British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 6
1
2
3
4
5
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: janj
Showing results 1 to 25 of 131
Search took 0.28 seconds.
Forum: USA
Aug 12th 2011, 11:08 am
Replies: 104
Views: 9,702
Posted By janj

Re: Cost of Living for a young family in LA?

How about looking for an apartment within walking/cycling distance to work for your husband? WOuld save a bundle if he didn't need the car for work? Don't know if you've researched car insurance...
Forum: USA
Aug 11th 2011, 11:07 am
Replies: 104
Views: 9,702
Posted By janj

Re: Cost of Living for a young family in LA?

Hi there,
Just wanted to point out that you can drive for up to a year on your British driver's license here in MA, and I'd always assumed it was the same in other states?
Good luck with he move -...
Forum: USA
Mar 11th 2011, 4:39 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,521
Posted By janj

Re: Anyone moving to Boston in the Spring?

Phil,
I was just wondering how your recce went? Did you have a successful trip in terms of finding housing and daycare?
Let me know if I can be of any help.
Jan
Forum: USA
Feb 22nd 2011, 3:54 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,521
Posted By janj

Re: Anyone moving to Boston in the Spring?

More thoughts about housing, Phil (can you tell I'm wasting my morning at the computer!).

Be sure you're going to be in a home at least a few years if you decide to buy. Selling costs are high -...
Forum: USA
Feb 22nd 2011, 2:30 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,521
Posted By janj

Re: Anyone moving to Boston in the Spring?

Phil,
I recall it took me 40 mins from Marlboro to Weston - painfully slow thru Sudbury and Wayland. And that was 15 years ago - far more traffic around now!

By the way, I'm an ex-teacher too -...
Forum: USA
Feb 22nd 2011, 2:04 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,521
Posted By janj

Re: Anyone moving to Boston in the Spring?

Hi Phil,
Good luck with your reccie trip. I live in Weston and would be happy to help in any way I can. I'd strongly recommend renting for a few months before committing to buy - and everywhere...
Forum: USA
Jan 13th 2011, 4:54 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 19,817
Posted By janj

Re: US/UK bedding question

Pottery Barn have some nice duvet covers too. I've found them on ebay before - do a search for PB duvet king size, for example.

I still like John Lewis bedding best though, and recently had a...
Forum: USA
May 30th 2010, 12:44 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,269
Posted By janj

Re: 1000 Great Places in MA - Nominations?

I'd nominate The World's End Reservation in Hingham. It's a great place to walk for a few miles next to the ocean and see the Boston skyline. The town of Hingham is a nice place to stroll around and...
Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2010, 9:16 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By janj

Re: Advice for tipping at a hair salon needed

No JG:ohmy:

I give 20% of the cost of the cut to one, and 20% of the cost of the colour to the other!
Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2010, 8:41 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By janj

Re: Advice for tipping at a hair salon needed

Some of my friends tell me not to tip the owner of the salon - I find this awkward as I go to a salon where one girl cuts my hair and another (the owner) colours it. I generally give both 20%.

Do...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 29th 2010, 2:44 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,040
Posted By janj

Re: Its that time of year again

Could Alternative Minimum Tax have kicked in? I recall getting screwed on that one year.
Nasty shock for you:(
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2010, 10:01 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,293
Posted By janj

Re: Austin TX

Forgot about those details Lisa:ohmy: Tim didn't even mention them in his list of cons !!
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2010, 9:48 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,293
Posted By janj

Re: Austin TX

eek - don't much like the thought of them there bats:eek:
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2010, 9:45 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 3,438
Posted By janj

Re: Help Guys - Renting with a dog!!!

So pleased you found a rental that would accept your pooch, Brat 1:)

We may well have issues trying to rent in Austin with our two dogs; a golden and a field spaniel. Good luck to you, Aaarrrggg -...
Forum: USA
Jan 27th 2010, 3:28 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,293
Posted By janj

Re: Austin TX

Cheers Sugarmooma - I just replied!
Forum: USA
Jan 26th 2010, 5:08 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,293
Posted By janj

Re: Austin TX

Thanks for taking the time to reply, Tim. You haven't put me off so far!

* A bigger garage will compensate for the damp basements around here!
* We average 100 days below freezing as a trade for...
Forum: USA
Jan 26th 2010, 1:34 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,293
Posted By janj

Austin TX

We may well be moving there this summer. I'm visiting for a couple of days next month, but would appreciate the scoop on Austin as a place to live:) The good, the bad and the ugly.....
Cheers.
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2010, 9:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,996
Posted By janj

Re: Pre-schools, schools and places to live in Boston - thoughts?

Just a quick follow up on Bob's comment about commuting times. We're 12 miles from Boston - my husband can be at his office in Cambridge in 23 minutes if he leaves home before 7am and leaves the...
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2010, 9:48 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,996
Posted By janj

Re: Pre-schools, schools and places to live in Boston - thoughts?

Hi Griffon. I've lived in a Boston suburb (Weston) for the past 15 years and worked in elementary schools so may be able to help you! First off, in most towns (and there are very strict rules about...
Forum: USA
Jan 19th 2010, 5:46 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,288
Posted By janj

Re: long distance move within the US

Tim,
Where would you suggest we look to live in Austin? Don't want more than 30 minute commute from downtown, like outdoor space and views, don't want 5 bedroom macmansions. Don't want to spend more...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 19th 2010, 2:34 am
Replies: 101
Views: 5,446
Posted By janj

Re: Noooooo don't do it.

A sad day indeed:( I grew up in the Birmingham area and recall winning a Cadbury/Bourneville essay writing competition in Junior school - a huge stash of all their products. I'm very sad:thumbdown:
Forum: USA
Jan 18th 2010, 1:08 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,288
Posted By janj

Re: long distance move within the US

Thanks for the replies.
We don't want to move ourselves. We may not take all the cars, but need someone to pack up and deliver all our house stuff.
Incidentally, sage, how much do you think it...
Forum: USA
Jan 17th 2010, 7:58 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,288
Posted By janj

long distance move within the US

Does anyone have any experience with a long distance move? We are considering a move from MA to TX (not a relocation, under our own steam) and are wondering about costs involved - both for our...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 5th 2009, 12:52 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 6,661
Posted By janj

Re: Very cool Chase/BA card if one has some dosh

Just got this card in the mail and will put daughter's college tuition on it to first reach the 2K threshhold and then try for the 30K (probably attainable with another starting college in 2010).
Forum: USA
Nov 21st 2009, 4:42 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By janj

Re: United Premier Associate status up for grabs

Oooh - I'd love this too. Hubby gave his complimentary associate status to a colleague then kicked himself as he'd forgotten about me:ohmy: I am a united plus member and have to fly home to London...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 131
 
Page 1 of 6
1
2
3
4
5
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.