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Forum: USA
Dec 10th 2009, 2:37 am
Replies: 81
Views: 17,508
Posted By nooj

Re: How to Watch Decent UK TV live?

we are using the bbciplayer but I have to download everything first and can't just click and play- is that what evryone does or don't we have enough bandwidth or whatever. Or is it likely to be due...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 10th 2009, 2:19 am
Replies: 67
Views: 5,174
Posted By nooj

Re: migraines, waiting forever at the drs and scans....

good luck with the appointment hon.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 20th 2009, 2:36 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,753
Posted By nooj

Re: Start the day with Blackadder!

42 :thumbup:
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 17th 2009, 2:16 am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,365
Posted By nooj

Re: Christmas Drama

just did a load of Crimbo shopping last night

5 newphew/neices
ma in law
sister in law
sis
and mum

got the bulk from John Lewis online and no delivery charge!
:thumbup:
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 9th 2009, 9:14 pm
Replies: 195
Views: 12,902
Posted By nooj

Re: Why do Americans bolt their food and go ?

just a word of support- I'm not from Yorkshire, loathe all things Clarkeson and Daily Mail- but hate even more having to deal with the bland and humourless and oh so literal Stepford Wives...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 5th 2009, 12:00 am
Replies: 91
Views: 5,193
Posted By nooj

Re: Bonfire night...

at my daughter's school they had asked parents to come in and talk about significant cultural events and festivals - I was going to come and tell them about Guy Fawkes night but then the teacher said...
Forum: USA
Oct 27th 2009, 1:16 am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,696
Posted By nooj

Re: Taking kids out of School Early

I am sorry that you found that- it was meant to be sympathetic to those parents who expressed frustration and mildly mocking. I leave the construction of a researched and fully argued thesis to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 26th 2009, 2:00 am
Replies: 405
Views: 30,037
Posted By nooj

Re: Is your accent a problem here?

We are in Atlanta too.
Husband just told me that chap in his work who has strongish North east england accent has just taken new posting back in UK as never managed to gain much credibility with the...
Forum: USA
Oct 26th 2009, 1:29 am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,696
Posted By nooj

Re: Taking kids out of School Early

No I don't think it works very well. Summer is not a great time to visit large sections of the world - (Egypt in August not fun.) In other destinations prices are high, places are crowded. And then...
Forum: USA
Oct 22nd 2009, 10:14 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 3,696
Posted By nooj

Re: Taking kids out of School Early

well........ I take your point-- but even the Tiffanys and Waynes of our fair isle have a slightly more world view---- you throw up bacardi breezer in Swansea and Sangria in Spain, and tequila in...
Forum: USA
Oct 22nd 2009, 10:02 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 2,942
Posted By nooj

Re: School fund raising time again!!

our kids school has just done what the OP suggested and sent out an envelope asking for money- I was all for making a donation then husband pointed out that form was written to imply a $500 minimum...
Forum: USA
Oct 22nd 2009, 3:17 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 3,696
Posted By nooj

Re: Taking kids out of School Early

good for you! i love that! :thumbup:

I think this out of proportion attitude by schools, coupled with the badly spaced school holidays means that the american education system turns out people...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 20th 2009, 1:26 am
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By nooj

Visiting Scottsdale for xmas any ideas??

hello peeps. We decided cannot face 1st Xmas back in blighty so are going to Scottsdale for a week over Christmas.

Have 2 children aged 4 and 6 - any good ideas of what to do/ where to go?
Would...
Forum: USA
Sep 20th 2009, 9:07 pm
Replies: 108
Views: 6,306
Posted By nooj

Re: I'm an Agnostic Get Me Outta Here !

yes totally agree!! The best time to do anything down here (GA) is Sunday before noon when they are all out god bothering.:thumbup:
Forum: USA
Aug 12th 2009, 10:57 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 9,187
Posted By nooj

Re: Brit food in supermarkets

whereabouts in Atlanta area? I tried Delk Road and East Piedmont in Cobb with no luck.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 30th 2009, 11:25 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 3,735
Posted By nooj

Re: Cadbury's Caramel

bacon, bacon, bacon..........

the tragedy of living somewhere where you get wonderful avocados, but rubbish bacon- thus rendering the creation of the perfect sandwich both a delight and a horror....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 30th 2009, 12:32 am
Replies: 95
Views: 10,844
Posted By nooj

Re: are all american parents over protective

oh it can't have been that bad- I've seen Sister Act- those nuns sure can boogie...!!;)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 27th 2009, 9:13 pm
Replies: 95
Views: 10,844
Posted By nooj

Re: are all american parents over protective

OMG!!!:eek:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 27th 2009, 8:51 pm
Replies: 95
Views: 10,844
Posted By nooj

Re: are all american parents over protective

thats a really interesting point- this is our first time in the US so I've nothing to compare it to. My god- I thought you got pushy parents in London but this lot!?

I've been trying to find some...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 27th 2009, 6:46 pm
Replies: 95
Views: 10,844
Posted By nooj

Re: are all american parents over protective

yes I did I'm afraid- I was still a tad annoyed and it kind of came out... fun though
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 27th 2009, 6:40 pm
Replies: 95
Views: 10,844
Posted By nooj

Re: are all american parents over protective

Excellent :thumbup:

Thank you everyone - i feel really cheered up now. been here 6 weeks now and I think the holiday feeling was beginning to wear off.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 27th 2009, 6:33 pm
Replies: 95
Views: 10,844
Posted By nooj

Re: are all american parents over protective

well quite! thanks for that!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 27th 2009, 4:25 pm
Replies: 95
Views: 10,844
Posted By nooj

Unhappy are all american parents over protective

I think I have just had a bit of a social car crash.

Nice Pool Mom invited me to meet up with her and some of her chums at our neighbourhood pool for a few hours with the kids. We got there a bit...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 3rd 2009, 7:59 am
Replies: 9
Views: 959
Posted By nooj

Re: London embassy wait times ahhhrrggg

cheers- (although it seems shed loads of cash wouldn't hurt either!)

by the way love your cute US spelling!!!
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 1st 2009, 8:54 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 959
Posted By nooj

Re: London embassy wait times ahhhrrggg

tis just a turn of phrase dear heart... Thought it more pithy than, "somewhat annoying sort of on a par with being threatened by a badger but not as upsetting as having your foot caught in a mangle"...
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