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Aug 21st 2009, 12:13 am
Replies: 153
Views: 6,457
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Reality shows in the US, Admit it... :)

Frankly, reality is far more "entertaining" than any reality TV show.:)
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2009, 9:36 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 4,909
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Are You Taking an American's Job?

I know there's some industries that Americans won't do and in some cases, can't do. I think I'm working in one such industry.
Aug 3rd 2009, 5:42 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,262
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Flying with an epipen

Sounds like good advice to me.
Aug 3rd 2009, 5:39 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,764
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: cream, cream, cream.

I've heard a few grains of cream of tartar can help keep whipped cream stiff. Not tried this myself.



Piloncillo? Looks cone shapped without a point?
Forum: USA
Aug 3rd 2009, 2:04 am
Replies: 53
Views: 4,632
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Curry anyone?

What about making your own curries and Indian food? If there's any Indian groceries in your area, you're set. If not, a World Market or possibly nearby grocery stores may have the ingredients to make...
Jul 14th 2009, 2:31 am
Replies: 72
Views: 2,862
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: I need "American Music"

I like your choices or are they are "cut and paste" from somewhere? I note that there's no Michael Jackson or Jackson Five in there.
Jul 14th 2009, 2:29 am
Replies: 72
Views: 2,862
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: I need "American Music"

Pretty much anything sung by Judy Garland would fit the bill I would think.:)
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2009, 2:24 am
Replies: 77
Views: 12,353
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Hello from NC

Welcome to both the US and BE. Oh, and welcome to NC.

The only time I was in Kernesville was a few years ago when I tracked down some delicious NC barbecue at a restaurant in the town. I think the...
Forum: USA
Jul 4th 2009, 1:16 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,561
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Good areas around Raleigh NC

You said earlier that the husband will be working at RDU. There would be a considerable commute between Wake Forest (in the NE corner of Wake County) and RDU airport (in the western edge of Wake...
Jul 4th 2009, 1:10 am
Forum: USA
Jul 4th 2009, 1:07 am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,162
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Implications of pledging allegiance to the US Flag prior to citizenship?

I dunno about how the OP feels about this but until I was a naturalized American, I did not pledge allegiance to the flag. When the American national anthem was played and I was present, I did stand...
Forum: USA
Jul 1st 2009, 2:39 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,561
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Good areas around Raleigh NC

Well, now you happen to mention that she lives in NJ right now, she'll feel right at home in most of Wake County 'cos it's full of relocated Yankees. The locals (that's native North Carolinians) have...
Forum: USA
Jun 29th 2009, 1:26 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,561
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Good areas around Raleigh NC

I live in the neighboring city of Durham.

You can check crime stats on Raleigh here:
http://imaps.co.wake.nc.us/imaps/main.htm?mservice=ralcrime&msize=425

I believe RDU Airport is in both Wake...
Forum: USA
Jun 28th 2009, 12:35 am
Replies: 11
Views: 959
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: From UK to NY,NY or NJ?

Move wherever both of you are most likely to find employment. Can't enjoy your social life without funds to pay for it.
Forum: USA
Jun 25th 2009, 11:43 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Michael Jackson - dead at 50

Closing this as there's a similar thread in the Trailer Park.
Forum: USA
Jun 25th 2009, 11:32 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,690
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Your opinions and anything else you can tell me

Just wondering why you and your family are choosing to move to the US now? Do you or your husband have a job lined up?

I ask because the US is experiencing a tough recession and if at least one of...
Jun 25th 2009, 12:27 am
Replies: 101
Views: 5,353
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Gotta love Costco

Probably sells American beer, hence the doubt.:)
Jun 25th 2009, 12:23 am
Replies: 52
Views: 2,397
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Party Food Ideas

Where will the food be located? Indoors or outdoors?

If it's indoors then that gives you many more options 'cos if it's outdoors, you have to consider foods spoiling.

At a recent potluck, I...
Jun 23rd 2009, 1:11 am
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: June 22nd, a bittersweet day...

I hope you and Mark will enjoy your vacation. I spent a vacation in the Shenandoah Valley area a couple of years ago. We did Skyline Drive and Luray Caverns. If you're in New Market, I highly...
Jun 23rd 2009, 12:58 am
Replies: 14
Views: 680
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Bollywood Grill?

I can't imagine a chain of Indian restaurants really. The name sounds naff too. It'd get no business in my area from the East Indian population based on the name alone.
Forum: USA
Jun 8th 2009, 11:06 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,896
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Some possible good news for same sex partners

Be prepared to accept your child for what she is, whatever that may be.:)
Forum: USA
Jun 8th 2009, 11:03 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,555
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Dollar Stores

I like Dollar Store for greetings cards and some snacks. The stock varies from store to store though.

In addition to Dollar Store, I have Dollar General which may be a NC company.
Jun 6th 2009, 12:23 am
Replies: 84
Views: 3,843
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Trader Joe's

Maybe it's already been said but she said Trader Joe's, not Whole Foods, aka "Whole Paycheck".
Jun 6th 2009, 12:22 am
Replies: 32
Views: 1,571
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: Airport waiting

What a horrible experience. Just be glad you didn't do this trip in winter!

Also, I try to avoid the last flight of the day because there's no wiggle room to get the next flight of the day. i.e....
Forum: USA
May 31st 2009, 5:39 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 12,353
Posted By NC Penguin

Re: looking for Brits near Greensboro NC

Are you moving to NC permanently? Whereabout near Greensboro will you be?

I'm in Durham, in the Triangle, about an hour and fifteen minutes drive from Greensboro.

Yes, the humidity is pretty...
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