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Forum: USA
Sep 12th 2006, 3:19 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By Beer:30

Re: going back home, carry on restrictions

Well our trip went like this.
Queue for the security was very long with some twat shouting "keep moving it along, hurry up" not exactly sure what he was on about as there was no where to move....
Forum: USA
Sep 12th 2006, 2:24 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By Beer:30

Re: going back home, carry on restrictions

Flew back from Heathrow Sunday and the security was a real hassle.
They confiscated my wifes lipstick (solid) and took a pack of matches from me.
Electronics are fine to bring but your carry on...
Forum: USA
Aug 10th 2006, 3:35 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 2,757
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Can the Police do this?

They can charge you for anything they want.
If they did not witness it then they will need the person who did in court.
That person will need to testify as to what they saw or think they saw.
It...
Forum: USA
Jun 29th 2006, 5:07 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,673
Posted By Beer:30

Re: British Goods Stores

Nothern Virginia (Washington DC area)
We have a little store called British Pantry.
They have a good selection of stuff and a refrigerated section, well one cooler anyway. :D
They also sell...
Forum: USA
Jun 29th 2006, 4:39 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Transferring cash £ - > $

If it is less than $10K just do it in cash. $10K is the max you can bring with out paperwork.
I have done it like that before but the only problem was finding enough dollars, that took a few days.
Forum: USA
Jun 15th 2006, 12:37 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 1,910
Posted By Beer:30

Re: World Cup Football and HDTV

I get the ABC games in HD.
I just wish we could get some real commentary. :rolleyes:
Forum: USA
Jun 15th 2006, 12:23 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,650
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Proposed move to Albany

If you do move there be sure to visit Saratoga in August.
Your heating bills will of course depend on the size and construction of the house and how warm you like to keep it.
The winters can be...
Forum: USA
May 22nd 2006, 4:44 pm
Replies: 250
Views: 15,058
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Speak f**kin English !

Yes, my wife has the same problem.
I suspect that it is because for most wait staff english is their 2nd language.
After she requests a glass of water a few times only to get a blank stare, I will...
Forum: USA
Mar 24th 2006, 1:02 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,474
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Rochester, NY?

Well it is not really a "chain" in the tradional franchise business model. The original is in Syracuse and yes it is a biker bar, started by bikers. I have been there many times to eat and drink and...
Forum: USA
Jan 10th 2006, 5:59 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 999
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Pavement Pizza... eurgh

Yikes :scared:

I saw a flat fox on the M3 leaving London newyears day.
It was just like in the cartoons when one is run over by a steam roller.
It was a fox, clearly recognisable as one, just...
Forum: USA
Dec 22nd 2005, 5:33 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,050
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Solved my UK television problems

Just do a yahoo search for hd841, you will find plenty for sale at various places (amazon, overstock, etc).

The modified firmware and instructions can be found here...
Forum: USA
Dec 22nd 2005, 3:39 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,050
Posted By Beer:30

Thumbs up Solved my UK television problems

Since my wife has moved over here to the states I have been looking for ways to get something other then BBC America aka "Cash in the attic" channel, for her to watch. I have been waiting for the...
Forum: USA
Dec 15th 2005, 12:01 pm
Replies: 71
Views: 3,171
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Dyson Vacuum cleaners

My wife got one a while ago when she moved in with me.
I didn't think it anything of it...then I used it and was very impressed.
Forum: USA
Dec 5th 2005, 2:13 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,336
Posted By Beer:30

Re: New Years Eve Zzzzz

Wife and I are attending the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment NYE ball @ the Hyde Park barracks in Knightsbridge.
It is a great time. Cheap pints subsidised by the government. :beer:
It is...
Forum: USA
Nov 22nd 2005, 4:25 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Most Dangerous Cities USA

I think DC was 11th or 13th, not far off the top 10.

Here are the latest census demographics for those cities.

Camden- 16% white, 84% other
Detroit- 12% white, 88% other
St. Louis- 44% white,...
Forum: USA
Nov 15th 2005, 12:23 pm
Replies: 102
Views: 4,961
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Missing home?

Oh I see now, sorry I misinterpreted it. Funny story. I would rather when we have children that they went to school in England. I don't know if we could make that happen or not but it would be nice.
Forum: USA
Nov 15th 2005, 11:03 am
Replies: 102
Views: 4,961
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Missing home?

Not true! :p

I only stated what the (american) teacher was interpreting and then asked how you would say it. I wasn't saying it was wrong, just asking how you would say it.
It was then confirmed...
Forum: USA
Nov 15th 2005, 10:48 am
Replies: 102
Views: 4,961
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Missing home?

Not to worry.
She will not be in violation of any visa rules. She has her permanent resident visa case completed and is only awaiting the interview. She will only have been here for 2 months when we...
Forum: USA
Nov 14th 2005, 2:31 pm
Replies: 210
Views: 11,547
Posted By Beer:30

Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?

"three hundred and fifty six" = 300.56

If it was 356.25 would you say "three hundered and fifty six and one quarter"?
Forum: USA
Nov 4th 2005, 5:49 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,174
Posted By Beer:30

Re: My English wedding **PICS**

Ahhhh, cool.
Thanks! ;)
Forum: USA
Nov 4th 2005, 5:15 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 981
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Flights for going home at Christmas

I have generaly found (in the last 3 xmases a anyway) that the sooner you book for the week before xmas the better off you are. The only time I got a cheaper fare was flying out xmas eve and arriving...
Forum: USA
Nov 4th 2005, 3:58 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,174
Posted By Beer:30

Re: My English wedding **PICS**

Yar...but then I would have to download and upload all of the pictures to there.
I just gave you links to the pics other took. :D
Is there a way to put links in the photopost page?
Forum: USA
Nov 4th 2005, 3:41 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,174
Posted By Beer:30

Re: My English wedding **PICS**

OOPs...sorry, guess I didn't know you had to be known to properly post such material. :o
I have been reading this forum for a while and have gotten some good info here.
Just thought I would share...
Forum: USA
Nov 3rd 2005, 6:45 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,174
Posted By Beer:30

Talking My English wedding **PICS**

Hello friends,
I just got home from my wedding in England.
We had the wedding in Ottershaw at the Foxhills manor/resort.
My ride to the wedding was a Ferrari and my wife had a vintage Rolls. ...
Forum: USA
Aug 30th 2005, 4:48 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,148
Posted By Beer:30

Re: Traffic Lights - hanging on a thread

Where I live everything is newly built in the last ~10 years and it is all underground. Everything, phone, power, cable, etc.
It all depends on the climate, geology, and how recently it was built....
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