Hi Y'All - Brit in Texas
 

Hi,

I'm a Brit in Texas. Been here 12 years, first in Houston now moving to Austin. Lived in the Netherlands for five years before that and eighteen months in Munich before that.

I can't believe I've only just found this site - where have you lot been?

I've enjoyed reading through some of the posts for the past day or so - the tone of the site is just so British, it's very interesting to compare with a couple of other US sites I frequent.

DH is watching Man U on the telly at the moment so I thought I'd take the time to introduce myself. My real name is not Anne. I 'did' Jane Austen's Persuasion for 'A' level and always had a soft spot for her heroine.

I hope to be able to contribute where I can....

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Hello Anne...welcome to BE. I'm pleased you've found us at last.

BE is very British but our membership isn't limited to just Brits. We have several American members that are honorary Brits...they are the ones that get our sense of humour. :D

From what you've said you've most likely already found your way into our US Forums...why don't you jump in and join in the fun?

If you require any assistance finding your way around BE's many forums we have a team of concierges who will act as your tour guide...they will be pleased to help you. The concierge for the US forums is Kaffy Mintcake...please contact her if you need pointing in the right direction.

If you have any problems or concerns please contact a mod or admin. The mods for the US forums are Bob and MsElui.

Please give me a shout if I can be of further help. I look forward to seeing you in the US forums. :)

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Hello and a big welcome to BE.

The members on the forum are a friendly and helpful lot so join in and have some fun.

Moderators deal with any problems that arise such as inappropriate posts, spammers etc, you will find their names at the bottom right hand side of each forum's index in bold font.

Please contact me if I can give you any further help.

Rosemary

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[QUOTE=Anne Elliot;9394044

I can't believe I've only just found this site - where have you lot been?[/QUOTE]

We were just down the corridor and around a corner or two :D So glad you have found us and joined our little community and I hope you will stick around.

Plenty of us around if you get stuck so don't hesitate to give us a shout:)

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Leave, leave now. Never come back. You'll thank me in the end. :eek:

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Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. :sneaky:

Welcome to BE. We're a (mostly) nice bunch here. Have you checked out the US forum? There's loads of Brits in Texas there. Also check out the Lounge section. You'll find people from all over the world who hang out there.

Re: Hi Y'All - Brit in Texas
 

Thanks for the welcome. I'd found the US forums but hadn't scrolled down the page far enough to find the Lounge, Take It Outside etc.

I have been sitting here this morning howling with laughter and DH was intrigued so he's now lurking....

Is it going to cause a problem if he registers (same ISP and all that?) I suggested to him that he should be 'Captain Wentworth', but that went over well :rofl: as you can imagine....

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We ask members of the same family to inform us if they register with BE...that way we know that multiple usernames aren't being used by one person.

Talking of The Lounge...here's a funny thread for you to read.

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Quote: "We ask members of the same family to inform us if they register with BE...that way we know that multiple usernames aren't being used by one person."

Sorry, I'm having trouble with quoting on this forum - there's no 'quote' button. So, how do you quote, also how do you 'inform' the mods for multiple posters from one family?

Maybe we could talk to one another... we do actually... but I don't like sport or computers/hifi much... he could find more sensible responses here:D

Re: Hi Y'All - Brit in Texas
 

The quote button is on the bottom right hand side of each post along with a multy quote button and a quick reply button.

You can send a PM to the moderator to discuss you both signing up as members.

Enjoy.

Rosemary

Re: Hi Y'All - Brit in Texas
 

We have quite a few husband and wife members. It is quite funny sometimes when they 'chat' to each other on the forums...especially as they are probably sitting in the same room. :D

Have you found the quote tab yet?

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Eureka! I was looking for it after I'd already gone to 'reply'....

Also, could you help me with a profile picture. I found one within the regulation 100 x 100 pixels, I put the URL in, the image shows on my screen, but when I go to 'save' or something like that, the computer says Noooo

Actually it says 'upload of file failed' I tried again with a smaller image 80 x 80, still no luck....

Re: Hi Y'All - Brit in Texas
 

You've "informed us." :) Just hit click here when he's joined and let me know his username :starsmile:

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Are you sure it's 100 x 100 pixels? Perhaps try something smaller.

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thanks - he may not do it - he's a finicky bugger....:lol:

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The maximum size for avatars is 65 x 65 pixels or 32.0 KB.

For Premium Members the maximum size of your custom image is 90 by 90 pixels or 40.0 KB, whichever is smaller.

So your avatar can only be 65 x 65 or smaller.

Re: Hi Y'All - Brit in Texas
 

Where did I see 100 x 100 then? I'll find a smaller one, thanks for replying so quickly....

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I thought maybe it was an avatar pic...but Anne asked about her profile pic...it does say 100 x 100.

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The profile pic is only seen if someone looks at your profile. If you want a picture next to your name, you need to 'edit avatar' and that has to be 65x65.

You can resize pictures with something like this:

http://www.shrinkpictures.com/create-avatar/

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Thanks - I didn't appreciate the difference!

Re: Hi Y'All - Brit in Texas
 

Hi Anne! Welcome to BE! I live in Texas too!!! We will probably be moving down to the Houston area very soon. We've been searching for houses online and such. Hope you enjoy Austin. :D

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Thanks for the welcome! I've just looked up Longview on Google maps, I had no idea where it was. Houston will be quite a change I suspect. It looks as if it's pretty rural up there.

Good luck with your move.

Anne

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Very rural compared to Houston. My husband and I went down to Spring, Humble and The Woodlands searching for houses and areas this past weekend. The traffic was worse than Dallas! I don't mind driving in Dallas and know my way around there pretty good, but towards Houston was horrid. We'll probably end up living in The Woodlands because it reminds me more of 'home' in a sense that there are a lot of trees and is much more quiet. Plus there is Goodwood's British Shop in The Woodlands. :) Have to get my stock of mushy peas and Branston Pickle. :D

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I know that area, and the Goodwood's British store - it's very expensive - so I don't go there often. Some of the Fiesta supermarket chains have really good British food sections, I know the one at Willowbrook does. The Woodlands has quite a few Brits living there. If you want info about that area, ask away....

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Thank you so much! I really liked the Cochran's Crossing area. When he and I lived in Ft. Worth, they had a little British section in there that I would buy from. I will check out that Fiesta when we're down there again soon.

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Ah, I know it well... not too far from I45 and the Mall area. The traffic out to the western (newer) parts of the Woodlands is vicious in the rush hour. You'll do well not to live too far in the back.

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Any idea about the Panther Creek and Indian Springs area? I have been told that the Panther Creek area isn't a decent area of The Woodlands. I think it's Indian Springs. I've seen a few houses for sale in that area in my massive online search. It's easy enough to find a house, but my husband wants a pool in the back yard (garden), so that limits the options. I just want a decent and more quiet area.

I think I have myself pictured hibernating once we do the move so I won't have to be out in the traffic. :) We might go hungry if I do that!!:rofl: