Brits In Chicago
Aug 15th 2011, 1:37 pm
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Re: Brits In Chicago
Hey Mr. Emjoy, I was in Scotland last winter and it was absolutely miserable, freezing - in fact had a hell of a time trying to get there with all airports shut.
But hey, I think the US is better prepared for winter than the UK seems to be.
Thanks for the Expat rides link, I've asked for a quote. I'm thinking they'll take advantage of the situation though, stupid not to.
I also heard about the Globe, but was hoping someone can tell me if I can subscribe to any PayTV packages so I can watch it at home..
Cheers
But hey, I think the US is better prepared for winter than the UK seems to be.
Thanks for the Expat rides link, I've asked for a quote. I'm thinking they'll take advantage of the situation though, stupid not to.
I also heard about the Globe, but was hoping someone can tell me if I can subscribe to any PayTV packages so I can watch it at home..
Cheers
That isn't typical though for a single snowfall, but 12-15" is not uncommon and 6-9" is regular. You do get used to it though, and it is sort of nice to have snow over Christmas.
Aug 16th 2011, 2:07 am
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Re: Brits In Chicago
We got 22" of snow in a single storm in February - that's what Mr Emjoy was referring to
That isn't typical though for a single snowfall, but 12-15" is not uncommon and 6-9" is regular. You do get used to it though, and it is sort of nice to have snow over Christmas.
That isn't typical though for a single snowfall, but 12-15" is not uncommon and 6-9" is regular. You do get used to it though, and it is sort of nice to have snow over Christmas.
Thanks,
Gilly
Aug 16th 2011, 4:33 am
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Re: Brits In Chicago
Only one year in the 6 I've been here we didn't have at least snow on the ground at Christmas, that was 2006. I remember playing in the back garden with my son and nephew on Christmas Eve, and it was in the mid 60s Fahrenheit!
Sep 5th 2011, 3:33 pm
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Re: Brits In Chicago
We are considering a move to Aurora, or another suburb. Neither of us know Chicagoland except as visitors, (we have an aunt in Warrenville), but are looking for someplace with good train access to O'Hare, but out of the main suburban area.
But the main issues -
where to buy Cadburys chocolate
ditto . . . . . ..Weetabix
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And we've heard rumors of an Aston Villa Supporters Club. True?
If so, where are they?
But the main issues -
where to buy Cadburys chocolate
ditto . . . . . ..Weetabix
ditto . . . . . .decent gravy.
And we've heard rumors of an Aston Villa Supporters Club. True?
If so, where are they?
Sep 5th 2011, 11:05 pm
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Re: Brits In Chicago
Sep 7th 2011, 4:10 pm
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Re: Brits In Chicago
Decaff always tastes feeble in the US, I had to bring it from UK when we lived in Idaho, please tell me IL has got it figured!
Maltesers? wow, was not expecting that, made my day: )
Sep 7th 2011, 4:18 pm
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Re: Brits In Chicago
Been here for a week now! Started the job hunt yesterday!
So where are all the brits?
So where are all the brits?
Sep 7th 2011, 4:19 pm
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Sep 7th 2011, 4:44 pm
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Re: Brits In Chicago
I'm east of you then
Near Jefferson park and Edge-brook, if you look on a map.
You're close to O'connors Deli, they sell good bacon and have some English stuff but it is pricey.
7280 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL
Also, go to Jewel Osco and ask for the Irish Section, it's near the Asian stuff normally, they sell Tetleys and a lot of English Choccies.
If you need a better cup of tea you can get Yorkshire Tea at Fresh Farms:
5740 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL
Closer to Evanston also.
Sep 7th 2011, 4:47 pm
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Re: Brits In Chicago
Oh!
I'm east of you then
Near Jefferson park and Edge-brook, if you look on a map.
You're close to O'connors Deli, they sell good bacon and have some English stuff but it is pricey.
7280 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL
Also, go to Jewel Osco and ask for the Irish Section, it's near the Asian stuff normally, they sell Tetleys and a lot of English Choccies.
If you need a better cup of tea you can get Yorkshire Tea at Fresh Farms:
5740 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL
Closer to Evanston also.
I'm east of you then
Near Jefferson park and Edge-brook, if you look on a map.
You're close to O'connors Deli, they sell good bacon and have some English stuff but it is pricey.
7280 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL
Also, go to Jewel Osco and ask for the Irish Section, it's near the Asian stuff normally, they sell Tetleys and a lot of English Choccies.
If you need a better cup of tea you can get Yorkshire Tea at Fresh Farms:
5740 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL
Closer to Evanston also.
Good call on the bacon though Ill check that out!
