Anything good about living in the USA??
Dec 21st 2005, 3:28 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
You really must look on the bright side you know..
Garages round here have automatic doors so we can drive straight in & avoid the inconvenience of bumping into anyone.
It is hot & humid for months on end and it's really lovely to sit in the air con and admire the sunblasted yard. Sitting outside in the evenings in a fug of citronelle you can swat mozzies and admire the sunblasted yard.
Shopping is a rare treat and has enhanced my knowledge of chemical compounds.
Garages round here have automatic doors so we can drive straight in & avoid the inconvenience of bumping into anyone.
It is hot & humid for months on end and it's really lovely to sit in the air con and admire the sunblasted yard. Sitting outside in the evenings in a fug of citronelle you can swat mozzies and admire the sunblasted yard.
Shopping is a rare treat and has enhanced my knowledge of chemical compounds.
Dec 21st 2005, 3:40 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by Thydney
F--k me you've changed your tune 
As for me with a largish young family there's not much difference, obviously the sun,theme parks, larger garden etc.
I do get lots of young girlies asking me to talk to them and'Say my name' which is nice
just wish they'd keep their eyes open when I say it .
I'm sort of indifferent there are places I would prefer to be but there are worse places to be.
As for me with a largish young family there's not much difference, obviously the sun,theme parks, larger garden etc.
I do get lots of young girlies asking me to talk to them and'Say my name' which is nice
just wish they'd keep their eyes open when I say it .I'm sort of indifferent there are places I would prefer to be but there are worse places to be.
Dec 21st 2005, 3:56 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Well we've moved on and moved up since last year. Amazing what a year can do for you.
forecast 81f on Xmas day here mate 
Dec 21st 2005, 3:56 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Well we've moved on and moved up since last year. Amazing what a year can do for you.
Looking forward to your first tornado?
Dec 21st 2005, 4:03 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by Thydney
Looking forward to your first tornado?
Dec 21st 2005, 4:04 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by Eskimo
aint that the truth forecast 81f on Xmas day here mate
forecast 81f on Xmas day here mate Poop. I think we are only getting 71f ish. Oh well. Means I can run around the garden like a nutter without getting too hot n sweaty.
Dec 21st 2005, 4:08 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Yup. My 2nd life ambition is to stand before(ish) an F5....probably have to go storm chasing Oklahoma and Kansas for that in the spring though.
I wasn't joking when I said we get them here
more prevalent than hurricane strikes :scared:
Dec 21st 2005, 4:13 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
FWIW, I'm American, and there are many places in this country in which I simply could not fathom living. Perhaps I'm spoiled as a Californian, but there is no way in Hades that I could live in what I've seen of Texas (with the possible exception of Austin). Much of what I've seen of the Southeast and Midwest is so dreary and dull that even a visit to some of these places can be painful. When Walmart, cable TV and meth are your best options for entertainment, as is the case in many of these places, then you know you have a problem.
So don't presume that Houston is a definitive representative of the US any more than Hull is a prime exemplar of life in the UK. Location within a country matters, not just the country itself.
So don't presume that Houston is a definitive representative of the US any more than Hull is a prime exemplar of life in the UK. Location within a country matters, not just the country itself.
Dec 21st 2005, 4:18 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by Thydney
I wasn't joking when I said we get them here more prevalent than hurricane strikes :scared:
more prevalent than hurricane strikes :scared:So i beleive.. But they are mainly just namby pamby little F1's and F2's....pft pathetic
Dec 21st 2005, 4:18 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by RoadWarriorFromLP
FWIW, I'm American, and there are many places in this country in which I simply could not fathom living. Perhaps I'm spoiled as a Californian, but there is no way in Hades that I could live in what I've seen of Texas (with the possible exception of Austin). Much of what I've seen of the Southeast and Midwest is so dreary and dull that even a visit to some of these places can be painful. When Walmart, cable TV and meth are your best options for entertainment, as is the case in many of these places, then you know you have a problem.
So don't presume that Houston is a definitive representative of the US any more than Hull is a prime exemplar of life in the UK. Location within a country matters, not just the country itself.
So don't presume that Houston is a definitive representative of the US any more than Hull is a prime exemplar of life in the UK. Location within a country matters, not just the country itself.
Whats wrong wih Hull? :scared:
And anyway, you mean theres more USA outside of FLA???I dont believe you.
Dec 21st 2005, 4:56 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by TruBrit
lol no I'm not lol I've just not met any friendly locals...Houston can't help being ugly but the people in any country make it surely??
She said most of what she hated in the German language, but I think I caught crime, traffic, and completely flat landscape which led to flooding....
Dec 21st 2005, 5:14 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Such a subjective issue, major considerations are;
How close you are to your family
Location in the US. Living in L.A, N.Y, FL. Chicago or Alabama will be a completely different experience, issues from weather to lifestyle and culture vary greatlyfrom state to state.
How much money you make? Sorry but it's a reality and will affect your experience in the US.
One man's meat, the grass is always greener etc. etc.
Much like travel, your experience will be subject to so many factors such as background, family, race, outlook, education, expectations, salary etc. etc.
Suck it and see??
How close you are to your family
Location in the US. Living in L.A, N.Y, FL. Chicago or Alabama will be a completely different experience, issues from weather to lifestyle and culture vary greatlyfrom state to state.
How much money you make? Sorry but it's a reality and will affect your experience in the US.
One man's meat, the grass is always greener etc. etc.
Much like travel, your experience will be subject to so many factors such as background, family, race, outlook, education, expectations, salary etc. etc.
Suck it and see??
Dec 21st 2005, 11:19 am
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Whats wrong wih Hull? :scared:
Well you only need to change one letter to get Hell
At least Clive Sullivan (Gawd Bless im ) came from there
Dec 21st 2005, 12:30 pm
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by TruBrit
OK so cheer me up please...what's good about living in the USA?? For me first is my husband's here coz his paycheck's delivered here...second you can turn right on a red and errr third err I'm thinking oh yeah...errrr I'm still thinking....
Dec 21st 2005, 12:38 pm
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Re: Anything good about living in the USA??
Originally Posted by TruBrit
OK so cheer me up please...what's good about living in the USA?? For me first is my husband's here coz his paycheck's delivered here...second you can turn right on a red and errr third err I'm thinking oh yeah...errrr I'm still thinking....