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Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 16th 2008, 3:53 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,102
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Schools started and the $s are rolling out of my pocket into theirs!! AGAIN!!

My child also started High School 9th Grade.

No uniform so saved money there :)

Couple of pads of paper, couple of folders, new school bag, donations of 3 box's of tissues.

House empty for a...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 16th 2008, 1:21 pm
Replies: 203
Views: 12,845
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Ahem.. You'll never guess what...!!

You did GREAT :)

And so true about making friends, it's much easier for the kids and hubby.
Glad you found some to hang out with :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 16th 2008, 4:31 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,466
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Give me school uniform. talking as a parent

I am sure the plan here is just to confuse both kids and parents.

When my son started elementary school, they SAID, school uniform mandatory, THEN, they said you can fill out a form to OPT out,...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 16th 2008, 4:09 am
Replies: 235
Views: 14,572
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Where are you from?

I lived in Tufnell Park and worked in Tottenham 1 Tax Office
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 16th 2008, 4:00 am
Replies: 235
Views: 14,572
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Where are you from?

Hey Sally - I lived in Blackmore, right near Ingatestone
Forum: USA
Sep 16th 2008, 3:52 am
Replies: 535
Views: 65,480
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Culture shocks?

The shocks can vary depending on where you live in USA.

But, I think most of them have been covered by one poster or another.

If you are up for a change than you will be fine, if you are a...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 27th 2008, 10:58 am
Replies: 235
Views: 14,572
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Where are you from?

Born in Romford, Essex.

Moved around different parts of Essex - Billericay, Blackmore, Basildon.

Also -

Corby, Northampton, North London and Edgware, Middlesex.

Moved to San Diego,...
Forum: USA
Aug 27th 2008, 10:12 am
Replies: 25
Views: 5,251
Posted By ukelaine

Re: When/How do you apply for High School?

Do some background work before then.
See just how good the HS is that your daughter would be going to and then check others in your area.
IF the High School has fallen below a certain % for tests...
Forum: USA
Aug 27th 2008, 8:01 am
Replies: 181
Views: 30,134
Posted By ukelaine

Re: I'm so tired of living in 'Home of the slave'

I just got back from UK. First Holiday in FIFTEEN years !!

I also live in California.

But, it was great to be home. I think I spoke to more people there in 3 weeks than I have done here in the...
Forum: USA
Aug 27th 2008, 7:22 am
Replies: 25
Views: 5,251
Posted By ukelaine

Re: When/How do you apply for High School?

I'm also in California and you will find that procedures can vary from place to place, even within the same state.

What may happen is during the course of your childs 8th grade, she will be given...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 25th 2008, 4:14 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 3,816
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Parents of School kids

I think it depends on your area and how well off the school district is.

Here all extra money is going towards teaching the kids English, we have virtually no after school activities, we used to....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 25th 2008, 4:09 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 3,816
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Parents of School kids

It seems like the people who have these lists with items that are obviously not just for their kid, are covering the parents who don't do lists !
Forum: USA
Jul 25th 2008, 1:27 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,607
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Life in San Diego?

I know the early bird catches the worm, but, I'll take what the birs leaves me !!

Guy next door to me is leaving at 3.30am to go to work !!!

My hubby has to be AT WORK by 5am.

I'm terrible...
Forum: USA
Jul 25th 2008, 9:41 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,607
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Life in San Diego?

San Diego is a town of EARLY risers !!! So Be Warned !! LOL

Even the poor school kids, some schools start as early as 7AM !!!!!

And I thought 9am or 9.30am for UK schools was a PITA

As long...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 25th 2008, 7:55 am
Replies: 65
Views: 3,816
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Parents of School kids

I think it depends on the school and the area.

When I first saw parents shopping with these school lists, I freaked !!

WHERE WAS MY LIST !! ?

Our school didn't have one. For elementary all...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 23rd 2008, 10:23 am
Replies: 50
Views: 3,880
Posted By ukelaine

Re: First Visit Home in 15 Years am I in for a Shock ??

Well, I actually left UK 20 years ago.

Only came back twice since then and once was for my mum's funeral and once more after that and I didn't get to go many places either times, so, it's quite...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 23rd 2008, 8:34 am
Replies: 50
Views: 3,880
Posted By ukelaine

Re: First Visit Home in 15 Years am I in for a Shock ??

Wish you were closer, you sound how I feel :)

Some people can adapt better than others. I've tried as well.

I think the area we live in didn't help me, but, now my circumstances are such, that...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 22nd 2008, 9:11 am
Replies: 50
Views: 3,880
Posted By ukelaine

Re: First Visit Home in 15 Years am I in for a Shock ??

I know, they say it's because you are representing the Company, which is fine. I've found an outfit which should pass, but, shoes !!

I'm off out today to have another look, pisses me off as I have...
Forum: USA
Jul 22nd 2008, 9:08 am
Replies: 56
Views: 3,497
Posted By ukelaine

Re: My first US road rage incident...

We've had a very News worthy Road rage case here.

Woman had road rage over an incident with a male driver. She follows male driver (WRONG) driver feels threatened, shoots not only woman but also 8...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 22nd 2008, 8:33 am
Replies: 50
Views: 3,880
Posted By ukelaine

Re: First Visit Home in 15 Years am I in for a Shock ??

Yes, I have a family member who works for an Airline, normally summer months are a No No for stand by, but as so few are flying it's ok this year, thank God. We are going stand by 1st class, so I'm...
Forum: USA
Jul 22nd 2008, 8:09 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,607
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Life in San Diego?

I did 15 years of Flexi hours and loved it :)

On a bad day, I'd get there at 10am, lunch 12-2pm and then leave at 4pm and it was on the honor system, what you wrote down they told as being the...
Forum: USA
Jul 21st 2008, 8:53 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,056
Posted By ukelaine

Re: Moving to NYC..scared s***less

I met my hubby 1st July, we married 29th August, I went home, packed in my job, packed up and moved over here in October, that was 20 years ago :)

We lasted just over 18 years, not bad for...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 21st 2008, 5:58 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 3,880
Posted By ukelaine

Re: First Visit Home in 15 Years am I in for a Shock ??

My daughter is all geared up to move there, but, that's because of the Soccer :)

But, if I did move back, I think she would be the one who wouldn't want to go at the end of the day.

My son, i...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 21st 2008, 1:53 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 3,880
Posted By ukelaine

Re: First Visit Home in 15 Years am I in for a Shock ??

I last went back before I had my son and then we adopted my daughter and having funds for all of us was not in our finances, plus, staying with my sister 2 extra adults and 2 small kids in a 1...
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