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Forum: USA
Sep 22nd 2006, 7:16 am
Replies: 12
Views: 761
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Aloha!

Hi Kev and welcome to the board. So how are you enjoying your time in Hawaii? How does it compare to life in - was it Virginia? I haven't lived on mainland USA so Hawaii is my only US experience. I...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 22nd 2006, 7:02 am
Replies: 87
Views: 2,721
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Pets?

Two Bengal cats and a Golden Retriever. We mostly get pet supplies from a place called Pet Discount Warehouse, don't know it if is part of a chain but it has most of what we need. Not very cheap...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 2nd 2006, 11:19 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,521
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Moving back to the UK to sort out a mess

I would say the chances of you overturning the court order that said they were to live with their father's mother is virtually nil if you still intend to leave the UK and come back to the USA.
...
Forum: USA
Sep 2nd 2006, 11:03 am
Replies: 173
Views: 6,607
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: School Bus, what would you do.

My kids don't ride the school bus, I take them in the car to and from school each day for a number of reasons:

1. They hated it last year
2. The school bus arrives at school half an hour early...
Forum: USA
Aug 25th 2006, 10:10 am
Replies: 48
Views: 2,637
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Fighting ex in court

Make absolutely sure that the lawyer you see has experience of these situations. From what I understand you will have to prove that the move is in the best interests of the children.

The court...
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2006, 6:24 am
Replies: 160
Views: 6,194
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: What One Thing Would Make Life Better Living in the US?

Family and friends being here
Cheaper flights
Affordable dental treatment
America to adopt the UK education system
More Indian takaways
oh and last but not least - less religion grrrrr!! LOL
Forum: USA
Aug 11th 2006, 12:51 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 2,757
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Can the Police do this?

This is rediculous! If your friend did nothing wrong and is 100% sure of that, and the police saw nothing then how come they are charging her? I can't believe any law would take the word of a member...
Forum: USA
Jul 29th 2006, 10:05 am
Replies: 113
Views: 4,625
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Bed time for Children.

When I met my American husband he had sole custody of his two kids, I had two kids as well. Mine went to bed at 8.30 and were allowed to read until 9.30 when lights were turned out. My oldest stepson...
Forum: USA
Jul 29th 2006, 9:39 am
Replies: 70
Views: 5,457
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: USCIS approved doctor - should I report him?

I had my medical in London in December 2004. I had the blood test, chest Xray, boob exam, and a foot exam (?? LOL) but no taking my knickers off thank god! The doc was a really nice guy and made it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 9th 2006, 9:49 am
Replies: 175
Views: 8,628
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Moving from the US to the UK

I can identify with a lot of what is being said here. Someone said they felt they lacked the confidence they used to have, yep know what you mean, and the little British bubble some others said they...
Forum: USA
Jul 5th 2006, 8:44 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,242
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: HOW ARE YOU SPENDING jULY 4TH?

We spent the day down at Pearl Harbor Navy base. Had a great time, all the battle ships were decorated up and looked amazing, loads of rides for the kids, food, bands etc and the firework show was...
Forum: USA
Jul 2nd 2006, 6:40 am
Replies: 441
Views: 12,909
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: 5 Reasons Not To Go Back To UK

1. House prices
2. USC hubby might have trouble getting work
3. Weather
4. I might not settle and then start ping ponging and end up skint!
5. Hubby might not settle in the UK long term and want...
Forum: USA
Jul 2nd 2006, 6:23 am
Replies: 40
Views: 1,720
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: You just think you have settled in when...

Eating out I used to start crying frequently if given a plastic fork and no knife! rediculous I know!!!! Any kind of shopping experience in my first 6 months here was likely to end with me sat in the...
Forum: USA
May 31st 2006, 10:06 am
Replies: 216
Views: 8,127
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Holidaying Back in the UK ~ Anxious?

I've been here for 18 months now and I was dreadfully homesick for the first year :rolleyes: I would like to go back to see my mum and dad, but apart from that I am not really inclined to go back...
Forum: USA
May 13th 2006, 7:05 am
Replies: 92
Views: 3,961
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: going from cold climate to hot climate

We arrived here in Jan '05 and on the first day we ventured out for a walk, or tried to, half way down the road the kids were sweating and whining, we had to go back to get into the AC! Now I find I...
Forum: USA
May 13th 2006, 6:36 am
Replies: 33
Views: 1,909
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Citizenship Test

So are you allowed to keep your UK passport and also get a US one? or do you have to hand over your UK one and only use your US one?
Forum: USA
May 12th 2006, 10:41 am
Replies: 136
Views: 9,073
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Spelling of words across the pond, National Anthem, Adjusting

I can't say water with the 'd' sound either, I tried sounding it out just now and my hubby is laughing at me LOL
These days I occasionally forget I sound different to the people I talk to often, and...
Forum: USA
May 11th 2006, 10:33 am
Replies: 111
Views: 5,931
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Tell me good things about you location !!!

Aloha from Hawaii, and congratulations for your upcoming wedding! :)
If weather is your priority you can not beat Hawaii. It is warm all year but never scorching hot, never very windy but often...
Forum: USA
May 10th 2006, 8:42 am
Replies: 48
Views: 3,010
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Is it as daunting as it sounds?

Hi Chiris, it is a great site isn't it!
you will need to get a fiance visa before coming to the US to get married. I believe the process is for your fiance to start the process at her end if she is...
Forum: USA
May 10th 2006, 12:41 am
Replies: 96
Views: 4,818
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: 1st US Job blues

Um... too late, already told them now. I agreed to work a week's notice and expect it is gonna be uncomfortable, but I am still glad I was honest about my reasons for leaving. I don't wanna go in...
Forum: USA
May 8th 2006, 4:10 am
Replies: 96
Views: 4,818
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: 1st US Job blues

Yes that is true, I am concerned that it took me a while to get this job, and I think a lot of that was due to having no work history in the US. I had hoped to be happy here and stay a year or so in...
Forum: USA
May 7th 2006, 4:31 am
Replies: 96
Views: 4,818
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: 1st US Job blues

Thank you all of you for your replies. Lots of good advice there. I don't actually need the job, but I did want a little part time job so that I felt productive and the bit of extra cash can be saved...
Forum: USA
May 6th 2006, 11:17 am
Replies: 96
Views: 4,818
Posted By yorkshire_lass

1st US Job blues

I'm sorry guys just gotta vent!!!! It is boring so pls feel free to ignore, I just dunno what the hell is with this company I am working for, is it culture diff's from UK to US? Or am I right in...
Forum: USA
May 1st 2006, 11:22 am
Replies: 250
Views: 15,058
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Speak f**kin English !

I haven't had any bad experiences like that so far, but my daughter does get irritated at school sometimes the kids will ask her if she can speak 'normally'. They aren't saying it to be mean, they...
Forum: USA
Apr 30th 2006, 10:04 am
Replies: 66
Views: 4,144
Posted By yorkshire_lass

Re: Can things get much worse? :( - long post)

Oh my god! I can hardly believe the awful trouble you have had with all this! but good on you for sticking with it and demanding your rights. Who the hell does Susan think she is to be deciding on...
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