Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Aug 29th 2009, 7:24 am
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Salut!
My daughters and I moved to France at the beginning of August to live with my french fiance. Just about settled in now - all the boxes are unpacked and I'm starting to get to grips with the local roads (eek - right priorities!)
We are living in Mutzig, near Strasbourg. The girls are starting school next week in Strasbourg - they are almost 15 and almost 11. We're all looking to make new friends - please drop me a line! My french isn't great to be honest, but I'm learning, same for the girls.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Ruth
My daughters and I moved to France at the beginning of August to live with my french fiance. Just about settled in now - all the boxes are unpacked and I'm starting to get to grips with the local roads (eek - right priorities!)
We are living in Mutzig, near Strasbourg. The girls are starting school next week in Strasbourg - they are almost 15 and almost 11. We're all looking to make new friends - please drop me a line! My french isn't great to be honest, but I'm learning, same for the girls.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Ruth
I'm intrigued by your location (under your name) - has l'Alsace suddenly gone independent?
Good luck with the French. I have a step-son-in-law who hails from the Alsace - he says that, in addition to French, they all speak a Swiss-German-type dialect, so your children will pick that up, too, as soon as they make friends!
Aug 29th 2009, 9:34 am
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi Rutheglen - hope it all goes OK. My french is OK from school and working here when I was 17 (long time ago) but the children don't speak any which is why I think they are so opposed to it. Until we bought here I never drove then decided I needed to and to be honest find it easier than the UK now, much more relaxing than our mad roads. Good luck to the children for next week.
Aug 30th 2009, 8:48 am
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi Rutheglen - hope it all goes OK. My french is OK from school and working here when I was 17 (long time ago) but the children don't speak any which is why I think they are so opposed to it. Until we bought here I never drove then decided I needed to and to be honest find it easier than the UK now, much more relaxing than our mad roads. Good luck to the children for next week.
I m new on the forums, and although originally from Glasgow, Scotland, have lived in Paris for 5 years.
Aug 30th 2009, 12:39 pm
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi, I’ve just arrived in Avignon for a 12-month job, single (divorced) male aged 59, science Doctor, and looking to make friends and learn French. My interests include fishing, jogging, mountain biking, eating and drinking (all in a social and not competitive sense). Open to all suggestions!
Aug 30th 2009, 1:44 pm
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi, I’ve just arrived in Avignon for a 12-month job, single (divorced) male aged 59, science Doctor, and looking to make friends and learn French. My interests include fishing, jogging, mountain biking, eating and drinking (all in a social and not competitive sense). Open to all suggestions!
Welcome to BE. Hope you enjoy France.
Sep 27th 2009, 7:06 pm
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi everyone! Im a Scot who lived in Australia for 17 years, now marrying a French man. Been here a year and I am looking for work (isn't everyone?) and to learn the language better and make Ami's! So hi!!
Sep 27th 2009, 8:09 pm
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Sep 27th 2009, 8:35 pm
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Sep 27th 2009, 8:36 pm
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Yes! Hello how are you and how did your daughter get on?
Sep 27th 2009, 8:41 pm
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Sep 30th 2009, 8:52 am
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Oct 4th 2009, 10:56 am
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hey guys, been reading the forum and thought I'd sign up. I'm a student spending the year in France as part of my course in England, going to Grenoble Ecole de Management. Thought i'd see if there any places people recommend to go and things to do (obviously skiing!)
Oct 12th 2009, 7:08 pm
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi,
I've been lurking around the forum for some time now and thought it was time I said "Hi!"
Also wanted to take the opportunity to say thanks for all the great info I've picked up. I now know how totally unprepared I am to move to France
Only joking! 
I've been lurking around the forum for some time now and thought it was time I said "Hi!"
Also wanted to take the opportunity to say thanks for all the great info I've picked up. I now know how totally unprepared I am to move to France
Only joking!
Oct 12th 2009, 8:04 pm
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Welcome, If you were not unprepared it would not be an adventure.