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Forum: The Rovers Return
Nov 12th 2008, 2:12 am
Replies: 647
Views: 101,958
Posted By MrsG

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

We did. We spent 5 years in the US then felt we should go back as the kids were getting older and we felt the grandparents were missing out etc. Within a week my DH went into a deep depression, hated...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 5th 2007, 2:31 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,634
Posted By MrsG

Re: Anyone familiar with Aberdeen ...

Hi,
I'm in Aberdeen and it's really not a bad place to live. I live near the centre and have 3 kids at the local Primary School.
Housing is cheaper the further out you go but it's still pretty...
Forum: USA
Apr 17th 2006, 6:28 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By MrsG

Re: British Emporium, Grapevine TX

We aren't far from the Bombay Bazaar and came across it by accident while we were searching for a jar of curry sauce. It's got a brilliant selection of sweeties and they also sell huge bags of...
Forum: USA
Mar 31st 2006, 10:07 am
Replies: 35
Views: 1,695
Posted By MrsG

Re: Mexico for Visa Revalidation?

I have no idea why we had a lawyer with us. Never asked. We just presumed that was how they did it. Must admit though, we did feel safer with him there.
Sometimes coming back over the border can be...
Forum: USA
Mar 31st 2006, 9:07 am
Replies: 35
Views: 1,695
Posted By MrsG

Re: Mexico for Visa Revalidation?

Just want to add that Matamoros isn't the kind of place that you'd want to hang around in............. :eek:
Forum: USA
Mar 31st 2006, 9:02 am
Replies: 35
Views: 1,695
Posted By MrsG

Re: Mexico for Visa Revalidation?

Hi,
We are on L1 visas and did the Matamoros thing 2 years ago. DH work arranged a lawyer to do all the paperwork etc and he actually travelled with us, never really leaving our sides. We flew...
Forum: USA
Aug 7th 2005, 3:59 am
Replies: 6
Views: 14,910
Posted By MrsG

Re: Convert US light fitting to UK fitting

Thanks to all for the replies - It looks like the 240 volt screw in bulbs are the way to go. I am assuming that because the power is the same the wiring doesn't need to be changed at all?? I am...
Forum: USA
Aug 6th 2005, 1:30 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 14,910
Posted By MrsG

Convert US light fitting to UK fitting

I have been wondering if it's possible to convert a US 120 volt light fitting to a UK 240 volt (bayonet)?? We are looking at taking several wall lights home and would like to know if there is a...
Forum: USA
Aug 6th 2005, 12:41 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 598
Posted By MrsG

Lamp question

If I take a US lamp back to the UK, can I buy bayonet fittings to convert it? Or do I just garage sale it before I go.........
Forum: USA
Aug 4th 2005, 4:50 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,484
Posted By MrsG

Re: OK Girls...Question.

A pair of size 10 jeans.................
Forum: USA
Jun 28th 2005, 5:55 am
Replies: 102
Views: 38,242
Posted By MrsG

Re: Cost of giving birth in USA

I Had a baby here in Texas 3 years ago. Regular pre-natal care with the exception of an amniocentesis. Anticipating a regular birth but baby was breech (which my OB/GYN didn't realise-but that's...
Forum: USA
Jun 3rd 2005, 4:37 am
Replies: 43
Views: 2,398
Posted By MrsG

Re: USA Schooling for a 15 yr old?

This is a subject that I am passionate about too....
We have a chickenpox outbreak here in N Texas, but all these kids have been immunized against it. I believe it's only 67% effective. Me? I'm...
Forum: USA
May 12th 2005, 12:48 am
Replies: 109
Views: 7,858
Posted By MrsG

Re: US names

I'm a 'lurker' but couldn't resist replying to this thread. There is a child in my son's 1st Grade class called Stormi Cloud!! I kid you not....
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 19th 2005, 12:29 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,051
Posted By MrsG

Re: Can I get an American PS2 to work in the UK

It wont work if you just plug it in in the normal way. You will have to get a NTSC to PAL converter. US TV signal is NTSC and UK is PAL (this is the actual signal that the TV needs to sisplay the...
Forum: USA
Mar 7th 2005, 12:29 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,426
Posted By MrsG

Re: Dillema-cut ties with UK?

That's exactly how we feel-"torn". Not ready to go home yet as there is still so much to do and see over here. We love the lifestyle, not the material things (well we like them too really) but more...
Forum: USA
Mar 6th 2005, 1:00 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,426
Posted By MrsG

Re: Dillema-cut ties with UK?

Husband is on L-1, I'm L-2 and company are ready to put us through the Green Card process.
Can afford to put eldest (and other 2 kids) through university if we sell the house. I did read on a thread...
Forum: USA
Mar 6th 2005, 12:34 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,426
Posted By MrsG

Dillema-cut ties with UK?

Just recently found this website and wish I'd found it sooner. My hubby and I have been in Texas for 4 years on an international contract and the time has come to make a decision to stay and go...
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