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Forum: USA
May 29th 2009, 1:03 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,158
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: What I love about the USA, a defense/defence

Yes, I am from the Republic of Ireland, and no, I do not have a split personality, LOL:eek:, there are 2 sides to the United States. One good, One bad IMHO.

Yes, food is expensive there and the...
Forum: USA
May 28th 2009, 9:26 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,158
Posted By garrettciaran

What I love about the USA, a defense/defence

The American people, they are the most welcoming bunch I have ever seen. Good solid people, and great to have a belly laugh with, although our humor/humour is different, its fun to discuss...
Forum: USA
May 28th 2009, 9:12 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

Thanks matey, and you are quite intuitive in your comment!
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 28th 2009, 9:10 pm
Replies: 647
Views: 96,073
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Has Anyone Moved Back To The UK & Regretted It?

Thats the hardest battle, Sean, and I'm not gay, but I have plenty of gay friends, its not easy being away from friends, good luck to you!
Forum: USA
May 27th 2009, 10:17 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

I lived in Aus as a kid, loved it. Melbourne, best city ever. Loved the people and the country, great place!:thumbsup:

No jobs in Texas, anymore.... Crime in my old town, Huntsville is up 121% on...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 27th 2009, 10:11 pm
Replies: 173
Views: 9,899
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA

$4.99 for a pineapple at Krogers, what a rip-off.

I believe HEB is cheaper.:sneaky:
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 27th 2009, 10:09 pm
Replies: 173
Views: 9,899
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA

She had the seat belt on, I believe, but her belly was in the way of it being buckled:eek:

The cop must have had x-ray eyes:lol:

but to be fair, I have seen police not wearing theirs as well.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 27th 2009, 10:06 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Please beware if you are going to Texas

It was becoming jobless then homeless, a nightmare situation, and I read crime has risen 121% in Huntsville, TX, and having to queue for food at a Church Food Handout :eek:
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 27th 2009, 10:03 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Please beware if you are going to Texas

Wonderful!!!!! I love pineapples!!!:thumbsup:
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 4:39 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

Its finding myself jobless then homeless, I hope it doesn't happen to anyone else, most of all, fellow Brits.

It was a "wake up and smell the coffee" moment for me.

If there was a safety net in...
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 4:19 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

assistant youth coach, hopefully
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 4:13 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

I quite agree, Manc! and I have a chance to be an assistant at Bury FC
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 4:07 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

I was a semi-pro footballer, and I damaged my knee. Well, I had to take whatever job I could, and there was Wal-Mart. I tried my best to make it in the USA.
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 3:59 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

We got downsized by the thousand...by Wal-Mart, thanks to Texan 'hire and fire at will' legislation.
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 3:52 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

Yes, an O-1 visa. I wasn't a greeter, but I was in sales. My fiancee was the brain, shes the one who got downsized too
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 3:46 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

I arrived on a O visa.
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 3:23 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

Sarah, queueing up for a Church Soup Kitchen was the last straw. Wal-Mart downsized 150 of us in a week, its a ghost town for jobs.

Crime is going through the roof because people are hungry.
...
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 3:20 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

Have you seen the bread in USA? its inedible, the size of my fist and it tastes like papier mache. Give me a Warbys Loaf from Lancashire anyday.

Food is very expensive in USA, even ground beef is...
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 3:15 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

Yeah, queuing up for a Church Soup Kitchen for food and bread because we were not entitled to welfare isn't exactly the American Dream.
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 3:13 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Bad times in Texas

Huntsville, 50 miles north of you on I-45
Forum: USA
May 26th 2009, 3:07 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 12,293
Posted By garrettciaran

Bad times in Texas

I want to warn people who are considering moving to Texas, before you go, please do your homework.

I have spent the last 5 years there and have finally admitted defeat and returned to UK.

Make...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 26th 2009, 3:00 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By garrettciaran

Please beware if you are going to Texas

I want to warn people who are considering moving to Texas, before you go, please do your homework.

I have spent the last 5 years there and have finally admitted defeat and returned to UK.

Make...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 26th 2009, 2:41 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,032
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: UK better than USA in downturn

Well, I lived in Huntsville, TX just 50 miles up the i-45, and gas went from $1.38 to now $2.40 in less than 6 months. It is quite dire if you work at Wal-Mart and Home Depot like we did. It got...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 26th 2009, 2:23 pm
Replies: 173
Views: 9,899
Posted By garrettciaran

Re: Stupid law enforcement rules USA

Recognize you anywhere, old boy!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 26th 2009, 2:14 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,032
Posted By garrettciaran

UK better than USA in downturn

I returned home to UK in March, due to the worsening economic climate in the USA. Prices and utilities were going up every month in Texas, and it became very difficult when 2 breadwinners on $10 an...
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