Originally Posted by Englishtart (Post 8351462)

Mini eggs!!! yummy:wub:
That must be the 'before' pic then:lol:

Originally Posted by traceym (Post 8351482)

I hate to say it, but I dont really like chocolate! I only crave it when I cant have it, the dairy milk is 3 weeks old and I've had 2 squares!

Although to do that pic I did a stock take and it looks like hubby and son have done the other box of creme eggs and 3 packets of mini eggs! :frown:

Originally Posted by meauxna (Post 8351493)

What happens when the REAL craving sinks in... :ohmy:

Originally Posted by traceym (Post 8351514)

I have a cunning plan...............Steal DH's bank card, drive to the Brit store, pay stupid money (but with his card so it wont matter) for chocolate that has been in there so long its got a white film all over it and puts you off for life, hey presto I'll be cured of my craving.:thumbup:

Originally Posted by Sugarmooma (Post 8351527)

Sorry to break the news but it doesn't work:unsure:

One addict to another regards:o

Originally Posted by Sugarmooma (Post 8351527)

One addict to another regards:o

Originally Posted by traceym (Post 8351537)

Back to the trusty Marlboro Lights then, much less fattening!:D

Originally Posted by Englishtart (Post 8351660)

:lol: How are you settling in? or is it too early to say yet?

Originally Posted by traceym (Post 8351695)

I'm fine I guess having spent a lot of time here makes it easier. I got a new puppy when I arrived, so she's keeping me busy.

I'm house hunting at the moment which is driving me insane as they don't use agents too much so I spend half the day 'kerb crawling!'

I've given up thinking about work for a few months, plus a life in the British Criminal Justice system doesn't leave me qualified to do much! So a trip to the library soon to find some Voluntary work.

Oh and non of you told me about the school hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7.30am start 3 days a week :eek: it's killing me! Mods, it should be in the Wiki guide under, so you want to move to the USA - School Hours!:D

So yes lifes good at the moment, thank you.

I guess I'm living the dream..............Puppy pooh, kerb crawling, no job and 7.10am school runs! :D

Originally Posted by Englishtart (Post 8351788)

:lol: there have been lots of 'older' threads where the BE'ers have complained about those early start times for school.

Thats not early its barbaric!

If you have anyone to ask in your area about realtors, get a referral and then the realtor will take you round to look at houses, you may even get a free lunch and a 'friend' out of it too (if you find a good one)

I want to rent at the moment, but I've spoken to a few so I'm working on it.

You might be able to get info from the library about doing some 'trraining' in your field of work, to get you to a US certification?

Library is on my list.

What kind of puppy did you get?

A Maltese (my dog dies just as we started the Visa applications so I had to wait until I got here) she's so cute. :)

The 'dream' is what you make of it Tracey, just go with the flow and take time to settle in, accept the differences and embrace the experience. If you try to keep a good attitude and don't sweat the little things you will be half way there:thumbup:

Originally Posted by Lazzza (Post 8352070)

Oh I just HATE cream eggs. My husband loves the things and he really shouldn't coz he's diabetic!

I am really panicking about moving across the pond. I hear there may not be Twiglets. I can deal with early school hours (they really are early!!) and I can deal with crawling kerbs but I am not sure my life will be the same on a Friday night without them.

And whilst I am on that point, what about pickled onions? Do they exist in the US? They are not so much of an important part of my life but I feel better when I know they are there in the cupboard.

My relo company is organising our international removal and giving us a very large container. Can we stock up on supplies before we leave? Things like tea, chocolate, crisps etc? Can we put them in the container? If so, I'm off to Costco in Aberdeen!

Originally Posted by traceym (Post 8351824)

Sorry for hijacking this post................Anyway back to chocolate, are those creme eggs I see in the shops really creme eggs or an American equivalent? The wrappers not quite the same?

Originally Posted by Lazzza (Post 8352070)

I am really panicking about moving across the pond. I hear there may not be Twiglets. I can deal with early school hours (they really are early!!) and I can deal with crawling kerbs but I am not sure my life will be the same on a Friday night without them.

And whilst I am on that point, what about pickled onions? Do they exist in the US? They are not so much of an important part of my life but I feel better when I know they are there in the cupboard.

My relo company is organising our international removal and giving us a very large container. Can we stock up on supplies before we leave? Things like tea, chocolate, crisps etc? Can we put them in the container? If so, I'm off to Costco in Aberdeen!

Originally Posted by Lazzza (Post 8352070)

Oh I just HATE cream eggs. My husband loves the things and he really shouldn't coz he's diabetic!

I am really panicking about moving across the pond. I hear there may not be Twiglets. I can deal with early school hours (they really are early!!) and I can deal with crawling kerbs but I am not sure my life will be the same on a Friday night without them.

And whilst I am on that point, what about pickled onions? Do they exist in the US? They are not so much of an important part of my life but I feel better when I know they are there in the cupboard.

My relo company is organising our international removal and giving us a very large container. Can we stock up on supplies before we leave? Things like tea, chocolate, crisps etc? Can we put them in the container? If so, I'm off to Costco in Aberdeen!