OT - Discussion Group for US women married to UK men
May 19th 2003, 4:44 pm
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Howling at the Moon
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I meant that Tetley was British as in a British company (It was founded in Yorkshire, England in 1837) when originally established anyway. Nowadays it's owned by Tata Tea - an Indian company...
Last edited by lairdside; May 19th 2003 at 4:46 pm.
May 20th 2003, 1:25 am
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Re: OT - Discussion Group for US women married to UK men
meauxna wrote in message news:...
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> I 'd like to visit, but I find the yahoo format so hard to deal with.
> Ever thought about an easyboard or similar?
It is a pain, a lot of the time. I've never tried easyboard... think
I'll do a search and have a look.
I'm on a couple of groups at myfamily.com - but I think that's more
trouble than yahoo!
July
>
> I 'd like to visit, but I find the yahoo format so hard to deal with.
> Ever thought about an easyboard or similar?
It is a pain, a lot of the time. I've never tried easyboard... think
I'll do a search and have a look.
I'm on a couple of groups at myfamily.com - but I think that's more
trouble than yahoo!
July
May 20th 2003, 1:28 am
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Tea and Chocolate was:OT - Discussion Group for US women married to UK men
Rete wrote in message news:...
>> I have to laugh at lairdside. Tetley is not British at least here
in
> the States. Although I noted that our market is now selling a British
> blend of tea and I bought some for Jim and he thought "wow they are
> round bags without the string, so must be good." He had one cup and
> won't touch it again ;-)
I learned the same lesson with chocolate - for whatever reason a
KitKat is not the same.
Good thing we can get a decent selection of English choccies in
Houston, or else my hubby might just have moved back....lol.
July (who does not really 'get' the difference, but whatever makes him
happy)
>> I have to laugh at lairdside. Tetley is not British at least here
in
> the States. Although I noted that our market is now selling a British
> blend of tea and I bought some for Jim and he thought "wow they are
> round bags without the string, so must be good." He had one cup and
> won't touch it again ;-)
I learned the same lesson with chocolate - for whatever reason a
KitKat is not the same.
Good thing we can get a decent selection of English choccies in
Houston, or else my hubby might just have moved back....lol.
July (who does not really 'get' the difference, but whatever makes him
happy)
May 20th 2003, 1:29 am
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Careybear wrote in message news:...
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> I might have to join your group july even though I already have a yahoo
> discussion group for uk/us couples in the midwest...hee hee
Your more than welcome to come check us out.... we won't be offended
if ya don't stay :-)
July
>
> I might have to join your group july even though I already have a yahoo
> discussion group for uk/us couples in the midwest...hee hee
Your more than welcome to come check us out.... we won't be offended
if ya don't stay :-)
July
May 20th 2003, 1:59 am
#20
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What about US/UK couples where the wife is UK and the husband US. Can they join?
May 20th 2003, 2:18 am
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Originally posted by BeachBunny
I've been searching everywhere for an electric kettle!! I want to give it to my DH as a welcome home present... where did you find yours??
I've been searching everywhere for an electric kettle!! I want to give it to my DH as a welcome home present... where did you find yours??
Here are two links for kettles (we have links like this on our bits n bobs pages http://www.britsintheus.com/bitsnbobs.htm.)
Bodum
http://www.bodum.com
Superior Electrics out of Canada
http://superiorcanada.com/
Lisa
May 20th 2003, 2:24 am
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Originally posted by MrsLondon
What about US/UK couples where the wife is UK and the husband US. Can they join?
What about US/UK couples where the wife is UK and the husband US. Can they join?
As for the kettles.. I have tried both target and walmart here in Long Beach, CA. I though I was going to have to search out some specialtity british shop in santa monica and wasn't looking forward to it. I'll check out the links provided by stevelisaw.. I love ordering online!! I hate to shop! Takes up too much of my precious time.
May 20th 2003, 2:31 am
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Howling at the Moon
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Originally posted by stevelisaw
We have a Bodum kettle at Target, but you can find kettles as stated in other posts at Target, Walmart etc.
Here are two links for kettles (we have links like this on our bits n bobs pages http://www.britsintheus.com/bitsnbobs.htm.)
Bodum
http://www.bodum.com
Superior Electrics out of Canada
http://superiorcanada.com/
Lisa
We have a Bodum kettle at Target, but you can find kettles as stated in other posts at Target, Walmart etc.
Here are two links for kettles (we have links like this on our bits n bobs pages http://www.britsintheus.com/bitsnbobs.htm.)
Bodum
http://www.bodum.com
Superior Electrics out of Canada
http://superiorcanada.com/
Lisa
May 20th 2003, 3:13 am
#24
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Originally posted by lairdside
I meant that Tetley was British as in a British company (It was founded in Yorkshire, England in 1837) when originally established anyway. Nowadays it's owned by Tata Tea - an Indian company...
I meant that Tetley was British as in a British company (It was founded in Yorkshire, England in 1837) when originally established anyway. Nowadays it's owned by Tata Tea - an Indian company...
May 20th 2003, 5:33 am
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May 20th 2003, 6:33 am
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Re: OT - Discussion Group for US women married to UK men
Originally posted by Jenney & Mark
I remember when Mark came to the States the first time we met, and we went grocery shopping to stock up on food for his month-long stay. We made a point to go to the tea section, where they had about 714 brands to choose from, with all sorts of fancy flavors and blends. I remember thinking, "He's British, he's a tea-drinker -- I'm sure he'll pick out something really exotic!"
And what does Mark choose? Boring ol' Tetley tea in the boring ol' yellow box. Just regular, run-of-the-mill tea -- no fancy blend, no special flavor.
I learned my lesson that day.
~ Jenney
p.s. Mark still laughs that I have one of the "old-fashioned" whistling kettles, and that I bought an electric one especially for his first visit so he would feel more at home. He still can't believe that I don't know ANYONE (besides myself) who has an electric kettle!
I remember when Mark came to the States the first time we met, and we went grocery shopping to stock up on food for his month-long stay. We made a point to go to the tea section, where they had about 714 brands to choose from, with all sorts of fancy flavors and blends. I remember thinking, "He's British, he's a tea-drinker -- I'm sure he'll pick out something really exotic!"
And what does Mark choose? Boring ol' Tetley tea in the boring ol' yellow box. Just regular, run-of-the-mill tea -- no fancy blend, no special flavor.
I learned my lesson that day.
~ Jenney
p.s. Mark still laughs that I have one of the "old-fashioned" whistling kettles, and that I bought an electric one especially for his first visit so he would feel more at home. He still can't believe that I don't know ANYONE (besides myself) who has an electric kettle!
I thought we were the only ones we knew who owned an electric kettle too...but I guess there are others like us out there. We got a really cheap one at Walgreens. It does the trick. At first I had no idea what he was talking about, but I guess a stove top kettle just won't do.
Anyway, I don't think the British go for flavored teas. My husband likes Yorkshire Tea. Unfortunately, it's rather expensive in the import shops... luckily his mam sends it over.
Cheers,
Kat
May 20th 2003, 6:37 am
#27
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Originally posted by BeachBunny
Yes, they have let someone else in this exact position join.. cuz I saw the comments on it yesterday.
As for the kettles.. I have tried both target and walmart here in Long Beach, CA. I though I was going to have to search out some specialtity british shop in santa monica and wasn't looking forward to it. I'll check out the links provided by stevelisaw.. I love ordering online!! I hate to shop! Takes up too much of my precious time.
Yes, they have let someone else in this exact position join.. cuz I saw the comments on it yesterday.
As for the kettles.. I have tried both target and walmart here in Long Beach, CA. I though I was going to have to search out some specialtity british shop in santa monica and wasn't looking forward to it. I'll check out the links provided by stevelisaw.. I love ordering online!! I hate to shop! Takes up too much of my precious time.
Shouldn't be that difficult. Have you tried online at all? Or perhaps a nice vacation to Canada and take a run into Canadian Tire and choose one from their large selection of electric kettles.
Jim brought his down to the states with him five years ago. It is never used any more. He now prefers the rolling boil of the whistling kettle on the gas stove ;-) At least he was trainable in one area LOL.
Rete
May 20th 2003, 7:14 am
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Re: OT - Discussion Group for US women married to UK men
MrsLondon wrote in message news:...
> What about US/UK couples where the wife is UK and the husband US. Can
> they join?
We've actually had a couple of UK women join in the past day or
two.... please do, if you'd like!
July
> What about US/UK couples where the wife is UK and the husband US. Can
> they join?
We've actually had a couple of UK women join in the past day or
two.... please do, if you'd like!
July
May 20th 2003, 10:09 am
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Originally posted by Rete
Shouldn't be that difficult. Have you tried online at all? Or perhaps a nice vacation to Canada and take a run into Canadian Tire and choose one from their large selection of electric kettles.
Jim brought his down to the states with him five years ago. It is never used any more. He now prefers the rolling boil of the whistling kettle on the gas stove ;-) At least he was trainable in one area LOL.
Rete
Shouldn't be that difficult. Have you tried online at all? Or perhaps a nice vacation to Canada and take a run into Canadian Tire and choose one from their large selection of electric kettles.
Jim brought his down to the states with him five years ago. It is never used any more. He now prefers the rolling boil of the whistling kettle on the gas stove ;-) At least he was trainable in one area LOL.
Rete
May 20th 2003, 10:36 am
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I keep meaning to go to Canada and fill up the boot of my car with shreddies, kit kats etc.. I wonder if customs will question me as they will suspect I am an unlicensed importer ? lol
I'll have to convince them I'm planning to eat them all myself (mine ALL MINE!)
I'll have to convince them I'm planning to eat them all myself (mine ALL MINE!)
