who is from Yorkshire?

Well of course I'm from Bradford, this is old I guess, I didn't see it here? Made me homesick k-nH3DN-ubE
Forum: USA
May 28th 2013, 5:55 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 27,302
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Fatbrit

Sorry to hear this sad news, condolences to the family. Always a refreshing, honest and informed poster.
Forum: USA
Dec 6th 2012, 9:51 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 5,047
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Any Christians In?

I have a strong faith but struggle with the Churches here and some of the backward views. I know people say you cant pick and choose what you believe ..well I do, I dont think God will sue me because...
Forum: USA
Dec 6th 2012, 8:42 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 3,358
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Christmas Gifts to the UK

This year I have used M and S for New Zealand they had a free shipping deal for 2 days, for sending to UK Amazon.co.uk. I have in the past used Thorntons Chocolates and The Sanctuary who I see again...
Nov 28th 2012, 5:15 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 6,272
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: What's the matter with this effing country?? / Tribulations of the spouses

Really sorry that people have had bad experiences. I think there are some great people here but there is a different set of rules. I would never call on someone unannounced, a quick call is all is...
Forum: USA
Nov 27th 2012, 9:00 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,447
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: New Orleans at Christmas

I'm going for New Year and was there in October we live 200 miles away so go quite a lot. Last time I planned it really well and did lots of things that including in and out of the French Quarter....
Forum: USA
Apr 15th 2012, 12:33 am
Replies: 2,189
Views: 336,206
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: UK Foods in the US Share your finds!

I know its not actually British but I got Haloumi cheese from our gourmet food store yesterday, $8.00 for a small piece! Haven't had any since I left England over 6 years ago.
Apr 15th 2012, 12:16 am
Replies: 45
Views: 6,713
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Anti frizz Hair products to combat humidity?

I have pretty much tried everything even had the Keratin treatment which lasted about a week. Florida humidity hair is something I have learned to live with.
Forum: USA
Feb 29th 2012, 3:52 am
Replies: 228
Views: 20,594
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Only 10 Days Vacation per year

10 days luxury!! I went from 7 weeks to none, nada, zero, really excited for my 4 days unpaid starting this week.
Forum: USA
Feb 1st 2012, 3:52 am
Replies: 44
Views: 22,061
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Family Won't Visit Me in USA

Hmmm.. I am stepping back and attempting taking the emotion out of this one and seeing how I feel.
So most of us made a very specific decision to leave our family and friends and move thousands of...
Jan 5th 2012, 11:10 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 14,580
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Boxing Day Party Games - Pass the parcel?

Hey people just wanted to update that the Boxing Day games went well. Everyone loved the Chocolate game - I have not laughed so much for years, the scissors crossed and charades were also well...
Forum: USA
Jan 4th 2012, 3:23 am
Replies: 61
Views: 6,261
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: My mum is losing her fight...when to go?

I have no advice but feel for your situation. I'm sure it must be so hard to be far away at this time, we all dread this coming.

I hope and pray that you can make the timing work out for you.
Forum: Meet-ups
Dec 13th 2011, 3:39 am
Replies: 740
Views: 93,252
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Who is from Yorkshire?

Bradford - Doh:)
Dec 13th 2011, 3:10 am
Replies: 28
Views: 14,580
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Boxing Day Party Games - Pass the parcel?

Ooh missed that thanks, thats simple enough :) This party needs some British people!
Dec 13th 2011, 2:59 am
Replies: 28
Views: 14,580
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Boxing Day Party Games - Pass the parcel?

You went to the same parties as me! This was my attempt at a less drunken party but its clearly not going to work.

Chubby Bunnies, push a lot of marshmallows in your mouth and saw chubby bunnies,...
Dec 13th 2011, 2:36 am
Replies: 28
Views: 14,580
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Boxing Day Party Games - Pass the parcel?

Okay so I am remembering some we used to play just in case anyone else is looking for ideas.

Black Magic. 2 people do a mind reading trick one goes out of the room and the other asks the group to...
Dec 13th 2011, 2:18 am
Replies: 28
Views: 14,580
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Boxing Day Party Games - Pass the parcel?

Oh I love that one can you remember the basic rules that is really funny!
Dec 13th 2011, 2:17 am
Replies: 28
Views: 14,580
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Boxing Day Party Games - Pass the parcel?

Not everyone plays games, our family didnt but some families do (more of a middle class thing?) I just want a change from eating and drinking too much.
Dec 12th 2011, 3:22 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 14,580
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Boxing Day Party Games - Pass the parcel?

I like that, never thought of choosing an object:thumbup:
Dec 12th 2011, 3:23 am
Replies: 28
Views: 14,580
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Boxing Day Party Games - Pass the parcel?

I was just thinking of that myself a great ice breaker :)
Dec 12th 2011, 2:05 am
Replies: 28
Views: 14,580
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Boxing Day Party Games - Pass the parcel?

Is that Chinese Gift Exchange? we played it at my last job and there was someone who was really offended as no one wanted her gift!
Dec 12th 2011, 1:17 am
Replies: 28
Views: 14,580
Posted By Jaxbar

Boxing Day Party Games - Pass the parcel?

I am planning a Boxing Day party and thinking of having party games. I was asking some US family if they liked Pass the Parcel and they had never heard of it. Is it a purely British thing and would...
Forum: USA
Nov 27th 2011, 6:54 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 11,754
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: The Christmas what do you miss thread

I've realised that I miss Boxing Day but possibly because I miss paid holidays! I have decided to bring it to the US this year and am encouraging my friends to have the day off and eat leftovers with...
Forum: USA
Oct 27th 2011, 3:35 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,361
Posted By Jaxbar

Re: Vacation time - this side of the water - Where..?

I have a big birthday trip this weekend, am heading to Miami for a few days and then driving to key west via the overseas highway its supposed to be a spectacular drive 120 miles of bridges, roads...
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