Moving to Houston??
Oct 6th 2004, 1:57 pm
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Moving to Houston??
My husband and I (God, I sound like the Queen!) are going to Houston in two looks with a view to moving there. Has anyone moved from the UK to Houston? What do you think?
Oct 6th 2004, 2:36 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Apparently Houston is a hellhole
This is according to pretty much everone I know over here, both business associates and friends
This is according to pretty much everone I know over here, both business associates and friends
Oct 6th 2004, 2:39 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
Apparently Houston is a hellhole
This is according to pretty much everone I know over here, both business associates and friends
This is according to pretty much everone I know over here, both business associates and friends
Oct 6th 2004, 2:44 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by AndyMc
My husband and I (God, I sound like the Queen!) are going to Houston in two looks with a view to moving there. Has anyone moved from the UK to Houston? What do you think?
Either way, all the best.
Oct 6th 2004, 2:47 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by veryfunny
I lived there and could not wait to leave, stay away from SW or SE houston, too much violence there. Also, try and get the Houston Chronicle newspaper or go to the houston chronicle website to get a better picture of the place. Things are very cheap in Houston and the weather does get humid but never super cold. People are more polite and religious.
Either way, all the best.
Either way, all the best.
Oct 6th 2004, 2:54 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by AndyMc
My husband and I (God, I sound like the Queen!)
Oct 6th 2004, 2:59 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by Manc
German?
You've totally lost me!!!
Oct 6th 2004, 3:01 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Take a look at this thread, I think there's only one person replying who's actually in Houston though - you could try messaging him/her (name of sas) but also look at the reply from Russ B, he gives some interesting looking links.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=254916
I was in Houston for a few days in the summer, staying with my husband's sister. I liked it (for a big city).
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=254916
I was in Houston for a few days in the summer, staying with my husband's sister. I liked it (for a big city).
Oct 6th 2004, 3:03 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by AndyMc
German?
You've totally lost me!!!
You've totally lost me!!!
Oct 6th 2004, 3:06 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by dbark
You said you sounded like the Queen - her family's originally German. It's just Manc's sparkling wit!
Typical blonde bimbo!
Oct 6th 2004, 3:09 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by AndyMc
Typical blonde bimbo!
Oct 6th 2004, 3:11 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by Manc
aaah now you sound more like Diana than the Queen.
Oct 6th 2004, 3:12 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by AndyMc
The only difference is I'm breathing
ok I'll stop now.
Oct 6th 2004, 3:13 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
At the end of the day - any place is what you make of it - I'm sure you could have a great time there, its just that having that great time would be easier in other locales
I thought nashvile would be a nightmare, but after getting over the initial 6 months of homesickness I'm doing great - been wearing shorts and flip flops since April, bought a cool Victorian house and have the car of my dreams - NOT what I expected
Good luck whatever you do
I thought nashvile would be a nightmare, but after getting over the initial 6 months of homesickness I'm doing great - been wearing shorts and flip flops since April, bought a cool Victorian house and have the car of my dreams - NOT what I expected
Good luck whatever you do
Oct 6th 2004, 3:18 pm
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Re: Moving to Houston??
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
At the end of the day - any place is what you make of it - I'm sure you could have a great time there, its just that having that great time would be easier in other locales
I thought nashvile would be a nightmare, but after getting over the initial 6 months of homesickness I'm doing great - been wearing shorts and flip flops since April, bought a cool Victorian house and have the car of my dreams - NOT what I expected
Good luck whatever you do
I thought nashvile would be a nightmare, but after getting over the initial 6 months of homesickness I'm doing great - been wearing shorts and flip flops since April, bought a cool Victorian house and have the car of my dreams - NOT what I expected
Good luck whatever you do
I'm going to have a look with an open mind and them I will make a decision.
Thanks again
