The first week back
Sep 23rd 2011, 8:30 pm
#46
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Re: The first week back
I wish it were true, tickless was an anticipated plus for us moving back too. However it has proven not true here in Norfolk, we have to use Frontline on our cat for he often comes home bearing ticks. Common carriers here are hedgehogs, birds, muntjac deer, rabbits, etc. Our local common land is posted with signs warning of ticks potential on pets and owners, particularly in Spring and Autumn.
Sep 24th 2011, 3:01 am
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Sep 27th 2011, 11:23 pm
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Re: The first week back
(sorry made it all about me!)
Sep 28th 2011, 12:00 am
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Re: The first week back
Thanks all for the info/input on Lyme disease/ticks in the UK. It sounds like its nothing like as common as here which is what I was guessing/hoping.
Oct 2nd 2011, 6:31 pm
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Re: The first week back
I always check both dogs over when they come in from walks, one has short hair the other much longer, and as yet I have found none to remove (yes, I have the tick unscrewer - unscrew anti-clockwise) only thorns and grass seeds. Maybe I've been lucky so far, but it won't stop me checking them over every time!
anyhoo, I've now got #17 on my 'good to be back' list - BBC i-player. It did not exist when I left, and I have been very frustrated by being denied it from other countries - but it is a real joy to have now! It's catch-up time...
anyhoo, I've now got #17 on my 'good to be back' list - BBC i-player. It did not exist when I left, and I have been very frustrated by being denied it from other countries - but it is a real joy to have now! It's catch-up time...
Oct 2nd 2011, 6:54 pm
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Re: The first week back
My plan here is to piece together a couple of older computers I have here (other than this one), add wireless, load down Expat Shield and output to my TV so that I can just watch Brit TV. Then I'm cancelling Cable
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Oct 2nd 2011, 7:08 pm
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Re: The first week back
Ha, ha, well we now have the hottest October on record so you may well be glad to have some a/c. Almost 30C in Malvern today and quite humid, officially hotter than Mexico.
Oct 2nd 2011, 7:26 pm
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Re: The first week back
Oct 5th 2011, 3:47 pm
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Re: The first week back
no.17 - cheese that tastes like cheese
no.18 - a real rasher of bacon with the rind on
no.19 - malted milk biscuits
no. 20 - selection boxes at Christmas (yes I will be buying one for myself this year)
no.21 - as much Turkish Delight as I can get my trotters on
no. 22 - people who know how to queue
I'm in London and every single day since I've been back (since 13th August), I've been amazed by how nice, kind and polite everyone is. From the bus drivers to the bank manager. It just amazes me. After being in the US for so many years I feel like a barbarian whenever I forget my manners. I became accustomed to not making eye contact or saying thank you or sorry and meaning it. I'm re-learning fast though
no.18 - a real rasher of bacon with the rind on
no.19 - malted milk biscuits
no. 20 - selection boxes at Christmas (yes I will be buying one for myself this year)
no.21 - as much Turkish Delight as I can get my trotters on
no. 22 - people who know how to queue
I'm in London and every single day since I've been back (since 13th August), I've been amazed by how nice, kind and polite everyone is. From the bus drivers to the bank manager. It just amazes me. After being in the US for so many years I feel like a barbarian whenever I forget my manners. I became accustomed to not making eye contact or saying thank you or sorry and meaning it. I'm re-learning fast though
Oct 5th 2011, 4:23 pm
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Re: The first week back
no.17 - cheese that tastes like cheese
no.18 - a real rasher of bacon with the rind on
no.19 - malted milk biscuits
no. 20 - selection boxes at Christmas (yes I will be buying one for myself this year)
no.21 - as much Turkish Delight as I can get my trotters on
no. 22 - people who know how to queue
I'm in London and every single day since I've been back (since 13th August), I've been amazed by how nice, kind and polite everyone is. From the bus drivers to the bank manager. It just amazes me. After being in the US for so many years I feel like a barbarian whenever I forget my manners. I became accustomed to not making eye contact or saying thank you or sorry and meaning it. I'm re-learning fast though
no.18 - a real rasher of bacon with the rind on
no.19 - malted milk biscuits
no. 20 - selection boxes at Christmas (yes I will be buying one for myself this year)
no.21 - as much Turkish Delight as I can get my trotters on
no. 22 - people who know how to queue
I'm in London and every single day since I've been back (since 13th August), I've been amazed by how nice, kind and polite everyone is. From the bus drivers to the bank manager. It just amazes me. After being in the US for so many years I feel like a barbarian whenever I forget my manners. I became accustomed to not making eye contact or saying thank you or sorry and meaning it. I'm re-learning fast though
I'm so aware of how much the Brits complain about everything - if only they knew what the grass is really like on the other side...!
I am still unemployed and homeless, but sooo loving being back here
Oct 5th 2011, 5:03 pm
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Re: The first week back
no.17 - cheese that tastes like cheese
no.18 - a real rasher of bacon with the rind on
no.19 - malted milk biscuits
no. 20 - selection boxes at Christmas (yes I will be buying one for myself this year)
no.21 - as much Turkish Delight as I can get my trotters on
no. 22 - people who know how to queue
I'm in London and every single day since I've been back (since 13th August), I've been amazed by how nice, kind and polite everyone is. From the bus drivers to the bank manager. It just amazes me. After being in the US for so many years I feel like a barbarian whenever I forget my manners. I became accustomed to not making eye contact or saying thank you or sorry and meaning it. I'm re-learning fast though
no.18 - a real rasher of bacon with the rind on
no.19 - malted milk biscuits
no. 20 - selection boxes at Christmas (yes I will be buying one for myself this year)
no.21 - as much Turkish Delight as I can get my trotters on
no. 22 - people who know how to queue
I'm in London and every single day since I've been back (since 13th August), I've been amazed by how nice, kind and polite everyone is. From the bus drivers to the bank manager. It just amazes me. After being in the US for so many years I feel like a barbarian whenever I forget my manners. I became accustomed to not making eye contact or saying thank you or sorry and meaning it. I'm re-learning fast though
