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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 16th 2012, 4:56 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,717
Posted By Deeks

Re: Tag & Garage Sales?

We loved going to car boot sales. I don't think we ever left one without at least buying a cd or two. The town we live in now just had a similar sale, sellers paid for a spot in the city hall car...
Forum: USA
Jul 11th 2012, 11:51 am
Replies: 89
Views: 7,841
Posted By Deeks

Re: Recommendations for good (and balanced) US news organisations?

I can honestly say I've never seen that on our local news. I guess we're just lucky enough to have picked a good channel.
Forum: USA
Jul 11th 2012, 11:41 am
Replies: 89
Views: 7,841
Posted By Deeks

Re: Recommendations for good (and balanced) US news organisations?

Our local news is the same, reports of what's going on out there - crime, traffic, weather, etc. I can't see where the paid placements fit in.
As for Canada, we're close to the border so we do...
Forum: USA
Jul 10th 2012, 7:01 am
Replies: 89
Views: 7,841
Posted By Deeks

Re: Recommendations for good (and balanced) US news organisations?

We like PBS news, they regularly present both sides to political discussions. And they're not "flashy, glamour" newscasts like most regular networks offer.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 4th 2012, 9:29 am
Replies: 104
Views: 7,734
Posted By Deeks

Re: 4th July events?

A lazy day, a bit of cooking, enjoying the pleasantly cool sunshine. BBQ later with friends and watching their neigbourhood fireworks. :)
Forum: USA
Jul 1st 2012, 11:11 am
Replies: 2,189
Views: 377,437
Posted By Deeks

Re: UK Foods in the US Share your finds!

In NW Washington at Grocery Outlet stores... Pilgrim's Choice Red Leicester and Londoner Cheddar cheese $2.99. (btw, I love Wensleydale w/cranberries and w/apricots) Also McVitie's Digestive...
Forum: USA
Jun 28th 2012, 7:52 am
Replies: 65
Views: 10,080
Posted By Deeks

Re: Help - How to get ink out of leather??

I love knock-offs. And charity shop bargains. If anyone gets close enough to declare "FAKE!!" then they deserve a slap. :)
Forum: USA
Jun 28th 2012, 7:36 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,623
Posted By Deeks

Re: Anyone into Fishing?

Just got back from a Wallowa Lake wedding, lots of fishermen there. We thought it might be worth a try, something to do on the weekends. We've been told we'll be much happier in Snohomish county if...
Forum: USA
Jun 12th 2012, 8:32 am
Replies: 21
Views: 25,535
Posted By Deeks

Re: Did anyone move to USA without a job first ?

DH arrived in June 2011, started job hunting right away, went to work October 2011. We had to move 300 miles for this job but that's not bad in a country this big.
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 2nd 2012, 6:00 pm
Replies: 740
Views: 103,185
Posted By Deeks

Re: Who is from Yorkshire?

Hubby grew up in Shiregreen, he says "Firth Park Grammar was a red cap school, she'll know what I mean. :) I went to Firth Park Comprehensive, the Brushes Building."
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 2nd 2012, 2:14 pm
Replies: 740
Views: 103,185
Posted By Deeks

Re: Who is from Yorkshire?

Are you sure they won't tar & feather us? I'm pretty thin-skinned. :o
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 2nd 2012, 2:12 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 10,795
Posted By Deeks

Re: hello brits in washington state--seattle or nearby

We're North of Seattle. I hope you settle in well and enjoy life in the PNW.

and if you'd like some McVitie's Digestives we found some at Grocery Outlet, 99cents a box. :) Just in case you're...
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 2nd 2012, 2:06 pm
Replies: 740
Views: 103,185
Posted By Deeks

Re: Who is from Yorkshire?

We moved here from Huby, very near Almscliffe Crag. I miss our weekly shopping in Otley.


Darn, we'd like to stay connected to Sheffield but no sense intruding where we're not welcome.
Forum: USA
Apr 9th 2012, 10:15 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,029
Posted By Deeks

Re: Damaged Mail Arriving From UK

While in the UK my husband got a Father's Day card from his son, the gift card was missing. We then noticed that almost all greeting cards we received had been opened, the same was true for cards we...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 6th 2012, 3:07 am
Replies: 32
Views: 5,605
Posted By Deeks

Re: Stuff you take US-UK

My SON-in-law makes his own venison jerky. And it's not on my "luggage to England" list, just saying it's better than the store-bought stuff. :)
Forum: USA
Apr 5th 2012, 3:59 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 5,388
Posted By Deeks

Re: What's on your list of swag for visitors to bring you?

And salad cream!
Forum: USA
Apr 5th 2012, 11:05 am
Replies: 67
Views: 5,388
Posted By Deeks

Re: What's on your list of swag for visitors to bring you?

Seabrook Beefy crisps
Aromat seasoning
Bisto gravy
Butter mints
a new Peppa Pig dvd

No one is coming to visit though so we'll have to stock up next trip.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 5th 2012, 10:54 am
Replies: 32
Views: 5,605
Posted By Deeks

Re: Stuff you take US-UK

Ranch dressing mix
Peanut butter M&M's
Double bubble gum
Tootsie rolls
Those were always in my luggage to England.

My SIL makes his own venison jerky. It's delicious! Soft and flavorful and...
Forum: USA
Mar 30th 2012, 7:08 am
Replies: 106
Views: 9,455
Posted By Deeks

Re: Mega Millions Lottery

I would want to share it with my family and friends but where does that line end? Would you share with your sister AND her children AND their children? Your best friend AND her kids? Those...
Forum: USA
Mar 30th 2012, 5:04 am
Replies: 106
Views: 9,455
Posted By Deeks

Re: Mega Millions Lottery

I'd be more than thrilled with a puny $3million. :)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 30th 2012, 4:55 am
Replies: 105
Views: 8,989
Posted By Deeks

Re: First anti-immigrant encounter

I used to be such a nice person. :) Now that I've moved back to the US I'm always on the verge of arguing with someone. Any conversation that strays into politics..... it's just best if I don't...
Forum: USA
Mar 19th 2012, 5:19 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,831
Posted By Deeks

Re: Happy anniversary to meeee

I'm a day late but Congratulations! :) It's nice to read your happy post.
Forum: USA
Mar 14th 2012, 8:41 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,145
Posted By Deeks

Re: Drying washing outside

Best to check out local rules, but in my long lifetime in America I have ALWAYS had and used a clothesline when the weather allowed. So did my neighbors. The only person I knew who couldn't lived...
Forum: USA
Mar 14th 2012, 4:48 am
Replies: 228
Views: 23,161
Posted By Deeks

Re: Only 10 Days Vacation per year

He was the offensive one in the UK, always banned from a football message board. :rolleyes:
No excuses, just being honest. There are things we don't like about both places and we tend to forget...
Forum: USA
Mar 13th 2012, 10:37 am
Replies: 228
Views: 23,161
Posted By Deeks

Re: Only 10 Days Vacation per year

I'm the American in our house, came back last year and I'm not enjoying it. Every now and then I do a facebook rant and offend some friends and family but sometimes I just need to let off steam. My...
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