Finally - we have ARRIVED!!
Nov 10th 2010, 5:45 pm
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Re: Finally - we have ARRIVED!!
All this talk of kettles made me think.... am I the only person who has a stove top kettle not a plug in - boils in mins.....
I remember when we first arrived I couldn't find an electric kettle, but maybe I wasn't looking hard enough
BTW - Welcome To Amercia Arachnid Family!
I remember when we first arrived I couldn't find an electric kettle, but maybe I wasn't looking hard enough
BTW - Welcome To Amercia Arachnid Family!
Nov 10th 2010, 5:51 pm
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Re: Finally - we have ARRIVED!!
Dear Harry TS
I am a BA crew member who would just like to say how much your kind words are appreciated
People in life in general are quick to criticise and slow to praise and we crew at BA are really the bad girls and boys of the year due to our industrial dispute and thanks to the oh so impartial and balanced daily mail : )
So, thank you! it really does make my day when someone says something nice
Congrats on your safe arrival in the USA- I hope to follow in your footsteps in the not too distant future
xx bb
I am a BA crew member who would just like to say how much your kind words are appreciated
People in life in general are quick to criticise and slow to praise and we crew at BA are really the bad girls and boys of the year due to our industrial dispute and thanks to the oh so impartial and balanced daily mail : )
So, thank you! it really does make my day when someone says something nice
Congrats on your safe arrival in the USA- I hope to follow in your footsteps in the not too distant future
xx bb
You are getting a rough time lately but BA is great for us. Lots of industrial disputes lately but despite all that BA still my No. 1 choice (and I am Canadian and fly economy!!). Just sort out the contract.
Nov 10th 2010, 5:59 pm
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Glad you made it here in one piece Arachnid family!! Yes, it'll take a couple of days to sink in that you're actually here, but enjoy it. We've been in the States for nearly 9 months now and it has flown in. I can't believe we've been here that long. Hope you got a decent kettle 
because we bought a cheapo one and it is total crap. Bought a toaster at the start but to be honest, it is quicker under the grill (broil) if you don't know the lingo of the ovens over here. Are already on to our second hoover, again, bought the cheapo one and it only lasted 6 months and it was rubbish anyway. So buying cheaper is not always the best idea, as me and the OH have found out. Anyway, if we can be of assistance over the next few weeks/months, just ask. I've been given invaluable advice on here before, and since we've moved so keep posting.
Once again, welcome to America
because we bought a cheapo one and it is total crap. Bought a toaster at the start but to be honest, it is quicker under the grill (broil) if you don't know the lingo of the ovens over here. Are already on to our second hoover, again, bought the cheapo one and it only lasted 6 months and it was rubbish anyway. So buying cheaper is not always the best idea, as me and the OH have found out. Anyway, if we can be of assistance over the next few weeks/months, just ask. I've been given invaluable advice on here before, and since we've moved so keep posting.Once again, welcome to America
Nov 10th 2010, 6:04 pm
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Glad you made it here in one piece Arachnid family!! Yes, it'll take a couple of days to sink in that you're actually here, but enjoy it. We've been in the States for nearly 9 months now and it has flown in. I can't believe we've been here that long. Hope you got a decent kettle because we bought a cheapo one and it is total crap. Bought a toaster at the start but to be honest, it is quicker under the grill (broil) if you don't know the lingo of the ovens over here. Are already on to our second hoover, again, bought the cheapo one and it only lasted 6 months and it was rubbish anyway. So buying cheaper is not always the best idea, as me and the OH have found out. Anyway, if we can be of assistance over the next few weeks/months, just ask. I've been given invaluable advice on here before, and since we've moved so keep posting.
Once again, welcome to America
because we bought a cheapo one and it is total crap. Bought a toaster at the start but to be honest, it is quicker under the grill (broil) if you don't know the lingo of the ovens over here. Are already on to our second hoover, again, bought the cheapo one and it only lasted 6 months and it was rubbish anyway. So buying cheaper is not always the best idea, as me and the OH have found out. Anyway, if we can be of assistance over the next few weeks/months, just ask. I've been given invaluable advice on here before, and since we've moved so keep posting.Once again, welcome to America
Nov 10th 2010, 6:13 pm
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Re: Finally - we have ARRIVED!!
http://www.target.com/s?keywords=ket...&ref=sr_bx_1_1
My jug kettle came from target 11 years ago still using it.
My jug kettle came from target 11 years ago still using it.
Nov 10th 2010, 6:17 pm
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http://www.target.com/s?keywords=ket...&ref=sr_bx_1_1
My jug kettle came from target 11 years ago still using it.
My jug kettle came from target 11 years ago still using it.
Thanks for that fsm.
Nov 11th 2010, 1:07 am
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Re: Finally - we have ARRIVED!!
Hi All,
We have arrived - safe, sound (mostly) and largely on time... ish!
A big thanks again to all of you who helped with advice, support and humour!! (and yes, I DO intend to make full use of the letter 'U' on my keyboard, now we're here!)
Our flight was 40 mins late landing at Phoenix - or to put it another way, based on previous experience with BA on this flight 4 times before, it was on time! Seriously, the crew were excellent as always, and that 64mph headwind over 9+ hrs of flight adds up to a delay - I blame the weather/jet stream/government/all of the above.
Immigration people were professional, courteous and human - we got through in just a few minutes with the new L1/L2 visas. Customs were human and humorous and very helpful too.
So our huge excess baggage, including 5 suitcases and 3 very 'happy to see us' dogs just about squeezed in to this Hummer-sized Nissan tank thing we hired, and we got in to our new home around 11:30pm last night.
Time for some shut-eye, then shopping (just where DO you get a kettle from in these parts?!) and food!!
Thanks again
Harold The Arachnid Esq.,
We have arrived - safe, sound (mostly) and largely on time... ish!
A big thanks again to all of you who helped with advice, support and humour!! (and yes, I DO intend to make full use of the letter 'U' on my keyboard, now we're here!)
Our flight was 40 mins late landing at Phoenix - or to put it another way, based on previous experience with BA on this flight 4 times before, it was on time! Seriously, the crew were excellent as always, and that 64mph headwind over 9+ hrs of flight adds up to a delay - I blame the weather/jet stream/government/all of the above.
Immigration people were professional, courteous and human - we got through in just a few minutes with the new L1/L2 visas. Customs were human and humorous and very helpful too.
So our huge excess baggage, including 5 suitcases and 3 very 'happy to see us' dogs just about squeezed in to this Hummer-sized Nissan tank thing we hired, and we got in to our new home around 11:30pm last night.
Time for some shut-eye, then shopping (just where DO you get a kettle from in these parts?!) and food!!
Thanks again
Harold The Arachnid Esq.,
Nov 11th 2010, 5:05 am
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Re: Finally - we have ARRIVED!!
Hi All,
We have arrived - safe, sound (mostly) and largely on time... ish!
So our huge excess baggage, including 5 suitcases and 3 very 'happy to see us' dogs just about squeezed in to this Hummer-sized Nissan tank thing we hired, and we got in to our new home around 11:30pm last night.
Time for some shut-eye, then shopping (just where DO you get a kettle from in these parts?!) and food!!
Thanks again
Harold The Arachnid Esq.,
We have arrived - safe, sound (mostly) and largely on time... ish!
So our huge excess baggage, including 5 suitcases and 3 very 'happy to see us' dogs just about squeezed in to this Hummer-sized Nissan tank thing we hired, and we got in to our new home around 11:30pm last night.
Time for some shut-eye, then shopping (just where DO you get a kettle from in these parts?!) and food!!
Thanks again
Harold The Arachnid Esq.,
Target will become your new favourite store, i think its impossible to go in there and spend less than $100, the first few months we must have spent a few thousand $ in there, including a kettle
Nov 11th 2010, 7:04 am
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Re: Finally - we have ARRIVED!!
Dear Harry TS
I am a BA crew member who would just like to say how much your kind words are appreciated
People in life in general are quick to criticise and slow to praise and we crew at BA are really the bad girls and boys of the year due to our industrial dispute and thanks to the oh so impartial and balanced daily mail : )
So, thank you! it really does make my day when someone says something nice
Congrats on your safe arrival in the USA- I hope to follow in your footsteps in the not too distant future
xx bb
I am a BA crew member who would just like to say how much your kind words are appreciated
People in life in general are quick to criticise and slow to praise and we crew at BA are really the bad girls and boys of the year due to our industrial dispute and thanks to the oh so impartial and balanced daily mail : )
So, thank you! it really does make my day when someone says something nice
Congrats on your safe arrival in the USA- I hope to follow in your footsteps in the not too distant future
xx bb
You're welcome - I know so many people think that cabin crew in particular are just 'trolley dollies' - but you must have the patience of a saint to put up with some of the things I've seen - and I know it's not just some BA passengers - I've seen it on AF/KLM, Lufthansa, SAS, Malev, etc etc...
Strange how these views change when you are called upon to do your true job - take care of passneger safety...
I was in the RAF for a time, spent much of it in flight safety, so I have a little appreciation...
What I do love about getting on to a BA flight home after a few days/weeks away on business is that smile, British sense of humour, and a nice cup of tea!
And good luck with your future plans - anything we can do to help, just shout - or is that 'holler' now that we've moved?!
Cheers
Harry
(Hijacking OH's BE session!)
Nov 11th 2010, 7:06 am
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I (politely) disagree... 
Whilst it's great if you need to get somewhere on time, there's a lot to be said for getting lost in a new place! You learn all kinds of backroads and routes and come accross little gems (pubs, restaurants, shops etc) that you probably won't see if you try and use GPS.
I postponed getting a GPS by 6 months when I moved to Houston just so that I got to know my way around by feel first.
Whilst it's great if you need to get somewhere on time, there's a lot to be said for getting lost in a new place! You learn all kinds of backroads and routes and come accross little gems (pubs, restaurants, shops etc) that you probably won't see if you try and use GPS.
I postponed getting a GPS by 6 months when I moved to Houston just so that I got to know my way around by feel first.
(H The S)
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Nov 11th 2010, 7:17 am
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Re: Finally - we have ARRIVED!!
I hear you. I had a GPS directing me where to turn and which exit to take when I was driving from Washington State to California (it's a straight shot down I5, this should've been simple), yet the amount of time we lost because I got us lost...good Lord, it's embarrassing really!
Nov 11th 2010, 1:17 pm
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Welcome to the states. Hope you and all yours enjoy it very much here. 
Walmart and Target you've heard a dozen times, so I won't repeat those; but I will add that "Le Gourmet Chef" and similar stores are pretty good if you can't find quite what you want at a big box store.
Walmart and Target you've heard a dozen times, so I won't repeat those; but I will add that "Le Gourmet Chef" and similar stores are pretty good if you can't find quite what you want at a big box store.
Nov 11th 2010, 5:06 pm
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Welcome to America! We have been here a little over a month now and I can't say it hasn't been hard work and quite stressful. But things are settling down now.
For our electrical items we have mostly used Amazon.com to get them all - got a free trial of Amazon prime which gives 2-day delivery. We have a subscription to Consumer reports but in the end I went mostly on the Amazon recommendations;
Kettle
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EZU678
Hoover
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TW208M
Hair drier
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FS05VG
Iron
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026ILY0E
Food mixer
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026ILY0E
Waffle Iron
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CHL3Q0
Bread maker
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CHL3Q0
Toaster
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MVR7MQ
Essentials
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FA1L9I
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EQ5ACC
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EO69NI
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EQ5JLE
Not cheap some of that stuff but I am hoping to claim most of it back as relocation!
For our electrical items we have mostly used Amazon.com to get them all - got a free trial of Amazon prime which gives 2-day delivery. We have a subscription to Consumer reports but in the end I went mostly on the Amazon recommendations;
Kettle
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EZU678
Hoover
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TW208M
Hair drier
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FS05VG
Iron
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026ILY0E
Food mixer
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026ILY0E
Waffle Iron
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CHL3Q0
Bread maker
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CHL3Q0
Toaster
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MVR7MQ
Essentials
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FA1L9I
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EQ5ACC
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EO69NI
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EQ5JLE
Not cheap some of that stuff but I am hoping to claim most of it back as relocation!
Nov 11th 2010, 5:41 pm
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Nov 11th 2010, 5:55 pm
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Welcome to the states. Hope you and all yours enjoy it very much here.
Walmart and Target you've heard a dozen times, so I won't repeat those; but I will add that "Le Gourmet Chef" and similar stores are pretty good if you can't find quite what you want at a big box store.
Walmart and Target you've heard a dozen times, so I won't repeat those; but I will add that "Le Gourmet Chef" and similar stores are pretty good if you can't find quite what you want at a big box store.
Will look at Le Gourmet Chef as well.