Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

That one was truly vomit worthy.





Except for the pouring on me bit.

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

Yup.

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

I ask myself the same question have done for 7 years lol...I think its because for me its a form of relaxation and gossip that I can turn on and off as I wish, and who I wish.

Expats its self, seems to have more forums is user friendly (most of the time) and does indeed pass the time of day, plus you don't need to get dressed and worry about drinking and driving lol.

I do find it addicting and have as of late turned my yahoo IM of whilst working from home, because everytime I see a new reply to a thread that I contributed to come up, it distracts me and I lose the my train of thought, which is not to hard in my case :lol:

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

If only I had the time to dissect this post :sneaky:

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

Oh you're in deep doo doo buster :p

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

Sometimes I hardly ever come on here, other times (like now) I am totally addicted and will follow threads in the Barbie etc :blink:

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

Yes I read the Barbie as I lived in Aussie and my family are there but never really post in it, I cause enough problems in US forums lol.

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

You had a pet rat down there didn't you? Choked on a bit of pizza if I remember correctly.



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Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

Oh heck yes lol good memory ;)

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

Welcome back, hope you straightened the place out.

Reg. Frank R.

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

wow. :ohmy:

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

An Expat friend of mine in Canada told me about the forum, she had joined during her preparations to move, she loved it and thought I would enjoy the US side of it.

I love it! It's kept me company when I have been feeling lonely and cheered me up when I have been down. Most people that post are genuinely helpful and willingly pass on their knowledge and experience, to those just starting out etc. Some are just downright funny and crack me up constantly (love that) Others (very few) piss me right off and have no desire to be anything other than jerks or trolls!

Hopefully, I can pass on some of the things I have learnt during my years here, but selfishly, I am really just looking to be entertained and occupied:rofl:

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

It is a good place to let off steam with people that really understand.

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

I first joined BE on July 13, 2002 -- 7 years ago this week! -- when Mark and I were still "dating" -- if you can call it that, anyway. We hadn't even met in person yet -- that would happen 2 months later -- but were already looking into immigration options! I quickly became a regular of the Marriage-Based Visas forum, back when it was still linked up to Usenet.

Over these past 7 years, my posts have gone from "So, what would we need to do to move my British online boyfriend over to the States?" to "Mark is now a U.S. citizen!!!" My fellow BEers have been with me every single step along the way.

At first I only appreciated their help, the assistance and compassion they shared about matters that were completely foreign to me (no pun intended). But now I have genuine fondness for several people on BE. And how could I not? A major part of our lives -- Mark's immigration from start to finish -- has been shared with these people, all the ups and downs, good times and bad, feelings of both frustration and elation. I feel a part of a subculture that I can't experience anywhere else, and certainly not in real life.

Beyond the immigration side of things, I enjoy reading the USA and Trailer Park forums because they give me a good insight into the British culture, history and mindset. It makes me appreciate and (hopefully) understand Mark better than if I didn't show any interest in the country and culture that made him who he is.

~ Jenney

Re: Why do you use expat forums?
 

Beats talking to my husband ;)